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September 19, 2018

Registration for the 2018-2019 winter sports season is now open! There are so many opportunities to join the Panthers and be a part of a team at MPA!

Take a look below to explore and visit moundsparkacademy.org/athletics to register. The deadline is September 27, 2018. We can’t wait to see you out there on the course, court, or rink!

Boys and Girls Alpine Ski: Grades 6-12
Boys and Girls Nordic Ski: Grades 6-12
Boys Basketball: Grades 5-6, 7-8, and 9-12
Girls Basketball: Grades 5-6, 7-8, and 9-12
Boys Hockey: Grades 9-12

Save The Date: MPA Talks 2018

September 12, 2018

MPA Talks is an annual, meaningful, and fascinating event that is completely unique to MPA. Featuring presentations by some of our community’s most intriguing members on inspiring and relevant topics, everyone is invited to come, listen, ask questions, and leave with new lengths of knowledge. Held in the fall and in the evening this year, dinner will be provided.

Save the date to join us as four members of our MPA community share their impactful presentations with you on Saturday, November 10, 2018. This event is designed to bring the community together to gain new perspectives from remarkable stories.

Faculty And Staff Appreciation

September 12, 2018

The best part of the MPA experience is our staff and faculty! Let’s thank them!

All School Conferences begin the week of October 1, coinciding with the MPA Parents Association Staff and Faculty Appreciation Week. Please consider participating in the long-standing MPA tradition of parents and families showing gratitude toward our wonderful staff and faculty. Opportunities include donating beverages or gift cards, volunteering in the PA Room during the week, and helping to staff/plan the evening meals on October 2 and October 4. Sign up to volunteer here!

Traveling with Purpose

September 6, 2018

MPA students explore civil rights and social justice on “This Land is Your Land” summer trip.

Most summer road trips don’t include Topeka, Kansas. But the city made the itinerary of “This Land is Your Land,” a civil rights-focused trip organized by Mounds Park Academy history teachers Katie Murr and Mike Vergin.

“Our goal was to visit as many major sites associated with the civil rights movement as we could,” said Murr. “We wanted them to see places that are an important part of their history but they might fly over instead of visit.” Read More

MPA Alums Named NCAA Captains

September 6, 2018

Two MPA Class of 2015 alumni recently made NCAA headlines! Sisley Ng ’15 and Evan Ferlic ’15 were both named team captains for their 2018 athletic seasons. We are so proud to call them Panthers and to celebrate their leadership!

Sisley is a goalkeeper for the University of Minnesota Duluth’s soccer team. After graduating from MPA, Sisley began her collegiate soccer career as a walk-on freshman just days before the start of the 2015 season. She was honored as the Bulldogs’ most valuable player and has played a huge role in keeping up their “10-win season” streak. As she begins her senior year with the team, Sisley looks to rank in UMD’s career shutouts and in all-time saves. Read the full article from the University here! Read More

September 5, 2018

Sign up to volunteer at MPA’s Homecoming 2018 ! We need your support to make this exciting event succeed. This fun-filled weekend has so many activities going on including fun runs, bounce houses, lawn games, athletic competitions, alumni events, and much more. This incredible weekend for every member of our community would not be possible without the generosity of volunteers who give of their time on Saturday, September 29. If you have an hour or two to spare, volunteering is a great way to get involved with the event and MPA! Read More

Don’t Miss These September PA Events!

September 5, 2018

Come meet your Grade Reps, the PA Board and other parents! The MPA Parents Association Meet & Greet is Friday, September 7, at 8 AM in the Gallery. Light breakfast will be served while you learn about the 2018-19 Parents Association events and initiatives and how to get involved. Ask questions, share your ideas, and help us grow our community-building at MPA! We would love to see you!

The first monthly all Lower School Family Social, organized by Lower School Parents Association Grade Reps, is also right around the corner! On Saturday, September 22, from 10 AM-1 PM, please join us at Como Town, where we will use a three-hour unlimited wristband for kids to enjoy the rides and play together! The fee for this event is $5 per child. Read More

MPA Fiber Friends

August 30, 2018

Do beautiful colors and fabrics grab your attention? Are you interested in learning how to knit, crochet, quilt, or sew? Is there a project that you have neglected, but want to get back on track and finish? Do you simply want to make some friends and learn something new along the way? We have the perfect group for you! Join the MPA Fiber Friends in the AnnMarie Thomas Makerspace every Friday starting September 7 from 11 AM-12:30 PM! Read More

Grandparents And Special Friends Day 2018

August 30, 2018

Save and share the date for Lower and Middle School Grandparents and Special Friends Day with your grandparents and special friends! The cherished MPA event will be held the morning of Wednesday, October 17, prior to an early dismissal at 11:30 AM for grades PreK-11. Information was sent home via Lower School folders and Middle School advisories with how to tell us the names of the grandparents and special friends whom we should invite. Please ask them to save the date prior to their invitation arriving in the mail!

Please contact Ashley Goetzke at agoetzke@moundsparkacademy.org if you have any questions.

Save The Date For Homecoming 2018!

August 30, 2018

We all belong here! All families PreK-12 should save the date to come and celebrate MPA Homecoming 2018 on Saturday, September 29!

The weekend is a wonderful way to celebrate who we are, where we come from, and where we are going together. Whether you’re a parent cheering on your athlete, an Upper School student competing, a Lower School student excited for the bounce houses, or an alum coming back to celebrate a milestone reunion, this is an opportunity for all of us to support and celebrate MPA. Come home to connect with us and one another, and to celebrate MPA.

You can find all of the event details at moundsparkacademy.org/homecoming. We can’t wait to see you there!