MCP3 Parent Newsletter-#22

February 11th 2025

A Message from Ms. Peterson

Hello MCP3 Families!

Shout out to all of our scholars for a successful Q2, which we celebrated on Friday at our A2 Awards Ceremony. Thank you families for attending and for celebrating with us if you could. I know it is a short and sweet ceremony- and we will continue to find opportunities for you to join us in activities and events when we can. We had 27 scholars receive High Attendance awards for having 95%-99% attendance & 20 scholars receive 100% Attendance awards! We will be sending certificates home this week and sharing pictures on Dojo- so stay tuned!

We had a total of 37 families respond to our Mid-year family feedback survey. Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback and share your input regarding our MCP3 program. Results will be reviewed this Friday as a staff to celebrate and discuss next steps. One thing is certain- our staff are incredible!!! LIke the HULK!!! A huge shout out to the entire team of MCP3! 91.9% of the families that responded feel that they have a good relationship with their child's teacher and 100% of the families feel that the learning environment supports their child's development! Check out what some of the families shared:

I love how united you guys are with the k3 classes as a whole.
I love the bond my child has with her teacher.
My child has learned so much and is always showing me new things she’s learned in class. I love that I’m always given tools and resources to work with my child at home.
I love the atmosphere and what my kiddo is learning. She enjoys going to school.
We absolutely love MCP3. We rave about this school to anyone willing to listen and our baby talks about you all long after school ends. Your commitment to developing the scholars and open communication are unmatched. Thank you so much for all you guys do!

Shout out to the Elephants and the Bulldogs for having the most responses! These classes tied at 11 responses and both earned a party! Ms. Perine and I will be celebrating with them this week.

Our 100th Day of School Celebration was a success! I loved seeing the scholars dressed up like they were 100 years old....the walkers, canes, and life alerts always crack me up. Hearing the kids call themselves and each other "Grannie" and "Grandpa" also made me smile.

Black History Weekly Trivia

Congratulations to Zakai's mom, Ms. Cameron for being our first week's Black History Trivia Winner! Ms. Perine will connect with you regarding your prize. Let's see who this week's winner will be! Be sure to participate and complete this week's Black History Trivia- Film Industry!

Here are some important reminders and updates:

Interested in getting a Free Kids Meal from Texas Roadhouse? Stop by the main office for your coupon to receive a Free Kids Meal with purchase of an entree! The coupon will be good until 9/02/2025 for the Waukesha location. Each coupon has a barcode on the back to scan when you present at the Texas Roadhouse.

Friday, 2/14- No School for Scholars- Staff Monthly PD

Monday, 2/17- No School for Scholars- Winter Break

Enrollment for K4- NOW OPEN! Complete applications online via your Skyward Family Access. You will be able to select the campus you would like your scholar to attend for K4. Log into Skyward and then select New Student Online Enrollment on the left. This is for scholars who will be 4 years old on or before September 1st, 2025. If you need support accessing your Skyward, please reach out to Ms. Perine at our front desk or by calling 414-264-6007. The first two classrooms to have 100% of their scholars enrolled for the 2025-2026 school year will earn a pizza party!!

Scholars must be 4 on or before 9/1/25 to enroll for K4.
Scholars that will not turn 4 by 9/1/25 would need to enroll for another year in K3.
If you plan to enroll your scholar in a different school, please let your child's teacher or Ms. Perine know.

Skyward Link

Please reach out to our parent liaison Lisa Goodman lisa.goodman@mkeprep.com to schedule a tour of the MCP campuses.

2024 Tax Statements

If you need a copy of your 2024 Tax Statement, please email your request to our Office Manager Ms. Perine by emailing cassandra.perine@mkeprep.com.

With Love and Respect,

Ms. Peterson

❗❗❗❗❗❗K4 Enrollment~ February 1st! ❗❗❗❗❗❗

Spread the word for MCP Enrollment!!

Families, we need your help! Milwaukee College Prep is enrolling for the upcoming school year, and we want to make sure every scholar in our city has access to a high-quality, loving, and rigorous education. You can help by taking a few enrollment flyers and sharing them with your community—your workplace, church, favorite barbershop or salon, or even your local coffee shop. Every flyer you share is an opportunity to bring another family into our MCP family! Stop by the front office to grab some flyers —thank you for being a champion for our schools and scholars! #MCPProud

Flyers will be available starting this Friday, February 7th.

100 years old on the 100TH Day of school!!

What are the scholars learning?

Theme #6: Creative Me

Week 2- Recycled Treasures

Turning trash into treasure is what three-year olds love to do naturally! They find joy and usefulness in every little thing. This week, children will learn how to turn everyday items (often discarded) into treasures.

Vocabulary Words this Week

recycle, shoestring, buddy, adventures, imagination, puppeteer, creative,

Read Aloud Books

It Started as a Sock

Things Kids Do

Math Concepts

One-to-One Correspondence

STEAM Puppet Theater

Scholars will help create a puppet theater from a recycled box and will be encouraged to use the theater for puppet shows.

🎈🎈🎉Birthday Shout Outs🎉🎈🎈

Happy Birthday to you!! Cha-cha-cha!!

Happy Birthday dear February babies!!!

Happy Birthday to you!! Cha-Cha-cha!

Elephants🐘

Monica

Gators🐊

NA

Tigers🐅

Xymoria

Bulldogs🐕

Sevyn

Golden Eagles🦅

NA

Parent Liaison Message - Lisa Goodman

MCP DOUBLEGOOD FUNDRAISER, 2/10-2/14
- February 10-14, 2025, Milwaukee College Prep will host a Double Good virtual fundraiser, challenging all staff, scholars, and families to sell popcorn to family, friends, and their broader community networks
- We will be selling Double Good popcorn to help raise funds for specialty programming, end-of-year activities including end-of-year parties, campus carnival events, our cum laude dinner, 8th grade commencement ceremonies, back-to-school activities and programs in the fall, and more. We need your support!
- Simply share the virtual Pop-up Store for your campus with your family and friends. 50% of every purchase directly benefits Milwaukee College Prep. It’s that simple!
- Select your school to purchase your popcorn TODAY!
CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH
SADOFF DECLARATION OF EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP

CALLING ALL COLLEGE-BOUND ALUMNI!
- Created for alumni of MCP, the Sadoff “DOE” College Scholarship was created for scholars in their pursuit of post-secondary education at a college, university, or trade school
- Individuals who meet the criteria and possess proven leadership skills are encouraged to apply by Friday, May 23rd for the 2025-26 school year
- Scholarships will be awarded to MCP alumni in college during the 2025-26 school year
- To learn more and to access the application, visit mkeprep.com/sadoff-doe-scholarship.
MILWAUKEE CHOICE APPLICATION OPENS ON 2/3, 8AM
8th Grade Families,
Many of our scholars have been accepted to private schools with tuition. Therefore, it is important that you are paying attention to deadlines for scholarships and the Milwaukee Choice Application. These deadlines are very serious. There is nothing MCP or the school will be able to do if you miss these deadlines. In connection to deadlines the Choice application opens February 3, 2025 at 8am. Click here for the application or contact Diamonique Felder, Alumni & Outreach Coordinator

FATHERS MAKING PROGRESS, SATURDAYS 2/1-3/22, 10AM-12PM
- Sessions will be at the Lola Rowe North Campus
- For more information scan the QR Code in the flyer below or contact Ty@fathersmakingprogress.org
2025 SUMMER CAMPS
2025 OVERNIGHT SUMMER CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS
We recognize your child’s learning and character development extends beyond school hours. That’s why we have partnered with two summer camps, YMCA Camp Minikani and Camp for All Kids, to give MCP scholars the opportunity to experience unique personal development through 1-week, 2-week, and 4-week overnight camp this summer.
- Interested in learning more? Please complete this brief interest form.
- Which camp experience is right for your child?
- 4-week sleepover camp: Learn about 4-week sleepaway camp at one of seven great camps. Click here to view the application form.
- 1- and 2-week sleepover camp: Learn about YMCA Camp Minikani's 1- and 2-week overnight camps here. Please contact Minikani at minikani@ymcamke.org to find out how you can send your scholar for one or two weeks for as little as $25
- SPOTS ARE LIMITED for both overnight camp experiences. We encourage families to apply early to secure a scholarship!
VOLUNTEERING AT MCP
- We love to have parent volunteers help out in the school! If you have time free during the school day and would like to help us with tutoring, copying, cutting, laminating, or any of the other tasks that it takes to make a school run smoothly. To volunteer, we ask that you follow the following process:
ALUMNI CONTACT INFORMATION
- Stay connected to the MCP community and be the first to know about ways to engage and give back!
- Please take a moment to fill out our Alumni Information Form.
- For current high-school-age alumni, please complete this Google Form.
- For college & beyond alumni, please complete this Google Form.
- Let’s continue building our MCP legacy together!
- Questions? Contact Diamonique Felder at diamonique.felder@milwcollegeprep.com