May 2, 2024
Upper School Parent Quarterly Coffee
Friday, May 3, 8-9:30 AM, Library
Joining us will be representatives of Vanke Meisha Academy (VMA), a Chinese international school located in Shenzhen, China with whom MPA has established a formal partnership. Learn more about the partnership between the two schools, share information about MPA through the lens of a parent, and gather details about the education system in China. Coffee and pastries will be served.
Middle School Parent Quarterly Coffee
Friday, May 3, 8-9:30 AM, Family Commons
Coffee, pastries, and community. What better way to start a Wednesday! Come to connect with Mr. Paul Errickson, MPA’s incoming Middle School director.
Volunteers Needed For New Family Panther Party
Friday, May 3, 3:45-5:45 PM, Family Commons
Calling all parents! MPA would love for you to help welcome new families to MPA. On May 3, from 3:45-5:45 PM, we will be welcoming newly admitted families to campus during the annual New Family Panther Party. Volunteers are needed to meet and greet new families, inform folks of our summer events, and answer any questions families might have. We will also be selling MPA spirit wear from our Talisman collaboration. Sign up today!
Faculty & Staff Appreciation
Tuesday, May 7
Join the MPA Parents Association as we celebrate National Teachers Appreciation Day. We will be baking cookies for all MPA staff in the Teaching Kitchen and serving the cookies during lunch. All supplies provided. Click here for details. The MPA PA: Still. In. Our. Appreciation. Era.
LS LGBTQ+ Group
Wednesday, May 8 11:30 AM, Panther Center
This LS LGBTQ+ Group meeting will serve as a time for us to get to know each other better, and think of ways to make this group an inclusive and effective space for future meetings. The goal of this group is to become an intimate community of parents, allies, and teachers who can support one another and share resources and education. Coffee and snacks will be provided. Contact Rachael Weber at rachealeweber@gmail.com for more details.
Please RSVP to rachealeweber@gmail.com and spread the word to any MPA friends who you think would be interested in joining.
Summer Sporting Events
MPA x MNUFC: MN United vs. Austin FC, Allianz Field
Saturday, June 22, 7:30 PM
Get your tickets ($49 each) in our group section here! The deadline to purchase tickets is June 7.
MPA x St. Paul Saints: St. Paul Saints vs. Omaha Storm Chasers, CHS Field
Friday, July 26, 7:07 PM (fireworks to follow the game)
Purchase tickets (infield seats this year!) in our group section here. The deadline to purchase tickets is July 8.
