LEADERSHIP Carey Ide
2011-12 BOOK FESTIVAL “KINGDOM OF READING WHERE BOOKS RULE”
Chris Hawley
From March 5 to March 9, Mounds Park Academy was
Secretary
Amy Stolpestad
transformed into a magical kingdom of books, reading, fun, and
Treasurer
Shane Strack
mystery. Did you check out the enchanted forest? What about
President Vice President of Grade Reps Vice President of Funding
Beth Finch
the Middle School Café? While the Book Festival is primarily a
Lower School Co-Chairs Middle School Co-Chairs
DIVISIONAL REPRESENTATIVES
community building event, it also supports MPA’s commitment to
Sandra Schreur Jones
these funds have provided special book collections, reference
Mike Offstein
materials, a display case, furniture, author and illustrator visits,
Cindy Gardner
and much more.
reading and raises funds to support our library. Over the years,
Karen Kozen Upper School Chair
Chris Levesque
Developing the love of reading, the ability to connect with what inspires them, and the motivation to find the time in busy schedules for reading are our top priorities. As the “storehouse of knowledge,” the MPA Library staff ultimately seeks to provide students with the resources to inspire personal growth and a broader understanding of their world. Each year, the funds raised through the Book Festival and the generosity of the Parents Association help us accomplish this goal.
PHASE T WO TECHNOLOGY 2011-12 brought Phase Two of directed support from the Parents Association. The proceeds from fundraisers like the magazine drive, poinsettia sale, and spring plant sale were used to support the purchase and installation of a video projection system in the Nicholson Center. This has been a much needed addition to MPA, providing the opportunity for better presentation of information by speakers and increased access by our students to advanced technological presentation systems.