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The Menlo School Parent Association (MSPA)

The MSPA, led by Menlo parents and guardians, is focused on developing community amongst families, students, and Menlo faculty, staff, and administration.

Funded primarily by parent donations during the annual enrollment process, the MSPA hosts a variety of activities and social events to foster community and connection. 

Throughout the year, there are several MSPA meetings organized by MSPA leadership for parents and guardians with the goal of informing the community about current activities and relevant issues on campus. Generally, there will be three Middle School specific meetings, three Upper School specific meetings, and two joint meetings. Watch the School’s e-newsletters for details.

MSPA Council and Committee Volunteer Structure

 

Co-Presidents

Erin Grant US,  Divya Patnam MS

Co-President Elects Sarah Dorahy US,  Mary Shapero MS
Secretary Laurie Phillips
Treasurer Mark Hochstetler

Zack Hou (Assistant Treasurer)

VP Communications
  • eNotes (US) and zipNotes (MS)
  • Volunteer Coordinator
  • MSPA Website
  • Grade Level Communications Chairs

Jeane Zhang

 

VP Community Building
  • Admissions Preview Days
  • Grandparents’ Day (MS) 
  • Holiday Decorations
  • Homecoming
  • Hospitality
  • Knight Navigators
  • Menlo Cares

Ashley Chambers

   

VP Community Outreach
  • Community Cooks (US)
  • Community Service Learning
  • Peninsula Bridge Fun Run
  • Peninsula Bridge/Valpo Bowl (US)
  • Special Olympics
Katie Rottier

 

 

VP Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

  • Parent Affinity Groups
  • EDI Strategic Plan Advisory Committee

Amy Lit

Viridiana Lourdes (Asst. VP Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging)

VP Faculty & Staff Appreciation
  • Arts Alliance (US)
  • Dance Concert
  • Drama Liaisons
  • Holiday and Spring Concerts (MS)
  • Faculty/Staff Children’s Holiday Party
  • Faculty/Staff Appreciation Luncheons
  • Latte Mornings
  • Library Volunteers
Gina Skinner

 

 

VP Parent Education
  • Common Ground
  • Menlo Parent Groups 
  • Parent Education Conference
Amy Darling
VP Parent Resourcing
  • Grade Level Teams 
Julie Herlihy
VP Student Enrichment
  • Student Council Liaison
  • Global Programs and Studies
  • Lost & Found Coordinator

Carol Mahaffey

VPs Nominating Reema Shah and Laura Dholakia

MSPA Nominating Process MSPA Volunteer Opportunities

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