September 15, 2022
from Dr. Ann Jurewicz, Lower School director
Curriculum Night and Homecoming, September 16-17
Thank you to everyone who attended the New Family Dinner and Curriculum Night. It was wonderful to connect with you and we hope you feel more informed about the wonderful learning happening in our lower school classrooms. It is hard to believe this marks the fourth week we have been in school. We are excited that so many of the “normal” traditions have returned, and we continue to increase opportunities to celebrate as a community together.
Assembly
Friday MPA will have its first all-school assembly from 2:20-3 PM celebrating Homecoming. Children in the Lower School should wear the MPA Homecoming t-shirt given to them this week in homerooms to show school spirit that, “We Are All Panthers!” There will also be an opportunity for face painting. Saturday, September 17 is a full day of scheduled events, so come and join in the fun!
Behavior, Social-Emotional, and Academic Support in Lower School
This year, counseling services are providing guidance on early interventions to help teachers and students learn strategies in positive behavior, constructive emotional response, and academic success. This means counselors will be working more directly with all MPA students to support them prior to any direct counseling referral. Counseling faculty now have a dedicated space in the main LS Office next to Dr. J. and will team with Dr. J. in promoting positive behavior and success for all Lower School students. Watch for upcoming information on our next Paret Chat in October in which we invite you to learn more about student support in the Lower School.
Conferences, September 29 and October 6-7
We are looking forward to welcoming families the evenings of September 29 and October 6 as well as all day on October 7 for conversations on student progress in the Lower School. This is a gentle reminder there will be no school for MPA students on October 7. The portal for families with two or more MPA children opened today and will open for all families on Friday, September 16.
Gentle Reminder on National Lights On Afterschool Day, October 18, 6-7 PM
You can sign up for the Raptor Center event here, or if you have questions, contact Russ Purdy at 651-748-5571 or email at rpurdy@moundsparkacademy.org.
Mark Your Calendars—Grandparents and Special Friends’ Day, October 19!
We look forward to reinstituting this beloved tradition in which Grandparents and Special Friends are invited to see lessons in the school and enjoy a musical performance. Please note: school ends on this day at 11:30 AM.
Warmly, Dr. J.
