{"id":24608,"date":"2023-11-29T15:58:33","date_gmt":"2023-11-29T21:58:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.moundsparkacademy.org\/news\/?p=24608"},"modified":"2023-11-30T08:24:55","modified_gmt":"2023-11-30T14:24:55","slug":"parents-association-news-and-events-november-29-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.moundsparkacademy.org\/news\/2023\/11\/29\/parents-association-news-and-events-november-29-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Parents Association News And Events November 29, 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive alignright wp-image-24609 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nclhx5yj.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PAWP.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" \/><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>US Parent Dinner During the Winter Semi-Formal<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Saturday, December 2, 8:15-10:30 PM<\/strong><br \/>\nFamily Thai, 2303 White Bear Ave N, Saint Paul<br \/>\nIf you are looking for something to do during the Winter Semi-Formal, consider coming to the parent dinner at Family Thai. While the kids dance the night away, parents can have dinner and socialize with other US families. Family Thai has agreed to stay open late for our group, so please join us! RSVP to <strong><a href=\"mailto:sbanksPA@moundsparkacademy.org\">sbanksPA@moundsparkacademy.org<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>US Parent Quarterly Coffee: College Planning<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Thursday, December 7, 8-9:30 AM, PCR<\/strong><br \/>\nLisa Pederson and Dr. Quam will be presenting information relevant to all 9-12 US families regarding testing, colleges, and the college planning process. They will be hosting a Q&amp;A session as well during this time. This is a popular session that you won\u2019t want to miss! Coffee and breakfast pastries will be served.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Holiday Gift Wrapping<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Monday, December 11<\/strong><br \/>\nJoin the MPA Parents Association for this beloved Holiday event. Give the gift of time to our faculty and staff by wrapping their gifts while also putting yourself in the holiday spirit. MPA teachers and staff bring in their unwrapped gifts and we return them wrapped and decorated. All supplies and snacks will be provided. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/409084CA8AD2EAB9-46397943-mpapaholiday\">Sign up for one hour or more<\/a><\/strong>! See you in the Porter Conference Room (PCR) which is located in the Upper School above the Lansing\/North entrance.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Save the Date! MS Pre-Concert Dinner<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Thursday, December 14, Family Commons<\/strong><br \/>\nTacos are not just for Tuesdays anymore! Come enjoy a delicious taco bar (including chicken, beef and vegetable tacos with fixings, beverages, and dessert) before the Middle School Grades 6-8 Band, Orchestra and Vocal Concert. Sage Dining and the Parents Association will provide this in the Family Commons. To reserve your meal, Venmo Molly Oliver, MS PA Lead @Molly-Oliver-7 (last cell phone digits 4533) $5 per person attending. Please note your family name for our records. You can also email Molly at <strong><a href=\"mailto:moliverPA@moundsparkacademy.org\">moliverPA@moundsparkacademy.org<\/a><\/strong> to coordinate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>US Parent Dinner During the Winter Semi-Formal Saturday, December 2, 8:15-10:30 PM Family Thai, 2303 White Bear Ave N, Saint Paul If you are looking for something to do during the Winter Semi-Formal, consider coming to the parent dinner at Family Thai. 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