{"id":22306,"date":"2022-10-06T09:02:27","date_gmt":"2022-10-06T14:02:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.moundsparkacademy.org\/news\/?p=22306"},"modified":"2022-10-06T09:29:49","modified_gmt":"2022-10-06T14:29:49","slug":"parents-association-news-events-october-6-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.moundsparkacademy.org\/news\/2022\/10\/06\/parents-association-news-events-october-6-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Parents Association News &#038; Events October 6, 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22308 alignright img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/nclhx5yj.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/PAInStory.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" \/>Fall Parent Brunch<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>October 12, 10AM-12 PM<\/em><br \/>\nParents, please join us for a morning meet-up at Churchill Street in Shoreview. Now that school is back in session, parents deserve a mid-morning break. Head over to this great community gathering spot to meet, connect, and chat with other MPA parents. The PA is covering the cost of the private dining room for the morning, and parents can order what they like and pay for it at the counter. Churchill Street is at 4606 Churchill Street, in Shoreview, MN! Preschool-aged siblings are welcome.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s not too late to attend. Email Staci Banks at <a href=\"mailto:sbanksPA@moundsparkacademy.org\">sbanksPA@moundsparkacademy.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Halloween Will Soon Be Here<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>October 28, 8:30 AM-2:20 PM<\/em><br \/>\nOur annual Halloween Party is back! Please contact Jasmin Stees at <a title=\"mailto:Jasminstees@yahoo.com\" href=\"mailto:jasminstees@yahoo.com\">jasminstees@yahoo.com<\/a> if you have any questions or would like to volunteer. We&#8217;ll have a SignUp Genius coming soon.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Save the Date for Culture Fair<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Friday, November 11<\/em><br \/>\nOur first Culture Day was a huge success and we are delighted to announce it&#8217;s happening this year! More details coming soon. If you would like to volunteer, email Seema Anwar at sanwarPA@moundsparkacademy.org.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Save the Date for Book Festival<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>December 5-9<\/em><br \/>\nBook Festival has moved from April to December. Just in time for holiday gifts or Winter Break reading. More information coming soon!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wednesday Morning Walks Through the Farmers Market<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Wednesdays at 8:15 AM<\/em><br \/>\nThe Parents Association invites parents and guardians to get together Wednesday mornings after drop off with Michelle Mick. We&#8217;ll meet at the Farmers Market at 1850 White Bear Avenue, near the Aldrich Arena. The market currently offers fresh produce, eggs, honey, bakery, cheese, Ayurvedic items, gluten free options, and flowers. We can stroll through the market followed by a longer walk if desired. LS, MS and US families are welcome. Chat with new parents and connect with friends. Younger children are welcome to walk with us. Questions? Contact Michelle Mick at mwesselyPA@moundsparkacademy.org.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gardening at MPA<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Thursdays at 8 AM<\/em><br \/>\nCalling all those who want to spend some time outside at MPA in the gardens! You&#8217;re invited to spend time tidying up, building, sowing, and spuddling around in the dirt surrounded by beautiful flowers and greenery. Come for a few minutes or stay for an hour or two.<\/p>\n<p>All are most welcome including friends and family. We&#8217;ll meet outside under the flagpole at the LS entrance, with gardening tools in hand! No gardening experience is necessary. Questions? Contact Michelle Mick at <a href=\"mailto:mwesselyPA@moundsparkacademy.org\">mwesselyPA@moundsparkacademy.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fall Parent Brunch October 12, 10AM-12 PM Parents, please join us for a morning meet-up at Churchill Street in Shoreview. Now that school is back in session, parents deserve a mid-morning break. Head over to this great community gathering spot to meet, connect, and chat with other MPA parents. 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