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MCP: LRN Family Newsletter

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

MCP: LRN FamilyNewsletter Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Principal Message - Kanika A. Burks

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Good Afternoon MCP: Lola Rowe North Families,


Our attendance goal for the year is 93%. We currently have a year to date average of 93.4%; however, our weekly attendance decreased last week to 89.8%. It is important to keep our daily and weekly attendance up so that we can maintain or exceed our year to date average of 93%. Today's attendance was 94.65%! Way to go North Campus!!!


We kicked of National Literacy Month with a Read to Succeed Week! A special SHOUT OUT to one of our amazing grandparents for making bows and bow ties to provide scholars who did not have them on Books, Bows and Bow Ties Day last Friday. Our scholars ended their week reading with their One School One Mission partners! We are encouraging all of our scholars to read at least 30 minutes a day for pleasure this month and beyond!! Are you reading 30 minutes a day? Consider creating a time in the evening when you read with your scholar or when it is quiet reading time in the house for at least 30 minutes.


We will end this week with a Green and Jeans day on Thursday. Thursday is also National Pi Day. Scholars and staff also have the option to wear a shirt with mathematical symbol or a number with their jeans on Thursday too! The choice is yours!!!


MCP 2024-2025 ENROLLMENT

Limited spots are available for the 2024-25 school year. Our re-enrollment window has closed. Current families and new families looking to enroll for the fall are required to complete the new student process on Skyward. Registered today to secure your seat!

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 Terrific Tuesday!!


Love,


Ms. Burks

MCP Family Handbook Highlight

Attendance Policy - 23 - 24 MCP Family Handbook - Pgs. 7 - 11

2023 - 2024 MCP Family Handbook


TARDINESS


Getting to school on time is a key to your child’s success – at school and in life. At Milwaukee College Prep, the learning begins when scholars walk in the door. Parents/guardians/families must ensure their children are in school on time. scholars who are late often miss essential math and reading instruction, disrupt the learning of other children, and risk falling behind on our ambitious curriculum. We want to teach our scholars the importance of being on time. One of the most common reasons people lose their jobs is persistent tardiness at work. Definition of Tardiness: scholars arriving after 8:00 AM or picked up before 3:10 PM (as measured by the school’s main office clock) are marked tardy.


ABSENCES

Attendance is the first step in ensuring academic achievement. In order for scholars to reach their personal best, they must show up and make their strongest effort at school each and every day. At Milwaukee College Prep, regular attendance is required. Our curriculum is an ambitious one; every day is essential for students to keep pace. Parents/guardians/families are expected to ensure that their children are in school. Please do not allow your child to miss a day of school except for serious illnesses.


Reporting Absences: If a student is absent, the parent/guardian must report the absence to the school office by 9:00 a.m. via phone, through the form on the school website (www.milwcollegeprep.com), or by sending a note with your scholar when he/she returns to school the following day.


All Absences – “Excused” and “Unexcused” – Are Considered Absences:

Any day your child does not attend school is considered an absence.


Parent Notification of Absence

It is your responsibility to contact the school if your child is going to be absent. If your child is not in school and you have not contacted the school, a phone contact will be made to you. If the contact is unsuccessful, the school will attempt to reach you by other means before the end of the second day after receiving a report of an unexcused absence.


Missing School for Appointments: Parents/guardians/families are asked to schedule medical appointments outside of school time. In the case when a student has a medical appointment during school, s/he should not be absent for the entire school day.

A Message from our Chief Education Officer

A Message from Our Chief Academic Officer

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.

Middle School News

Battle Scar Kids Experience

Our 6th - 8th grade scholars had the opportunity to visit Marquette's campus today to attend the Battle Scar Kids Experience. Jamar Jackson - Wilson, the founder of Battle Scar Kids, empowered our scholars to believe in themselves and to heal from trauma that they may have experienced in the past. Many scholars and staff stated that they had a great time and felt that the experience was engaging, powerful and had a positive impact on everyone.

Middle School Uniforms

The Monday and Wednesday middle school uniform is a requirement for all scholars in 5th - 8th grade. Please read the letter below from the Middle School Team regarding the middle school uniform and expectations of all scholars.

A Message From Our Parent Liaison

ALL-NETWORK PARENT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL DATES
The next PLC date is as follows:

  • Thursday, 5/16, TBD, Lloyd Street Campus




MCP 2024-2025 ENROLLMENT

  • Limited spots are available for the 2024-25 school year
  • Our re-enrollment window has closed
  • Current families and new families looking to enroll for the fall are required to complete the new student process on Skywark
  • Registered today to secure your seat!


K3 & K4 OPEN HOUSE EVENT


  • Families with children entering K3 & K4 in fall 2024 are invited to attend a community open house event at our MCP3 campus on Wednesday, April 10 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Meet with our educators and staff
  • Play in our indoor play space
  • Enroll your child for the fall
  • Click here to learn more



CAMP FOR ALL KIDS

The Camp for All Kids Scholarship Program is still actively accepting applications for this summer! There are ample spaces for boys across all age groups (2nd-7th), with a primary focus on younger campers. Spaces for older girls (5th grade and up) are more limited. Join a virtual info session this Thursday, March 14th from 5:30pm-6:30pm using the Zoom info below:

Click here for the Zoom link

Meeting ID: 844 6812 4451

Passcode: 069205


CAMPS


CHILD-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK



For additional information, contact Parent Liaison, Lisa Goodman here

FIELD TRIPS

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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

Upcoming Dates

Thursday, March 14, 2024

  • Green and Jeans day or...
  • Wear a shirt with a mathematical symbol or number and jeans for Pi Day


Friday, March 15, 2024

  • Staff In-Service Day
  • No Scholar Attendance


Monday, March 18, 2024

  • FORWARD Test Window Opens


Friday, March 22, 2024

  • Student Staff Basketball Game


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

Future Events and Job Opportunities...

This Week...

Coming Up or Ongoing...

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Summer Camps at the Wilson Center

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.
Kanika Burks
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