October 27, 2022
from Ann Jurewicz, Lower School director
Grandparents and Special Friends—What a Day!
Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate student learning last Wednesday. The students loved having their guests participate and enjoy the JOY we create every day at MPA.
Parent Chat—All Students Can Learn
Thank you to everyone who made it to the Parent Chat on Learning Support for students. You can find a recording of the presentation here. If you prefer to go through the slide deck, you can find that here.
Parent Opportunities To Connect!
- Parent Coffee Wednesday, November 2, 8:15-9:15 AM
Middle School Transition—Thursday, November 10, 8:15 AM
Dr. Jenn Milam, Middle School Director, is offering the first of several informal meetings to learn more about Middle School at MPA, share dreams and worries, and ask questions. Please mark your calendar for Thursday, November 10, at 8:15 AM. We will have coffee and hot tea and some light breakfast refreshments available. No need to RSVP, just join us if you can! If there are specific questions or topics you’d like to be addressed, you can email those to Dr. Jenn Milam, jmilam@moundsparkacademy.org.
Halloween Festivities—Friday, October 28
This is a gentle reminder students are invited to wear their costumes to school on Friday, October 28 and the PA will have games for them in the Lansing Sports Center during their PE time. We are capping off the day with a Lower School parade to showcase costumes and have a ghost of a good time! Families are welcome to come into the building at 2:30 PM to witness the students parading through the main hallway to the Upper School Commons and back to their classrooms.
#IAmNotACostume: A Note about Cultural Appropriation
Please remember to be sensitive to issues of cultural appropriation. For more information on cultural appropriation and Halloween costumes, you might find some of these links helpful:
Laurier Students’ Public Interest Research Group
NPR/MPR News
IMPORTANT DATES AHEAD
October 28: Halloween at MPA!—Parade @ 2:30 PM
October 31: Grading Day—No Classes
November 4: ISACS Conference—No Classes
November 16: Panther Club Family Movie Night, 6-8 PM
November 17: Give to the Max Day
November 18: Bring a Friend to MPA Day
