Milwaukee College Prep Newsletter

Happy Tuesday Families,

Today is a new day! This week is our second week into quarter 4. Conferences are happening. Its always nice to sit and chat with families and discuss the glows and grows of our wonderful babies. Although the end of the year is fast approaching we are still sweating the small stuff and holding our scholars to high expectations.

All scholars must come to school in their MCP uniform every day. If a scholar come to school without their uniform parents/guardian will be called and asked to bring in a uniform before the scholar is sent to class. Once scholars enter the building, the wearing of hats, bandanas, or wave caps is not permitted. Scholars must a red MCP polo, unless they are black or purple shirt with uniform bottoms. Elementary scholars (K4-4th) can wear blue khaki bottoms and middle school scholars (5th-8th) are able to wear blue and khaki bottoms.

Elementary: Monday- Friday: MCP Red Polo/Fleece, Navy Blue Pants, Belt (1st-4th) Tennis shoes

Middle School: Monday- Friday: MCP Red Polo/Fleece, Navy Blue or Khaki Pants, Belt (1st-4th) Tennis shoes

Footwear NOT allowed to be worn during school hours: crocs, snow boots, slides, Yeezy Foam Runners, flip flops, and Heelys

Upcoming Dates:

April 17th-28th Parent Teacher Conferences (as needed)

May 8th-11th- Teacher Appreciation Week

May 8th- Dress Down Day

May 18th- Spring Program

May 19th - Alumni Event at The Gathering Place 5:30 - 8:00

May 22nd-25th- MAP Testing

Email: nghia.williams@mkeprep.com
Website: www.milwcollegeprep.com
Phone: 414-445-1000

The time you've all been waiting for, 8th grade graduation. This year our 8th grade graduation will take place on Friday, June 9th at 9:00am. Make sure you are on time and on a mission to celebrate class of 2023. Please read the 8th grade logistics and promotion ceremony requirements listed below.

Graduation Logistics

WHO: 8th Grade Scholar & 5 Family Members

**Scholars who attend a MCP campus currently do not need a ticket and can be excused from class to celebrate their older sibling. Also any babies, toddlers, or younger family members who are able to sit on the lap of someone else do not need a ticket.**

WHAT: Completion Ceremony

WHEN: Friday, June 9th @ 9:00am-10:30am

WHERE: Gymnasium

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

June 5th - 7th - Senior Week for 38th Scholars

June 8th - Hair Day - NO SCHOOL for 8th Grade Scholars

Great America Logistics

Park Hours for June 1st are 10:30am - 7:00pm

Scholars who are attending Great America should arrive at their campus at their regular 7:30 am time. Each campus will have their own bus to transport scholars to the park. Buses are scheduled to pick up at 9:30am. With the park opening at 10:30am 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 6:00pm pick up to be back at each MCP campus by 7:00pm.

This year scholars will be in charge of purchasing their own ticket to gain entry into the park. MCP will provide an option for scholars to purchase tickets through us. In order 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 requirements to go, which will give 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 a minimal $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 them not meeting requirements then they MUST purchase their ticket as well as 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 scholars who maintained 85% of their Virtuous Dollars for Quarter 4 are allowed to attend this trip**

All things Academics!

At MCP, we value academic excellence! We need your scholars to get a good night's sleep each night so they can focus and do their best during the day.

As we are in the last quarter of the year, please talk with your scholars about finishing strong. Scholars should be completing life's work each night with excellence. During class, scholars should be participating, engaged, taking notes, and completing all work with consistent effort.

This week and next are Parent Teacher Conferences if requested by parent and/or teacher. If you haven't already seen the paperwork, notes were sent home if teachers are requesting a conference.

Parents can also request to meet with a teacher if desired.

Progress reports will start going out April 25th for 4th quarter. Please make sure you look over your scholar's grades and reach out to teachers with any questions.

Thanks for all that you do!

--Ms. Arias

38th Street 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.

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.

The UWM College for Kids & Teens Program is summer enrichment program that provides a wide array of exciting, hands-on, project-based STEAM classes for children with high-academic potential, subject matter interest, motivation and talent. CFK&T offers one and two week classes throughout the summer. Classes are limited to 16 students and are designed for children in grades K5- 12.

Please review the catalog and schedule at a glance below.

Here is a link for scholarship opportunities for the CFK& T Program.

The Summer Youth Institute (SYI) is a free program designed to introduce students to the legal system, expose them to careers in law, and provide them with practical tools for achieving their educational goals.

The SYI is open to students who will enter the 8th, 9th, or 10th grade next fall. Enrollment is limited to approximately 24 students.

This program seeks to enroll students who demonstrate motivation, maturity, and a genuine interest in pursuing academic goals.

Students must live and go to school in the City of Milwaukee.

Students who are either first-generation college-bound or use English as a second language are strongly encouraged to apply.

Apply for the Summer Youth Institute

Learn More and View the 2023 Program Schedule

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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!

PARENT ADVOCACY FOR CHARTER SCHOOL FUNDING

• DAY OF ACTION RALLY- WEDNESDAY, 4/5, WAUKESHA COUNTY EXPO CENTER

  • We need 20 families to attend the Day of Action Rally!
  • Free T-shirts and lunch will be provided!
  • Free Transportation from our Lola Rowe North Campus will be available for all registered families!
  • Bring your entire family to advocate for funding!
  • Come hear testimonies from your MCP peers, as we share the importance of more funding for MCP and other public charter schools!
  • The MORE families in attendance, the MORE legislators will hear our voices!
  Please scan the QR Code in the flyer to RSVP for this event.

  
  

DHSA OPEN HOUSE FOR 5TH-7TH GIRLS, SUNDAY, 4/23

• Divine Holy Savior of Angels has an Open House for potential incoming high school girls

• To register for DHSA’s Open House, click here https://www.dsha.info/admissions/open-house

FOOD PANTRY, EVERY THURSDAY, 12PM, 1503 W. HOPKINS, MILWAUKEE 53206

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

SUMMER SCHOOL FOR ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL

• 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.

Please contact your Parent Liaison here for additional information.

Dress Down Days take place the second or third Monday of each month. Elementary scholars must earn 85% of their dollars for the month in order to earn dress down day. Classroom teachers will communicate with families of scholars that did not earn dress down day. Middle school scholars have different criteria for each month. Mr. Woodlin will send out an email to families of scholars in middle school who earned dress down day.

Dress Down Days...

Monday, May 8th

Hello Parents! Please use this form to update your scholars' High School process.

https://forms.gle/Jc18sZTh9x3qu4rR9

MCP 22-23 Culture Playbook

22-23 Family Handbook