MCP: 36th Street Family Newsletter

"I am determined to build a better tomorrow for me, my family, and my community". ~DOE

Here are MCP we emphasize knowledge, PLUS character. As a part of the MCP family please familiarize yourself with the MCP Family, Volunteer, and Visitor Code of Conduct. Every adult, staff and guest, are modeling the appropriate behavior expectations for our scholars.

Winter is here in Wisconsin. Please consider the following tips to make sure children are safe during this cold stretch of Wisconsin weather.

• Limit the amount of time your child is outside
• Dress your children warmly and for the weather. Dressing in layers is especially helpful
• Contact your school social worker or principal if your family needs assistance with warm clothing

Schools will have indoor recess only on extremely cold days. Scholars go outside unless it below 19 degrees.

We respect the decision of families to keep children home if the family is concerned about the weather. We do ask that you call your child’s school to let us know about your decision.

In Service,

Ms. Haynes

36th Street Principal

Effective Monday, January 6, 2025, MCP will no longer offer morning care from 7:00-7:30 a.m.

Families who need morning care will need to contact/sign up through the YMCA.

NO MCP staff will be onsite to allow your scholar(s) in until 7:30 a.m.

Parents will need to call the number provided by the YMCA in order for their child to be let into the building.

See the link in Quick Links for the application

Dec. 6th - 7th Grade MPM - Regular Uniform

Dec. 9th - Dress Down Incentive (85% Nov. Dojo Avg.)

Dec. 13th - No School - Staff PD

Dec. 17th - Q2 MCP Family Night

Dec. 19th - Ugly Sweater Day - Jeans allowed

Dec. 20th - Winter Program

Dec. 23rd - Jan. 3rd - Winter Vacation - No School

Jan. 6th - School Resumes

Late Pickup Policy (Family Handbook - Page 10)

At Milwaukee College Prep, we understand that unforeseen circumstances can arise and result in parents or guardians being unable to pick up their scholar(s) on time. However, to maintain a safe and secure environment for all students, we have established the following policy regarding late pickups:

• Parents or guardians are expected to pick up their scholar(s) during our designated dismissal period (3:10p-3:40p). If they cannot, they should notify the school as soon as possible to make alternate arrangements.
• If a scholar is not picked up on time and the school has not been notified of a delay, a designated staff member will attempt to contact the parents or guardians. If contact cannot be made, the staff member will continue supervising the scholar during our late-pickup grace period (3:45 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.) until they are picked up.
• Late pickup fees will be assessed for students picked up after 4:00 p.m. The per scholar fee will be assessed for every minute after 4:00 p.m. This fee assists in covering MCP's costs of providing supervision staff beyond their contracted hours. Please note that unpaid fees prevent scholars from engaging in extra-curricular activities and 8th-grade promotion.

Fees are based on the tiered system of occurrences below:

Tier 1: 1-2 pickups after 4:00 p.m. will be charged a fee of $1/minute.

Tier 2: 3-5 pickups after 4:00 p.m. will be charged a fee of $5/minute.

Tier 3: 6+ pickups after 4:00 p.m. will be charged a fee of $15/minute.

If a scholar is not picked up by 4:00 p.m. and the school has not been notified of a delay, the designated staff member will contact the emergency contact(s) on the scholar's Skyward profile.

At MCP, scholar safety and supervision are paramount. To ensure safety and well-being, Child Protective Services and/or Local Law Enforcement may be consulted for scholars who are not picked up by 4:30 more than 6 times without reasonable arrangements being made between the family and the school. As mandated reporters, we must legally report signs of abuse and/or neglect.

All school employees are mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect in statute, Wis. Stat. § 48.981(2). When a concern arises, if school staff are unsure whether they have reasonable cause to suspect child maltreatment, they must gather enough information to make this determination.

We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and secure environment for all students.

GIVING TUESDAY
Today is Giving Tuesday! Please consider donating to MCP:

• Watch our Giving Tuesday video by clicking here.
• Yesterday Al recorded a live interview with Sherwin Hughes. Click here to watch and listen!
• Today a 3-minute Community Spotlight featuring Al will run on 101.7FM promoting Giving Tuesday. Click here to listen.
• Amplify the campaign by liking and sharing today's Facebook post (by clicking here) and/or LinkedIn post (by clicking here).

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

• 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- Lloyd Street
• Tuesday, 2/11- 38th Street
• Thursday, 4/29- 36th Street

Did you know you can order student uniforms all year round?

Remember your orders will take up to 3 to 4 weeks to be completed and delivered to the school.

If you order now our company will process and complete your order for a delivery to the school in time for Open House.

https://mcpuniform.itemorder.com/

Attached is the flyer for registration for the 24-25 Y-Care registration.

Starting Jan. 6th the Y will be providing Before Care 6:30 - 7:30

Any students that arrive early must be signed up for the Y

Anyone registering on Monday and Tuesday will not be able to start until that week Wednesday.

If they register on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday they will start the following Monday.

Registration will be online only this year. Parents need to follow the instructions on page 2 of the flyer to log into their account and then create a profile for each child. Any questions regarding registration should go to schoolage@ymcamke.org or 414-274-0759

Attached are several forms that are required and some that may pertain to your scholars needs.

These will be available at Open House but feel free to get ahead start.

Email: sasha.haynes@mkeprep.com
Website: www.milwcollegeprep.com
Location: 2449 North 36th Street, Milwaukee, WI, USA
Phone: 414-445-8020
Facebook: facebook.com/MilwCollegePrep
Twitter: @MilwCollegePrep