We've entered a season of fall fun and gratitude at MPE. We are grateful for a supportive school community and amazing families like yours! I'm excited to share that for the 2nd year in a row, Mountain Park has been named a Literacy Leader by the Georgia Department of Education! This honor is based upon the number of students reading at or above grade level as measured by the Georgia Milestones Assessment given each spring. Only 26 of Fulton County's 104 schools earned this honor. MPE is proud to be among the top achieving schools! The teamwork displayed by our team of teachers and staff from K-5 and all additional areas of support contribute to this success. In the spirit of gratitude, I ask that you take a moment to drop a note of thanks to any teacher or staff member that has positively impacted your child's life. We will print them as certificates and present before the break. Let's spread some positivity and cheer to those who work so hard to ensure our students' success.
Students in grades 1, 3, and 5 will participate in hearing and vision screening on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Letters about both screenings were sent home with students on Thursday, October 31st. You only need to return the form if you wish for your child to not participate. Please feel free to contact Mrs. Gantenbein at gantenbeinm@fultonschools.org if you have any questions.
Please join us for Grandparent’s Day Lunch when grandparents and special friends are invited to join students for a traditional Thanksgiving lunch in the Mustang Café.
The dates are as follows:
- Thursday, November 21---Grades Kindergarten, 2nd, and 4th
- Friday, November 22---Grades 1st, 3rd, and 5th
** If you have multiple children and need them to eat with a grandparent/guest on the opposite day, please let their teachers know ahead of time.**
The adult lunch price is $5.00 and can be purchased online. Please purchase tickets prior to your lunch day. The link to purchase tickets can be found by visiting the Mountain Park website and clicking the payments tab. Home - Mountain Park Elementary School (fultonschools.org)
Please feel free to submit up to three photos to mpegrandparentsday@gmail.com if you’d like to see them on the slide show during lunch.
The deadline to submit photos is Friday, Nov. 15th.
We will need many volunteers to make this event successful and enjoyable for everyone. Please consider volunteering for a one-hour time slot here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044EAEA629A20-52676564-grandparents
We are thrilled to host our first annual Julia Robinson Math Festival
Thursday, December 12th from 5:30-7 at MPE.
Please join us with your whole family to come explore math through puzzles, play, and other exciting hands-on activities!
Math doesn't need to be scary, hard or boring. Play gives students the opportunity to take charge of their learning, grow from their mistakes, and have fun at the same time. This event is appropriate for all elementary aged students and their math loving guests!
For more information visit JRMF.org.
Does your child have a birthday coming up? We would love to help you celebrate by putting your child's name on the marquee. You can sign up here: Birthday on Marquee
Order forms for the Square 1 Art Fundraiser went home in students’ backpacks on 10/24/24. This is an excellent opportunity to get your students’ artwork on custom keepsakes and MPE will receive a portion of the proceeds. The deadline to place an order is Thursday, November 21, 2024. You may order using the paper form or online using the link below and searching for your student(s). These make wonderful holiday gifts!
Bach to Rock® Alpharetta is a proud Gold sponsor of MPE and is the music school for tomorrow’s songwriters, artists, and pop stars. We encourage students to play the songs they love and develop skills by performing with peers. Our approach is designed for all ages and skill levels, helping students build core musical skills and become confident performers! Whether you’re looking for music lessons, music camps, or a music-themed birthday party, our music school is the perfect place for any aspiring musician.
On-Site Counseling Services at Mountain Park
My name is Samantha Scalabrino, and I am a licensed therapist with The Summit Counseling Center. I work at Mountain Park to provide private, individual counseling to students in need. I have worked as a therapist for 20 years and have previous experience working in schools for children with behavioral difficulties and with special needs.
Students who use my services have a wide range of needs: they may be experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, thoughts of self-harm, and/or behavioral challenges. They may need to learn skills to help with their emotional regulation, manage their ADHD, navigate family transitions such as a divorce or death, or deal with peer conflict/bullying. Students are conveniently seen at school for their sessions, so caregivers do not have to worry about making the time to take them to an appointment.
The first two intake sessions—one with the parent and one with the student—are free of charge. Summit provides financial assistance to families who qualify for extra support and matches insurance rates. Please reach out if you think your child would benefit from counseling and would like more information. My email address is sscalabrino@summitcounseling.org. You can also call Summit directly at 678-893-5300 and visit our website at Mental Health Help in Schools | The Summit Counseling Center.
