April 20, 2023
from Ann Jurewicz, Lower School director
Important Dates and Upcoming Events
- April 21: A Night of Pure Imagination Spring Auction, 6:30 PM, Intercontinental Hotel, St. Paul Riverfront
- April 26: PA Cultural Diversity Day, 3-7 PM, Family Commons and Peacock Teaching Kitchen
- April 28: No Classes, Professional Development
- May 1-5: Lower School Sports Week
- May 4: Middle School Family Dinner and Rising Grade Level Meetings, Grades 4-8
- May 25: Senior Walk, 1-1:45 PM, MPA Campus, Spirit Wear Day PreK-12
- May 25: MPA Retirement Gathering, 4-6:30 PM, Family Commons
- May 26: No Classes, Professional Development
- May 29: No Classes, Memorial Day
- June 3: MPA Commencement 2023
- June 7: Last Day of School, Early Dismissal 10:15 AM
As the daylight continues to grow longer and the days stay consistently warmer, we look forward to the many celebrations of spring and the close of the school year. We are delighted to be taking field trips again—grades three and four had a wonderful time at Orchestra Hall and grade three prepares to visit the MIA to view indigenous works of art as they learn about native cultures in the United States.
Social-Emotional Learning Camps for Boys and Girls This Summer
A group of talented counselors who work with students is offering SEL camps this summer for students in grades one through eight. Students will enjoy activities surrounding teamwork, social skills, conflict resolution, leadership, and building self-confidence. For more information and the link to register, please see the flyers.
Lower School Sports Week: May 1-5
In this much-enjoyed annual tradition, Lower School students will participate in a variety of sports activities on the fields and courts.
Middle School Matters: A Community Book Study
Middle School is a time of rapid changes, new experiences, and sometimes, perplexing encounters in a new world in which we (parents!) did not grow up! In partnership with Ms. Cooper, our school counselor, and Ms. Meras, our new Middle School Dean, Dr. Jenn Milam is hosting a community book study. We will do a shared reading of “Middle School Matters: The 10 Key Skills Kids Need to Thrive in Middle School and Beyond—and How Parents Can Help” by Phyllis L. Fagell.
We invite you to have dinner with your family, put your feet up, pour a drink of something you enjoy, and meet us online, on the following dates at 7:30 PM, from the comfort of your living room! Please join us next time, even if you didn’t the first times—there is a great discussion, fellowship, and affirming conversation with other parents!
- Thursday, May 18, 2023: Learning and School
- FINAL SESSION—TBD: Empowerment and Resilience
We will have guest speakers and experts for each of the sections of the text and will share our own personal journey in raising spirited, well-balanced, resilient, kind, and good humans.
You can purchase the book in any format of your choosing, and in whatever way you’d like. Here are a few options:
Or you can check it out at your local library!
You can also just drop in for a listen, join the conversation, and build community. We are hoping with a later evening gathering time, and the flexibility of ZOOM, that we’ll have the opportunity to connect and grow our community in a way that makes space for the various family and scheduling demands we all juggle.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 332 737 0417
Password: MSMatters!
