October 11, 2018
Upper School Student council and the first graders teamed up this week to plan the Blood Drive! Together they created posters, stickers, signs, and thank-you cards preparing for another successful year. Take a look at the adorable photos!
You can make a difference and save lives by donating blood at the annual MPA Blood Drive. The blood drive, hosted by the dynamic duo of our Upper School and first grade, is a tradition that brings the community together for a cause. The drive is Thursday, October 25, from 12-6 PM in the Gallery. Register to donate here!
Plus, as a “thank you” for giving blood at the drive, all donors will be automatically entered to win a $500 gift card! Click here for more details and thank you for your support!
On behalf of the Parents Association, thank you to all of the parents and volunteers who generously donated their time, gift cards, and goodies during Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week. A special thanks to chef Doug Pittman and his staff at Sage for providing a delicious dinner and snacks throughout the week, and to Vern Kissner and the maintenance staff for all of the set-up and extra work they did. The faculty and staff were very appreciative of our efforts to thank them for all they do.
Today is full of Panthers competing in several different sports! We’ve rounded up all of the games for you, but make sure to 
Congratulations goes out to MPA Debate! The past two weekends have been excellent for both veteran and novice members of the team.
Congratulations to MPA cross country for a terrific State meet!
The Parents Association is trying something new, and you’re warmly invited to join! The PA will be hosting several neighborhood coffee events, where you can come and meet MPA parents who live in your neighborhood. Parents of all grades are welcome! On Saturday, November 3, your coffee hosts will be at the following locations:
Join us as we celebrate “National Lights On Afterschool” day with the MPA Lower School Family Game Night…with a twist! We’re giving it a zoo animal theme! The night will feature a special appearance by the 
Invite a friend to visit and get to know MPA! On Sunday, November 4 at 2 PM, prospective students and their families are invited to campus for its fall Admission event, the MPA Preview! This wonderful opportunity will be similar to an Open House in that there will be time to explore, however a formal program will also help participants get to know MPA.
Thank you to all our athletes, parents and families, volunteers, alumni, faculty and staff, and students who made Homecoming such a success! We had a great turnout at the Fun Runs and our Lower School National Anthem singers made several of us tear up at their performances. The food trucks served good smells along with their yummy food and our athletic teams had strong, competitive showings. The community laughed, shared stories, decorated faces, grabbed fun swag, threw beanbags and frisbees, and jumped in the bouncies. The air was crisp and the sounds of fun and laughter carried from the soccer field to Lansing Center.
It’s Homecoming! Fall has arrived, campus-wide Homecoming decorations are underway, and the Panther even made a guest appearance at the South Entrance this morning.