February 9, 2023
Thank You!
A big thank you to everyone who brought in snacks and drinks for this week’s Faculty and Staff Appreciation.
Show Your Love, Volunteer for the Lower School Valentine’s Day Party
February 14, 8:30 AM-2:30 PM
The LS Valentine’s Day party is coming up! This year’s festivities will take place in the Lansing Sports Center. Join us for the day or during your student’s assigned party time. Sign up to volunteer here.
MS Snow Tubing in 2023
Thursday, February 16, 2-4:45 PM
Additional guest registration is due February 13. All Middle School students and their families are invited to this year’s snow tubing community event at Badlands Snow Park, 772 Kinney Road Hudson, WI 54016. Outside winter gear is a must (no scarves). Bring a helmet if you’d like and cash for snacks.
Registration
Parents can meet us at the snow park for fun and fellowship. We ask that students begin departing at 4:45 PM. If you cannot meet us at the park, your student can return to MPA via bus where you can pick them up at 5 PM. Please indicate your additional ticket needs and
transportation plans here.
Additional Guests
All family members are encouraged to attend! The Parents Association is sponsoring the cost of MS students to tube. Adults and sibling guests are welcome to tube from 2-4:45 PM at $15 per guest. Please pay for your additional tubers:
- By Venmo to @Christine-Larson-31 (picture is our family dog). Be sure to write your family name and student grade(s) in your submission.
- OR send cash/check written out to Christine Larson, PA Co-President with your student to the MS office, be sure to write your family name and student grade(s).
Please register your additional guests no later than Monday, February 13.
Food Options
The Badlands Snowpark concessions will be available for students to purchase “concession type” items. In addition, there will be a food truck on site for additional hot food items. Please bring cash for your snacking desires.
Volunteers Needed
We appreciate your interest in helping and need adult volunteers before, during and after our snow tubing date. Click here to see options.
Calling all Cooks!
Thursday, February 23, 5:30 PM
Calling all Cooks! Please join MPA Alum and Instagrammer Kate Thrane for an evening of Gluten-Free Cooking tips! Kate will share information about living gluten-free, and we will bake some delicious gluten-free cookies! Hope to see you in the MPA Teaching Kitchen on February 23, 5:30 PM. Please RSVP to Staci Banks, sbhehe42@icloud.com, so we can be sure to get enough ingredients for the event.
Dessert and Dialogue with Mr. Segal
Tuesday, February 28, 6:30-8 PM
US parents, please join us in the Porter Conference Room for Dessert and Dialogue with Mr. Segal. In lieu of a quarterly parent coffee for US parents, Mr. Segal will be hosting an evening where he’ll update families on the latest happenings in US, and will open it up for questions and dialogue. Meet other parents, hear school updates and engage in great discussions. RSVP required. Please RSVP to: jbixby@me.com
We’re Looking for a MS Division Lead
The MPAPA is actively seeking a Middle School Division Lead/Co-Leads to join the Board of Directors through June 1, 2023. The MS Division Lead partners with the Board and Dr. Jenn Milam to support the PA’s mission as well as carrying out MS traditions through the end of this school year. This parent/guardian will be asked to contribute in the following ways:
- Support MS Grade Reps in hosting grade level socials and End-Of-Year Parties (share ideas and coordinate efforts to maximize community building)
- Host the traditional MS Tubing Event with MPAPA Community Development Lead, in collaboration with the MS Division Director and form a Subcommittee of parent volunteers
- Meet quarterly with the MS Division Director
- Be an inclusive resource for MPA families seeking information about PA events and initiatives
- Support faculty and staff during Conference Weeks and other special events as requested by the MS Division Director
- Meet monthly for a PA Board of Directors meeting
- Host monthly summer community gatherings of your choice
Interested in learning more? Please contact Staci Banks or Christine Larson, MPAPA Co-Presidents at sbankspa@moundsparkacademy.org or clarsonpa@moundsparkacademy.org.
