MCP: LRN Family Newsletter

Good Morning MCP: Lola Rowe North Families,

Please enjoy the video above that highlights all of the Black History Month programs in the MCP Network. A special shout out to LahLi C., class of 2029 (7th grade), and Ms. Wilder, Office Administrator. Their voices represented the MCP: Lola Rowe North Campus in our network's rendition of Lift Every Voice and Sing. Your feedback has been truly valued and will be utilized as we begin to plan and prepare for our 2025 Black Excellence Event. If you have not done so, please complete the Black Excellence Family Survey by using this link https://forms.gle/kx7pYQcgRHSui1Dr6.

March is National March into Literacy Month and our theme at the North Campus this Week is Read to Succeed Week! It is important that our entire school community has a love of reading!! We kicked off our week on Monday during assembly. Tuesday was Read Together Tuesday and scholars read with a friend in the classroom, their One School One Mission Partners or read to their stuffed animal, doll or action figure. While of 3rd - 8th graders are in Wednesday assembly, our K4 - 2nd grade scholars will enjoy being virtually read to by listening to one of the stories from the following two websites:

JustUs and Books

Neflix Bookmarks

Thursday our scholars are invited to bring their favorite book to school and/or dress as their favorite character from a book!!! Mystery Readers will visit our campus to read their favorite books to our scholars!! Friday is Books, Bows, Bow Ties, Buddies and Blue Jeans Day!! We will end our week wearing fun attire and spending the afternoon with our One School One Mission Reading Buddies.

Our 7th Grade Scholars traveled to Camp Whitcomb Mason on Monday to begin their two day team building experience!! They had the opportunity to work together through various obstacles and challenges. They also had an opportunity to explore nature, while getting to know one another better and to spend some time reflecting on who they are, what they want and where they are going! Shout out to the 7th Grade Team for chaperoning this overnight camping trip and supporting our scholars as they continue to learn and grow!!

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

2023 - 2024 MCP Family Handbook

Special Dietary Needs

Parents of children who have special dietary needs based on a severe food allergy or religious restrictions must fill out the Medical Statement for Special Dietary Needs form and have it signed by their child’s physician. This must be turned into the main office. Milwaukee College Prep may choose, at their discretion, to make a food substitution, but is not required to provide a substitution.

Beverages

● Allowed: water; fruit and vegetable juices and fruit-based drinks that contain at least 50% fruit juice; milk; soymilk; sports drinks.

● Not allowed: soda; energy drinks; beverages containing caffeine (including coffee).

Portion sizes of foods sent in bag lunches or for snacks

● Two ounces for chips, fries, crackers, popcorn, cereal, trail mix, nuts, seeds, cereal bars, granola bars, pastries, muffins, doughnuts, cookies, bagels, dried fruit, jerky, and other bakery items

● Items not allowed by school policy may be confiscated.

We discourage the bringing of fast food to students for lunch. If this does occur on an emergency or special occasion, please choose healthier options such as subs. Above guidelines for soda and portion sizes apply to lunches brought in. To avoid disruptions to the school day, the delivery of food by third party food delivery companies (UberEats, Grubhub, DoorDash, etc.) is prohibited. Listed guardians are allowed to drop off lunch to scholars. This food can, and will only be consumed during the scholar’s designated lunch period.

Dear Parent/Guardian:

Wisconsin Students in Grades 3rd-8th will be participating in the Forward assessment during the March 18th - April 26th testing window.

The Forward assessment tests students in the areas of Mathematics and English Language Arts. In addition, 4th and 8th graders will be assessed in Social Studies and Science. One or more subtests may be administered daily during the identified time frame and it is very important that your son or daughter be in school during this time. Students not in school on the scheduled testing days will be scheduled for a make-up test prior to the close of the testing window.

Here is an Informational Brochure for Families which gives more information about the assessment including its purpose, what scores will be provided, and how the scores will be used.

The Forward assessment measures the knowledge and skills your student(s) should have acquired by the time they reach each grade level. Their performance on the assessment will not affect any of their current grades. Please encourage your son or daughter to take the test seriously and do the best they can. The results of these tests will be used to help school staff make determinations or placement in classes to best support your child(ren).

If you have any questions, please contact Amber Aulozzi at amber.aulozzi@milwcollegeprep.com.

ALL-NETWORK PARENT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL DATES

• PLCs will rotate across all 4 campuses
• The next PLC date is as follows:
• Thursday, 5/16, TBD, Lloyd Street Campus

CAMPS

• Academic Camps
• Athletic Camps
• Arts Camp, The Art of Nature
• Boys and Girls Club Overnight Camps
• Chamber Music Camp
• Cloud 9 Workshop Camp
• Club SciKidz
• Creative Arts Camps
• First Stage Theatre Academy
• Milwaukee Bucks Basketball Camp
• Milwaukee Recreation
• Specialty Camps
• Summer I.D.E.A.S. University School of Milwaukee
• UWM College for Kids
• YMCA Day Camps
• YMCA Camp Minikani

CHILD-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK

• 3/6
• FREE: Spring in Bloom: A Library Flower Garden at Atkinson Library, 4-5:30PM

• 3/7
• FREE: Milwaukee Public Museum- Thank You Thursday, 10AM-4:30PM
• FREE: Build It at Zablocki Library, 3:30-5PM
• FREE: Building at Center Street Library, 3:30-5:30PM
• 3/9
• FREE: Mario Party at Menomonee Falls Library, 10-11:30AM
• FREE: Family Art Workshops, Sharon Lynne Center for the Arts, 10AM-12PM
• FREE: Saturday Youth Program with Milwaukee Repertory at Center Street Library, 1-3:30PM

• 3/10
• FREE: Creative Time for Families at Lynden Sculpture Garden, 12:30-2:30PM
• FREE: It Takes a Village at Betty Brinn Museum, 5-7PM

• 3/11
• FREE: Paws to Read at Atkinson Library, 4-5PM
• FREE: Pokemon Phenomenon at Brookfield Public Library, 4:30-5:30PM
• FREE: Paws to Relax at Center Street Library, 5:30-6:30PM

• 3/12
• FREE: French Club at East Library, 3:30-5PM
• FREE: Board Game Night at Center Street Library, 5-7:30PM

For additional information, contact Parent Liaison, Lisa Goodman here

Monday, March 4 - Tuesday, March 5, 2024

• 7th Grade Field Trip to Camp Whitcomb-Mason
• 7th Grade Families have received specific details via email

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

• Selected MS Scholars Field Trip to 5 Point Art Gallery + Studio
• Scholars must wear their uniforms

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

• 6th - 8th Grade Field Trip to the Battle Scar Kids Experience at Marquette University
• 6th - 8th Grade Scholars must wear their uniforms

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

• Black and Purple Shirt Field Trip to an Admiral's Game
• Letter from our CEO, Mr. Al Keith to the families of Black and Purple Shirt Scholars
• Scholars must wear their black or purple shirts and uniform bottoms

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

Friday, May 31, 2024

• 5th - 6th Grade Girls Field Trip to the Go Girl! Conference
• 5th - 6th grade scholars must wear their uniforms

Monday, March 4, 2024 - Friday, March 8, 2024

• Read to Succeed Week

Friday, March 15, 2024

• Staff In-Service Day
• No Scholar Attendance

Monday, March 18, 2024

• FORWARD Test Window Opens

Monday, March 25, 2024 - Monday, April 1, 2024

• Spring Break
• No Scholar Attendance

Tuesday, April 2, 2024

• Classes Resume

Friday, May 3, 2024

• Staff In-Service
• No Scholar Attendance

Friday, May 24 - Monday, May 27, 2024

• Memorial Day Weekend
• No Scholar Attendance

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

• Classes Resume

Friday, May 31, 2024

• 8th Grade Completion Ceremony at 10:00 am

Thursday, June 6, 2024

• Last Day of School
• The school day ends at 12:00 pm

The Wilson Center is excited for the many Summer Camps being held here with our community partners in addition to our own Arts Camp. See below for camps focusing on theater, music and writing.

Use this link for more information https://www.wilson-center.com/summer-camps

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

Email: kanika.burks@mkeprep.com
Website: www.milwcollegeprep.com
Location: 1350 West North Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, USA
Phone: 414-264-6600
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