MCP: LRN Family Newsletter

Good Afternoon MCP: Lola Rowe North Families,

Our Men In Our Lives Program was the perfect start to the week. The Men of MCP spent their morning enjoying Morning Assembly, Food, Fellowship & Feedback and Class Room Visits between 8:00 am - 10:00 am. We welcomed over 110 guests to this annual event. If you attended Men In Our Lives yesterday, please complete the Men In Our Lives Feedback Form so that we can continue to make our good better and our better best!!!

We look forward to seeing all of you on Thursday, November 9th or Friday, November 10th for Quarter One Parent Teacher Conferences. If you have not signed up for your conference, please sign up ASAP. We will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair during Parent Teacher conferences in the library. Please check out the details below.

Monday, November 13, 2023 is our earned November Dress Down Day. Please click on the links below to see if your scholar(s) earned Dress Down Day for Monday, November 13.

• Elementary School Scholars
• Middle School Scholars

Next week is also Anti-Bullying Week. Below are the themes for the week:

• Mindfulness Monday: My Mind Matters & World Kindness Day

• Togetherness Tuesday: We Are Stronger Together (One School One Mission Activity)

• Word Wednesday: A Day of Affirmations

• Thankful Thursday: Explicit Thankfulness

• Friendship Friend: Thank You for Being a Friend

What's New In This Newsletter:

• Messages from our Chief Culture Officers
• A Message from Our School Nurse
• A Message from our Parent Liasion
• Upcoming Dates (Q1 Parent Teacher Conferences, Scholastic Book Fair, Thanksgiving Break and Q1 Awards Assemblies)
• New Community Events and Services have been added (Brooks' Balanced Kitchen, Iron Fist Fitness and

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.

I hope you had a Terrific Tuesday Evening!

Love,

Ms. Burks

Dear Parents and Scholars,

As we progress through the new academic year, we want to address the challenges and imperfections we encountered during Quarter 1 in our Class Dojo implementation. These issues may have inadvertently affected scholars' points and percentages. In response, we have assessed the situation and decided to make a temporary adjustment for Quarter 1.

For Quarter 1 only, we will temporarily remove the Class Dojo requirement for Purple Shirts and Black Shirts. Instead, scholars will need to meet the following criteria:

1. Maintain a GPA of 93% or higher.
2. Have no record of suspensions during the quarter.
3. Accumulate no more than one Full Withdrawal.
4. Accumulate no more than one Life's Work Withdrawal.

Starting from Quarter 2 and beyond, we will reintroduce the Class Dojo requirement as part of our overall approach to scholar recognition and behavior management. Please note that this adjustment is specific to Quarter 1 and will allow us to refine the Dojo system for a more seamless experience.

We appreciate your understanding and flexibility during this transition. We aim to provide a fair and consistent framework for parents and scholars throughout this academic year. Thank you for your ongoing support, and let's work together for a successful year.

Best regards,

Candice Terry - Elementary School Chief of Culture

Anthony Staton - Middle School Chief of Culture

At Milwaukee College Prep, both our staff and scholars are expected to dress appropriately for casual days. Dress down/jean days will be designated on specific days announced and determined by the school, while uniforms are strictly enforced on all other school days. The attire staff and scholars choose should not pose a distraction to the learning environment and should be comfortable for all school activities. Our primary focus is the education of our scholars, and clothing should never hinder this purpose.

Clothing must cover all undergarments and the midriff. Any attire that disrupts the learning environment will be reported to the administration, and appropriate actions will be taken to address the dress code violation. Logos or garments promoting or advertising alcohol, drugs, tobacco, gang affiliation, nudity, profanity, violence, and/or containing inappropriate imagery or slogans are strictly prohibited and may be confiscated.

For dress down days/jean days, the following dress code guidelines must be adhered to:

Tops:

- All shirts must have sleeves.

- Shirts must not reveal any areas of the waist or upper body (no cleavage).

- The midriff must remain covered at all times.

Bottoms:

- Pants for all genders must conceal undergarments at all times.

- Pants for all genders must be worn at the waist (no sagging pants).

- Shorts must be at least fingertip length for both staff and scholars.

- Skirts must also be at least fingertip length.

- Jeans/pants that require lacing are not permitted.

- No holes of any size above the knee are allowed (whether patched or otherwise).

- Leggings are not to be worn without being covered past the hip

Footwear:

- Shoes/footwear must be worn at all times on school grounds.

- Shoes/footwear requiring laces must be tied.

- Shoes/footwear with straps must be fastened.

- Heel height on shoes/footwear should not exceed 2 inches.

Additionally, the following items are not allowed:

- Tank tops or sleeveless shirts

- Pajamas

- Lounge pants

- Bedroom shoes/slippers

- Bandanas, hats, headscarves, or "doo rags"

- Sunglasses and non-prescription eyewear (unless instructed otherwise)

- Chains, spiked jewelry, or spiked accessories, including belts

Please be aware that the school reserves the right to address new fashion trends not mentioned in this document as they become available to our staff and scholar community. All fashions must be appropriate for a minor-aged, educational setting.

Thank You,

Candice Terry - Elementary School Chief of Culture

Anthony Staton - Middle School Chief of Culture

As the weather changes and school is in full swing, please remember that we ask you to be vigilant in monitoring your children for illnesses. We are still screening for COVID-19. If your scholar is absent with any of the symptoms listed below, they should be tested for COVID-19:

• Fever

• Cough

• Congestion

• Shortness of breath

• Loss of sense of taste or smell

• Diarrhea

• Vomiting

• Nausea

• Runny nose

• Nasal congestion

• Abdominal pain

• Fatigue

• Muscle aches

• Chills

• Sore throat

• Headache

We have tests at school available for your child; please email covid19@milwcollegeprep.com for more information.

Several other illnesses exhibit similar symptoms: RSV, influenza, strep throat, pink eye, hand foot and mouth, among others. Your child should stay home until symptoms resolve and they are fever-free for 24 hours without using fever-reducing medication.

Our goal is to keep everyone in our buildings healthy and safe. If you prefer your child to wear a mask, although it is not required, please provide them with one. You, as parents and guardians, are our first line of defense.

Thank You,

Nurse Bailey

The 2023 Winter Athletics and Activities Permission Slip is READY!!! Please click on the button below for the permission slip. If you have questions about the Winter Athletics and Activities, please contact Mr. Spector, our Athletic Director.

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, November 9th (evening conferences) and Friday, November 10th (morning conferences)

Please click the Parent Teacher Conference Scheduler in Skyward Family Access link below to read the steps to schedule conferences with your child(ren’s) teacher through the Skyward system. Then click on the Skyward Link below to schedule your conference. Notifications and reminders will be sent via email, so your email address must be on file and accurate.

If you have forgotten your Skyward password, you can request to have your information emailed to you by clicking the “Forgot Password” link below the login.

If you need help with updating your email address or with login/password details, please contact the school office at your campus. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!

Parent Teacher Conference Scheduler in Skyward Family Access

Skyward Link

Dear Families,

Get Ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming our way! YAY! Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them on their journey to becoming lifelong readers. And - as always - every purchase at the book fair benefits our schools.

The Scholastic Book Fair will take place in our library during Parent Teacher Conferences:

• November 9th from 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
• November 10th from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Say goodbye to cash and hello to eWallet - your child's digital payment account. Before the fair, set up your eWallet for worry free, cash-free purchases. Anyone can contribute. Share each child'd eWallet so that family and friends can add funds and give your kids more books to enjoy!!

You and your scholar can also buy books at the bookfair with cash, apple pay, credit or debit cards. The book fair will be set up 11/6-11/10 so students can preview and buy books before the book fair during parent-teacher conferences.

If you cannot make the fair, then shop at our school's Book Fair online. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Every online purchase will also benefit the school.

Here is the link for our homepage where you can find the eWallet and shop online: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/milwaukeecllgprepncampus

If you have questions on how the book fair works and setting up your own account, here is a link to the learning lab with videos: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/hub/learning-lab.html

The Marcus Performing Arts Center in Milwaukee has celebrated Dr. King’s Birthday annually since 1984. The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration programming highlights the youth in our community who every year interpret Dr. King’s words through student contests. Winners will be showcased at a free celebration event held in Marcus Performing Arts Center’s Uihlein Hall.

Contest categories: ART, WRITING, SPEECH

Contest deadline: November 17, 2023

Theme: What Affects One…Affects All

ALL NETWORK PLC- SAVE THE DATE

• The next all network PLC will be held on Tuesday, 1/23 at our 38th Street campus
• A calendar invite will be sent to all parents in the next few days

CHILD-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK
11/8: FREE Picture Book Illustration at Atkinson Library, 3:30-5PM

11/8: FREE Art Fusion at Mitchell Library, 4-5PM

11/8: FREE Ugly Holiday Sweater, YMCA Rite Hite, 4-5PM

11/9: FREE Paws to Read, Good Hope Library, 4:30-5:30PM

11/10: FREE Family Story Time, St. Francis Library, 10-10:30AM

11/10: FREE Family Yoga, Adventure Rock, Walker's Point, 10-11AM

11/10: FREE Ages 0-12 Play Date with Art, Milwaukee Art Museum, 10AM-12PM

11/10-11/14: FREE For Military at Schlitz Audubon, 8:30AM-5PM

11/11: FREE Build it Saturday, Tippecanoe Library, 10AM-4PM

11/11: FREE Ages 0-12 Story Time in the Galleries, Milwaukee Art Museum, 10:30-11AM

11/11-11/12: FREE Ages 0-12 Drop-In Art Making, Milwaukee Art Museum, 10AM-4PM

11/12: Sensory-Friendly Sessions at Betty Brinn Children's Museum, 5-7PM

11/12: Skate The Pettit, 12:30-3:30PM

11/12: FREE Family Game Time, Center Street Library, 5-7:30PM

11/14: FREE: Family Game Night, 5-7:30PM

For additional information, contact Parent Liaison, Lisa Goodman here

All 8th-grade scholars have three shadow days per year that will not impact their attendance.

• All scholars must have their shadow day documentation submitted and signed at least 24 hours before the day of their desired/requested visit.
• Ms. Felder, Ms. Burks and/or the Office Admin Team must be informed of the high school shadow, if there is not a specific form from the high school to be completed, at least 24 hours before a visit to ensure accurate documentation of their high school visit and appropriate attendance coding.
• Scholars will be marked absent (for the hours of school missed) if Ms. Felder, Ms. Burks and/or the Office Admin Team are notified AFTER the high school visit took place.
• Forms will not be signed on the day of a desired high school visit.

If the high school shadow timeframe is in the morning, scholars should report to MCP:LRN immediately following their visit. If the high school shadow timeframe is in the afternoon, scholars should report to MCP: LRN in the morning and then go to their high school visit.

If you have any questions regarding High School Shadow Expectations, please contact:

Taunya Griffin - MCP Alumni Relations Coordinator (414) 445-8020 x369

Diamoniqie Felder - MCP:LRN Middle School Culture Dean (414) 264 - 6600

Kanika A. Burks - MCP: LRN Principal (414) 264-6600

Friday, November 17, 2023

• Middle School (5th - 8th Grade) Field Trip to a Wellness Conference at Discovery World
• All Middle School scholars must wear their uniforms.

Friday, February 9th

• Purple and Black Shirt Incentive Field Trip
• Scholars attending must wear their black or purple shirt

Thursday, February 22nd

• We Are the Drum Field Trip
• 5th - 8th Grade We Are the Drum 9:15 am - 11:00

• K4 - 4th Grade We Are The Drum 11:15 am - 1:00 pm

• Scholars must wear their school uniforms

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

• 5th Grade Field Trip to First Stage

• 5th grade scholars must wear their uniforms

Thursday, November 9, 2023

• Parent Teacher Conferences - PM (you are highly encouraged to bring your scholar to their scheduled conference)

Friday, November 10, 2023

• Parent Teacher Conferences - AM
• No Scholar Attendance (you are highly encouraged to bring your scholar to their scheduled conference)

Quarter 1 Awards Assemblies

• Middle School: Wednesday, November 15th
• Elementary School: Thursday, November 16th

Monday, November 20, 2023 - Friday, November 24, 2023

• Thanksgiving Break - No Scholar or Staff Attendance

Mr. Troy Brooks, a proud MCP:LRN VIP, would love to have you visit Brooks' Balanced Kitchen for breakfast, lunch, a bowl or a smoothie!! Check out his menus below.

Wakanda Wellness Week 2023 will conclude with a Fashion Show on November 11, 2023, at the prestigious The Society @ The Milwaukee County Historical Society, located at 910 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53203. The Wakanda Wellness Week 2023 Fashion Show is under the creative direction of The Producer / The Director / The Stylist - Jeff McAlister and Creative Director - Marc Patrick / Marc Patrick Productions.

Wakanda Wellness Week 2023 Fashion Show Ticket Purchase Information

Get ready to be captivated by an extraordinary display of talent as we bring you an exhilarating showcase featuring five (5) sensational local designers.

F EATURED DESIGNERS / STYLIST:

• Sydnie Beason / Stylist
• Deborah Render / GG Collections
• Andre Purdy / PurdyWear
• Marie Carter / The Classic Shoppe
• Jeff McAlister / FashionSense
• Vato Vergara / Vatofied Experience

Join us for an unforgettable experience as these gifted designers unveil their latest collections, highlighting the themes of Democracy, Race, Music, Capitalism, Fear and Justice. Igniting the runway with their unique perspectives and cutting-edge designs. This show promises to celebrate style, individuality and the vibrant spirit of our Black culture!

2023 Soup Fest Registration Link

https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/milwaukee/toy-shop-registration-information/

We are so excited to announce that the Arts@Large Fall AIR Academy registration is now open! This FREE Saturday program is for young artists 3rd-8th grade who want to come and try different art mediums in an easy and low pressure environment. This session's workshops include Rap/Poetry, Theater, and Upcycled Fashion.

Ages: 3rd-8th Grade
Saturdays 11/11/23 - 12/16/23 (No session on 11/25)*
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Arts@Large Community Center - 1100 S 5th St, Milwaukee WI 53204
Parent Orientation: 11/4 from 10:30 - 11:30 am
Closing Ceremony (See what your young artist has created!):12/16 12:00-1:00 pm
Click here for more information or to register:
https://forms.gle/dnP3mLewioood4sH9

Questions can be emailed to Phillip@artsatlargeinc.org.

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
Facebook: facebook.com/MilwCollegePrep
Twitter: @MilwCollegePrep