MCP: LRN Family Newsletter

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Principal Message - Kanika A. Burks

Good Evening MCP: Lola Rowe North Families,

Though we celebrate Black History every day, February is dedicated for our country to celebrate Black History Month. As we reflect on the legacies of the giants who have come before us, the reality of colorism and stereotypes still exists. Unfortunately some of our scholars are using hurtful and derogatory words towards their peers. These words may have a negative impact on one's self-esteem and love of the skin that they are in. WORDS HAVE POWER! They can heal or hurt. They can empower the soul or devour the spirit! Please speak with your scholar about the importance of lifting each other higher through their spoken and written words. Together we must empower our children to believe in who they are so that they can change the world and establish their legacy in it.

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 Terrific Tuesday and Don't Forget Who You Are!!!

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 is one more day 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 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

BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENTS IN MILWAUKEE

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CHILD-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK

2/7

FREE: Perler Beads for Valentine's Day, Villard Square Library, 5-6PM

2/8

2/9

2/10

2/11

2/12

2/13

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

For additional information, contact Parent Liaison, Lisa Goodman here

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.

FIELD TRIPS

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Thursday, February 15th

4th Grade - Discovery World
Scholars must wear their school uniforms

Thursday, February 22nd

We Are the Drum Field Trip
5th - 8th Grade We Are the Drum 9:15 am - 11:00

K4 - 4th Grade We Are The Drum 11:15 am - 1:00 pm
Scholars must wear their school uniforms

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

5th Grade Field Trip to First Stage
5th grade scholars must wear their uniforms

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

2nd Grade Field Trip to the Survive Alive House
2nd grade scholars must wear their uniforms

Upcoming Dates

Thursday, February 8, 2024

100th Day of School - All Scholars and Staff are asked to dress as if they are 100 years old

Monday, February 12, 2024

February earned Dress Down Day
Elementary Scholars who earned Dress Down Day
Middle School Scholars who earned Dress Down Day

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Middle School Quarter 2 Awards Assembly in the gym at 8:00 am

Thursday, February 15, 2024

Dress to Impress Day for all staff and scholars. Photos of staff and scholars will be taken on this day.
Elementary School Quarter 2 Awards in the gym at 8:00 am

Monday, February 19, 2024