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August 23, 2018

Faculty and staff met this summer to learn the ins-and-outs of the new recycling program at MPA, and we’re excited to launch it among students, too!

This updated program provides a streamlined way to dispose of recycling, organics, and trash in the cafeteria. We will maximize efficiency and provide organic materials to a local farm. We are excited to do right, reduce our waste, and make our campus even more green and sustainable.

While we are starting with the cafeteria, the next phase of the new recycling program will include the entire school! Students will attend a Recycling Assembly on September 5 to learn more and we will share more with you in an upcoming article as well.

Traffic Patrol This Week

August 23, 2018

In order to help our community adjust to the back-to-school traffic on campus, the Maplewood Police will have a patrol car stationed at MPA from 7:30-8 AM and 2:50-3:20 PM on Thursday, August 22 and Friday, August 23. The police cars will be assisting on Larpenteur Avenue. Thank you for driving in and out of school safely!

New MPA Parent Dinner

August 23, 2018

Welcome to MPA! We are so happy you’re here!

New MPA parents are invited to a dinner on campus on Thursday, September 20, from 6-8 PM in the Cafeteria. You will be able to meet other new MPA families, ask questions, and learn more about why we call our community a family.

More details will follow in an invitation via mail. We look forward to seeing you there!

MPA Ice Cream Social

August 23, 2018

Come for the sundaes, stay for the friends! The MPA Ice Cream Social is on Thursday, August 30, from 3-4 PM. This annual community gathering is hosted by MPA faculty and staff, servings scoops to anyone who would like to attend and spend the afternoon with us! The Social will take place outside of the Lower School Atrium. All families are welcome to come and we hope to see you there to celebrate a fantastic first week back at MPA!

Announcements From The Makerspace

August 23, 2018

We can’t wait to see you and your children in the Makerspace this year! There are many new activities and creative projects to explore, and Ms. Koen is so happy to guide you through them all. “I have some new ideas to bring to the table after taking an engineering class over the summer!” she said. We also have exciting announcements for Makerspace events both new and back by popular demand from last year!

Starting September 7, the Fiber Friends maker group will meet every Friday from 11 AM-12:30 PM. This group of knitters, crocheters, and textile gurus is open to faculty, parents, alumni, and students! If you want to participate, but do not know how to knit or crochet, beginners are always welcome!

Lower School STEAM club will begin in January and meet after school on Thursdays. There is a winter and a spring session, and registration will come out at the end of November! More reminders to come this Fall! Read More

Welcome Home, Panthers!

August 16, 2018

We are looking forward to seeing everyone at New Family Orientation and Back To School Night to start off another fantastic school year! Grab your new school supplies and head to campus on Tuesday, August 21, for time with your teachers, an all-school assembly, and snacks! Welcome home, Panthers!

New Family Orientation: 3:30-5:45 PM

LOWER SCHOOL FAMILIES • GRADES PREK-4
3:30-4 PM – Students and parents stay together to meet homeroom teachers, put away school supplies, and locate and/or practice lockers.
4-4:45 PM – Students separate for an activity with Mr. Purdy, Extended Day Coordinator, while parents meet with Ms. Wright, Lower School Director, in the Library.
4:45-5:30 PM – Enjoy dinner in the cafeteria.
5:30-5:45 PM – Meet Head of School Dr. Hudson and the Leadership Team.
6:15-6:30 PM – All-School Welcome Back Assembly in the Lansing Center.
6:30-7:30 PM – Additional time to visit homeroom and specialist teachers and classrooms, organize school supplies, and practice student lockers. Refreshments available. Read More

Making An Impact

August 7, 2018

Philanthropic support ensures that MPA remains at the cutting edge of education. Gifts of every size are essential for MPA to reach new heights. The whole community is invited to come together and participate in the Fall Campaign and to attend our only fundraising event of the year, the Spring Auction. There are many opportunities throughout the year to get involved and make a difference!

Gifts to the MPA Fund help:

Recruit and retain the best-in-class educators
 Secure classroom resources and equipment including technology
Provide tuition assistance to deserving students
Maintain the safety and beauty of our 32-acre campus
Provide experiential learning opportunities for all students

Young Alums Say Hello: Aniket Naravane ’14

August 7, 2018

Dear MPA,

I recently graduated from Georgetown University with a dual-degree in finance and international business and political economy. While a student there, I served as a tour guide, micro finance loan of officer, and was on the board of directors for the largest student-led business in the country. I completed an internship as an investment banking analyst last summer and I am now working as a financial consultant in New York City, focusing on anti-money laundering. MPA has certainly laid the foundation for the success I’ve enjoyed thus far, due in large part to both the rigorous academics and the variety of extra- curricular activities offered.

Hope to be back soon and go Panthers!
Aniket Naravane

Young Alums Say Hello: Isaac Esch ’17

August 7, 2018

Hey, MPA!

In May I finished my freshman year at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where I am majoring in international business and finance. This summer, I’ve been fortunate enough to be an English tutor at an Italian summer camp. Throughout this experience, I’ve also taken a couple of awesome trips. One weekend I visited Lithuania and Latvia to hear the Dalai Lama speak. Another weekend I traveled to Spain to participate in the Running of the Bulls. As I encounter different cultures, I keep in mind all that I learned at MPA. I try to stay open- minded and learn as much as I can from others.

Go Panthers!

Isaac Esch

Young Alums Say Hello: Haley Finch ’14

August 7, 2018

Dear MPA,

Say hellooo to your 2018 Texas Christian University graduate, where I studied strategic communication  and Spanish. I’m currently in New York City, where I’m interning at Fallon ad agency as a copywriter. I’m working on Lime-a-Rita, Huawei, and many other accounts. Every day, I do something new. Whether it’s writing scripts for TV spots or thinking of big ideas for new clients, there is always something to be done. Interestingly enough, in high school I hated writing. If it wasn’t for Ms. Sommer’s dedication to me, I never would’ve pursued copywriting. I’m grateful  for MPA pushing me and opening doors to my future.

xoxo,

Haley Finch