Welcome to the Minuteman Parents Association
Join the Next MPA Meeting!
Tuesday March 28 at 7 pm via Zoom
We have a lot to share about Teacher Appreciation, Scholarships, and our year-end efforts to fund as many Scholarships as possible for the Class of 2023!
Register here to receive the meeting link:
https://vrtx.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYlfuGhpj4qGNe_tXhCi5IHSng37kKNx6hs
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New Fundraiser for 2023 Senior Scholarships!
Order before 10am on March 29!
Share with family and friends
More orders = more scholarships
Check out this cool video
This offer includes orders to any town represented by the current Minuteman student body!
Acton, Arlington, Bedford, Belmont, Billerica, Bolton, Boxborough, Boylston, Burlington, Cambridge, Carlisle, Concord, Clinton, Dedham, Dover, Everett, Lancaster, Lexington, Lincoln, Maynard, Medford, Needham, Newton, Reading, Sudbury, Stowe, Wakefield, Waltham, Watertown, Wayland, Wilmington, Winchester, Woburn
Answers to FAQs by
Current WECO Customers
1) Can I use my current WECO account? Yes!
2) Is the pricing structure different than my usual WECO menu? Yes, this is a fixed price menu. What you see is what you pay.
3) Can I pick my order up at the WECO location in Acton? No, this special menu is delivery only (and it's free!).
Other Questions?
Email Courtney Zwirn
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Teen Depression Awareness Workshop
POSTPONED!
This Workshop will be run by Families for Depression Awareness (FFDA) and delivered by a mental health professional. Participants will learn how to recognize depression in teens, find teens appropriate help and treatment, communicate effectively with teens about depression, and access community resources.
MPA Leadership for 2023
Jinna Penachio - President
Courtney Zwirn - Vice President
Silvia Dominguez-Bodie, Treasurer
Will Barker - Secretary
Shelley Scruggs, Claudia Donnet & Erin Palmer - Communications - Website, Facebook Group & Daily Announcements
David Sangurima - Spirit Wear On-line Store
Stephanie Ettinger de Cuba - Head of Scholarship Committee
Michele Abroff - Teacher Appreciation Week
Minakshi Singal - Parent Outreach
Please feel free to reach out to the MPA Leadership via email at
mpa-president@minutemanpa.org
Past events:
The 2022 Battlegreen Run (Sunday, November 6)
was a Great Success, raising $3,555 online for Minuteman Scholarships!
A Special Thanks to All Participants, Donors & Sponsors!
MPA Annual Meeting
October 2, 2022
October 2, 2022
Notes from the meeting below, including remarks from Principal Clement and Superintendent Dawson
As a part of her Entry Plan, Superintendent Dawson, would like to hear from Minuteman parents and students. Please submit questions and feedback for her using this form!
Dr. Dawson's Entry Plan slides
10.2.22 MPA meeting - notes.pdfDr. Dawson's Entry Plan v.2--MPA.pdfReminder!
All the information you need about school issues - bus schedules, lunches, school schedules, etc. can be found on the Minuteman website.
For an overview of Minuteman communications and how to locate various information on the website, please see the slide deck below.
2022-23 Comms Guide for Parents.pptxHow to get involved
1. Join our monthly virtual Zoom calls to find out what we are working on and where/how we need help.
2. Help us Raise Funds for Scholarships. See our Events Page to learn about Dine Around and Take out for Minuteman.
3. Shop and support Minuteman.
Minuteman Spirit Wear online store.
AmazonSmile - If you use Amazon, you can register the MPA as your org of choice and use this link when you shop. Detailed instructions on our Events Page.
Do your shopping with gift cards that give back. See the ShopWithScrip program information on our Events Page.
4. Sign up for the private MPA Facebook page *for current parents/guardians of MMHS students. You can access resources, post questions, and meet other families.
*Please answer three questions to be admitted to the group.
On April 10, 2022, the MPA hosted our first in-person event in over 2 years. This Open House gave parents a chance to tour the building, hear from Mr. Clement, purchase Minuteman swag, and make connections with other Minuteman parents! Minuteman parent, Alfonso Velasquez, created this awesome video of the event.
The MPA Mission
The Minuteman Parent Association Inc. seeks to promote the intellectual, social, and physical well-being of high school students of Minuteman High School by supporting the philosophy of technical and vocational education; fundraising to benefit students and faculty; and promoting cooperation and communication among the school, parents, and the community.
The Minuteman Parent Association Inc. is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Contact us at MPA-president@MinutemanPA.org