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Dear Mountain Park Families,

I hope you and your family remain safe during the incoming stormy weather. Remember that all schools and offices are closed Friday, September 27. At some point during the day tomorrow, I will come up to the school and assess the grounds and building to ensure no damage exists. Our district operations crew will also be ready to support any needs that may arise. Please keep an eye on your email for any information from the district for any weekend activities (MPE didn't have any planned).

One of my favorite things to do is visit classrooms and see our amazing teachers in action. Enjoy a few shots from my visits. It's always great to see teachers engaging with students in small groups. This is the time teachers can meet students individual needs, provide extra support or extend the curriculum to challenge students.

Our students also SHINE in our Specials classes. Every week students attend Art, Music, PE (twice per week) and Media (grades K &1) or Construction (grades 2-5). Our specials teachers would like to share all of the hard work happening in their classes with you as well. Please review our Special Areas Newsletter below!

I know that it is quite frustrating to still not have an officer to support our carpool line. It is important that our parents navigate our carpool line carefully, and with respect for each other. Please remember to adhere to the following important guidelines

• Please do not pull around cars in the morning drop off line. We are moving as quickly as possible and will move the line quickly if students are ready to exit on the passenger side when parents pull up to the adult.
• Please remain in the lane that you pull into until the merge point. When you change lanes, it backs up the line for other parents waiting.
• Please exercise kindness and model respect for your children.
• Remember students are never tardy on the bus!

Tuesday, October 8th is Fall Picture Day. On this day, all students will take their individual pictures for the yearbook. School portraits will be taken by BPI Photography. Please note, the printed date on the flyer sent home in Thursday folders today says October 9th. This is incorrect. Picture Day will be on the 8th.

For those who wish to order online using a debit or credit card, click our school’s prepay link below to order:

1. Online Prepay Purchase / Credit Cards:

https://bpiphotography.net/view-order-photos/

1. Cash or Check (with an order form, collected by a BPI photographer)

a. ONLY accepted on Picture Day

b. Cash - Exact Change only

c. Checks made payable to: BPI Photography

Pre-Orders are available through picture day, and those packages will deliver back to the school for your child to bring home. You CAN still order pictures after picture day all-year long, but post-picture day orders ship directly home, so there will be a residential shipping charge. BPI guarantees 100% satisfaction. If you are unsatisfied, upon return of your original package, you may receive a full refund. You may also have your student retake their picture on makeup day and BPI will reorder that package for you. If you have any questions about Picture Day, please contact Mrs. Gantenbein at gantenbeinm@fultonschools.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

Purchase Your Yearbook TODAY by clicking this link: Jostens Yearbook Ordering Link

Prices Will Increase by $5 Until February

5th Grade Ads: Deadline is 12/20 (NO EXCEPTIONS!)

There is a new and easy way for MPE families to send in photos for use! Family Photo Share

If for some reason you have not registered with Pick Up Patrol and need a registration link, please send an email to Shannon Anderson at Andersons5@fultonschools.org. Remember, you must submit all transportation changes using the app. The default transportation will be how they normally go home. If your student normally goes home a certain way, there’s no need to enter it on that day. Plan changes are only for when it differs from the default plan. Also, if you need a carpool or walker number, email andersons5@fultonschools.org or call the front office. Thanks so much!

Remember that every Friday is Spirit Day! Encourage your students to wear their MPE Mustang Spiritwear!

October 1-2 | Reading MAP Testing-4th Grade only

October 2 | School Custodian Appreciation Day

October 5 | Roswell Youth Day Parade

October 14-15 | Fall Break

October 16 | Professional Development Day (students off)

October 30 | MPE Community Meet Up-Brookfield

November 5 | Election Day/Remote Day

Dates and venues are subject to change.

We are still in need of a few positions on our full board. If you are interested in learning more about any of the following positions, please email Janet Park @ janet.park88@gmail.com

• Grandparents Day - help prepare for the event on 11/21 and 11/22
• Spring Fling - secure vendors for the event on 4/25
• Science Lab - lead one grade in two labs, labs are already prepared, need leads to run the lab
• Holiday Extravaganza Basket Coordinators - answer questions regarding baskets via email, help organize baskets in the library on 11/7 and 11/8 for two grades
• Drama Club - the Drama Club is looking for Shadow Volunteers to fill several positions for the 2025/2026 MPE production. The positions they're looking for include Shadow Directors (TWO), Shadow Producer, Shadow Carpenter, Shadow Props and Shadow Choreographer.

Please join us in the Science Lab the week of October 7th to assist with a fun Motion lab.

Parents will get to help build ramps with the students.

Sign up here: Kindergarten Science Lab

Every Friday our amazing Dad's Club relieves the teachers for a morning of carpool take over. Come join in on the fun opening car doors for the students. The kids love having the dads there while music is playing and the blow up man is dancing. Sign up through our sign up genius (link below) or reach out to Corey Perlman, corey@impactsocialmedia.com, with any questions.

Dad's Club Carpool Takeover

We are just $2,000 short of our goal! Your membership provides funding for important MPE programs, field trips, cultural art experiences for students, supplies and materials, and much more! By supporting our programs, you are investing in the future of our students and our community! To find out additional information on the various PTA memberships, please click the link below!

Join The MPE PTA

The Fulton County School Nutrition Program is dedicated to serving all students nutritious, safe and customer acceptable meals in support of academic achievement. We believe that each month you should be able to click the below link and be taken directly to the current month's menu! Contact MPE Cafeteria Manager Suvin Varagese at varageses@fultonschools.org.

Fulton County Menus

In the Creative Minds Art Club, we champion the artist in everyone. Our mission is to inspire confidence in artistry and reveal the magic of creation.

Students will come into a WORKING ARTIST STUDIO where they will learn techniques for their OWN creations. Some projects will be teacher-led, but the goal is to allow students to find their inspiration and create from there — we value process and experimentation over final products, because that’s where real learning and creativity lie.

Classes are limited to 10 so that each student receives 1:1 time working on their projects.

In the Creative Minds Art Club, it’s more than just an art project, you'll leave with a sense of accomplishment and newfound confidence. Link - https://paulambrett.com/creativeminds-art-club

There is an exciting new outdoor adventure designed for young explorers and their families. As you walk along the trail at Leita Thompson, keep your eyes peeled for amazing creatures inspired by real animals in our local environment.

You’re invited to see Roswell Theatre Company enact Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale of a boy, his insect friends and their amazing journey across the ocean on a giant piece of fruit! Get your tickets today to see the magic…right before your eyes!

Roswell High School Auditorium

Thursday 9/26 | 7pm

Friday 9/27 | 7pm

Saturday 9/28 | 2pm & 7pm

$20 Adults

$15 Students

$10 Kids under 12

https://rhstheatre.ludus.com/index.php

Mountain Park PTA is thrilled to partner with Maura Roberts Photography for our annual family photo fundraiser! Choose a 15-minute appointment from one of four available days, with sessions held outdoors at unique locations each date:

September 22, 2024 – Roswell Mill, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

September 29, 2024 – Roswell Square, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

October 27, 2024 – Bulloch Hall, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

November 10, 2024 – Barrington Hall, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

The $40 cost covers your sitting fee and 15-minute session with Maura Roberts. This fee is donated directly to MPE PTA and is non-refundable should you need to cancel your appointment. Digital files and photo packages will be available for purchase at your viewing appointment.

Sign up and pay online at Maura Roberts Photography: 2024 MPE Photo Fundraiser

If you’re unable to secure a spot and would like to be added to the waitlist, please complete the form at the following link: Waitlist Form

For questions, contact mpephotofundraiser@gmail.com

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.

The weekly Mustang Flyer newsletter keeps you informed about important information regarding the school community, upcoming events, and opportunities for you to get involved.

Please submit your news items, including any visual media such as photos, flyers, and videos, to mpemustangflyer@gmail.com. Submissions are accepted until Tuesday for that week's newsletter.

We would like to thank our amazing sponsors of 2024-2025. With the support of these sponsors, meals and gift cards to local establishments will be provided to staff throughout the year! If you are interested in becoming a business partner please reach out to Katie Jones at mpepta@gmail.com

Platinum:

Aurora Cineplex | Jared Davis, State Farm | Lucia's | Terp Construction

The Summit Counseling Center | The Tutor Doctor | Jones & Kolb | Jared Davis

Gold:

Back to Rock Alpharetta | The Budget Edit | Elite Skillz Fitness | Mighty Dog Roofing

Modern Cottage Design | Mathnasium - West Roswell

Silver:

Harmony Chiropractic Center | Moxie Blossoms | Outback Steakhouse | SmartMed

Bronze:

Hello Garage | Megan & Natalie Real Estate | Tolbert-Yilmaz School of Dance

Building Kidz of Roswell | We Rock The Spectrum