MCP3 Parent Newsletter-#10

Hello MCP3 Families!

DOE Spirit Week was a HUGE success!! Thank you families for showing your school spirit and helping your child to dress in the daily themed attire! MCP3 really came through and shined each day. Our very first Chant Fest was also a hit and we loved having so many families come to cheer the scholars on! I hope everyone got to watch the videos shared on ClassDojo. Shout out to Ms. Blevins for recording each college chant so that we all could watch!

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

MCP3 Fall Fun- November 1st

Scholars will engage in fun activities in their classroom and during Rauh Room time to celebrate fall. Scholars may wear costumes on this day as long as they are not scary costumes. Please no masks and no weapons or other hand held accessories. Scholars may also bring in treats to share with their classmates for an in-class Trick or Treating. Individually wrapped treats only please.

Parent Teacher Conferences- Next Week Thursday & Friday

Be sure to sign up for your child's conference! This is a wonderful time to hear how your child is progressing so far in K3, set goals for your child, and collaborate with your child's teacher. Parent Teacher conferences are mandatory for all scholars so be sure to select a time slot that works best for you ASAP. Directions to sign up are below.

Ages & Stages Questionnaire- ASQ

The first 5 years of your child’s life are very important for your child because this time sets the stage for success in school and later life. During these years, your child will gain many experiences and learn many skills. We want to be able to provide the best start for your child. MCP3 will provide the Ages & Stages Questionnaires, Third Edition (ASQ 3), to help you keep track of your child’s development. A questionnaire will be provided to you around the time your child turns 3 ½ (42 months) and/or 4 years old (48 months). You will be asked to answer questions about some things your child can and cannot do. The questionnaire includes questions about your child’s communication, gross and fine motor, problem solving, and personal-social skills.

If the questionnaire shows that your child is developing without concerns, we will provide some activities designed for use with ASQ-3 to encourage your child’s continuous development and will provide the next questionnaire at the appropriate time. If the questionnaire shows some possible concerns, we will contact you about getting a more involved assessment for your child. Information will only be shared with other agencies with your written consent.

The first round of ASQs were sent home today to scholars who turned/turn 42 months or 48 months between 8/21/24-11/31/24. Please complete and return the ASQ by 11/14/24. 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.

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

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, November 7th and Friday, November 8th.

Please use the instructions HERE to schedule conferences with your child(ren’s) teacher through the Skyward system. Notifications and reminders will be sent via email so it is important that your email address is on file and accurate.

If you have forgotten your Skyward password, you can request to have your information emailed to you by clicking the “Forgot Password” link below the login.

If you need help with updating your email address or with login/password details, please contact the main MCP3 office. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!

Theme #3: Color, Shape, and Size

Week 2- Shape

Children will review shapes this week. We will also begin using shape, not only as a way to describe something, but also as a way to group items into sets.

Vocabulary Words this week:

star, circle, flower, heart, rectangle, shapes, square, triangle

Read Aloud Books:

Finding Shapes with Fernando

Coletta's Cookies

Math Concepts:

Classification: Shape

STEAM: Simple Machines

Scholars will get to be researchers this week and test simple machines to see if they can make work easier.

MCP3 wants to give a HUGE shout out to the scholars who have celebrated a birthday so far this school year!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY SCHOLARS!! We will begin to give Birthday Shout Outs for each month! Shout out to Ms. B for the fun idea!

Elephants🐘

EARLY VOTING FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IS HAPPENING NOW!

• Early voting began on 10/22
• You can search by your address to find all early voting sites here
• Voting on Tuesday, 11/5
• Click here to find your polling site on Tuesday, 11/5
• Same Day Voter Registration
• Wisconsin is 1 of 21 states that allow same day registration
• This means if you decide you want to vote on Tuesday, 11/5 and have never voted before...YOU CAN!!!
• Just go to your polling site with a valid state ID and proof of residence
• Click here for more information on voter registration
• Include your scholars in the process
• Take them with you to vote
• Talk about the various candidates, issues impacting your family and why voting is important

ALUMNI CONTACT INFORMATION

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

CHILD FRIENDLY EVENTS

• 10/22-10/31: FREE- JACK O LANTERN JUBILEE AND NEW HALLOWEEN VILLAGE
• 10/30: FREE- SYMPHONY HALLOWEEN PAJAMA JAMBOREES, 7-9PM
• 10/31: FREE- TRICK & TREAT MENOMONEE FALLS, 5:30-7:30PM
• 10/31: FREE- TRICK OR TREAT GERMANTOWN, 5:30-7:30
• 11/2: FREE DAY AT THE MILWAUKEE ZOO, 9:30AM-4:30PM

• October is ADHD Awareness Month
• Click here to learn more information
• If you believe your scholar has symptoms of ADHD, please contact your campus principal for assistance

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
• Tuesday, 2/11
• Thursday, 4/29

11/1- MCP3 Fall Fun - Scholars may wear costumes and bring in a treat to share with their class

11/5- No School (Election Day- VOTE!!!)

11/7-11/8 Parent teacher conferences

11/8 - No school for scholars (PT conferences)

11/11- Dress Down Day

11/11-11/14 Friendship week

11/14- Wear Pink & Jeans to symbolize our stand against bullying

11/15- No School (Monthly PD for Staff)

11/25-11/29- No School (Thanksgiving Break)

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