{"id":13679,"date":"2019-08-13T14:42:15","date_gmt":"2019-08-13T19:42:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.moundsparkacademy.org\/news\/?p=13679"},"modified":"2025-11-17T09:30:10","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T15:30:10","slug":"welcome-back-to-mpa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.moundsparkacademy.org\/news\/2019\/08\/13\/welcome-back-to-mpa\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome Back To MPA!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive alignright wp-image-13680 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/nclhx5yj.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/btswpStory-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"lower school student finds his locker at back to school night\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" \/>Welcome home, Panthers! We are looking forward to seeing new families at New Family Orientation and returning families at Back To School Night to begin a fantastic school year! Grab your school supplies and head to campus on Monday, August 26, for an all-school assembly, time with your teachers, and a special ribbon-cutting ceremony for our new commons, cafeteria, and kitchen!<\/p>\n<p><strong>New Family Orientation: 3-6 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>LOWER SCHOOL FAMILIES \u2022 GRADES PREK-4<br \/>\n3-3:30 PM \u2013\u00a0Students and parents stay together to meet homeroom teachers, put away school supplies, and locate and\/or practice lockers.<br \/>\n3:30-4:45 PM \u2013\u00a0Students separate for an activity with Mr. Purdy, extended day coordinator, while parents meet with Ms. Wright, Lower School director, in the library.<br \/>\n4:45-5:30 PM \u2013\u00a0Enjoy dinner in the cafeteria.<br \/>\n5:30-5:45 PM \u2013\u00a0Meet Dr. Hudson, head of school, and the leadership team.<br \/>\n6:15-6:30 PM \u2013\u00a0All-School Welcome Back Assembly in the Lansing Center.<br \/>\n6:30-7:30 PM \u2013\u00a0Additional time to visit homeroom and specialist teachers and classrooms, organize school supplies, and practice student lockers.<br \/>\n7:15-7:30 PM \u2013\u00a0Ribbon cutting ceremony and refreshments in the cafeteria.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>MIDDLE SCHOOL FAMILIES \u2022 GRADES 5-8<br \/>\n3-3:30 PM \u2013\u00a0Students and parents stay together to walk the schedule, meet teachers, put away school supplies, and practice lockers.<br \/>\n3:30-5 PM \u2013\u00a0Students and parents meet with Dr. Milam, Middle School director, in the Recital Hall.<br \/>\n5-5:30 PM \u2013\u00a0Enjoy dinner in the cafeteria.<br \/>\n5:30-5:45 PM \u2013\u00a0Meet Dr. Hudson, head of school, and the leadership team.<br \/>\n6:15-6:30 PM \u2013\u00a0All-School Welcome Back Assembly in the Lansing Center.<br \/>\n6:30-7:30 PM \u2013\u00a0Additional time to walk your schedule, visit teachers and classrooms, organize school supplies, and practice student lockers.<br \/>\n7:15-7:30 PM \u2013\u00a0Ribbon cutting ceremony and refreshments in the cafeteria.<\/p>\n<p>UPPER SCHOOL FAMILIES \u2022 GRADES 9-12<br \/>\n3-3:30 PM \u2013\u00a0Students and parents stay together to walk your schedule, meet teachers, and locate lockers.<br \/>\n3:30-5 PM \u2013\u00a0Students and parents meet with Mr. Segal, Upper School director, in the Upper School Commons.<br \/>\n5-5:30 PM \u2013\u00a0Enjoy dinner in the cafeteria.<br \/>\n5:30-5:45 PM \u2013\u00a0Meet Dr. Hudson, head of school, and the leadership team.<br \/>\n6:15-6:30 PM \u2013\u00a0All-School Welcome Back Assembly in the Lansing Center.<br \/>\n6:30-7:30 PM \u2013\u00a0Additional time to walk your schedule, visit teachers and classrooms, and locate your locker.<br \/>\n7:15-7:30 PM \u2013\u00a0Ribbon cutting ceremony and refreshments in the cafeteria.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Back To School Night: 6-7:30 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>LOWER SCHOOL<br \/>\n<em>Students and parents should stay together throughout the evening.<\/em><br \/>\n6-6:15 PM \u2013\u00a0Drop off your supplies in your homeroom and proceed to the Lansing Center.<br \/>\n6:15-6:30 PM \u2013\u00a0All-School Welcome Back Assembly in the Lansing Center.<br \/>\n6:30-7:30 PM \u2013\u00a0Visit homeroom and specalist teachers and classrooms, organize school supplies, and practice student lockers.<br \/>\n7:15-7:30 PM \u2013\u00a0Ribbon cutting ceremony and refreshments in the cafeteria.<\/p>\n<p>MIDDLE SCHOOL<br \/>\n<em>Students and parents should stay together throughout the evening.<\/em><br \/>\n6-6:15 PM \u2013\u00a0Drop off your supplies in front of your locker and proceed to the Lansing Center.<br \/>\n6:15-6:30 PM \u2013\u00a0All-School Welcome Back Assembly in the Lansing Center.<br \/>\n6:30-7:30 PM \u2013\u00a0Walk your schedule, visit teachers and classrooms, organize school supplies, and practice student lockers.<br \/>\n7:15-7:30 PM \u2013\u00a0Ribbon cutting ceremony and refreshments in the cafeteria.<\/p>\n<p>UPPER SCHOOL<br \/>\n6-6:15 PM \u2013\u00a0Proceed to the Lansing Center.<br \/>\n6:15-6:30 PM \u2013\u00a0All-School Welcome Back Assembly in the Lansing Center.<br \/>\n6:30-7:30 PM \u2013\u00a0Walk your schedule, visit teachers and classrooms, locate your locker. 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