December 4, 2025
Thanks to all the parents who joined our inaugural PA Community-Wide Meeting on Monday! We’ll report back more in the January Edition of our Parent Press. In case you missed it, here is our December edition.
Last Chance To Join The Book Club With Dr. Lori-Anne Brogdon
Please join Dr. Lori-Anne Brogdon and fellow book-loving parents for a discussion of Shelby Van Pelt’s debut novel, “Remarkably Bright Creatures,” on Thursday, December 18, from 6-7:30 PM, in the Martin Lenz Harrison Library! Light snacks and refreshments will be served. Please RSVP here by Friday, December 5.
Stories In The Snow Book Festival Is Next Week!
There are still a few slots open to volunteer! It’s not too late to sign up to make this festival a success.
Please visit MPA’s very own Scholastic website to…
- Set up your child’s e-wallet (Families may still pay with cash or credit card at the event).
- Donate funds to Share the Fair.
- Preview the books at our Book Festival.
- Shop online from Monday, December 8-Friday, December 21(25% of every online purchase directly benefits our library).
Book Fair Purchasing Hours
- Monday, December 8-Tuesday, December 9: 7:30 AM-3:30 PM
- Wednesday, December 10: 7:30-8:30 AM, 12-1 PM, 2:30-4 PM (open later due to after school event)
- Thursday, December 11-Friday, December 12: 7:30-8:30 AM, 12-1 PM, 2:30-3:30 PM
Upcoming Events With MPA Admin!
- Tuesday, December 9: Middle School Quarterly Coffee, 8-9 AM, PCR
- Thursday, January 15: Upper School Quarterly Coffee, 8-9:30 AM, PCR (Date Change)