MOS IC
The Minnehaha Academy Multicultural Family Network, or
Mosaic, is an organization consisting of Lower and Middle
School parents committed to building community. Mosaic
exists to enhance the understanding and appreciation of
cultural diversity throughout Minnehaha Academy and to
serve as a bridge between students, parents, administrators
and faculty on diversity issues. All Minnehaha Academy
families are welcome to join this group.
FUNDRAISING
ARENA SALE
Friday and Saturday, September 12 -13, 2014
Celebrating 40 years, the Arena Sale has become so much more
than a school fundraiser; it is a time when the Minnehaha
community comes together, to put on a market with meaning.
All parents are needed to help make this event a success. Sign
up for volunteer opportunities at MinnehahaAcademy.net/arenasale.
PARENTING BOOK CLUB
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
A facilitated discussion on "The Triple Package" by Amy
Chou which examines cultural group successes.
MOVIE NIGHT
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Join us for a viewing of the "American Promise"
Documentary. Engage with other parents as we discuss
the film and how an institution's climate can impact how
children view themselves and are being educated.
COURAGEOUS CONVERSATION PANEL
Monday, February 9, 2015
This event is a moderated panel discussion on our
responsibility in participating in the stewardship of justice
to create the "Beloved Community."
Serve community.
Provide opportunity.
Produce grateful hearts!
HERITAGE & HOPE DINNER
Sunday, April 19, 2015
Minnehaha parents, students, alumni, teachers, staff, friends,
neighbors and churches come together at the Heritage &
Hope Dinner to recognize and honor our students. There is no
cost to attend this event and all parents are invited to come
and hear stories of inspiration and hope.
PreK-8 PARENT
CONNECTIONS
Being a parent of a Minnehaha student means
being a partner in education. Minnehaha parents are
valuable contributors at every step of the educational journey.
Parents' input, involvement and prayer support are
invaluable in nurturing student growth. From volunteering
in service activities to supporting fundraising efforts,
Minnehaha parents are visibly involved team members.
The following are the ways in which parents can
connect with other parents and the greater Minnehaha community.
Contact: Ellen Ruiters - [email protected]
GAMES AROUND THE WORLD
Friday, May 8, 2015
Enjoy a family night of food, fun and fellowship
participating in games from different countries.
If you are interested in planning any of these events, contact:
Alicia Belton - [email protected]
Yolanda Majors - [email protected]
Minnehaha Academy’s Mission:
To provide high quality education
while integrating Christian faith and learning.
Core Values:
Distinctively Christian
Exceptional Academics
Cultivating Potential
Caring Community
MINNEHAHA
ACADEMY
M A P T
Ongoing MAPT
Opportunities
Minnehaha Academy Parents Together (MAPT) is a parent group
focused on building school-wide community. MAPT is a social
ministry enhancing interconnectivity between parents, students,
faculty and administrative staff through social and spiritual events.
MAPT is for every parent who has at least one child currently
enrolled at Minnehaha. Meetings are held the second Monday of the
month at 8:45 a.m. and last about an hour. Contact MAPT President:
Tiffany Anderson - [email protected]
MAPT SPECIAL EVENTS
This committee helps creatively collect, assemble and turn in box tops.
Contact: Erica Jensen – [email protected]
Carpool Coordination
Collect and gather interested carpool families, group geographically
and distribute list prior to the start of school. Information for
signing up can be found on MinnehahaAcademy.net.
Contact: Paul Slininger - [email protected]
Classroom and Specialist Volunteer
Connect with your classroom representative or teacher to identify
volunteer opportunities throughout the year such as Book Parade
in late October, classroom service events, Grand People Day in
November, Tomten guilders, Christmas party in December,
Valentine’s Day, Middle School Blast Day, Art show set-up and
tear-down, Track and Field days, AR store (students redeem
reading points to purchase items) and end of the year celebration.
FALL FESTIVAL
Friday, September 5, 2014
Fall Festival is our annual ice cream social at the Lower and
Middle School and welcomes our families back to school
with a fun outdoor gathering to reconnect. A committee
organizes the event, meets a couple times before the
event and participates in the festival. Contact:
Amy Adams - [email protected]
Education Committee
This committee arranges for speakers (for parents) to come to the
Lower and Middle School. Past speakers have addressed various
parenting topics, i.e. discipline issues, kids and technology, etc.
Committee tasks include choosing a speaker, publicizing the
event, setting up for the talk, greeting parents, arranging childcare and more. Talks are held once or twice a year.
Contact: Kim Schneider - [email protected]
SERVICE NIGHT
Friday, November 14, 2014
We join as a faithful community to put our talents together in
service to others. On service night, we feature 6-8 service
projects that families can choose to work on at the school.
Past projects have included making sandwiches for the
homeless, creating cards for sick children or the elderly,
sewing sand scarves for soldiers, making blankets for children
in trauma, and other meaningful activities in service to others.
Contact: Beth Shaffer - [email protected]
Grade Level Representative
Support your student’s teacher by serving as a liaison to the
parents in that classroom encouraging community and fostering
connections.
Contact: Karen Balmer - [email protected]
BOWTIES & BEAUTIES
Saturday, February 28, 2015
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Host two Teacher/Staff appreciation meals during Fall & Spring
Conferences as well as coordinate Staff Lounge treats once a month.
Contact: Sharron Peterson - [email protected]
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Hospitality Committee
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Minnehaha Academy’s Lower and Middle School is
pleased to present its second annual “Father-Daughter”
Dance. This delightful gala is for girls in grades
K – 8th and their fathers or a father figure in their
lives. This memorable evening is designed to
strengthen our community, create self-esteem in our
girls and of course, have some fun!
Contact: Rachel Pickerign - [email protected]
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Library Helper
The library is always looking for people to help shelve books. The
librarians are very flexible and will take your help when they can
get it! You can volunteer weekly, daily, hourly, or whenever you
can. It is a perfect way to help the school in just a half hour here or
there when you might have some time before or after a meeting,
or while you are waiting for your child to finish an after school
activity. No experience necessary.
Contact: Susan Besser - [email protected]
Middle School Theater Committee
Each spring our Middle School produces an ambitious theatrical
production. This is a fabulous learning experience for the student
actors, technicians and crew. Parent support is needed to contribute to the production of the play by creating costumes, props, sets
and doing make up. Additional support is needed in promotion
during the week before the performances. The production
process lasts only 6 weeks but the impact on the students is
meaningful. Consider adding your talents to the theater committee.
Contact: Aimee Richcreek Baxter - [email protected]
Minnehaha Ice Arena Skating Nights
and Great Skate Exchange
Join friends and family at the Minnehaha Ice Arena during open
skate nights. This year’s dates for open skate are December 5,
January 9 and February 6 from 7-8:30 p.m. The great skate
exchange will be held during the month of December.
Contact: Paul Slininger - [email protected]
Moms in Prayer
Moms in Prayer is an international organization and MA is one of
their chapters. We meet in person every Wednesday morning to
pray over MA and its people.
Contact: Cynthia MacLeod - [email protected].
Prayer Chain
This group receives prayer requests from the MA community by
email. We are a virtual prayer chain so prayers are lifted up
individually, not together in person.
Contact: Sara Currell - [email protected]
The Nest
Our school store is open from 3-3:30 pm daily and sells snacks,
drinks and merchandise to students and their parents. Working at
the Nest is fun way to meet new people and a great way to serve
our school!
Contact: Amy Adams - [email protected]