MCP3 Parent Newsletter- #31
April 21st, 2026
A Message from Ms. Peterson
Hello MCP3 Families,
Last week was a HUGE success as we celebrated The Week of the Young Child. We ended the week with a special Read-In on Work Together Wednesday and a Paint & Sip on Artsy Thursday! This week we are finalizing the Class of 2040 Leave Our Mark Tribute which is a dandelion mural in our main hallway across from room 123- be sure to check it out!
A special shout out to the following parents who came in to read as a guest reader for the Read-In: Ms. Johnson, Mr. Bey, Ms. Herring-Rodge, Ms. Beauchamp, Ms. Willis and Ms. Bowen! A special shout out to the following network leader guest readers who also supported MCP3 during the Read-In: Ms. Badger, Dr. Cleveland, Mr. Weber & Ms. Garlie! We enjoyed having you all here to read to our scholars!
Here are some important reminders and updates:
Upcoming Parking Lot Construction
We are excited to share that construction will begin soon (anticipated date: April 30th) in the parking lot of our MCP Lola Rowe North campus. We are participating in the Fresh Coast Green Communities program which funds design, construction, and maintenance of green stormwater infrastructure through the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District. Our site will be receiving a new underground storage system that will hold almost 300,000 gallons of stormwater during every big storm. We're helping keep water out of our neighbor's basements and protect Lake Michigan. We're also updating our landscaping along the north side of the parking lot and all along Teutonia. These new plants will be tolerant to road salt and help clean the air around our campus.
During construction, the northern entrance off Teutonia will be closed. The northern portion of our parking lot will be fenced off and be inaccessible during construction. The southern entrance will remain open at all times. The southern area of the parking lot will remain accessible. There will be a few days where new pipe is being laid where some work will extend out of the fenced area. These areas will be coned off on this day and will occur over the summer outside of the school year. The project will be substantially complete by September 15 with everything wrapped up by the end of October.
Please watch for a visual aid that will be shared later this week. We appreciate your patience in the coming months as the Fresh Coast Green Communities program works to improve our sewage system.
What this means for K3 Families and Drop off and Pick up:
- There will be one designated entrance and exit for the remainder of the school year
- Families/daycare MUST follow the flow of traffic (cones will be set up) and park in a parking spot
- Increased congestion in the parking lot is expected- please plan accordingly and be patient
- K3 Scholars must still be walked into and out of the building, signed in/out of their class for arrival and dismissal
MCP3 Completion Ceremony ~Save the Date
MCP3 will celebrate our class of 2040 in a K3 completion ceremony on June 10th at 9:00am in the Lola Rowe North Campus Gym. Here are a few details regarding our completion ceremony so that it runs smoothly and everyone is safe:
- Scholars may come dressed up
- Scholars will NOT be wearing caps/gowns in order to limit unnecessary distractions
- Balloons are NOT allowed in the gym
- Scholars MUST walk back to their classrooms with their teacher after the ceremony to ensure an accurate headcount. Families may sign their child out from the classroom upon completion of the ceremony. Parents may NOT take their child from the ceremony or from the gym.
- Parents and family members are asked to remain in the designated "guest" area to NOT interrupt the ceremony
Help spread the word that MCP3 is enrolling for the 26-27 school year! We'd love for you to share your experience of MCP3 with other friends and family members that have a young child who will be turning 3 and let them know they can schedule a tour and apply for a seat now!
RANG
- 46.8% of Families accepted their goal last week
- 89.1% of families that accepted their goal COMPLETED their Goal! Way to go!
- 67.5% of Families completed their goal- but did NOT ACCEPT their gaol- this is money left on the table.....Be sure to accept your goal every week by 11:59pm on Monday!
Shout out to the Golden Eagles- 100% of the families that accepted their goal- completed their goal! Whoot Whoot!
Shout out to our Top 10 Point Earners on RANG!
Taiwan, Ja'Kobe, Essence, Rai'Lynn, Averie, Ny'Lynn, Stephen, Kashmyr, Nova, Ayden
Shout out to our Top 10 Point Redeemers on RANG!
Ja'Kobe, Essence, Ky'ree, Rhylee, Amaya, Avery, A'Moura, A'Vyis, Reign, Taiwan
With Appreciation & Respect,
Ms. Peterson
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.
What are the Scholars' Learning?
Theme #8: Amazing Critters
Week 2- Flying Critters
This week we will continue learning about small critters. Our focus for the week will be our flying friends, such as butterflies, bees, mosquitoes, flies, dragonflies, and ladybugs.
Vocabulary Words this Week
metamorphosis, chrysalis, monarch, pupa, cardinal, nectar, zinnia, blossom
Read Aloud Books
Monarchs
Little Bee's Journey
Math Concepts
Numeration 1-4
STEAM Activity -Build a bug
Scholars will create imaginary bugs using various supplies.
🎈🎈🎉Birthday Shout Outs🎉🎈🎈
Happy Birthday to you!! Cha-cha-cha!!
Happy Birthday dear April babies!!!
Happy Birthday to you!! Cha-Cha-cha!
Elephants🐘
Amina
Gators🐊
Cayden
Tigers🐅
NA
Bulldogs🐕
Gabriel
Golden Eagles🦅
NA
MCP3 Information
Email: allison.peterson@milwcollegeprep.com
Website: milwcollegeprep.com
Location: 1350 W North Ave, Milwaukee, WI, USA
Phone: 414-264-6007
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/milwcollegeprep