MCP: LRN Family Newsletter

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

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Principal Message - Kanika A. Burks

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Good Evening MCP: Lola Rowe North Families,

Last Friday was January One School One Mission (OSOM) activity. For the last hour of the day, Buddy Classrooms (an elementary classroom and a middle school classroom) met to focus on our TRECK Value of EMPATHY. Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. We focus on the following while teaching EMPATHY:

Demonstrates social awareness
Practices curiosity and respect of diversity
Challenges negative thoughts about others
Practices experimental empathy
Reflects on the importance of others
Takes perspective of others
Reflects on the importance of others
Takes perspective of others

With their buddy classrooms and beyond, our scholars and our staff are dedicated to listening to understand while others are speaking. It is not always easy; however, empathy is essential to good character. Take time today to focus on empathy with us by challenging your negative thoughts. The image below provides you with some questions to ask yourself when your are faced with negative thoughts.

Remember you can't be both awesome and negative!! I think you're pretty awesome!!

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow for parent teacher conferences. If you did not schedule a conference, one has been scheduled for you. Please contact your scholar's teacher or the main office to confirm your conference time. Remember Quarter 2 conferences are mandatory.

This newsletter is filled with important information. Pertinent information from the previous newsletter is below the new information. Please be sure to read the entire newsletter until you see the MCP logo!!

Remember the office is closed between 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm to support our dismissal process. If there is an emergency, please call my work cell phone (the number is below). If you have any questions, please contact me.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me via email kanika.burks@mkeprep.com, via the main office 414-264-6600 or via my work cell phone 414-870-2135.

Have a Wonderful Wednesday!!!

Love,

Ms. Burks

MCP: LRN SCHOLAR FEATURED IN AN UPCOMING PLAY

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DeMieria, Class of 2029, will be performing the lead role in the upcoming play, The Day the Waters Came. There are two dates in February when you can support the talents of DeMieria and other young people at the Milwaukee Youth Theatre. We would love your support!! I hope to see you there on Friday, February 2nd or Friday, February 9th. Click on the following link for more details: https://milwaukeeyouththeatre.org/the-day-the-waters-came/

THE MCP SPIRIT STORE IS OPEN

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MCP Spirit Store NOW OPEN!

The online store will be open now until February 20, 2024.

https://mcpspiritstore.com/

Please note spirit wear apparel is not school uniform approved. Spirit wear can ONLY be worn on dress down days.

ALL sales are final! NO returns and/or exchanges.

A Message From Our Parent Liaison

RE-ENROLLMENT SURVEY

Please complete this 5-question survey here
MCP is collecting this data to better assess the needs of our families

PARENT SPIRIT GEAR

Parent Spirit Gear is here but only for a short time
Orders can be placed here until Feb. 20th and then the website will close
The shirts/sweatshirts and joggers can only be worn on dress down days - These DO NOT replace our school uniform
Please also note that there are no returns or exchanges as we will not have any in our Offices to make exchanges
Items will be delivered to each campus just like the current uniform

ALL-NETWORK PARENT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL DATES

PLCs will rotate across all 4 campuses
The next PLC dates are as follows:

Thursday, 2/22, 10AM, 38th Street Campus
Thursday, 5/16, TBD, Lloyd Street Campus

CHILD-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK

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FREE: Board Game Night at Center Street Library, 5-7:30PM

For additional information, contact Parent Liaison, Lisa Goodman here

Opportunity at Pius XI for 4th - 7th Graders

Pius XI Junior Popes Football - 4th - 7th Grade

Pius XI Junior Popes is relaunching in 2024 for all current 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th grade boys looking to learn the game of football.

The season will run from late August through mid-October 2024.

Pius XI Junior Popes Football provides full-contact, youth football with an emphasis on skill development, TEAM FIRST culture, character building and leadership.

Register now through January 31, 2024 for early bird pricing.
Contact jrpopesfootball@piusxi.org with questions or for more information.

Middle School News

Marquette University Upward Bound Programs - 8th Grade Scholars

The Marquette University Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math & Science (UBMS) programs are currently looking for new students to join our family of scholars. We are looking to recruit 8th graders for Upward Bound and 9th graders for UBMS. The deadline to apply is February 28th, 2024.

Please see the flyers below for more detailed information below.

If you have any questions, please contact

Ashlie Dulaney | Assistant Director, EOP Pre-College Division

Office 414.288.7584 | Fax 414.288.1769| Email Ashlie.jones@marquette.edu

Middle School Sweetheart Ball - Friday, February 23, 2024

The Lola Rowe North Campus will be hosting the next Middle School Network Dance on Friday, February 23, 2024. Check out the flyer below for more details.

If you are interested in supporting or volunteering at the Middle School Dance, please complete the following Sweetheart Ball Volunteer Sheet.

If you have any questions, please contact our Middle School Culture Dean, Ms. Felder.

2024 -2025 RE-ENROLLMENT REMINDER

MCP 2024-202 5 RE-ENROLLMENT

Each year, parents are required to complete re-enrollment for all of their scholars planning on attending MCP for the following school year. Next month will mark the start of the Re-Enrollment window for the 2024-2025 school year. The window will be open from January 1st through February 29th. Parents will complete the process through their Skyward Family Access account. Please contact the school office if you need your username or to reset your password.

Please note that the State of Wisconsin requires proof of residency as part of the re-enrollment process. You will be able to upload a picture or scan of one of the following acceptable Proof of Residency documents:

Wisconsin driver's license or ID card with a current Wisconsin residence address
Paycheck stub or earnings statement with your employer's name and address issued within the last 90 days
Wisconsin Works, Wisconsin Shares, and BadgerCare notices and correspondence including Food Share/Quest benefits received within the last 90 days.
Utility Bill for water, gas, electricity, or landline telephone service issued within the last 90 days. Includes cable and internet services
A signed current residential lease (including the landlord's name, address, and phone #)Account Statement from a bank/financial institution issued within the last 90 days. (includes savings, checking, money market, and brokerage accounts.)

In addition, the school family account balance must be paid in full or a payment plan arranged with the campus Director of Operations prior to your scholar's verification of re-enrollment is processed by the school.