Crochet For Beginners Camp At MPA

fabric pattern reading in Lower schoolCrochet for Beginners with Ms. Schwieger is coming to Summer At MPA! From June 18-22, campers entering grades 2-5 are welcome to join this hands-on class.

“I can’t wait to share my love of crochet with students during Summer Enrichment! I’ve enjoyed needlework, embroidery, sewing, and working with yarn for many years,” says Ms. Schwieger. “Crocheting is a fun and relaxing hobby that’s easy to learn. They’ll also go home with plenty of ideas and resources to continue their new hobby over the summer!”

Join Ms. Schwieger and discover a new passion! Students will be introduced to the basics of crochet and pattern reading. Materials, terminology, and basic stitches are covered. When the students feel comfortable with the basics, they can choose a project to work on. By the end of the week, they will have completed their first crochet project and have a creative skill for life! Click here to learn more and register!


The Sound of Music

sound of music at MPACome see the MPA Upper School theatre put on the world’s most beloved musical! On April 26, 27, and 28 at 7 PM in the Nicholson Center, they will be performing “The Sound Of Music” at MPA! Purchase tickets here!

From Rodgers & Hammerstein Theatricals: “When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval Captain. Her growing rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generosity of spirit, gradually capture the heart of the stern Captain, and they marry. Upon returning from their honeymoon, the two discover Austria has been invaded by the Nazis, who demand the Captain’s immediate service in their navy. The family’s narrow escape of the mountains of Switzerland on the eve of World War II provides one of the most thrilling and inspirational finales ever presented in the theatre. The motion picture version remains the most popular movie musical of all time.”


The Raptor Center Visits Panther Club

raptor center at MPAWe were blown away by the six-foot wingspans, but our visitors from The Raptor Center were even more blown away by how much Panther Club students know about their local birds!

They were able to name each of the amazing animals that visited campus on Monday, rattling off unique facts and asking intriguing questions to the Raptor experts. View the beautiful birds that our students got to witness firsthand!

Love what you see? Learn more about Panther Club and all of MPA’s extended day programs!


Breakfast At MPA

Have your friends and neighbors been asking about MPA? We can’t wait to meet them! Spread the word and invite them to our next admission event, Breakfast at MPA, on April 17 at 8:30 AM! Guests are invited to campus during a regular school day to meet school administrators over a breakfast, tour MPA, and see our community in action.

Please extend our invitation and have your friends RSVP in advance for this engaging program at moundsparkacademy.org/RSVP. If you have any questions, contact the Office of Admission at 651-748-5577 or admission@moundsparkacademy.org.


Swim Club Made Waves At State!

swim club swimmersIt’s an exciting time to be an aquatic Panther! The MPA Swim Club finished their season at the State competition last night with an abundance of achievements, spirit, and excitement for next year!

The celebrations began last week, when all of the swimmers competed in the Catholic Athletic Association Championship preliminary meet. More than 1,000 swimmers swam, and the ranks were tough: only the top 16 swimmers in each event were going to advance to the championship finals at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center. By the end of the meet, MPA had several Panthers very giddy about swimming in The U’s pool!

The CAA Championship was a huge meet, but most importantly, another opportunity for these swimmers to shine. All of their hard work, determination, and progress throughout the season was exemplified in these races. On the first night, the MPA first and second grade boys medley relay won their race, and the boys third and fourth medley placed second! And at the girls’ meet, the team placed eighth overall!

What started out as a team of three in 2004 has evolved into a team of State champions. We are so proud of our young athletes and can’t wait for them to continue doing what they love. Click here for full meet results, view photos from the meets, and give our swimmers a huge congratulations!


MPA Section Speech Champs!

Students at state speech tournamentMounds Park Academy won the Section 4A Speech Tournament held today at MPA with a score of 95! There were 300 students competing from 19 different schools. MPA had 32 students competing in 12 categories. Second place was Watertown Mayer with a score of 35.

The next stop for the students who placed first through third will be the State Tournament on Saturday, April 21 at Apple Valley High School starting at 10:15 AM. Observers are welcome and encouraged! Congratulations and Go Panthers!

Today’s results are as follows … Read More


Lower School School Supplies

School supplies on deskIt’s never too early to get a head start on school supply shopping! MPA is offering prepackaged school supplies in Lower School once again, as a convenience to our families. In addition, next year’s Lower School supply lists have been posted under Families > Lower School Resources.

Purchase supply kits >

Lower School lists >


Summer Soccer Camp

Boys playing soccer at recessAnother awesome summer activity being offered for boys and girls in grades K-6 is Soccer Camp, June 25-28, 9-11 AM. Tim Sheehan and Mike Scinto, MPA soccer coaches and phy ed teachers, have designed a fun and challenging week of activities for all soccer players, beginner through advanced. Enhance your skills, learn something new and develop team concepts in a fun and friendly environment.

Sample curriculum: dribbling, passing, receiving, turns, fakes and moves, shooting, moving without the ball, passing combinations, individual defending, and defensive support. All campers receive individual instruction and a camp t-shirt. learn more >


Camp Invention Comes To MPA

Student on floor playing with legosMPA is partnering with the National Inventors Hall of Fame to provide Camp Invention June 25-29, a unique out-of-school-time enrichment experience with a science, engineering and math (STEM) focus. At MPA, this special week will be taught in the Makerspace by MPA teachers Nicole Koen and Debbie LaChapelle.

Camp Invention gives students in grades K-6 the opportunity to take risks, use creative problem solving, and develop an entrepreneurial mindset in fun and challenging ways. During the week-long adventure, students will design and build their own inventions, take apart gadgets, be part of a team, and have FUN! Also, free Panther Care is available 7-9 AM and 3:30 PM.

Register for this and all of MPA’s summer programs, here >


Come One, Come All To The Spring Auction!

Come one, come all to the Spring Auction 2018-Under the Big Top at the JX in Stillwater! This fabulous community building event allows parents, alumni, parents of alumni, faculty, and grandparents to connect, enjoy an evening out, and take home some fantastic auction items, all while supporting the school that brings us together! Purchase your tickets here!

There are many ways to support Mounds Park Academy, like becoming a Spring Auction sponsor! This is your ticket to the exclusive sponsor pre-party where you will have special access to the silent auction, great gatherings, and games! Become a sponsor here!

Another way is by donating an auction item. Items ranging from themed baskets to weekend holidays are needed and very much appreciated. Your contributions are what make this event possible. All items may be dropped off in the Development Office. See the auction item wish list here!

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