MCP3 Parent Newsletter-#15

Hello MCP3 Families!

It feels as if December is flying by!

This time of year can bring lots of mixed emotions for us all. The excitement of the fun and festivities we have to look forward to can bring us joy, yet the hustle and bustle of preparing, planning, and shopping can at times leave us feeling overwhelmed. In these moments, it is important to remember the reason for the celebrations and to count our blessings. Check out one way we are teaching our scholars, through song, to help them pause and take a minute when they are having big feelings. It is called the S.T.A.R. Song.

When you're feeling really (insert feeling word; angry, sad, anxious, etc.), no matter where we are, there's a way to feel better. There's a way to be a STAR!

With this one thing to remember you'll stop (insert feeling word here; anger, frustration, stressed, etc.) in its tracks. Just Stop....take a deep breath....and relax.

Be sure to ask your child how this S.T.A.R. Song strategy has helped them.

Here are a few important reminders and updates for the next couple of weeks:

Q1 Parent/Family Survey

We want to hear from you and how you think MCP(3) is doing so far this year. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and let us know your thoughts of what is going well for you and your child as well as suggestions for getting better! Click on the link below for the survey ~ your input is invaluable to our continuous improvement efforts!!

https://forms.gle/KpK2e5aoGox1VQCA7

Ages & Stages Questionnaire- ASQ (Round 2)

The second round of ASQs were sent home last week to scholars who turn 42 months or 48 months during the months of December and January. Please complete and return the ASQ by 12/13/24. We look forward to your participation in our developmental screening process! If you choose not to complete the questionnaire, we ask that you email Ms. Peterson @ allison.peterson@mkeprep.com.

No School Friday

Friday is a Professional Development day for staff and there is no school for scholars. Be sure to refer to our MCP calendar for all monthly PD days as well as holiday days off.

Winter Program

Check out the details below for our Winter Program on 12/20/24 @ 9:00 in the Lola Rowe North Gym.

Enrollment for K4

Information will begin to roll out to our K4-8th grade MCP families about re-enrollment. Our K3 scholars do NOT re-enroll into K4. K3 scholars will need to Enroll (as a NEW student during open enrollment) into K4 starting February 1st. K3 families are encouraged to tour the 4 different MCP campuses in January to see which one would be best for their scholar(s). If you would like to set up a visit to tour the campuses, please reach out to Lisa Goodman our parent liaison @ lisa.goodman@mkeprep.com.

More information regarding New Student Open Enrollment will be sent out to K3 parents in January.

Please reach out to our Office Manager Ms. Perine by emailing cassandra.perine@mkeprep.com or calling our office 414-264-6007 with any questions or concerns related to your payment or enrollment.

With Love and Respect,

Ms. Peterson

MCP3 will have their Winter Program on Friday, December 20th @ 9:00am. Our program will be held in the North Gym and families will be asked to enter the gym from the doors off of the playground. It will be approximately 30 minutes long so make sure to be on time so you don't miss it! Scholars will have the opportunity to present a song as a class to celebrate the Holiday season and should come dressed in their class' themes attire (see below).

• Alabama Elephants- Red & Black Dress Attire
• Florida Gators- Red or Green top w/ Black bottoms
• Grambling Tigers- Red, White, or Green
• A&T Bulldogs- Red or White Shirt w/ Black bottoms
• Golden Eagles- Green tops w/ Black Bottoms

*After the program, ALL scholars must walk back to the classrooms with their teacher and class. Scholars will not be able to be signed out from the gym as we need to ensure all scholars are accounted for. If you plan to take your scholar after the program, you may sign them out from the classroom after ALL classes have been dismissed. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding that safety is our number one priority!

Please be prepared to have your scholars dress in the following attire on this day.

Theme #4: Safe and Healthy Me

Week 3- Eating Well

It is often difficult to get little ones to eat well. They sometimes don't like vegetables because they can have a bitter taste or meat because it is difficult to ches. They may even refuse to eat these foods. This week, we will learn why it is important to each foods from all food groups and to eat three meals a day at generally the same time each day.

Vocabulary Words this Week

nutritious, bread, dairy, food groups, fruit, meat, vegetables, ingredients

Read Aloud Books

Eat Green

Helping Grandma and Grandpa

Math Concepts

ABC Patterns

STEAM Growing Alfalfa

Children will be sprouting alfalfa seeds to test the effects light, or the absence of it, has on plant growth.

Happy Birthday to you!! Cha-cha-cha!!

Happy Birthday dear December babies!!!

Happy Birthday to you!! Cha-Cha-cha!

Elephants🐘

QUARTERLY VIP MEETING- TUESDAY, 12/17, 4PM

• Your next VIP Meeting for parents is Tuesday, 12/17, 4PM at Lloyd St. Campus
• Check Class DoJo for details
• 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, 4PM, check Class DoJo for details
• Tuesday, 2/11- 38th Street
• Thursday, 4/29- 36th Street

VISITING MCP POLICY

Milwaukee College Prep always welcomes and encourages visitors, both from within and outside of our school community, to our school. However, in order to assure the safety and well-being of all students and staff, we are requiring the following from all visitors – including parents and guardians:

• Call in advance of your visit
• Families are required to check in with the receptionist at the main entrance.
• When observing in the classroom, parents are asked not to disrupt the education of their child or of other children or to attempt to conduct individual conversations with the teacher during instructional time.
• Parents who are disruptive to the educational process will be asked to leave.
• Please have cell phones off while in the hallways and classrooms.

VOLUNTEERING AT MCP

We love to have parent volunteers help out in the school! If you have time free during the school day and would like to help us with tutoring, copying, cutting, laminating, or any of the other tasks that it takes to make a school run smoothly. To volunteer, we ask that you follow the following process:

• Click here to contact MCP to apply as a volunteer
• All parents must fill out a volunteer form if they would like to help in their class or another room
• If you are interested in volunteering to chaperone an upcoming field trip, please contact your child’s teacher
• Alumni who would like to volunteer should seek pre-approval from that campus’ Principal at least 48 hours in advance

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

12/13- No School (Monthly PD day for Staff)

12/17- VIP Parent Meeting @ Lloyd 4:00pm

12/19- Ugly Sweater Day (Scholars and staff may wear jeans)

12/20- MCP3 Winter Program 9:00am- Scholars dress in program attire

12/23-1/3- Winter Vacation (No School)

1/13- Dress Down Day

1/16- Last day of Q2

1/17- No School (Monthly PD for Staff)

1/20- No School (MLK Day)

1/30- Q2 PT Conferences (Evening)

1/31- No School for scholars- Q2 PT Conferences (Morning)

Email: allison.peterson@milwcollegeprep.com
Website: milwcollegeprep.com
Location: 1350 W North Ave, Milwaukee, WI, USA
Phone: 414-264-6007
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/milwcollegeprep