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It's finally starting to feel like fall (at least in the AM)! I'm so excited for all of our fall events coming up! BIG thanks to our 5th Grade Farewell parents who worked so hard to create a beautiful float for our 5th graders to ride in the Roswell Youth Day parade. I know the students had a blast and created memories they won't soon forget. Upcoming fall school events include

10/18-5th Grade Dance!

10/30-6 pm Mustang Meet Up (Parent meeting-see flyer below)

10/31-Book Character Dress Up Day

11/8-Fall Family Movie Night (Minions Return of Gru)

11/21 (K,2,4) & 11/22 (1,3,5)-Grandparents Day Lunch

12/12-Family Math Night

Additional details will be shared about each event, but for now, save the dates! It's always SO fun to see the kids enjoying themselves with school friends at our school events. I hope your families can all join us! Don't forget, Fulton's Fall Break for students is October 14-16. We hope your family has a safe and enjoyable break!

Students may now spend the points they've earned for staying on the TRAIL at the PBIS store. We've mobilized the store with a fancy cart full of fun prizes. The cart will visit each grade level regularly and we will add prizes and experiences as the year continues. Enjoy a few fun photos of students shopping below! Congrats to all of our Mustangs for staying on the TRAIL and being recognized for their positive behavior and choices. BIG Thanks to MPE's School Governance Council for providing the funding to purchase the PBIS store prizes!

We are preparing to install our Veteran's Day display. We are collecting photos of student family members who have served in the Armed Forces to display on our wall. Please send a photo no larger than 5x7. If you have submitted a photo previously, we have those photos to display. Please include the following information. Name, Rank, and Branch in which they served. Photos can be sent to the front office, labeled Veteran's Day, or emailed to Judy Lagasse at lagasse@fultonschools.org. Please submit photos no later than October 31st.

The Red Ribbon Week Campaign is the oldest and largest drug prevention program in the nation. During the week of October 28th- November 1st we will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week. This year’s theme is “Life is a Movie, Film Drug Free”. Here at MPE we want to focus on healthy choices we can make every day to promote a healthy mind and body. Throughout the week of October 28th- November 1st there will be various themed activities for your child to participate in, one of these activities includes dress up days throughout the week. Please see the flyer below for the themes. Additionally, students throughout the month will be learning about healthy choices during their guidance lesson.

I'm excited to introduce a new way to deepen our community connections. This year we will offer Mustang Meet Ups. Meet ups are intended to provide an opportunity for parents to connect with each other, as well as school administration and discuss pertinent school topics. The first meet up will be hosted at Brookfield Clubhouse. All families are welcome regardless of neighborhood of residence. Our next meet ups will be hosted on January 22 (location TBD) and March 19 at Panera Bread.

I have invited FCS School Police to attend our October meet up. I haven't yet received confirmation, but am hopeful someone will be able to attend.

Please come take a look in the Lost n Found before it’s donated.

It will be out front or in the front hallway a week before it’s donated for easier viewing.

It will be donated on Tuesday, 10/29

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.

Bus Driver Appreciation is the week of 10/21-10/25.

PTA will be taking care our amazing bus drivers,

but we’d love for everyone to make a homemade card for their bus driver

Wednesday, 10/23

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

Purchase Your Yearbook TODAY by clicking this link: Jostens Yearbook Ordering Link

Prices Will Increase by $5 Until February

5th Grade Ads: Deadline is 12/20 (NO EXCEPTIONS!)

There is a new and easy way for MPE families to send in photos for use! Family Photo Share

If for some reason you have not registered with Pick Up Patrol and need a registration link, please send an email to Shannon Anderson at Andersons5@fultonschools.org. Remember, you must submit all transportation changes using the app. The default transportation will be how they normally go home. If your student normally goes home a certain way, there’s no need to enter it on that day. Plan changes are only for when it differs from the default plan. Also, if you need a carpool or walker number, email andersons5@fultonschools.org or call the front office. Thanks so much!

Remember that every Friday is Spirit Day! Encourage your students to wear their MPE Mustang Spiritwear!

October 14-15 | Fall Break

October 16 | Professional Development Day (students off)

October 30 | MPE Community Meet Up-Brookfield

November 5 | Election Day/Remote Day

Dates and venues are subject to change.

Publix

Publix Partnership

Click on Publix Partners

Join Club Publix or Log In

Go to Settings

Scroll down to Publix Partner

Add Mountain Park Elementary and Save your changes

Plug in your phone number any time you shop at Publix and a portion of the sales goes back to the school!

Kroger

Kroger Partnership

Join Kroger Club or Log In

Go to MyAccount

Scroll down to Community Rewards

Add Mountain Park Elementary and Save your changes

Plug in your phone number any time you shop at Kroger and a portion of the sales goes back to the school!

We are still in need of a few positions on our full board. If you are interested in learning more about any of the following positions, please email Janet Park @ janet.park88@gmail.com

• Grandparents Day - help prepare for the event on 11/21 and 11/22
• Spring Fling - secure vendors for the event on 4/25
• Science Lab - lead one grade in two labs, labs are already prepared, need leads to run the lab
• Holiday Extravaganza Basket Coordinators - answer questions regarding baskets via email, help organize baskets in the library on 11/7 and 11/8 for two grades
• Drama Club - the Drama Club is looking for Shadow Volunteers to fill several positions for the 2025/2026 MPE production. The positions they're looking for include Shadow Directors (TWO), Shadow Producer, Shadow Carpenter, Shadow Props and Shadow Choreographer.

Every Friday our amazing Dad's Club relieves the teachers for a morning of carpool take over. Come join in on the fun opening car doors for the students. The kids love having the dads there while music is playing and the blow up man is dancing. Sign up through our sign up genius (link below) or reach out to Corey Perlman, corey@impactsocialmedia.com, with any questions.

Dad's Club Carpool Takeover

We are just $2,000 short of our goal! Your membership provides funding for important MPE programs, field trips, cultural art experiences for students, supplies and materials, and much more! By supporting our programs, you are investing in the future of our students and our community! To find out additional information on the various PTA memberships, please click the link below!

Join The MPE PTA

The Reflections Program is a National PTA and Georgia PTA cultural arts competition. Since 1969, over 10 million students across the nation have taken part in this popular PTA program. To participate in the MPE Reflections Exposition please fill out your students' entry form located on

fillable-student-entry-form_reflections.pdf (pta.org)

The purpose of this program is to provide an opportunity for students to use their creative talents by expressing themselves through their own original works. The excitement and enthusiasm that the program generates for students, parents, schools and communities is unmatched with the majority of Georgia PTAs participating in the program at all PTA levels.

That’s why the Reflections Program provides an excellent opportunity for students of all ages to:

• Unleash their creative talents and be inspired
• Express themselves imaginatively in their artwork
• Experience the joy and fun of making art
• Tap into critical thinking skills to create art inspired by the annual theme
• Receive positive recognition for their original works of art

Mountain Park is excited to be participating in the Reflections competition this year! If your child is interested in Visual Art, Music, Dance, Film, Photography, or Writing, this competition is for them! Students K-5 may submit works in as many categories as they wish. MPE students will showcase their works in November at Mountain Park School. Two winners from each grade in every category will advance to the District level! LET’S GET CREATIVE!

We are looking for a few individuals who can assist with the Reflections Showcase in November at MPE and for any parents or community members in the arts fields to volunteer as judges.

In the Creative Minds Art Club, we champion the artist in everyone. Our mission is to inspire confidence in artistry and reveal the magic of creation.

Students will come into a WORKING ARTIST STUDIO where they will learn techniques for their OWN creations. Some projects will be teacher-led, but the goal is to allow students to find their inspiration and create from there — we value process and experimentation over final products, because that’s where real learning and creativity lie.

Classes are limited to 10 so that each student receives 1:1 time working on their projects.

In the Creative Minds Art Club, it’s more than just an art project, you'll leave with a sense of accomplishment and newfound confidence. Link - https://paulambrett.com/creativeminds-art-club

There is an exciting new outdoor adventure designed for young explorers and their families. As you walk along the trail at Leita Thompson, keep your eyes peeled for amazing creatures inspired by real animals in our local environment.

Mountain Park PTA is thrilled to partner with Maura Roberts Photography for our annual family photo fundraiser! Choose a 15-minute appointment from one of four available days, with sessions held outdoors at unique locations each date:

September 22, 2024 – Roswell Mill, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

September 29, 2024 – Roswell Square, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

October 27, 2024 – Bulloch Hall, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

November 10, 2024 – Barrington Hall, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

The $40 cost covers your sitting fee and 15-minute session with Maura Roberts. This fee is donated directly to MPE PTA and is non-refundable should you need to cancel your appointment. Digital files and photo packages will be available for purchase at your viewing appointment.

Sign up and pay online at Maura Roberts Photography: 2024 MPE Photo Fundraiser

If you’re unable to secure a spot and would like to be added to the waitlist, please complete the form at the following link: Waitlist Form

For questions, contact mpephotofundraiser@gmail.com

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.

Monthly Menus Now Available HERE!

The Fulton County School Nutrition Program is dedicated to serving all students nutritious, safe and customer acceptable meals in support of academic achievement. We believe that each month you should be able to click the below link and be taken directly to the current month's menu! Contact MPE Cafeteria Manager Suvin Varagese at varageses@fultonschools.org.

Fulton County Menus

The Fulton County School Nutrition Program is dedicated to serving all students nutritious, safe and customer acceptable meals in support of academic achievement. We believe that each month you should be able to click the below link and be taken directly to the current month's menu! Contact MPE Cafeteria Manager Suvin Varagese at varageses@fultonschools.org.

Fulton County Menus

The weekly Mustang Flyer newsletter keeps you informed about important information regarding the school community, upcoming events, and opportunities for you to get involved.

Please submit your news items, including any visual media such as photos, flyers, and videos, to mpemustangflyer@gmail.com. Submissions are accepted until Tuesday for that week's newsletter.

We would like to thank our amazing sponsors of 2024-2025. With the support of these sponsors, meals and gift cards to local establishments will be provided to staff throughout the year! If you are interested in becoming a business partner please reach out to Katie Jones at mpepta@gmail.com

Platinum:

Aurora Cineplex | Jared Davis, State Farm | Lucia's | Terp Construction

The Summit Counseling Center | The Tutor Doctor | Jones & Kolb | Jared Davis

Gold:

Back to Rock Alpharetta | The Budget Edit | Elite Skillz Fitness | Mighty Dog Roofing

Modern Cottage Design | Mathnasium - West Roswell

Silver:

Harmony Chiropractic Center | Moxie Blossoms | Outback Steakhouse | SmartMed

Bronze:

Hello Garage | Megan & Natalie Real Estate | Tolbert-Yilmaz School of Dance

Building Kidz of Roswell | We Rock The Spectrum