Mountain Park eNewsletter

October 30, 2023

Digital Learning Day #2

Friday, November 3 is our second Digital Learning Day. Assignments will be posted in your teacher's eClass page under the Digital Learning tab by 8:00 in the morning, and students will work asynchronously from home. Should you have any needs, email your child's teacher or through ClassDojo.

Bus distribution for meals will continue just as we have done on our previous Digital Learning Days. Buses should arrive at the 1st stop around 10:45.

Remaining Digital Learning Days:

February 2
March 15

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Student Surveys

To help improve our schools and those across the state, Gwinnett County Public Schools students in grades 3-12 will participate in the Georgia Student Health Survey. The GSHS is an anonymous and statewide survey instrument that covers topics such as school climate and safety, peer, and adult social support, bullying, mental health, substance abuse, and suicidal ideation.

The Student Survey will be open for students in grades 3-12 via the GCPS Student Portal from November 6 – December 15, 2023. Parents may complete the Opt-Out process if they do not wish their student(s) to participate in the survey. Parents may use the Parent Portal to complete this process, or they may send a written request to the schools to opt their student(s) out of this survey. Please note that any parent/guardian wishing to opt his/her student out of the survey should complete the online form or inform the school in writing at least 72 business hours before the school has scheduled the administration of the survey to ensure that the student does not participate. Students at Mountain Park ES will complete their survey on Tuesday, November 7.

Click HERE to learn more about the GSHS survey, to review the GSHS Survey, and to learn about the opt-out process if you do not wish for your student to participate

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Parent Surveys

The Georgia Parent Survey is designed to give parents an opportunity to share input with the Georgia Department of Education. It contains 24 questions. Parents may complete the survey using a personal computer, smartphone, or tablet. Parents that do not have access to the Internet can contact Mountain Park ES to arrange to complete the survey at the school.

The data parents provide by completing this survey will be used as part of the calculation of the School Climate Star Rating. Survey responses are anonymous and will be submitted directly to the Georgia Department of Education for analysis. Individual data results from the Georgia Parent Survey will not be available to system or school personnel or the public and will not be posted online. Please provide your voice for Gwinnett County Public Schools by clicking HERE and completing the survey.

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ParentSquare

Our school district adopted a new form of school-to-home communication called ParentSquare. This unified communications platform is designed to keep parents and guardians informed and encourage greater engagement and connection with your child’s school and Gwinnett County Public Schools.

ParentSquare provides a safe way for district administrators, school principals, teachers, staff, and parents to receive and send information, such as:

Weather-related closings & delays
School information
Share pictures and files
See calendar items
Upcoming school activities

All district and school information will be sent to your computer or phone via email and/or text via ParentSquare. For even more convenience, download the ParentSquare app (available for free for iOS and Android devices). Please note that Mountain Park staff will communicate with parents via Class Dojo and email.

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Car Rider Etiquette

No left turn into school off Brownlee Road
Turn around in the cul-de-sac at the end of Brownlee Road
Be patient - If you cannot be patient and go to the end of the line, the student can always ride the bus.
Remember that “park and walk” is NOT an option.

A GCPS school bus can transport every Mountain Park student.

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PBIS & ClassDojo

Mountain Park is a Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) School. Mountain Park continues to use ClassDojo to help support our PBIS initiative and for our conduct/behavior. To receive help with connecting to your student's class or any other ClassDojo questions, please contact Casey Weltch at casey.weltch@gcpsk12.org

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Play2Learn

Mountain Park ES offers a birth to five program called Play2Learn. We hold class on Tuesdays from 9:00-10:30. Contact Charlotte Thomas at charlotte.r.thomas@gcpsk12.org for questions.

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eTips for Parents

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MyPaymentsPlus

Mountain Park ES MyPaymentsPlus is NOW available for the 2023-2024 school year!

All parents need to access MyPaymentsPlus to:

review/sign orientation documents online,
add funds to student meal payment account, and/or
make local school contributions

Documents that you will need to review in MyPaymentsPlus include:

Free/reduced applications is more than just meals!
Title I The Plan . . . The Promise 2023-2024
GCPS 2023-2024 student conduct behavior code
GCPS 2023-2024 handbook information for students and families
Media Release Opt-Out
Parent AKS Overview

Helpful Links

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Yearbooks

Mountain Park Yearbooks are on sale now. The current price of the yearbook is $32.00 through January 26.

Attention 5th Grade Parents

The deadline for purchasing a 5th Grade Ad is November 13.

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School Nutrition Program

Being a Title I school, all Mountain Park ES students can receive free breakfast. However, lunch prices are still determined by the student's lunch status.

2023-2024 Meal Price Information

A la Carte Snacks for Purchase - Cash Only

BBQ Baked Lays ($1.00)
Boom Chicka Pop Popcorn ($1.00)
Rice Krispy Treat ($1.00)
Dasani Water ($1.25)

Free and Reduced Information

As a reminder, SY23 Free and Reduced eligibility status will carry over for the first 30 school days of SY24 (through 9/13).
The online SY24 Free and Reduced application is now available – SY24 Free and Reduced Online Application