Parents Association

January 9, 2025

Join us for the inaugural Panther Classic this Saturday, January 11, from 9 AM-4 PM in the Lansing Sports Center! This Middle School basketball tournament is a great way to showcase MPA athletes and facilities. All grade-level families are welcome to attend, volunteer, and/or contribute concessions items. All funds will be used to support future athletic endeavors! Come cheer on the Panthers and support this inaugural tournament to elevate MPA athletics.

This event is a true team effort between the athletics department, the MPA Parents Association, and student leadership! We are so pleased to have Wyatt Srsen ’25, the Upper School boys varsity basketball captain, volunteer his time and talent off the court to support the event for his Senior Service Project.

If you have any questions about timing or contributions, please call Christine Larson, Panther committee chair, at 612-251-1156.

Upcoming Events

• Saturday, January 11: Panther Classic Basketball Tournament, 9 AM-4 PM, Lansing Sports Center
• Friday, January 17: PA Faculty and Staff Appreciation hosted by Grades 7-9, 6:45-10:30 AM, Peacock Family Teaching Kitchen
• Friday, January 24: PA Family Trivia Night, 6-8 PM, Family Commons

December 19, 2024

Join us for the inaugural Panther Classic on Saturday, January 11, from 9 AM-4 PM in the Lansing Sports Center! This Middle School basketball tournament is a great way to showcase MPA athletes and facilities. All grade-level families are welcome to attend, volunteer, and/or contribute concessions items. All funds will be used to support future athletic endeavors! Come cheer on the Panthers and support this inaugural tournament to elevate MPA athletics.

This event is a true team effort between the athletics department, the MPA Parents Association, and student leadership! We are so pleased to have Wyatt Srsen ’25, the Upper School boys varsity basketball captain, volunteer his time and talent off the court to support the event for his Senior Service Project.

If you have any questions about timing or contributions, please call Christine Larson, Panther committee chair, at 612-251-1156.

Save The Date For Parents Association Trivia Night!

Join us on Friday, January 24, from 6-8 PM in the Family Commons and enjoy a night out socializing and competing with other MPA parents/guardians for the title of PA Trivia Night Champions! Keep an eye out for details and the registration link after winter break. Limited Panther Care will be available for children in kindergarten through sixth grade with pre-registration.

December 12, 2024

Cookies, Coffee & Connection! We would love to see you before winter break.

• Friday, December 13: Lower School Quarterly Coffee, Virtual Meeting
  Ms. Dana, the PreK-Grade 5 counselor, and Lower School director Jennifer Le Varge will be providing a recorded presentation on adult and child well-being and strategies at home. A pre-recorded video link will be shared on Friday, December 13, to watch at your convenience.
• Tuesday, December 17: Upper School Quarterly Coffee, 8 AM, PCR
  The topic will be a deep dive into a teacher’s perspective at MPA, “Scenes from a 24-Year MPA Career: Mr. Vergin’s Top Five Experiences.”

Monday, December 16: Spirit Wear Pop-Up Shop, 2:30-4 PM, Outside the Makerspace

Limited edition MPA Beanies will be available at a spirit wear pop-up shop next week! These make great stocking stuffers or holiday gifts. Questions? Email the Parents Association at PA@moundsparksacademy.org.

December 5, 2024

Cookies, Coffee & Connection! We would love to see you before winter break.

• Tuesday, December 10: Middle School Quarterly Coffee, 8 AM, MPA Gallery
  The topic of discussion will be Everything About Adolescence with Dr. Jules Nolan coming to join the discussion.
• Thursday, December 12: Cookies and Coffee at the Winter Middle School Music Concert, 6 PM, Family Commons
  The MPA Parents Association invites all families and friends for cookies, coffee, and informal conversation prior to the Middle School concert.
• Friday, December 13: Lower School Quarterly Coffee, Virtual Meeting
  Ms. Dana, the PreK-Grade 5 counselor, and Lower School director Jennifer Le Varge will be providing a recorded presentation on adult and child well-being and strategies at home. A pre-recorded video link will be shared on Friday, December 13, to watch at your convenience.
• Tuesday, December 17: Upper School Quarterly Coffee, 8 AM, PCR
  The topic will be a deep dive into a teacher’s perspective at MPA, “Scenes from a 24-Year MPA Career: Mr. Vergin’s Top Five Experiences.”

November 21, 2024

Connection is brewing yet again! Join division directors and special guests at the upcoming quarterly coffees!

• Tuesday, December 10: Middle School Quarterly Coffee, 8 AM: The topic of discussion will be Students and Screens with Dr. Jules Nolan, MPA’s school psychologist, coming to join the discussion.
• Tuesday, December 17: Upper School Quarterly Coffee, 8 AM: The topic will be a deep dive into a teacher’s perspective at MPA: “Scenes From a 24-Year MPA Career: Mr. Vergin’s Top Five Experiences.”
• Lower School Quarterly Coffee will be virtual this quarter. More information is coming soon!

Upcoming MPA PA Events

• Friday, November 22: Faculty and Staff Appreciation, hosted by Grades 10-12 families, volunteer >
• Tuesday, December 10: Middle School Quarterly Coffee, 8 AM, MPA Gallery
• Thursday, December 12: MPA PA hosted cookies and coffee at Winter Middle School Music Concert, 6 PM, Family Commons
• Tuesday, December 17: Upper School Quarterly Coffee, 8 AM, PCR

November 14, 2024

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

• January 11-12: Inaugural Panther Classic Middle School Basketball Tournament
• Friday, January 24: Family Trivia Night
• February 10-13: MPA Book Festival
• Thursday, February 13: 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 MPA PA Events

• Saturday, November 16: LS Rainbow Club Family Fun Day, 2-4 PM, Lakewood Hills Park (White Bear Lake)
• Tuesday, November 19: Dr. Hudson’s Book Club, 6:30 PM, Martin Lenz Harrison Library
• Friday, November 22: Faculty and Staff Appreciation hosted by Grade 10-12 families

November 7, 2024

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

• January 11-12: Inaugural Panther Classic Middle School Basketball Tournament
• Friday, January 24: Family Trivia Night
• February 10-13: MPA Book Festival
• Thursday, February 13: 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 MPA PA Events

• Friday, November 8: College Admissions Staff Appreciation hosted by MPA PA
• Friday, November 8: PA Board Meeting, 8:00 AM, PA Room at MPA
• Saturday, November 16: LS Rainbow Club Family Fun Day, 2-4 PM, Lakewood Hills Park (White Bear Lake)
• Tuesday, November 19: Dr. Hudson’s Book Club, 6:30 PM, Martin Lenz Harrison Library
• Friday, November 22: Faculty and Staff Appreciation hosted by Grade 10-12 families

October 31, 2024

Dr. Hudson’s Book Club Returns Next Month!

All book lovers are invited to join us on November 19 at 6:30 PM in the Martin Lenz Harrison Library for Dr. Hudson’s Book Club. We will be discussing “The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig. If interested, please RSVP here.

Upcoming MPA PA Events

• Friday, November 8: College Admissions Staff Appreciation hosted by MPA PA
• Saturday, November 16: LS Rainbow Club Family Fun Day, 2-4 PM, Lakewood Hills Park (White Bear Lake)
• Tuesday, November 19: Dr. Hudson’s Book Club, 6:30 PM, Martin Lenz Harrison Library

October 24, 2024

Call for Volunteers: Lower School Halloween Party!

The PA is seeking volunteers to help out during the Lower School Halloween Party in the Lansing Center on Thursday, October 31. Kids will enjoy games, crafts, activities, and an obstacle course during their P.E. time. Join us for part of the day or the whole day! The Lower School Halloween parade will follow the party at 2:30 PM. Sign-up here!

Dr. Hudson’s Book Club Returns Next Month!

All book lovers are invited to join us on November 19 at 6:30 PM in the Martin Lenz Harrison Library for Dr. Hudson’s Book Club. We will be discussing “The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig. If interested, please RSVP here.

Upcoming MPA PA Events

• October 31: PA Lower School Grade Level Halloween Parties, 8:30 AM-2:20 PM
• Friday, November 8: College Admissions Staff Appreciation hosted by MPA PA
• Saturday, November 16: LS Rainbow Club Family Fun Day, 2-4 PM, Lakewood Hills Park (White Bear Lake)
• Tuesday, November 19: Dr. Hudson’s Book Club, 6:30 PM, Martin Lenz Harrison Library

October 10, 2024

Our call to action is simple: be a part of the MPA school community! The goal of the Parents Association is to provide clear, accessible ways for parents/guardians to be active participants in the quality of community that surrounds the student body collectively. Efforts are being made each month to invite you in to learn, support, and lead in partnership with faculty and staff in a variety of ways. Check out what’s coming up this month! Let us know if you see new or different ways to strengthen our efforts by emailing PA@moundsparkacademy.org.

Panther Sports Committee Kickoff Meeting!
Saturday, October 12, from 10 AM-12 PM
Porter Conference Room

Everyone is welcome! The PA is actively seeking new members for the Panther Sports Committee.
Please contact Christine Larson at clarsonPA@moundsparkacademy.org.The Panther Sports Committee is hoping for your input if you are passionate about athletics at MPA.

If you have a sporty Lower School student and see MPA athletics in your future this is a great place to join the team! If you have a Middle School student who plays club sports and you’re not sure how that translates to MPA sports, this is the spot for you. If you have an Upper School athlete who is hoping to play their sport in college, we may be able to connect you with like-minded families. The Panther Sports Committee will determine topics of interest and work closely with Dan Haase, athletic director to support MPA athletics. Read More