MCP: LRN Family Newsletter

Good Saturday Morning MCP: Lola Rowe North Families,

Dwight H. is ready for K4!!! His excited brown eyes and radiant smile tell me THIS will be a great year. His teacher's smile is just as bright!!! Ms. Fore is a graduate of MCP. I had the honor of being her 8th-grade teacher!!! When we say, "Once MCP. Always MCP." we mean it! We will be here from kindergarten through college and beyond!!!

Enjoy this final weekend before the FIRST DAY of the 2023 - 2024 school year!!! My weekend will be filled with washing and twisting my locs, grocery shopping, getting my first day of school outfit picked out, finishing some work, cleaning my house and spending time with family and friends!!!

We look forward to seeing everyone for our All School Open House on Monday, August 21, 2023 from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm.

• Remember to bring your school supplies
• Don't forget to scan your scholar's teacher's Class Dojo QR Code during Open House

What's New In This Newsletter:

• Handbook Highlight: Class Dojo
• August Breakfast Menu
• August Lunch Menu

I moved the new information up for your convenience. The information from earlier in the week is still in the newsletter for your reference... keep scrolling.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me via email kanika.burks@mkeprep.com or via telephone at 414-870-2135.

Have a Sensational Saturday!!

Love,

Ms. Burks

Class Dojo is an innovative communication platform designed to enhance collaboration and engagement between teachers, students, and parents within our school community. It provides a user-friendly interface that promotes positive behavior, fosters academic growth, and strengthens the school-home connection. Teachers can track and reward positive behaviors in the classroom, customize a list of desired behaviors, and award points to students in real time for displaying these behaviors. This encourages a positive learning environment and reinforces good conduct. The platform also enables instant messaging between teachers and parents, facilitating discussions about a child's progress, upcoming events, or any concerns. Class Dojo allows teachers to share classroom updates, photos, and announcements through the Class Story feature, keeping parents informed about classroom activities and fostering a connection with their child's educational journey. Student portfolios showcase academic achievements and growth, with parents actively engaging in their child's progress. Students earn Class Dojo points for positive behavior and participation, which can be redeemed for rewards or privileges set by the teacher, promoting motivation and responsibility. The platform fosters a sense of community within the classroom, encouraging teamwork and collaboration. Class Dojo prioritizes privacy and security, protecting personal information and complying with data protection laws. Through Class Dojo, we aim to create a supportive and encouraging learning environment, strengthening communication and involvement to foster the success and growth of all our students.

• BEHAVIOR: Teachers make every attempt to seek to understand and connect before corrections occur. Scholars are given opportunities to redirect their behavior, given warnings and the teacher will use the least invasive techniques (such as having private conversations and using non-verbal cues) prior to giving a scholar a withdrawal. Teachers make withdrawals of Virtuous Dollars through Class Dojo for each minor offense including, but not limited to the following disruptions happening chronically: (calling out, out of seat, lack of materials, gum/candy …). An increase of withdrawal amounts will occur for more serious offenses (disrespect to teachers/peers and refusal to follow directions). More egregious offenses, or continued repetition of the above-mentioned offenses, could result in a full withdrawal. Students who commit to repairing/ restoring the harm caused by their actions after a full withdrawal will receive 5 Virtuous dollars back into their account.

Students have the opportunity to earn, maintain or lose money based on choices. Additionally, monthly incentives may occur for students who have maintained a positive amount of money. The major incentive is the year-end trips rotated each school year (36th/38th travel on school years beginning with an odd year/ Lloyd/Lola Rowe North travel on school years beginning with an even year). The class trips must be EARNED by maintaining a predetermined balance throughout the school year.

There is a weekly Class Dojo Report that goes home every first day of the week. Students falling below 70% of their Virtuous Dollars due to behavior withdrawals in the classroom will have the following interventions: First Level Intervention: (When a child falls below 70% for the first time)

• Parent will be notified that their scholar’s bank account is below the 70% amount.
• A Tracker will be developed for the scholar to track positive and negative behaviors for the following week.
• These Trackers will be completed by teacher and student following each class
• Trackers will be checked by Dean at lunch and at the end of the day and then taken home for a parent signature.
• This sheet is carried as long as the amount of virtuous dollars remains below 70%.
• Once a child’s virtuous dollars go above 70% for a week, they are no longer required to carry the sheet.

Second Level Intervention (If a child has not been able to get themselves above 70% in a four week time frame)

• Dean of Culture will begin check-in with the student at the beginning of each day.
• Tracker expectations will remain in place
• Community Service to the school may be required twice a week
• Parent meeting will be required with the Dean of Students to review what has been happening and initiate a Success Plan

Third Level Intervention (if a child has not been able to get themselves above 70% in a six week time frame):

• Dean of Culture will begin check-in with the student at the beginning of each day.
• Tracker expectations will remain in place
• Parent meeting will be required with Dean of Culture and Principal to review what has been happening and to review/revise Success Plan
• Community Service to the school may be required three times a week

If a child remains below 70% due to behavior choices in class for 8 weeks or longer, the need for RTI will be discussed as an administrative team and with the grade level staff, as well as a potential AGO behavior plan being developed.

It is time for our 8th-grade families to begin the application process for high school!! The first step is shadowing high schools of interest.

If Rufus King High School is on your scholar's interest list, please sign them up for a shadow visit by clicking on this link:

https://forms.gle/rJB9eHxzTVnjd5C38

MCP: Lola Rowe North will contract with the YMCA to provide after school care for families who need child care between 3:30 pm and 6:00 pm during the 2023-2024 school year. Here is the link to register: Y Aftercare Registration Link. Any questions regarding registration and billing can be directed to our YMCA program director, Krissy Nesbit. (p) 414-374-9462 (e) knesbit@ymcamke.org

Join us for our Back to School Open House on Monday, August 21, 2023 from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm.

During Open House you will have the opportunity to:

• Visit your scholar's classroom
• Meet your scholar's teaching team, the specials teachers, the support team and the leadership team
• Drop off school supplies
• Participate in an Information & Frequently Asked Questions Session at 3:30 pm or 4:30 pm
• Enjoy the MCP: Lola Rowe North Community

We are getting ready to roll out the red carpet on 14th Street to welcome our scholars on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 7:30 am!! Please take most of your First Day of School pictures before leaving home. We will take photos and/or videos to share with families throughout the day.

This will be the first day of carline on 14th Street.

Please remember:

• Your scholar should be prepared to exit the car's passenger side when you pull up to the school entrance on 14th Street.
• Once your scholar exits the car, drive forward so the carline flow is not stalled.
• Refrain from parking or getting out of the car during carline.

Daily School Schedule

7:30 am - 7:50 am Morning Arrival on 14th Street

7:30 am – 7:50 am Breakfast served

8:00 am School begins

3:10 pm - 3:30 pm Dismissal for grades K4 – 8th on 14th Street

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Y Camp

Milwaukee College Prep is partnering with Novir, a local preventative healthcare company, to host a childhood vaccination clinic to prepare for the upcoming school year! By providing our services at Milwaukee College Prep, you can skip the doctor's office and conveniently receive your immunizations at your school.

This survey will gauge interest in which vaccinations to offer and what time frame would work best for the Milwaukee College Prep community.

If you or anyone in your household are interested in receiving vaccinations at the onsite clinic:

1. Please complete the following survey https://forms.office.com/r/9S5sXBxVhS
2. Complete the registration and consent form (return to open house or within first week of school) North Campus Registration and Consent Form

Thank you for your time and consideration. All of these resources will help determine which vaccines are needed and paper forms will be provided at the open house.

Thanks,

Bailey, RN

Greetings K4 Families!!!

We are so excited for your child to begin school at Milwaukee College Prep as a K4 scholar! Just a reminder, we will start the year off with our K4 August Academy on August 23, 2023. Our teaching staff is committed to ensuring your child’s success on the road to college and beyond. One of the most important steps on their Milwaukee College Prep journey is to acclimate themselves to four-year-old kindergarten routines and procedures.

August Academy will be two fun days of meeting their teachers, making new friends, and learning the daily classroom expectations. MCP has found that providing this transition period for our four-year-olds can ensure a very productive start to the year. This also offers smaller class sizes for those two days and more staff to ensure that every child is successful. Below is the schedule of attendance by the last name:

All last names A - L

• Wednesday, August 23rd
• Thursday, August 24th

All last names M - Z

• Friday, August 25th
• Monday, August 28th

All K4 Scholars

• Tuesday, August 29th

August Academy will have normal school day hours, 7:30 am - 3:10 pm. A snack and hot lunch will be provided, and all scholars will be in full uniform. As much as we love to have our parents visiting and interacting with our school family, in an effort to build independence in each child we ask that you refrain from staying in your child’s classroom during instruction.

Just be there! It is free and it will be AMAZING!!!

...for the Snow Queen on Friday, September 1st and Saturday September 2nd for actors/actresses from ages 9 - 18 years old. Click the following link for more information: Snow Queen Auditions

MYT is also looking for students to take on leadership positions as part of their production team. Students can work on costumes, props, sets, lights, sound, stage management, content creating or directing. Registration for the production team closes on August 31, 2023. Us the following link to sign up to be a part of the Milwaukee Youth Theatre Production Team

Mark your calendar for the 2023 Cultures and Communities Festival October 5th - 12th. For more details click on this Cultures and Communities Festival Link.

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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Twitter: @MilwCollegePrep