We've had 21 responses to our November Gratitude Notes for staff. That's 21 smiles and 21 hearts filled with thankfulness for your kind words. Thank you! I've left the link for another week in case you'd like to share. We've had a busy few weeks with our kindergarten Veteran's Day celebration, 3rd grade Trashion Show and the arrival of our WinterFest Baskets! Our kindergarten students had the opportunity to sit with a few brave veterans to learn about the life in the United States Armed Forces. We are grateful to our volunteers and staff that helped make it a special event. Be sure to check out the Veteran's Day display in the media center hallway. Another awesome tribute the the service men and women in our lives that have dedicated their lives to service.
Please join us for Grandparent’s Day Lunch when grandparents and special friends are invited to join students for a traditional Thanksgiving lunch in the Mustang Café.
The dates are as follows:
- Thursday, November 21---Grades Kindergarten, 2nd, and 4th
- Friday, November 22---Grades 1st, 3rd, and 5th
** If you have multiple children and need them to eat with a grandparent/guest on the opposite day, please let their teachers know ahead of time.**
The adult lunch price is $5.00 and can be purchased online. Please purchase tickets prior to your lunch day. The link to purchase tickets can be found by visiting the Mountain Park website and clicking the payments tab. Home - Mountain Park Elementary School (fultonschools.org)
Please feel free to submit up to three photos to mpegrandparentsday@gmail.com if you’d like to see them on the slide show during lunch. The deadline to submit photos is Friday, Nov. 15th.
We will need many volunteers to make this event successful and enjoyable for everyone. Please consider volunteering for a one-hour time slot here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044EAEA629A20-52676564-grandparents
If you have a golf cart and are available to transport our grandparents from their cars to the front of the school, please sign up here:
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/4090D4EADAC2BA1FC1-52849746-grandparents
The Interact Club is collecting gently used glasses (for distance, reading, and sunglasses) for the Roswell Rotary's trip to Costa Rica. Please have your student drop them in the boxes by the carpool door or by the front office. November 22 will be the last day to donate. Thank you in advance for your support!
We are thrilled to host our first annual Julia Robinson Math Festival
Thursday, December 12th from 5:30-7 at MPE.
Please join us with your whole family to come explore math through puzzles, play, and other exciting hands-on activities!
Math doesn't need to be scary, hard or boring. Play gives students the opportunity to take charge of their learning, grow from their mistakes, and have fun at the same time. This event is appropriate for all elementary aged students and their math loving guests!
For more information visit JRMF.org.
Does your child have a birthday coming up? We would love to help you celebrate by putting your child's name on the marquee. You can sign up here: Birthday on Marquee
Order forms for the Square 1 Art Fundraiser went home in students’ backpacks on 10/24/24. This is an excellent opportunity to get your students’ artwork on custom keepsakes and MPE will receive a portion of the proceeds. The deadline to place an order is Thursday, November 21, 2024. You may order using the paper form or online using the link below and searching for your student(s). These make wonderful holiday gifts!
Bach to Rock® Alpharetta is a proud Gold sponsor of MPE and is the music school for tomorrow’s songwriters, artists, and pop stars. We encourage students to play the songs they love and develop skills by performing with peers. Our approach is designed for all ages and skill levels, helping students build core musical skills and become confident performers! Whether you’re looking for music lessons, music camps, or a music-themed birthday party, our music school is the perfect place for any aspiring musician.
On-Site Counseling Services at Mountain Park
My name is Samantha Scalabrino, and I am a licensed therapist with The Summit Counseling Center. I work at Mountain Park to provide private, individual counseling to students in need. I have worked as a therapist for 20 years and have previous experience working in schools for children with behavioral difficulties and with special needs.
Students who use my services have a wide range of needs: they may be experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, thoughts of self-harm, and/or behavioral challenges. They may need to learn skills to help with their emotional regulation, manage their ADHD, navigate family transitions such as a divorce or death, or deal with peer conflict/bullying. Students are conveniently seen at school for their sessions, so caregivers do not have to worry about making the time to take them to an appointment.
The first two intake sessions—one with the parent and one with the student—are free of charge. Summit provides financial assistance to families who qualify for extra support and matches insurance rates. Please reach out if you think your child would benefit from counseling and would like more information. My email address is sscalabrino@summitcounseling.org. You can also call Summit directly at 678-893-5300 and visit our website at Mental Health Help in Schools | The Summit Counseling Center.
