SEPTEMBER 12, 2025
Important Upcoming Dates
- Monday, September 15 – Add/drop period ends for Semester (S1) Courses
- Friday, September 26 – Add/drop period ends for full-year courses
Reminders About Drop Off/Pick Up
A reminder that MKA drop off / pick up traffic in BOTH the morning and the afternoon can only travel south on Lloyd Road (from Bloomfield Avenue towards Hoburg), and NO K-TURNS are permitted anywhere on Lloyd Road between Bloomfield Avenue and Hoburg. Please help us keep drop-off and pick-up safe.
Important Upcoming Dates
Saturday, September 13 — Parent Social Grades 1, 7, and 10
Monday, September 15, 8:15 - 10:15 a.m. — PAMKA Book Fair Meeting
Wednesday, September 17, 8:15 - 10:00 a.m. — PAMKA Tri-Campus Informational Coffee
Friday, September 19 — Parent Social Grades 4 and 11
Saturday, September 20 — Parent Social Grade 5
Monday, September 29, 8:15 - 10:15 a.m. — PAMKA Book Fair Meeting
Tuesday, September 30, 8:15 - 9:30 a.m. — Meet the Counselors Coffee
For a complete calendar listing of events, view the PAMKA Calendar in Veracross.
Tri-Campus Informational Coffee — Wednesday, September 17
The Tri-Campus Informational Coffee will take place on Wednesday, September 17, at 8:15 a.m. at the Primary School Cafetorium. This meeting will provide information about the numerous and varied opportunities on all three campuses to support the school. The coffee is also a perfect opportunity to meet fellow parents and connect with the community. Please kindly RSVP online to this event by Friday, September 12. You can also learn more about PAMKA volunteer opportunities by completing the online Volunteer Form.
Any questions? Contact Meredith Levine, PAMKA’s Volunteer Coordinator VP.
Jr-K–12 Parent Coffee: Meet the Counselors — Tuesday, September 30
Please join MKA's school counseling team for a brief overview of the tri-campus counseling program on Tuesday, September 30, at 8:15 a.m. in Higgins at the Middle School. Hear about the Office of Student Support and how the counselors collaborate with members of the Academic Support team, and learn what you can expect for support for Jr-K–12 students. There will also be time for Q&A for campus-specific questions. Coffee and refreshments will be served.
Jr-K–12 parents are welcome to attend. Please RSVP by September 25.
Fall Parent Socials
Mark your calendars! These wonderful evenings are a fantastic way to meet other parents in your child’s grade. Many thanks to Besa and David Owen for generously hosting the 2nd Grade Social—their hospitality helped make the evening a great success. We’re also deeply grateful to Ruchi Misra and Nicholas Hailey, and Courtney and Christopher Meeker for cohosting the 9th Grade Social, which was the first ever to be held on campus. Their generosity and willingness to try a new format created a memorable and well-attended event.
Saturday, September 13: Grades 1, 7, and 10
Friday, September 19: Grades 4 and 11
Saturday, September 20: Grade 5
Friday, October 3: Kindergarten, Grade 8
Friday, October 10: Grade 3
Thursday, October 16: Jr-K
Friday, October 17: Grade 6
The Grade 12 Parent Social will be held in Spring 2025. Grade 12 parents will receive an update after Spring Break.
Please watch for an Evite from your Grade Representative with details regarding the host, location, timing, as well as how to RSVP. Invitations will be sent approximately four weeks prior to your social. For any questions, please contact your PAMKA Grade Representative.
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Join the MKA Parent Watercooler on Facebook.
MKA’s Website Has a New Look
As you may have noticed, MKA’s website has a brand new look! The refreshed design highlights the vibrancy of our community and provides a welcoming first impression for prospective families interested in learning more about our school.
Current families should continue to visit the Veracross Parent Portal for all important information and use resources like WeAreMKA for reminders and updates.
Please note, you can access the parent portal from the website by clicking “Veracross Portals” at the top left-hand corner of the homepage. On mobile devices, you can locate the portals by tapping the magnifying glass symbol next to the main menu.
Thank you for joining us in celebrating and sharing all that makes MKA extraordinary.
Upcoming Parents and Caregivers Affinity Group Meetings
Join us for the following Parents and Caregivers Affinity Group meetings:
- Monday, September 15: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. — Junt@s Hispanic/Latinx Parent & Caregiver Affinity Group
- Wednesday, September 17: 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. — Office of Community Belonging Parent & Caregiver Affinity Group Fall Gathering
- Wednesday, October 1: 8:15 - 9:15 a.m. — Admissions & Office of Community Belonging - International & Expat Parent & Caregiver Affinity Group Breakfast
Questions? Contact Edie Brennan, Office of Community Belonging/Caregiver Affinity Group Liaison, and/or Paris McLean, Assistant Head of School for Community Belonging. The Parents and Caregivers Affinity Group meeting dates for the 2025-2026 academic year can be found on the Community Belonging Calendar in the Veracross Parent Portal under the "Resources'' tab.
Parents and Caregivers Affinity Group Fall Gathering — Wednesday, September 17
The Diversity and Inclusion Parents Committee (DIPC) and Office of Community Belonging would like to invite you to the MKA Parents and Caregivers Affinity Group Fall Gathering. The gathering will be on Wednesday, September 17, from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. in the Middle School Dining Hall.
The Parent and Caregiver Affinity Groups are a key way in which we foster and celebrate
community at MKA, and this event is open to all who have previously participated in these spaces or are interested in learning more. Please complete this form by September 12 to RSVP.
Questions? Contact Edie Brennan, Office of Community Belonging/Caregiver Affinity Group Liaison, and/or Paris McLean, Assistant Head of School for Community Belonging.
International Parent Affinity Group Breakfast — Wednesday, October 1
Are you living in the U.S. temporarily, or have you recently returned to the U.S. after living abroad? Come meet others who have had the same experience and share your story on Wednesday, October 1, from 8:15 - 9:15 a.m., in the Middle School Higgins Common Room.
To RSVP, please contact Callie Bond, Associate Director of Community Belonging and Admissions Liaison.
Join Us for MKA’s Golf & Tennis Classic — Monday, October 27
The Golf & Tennis Classic returns to Somerset Hills Country Club on Monday, October 27! Hosted by Board of Trustees President Naveen Ballem ’90, M.D., F.A.C.S., the day will feature friendly competition, school pride, and meaningful connections.
Secure your spot by registering today! Questions? Contact Gretchen Berra for more information.
New Items in the School Store
Gear up for the school year! New spirit wear is now available for online ordering. Visit www.mka.org/schoolstore to place your order now and show your Cougar pride in style this fall.
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