MCP: 36th Street Family Newsletter

Week of August 19th Welcome Back to School

Happy New Year!!!

Everyone here is ecstatic to welcome you and your scholar back for the 2024-2025 school year. The staff have been working diligently to make sure every classroom is prepared to welcome their scholars in for the school year. This year we are grounding ourselves in the following values: ownership, scholarship, standards, service and growth. We will lead with love, and the learning will follow. We are grateful that you chose MCP to educate you scholar. We do not take that privilege lightly. You are welcome to join us tomorrow morning for our all school assembly at 8:00 am. At 7:30 we will have the red carpet rolled and a place to take those first day of school photos. We look forward to seeing you all in the morning.

Dismissal Update

In order to have a safe dismissal process, we have discontinued the parent walk-up option for pick up. If your scholar is listed as a walker, you must provide an address they are walking to. Due to safety concerns, scholars will not be able to stand on the corner and wait for their rides. Families are able to join the car line at 2:45. Ms. Neal or myself will be out at 3:00 collecting names. At 3:10 scholars will be dismissed as their ride arrives. If your scholar is getting on a daycare van or a transportation service, please let them know scholars are released at 3:10. Thank you for understanding the need for this adjustment, scholar safety is top priority here at MCP. Please complete the Scholar Dismissal Form so we know how scholars are getting home all day.

Uniforms

Elementary Uniforms

Red MCP Polo with lightbulb logo
Navy blue bottoms (scholars must have on a belt if the pants/skirt/skort has belt loops 1st - 4th)
Leggings may only be worn under shorts, skirts or skorts.
Tennis shoes or rubber-soled shoes that lace up (scholars may not wear crocs, sandals, foam runners or flip flops)

Middle School Uniforms

Monday and Wednesday Uniform

MCP navy blue vest worn over a white button-down shirt with a tie (boys) or ascot (girls)

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday only:

Red MCP Polo with lightbulb logo
Khaki or navy blue pants (scholars must have on a belt if the pants/skirt/skort has belt loops)
Walking shorts, skirts and skorts no more than three inches above the knee are allowed.
Solid red, white, navy blue or black socks, tights or leggings (scholars may not wear patterned socks, tights or leggings under shorts/skirts/skorts)
Leggings may only be worn under shorts, skirts or skorts.
Tennis shoes or rubber-soled shoes that lace up (scholars may not wear crocs, sandals, foam runners or flip flops)

Did you know you can order student uniforms all year round?

Remember your orders will take up to 3 to 4 weeks to be completed and delivered to the school.

If you order now our company will process and complete your order for a delivery to the school in time for Open House.

https://mcpuniform.orderpromos.com/

Meet Our Student Support Service Team

Our Student Support Services department is a brand new team this year. We are excited to bring new energy and mental health wellness to our scholars this school year! It is our primary responsibility to promote social and emotional wellness in scholars so they can excel in their academic development. We provide individual counseling, group counseling, resources, classroom interventions, and so much more! Keep a look out for us, as we will be featured in the newsletter to provide mental health tips, facts, self care wellness, and interventions that can be used at home with your children. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. We look forward to working with you all and getting to know your scholar throughout the school year!

Deja Olloway M.S., LPC-IT Mental Health Therapist

Growing up, I was born and raised in Milwaukee, and class of 2010 MCP alumni. I first obtained my bachelor’s in psychology & sociology at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. I then obtained certification in child & adolescent psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. I eventually went on to earn my Master’s of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Marquette University. Additionally, I have clinical training + experience at Children’s WI and Roger’s Behavioral Health. I have worked with children of various mental health disorders, acuity levels, socioeconomic, racial, gender, age, disabilities, and religious backgrounds. Overall, I'm looking forward to building relationships with all the scholars and parents this 24-25 school year!!

Lakeisha Ball MSW, APSW. Street Social Worker

Hello MCP Parents! I am Ms Ball and I am excited to be joining the 36th Street Family as the School Social Worker. I earned my Bachelor's in Social Work from UW-Whitewater and my Masters Degree in Social Work from UW- Milwaukee. I have been working with children and families for the last 17 years! I am passionate about providing a safe space for scholars that supports their social-emotional needs, and connecting families with resources. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at any time for help. We will find a way to overcome obstacles together or we will make one!

Kaylee Hunter, M.S. Street School Psychologist

Hello! I am the new school psychologist at 36th and 38th street campuses. I recently completed my masters degree at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and I attended undergrad at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. I am so excited to start the school year here at Milwaukee College Prep where we value high-quality education for all scholars. As the new school psychologist, I am dedicated to creating a supportive environment where all scholars feel heard, valued, and seen. My goal is to provide all scholars with the resources they need to reach their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally.

Sara Hayes Occupational Therapist

Hi everyone! My name is Sara Hayes and I am the new Occupational Therapist. I recently obtained my Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from Western Michigan University in Grand Rapids, MI and moved to Milwaukee for this position. Occupational therapy in the schools focuses on fine motor skills, sensory regulation, and emotional regulation. I will be working closely with some of your children and cannot wait to watch them grow and reach their goals!

Speech Language Screenings

Attention families!

Early identification of potential issues is a key to school success!

Speech-Language Screenings: All scholars in K4 and new scholars in K5 will have their speech and language skills screened on September 6th by MCP 36th St.’s speech-language pathologist, Katharine Elsbree.

Families will receive a notice with the results of the screening for their scholar.

If you do NOT want your scholar to participate in the universal screening process, please contact Katharine Elsbree at 414-445-8020 or katharine.elsbree@milwcollegeprep.com

2024-25 Immunization Requirement Changes

Please take the time during the summer months to check on and update your scholars immunizations before the next school year.

If you have any questions please call the school Office

Y-Care 24-25 Registration

Attached is the flyer for registration for the 24-25 Y-Care registration.

Registration will be online only this year. Parents need to follow the instructions on page 2 of the flyer to log into their account and then create a profile for each child. Any questions regarding registration should go to schoolage@ymcamke.org or 414-274-0759

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