Volunteer With MPA This Summer!
May 31, 2018
The MPA Office of Admission is excited to be a part of several fun summer events around the Twin Cities, and we are looking for volunteers to help us share MPA! MPA will be at the MSP Mini Maker Faire and Grand Old Day this weekend, the Twin Cities Pride Festival, and also hosting a Twin Cities Mom’s Blog Community Heroes event here at MPA! Volunteers can sign up here on a first come, first served, basis. Thanks so much for considering and we can’t wait to see you this summer!
“10 Ways To Survive The Zombie Apocalypse”
May 31, 2018
Middle School students have been hard at work preparing for their upcoming show, “10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse!” The show is a comedy by playwright Don Zolidis, whose one-acts and shows have been performed by students all over the country. Get excited and preview photos of the show here!
Class Of 2018: Pranay Somayajula, Woodbury, MN
May 29, 2018
As the 2017–18 school year comes to an end, we’re sharing the college choice stories of several members of the Class of 2018!
In what grade did you come to MPA? 7th
How did you come to choose the college that you did? I realized that for my interest in politics and political science, the best place for me to be is Washington, D.C. Because of its location, George Washington was clearly the right college for me.
What are you most excited about as you embark on your college experience? I’m really excited for the opportunity to be in a bigger environment and interact with students from a diverse array of experiences, backgrounds, and viewpoints.
Class Of 2018: Annika Ide, Hudson, WI
May 24, 2018
As the 2017–18 school year comes to an end, we’re sharing the college choice stories of several members of the Class of 2018!
In what grade did you come to MPA? I came to MPA in kindergarten and I’ve loved it ever since. I had two older sisters who had attended MPA since before I was born, so this school has always been a big part of my life. When I was a baby, my mom used to stand me up on her lap in the car while we waited for my sisters in the lower school pick-up line. I would wave to kids and teachers (many of whom still work at MPA!). My family has been a part of MPA for 22 years.
How did you come to choose the college that you did? My sisters both attended UW Madison, so it’s always been on my radar as an option. It came down to the Clark Honors College at the University of Oregon and UW Madison. In the end, I couldn’t pass up being a Badger!
Constitutional Law Goes To Court
May 24, 2018
On Wednesday, May 23, seniors in the MPA Constitutional Law class headed to the Minnesota Judicial Center to present arguments on current U.S. Supreme Court cases to panels of judges from the Minnesota Court of Appeals.
Filling four courtrooms in the building, each group of seniors presented their case for 30 minutes, including 15 minutes for both sides of the argument, similar to the way cases are truly argued before the Supreme Court. Each group has been working on one of six cases that the Supreme Court heard during this term.
Talking To Children About Violence
May 18, 2018
Our hearts are heavy at MPA regarding today’s school shooting in Texas. Resources for the best way to talk to your children can always be found at moundsparkacademy.org/mentalhealth under “Violence.” In addition, find a new piece from the National Association of School Psychologists here.
Please also refer to this Head’s Message article from February, “Connect Deeper, Hug Longer, Remain Steadfast,” for information regarding safety measures, appropriate crisis planning, and preparedness training that we take very seriously at MPA.
Get Involved With The Parents Association!
May 17, 2018
Become a bigger part of your child’s school! Engage with the MPA community and take an active role in the Parent Association by chairing a committee, or becoming a Grade Rep. Now is the time of year when those positions are being secured and we are seeking some amazing volunteers like YOU! To get involved or learn more, please email your interest to Kim Jakway.
May 17, 2018
The Spring Auction – Under the Big Top was a great success, building community among current parents, alumni families, grandparents and faculty and staff while raising nearly $200,000 in support of MPA! Thank you for your enthusiasm and generosity. A special thank you to our Spring Auction Chairs, Scott and Jennifer Holloway, our Spring Auction Committee, and all the volunteers who made this event possible! We can’t wait to see you at next year’s event! Take a look at all of the photos from the wonderful evening here! Read More
Summer Volunteer Opportunities With MPA
May 17, 2018
Summer is almost here, and the Office of Admission is excited to be a part of several fun summer events and we are looking for volunteers to help us share MPA. MPA will be at the MSP Mini Maker Faire, Grand Old Day, and the Twin Cities Pride Festival. Plus, the Twin Cities Mom’s Blog Heroes event was just aded to our summer event calendar, and it’s being hosted right here at MPA! Volunteers can sign up here on a first come, first served, basis. Thanks so much for considering and we can’t wait to see you this summer!
MPArors Competing At State This Weekend!
May 17, 2018
Congratulations to the MPA robotics team on qualifying for the State Tournament! Catch the team in action at the Minnesota State Robotics Tournament on Saturday, May 19, at Mariucci Arena on the University of Minnesota campus! Out of about 215 First Robotics teams in the state, only the top 36 are invited to the tournament, so this is great honor and achievement for the MPA team! It is the second time in the seven-year history of the team that the MPArors will participate at State. Their matches begin at 8:30 AM! The full schedule, traffic information, and livestream information can be found below. We can’t wait to see you there supporting our awesome students!