{"id":24256,"date":"2023-09-28T10:35:07","date_gmt":"2023-09-28T15:35:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.moundsparkacademy.org\/news\/?p=24256"},"modified":"2023-09-28T10:46:37","modified_gmt":"2023-09-28T15:46:37","slug":"parents-association-news-events-september-28-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.moundsparkacademy.org\/news\/2023\/09\/28\/parents-association-news-events-september-28-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Parents Association News &#038; Events September 28, 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-24258 alignright img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/nclhx5yj.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PAInStory-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" \/>Lower School Quarterly Coffee<\/strong><br \/>\nTuesday, October 3, 8:15-9:45 AM<br \/>\nJoin us for the first LS Quarterly Coffee of the year. Meet the new Lower School Director, Ms. Jennifer Le Varge. There will be a Fastbridge information presentation by Learning Support Specialists Alyssa Andretta and Robyn Kramer. Hear Chef Chris explain &#8220;All About the Cafeteria.&#8221; There will be a time for feedback and planning for future meetings. The last half hour will be reserved for informal conversations. This event will be held in the Gallery after drop off, from 8:15-9:45 AM.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Upper School Parent Coffee<\/strong><br \/>\nThursday, October 5, 8-9:30 AM<br \/>\nJoin us for the first Upper School Coffee of the year. Talk with Mark Segal and other parents about the latest US happenings. We&#8217;ll meet in the Porter Conference Room (PCR).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Faculty and Staff Appreciation<\/strong><br \/>\nTuesday, October 10-Friday, October 13<br \/>\nThe school year is getting into high gear, and the first round of Parent\/Teacher conferences is coming up. The Parents Association and MPA parents and families are continuing the tradition of donating snacks and treats to help our staff get through conferences and to show our appreciation to all MPA employees. Please consider donating a beverage or snack for Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week. Remember to adhere to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moundsparkacademy.org\/current-families\/food-allergies-mpa.shtml\">MPA&#8217;s Peanut\/Tree Nut Policy<\/a> when choosing snacks. Suggestions can be found at the link below. Thank you from the MPA Parents Association! Contact Tara Lafferty <a href=\"mailto:tmattrn@aol.com\">tmattrn@aol.com<\/a> with any questions. Sign up <a href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/20F084DACA622A5FB6-fall3#\/\">here<\/a>.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Volunteer in the MPA Garden!<\/strong><br \/>\nWe are looking for volunteers to help with the MPA garden before the weather gets too cold. No previous gardening experience is necessary. No long term commitment is necessary either. We typically meet either Thursday or Friday mornings after drop off, but can also meet at other times as well. If interested, please contact Sara Carroll at <a href=\"mailto:smtanaka@gmail.com\">smtanaka@gmail.com<\/a> or Tenia Kalogeropoulou at <a href=\"mailto:tenia2@yahoo.com\">tenia2@yahoo.com<\/a> to coordinate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Volunteer for Homecoming<\/strong><br \/>\nFriday, September 29-Saturday, September 30<br \/>\nThe Athletic Department is looking for help during Homecoming Week. Whether you&#8217;re a new Kindergarten Family or Seasoned US Parent, we invite you to help our school this Homecoming. MPA needs parents and students to help run the concession stand during MS and US School athletic events. We&#8217;re also in need of help to register students at LS workshops, help students on the rock climbing wall, don the Panther Mascot costume, paint faces, and more. 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