In this edition
Academic Updates
School Events
Volunteer Central
Kudos Corner
Support MPA
Upcoming Dates                     
 
April

4/28/14 - OAA testing Week  

5/1/14 - Spring Concert/Talent Show   

 

Save the dates....

5/15/14 - Spelling Bee

5/17/14 - Soap Box Derby

5/21/14 - Boosters Meeting & Elections
5/29/14 - Field Day  

 

Hot lunch next week:  

Tuesday, Pizza; Thursday, Hot Dogs

Important Announcements 
The latest news from MPA
 
OAA Testing Next Week 
Testing will take place next week. Remember to help your student(s) be successful by ensuring they sleep well, have a good breakfast, and are on time for school.
 
Schedule
Monday: Reading
Tuesday: Mathematics
Wednesday: Science (5 & 8 only)
Friday: Make Ups

Testing will take place from 8:45-10:30 each morning. (Please be on time!)

Grade 3 - Reading and Mathematics

Grade 4 - Reading and Mathematics

Grade 5 - Reading, Mathematics, and Science

Grade 6 - Reading and Mathematics

Grade 7 - Reading and Mathematics

Grade 8 - Reading, Mathematics, and Science 
 
Spring Music/Talent Showcase Tickets
Next Thursday, May 1, some of the MPA 4th through 8th grade students will be showing off their musical abilities and artistic talents! Performances will include band, choir, show choir, recorders, and individual talents from a variety of student performers.

 

There will be two performances on Thursday, one during the school day for friends and staff, and the other for families at 6pm at St. Mel's Hall. Families will be allowed 1 ticket per each member of their immediate family, AND 2 additional tickets to be distributed as preferred. (Ex: If you have mom, dad, and two siblings, you will receive 4 tickets PLUS the additional two for anyone to use!)  

 

Families are required to sign up for tickets so we can prepare for appropriate number of seats.
Sign up for your tickets HERE.

 

We can't wait to see all the great acts!
Academic Updates                    

Upper and Lower School Newsletters
Be sure to find out the latest and greatest news and updates about classroom activities and academics.


School Events 

There is always something wonderful around the corner!  

 
Spelling Bee List
The MPA Annual Spelling Bee will be held in school on May 15th this year. Grade level winners will compete against each other in order to win the desired Bee Champion title!  

 

In order to conserve paper, the Spelling Bee list can be downloaded here or from MPA web site in the "Resource Center" tab in the Parents section.
 
Volunteer for the Spelling Bee
If you have time to volunteer during the day of the Spelling Bee, please sign up below.
 
Sign up for Spelling Bee 
  1. Click this link to go to our invitation page on VolunteerSpot
   2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on VolunteerSpot) 
   3. Sign up! Choose your spots - VolunteerSpot will send you an automated confirmation and                reminders. Easy!

 

Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone. 

Volunteer Central                    

 

Field Day Volunteers Needed  
Menlo Park Academy Field Day, May 29, is coming soon!  This event is a wonderful time for our kids to take a break from books, exercise their bodies, and have some fun.  

 

We have a new location for this year: Force Sports which is located at 21220 Center Ridge Road in Rocky River. We will spend the day at Force Sports playing games like football toss, sack races, standing long jump, ring toss, rubber chicken throw, corn hole, and an obstacle course just to name some of the fun games. More details will be sent out when we get closer to the date. 

 

Many volunteers are needed: Parents, this is a great opportunity to spend the day with your child(ren) at an all day school event. All of the help is needed on "game day," so it's a great way to get in some volunteer time while having fun with the entire school!

 

Just sign up and show up!
(Feel free to sign up for a morning and an afternoon time slot if you can spend the day with us!) 

 

Sign up for Field Day

1. Click this link to go to our invitation page on VolunteerSpot
2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on VolunteerSpot) 

3. Sign up! Choose your spots - VolunteerSpot will send you an automated confirmation and               reminders. Easy!

 

Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone.

Kudos Corner!

Musical Accomplishment
Kenny M, attended Ohio Music Education Association's Solo and Ensemble competition on April 12th, at Tri-C West. He received a "1: Superior" rating for his alto saxophone solo, "Canzonetta and Giga," by Leroy Ostransky. Well played Kenny!
Support MPA                    

 

Give Your Old Instruments A New Life at MPA
Mrs. Macey is asking that the MPA community look through attics and basements for unwanted musical instruments. The condition of the instrument is not an issue.  

Mrs. Macey is asking for typical band instruments (flute, saxophone, trumpet, trombone) but any and all instruments will be accepted. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Macey.

Send Your Box Tops and Labels In!
We are still collecting Box Tops, Campbell's Labels for Education, and Coca Cola product caps. MPA receives points for all of these products that we can redeem for various recess equipment and physical education supplies.
8th Grade Out and About!

Greetings are sent to one and all from the 8th Grade! Looks like fun in DC sunshine.
 
 
Have Something for the Newsletter?
Information can be submitted via email to: [email protected] for review and inclusion in the weekly update. Submissions are subject to Director approval.