{"id":22490,"date":"2022-11-10T12:08:10","date_gmt":"2022-11-10T18:08:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.moundsparkacademy.org\/news\/?p=22490"},"modified":"2022-11-10T12:08:10","modified_gmt":"2022-11-10T18:08:10","slug":"parents-association-news-events-november-10-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.moundsparkacademy.org\/news\/2022\/11\/10\/parents-association-news-events-november-10-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Parents Association News & Events November 10, 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Save the Date for the MPA Book Festival<\/strong>
\nDecember 5-11<\/em>
\nThis year, the MPA Book Festival will arrive just in time for holiday gifts or Winter Break reading! This year we’ll be back in person with opportunities for parents to engage in the festivities. Please contact Michelle Wessely, Michelle_wessely@yahoo.com<\/a>, with any questions or for more information.<\/p>\n

Usborne will be joining us in the Gallery during the school day with a wide range of books. Come and peruse the selection, chat with Liz, and enjoy the books on display. Valley Bookseller, a local independent bookstore, will also be represented online and via gift cards. Teacher wish lists will be available soon. Come and share the love of books and reading with all of your family.<\/p>\n

Needed! Your Gently Used Books<\/strong>. We are asking for donations of books for readers of all ages (hardcover and paperbacks). Carts are located at the Upper and Lower School entrances through December 9 for convenient drop-off. Sales of these used books take place during the Book Festival and the proceeds benefit the library.<\/p>\n

Wanted! Your time<\/strong>. If you would like to sign-up to help out, we would love to have you. Decorate, sell used books, or help LS students shop and create wish lists during library time. Be sure to look through all three tabs on the Signup Genius<\/a>. Many thanks to those who have already signed-up!<\/p>\n

Prepare\u2026.for Book Club!<\/strong> During the week of the Book Festival, the MPAPA hosts a book club moderated by Dr. Bill Hudson on December 7 at 6 PM in the MPA Library. This year\u2019s selection is The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. \u201cA remarkable novel about J. P. Morgan\u2019s personal librarian, Bella da Costa Greene, the Black American woman who was forced to hide her true identity and pass as white in order to leave a lasting legacy that enriched our nation.\u201d The PA provides books for those interested in taking part in the evening\u2019s discussion. Sign up for a book using this google form<\/a>. Questions, email sbanksPA@moundsparkacademy.org<\/p>\n

PA Board Meeting<\/strong>
\nFriday, November 18 at 9 AM<\/em>
\nThe next MPA PA board meeting will be open to PA members. If you’re interested in attending, email sbanksPA@moundsparkacademy.org<\/a> for a zoom link and more information.<\/p>\n

Upcoming Community Events<\/strong>
\nIf you are interested in signing up for any of these events, please email Staci at sbanksPA@moundsparkacademy.org or Venmo @Staci-Banks-Hehenberger with the name of the event and number attending in the comment line.<\/p>\n

MPA at the MIA<\/strong>
\nNovember 20 at 1 PM<\/em>
\nJoin other MPA families to tour the Special Exhibit, Botticelli and Renaissance Florence: Masterworks from the Uffizi. The cost of the exhibition is $20.00 for adults and free for children, and the MPAPA will be picking up the cost of the guided tour.<\/p>\n

US Parent Dinner at India Palace<\/strong>
\nDecember 3, 8-10 PM<\/em>
\nLooking for something to do while your US student dances the night away? Come meet other parents and have dinner at India Palace in Woodbury! They will stay open late for us, so please come and enjoy delicious food and great company.<\/p>\n

If you are interested in signing up for any of these events, please email Staci at sbanksPA@moundsparkacademy.org<\/a> or Venmo @Staci-Banks-Hehenberger with the name of the event and number attending in the comment line.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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