MCP: LRN Family Newsletter

The temperature outside continues to fluctuate. Even though there are changes in the weather, our expectations do not change. Scholars are expected to be at school no later than 7:55 am. Our doors open at 7:30 am to welcome scholars for breakfast. Morning Assemblies/Circles or classroom circles/meetings begin at 8:00 am and are a vital part of setting the tone for the day. Scholars are also expected to come to school each day in their appropriate uniform attire ready to learn and strengthen their character. Our elementary scholars' uniform includes a red or purple polo with navy blue bottoms. Our middle school scholars' uniform includes a red or black polo with khaki or navy blue bottoms.

Third Quarter Parent Teacher Conferences are being held this week. Classroom teachers have connected with families who are required to have a 3rd quarter conference. If you have not heard from your scholar's teachers and you have questions or concerns, please contact them directly via email or telephone.

This week we began our focus on KINDNESS. Though this is our last TRECK value, ALL OF THEM ARE IMPORTANT!!! We expect to see scholars exemplifying TRUST, RESPECT, EMPATHY, COURAGE and KINDNESS. Kindness is the quality of being friendly, generous and considerate. This week's focus is K.1 - Understands that kindness is contagious. How are you spreading kindness to those around you?

We are also holding COIN WARS this week to fundraise for end-of-the-year activities. Check out the image below for more detailed information. As of today, K5 has collected the most money; however, that could change based on the coins collected for the rest of the week!!! Way to go K5!!!! K4 and 5th grade are not too far behind!!!! As a school, we've already exceeded $100 by just collecting pennies and nickels!!!! I cannot wait to see what our final totals are on Friday!!!

Are you or your child an MCP ALUM? If so, check out the flyer below for our MCP Alumni Block Party on Friday, May 19th!!! Use the QR code in the flyer to register!!!

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me via email kanika.burks@mkeprep.com or via telephone at 414-870-2135.

Ms. Burks

I am sending out this notification to remind you that 8th-grade completion is coming up on Friday, June 9, 2023. Every year at completion, a slide show of MCP memories is shown to scholars, families and guests.

To ensure that we are capturing the memories of all scholars, I need the following from each of you:

1. At least one baby picture of your 8th-grade scholar (baby = under 2 years old approximately).
2. Any still shots of your scholar and their friends throughout the years at MCP. These pictures can either be printed and sent to school with your scholar (you WILL get them back) or you are more than welcome to text the pictures to 262-565-7485.

Please submit pictures to me no later than Friday, May 5th.

Thank you in advance for fulfilling this request.

More 8th-grade completion information will be coming in the weeks ahead.

If you have questions regarding the photo request, please do not hesitate to contact me via cell or email rebekah.wade@milwcollegeprep.com

Ms. R. Wade

Greetings 8th Grade Families,

8th Grade Promotion Ceremony Requirements (per the handbook)

● All 8th Grade students must submit a high school acceptance letter to the Dean of Culture

● All 8th Grade students must be in good academic standing (failing no more than 2 core academic classes for the year)

● All 8th Grade students must be in good character standing (students falling below 70% of Virtuous Dollars for the year will complete a success plan with Administration to participate in the completion ceremony)

● All Campus Fees must be paid in full/zero balance.

Below is a timeline of events for our 8th grade scholars:

June 1st - Network 8th Grade Great America Trip

May 30th - June 2nd - Senior Week for Lola Rowe North Scholars

• This will allow 8th grade scholars who are attending the EOY Trip to participate in Senior Week

June 8th - Promotion Preparation Day - NO SCHOOL for 8th Grade Scholars

**Only 8th grade scholars who maintained 85% of their Virtuous Dollars for Quarter 4 are allowed to attend this trip**

Scholars attending Great America should arrive at their campus at their regular 7:30 am time. Each campus will have its own bus to transport scholars to the park. Buses are scheduled to pick up at 9:30 am. With the park opening at 10:30 am this will provide 15 minutes of wiggle room and 45 minutes for travel time. Once the buses drop off, THEY WILL NOT STAY. They will return for a 6:00 pm pick up to be back at each MCP campus by 7:00 pm.

This year scholars will be in charge of purchasing their tickets to gain entry into the park. MCP will provide an option for scholars to purchase tickets through us. To make this happen, we will need to know the number of tickets MCP would need to purchase. Permission slips will be sent home to scholars who meet the requirements to go, giving parents the option to choose if they would like to purchase a ticket through MCP or on their own. Parents will need to send money back with a signed permission slip for scholars to obtain a ticket.

Please advise parents that Great America DOES NOT accept CASH, so scholars MUST bring a debit card, Cash App Card, or a preloaded debit card for spending money. Scholars are in charge of buying their own food and drink! Staff will not be responsible for scholars who do not come with money. I recommend scholars bring at least $50 for food/drink throughout the day.

Scholars who are NOT attending Great America should stay at home for this day. If a parent decides to bring their child despite not meeting requirements, then they MUST purchase their ticket and stay with their child the entire time. MCP will NOT be responsible for scholars who did not earn the trip and scholars who did not earn the trip are not allowed to be with MCP groups without a parent. MCP Staff who are chaperoning the trip CANNOT act as a parental/guardian for scholars who aren’t eligible to go.

**Only 8th grade scholars who maintained 85% of their Virtuous Dollars for Quarter 4 are allowed to attend this trip**

PARENT ADVOCACY FOR CHARTER SCHOOL FUNDING - THURSDAY, 4/20, SENATOR LATONYA JOHNSON (VIRTUAL)

PARENT ADVOCACY FOR CHARTER SCHOOL FUNDING, BUDGET LISTENING SESSION - SATURDAY, 4/29, 11:30-2PM, REPRESENTATIVES GOYKE & HAYWOOD (IN-PERSON)

• Use the QR Code in the flyer to register for your food bag
• Sponsored by Hopkins Lloyd and Just One More Ministry

• Register NOW
• Early Registration closes on 5/15
• For more information, see the flyers below, scan the QR Code, click here or call (414) 475-8238.

Lola Rowe North is looking for 3 Reading Corps tutors for the 2023-24 school year. You can take action in our community by giving your time and talent to help students build their skills and confidence!

Tutors work one-on-one or in small groups with students during school hours throughout the school year. Whether you are a recent grad, career changer, stay-at-home parent or retiree, you can make a great tutor! No experience? No problem. With training and on-site coaching, our tutors are prepared to help kids succeed.

Part-time and full-time positions are available ─ apply now to start in August 2023. Positions are also available to start in October 2023 and January 2024.

Tutors receive a paycheck every two weeks plus up to an additional $4,800 for college tuition or loans (tutors 55+ may gift the education award to their child, grandchild, stepchild or foster child). Free health individual health insurance is provided for tutors serving 35 hours per week, and child care assistance is available (based on family size and income).

Ready to put your passion in action to help to help more children succeed? Learn more or apply at Join.ReadingandMath.org. Questions? Email join@ampact.us or call 866.859.2825.

Hello, my name is Dan Carey, Varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Pius XI Catholic High School. We are excited to offer two unique camp experiences to boys in grades 3-8 this summer. In our Offensive Skills Camp (June 12-15), we work on finishing, shooting, passing and catching, ball handling and attack moves. And in our Pure Shooting Camp (June 19-22), we focus on the fundamentals of shooting technique, form, footwork, and proper repetition. We welcome kids of all ability and experience levels who simply love to play the game in a fun environment!

Register online today: https://piusxi.sportngin.com/register/form/157868931

If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to email me at dcarey@piusxi.org, or call 414-550-9912.

Do you have a kiddo who just loves art or is curious about art?

Are you a parent looking for a FREE and high quality summer camp???

Then look no longer, Arts@Large is bringing back its Arts Summer Camp!! We are again working in tandem with Chris Crain to give students an array of artistic experiences!!!!

Campers will stretch the boundaries of the learning process and become immersed in creative flows of various art forms, such as Visual Art, Dance, Voice, Theater, Comedy, Piano, Songwriting, and Drums. You are able to sign your child or children up for FREE, and campers will be provided with breakfast and lunch.

Camp begins on Monday June 26th, 2023 at 8:00 am and will conclude on Thursday July 27th, 2023 (note: There will be no camp on Tuesday July 4th, 2023)

• Activities are held 8:00AM - 1:15PM on Monday, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays

All activities are held at the A@L Community Center, 1100 S. 5th St, Milwaukee, WI 53204

Camper Eligibility:

• Your child or children must live in Milwaukee County.
• Your child or children must be entering 3rd to 8th grade in the 2023-24 school year.

Enroll here:

https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfSNfjDUXZS3m.../viewform

A world of adventure starts here!

Learn more about our SAFE and FREE summer programming for K5–grade 12 city of Milwaukee residents! Click on the links below for more information.

K- 8th Grade

• • 5-Week Session: Monday, June 26–Friday, July 28, 2023, 8:00 a.m.–noon

    • Registration for 5-Week Session session will close on Monday, June 5, 2023, at 11:59 p.m.

9th - 12th Grade

• Session I: June 6–22, 2023, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

  • Registration for Session I will close on Monday, May 15, 2023, at 11:59 p.m.

• Session II: June 26–July 27, 2023, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

  • Registration for Session II session will close on Monday, June 5, 2023, at 11:59 p.m.

Milwaukee's #1 Science Summer Camp is Back!

Week-long, Full-Day Camps | June 12 - August 25 | 1st-8th grades

Discovery World's world-class Summer Camp is returning this June through August for students entering 1st through 8th grades.

Explore everything, acquire abilities, and find a passionate pursuit all summer long with one-on-one interactions, hands-on activities, and in-depth projects for you to create and bring home.

Join us for one camp or spend the whole summer with us!

Reserve Your Summer Camp Spot Today!

Monday, April 17th - Friday, April 28th:

• 3rd Quarter Parent Teacher Conferences as needed

Thursday, April 20th (PM) and Friday, April 21st (AM):

• New Parent Orientation Meetings

Monday, May 8th:

• Dress Down Day (the names of scholars who earned this dress down day will be emailed)

Monday, May 8th - Thursday, May 11th:

• Teacher Appreciation Week

Friday, May 12th:

• Staff In-Service - No Scholar Attendance

The Milwaukee Film Festival Begins Thursday, April 20!!!

Click on the links for more information!!!

Milwaukee Film Festival

Black Lens MKE

BlankSpaceMke hosts 8th Annual Milwaukee Black Restaurant Week

BlackSpaceMKE is an urban art cooperative with a basic principle of spreading the message about cooperative economics. In an effort to raise awareness about social entrepreneurship and garner support of Black owned businesses, BlankSpaceMKE has established Milwaukee Black Restaurant Week. The week will take place Tuesday, April 25, 2023 through Sunday, April 30, 2023. Click the following link for more details: https://blankspacemke.weebly.com/

Bridget Whitaker (414) 861-9115 / Co-Founder
Symphony Zawadi (414) 731-5611 / Creative Director

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