April 24, 2025
from Paul Errickson, Middle School director
Mark Your Calendars
- Friday, April 25: MS/US Robotics Team Banquet, 5-8 PM, Family Commons
- Tuesday, April 29: LS/MS Swim Team Awards, 3-4 PM, Family Commons
- Wednesday, April 30: MS G7/8 Affinity Group Meeting, 2:30-3 PM, Panther Center
- Thursday, May 1: MS/US Rising G5-9 Parent Meeting, 6-6:45 PM, MPA Campus
- Thursday, May 1: MS Vocal Concert, 7-8:30 PM, Nicholson Center
- Friday, May 2: New Family Panther Party, 4-5:30 PM, MPA Campus
- Monday, May 5: MS/US Students & Screens Parent Meeting, 1:45-3 PM, Recital Hall
- Thursday, May 8: MS/US Orchestra Concert, 7-8:30 PM, Nicholson Center
- Friday, May 9: MS G5/6 Service Day, 8-11:30 AM, Off Campus
- Friday May 9: MS G8 Field Trip, 9 AM-1:30 PM, Off Campus
- Monday, May 12-Friday, May 16: MS G5/8 MAP Testing
- Wednesday, May 14: MS G7/8 Affinity Group Meeting, 2:30-3 PM, Panther Center
- Wednesday, May 14: MPA PA Gender Inclusive School Parent and Ally Meeting, 6-8 PM, Family Commons and Panther Center
- Thursday, May 15: MS/US Band Concert, 7-8:30 PM, Nicholson Center
There is so much good stuff going on during this part of the year, I don’t even know where to start! During this week alone, we’ve had author visits, pairing assemblies, athletics competitions, and the opening night of our spring musical, “The Wizard of Oz!” Our students are busy, busy, busy, so please keep a close eye on our calendars and Schoology to keep up with all the upcoming concerts, field trips, and events.
For our students next week, we have the Middle School Vocal Concert on Thursday night, May 1 at 7 PM. We ask all families to come at 6 PM that evening so our faculty can talk with you to get you excited for the 2025-26 school year. The following week is our Orchestra Concert on Thursday night, May 8 at 7 PM and field trips and service learning for our grade five, six, and eight students on Friday. And, the following week, we will have our Spring MAP assessments and our Band Concert on Thursday night, May 15 at 7 PM.
For our parents, along with all these concerts and other events to attend, we have our final Students & Screens Community Discussion coming up a week from Monday. This program will be centered on some of the darker edges of the internet and social media, and we are thrilled to have Dr. James Densley coming to share his knowledge, research, and experiences with us.
Students & Screens Parent-School Community Discussion
Boys and Social Media: Practical Takeaways from Netflix’s Adolescence
Monday, May 5, 2025, 1:45-3 PM, Recital Hall
In today’s attention economy, every scroll, like, and algorithmic nudge shapes how young men and boys see themselves and the world. Drawing on nearly two decades of research and themes from Netflix’s hit show “Adolescence,” award-winning criminologist and MPA parent Dr. James Densley unpacks the manosphere’s echo chambers, body‑image “hacks,” AI deepfakes, gaming cultures, emoji‑shorthand, and the performance of violence online. Parents and students will leave with clear, practical takeaways, including how to build digital literacy, bolster emotional resilience, and foster healthy offline connections in an always‑on social media landscape.
If you are interested in joining this community discussion, please RSVP using this form.
