Even after years of using computers, do you feel like the technology information gap is growing wider between you and your son or daughter?   Are the challenges of technology outweighing the advantages of the tool?  If you would like some answers and suggestions about how to become more “tech savvy,” I encourage you to visit a link on the MPA website created by Theresa Reardon Offerman, our US Academic Technology Coordinator.   This site was developed to help parents and teachers learn more about issues around technology and to support adults as they work with students on appropriate use of computers and the internet.  Theresa offers helpful information on everything from internet safety, gender issues, educational issues, and MPA laptop policies.  Please visit the website at http://blogs.moundsparkacademy.org/tro/parents/  or visit the MPA website and click on - MPA Community – Links of Interest – Parent Tech Blog.

Theresa will continue to post more articles and ideas over the coming months.  If you would like information on a particular topic, please email Theresa at tro@moundsparkacademy.org.

What’s happening in the Upper School:

Sunday, October 7th, MISP College Fair

Click here for more information.

Tuesday, October 9th, 7:00 p.m. in the Nicholson Center:  Rick Lavoie

Rick Lavoie is a nationally recognized speaker.  He will talk about “Parenting Today:  Unique Pleasures and Unique Pressures.”  This seminar will explore the ever-changing world of childhood and the challenges faced by parents.

Friday, October 12th, Cultural Fair, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 17th, half day: 

There are no classes for seniors.  Seniors are encouraged to use the long weekend to visit colleges.  Grades 10 and 11 will take the PSAT beginning at 8:30 a.m.  The test will end at approximately 11:30 a.m.  Ninth graders will attend their first and second block classes.  There are no afternoon classes.  Lunch will not be served.  Enjoy the long weekend!