Parents Association Archives

December 18, 2025

We are excited to welcome back the MPA Family Open Gym—a long-standing tradition returning for the first time since before the pandemic! Please join us on January 11, January 18, January 25, and February 8 from 1-3 PM in the Lansing Sports Center for one or more of the open gyms. Click here to register!

Important Notes:

Arrive between 1-1:15 PM at Door 7 on the north end of campus. Doors will be locked outside of the arrival window, and fobs will not work.
Please wear your MPA nametag or bring an ID to check in and receive a name tag.
Supervision will not be provided. Upper School students may attend on their own, but Lower and Middle School students must attend and remain with a parent or guardian.
More concession stand volunteers are needed. Sign up here!

We look forward to gathering together for an afternoon of fun and community. We hope to see you there!

Parents Association News And Events December 11, 2025

December 11, 2025

“Stories In The Snow” at the Book Festival has lived up to its name this week! Thank you to all the families who have joined and the parent volunteers who made it happen. There is still one day left to make purchases!

Please join us tomorrow during the following times or order online:

7:30-8:30 AM
12-1 PM

As we head into winter break, please look ahead for upcoming events in 2026 via the MPA calendar.

Parents Association News And Events December 4, 2025

December 4, 2025

Thanks to all the parents who joined our inaugural PA Community-Wide Meeting on Monday! We’ll report back in the January edition of 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 the after-school event)
Thursday, December 11: 7:30-8:30 AM, 12-1 PM, 2:30-3:30 PM
Friday, December 12: 7:30-8:30 AM, 12-12:30 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)

Parents Association News And Events November 20, 2025

November 20, 2025

There’s “snow” place like the library! Please join us for “stories in the snow” at MPA’s annual book festival on Monday, December 8-Friday, December 12, in the Martin Lenz Harrison Library!

To help us celebrate the long-standing Book Festival tradition, the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school! This is a great opportunity to build your child’s home library with new books they’ll dive into again and again. Learn more by clicking here!

Sign Up To Volunteer

In order to make this event a success, we need volunteers to staff the browsing times for each of the grades, various times during the week when it is open for perusing & purchasing, and during some special after school events. Read More

Celebrate Stories In The Snow At The MPA Book Festival!

November 14, 2025

There’s “snow” place like the library! Please join us for “Stories In The Snow” at MPA Parent Association annual Book Festival on Monday, December 8-Friday, December 12, in the Martin Lenz Harrison Library!

The easiest way to let your child shop the fair independently is by creating an e-wallet. It’s easy to set up and easy for others to add funds. Once you create an e-wallet, you’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to Share the Fair—the giving program that supports students at our school who need help buying books. Consider participating so that no child leaves the festival empty-handed. Read More

Parents Association News And Events November 13, 2025

November 13, 2025

Join Us! Inaugural Community-Wide Parents Association Meeting

Come together with fellow parents for our inaugural Community-Wide Parents Association meeting on Monday, December 1, from 8-9 AM in the Martin Lenz Harrison Library. This is a great time to get to know each other, what the PA makes happen at the school, and PA board openings for the 2026-27 school year.

In addition, Dr. Lori Anne Brogdon will be presenting on the Center for Inclusive Teaching and Learning, as well as introducing Pam Gronski, MPA’s manager of campus safety and security. Please let us know if you are attending and if you have a question that you would like Dr. Brogdon to answer at the meeting, email PA@moundsparkacademy.org.

Upcoming Events

Friday, November 14: Lower School Family Forum, 8-9:45 AM, Martin Lenz Harrison Library
Tuesday, November 18: Coffee & Connections With The Head of School, 8-9 AM, Martin Lenz Harrison Library
Tuesday, December 9: Middle School Quarterly Coffee, 8-9 AM, PCR
Friday, December 12: Upper School Quarterly Coffee, 8-9:30 AM, PCR
Thursday, December 18: PA Book Club with Dr. Brogdon, 6-7:30 PM, Martin Lenz Harrison Library, RSVP here >

Parents Association News And Events November 6, 2025

November 6, 2025

In case you missed it, stay in the loop with the Parent Press: November Edition!

Save The Dates!

Below is a preview of exciting opportunities for families to build community at MPA through the winter. Don’t miss your chance to volunteer, donate, and/or show up for the fun!

Monday, December 1: Community-Wide Parents Association Meeting
Monday, December 8- Friday, December 12: Book Festival!
Friday, January 23: Family Trivia Night!
Thursday, February 12: Lower School Valentine’s Day Parties!

More details to come. We look forward to seeing you around school in the coming months! Please email PA@moundsparkacademy.org with any questions.

Upcoming Events

Friday, November 14: Lower School Family Forum, 8-9:45 AM, Martin Lenz Harrison Library
Tuesday, November 18: Coffee & Connections With The Head of School, 8-9 AM, Martin Lenz Harrison Library
Tuesday, December 9: Middle School Quarterly Coffee, 8-9 AM, PCR
Friday, December 12: Upper School Quarterly Coffee, 8-9:30 AM, PCR
Thursday, December 18: PA Book Club with Dr. Brogdon, 6-7:30 PM, Martin Lenz Harrison Library, RSVP here >

Meet Your PA Board!

November 4, 2025

Meet the remaining PA board members! We asked board members how long their families have been at MPA, the names and grades of their children, one of their favorite MPA traditions, and if they could swap with their child for one day at MPA, what they would look forward to the most.

Adi Boeder Risner ’02 | Treasurer

This is my eighth year at MPA with my own family, but as an alum, I’ve actually been part of the community for 18 years. My children, Luke (fifth grade) and Levi (second grade), love being part of MPA as well. One of my favorite traditions is the pairing assemblies—I still remember having a fourth-grade buddy when I was in kindergarten, and it’s incredibly special to see my kids enjoy the same experiences. If I could swap places with them for a day, I’d most look forward to going to the library. Having dedicated time to discover new books in a peaceful setting sounds wonderful—and, of course, I wouldn’t miss lunch! These kids are so lucky.

Parents Association News And Events October 30, 2025

October 30, 2025

Halloween Pop-Up Book Fair On October 31 From 7 AM-4 PM! Shop around Halloween Parties, before, or after school. Local bookseller, Liz, will be selling a variety of books in the Martin Lenz Harrison Library. Preview the books or shop online at BookBizLiz.com. All proceeds benefit our library!

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, November 18: Coffee & Connections With The Head of School, 8 AM – 9 AM, Martin Lenz Harrison Library
Monday, December 1: Community-Wide PA Meeting, 8-9 AM, Martin Lenz Harrison Library
Monday, December 8-Friday, December 12: Annual MPA Book Festival, Martin Lenz Harrison Library
Thursday, December 18: PA Book Club with Dr. Brogdon, 6-7:30 PM, Martin Lenz Harrison Library | We will be reading “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt. Please look for our RSVP form in the upcoming Parent Press!

Parents Association News And Events October 23, 2025

October 23, 2025

Ways To Help Make Halloween A Hit At MPA!

Contribute To The MPA PA Costume Drive | In anticipation of Lower School Halloween celebrations on October 31. All MPA families are welcome to donate new or gently used costumes between October 20-30. Donation bins will be located at Doors 1 and 7. Costumes will be displayed for families to “shop” in the atrium by the second and third grade classrooms from October 21-31.
Volunteer At The Lower School Halloween Party! | Help with a variety of activities during students’ P.E. time between 8:30 AM-2:20 PM. Parent volunteers are welcome to stay for as little or as long as they can. We need all the help we can get!
Check Out The Halloween Pop-Up Book Fair | On October 31, from 7 AM-4 PM, shop around Halloween Parties, before, or after school. Local bookseller, Liz, will be selling a variety of books in the Martin Lenz Harrison Library. Preview the books or shop online at BookBizLiz.com. All proceeds benefit our library!