Mustang Flyer

Dear Mountain Park Families,

Thanks for all of your kind words, emails, and ideas for support that you've offered as we continue to work each day to ensure the safety of our students and staff at school. I thought this would be a good opportunity to share the safety measures that have been put in place by Fulton County Schools and MPE over the past few years. To many of our returning parents, you'll recognize these measures, as they've been shared in previous years. I introduced our School Police Officer to you in an earlier Mustang Flyer. While we share him with Roswell High, he can be here within minutes if we need him. We are grateful for Officer Joseph! Additionally, our Dad's Club has volunteered to help out as extra eyes around our school! I am grateful for your continued support, remember, if you see something suspicious or concerning , please say something. Our front office is available to accept calls from 7:00-3:30, and our FCS TIP Line is always monitored.

Safety Plan & Drills

• Our district requires the development of a comprehensive safety plan that is revised each year. Our safety plan is reviewed annually by school leadership and district safety staff and then reported to the State of Georgia/Georgia Emergency Management Agency. Specifics of each plan are not releasable to safeguard students and staff;
• The state requires a minimum number of drills for evacuation, shelter, soft and hard lockdown. We discuss these drills with students as "dangerous situations". Each teacher discusses drills with students and we practice at regular intervals. All information about drills can be found here.
• Our school safety team meets monthly. We share safety concerns, brainstorm solutions, and work to maintain our culture of safety. Our entire staff has been Stop the Bleed trained and kits are housed throughout the building. All staff desiring to do so were offered the opportunity for CPR training. We have 4 AED units throughout the building.

Doors & Windows

• All exterior doors are always locked. Teachers have keys to enter from recess. We will begin implementing regular door checks by admin to ensure doors are not propped and door alarms are on.
• In newly implemented procedures, all interior doors will remained lock while students are in class. In case of an emergency, teachers will perform a visual sweep of the outside of their doors to bring in any students that may be in the hallway.
• Doors that are not used regularly throughout the day are equipped with door alarms. If opened, the door alarm will sound. This prevents doors from being propped and alerts nearby staff if the door is opened
• Shatter resistant glass has been installed in large access areas. Our front office area and cafeteria windows have been covered.

• Our school is equipped with sophisticated camera systems that cover the interior and exterior common areas. School leadership, FCS Police and district safety personnel are able to monitor cameras 24/7.
• License Plate readers are installed at entrances to every FCS School. These cameras capture computer-readable images of license plates, allowing law enforcement agencies to compare plate numbers against those of stolen cars or cars driven by people suspected of being involved in criminal activities. The cameras send real-time alerts to law enforcement when a vehicle associated with a wanted suspect or endangered person passes the camera.

• All teachers, staff and substitutes have a Centegix alert badge. The badge can be used to call local school administration in case of an immediate need or to alert district staff and local police if an active threat is present.
• All teachers and staff have access to Crisis Go on their district issued devices as well as their personal phones if they wish. We record all drills and route emergency communication through Crisis Go, which district leadership and safety personnel have access.

The following PDFs are housed on the district's Safety & Security homepage.

Safety Plans & Drills

A Culture of Safety

Many thanks to our MPE Foundation for hosting a lovely playground ribbon cutting ceremony. We were joined by Mayor Wilson and several Roswell Councilmembers as well as our newly elected District 1 Board Member, Sara Gillespie and former District 1 Board Member, Katha Stuart.

As you're cleaning out your closets to make way for your children's fall clothes, our clinic would love donations for accidents and mishaps that may occur. Elastic waist pants and shorts for boys and girls in all sizes are most needed. Thank you!

Mark your calendars! Our Fall Book Fair is September 11th - 13th.

All classes will PREVIEW the Fair on:

• Monday, September 9th
• Tuesday, September 10th

Books can be PURCHASED on:

• Wednesday, September 11th from 7:20am - 2:20pm
• Thursday, September 12th 7:20am - 2:20pm
• Friday, September 13th 7:20am - 11:00am

Payments can be made by cash, credit card, check or through our digital option, eWallet. You can learn more about setting up an eWallet account Here.

• All of the info for our Fair, including classroom purchasing times and info for how to shop the Fair virtually, can be found on the Mountain Park Elementary Media Center Website.

Calling all volunteers! We need you to make our Fair successful. If you are interested in volunteering for one of our 2-3 hour time slots, please use the Sign Up Genius link below:

Sign Up Genius - Book Fair Volunteers Needed!

Also - please note that you'll need to complete a registration process to volunteer. It is really quick and simple! The link is here: Fulton County Schools Volunteer Registration

Purchase Your Yearbook TODAY by clicking this link: Jostens Yearbook Ordering Link

Prices Will Increase by $5 Until February

5th Grade Ads: Deadline is 12/20 (NO EXCEPTIONS!)

There is a new and easy way for MPE families to send in photos for use! Family Photo Share

If for some reason you have not registered with Pick Up Patrol and need a registration link, please send an email to Shannon Anderson at Andersons5@fultonschools.org. Remember, you must submit all transportation changes using the app. The default transportation will be how they normally go home. If your student normally goes home a certain way, there’s no need to enter it on that day. Plan changes are only for when it differs from the default plan. Also, if you need a carpool or walker number, email andersons5@fultonschools.org or call the front office. Thanks so much!

The media center is seeking volunteers for the 2024-2025 school year. Individuals who volunteer are asked to commit to a designated weekly time, as our volunteers play a crucial role in allowing us to serve our students. We are still in need of 1 person for Wednesday morning 7:10-8 slot. Also, we are seeking 1 person each day on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday for our 8:45-9:45 slot. Finally, we are seeking 1 person on Mondays for our 1:30-2:20 slot. If you are interested in committing to 1 day a week at one of the time slots listed, please contact Vicky Jaksic, Media Specialist, at jaksicv@fultonschools.org.

The Fulton County School Nutrition Program is dedicated to serving all students nutritious, safe and customer acceptable meals in support of academic achievement. We believe that each month you should be able to click the below link and be taken directly to the current month's menu! Contact MPE Cafeteria Manager Suvin Varagese at varageses@fultonschools.org.

Fulton County Menus

Remember that every Friday is Spirit Day! Encourage your students to wear their MPE Mustang Spiritwear!

September 11th-13th | MPE Book Fair

September 13-4.5 |Week Progress Reports Viewable in Parent Campus

September 17 | Mellow Mushroom Spirit Night

October 14th - 15th | Fall Break

October 16th | Professional Development Day (students off)

November 5th | Election Day/Remote Day

Dates and venues are subject to change.

We are still in need of a few positions on our full board. If you are interested in learning more about any of the following positions, please email Janet Park @ janet.park88@gmail.com

• Book Fair Committee - help set up for the book fair the Friday before, volunteer in the book fair 1-2 days flexible hours!
  
• Grandparents Day - help prepare for the event on 11/21 and 11/22
• Spring Fling - secure vendors for the event on 4/25
• Science Lab - lead one grade in two labs, labs are already prepared, need leads to run the lab
• Holiday Extravaganza Basket Coordinators - answer questions regarding baskets via email, help organize baskets in the library on 11/7 and 11/8 for two grades
• Drama Club - the Drama Club is looking for Shadow Volunteers to fill several positions for the 2025/2026 MPE production. The positions they're looking for include Shadow Directors (TWO), Shadow Producer, Shadow Carpenter, Shadow Props and Shadow Choreographer.

Every Friday our amazing Dad's Club relieves the teachers for a morning of carpool take over. Come join in on the fun opening car doors for the students. The kids love having the dads there while music is playing and the blow up man is dancing. Sign up through our sign up genius (link below) or reach out to Corey Perlman, corey@impactsocialmedia.com, with any questions.

Dad's Club Carpool Takeover

We are just $2,000 short of our goal! Your membership provides funding for important MPE programs, field trips, cultural art experiences for students, supplies and materials, and much more! By supporting our programs, you are investing in the future of our students and our community! To find out additional information on the various PTA memberships, please click the link below!

Join The MPE PTA

There is an exciting new outdoor adventure designed for young explorers and their families. As you walk along the trail at Leita Thompson, keep your eyes peeled for amazing creatures inspired by real animals in our local environment.

You’re invited to see Roswell Theatre Company enact Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale of a boy, his insect friends and their amazing journey across the ocean on a giant piece of fruit! Get your tickets today to see the magic…right before your eyes!

Roswell High School Auditorium

Thursday 9/26 | 7pm

Friday 9/27 | 7pm

Saturday 9/28 | 2pm & 7pm

$20 Adults

$15 Students

$10 Kids under 12

https://rhstheatre.ludus.com/index.php

Mountain Park PTA is thrilled to partner with Maura Roberts Photography for our annual family photo fundraiser! Choose a 15-minute appointment from one of four available days, with sessions held outdoors at unique locations each date:

September 22, 2024 – Roswell Mill, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

September 29, 2024 – Roswell Square, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

October 27, 2024 – Bulloch Hall, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

November 10, 2024 – Barrington Hall, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

The $40 cost covers your sitting fee and 15-minute session with Maura Roberts. This fee is donated directly to MPE PTA and is non-refundable should you need to cancel your appointment. Digital files and photo packages will be available for purchase at your viewing appointment.

Sign up and pay online at Maura Roberts Photography: 2024 MPE Photo Fundraiser

If you’re unable to secure a spot and would like to be added to the waitlist, please complete the form at the following link: Waitlist Form

For questions, contact mpephotofundraiser@gmail.com

My name is Samantha Scalabrino, and I am a licensed therapist with The Summit Counseling Center. I work at Mountain Park to provide private, individual counseling to students in need. I have worked as a therapist for 20 years and have previous experience working in schools for children with behavioral difficulties and with special needs.

Students who use my services have a wide range of needs: they may be experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, thoughts of self-harm, and/or behavioral challenges. They may need to learn skills to help with their emotional regulation, manage their ADHD, navigate family transitions such as a divorce or death, or deal with peer conflict/bullying. Students are conveniently seen at school for their sessions, so caregivers do not have to worry about making the time to take them to an appointment.

The first two intake sessions—one with the parent and one with the student—are free of charge. Summit provides financial assistance to families who qualify for extra support and matches insurance rates. Please reach out if you think your child would benefit from counseling and would like more information. My email address is sscalabrino@summitcounseling.org. You can also call Summit directly at 678-893-5300 and visit our website at Mental Health Help in Schools | The Summit Counseling Center.

You are all invited--

Aurora Cineplex’s 14th annual Birthday Bash

FREE CARNIVAL |Sun Sept 22nd | 12pm-4pm

Jumpees, Inflatables, a Train, Face Painters, Balloon Artist, Food Trucks, Games, Costumed Characters, Vendors, and Free Birthday Cake!

BOGO Day—Buy One Get On Free Day

• BOGO Movies ( 10am-4pm)
• BOGO Concessions ( 10am-8pm)
• BOGO Mini Golf ( 10am-8pm)

Located at -Aurora Cineplex—5100 Commerce Parkway, Roswell, GA 30076

Ph-770-518-0977

Follow us at: https://linktr.ee/auroracineplex

Here is a link to the Full Event--

https://www.facebook.com/share/DM8cjqNTassvDnfn/

The weekly Mustang Flyer newsletter keeps you informed about important information regarding the school community, upcoming events, and opportunities for you to get involved.

Please submit your news items, including any visual media such as photos, flyers, and videos, to mpemustangflyer@gmail.com. Submissions are accepted until Tuesday for that week's newsletter.

We would like to thank our amazing sponsors of 2024-2025. With the support of these sponsors, meals and gift cards to local establishments will be provided to staff throughout the year! If you are interested in becoming a business partner please reach out to Katie Jones at mpepta@gmail.com

Platinum:

Aurora Cineplex | Jared Davis, State Farm | Lucia's | Terp Construction

The Summit Counseling Center | The Tutor Doctor | Jones & Kolb | Jared Davis

Gold:

Back to Rock Alpharetta | Elite Skillz Fitness | Mighty Dog Roofing

Modern Cottage Design | Mathnasium - West Roswell

Silver:

Harmony Chiropractic Center | Moxie Blossoms | Outback Steakhouse | SmartMed

Bronze:

Hello Garage | Megan & Natalie Real Estate | Tolbert-Yilmaz School of Dance

Building Kidz of Roswell | We Rock The Spectrum