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In the best stories, we lean into the next page with anticipation eager to witness how our protagonists will be changed for the better because of what they've faced. This year our story, like all stories and each new school year, includes change. We're welcoming new 5th graders, new families and new teachers into our community, we're sharing Tony Reimer's leadership with the Lower School and integrating 5/6 and 7/8 deans into the Middle School,...

It was my pleasure to see Upper School students, parents, and faculty together at Back to School Night last week. Here are my remarks to open that evening: Good evening, and welcome back to school! What does it mean to say "Back to School?" I think the emotions attached to this phrase might vary, depending on who you are and what image the phrase presents to your mind's eye. Perhaps you are a parent, excited to...

Please join us tomorrow, September 3, at 8:30 a.m. in the Recital Hall for the first All School Parents Association meeting of the year. You'll meet and greet with Mike Downs and MPA's Division Heads, learn about some exciting technology initiatives, and get a preview of MPA's Magazine Drive, Book Festival and other events brought to you by the Parents Association. Coffee, juice and muffins will be served. Have questions? Contact Jennifer Gatti at 612-508-2108 or jgatti@word-smart.com. Hope to...

Calling all decorators! Please help us jazz up the place for Homecoming on Saturday, September 25. Volunteers will start work at 7:30 a.m. Ladders and masking tape will be put away by the time the volleyball and tennis matches begin at 9 a.m....

Plan to attend the Lower School Parent Association meeting on September 10, 8:30-9:30 a.m., in the Recital Hall.   Join us for presentations by Mr. Reimers, Mrs, Wright, Mrs. Atchison and Ms. Dale. They'll introduce themselves and talk about the changes in the Lower School office. And, they'll share the latest on upcoming events and Best of MPA.  ...

Join your fellow 5th grade parents on Thursday, September 23, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. for a fun-filled night in WA Frost's lounge, including appetizers and cash bar. Throughout the evening we will have three 20 minute tours scheduled on the Pedal Pub. Get to know some new faces and reconnect with old ones as we pedal through town! Upon arrival at W A Frost, you will be given your "tour" time for the night. Beverages on the Pedal Pub will be...

It feels a bit odd to start off the year by talking about something that we're taking away. Or worse, about how I am planning on making a lot of people's lives more difficult than they already are. And the amazing thing is, I get applause (from certain quarters) when I announce what we're doing.   So if you attended Upper or Middle School Back to School Night last week, you heard my announcement: For...

MPA Fall Athletics are in full swing.  Please check our Athletic website for game & practice schedules and varsity scoreboards.  http://www.moundsparkacademy.org/currentfamilies/athletics/...

The Mounds Park Academy welcomes new faculty and staff to the community.   Daniel Bernal will be High School Program & Volunteer Coordinator for Breakthrough St. Paul. Daniel worked for five summers at Breakthrough Saint Paul, first as a math teacher and then Dean of Faculty. Daniel grew up on the east side of Saint Paul and graduated from Carlton in 2010 with a degree in Math & Educational Studies. He'll be doing his student...

Sometimes I feel like the luckiest person in the world. I am privileged to teach part-time in 3rd grade at MPA and also have part-time administrative duties in the Lower School. I feel I have the best of both worlds as I work with students, teachers, and parents. I am excited to take on a new set of responsibilities this year as I assist Tony Reimers, Pre-K-8 grade director, transition into a new job. We...