FYI: Dates to Remember
August
8/13-8/16- Boy's BBall Camp
8/23 - Back to School Picnic, Lakewood Park (5:00-8:00)
8/26- Class Visitation and Supply Drop Off
(9:00-11:00 and 4:00-6:00)
8/26 - Manditory Meeting for Edison Club Enrollees
(6:15-6:45)
8/28: FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL, Grades 1-8
8/29: Kindergarten
Attend Only AM
8/30: Kindergarten
Attend Only AM
September
9/2 - NO SCHOOL - Labor Day
9/3 - Kindergarten Begins Full Day
9/3 - Camp Fitch Parent Meeting
9/9 - SDS Volunteer Training
9/13 - SDS Volunteer Training
9/12 - Curriculum Night
9/16-9/18 - Camp Fitch
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Back to School Picnic
Lakewood Park
Friday, August 23
5:00-8:00
- K-1st Desserts
- 2-3rd Chips/Pretzels
- 4-5th Salads/Side Dish
- 6-8th Fruit
Hot Dogs, Beverages, Plates & Utensils provided.
volunteers needed for set-up, clean-up, grill, beverages - email:
Volunteers needed for craft table and face painting - email:
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Kudos "Korner"
Celebrating MPA Students
Congratulations to Marshall Monnette who was recognized this summer by the Northwestern University's Midwest Talent Search. Marshall's high score on the SAT earned him this elite acknowledgement.
If you have a student who should be recognized in the Kudos "Korner" send your information to:
communications@menloparkacademy
.com
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Parent
Book Club
A Parent Support Group
Raising Gifted Children
MPA parent, Dr. Dan Silverberg, will be hosting a parent book discussion group this year. Meetings will be on the second Thursday of each month from 5:00-6:00, begining in September.
BOOK SELECTION:
A Parent's Guide to Gifted Children, Webb, Gore, Amend, DeVries (2007)
Interested parents are encouraged to contact Dr. Silverberg at:
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Volunteer's Make MPA Successful
Complete the Electronic Survey
Be a Part of the Action
The MPA community is one dedicated to enriching the lives of children. Each family's commitment to five hours of service a month make that an achievable goal. As we improve our volunteering process, the first step is to find out interest and skills of volunteers.
You will receive an electronic survey this week to assist us in that endeavor. All family members who intend to volunteer this school year at Menlo Park Academy are encouraged to complete the survey. You will then receive a call whithin the first month of school to discuss opportunities for you at MPA.
We are also looking for organized and dedicated inidividuals to chair a few of our committees:
School Day Support
Academic Enrichment
Quiz Night
Walk-a-Thon
Winter Concert
If you are interested in filling one of these important roles, please indicate that on the survey and someone will contact you next week. Committee Chairs automatically receive their families total volunteer hour committment.
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School Day Support/Field Trip Chaperone Training
Learn How Best to Support Students and Keep them Safe
Parent volunteers make all the difference in our day to day opreations. Here are some of the opportunities this year:
Thursday Hot Lunch (10:30-1:00) * Lunch/Recess Assistance (10:45-1:00) * Field Trip Chaperones * Mobile Library Assistance (Tuesdays) * Electives Assistance * Tutoring Morning Carline * After School Carline * Speakers' Bureau *School Clubs * Structured Recess Facilitators * Room Parents * and MORE
MPA realizes that when working with students, understanding school protocols and procedures is important. This year we will hold MANDATORY parent trainings to help ensure consistent communication and student safety. These trainings will last approximately 30 minutes in length and will be held several times at the start of each trimester. The dates and times for these meetings are:
If you are a school day support volunteer, please plan to attend one of these sessions. To sign up click the links above.
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Edison Club
Attend Parent Meeting Monday, August 26 @ 6:15
Register Your Student
Edison Club is for the working families of Menlo Park Academy. The morning club opens at 7:00 a.m. and the afternoon club is open until 6:00 p.m. If you need to utilize Edison Club you must complete a registration form and mail it to the director Katie Gerba at 1116 Richmar Drive, Westlake, 44145 along with the $25 registration fee. Make checks payable to Menlo Park Academy with Edison in the memo.
The "inconsistent" schedule refers to those families whose job hours may change weekly or monthly. Please do not register for Edison if you think you might need it at some point in the year as a just in case situation. If an emergency arises, just contact Katie Gerba at edisonclub@menloparkacademy.com and she can help you out.
There will be a parent meeting on Monday August 26th at 6:15 p.m. for all registered for Edison Club. Please attend to hear about changes, billing, etc and to sign the necessary paperwork for Edison Club.
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Kindergarten Staggered Start
Welcome MPA's Newest Students
In order to make the transition to elementary school an easy one, MPA institutes a varying start schedule for it's kindergarten students. This year the schedule is:
Wednesday, August 28 - NO Kindergarten
Thursday, August 29 - Normal Drop Off/11:00 am Pick Up
Friday, August 30- Normal Dropp Off/12:30 pm Pick Up
Class begins at 8:30, parents are reminded that carline begins at 8:00. You are welcome to bring your child in to school these days, but we remind you that street parking may be your best option.
MPA is thrilled to have our newest families join our community!
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Welcome NEW Menlo Park Staff
Kelsey Busser: 3rd Grade - Ms. Busser was an MPA teaching assistant last year and completed the long term substitute position in second grade during Ms. Rokas' maternity leave. Her K-3 training, enthusiasm, and organization will be assets to MPA this year.
Matthew Cook: Physical Education - Mr. Cooke joins us from Mosaica schools. He is a an active athlete with coaching experience. In addition, Mr. Cooke is also an award winning barbershop quartet singer.
Nicole Reeder: Teaching Assistant - Ms. Reeder completed her student teaching at MPA last year with Ms. Padrutt. She holds a degree in art education.
Amelia Bacic-Tulevski: Teaching Assistant - Ms. Bacic-Tulevski was a substitute teacher at MPA last year. she has diverse training in psychology, musical performance, communications and law. She brings broad skill set to our school.
Molly Cooney: Teaching Assistant - Ms. Cooney holds a degree in K-3 education and is working on her Master's degree in special education. She is also an active volunteer with children's organizations.
Takuyo Sato: Technology Specialist - Mr. Suto has led technology teams at such places as the Cleveland Clinic and Standard Insurance. His "tech" philosophy is focused on enabling users to uderstand their devices and take control of their usage.
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Lower School Class Lists
Posted on Parent Resource Page
Class lists for grades Kindergarten through 4 will be posted on the Menlo Park Academy Website - Parent's Page on Monday, August 19.
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Hot Lunch on Tuesday & Thursday
Thursday Volunteer Team Needed
The MPA Booster will be expanding their coordination of hot lunch for the 2013-2014 school year. Food options will grow as well, with corn dogs and sloppy joes being added.
In order to make this popular program happen, a core group of volunteers is needed for the Thursday shift. The hours would be 10:30-12:30. If you would be interested in helping with hot lunch distribution, please email Jessica Tonsing at:
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