All Upper School families will receive a mailing from Jostens in the next few weeks.  Jostens supplies the school with class rings, diplomas, and caps and gowns for graduation.  You will receive a letter with information about ordering class rings.  On February 20th, Carson Amiot, our Jostens representative, will be at school to talk to students and take any orders for rings.  Purchasing school rings is strictly up to individual families. 

Everyone is invited to enjoy the music!  On Saturday, February 3rd from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria, is the 14th Annual Jazz Cabaret Concert featuring swing classics from the Big Band era.  The dance floor will be open!  On Monday evening, February 5th, the Upper School Orchestra Plays Disney at 6:30 p.m. in the Nicholson Center.  Bring your friends, wear your pajamas, and sing a song! 

The semester one Upper School Art Exhibit will run January 15th through January 26th in the Gallery.  All students in semester one art courses will have work on display in the show. 

Our next US Parents’ Association meeting is Friday, January 26th, from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. in the Recital Hall.  The agenda:

            1.  Dance security – student feedback

            2.  Concession stand volunteers

            3.  Graduation committees

            4.  Registration information for the 2007-2008 school year

The MPA Theatre Arts Department presents, The Persecution and Assassination of Jean Paul MARAT as Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton Under the Direction of the Marquis de SADE.  The play will be performed on January 26 & 27 and is directed by Mona Poehling.  Reservations are recommended and tickets are $7 for students/senior citizens and $9 for adults.  To reserve tickets, call 651.777.2555 ext. 494.  This play is not suitable for grades PreK–7.