MCP: LRN Family Newsletter

Good Evening MCP: Lola Rowe North Families,

The heat will not stop us from paving the way to college and beyond! Thank you for making sure your scholars had a water bottle today. We were able to stay hydrated and focused throughout the day!

Scholars must be called by an MCP Carline Staff Member OR an Administrator to leave the building at the end of the day. Refrain from calling your scholar on their cell phone to come outside. It will only cause frustration because they are stopped and redirected to the gym until their name is called over the microphone. Please remind your scholars to sit quietly and listen for their names during dismissal. 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.

What's New In This Newsletter:

• Academic Blast: Elementary School Highlights
• Culture Corner
• Middle School News: Monday & Wednesday Uniform Extension
• A Message from Coach Spector: Free Basketball Camp THIS SATURDAY
• A Message from Our Parent Liaison
• New Upcoming Dates
• New Events in the Community Events Section

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 logo on the left-hand side!!

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

Good evening MCP Families,

My name is Erica Badger, and I am the Elementary Academic Dean at MCP’s Lola Rowe North Campus. Below you will find reminders, academic quick hits, and pictures celebrating teaching occurring this week. Thank you for your support!

Ms. Badger

erica.badger@milwcollegeprep.com

Reminders and Important Dates:

• Life’s Work: Please check your scholar’s daily Life’s Work Sheet. Life’s Work is assigned daily and is linked to classroom instruction. The MCP expectation is for all scholars to complete their Life’s Work each night, have a family member sign it, and return it to school the following morning.

• MAP Testing: Fall MAP testing is occurring the week of September 11th-15th in grades K5-8th. The Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment is a computer adaptive test in Reading and Math and is used throughout the year to help students grow to their full potential. MAP assessments are given in the Fall, Winter, and Spring. The results of these assessments provide teachers with accurate, and actionable evidence to help target instruction for each student or group of students regardless of how far above or below they are from their grade level.

• DIBELs Assessments: Beginning of the Year DIBELs Benchmark Assessments are occurring September 18th-28th in grades K5-2nd. The Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELs) is a set of procedures and measures for assessing the acquisition of literacy skills. They are designed to be short (one-minute) fluency measures that can be used to regularly detect risk and monitor the development of early literacy and early reading skills in kindergarten through second grade.

• myIGDIs: Beginning of the Year myIGDIs Benchmark Assessments are occurring September 5th-22nd in K4. The Individual Growth and Development Indicators (myIGDIs) is an assessment that helps early childhood educators identify learners who may need additional support to reach kindergarten-readiness benchmarks.

• Progress Reports: Progress Reports will be sent home weekly via email starting September 12th.

What is my scholar learning in Elementary School?

• K4: Ms. Williams & Mr. Liddell, Ms. Fore & Ms. Mitchell

• ELA - All About Me!

• Math - Sorting and Counting

• K5: Ms. Whiteside & Ms. Gumina, Ms. Hudson & Mr. Carter

• ELA - Nursery Rhymes and Fables

• Math - Counting and Cardinality

• 1st Grade: Mr. Jones & Mr. Smith, Ms. Frisch & Ms. Ward

• ELA - Fables and Stories

• Math - Counting, Comparison, and addition

• 2nd Grade: Ms. Brown & Ms. Foote, Ms. Lavin & Ms. Harris

• ELA - Fairy Tales and Tall Tales

• Math - Place Value Concepts Through Metric Measurement and Data · Place Value, Counting, and Comparing Within 1,000

• Science - Plant and Animal Relationships (Life Science)

• 3rd Grade: Dr. Pitchford & Ms. V, Ms. Wright & Ms. Collins

• ELA - Classic Tales

• Science - Balancing Forces (Physical Science)

  
  

• 4th Grade: Mr. Carson & Ms. Shanklin, Mr. Riley & Ms. Grice

• ELA - 4th Grade is reading the book, Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis. It is the story of a ten-year-old African American boy named Bud Caldwell growing up in Flint, Michigan who journeys to find his father during the Great Depression. Orphaned at the age of six, Bud believes his mother has left him clues about his father’s identity and carries these clues and his memories of her in an old suitcase. Over the course of the novel, Bud meets many different people, some of whom help him along his quest. He narrates all of his adventures with his signature imagination, humor, and unwitting irony.

• Math - Place Value Concepts for Addition and Subtraction

• Science - Earth’s Features (Earth and Space Science)

• Social Studies - Using Maps

We are working to get 100% of the families signed up by Friday, September 15, 2023.

During those hours of sleep, their minds grow, memories form, and learning takes root. When kids get enough quality sleep, they're like little sponges, absorbing knowledge and facing the day with bright, curious minds.

Research shows that well-rested kids perform better in school. They're more focused, alert, and ready to confront challenges. Sleep is crucial for performing well on tests and being more creative problem solvers.

If possible, please set consistent bedtimes and encourage good sleep habits. By doing so, we're giving our kids the gift of better learning.

If you're packing snacks or lunch for your scholar this week, consider including one or more items featured on the poster below. As we continue to emphasize the importance of brain food, especially during this crucial stage of your child's development, we encourage them to make mindful and nutritious food choices that support their growing minds.

At Milwaukee College Prep, we recognize that addressing our scholars' emotional needs is equally important as their academic ones. As a result, every classroom is equipped with designated spaces for scholars to use when they need a moment to regulate their emotions.

CALM CORNERS

• A calming corner is a small designated space within the classroom. The purpose of a calm corner is to help support self-regulation while keeping scholars in the classroom if they need a break from instruction time or group activity. This provides scholars an opportunity to reset themselves and return back to class ready and on a mission.

We want to inform you of an important update regarding the deadline for obtaining our Middle School scholars' Monday and Wednesday professional attire. After carefully considering various factors, we have decided to extend the deadline for scholars to acquire their professional attire.

The new deadline for obtaining the Monday and Wednesday professional attire will be moved from September 6th to October 2nd. This decision has been made in response to the unexpected delay in the time for parents to place orders and receive the attire. Our primary goal is to ensure that all scholars have ample time to acquire their attire and are well-prepared for the upcoming schedule.

We understand that ordering and receiving the attire has taken longer than anticipated, and we want to ensure that this extension allows everyone to plan and obtain the necessary clothing adequately. We believe that extending the deadline will assist in alleviating any potential concerns and ensuring that all scholars have the appropriate professional attire.

We apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause and appreciate your understanding as we work to provide the best experience for our scholars. If you have any questions or require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.

FAMILY SURVEY DUE THIS FRIDAY, 9/8

Please complete this form, by Friday, 9/8, so we can begin scheduling Parent Leadership Council meetings in October. We will use this information to create a strategy around family engagement for this school year.

CHILD-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK

• 9/9: FREE Bayshore Back to School Fun Fest
  
• 9/9-9/10: FREE Veterans Park International Kite Festival
• 9/10: FREE Up-Down Milwaukee
• 9/12: Riverwest Concert Series
  

For additional information, contact Parent Liaison Lisa Goodman here

Hello, MCP Families!

We are proud to offer a vaccination clinic at each campus this year. This is for any state school-required vaccine your scholar may miss, COVID and influenza. This is not limited to scholars; it is for staff/scholars/families. Each campus is holding a clinic. You can attend any date at any campus that works for your schedule. Please register using the links below the campus and date of your choosing.

North Campus: Tuesday, October 24, 2023 from 3:00 pm-5:00 pm

Please completely read the flyer below for all the details and what to bring to your vaccine appointment.

Thank you,

Nurse Bailey

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

Monday, September 11, 2023 - Friday, September 15, 2023

• MAP Assessment Window

Friday, September 15, 2023

• Third Friday Dress Down Day for all staff and scholars
• Network Milwaukee Bucks Challenge

Monday, September 25, 2023 - Thursday, September 28, 2023

• Declaration of Excellence (DOE) Week

Friday, September 29, 2023

• Staff In-Service - No Scholar Attendance

Monday, October 9, 2023

• Picture Day - All scholars should wear their school uniform

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

• Dress Down Day
• Names of scholars who earned Dress Down Day will be emailed on Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Thursday, October 19, 2023

• Quarter 1 Ends

Friday, October 20, 2023

• Records Day - No Scholar Attendance

Monday, October 23, 2023

• Fall Break - No Scholar or Staff Attendance

Thursday, November 9, 2023

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

Friday, November 10, 2023

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

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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