MCP3 Parent Newsletter- #23

Hello MCP3 Families,

Thank you so much for taking the time to attend your scholar's parent-teacher conference. Your partnership means the world to us! When families and schools work together, little learners feel supported, confident, and ready to grow. We are so grateful to be on this educational journey with you. We hope you got to see and hear all about your child's progress since Quarter 1 and where they will be heading in Quarter 3!

MCP3 celebrated scholars' success and achievements last week Thursday at our Q2 Awards Ceremony! We celebrated scholars' with high attendance, scholars who have demonstrated safety commitments, and scholars who demonstrated the highest growth on the mid-year benchmark assessment! Scholars' are listed below and certificates will be sent home in your child's folder.

Black History Family Craft Challenge

MCP3 is encouraging families to participate in our Black History Craft Challenge. This challenge is an opportunity for families to explore and get to know a black historical figure by spending special time together creating a Black History Craft. Check out the details on the flyer below! All families received their craft materials at conferences. Email your picture to allison.peterson@mkeprep.com of you and your scholars creating the craft to be entered into the raffle to win a prize!

Black History Classroom Bulletin Board Competition

Each classroom spent time learning about and celebrating black history while showcasing their creativity and made a classroom bulletin board! Bulletin boards had to include scholar hand-created work and not include anything that identifies their specific classroom. We are asking that all families and other non-mcp3 staff vote for their favorite bulletin board between 2/17-2/24. Winners will receive an ice cream and movie party!

Current Enrollment percentage by homeroom:

• Elephants: 53%
• Gators: 59%
• Tigers: 53%
• Bulldogs: 55%
• Golden Eagles: 60%

• Scholars must be 4 on or before 9/1/26 to enroll for K4.
• Scholars that will not turn 4 by 9/1/26 would remain in K3- please just let your teacher or Ms. Perine know.
• If you plan to enroll your scholar in a different school, please let your child's teacher or Ms. Perine know.

• Mon. 2/23 at Lloyd Street
• Click here to see the form

RANG

MCP3 WAS THE FIRST SCHOOL TO HAVE 100% ACTIVATION WITH FAMILIES!

Be sure to accept your weekly goal every Monday before 11:59pm so that you can earn points (RANGs). RANGs earned can be redeemed in the app for gift cards, tickets, and more! The homeroom with the highest activation rate by 2/27th will earn a $100 gift card for a party of their choice! If there is a tie, it will be the class with the highest goal accepted!

Shout out to Essence and her Mom from the Golden Eagles for being our first weekly RANG raffle winner!! ❤️ They won a $50 ADIDAS gift card! Whoot whoot! Congratulations! 🎉 Be sure to enter this weeks RANG raffle by 2/12 for your chance to win a $50 AMC gift card!! 🎬🍿🎥

100th Day of School is Tuesday, February 17th- Scholars and Staff may dress like they are 100 years old. If scholars choose not to participate, they should be in their full MCP3 uniform.

Ages & Stages Questionnaire- ASQ- These are due 12/19/25

The third round of ASQs were sent home in folders today to scholars who turned/turn 42 months or 48 months between February 1st & March 31. Please complete and return the ASQ by 2/13/26. We look forward to your participation in our developmental screening process! If you choose not to complete the questionnaire, we ask that you email Ms. Peterson @ allison.peterson@mkeprep.com.

Family Night: Black History Edition ~ Save the Date ~ Thursday, February 26th 4:30pm-6:30pm

MCP3 will be hosting a Family Night so that each classroom can showcase their learning from the month in a culminating activity and to celebrate Black History together. We hope you all can join us for some engaging and hands on fun and learning!

Black History Spirit Week

• Monday 2/23- Positive TEE-Shirt Day (wear a t-shirt with a positive Message on it)
• Tuesday 2/24- Black Excellence Day (Dress up as the Kings and Queens you are or Dress lik ea positive Black Historical Figure)
• Wednesday 2/25- Pan-African Day (wear red, black, green, & yellow)
• Thursday 2/26- Black Out Day (Dress in all black)
• Friday 2/27- HBCU Day (wear an HBCU shirt)

With Appreciation & Respect,

Ms. Peterson

2025 Tax Statements

If you need a copy of your 2025 Tax Statement, please email your request to our Office Manager Ms. Perine by emailing cassandra.perine@mkeprep.com.

Billing Questions Please reach out to our Office Manager Ms. Perine by emailing cassandra.perine@mkeprep.com or calling our office 414-264-6007 with any questions or concerns related to your payment or enrollment.

Our MCP3 payment policy states that payment must be made in advance of services. Be sure to make your payment on time so that your scholar's seat remains in good standing with our program.

🐘Elephants

Nadiia Hall- 14 points

Ermias Hanna- 13 points

🐊Gators

Mehkai Herron- 23 points

Mi’Amor Mobley- 21 points

🐯Tigers

Cameron Gibbs- 24 points

Desire Watson- 24 points

🦮Bulldogs

Ta’Riah Doyle- 24 points

Z’ion Williams- 18 points

🦅Golden Eagles

Thyri Reed- 20 points

Bailey Groce- 16 points

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.

SELF HELP CREDIT UNION OFFERS HOME OWNERSHIP FOR FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS

• Click here for more information

NEW ENROLLMENT ENDS ON 2/28!!!

• Skyward Support Every Wednesday
• Need help accessing your Skyward account. Each campus is providing virtual Skyward Support hours every Wednesday for the month of January:

• 36th Street Campus: Wednesdays, 9:00AM
• 38th Street Campus: Wednesdays, 9:30AM
• Lloyd Street Campus: Wednesdays, 9:30AM
• Lola Rowe North Campus: Wednesdays, 10:00AM

OPEN HOUSE FOR NEW K4/K5 FAMILIES IN FEBRUARY!

• If you know of any new families interested in MCP, we have Open Houses available for K4/K5 in February:
• Mon. 2/9 at 38th Street
• Mon. 2/23 at Lloyd Street
• Click here to see form and forward to any new families

OPEN HOUSE FOR MCP3

• Though MCP3 is part of our Milwaukee College Prep community they are considered NEW Enrollment for all MCP campuses
• Enrollment is based upon availability and priority is given to families with scholars already enrolled on a specific campus
• When families enroll in February, consider selecting multiple campuses by your preference
• Also, because of limited space on each campus, please register for the Campus K4/K5 Open Houses during the months of January and February so you can tour multiple campuses should you not receive your first campus choice
• If the Open Houses are full, MCP will schedule additional Open House tours specifically for MCP3 scholars

LOVE THE RANG

• MCP students are earning points, hitting goals, and winning REAL rewards — and your family can too!
• From Amazon to Nike to Six Flags, Rang turns great attendance into experiences your child will LOVE.
• Parents
• Head to the App Store, download Rang, and sign up with your email
• Start earning on the first day of Quarter 3, which is January 26th
• Don’t miss out… let the rewards begin!

BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENTS

• America's Black Holocaust Museum
• FREE Movie Sponsored by Carvd N Stone x Milwaukee Film Festival
• Milwaukee Public Museum
• Wisconsin Black Historical Society

DADDY/DAUGHTER DANCE, SATURDAY, 2/28

• Click here for more information

UWM ROAR

• At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, we offer a wealth of ways for K-12 students and their families to find additional learning opportunities, explore career options and prepare for college
• From summer camps and pre-college programs to community events, ROAR Ready helps young learners build their brightest future — and discover a place to call home.
• Ready to take your next steps?
• Read on to learn more or sign up to receive updates.

MILWAUKEE CAMPS

• Click here for more information
• Click here for overnight camps

FREE MILWAUKEE BUCKS WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

• FREE 12-month program for eligible participants
• Includes medicine, exercise and nutrition
• Click here to enroll

FEBRUARY AWARENESS

• American Heart Month
• National Cancer Prevention Month
• National Children's Dental Health Month
• Dr. Boyd
• Dr. Hamilton
• National Library Lovers Month

HOPE STRAPS- RESOURCES FOR FOOD AND HOUSING INSECURITY

• Hope Straps connects individuals experiencing homelessness, as well as those facing housing and food insecurity, with essential resources that enhance their lives
• The organization provides support services that address immediate needs while fostering long-term stability and well-being
• In addition, Hope Straps strives to cultivate a compassionate, engaged community committed to reducing housing instability and ensuring that all people have access to safe shelter, nourishment, and support
• Click here to learn more

SUBMITTING ABSENCES ONLINE

• Did you know you can submit absences for your scholar(s) on our website?
• Simply click on the links below for your specific campus, complete the information and click "submit"
• Your campus office managers will have an accurate account of absences when you submit electronically
• 36th Street Absence Forms
• 38th Street Absence Forms
• Lloyd Street Absence Forms
• Lola Rowe North Absence Forms
• MCP3 Absence Forms

Click here to contact Parent Liaison, Lisa Goodman.

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

Happy Birthday dear February babies!!!

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

Elephants🐘

Reign, Andria

Gators🐊

Ka'Mari, Rhylee

Tigers🐅

NA

Bulldogs🐕

Ny'Layah

Golden Eagles🦅

Emirah

2/16- No School (President's Day)

2/17- 100th Day of School- Dress like a Centenarian

2/18- Field Trip to First Stage: Rooms 121, 123, 124

2/20- No School (Monthly PD for staff)

2/23-2/27 Black History Spirit Week (Details listed above and in Dojo)

2/26- Family Night: Black History Edition

Email: allison.peterson@milwcollegeprep.com
Website: milwcollegeprep.com
Location: 1350 W North Ave, Milwaukee, WI, USA
Phone: 414-264-6007
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