Mountain Park eNewsletter
September 11, 2026
Fall Picture Day is Wednesday, September 16. Use the link to pre-order packages and/or view and order pictures once they are taken.
How to Order:
- Online Prepay Purchase/Credit Cards @ https://bpiphotography.net/view-order-photos/
- Cash or Check (with an order form, collected by a BPI photographer)
- ONLY accepted on Picture Day
- Cash - Exact Change only
- Checks made payable to: BPI Photography
***Please Note - Lunch visitors are not allowed on Wednesday, September 16. ***
As a reminder, Friday, September 18 is a designated Digital Learning Day for all Gwinnett County Public Schools students.
Important Details for the Day:
Asynchronous Learning: Students will learn from home and complete their assignments independently/asynchronously.
Accessing Assignments: Assignments will be posted for students to access remotely via their regular learning platforms.
Future Digital Learning Days: Please keep in mind that the other scheduled Digital Learning Days for this school year are November 3 and March 19.
DLD Lunch Information
- To ensure that students have a nutritious meal to fuel their learning, our bus drivers will be on the road and at every bus stop to deliver meals prepared by the School Nutrition Program staff. Families should expect buses to run their routes from approximately 10:45 a.m. to noon, beginning at the first stops on the route. These delivered meals are provided at no cost to families and are provided to anyone 18 years old and under.
Should you need to change your child's normal transportation arrangements, a written note is required.
- This note should include a phone number from the child’s parent or guardian, the change of transportation, the names of any persons picking your child up or other students they are going home with, any bus number changes, and other important information necessary.
- This note should be brought to the front office by the child the morning of the change to be verified by a school official.
- If emergency changes need to be made during the school day, a parent or guardian must call the school office prior to 2:00 p.m. The principal or principal designee will approve the change.
- No changes will be made after 2:00 p.m. or on a day-to-day basis.
Our school district will continue using ParentSquare for school-to-home communication. This unified communications platform is designed to keep parents and guardians informed and encourage greater engagement and connection with your child’s school and Gwinnett County Public Schools.
ParentSquare provides a safe way for district administrators, school principals, teachers, staff, and parents to receive and send information, such as:
- Weather-related closings & delays
- School and class information
- Share pictures and files
- See calendar items
- Upcoming class activities
District and school information will now be sent to your computer or phone via email and/or text via ParentSquare. For even more convenience, download the ParentSquare app (available for free for iOS and Android devices).
- No left turn into school off Brownlee Road
- Turn around in the cul-de-sac at the end of Brownlee Road
- Be patient - If you cannot be patient and go to the end of the line, the student can always ride the bus.
- Be nice and follow the rules.
- Remember that “park and walk” is NOT an option.
A GCPS school bus can transport every Mountain Park student.
Mountain Park ES will offer a birth to five program called Play2Learn. We will hold classes on Tuesdays. These classes will run from 9:00-10:30 and begin Tuesday, August 11. Contact Mona Brawley at mona.brawley@gcpsk12.org for questions.
Mountain Park ES MyPaymentsPlus is available for the 2026-2027 school year!
All parents need to access MyPaymentsPlus to:
- add funds to student meal payment account
- make local school contributions
- pay for field trips throughout the year
Helpful Links
- September 18
- November 3
- March 19
2026-2027 Meal Price Information
Free and Reduced Information
- As a reminder, the USDA allows a 30-day grace period for students who were at a Gwinnett County School and on the program from the previous year. After 30 days, students who do not have a current application on file will be charged full price for meals.
- The online SY27 Free and Reduced application will be available on July 21 – SY27 Free and Reduced Online Application
Upcoming Events
- October 7 - Walk to School Day
- October 30 - Monster Mash @ 5:30
- January 29 - Sneaker Ball @ 5:30
- March 12 - Bingo Night @ 5:30
PTA Contributions are located at Mountain Park PTA:
- Purchase your Mountain Park ES PTA 2026-2027 Membership.
- Check out Mountain Park ES spiritwear offerings.
Chick-fil-A
Bruster's
PTA Membership
How to join PTA!
September 16 - Picture Day
September 18 - Digital Learning Day #1
September 22 - Title I Annual Parent Meeting @ 3:15
September 23 - Donuts with Grown-Ups @ 7:15 (A-L)
September 24 - Donuts with Grown-Ups @ 7:15 (M-Z)
September 25 - Heritage Day