MyMSDA Parents Section

Parent Ambassador Network (PAN) - Powerful, positive, parent voices are needed to share their experience as members of the Mount community to prospective families. Ambassadors will be asked to attend Open Houses, orientation events, outreach via phone to accepted families, etc. There will be a meeting to help focus our network on our narrative. Please reach out to Maria Giorgio at mgiorgio@msdacademy.org / 973-226-0660 ext 1114. Thank you for all you do for the Mount. 

5/1 Parents' Association Meeting & Book Discussion - The book Enough As She Is by Rachel Simmons will be discussed, featuring teen girls managing the culture of comparison and competition and offering practical parenting advice. Read the book and be part of the conversation. See you then!See details below

November
October

THE FINANCIAL AID SYSTEM OPENED FOR 2023-24 ACADEMIC YEAR ON October 5, 2022
New students and re-enrollees must file for financial aid in order to be considered for financial aid each year. The Blackbaud Financial Aid (SmartAid) System opened for the 2023-24 academic year on October 5, 2022 - the online application can be found there. The financial aid award is need-based and is determined by the Blackbaud Financial Aid system. An application is not considered complete until all required documentation is submitted and verified by Blackbaud SmartAid. All parents/guardians responsible for the financial support of the students must upload their tax return information in order to be considered for financial aid. The due date for the financial aid application is December 5, 2022.

Please allow enough time between document submission to SmartAid and verification of the information by SmartAid. Once SmartAid verifies the application, the Financial Aid Committee determines the financial aid award and an award letter, if financial aid is granted, is sent to the family by the Treasurer’s Office. The financial aid pool is a limited resource and is distributed based on need, on a first come, first serve basis.

Too often parents will dismiss the idea of investigating an independent (private) school, rushing to the notion that it will be too expensive. However, Mount St. Dominic Academy offers financial aid and scholarships to those families who qualify. There is not a single income cap set by schools as each family has a different financial profile.  An independent school education is an investment in your child's future. It is also a significant financial commitment. Check the MSDA Tuition, Financial Aid, and Scholarships Webpage for links to other outside resources that may be available to assist with tuition.

Any questions or concerns, please reach out to the Chief Financial Officer, Terry Pappan at 973-226-0660 x1113 or tpappan@msdacademy.org.

By using the RaiseRight app, every time you purchase a gift card / egift card, the school earns points! There are over 1500 stores included, covering everything from coffee, groceries, online stores, hardware and home improvement, gas, retail and so much more! The app is simple to use and you can use anytime you're on the go. Great way to send gift cards for celebrations and milestones as well.

See details and link to download

Reindeer Run Parent Volunteer
Reindeer Run Student Volunteer

MSDA Parents' Association Annual Christmas Social & Holiday Shopping!

Monday, December 12
7:00 pm
Bishops' Dining Room

Celebrate the holidays with the MSDA Parents' Association!

RSVP

Join us on Monday evening, December 12 at 7:00 pm for our annual Christmas Social & Holiday Market in Pettengill Hall outside of the Admissions Office. MSDA clothing and gift items will be available for purchase and light refreshments will be served in the Bishops' Dining Room.

We would like to wish you and your families a very happy holiday season and a joyous and peaceful New Year!

2022/23 Parents' Association Executive Board
LoriJane Dolan, Laurie Natale, and Sheetal Davitt