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| Multicultural Parents’ Association (MPA) |
The Multicultural Parents’ Association (MPA) is an organization open to all parents and guardians of students, as well as alumni and friends of The Shipley School. The purpose of the organization is to encourage and support diversity and inclusiveness throughout the School. The organization seeks to provide an open and encouraging forum for sharing, discussion, and understanding experiences in support of multiculturalism and diversity at The Shipley School. The MPA works closely with Shipley’s Diversity Team to achieve these objectives and to improve the quality of community life for all students, parents, guardians, and staff. The MPA is a vehicle to foster inclusiveness, communication, fellowship, and support throughout the Shipley community.
The Multicultural Parents’ Association seeks to achieve the stated goals by: Encouraging group dialogue on issues of multiculturalism to promote understanding, sensitivity, and greater harmony Encouraging all parents and guardians to participate in Shipley activities, including annual giving and other fundraising events Referring qualified multicultural students, faculty, administrators, and staff to Shipley Raising awareness of the general public that Shipley is an inclusive and multicultural school Raising funds to facilitate purchasing multicultural teaching aids, literature, and enrichment opportunities for students and staff
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