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MCP: 36th Street Family Newsletter

Week of November 18, 2024

MCP: 36th StreetFamily Newsletter Week of November 18, 2024

"I am determined to build a better tomorrow for me, my family, and my community". ~DOE

Here are MCP we emphasize knowledge, PLUS character. As a part of the MCP family please familiarize yourself with the MCP Family, Volunteer, and Visitor Code of Conduct. Every adult, staff and guest, are modeling the appropriate behavior expectations for our scholars.

Dear MCP - 36th Street Families,


At Milwaukee College Prep, our top priority is the safety and well-being of our scholars and staff. We are writing to remind families about the seriousness of any threats at or about school. As part of our MCP protocol, all threats, regardless of intent, are taken seriously and immediately reported to the Milwaukee Police Department.

Per our Family Handbook, (pg. 25), students who make threatening comments will face disciplinary action, including suspension and, in severe cases, an expulsion hearing. These measures are in place to ensure a safe and respectful learning environment for all scholars.

We kindly request your support in reinforcing the importance of this message with your children. Please remind them that making threatening statements, even in jest, will not be tolerated and carries significant consequences.

Together, we can continue fostering a safe and welcoming environment where every scholar can thrive. Thank you for your partnership in maintaining the safety and integrity of our school community.


If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Ms. Haynes directly at sasha.haynes@mkeprep.com.


Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment for all MCP scholars.


In Service,

Ms. Haynes

36th Street Principal

Dates to Remember

New Family Calendar linked below

Nov. 25th-29th - Thanksgiving break - No school

Dec. 2nd - Picture Retake Day

Dec. 9th - Dress Down Incentive (85% Nov. Dojo Avg.)

Dec. 13th - No School - Staff PD

Dec. 17th - Q2 MCP Family Night

Dec. 19th - Ugly Sweater Day - Jeans allowed

Dec. 20th - Winter Program

Dec. 23rd - Jan. 3rd - Winter Vacation - No School

Jan. 6th - School Resumes

Picture Retake Day

Monday December 2nd - Picture RETAKE Day

Students must wear their MCP uniform to school

Elementary - Navy blue pants and red MCP polo, crewneck or fleece

Middle School - Khaki or navy blue pants, white dress shirt and MCP vest plus tie or ascot - All of MS should be in appropriate uniform daily

Dismissal Concern

There have been recent complaints from our neighbors regarding vehicles blocking them from leaving their houses on 37th Street during afternoon pickup. We kindly request all families to be mindful of this matter. If you are able to pull to the right of the street to allow for the flow of traffic down the middle please do so. Your cooperation in ensuring a smooth flow of traffic not only helps maintain a positive relationship with our neighbors but also contributes to the safety and efficiency of our school community. Thank you for your understanding and support.

Early Care Change

Effective Monday, January 6, 2025, MCP will no longer offer morning care from 7:00-7:30 a.m.

Families who need morning care will need to contact/sign up through the YMCA.

NO MCP staff will be onsite to allow your scholar(s) in until 7:30 a.m.

Parents will need to call the number provided by the YMCA in order for their child to be let into the building.

See the link in Quick Links for the application

Late Pick Up

Late Pickup Policy (Family Handbook - Page 10)

At Milwaukee College Prep, we understand that unforeseen circumstances can arise and result in parents or guardians being unable to pick up their scholar(s) on time. However, to maintain a safe and secure environment for all students, we have established the following policy regarding late pickups:

  • Parents or guardians are expected to pick up their scholar(s) during our designated dismissal period (3:10p-3:40p). If they cannot, they should notify the school as soon as possible to make alternate arrangements.
  • If a scholar is not picked up on time and the school has not been notified of a delay, a designated staff member will attempt to contact the parents or guardians. If contact cannot be made, the staff member will continue supervising the scholar during our late-pickup grace period (3:45 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.) until they are picked up.
  • Late pickup fees will be assessed for students picked up after 4:00 p.m. The per scholar fee will be assessed for every minute after 4:00 p.m. This fee assists in covering MCP's costs of providing supervision staff beyond their contracted hours. Please note that unpaid fees prevent scholars from engaging in extra-curricular activities and 8th-grade promotion.


Fees are based on the tiered system of occurrences below:

Tier 1: 1-2 pickups after 4:00 p.m. will be charged a fee of $1/minute.

Tier 2: 3-5 pickups after 4:00 p.m. will be charged a fee of $5/minute.

Tier 3: 6+ pickups after 4:00 p.m. will be charged a fee of $15/minute.


If a scholar is not picked up by 4:00 p.m. and the school has not been notified of a delay, the designated staff member will contact the emergency contact(s) on the scholar's Skyward profile.


At MCP, scholar safety and supervision are paramount. To ensure safety and well-being, Child Protective Services and/or Local Law Enforcement may be consulted for scholars who are not picked up by 4:30 more than 6 times without reasonable arrangements being made between the family and the school. As mandated reporters, we must legally report signs of abuse and/or neglect.


All school employees are mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect in statute, Wis. Stat. § 48.981(2). When a concern arises, if school staff are unsure whether they have reasonable cause to suspect child maltreatment, they must gather enough information to make this determination.


We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and secure environment for all students.

T.R.E.C.K.

Student Support Services

PARENT LIAISON UPDATE

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FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS

ALUMNI CONTACT INFORMATION

  • MCP would love to keep in touch with our alumni for future events
  • Click here to complete the Alumni Contact form

ADOPTION/FOSTER CARE AWARENESS MONTH

  • November is National Adoption/Foster Care Month!
  • Click here to learn more about Adoption Month
  • Click here to learn more about Wisconsin Department of Children and Families
  • Click here to learn more about Kinship Care (supports child that lives outside his/her home with another relative)
  • Click here to learn more about Foster Care (supports child that lives outside his/her home with a non-relative)

    PREMATURITY AWARENESS MONTH

    • November is also Prematurity Awareness Month!
    • Click here to learn more about November 17th World Prematurity Day
    • Click here to learn more about preventing maternal and infant mortality or morbidity

    QUARTERLY VIP MEETINGS

    • If there are topics you would like MCP to address during our VIP Meetings, please click here to contact Parent Liaison, Lisa Goodman
    • The upcoming VIP dates are as follows:
      • Tuesday, 12/17- Lloyd Street
      • Tuesday, 2/11- 38th Street
      • Thursday, 4/29- 36th Street

    ROAD TO HIGH SCHOOL FOR OUR 8TH GRADE SCHOLARS

    Uniform Order Link

    Did you know you can order student uniforms all year round?

    Remember your orders will take up to 3 to 4 weeks to be completed and delivered to the school.

    If you order now our company will process and complete your order for a delivery to the school in time for Open House.

    https://mcpuniform.itemorder.com/

    Quick Links

    Y-Care 24-25 Registration - Update

    Attached is the flyer for registration for the 24-25 Y-Care registration.

    Starting Jan. 6th the Y will be providing Before Care 6:30 - 7:30

    Any students that arrive early must be signed up for the Y


    Anyone registering on Monday and Tuesday will not be able to start until that week Wednesday.

    If they register on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday they will start the following Monday.


    Registration will be online only this year. Parents need to follow the instructions on page 2 of the flyer to log into their account and then create a profile for each child. Any questions regarding registration should go to schoolage@ymcamke.org or 414-274-0759

    2024-25 Required Forms

    Attached are several forms that are required and some that may pertain to your scholars needs.

    These will be available at Open House but feel free to get ahead start.

    If you are aware of events in the community, please email them to Ms. Haynes so that the information can be shared in upcoming newsletters.
    Dorie Neal
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