This post was guest authored by Bryan Drewry, founder and former President/Executive Board member of Bexley Minority Parent Alliance (BMPA). As I wrap up my ninth year on the Bexley Minority Parent Alliance (BMPA), I have decided to step down from the Executive Board. BMPA has an outstanding group of volunteer leaders who are committed to moving the organization forward.
By Courtney Baker, PMHNP Social scientists have estimated that roughly 40-50% of our daily activities consist of behaviors that are habitual and automatic. We drive to work without thinking about how we got there. We go to the grocery store and forget what we just purchased. We auto-pay our household bills. When we awaken, our phones alert us to overnight
Below are the notes from our October 2023 meeting. We will also send out the notes summary in our November e-newsletter, which you can sign up for on our website. We do not send additional emails aside from the once-a-month summary. The option is on the main home page beneath "Subscribe for Updates" under "Get Involved" or you can fill
Thank you to everyone who took the time out of their busy schedule to participate in the conversations, virtually or at the library, for our September 2023 Community Meeting. We really appreciate the involvement from all, regardless of whether you reside in Bexley or not, or are a parent of a Bexley student or not--everyone is welcome to our events,
Bexley Minority Parent Alliance (BMPA) continued to have a very productive 2022 academic year, with several firsts and continued collaborations in the school district and community-at-large. We are looking forward to more opportunities to connect in person and hosting additional events in 2023. BMPA partnered with Bexley City Schools (BCS) to host an informational and networking event to talk with
Below are the notes from our March 2023 BMPA Community Meeting. Please let us know if you would like to help with any of the items or events in the notes. We will also send out the notes summary in our March e-newsletter, which you can sign up for on our website. We do not send additional emails aside from
Thank you to everyone who took the time out of their busy schedule to participate in the conversations, virtually or at the library, for our February 2023 Community Meeting. We really appreciate the involvement from all, regardless of whether you reside in Bexley or not, or are a parent of a Bexley student or not--everyone is welcome to our events,
Events during this month have been disheartening and discouraging for all of us. Although progress has been made over the years, it is evident that we have a long way to go. Please reach out to us if we can help you or your family in any way. The BMPA is here to support children, families, and district personnel affected by racism
Despite the unprecedented circumstances, the BMPA had a productive 2020-2021 academic year, with several firsts and continued collaborations in the school district and community-at-large. We are looking forward to more opportunities to connect in person and host additional events in 2021-2022. 2020 began with the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Learning at Capital University, followed soon after by BMPA’s
Bexley Minority Parent Alliance (BMPA) Back-to-School Picnic Sunday, August 15 5:30-7:00 p.m. Jeffrey Park Memorial Shelter House (Shelter House by the mansion and playground) All are welcome, including teachers and staff!* Main dishes (grilled hotdogs and burgers with buns and condiments), chips, water bottles, and plates/utensils/napkins, etc. will be provided. Visit our SignUp Genius link to bring your favorite side
