March 27, 2025
from Jennifer Le Varge, Lower School director
Mark Your Calendars
- Friday, March 28: LS G1 Troll Stories, 8-9 AM, G1 Classrooms
- Friday, March 28: LS Express Yourself Friday
- Monday, March 31: No Classes, Eid al-Fitr
- Tuesday, April 1: Coffee & Conversation With The Heads, 7:45-8:45 AM, Martin Lenz Harrison Library
- Wednesday, April 2: LS CHAMP Assembly, 8:15-8:45 AM, Family Commons
- Friday, April 4: End of Quarter 3
- Monday, April 7: Coffee with the Candidate for Lower School Parents, 8-9 AM, Gallery
- Tuesday, April 8: Coffee with the Candidate for Lower School Parents, 8-9 AM, Gallery
- Wednesday, April 9: Coffee with the Candidate for Lower School Parents, 8-9 AM, Gallery
- Wednesday, April 9: LS G3/4 Field Trip, 9-11:30 AM, Orchestra Hall
- Wednesday, April 9: PA Cultural Celebration Day, 3-6 PM, Family Commons
- Thursday, April 10: HeadSpace: Personalized Pathways Through Universal Design For Learning, 7-8 PM, Virtual Meeting
- Monday, April 14: No Classes, Professional Development
- Wednesday, April 16: LS CHAMP Assembly, 8:15-8:45 AM, Family Commons
- Wednesday, April 16: LS Duty-Free Lunch with Parent Volunteers, 11:40 AM-12:40 PM, Playground & Family Commons
Spring is certainly in the air in the Lower School! The children have started another fun week at school with lots of smiles and enthusiasm. Thank you for your support of the second-grade Birthday Bag project! It was a great success! Here are some upcoming dates, events, and reminders:
Express Yourself Friday: March 28
It has been so fabulous to see our students expressing their passions, interests, and amazing personalities on the last Friday of each month! Our next Express Yourself Friday will take place tomorrow, March 28.
Fourth Grade Neighborhood House Food Drive: March 25-April 4
The fourth-grade students are finishing up the book, “Home of the Brave by Katherine Applegate.” This story, about a young refugee boy from Africa who relocates to Minnesota, is the catalyst that inspired this food drive to collect items for Neighborhood House in St. Paul. Lower School students and their families are asked to donate items between March 25 and April 4. A flyer from Neighborhood House with a wish list of suggested items has been uploaded to Schoology. This is not an exhaustive list. Personal care items and other foods are also appreciated. Please keep MPA’s food allergy policy in mind when purchasing items. Last year, we collected over 1,200 pounds of food and goods. Let’s see what we can do together this year!
Lower School CHAMP Assembly: Wednesday, April 2
Our next CHAMP Assembly will be held on Wednesday, April 2 from 8:15-9 AM in the Family Commons. We will focus on media literacy and the CHAMP attributes of cooperation and perseverance. Feel free to join us!
Lower School Parent Coffee: Tuesday, April 29
Our next Lower School Parent Coffee will be held on April 29 from 8:15-9:30 AM. More information, including the agenda, will be shared in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!
Lower School MAP Testing for Second through Fourth Grade: April 28-May 9
Spring MAP assessments will be held on April 28-May 9 for our students in second to fourth grade. Please stay tuned for more information to be sent on Schoology.
Don’t Miss the Event of the Year: The Gala of Gratitude!
Get ready for an unforgettable evening at the 2025 MPA Spring Auction: Gala of Gratitude! Join us as we honor Dr. Hudson and celebrate his incredible legacy while raising critical support for our students, teachers, and community. Sponsorships are available now! Secure yours today to be featured on the community invitation and enjoy exclusive perks like early access to auction bidding and the return of the beloved Sponsorship Pre-Party.
Make this event unforgettable! We’re seeking exciting contributions to:
- Gifts of Gratitude (Previously known as “Mystery Boxes”)
- MPA Exclusive Silent Auction
- Wine Toss
- Live Auction
Your support ensures this night will be one to remember while making a lasting impact on MPA!
This can’t-miss event will be held on Friday, April 4, 2025, at the Omni Viking Lakes Hotel. Check out the website to get an exclusive deal on a hotel for the evening.
Together, let’s make this a celebration of gratitude, community, and support like no other. Visit the event website or contact Ashley Goetzke, director of development and community engagement, at agoetzke@moundsparkacademy.org for details and to get involved. Let’s make this a night to remember!
