Each year, GCPS collects feedback from our families about their child's school as part of our commitment to improvement. This year, the school district is partnering with the Center for Educational Effectiveness to give Educational Effectiveness Surveys (EES) that provide feedback on nine characteristics of high-performing schools. Those characteristics are:
• A clear and shared focus
• High standards and expectations for all students
• Effective school leadership
• Strong communication and opportunities to work together
• What we teach, how we teach, and how learning is aligned with state standards
• Frequent monitoring of learning and teaching
• Focused professional development
• Supportive learning environment
• High levels of family and community involvement
In addition, the survey asks about two other areas associated with high-performing schools- district support for improvement and respect for diverse cultures and backgrounds.
The survey will be available for you to complete through Thursday, February 29. We hope you will lend your voice to making Gwinnett County Public Schools the best it can be for our students.
Please use this link to access the Family Survey.
The Mountain Park PTA has four vacancies on the executive board and one chair position for school year 2024-2025. If you, or someone you know, are interested in one of these positions, please complete this PTA Nomination Form.
Spring conferences will be held on March 6-7. On these two days, students are dismissed at 12:15. Parents can sign up for a conference through Friday, March 1. The link is posted on our school webpage and https://ptcfast.com/schools/SpringMPES. Use these Parent Directions for additional help.
Our school district adopted a new form of school-to-home communication called ParentSquare. This unified communications platform is designed to keep parents and guardians informed and encourage greater engagement and connection with your child’s school and Gwinnett County Public Schools.
ParentSquare provides a safe way for district administrators, school principals, teachers, staff, and parents to receive and send information, such as:
- Weather-related closings & delays
- School information
- Share pictures and files
- See calendar items
- Upcoming school activities
All district and school information will be sent to your computer or phone via email and/or text via ParentSquare. For even more convenience, download the ParentSquare app (available for free for iOS and Android devices). Please note that Mountain Park staff will communicate with parents via Class Dojo and email.
- No left turn into school off Brownlee Road
- Turn around in the cul-de-sac at the end of Brownlee Road
- Be patient - If you cannot be patient and go to the end of the line, the student can always ride the bus.
- Be nice and follow the rules.
- Remember that “park and walk” is NOT an option.
A GCPS school bus can transport every Mountain Park student.
Mountain Park ES offers a birth to five program called Play2Learn. We hold class on Tuesdays from 9:00-10:30. Contact Charlotte Thomas at charlotte.r.thomas@gcpsk12.org for questions.
Mountain Park ES MyPaymentsPlus is NOW available for the 2023-2024 school year!
All parents need to access MyPaymentsPlus to:
- review/sign orientation documents online,
- add funds to student meal payment account, and/or
- make local school contributions
Documents that you will need to review in MyPaymentsPlus include:
- Free/reduced applications is more than just meals!
- Title I The Plan . . . The Promise 2023-2024
- GCPS 2023-2024 student conduct behavior code
- GCPS 2023-2024 handbook information for students and families
- Media Release Opt-Out
- Parent AKS Overview
Helpful Links
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Being a Title I school, all Mountain Park ES students can receive free breakfast. However, lunch prices are still determined by the student's lunch status.
2023-2024 Meal Price Information
A la Carte Snacks for Purchase - Cash Only
- BBQ Baked Lays ($1.00)
- Boom Chicka Pop Popcorn ($1.00)
- Rice Krispy Treat ($1.00)
- Dasani Water ($1.25)
Free and Reduced Information
- The online SY24 Free and Reduced application is now available – SY24 Free and Reduced Online Application
Upcoming Events
- February 23 - Bingo Night @ 6:00
PTA Contributions are not included on MyPaymentsPlus; visit Mountain Park PTA to:
- purchase your Mountain Park ES PTA 2023-24 Membership
- check out Mountain Park ES spiritwear offerings
February 23 - Bingo Night @ 6:00
February 26 - March 1 - Book Fair
February 28 - 5th Trip to Trickum MS
March 4-8 - Read Across America Week
March 4-8 - Exceptional Children's Week
March 6-7 - Early Release @ 12:15
March 8 - Interim Assessment - 3rd Grade Social Studies
March 11 - Interim Assessment - 3rd - 5th Grades ELA
March 12 - Interim Assessment - 1st - 5th Grades Math
March 13 - Interim Assessment - 3rd - 5th Grades Science
March 14 - Interim Assessment - 4th - 5th Grades Social Studies
March 14 - 3rd Grade Field Trip to Dunwoody Nature Center
March 15 - Digital Learning Day #4
March 22 - Kindergarten Program @ 9:00
March 29 - Heritage Shirt Day
April 1-5 - Spring Break (no school)