Knowledge Plus Character Pave The Road To College And Beyond.
MCP: Lola Rowe North Family Newsletter
From the Desk of the Principal:
Parents, thank you for joining us in recognizing and celebrating your scholar(s) quarter two
accomplishments on Friday. We saw increases from quarter one to quarter two in every award
category except for attendance. One very impressive recognition was that of 25 scholars in 5th
through 8th grade who earned Black Shirt status, this means they earned a 93% or higher GPA and
maintained 93% or more of their virtuous dollars. Please continue to push your scholar(s) towards
excellence as we look forward to celebrating them again in quarter 3!
Our next major event is our Black History Program which is on February 25, 2017 at 1:15p.m. in our
school gymnasium. We set aside time each year to come together as a whole school to celebrate
our history which is rich of men and women who made incredible sacrifices and accomplishments
so that we all can have more better opportunities through equality and equity. While events like the
Sherman Park incident over the summer and the recent presidential election in November as well
as President Trump's executive order to ban some immigrants from entering into our country in
January are all stark reminders that we have a long way to go as a nation and our scholars learning
early about who they are and what they can accomplish is needed in order to get there. Our
scholars have been learning, practicing, and preparing to teach and showcase their talents in
observance of Black History Month. You will be impressed to learn from our scholars about
musicians, educators, Civil Rights activists, and children who blazed the trails, broke down barriers,
and stood up against racial and social injustices in America. We look forward to seeing you at our
program.
Quarter 3 is underway and as we continue to do all that we can to support your scholar in his/ her
readiness for college and beyond I remind you of a few things that are helpful in our partnership in
making this year a continued success.
Attendance- bring scholars to school every day. We notice more scholars miss school on
Mondays and Fridays and when MPS is out. When scholars are out they miss very valuable
instruction.
AR- Promote AR (Accelerated Reader) at home. Scholars should bring AR books home
daily. Ask his/ her teacher to explain how they are doing with AR. Reading is fundamental
and there is a direct correlation between literacy and success.
Zearn/ ALeks- scholars can log in from home and complete activities- All you need is
internet access. Scholars know how to log in independently.
Proactivity- Aim for 0 discipline deposits, 0 Life's work deposits, and 0 uniform depositsScholars who receive 2 or fewer deposits in a quarter with 96.5% attendance or higher are
more likely above the 85% GPA as well. "Knowledge Plus Character Pave the Road to
College and Beyond!"
Rest- Our scholars work extremely hard at school. I imagine most MCP scholars fall asleep
on the drive home from school. After a full day of school at MCP it is important that scholars
get adequate rest. My advice is to have scholars in bed before 9:00p.m. on school nights.
This gives them the rest needed so that they have the stamina required for a full day of
rigorous instruction at school.
If you need any help or would like to speak to someone about your scholars experience at school
please contact me or Mr. Williams (Parent Coordinator) at school. #UNITE
History teaches us so much about who we are, where we have been, and what we have learned.
Our history is full of men and women who made incredible accomplishments but were never
recognized because of gender, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Black History Month is a wonderful time to learn anew about those who blazed trails, broke through
barriers, made a statement or labored long and hard - including our own ancestors and neighbors.
MPS is well on its way to sending 10,000 students to see the movie Hidden Figures, and I am
thrilled that our community is coming together to support this effort. This movie teaches so many
things - perhaps most important, that we all have the ability within ourselves to do great things, even
though others might not see it.
Black History Month is the perfect time to appreciate each other. I am so proud to be part of the rich
diversity that makes our district unique.
2017-2018 OPEN ENROLLMENT
If you know someone who may be interested in attending MCP for the first time,
Open enrollment is February 1st - February 28th. If you have any questions, please
contact the school office at 414-264-6600.
Emailed Progress Reports
Don't forget to check your email for your child's progress report!
Progress Report Dates
Quarter 3: Feb. 14, Feb. 28, Mar. 14
Quarter 4: Apr. 25, May 9, May 23
Concerns about lead levels???
Recently, Milwaukee College Prep decided to take precautions regarding potential lead levels in all
of the sinks and water fountains at all four campuses. Good news! All four campuses were cleared
of any concerns. There were a few obsolete, utility area fixtures not utilized by students that
registered above normal and services have been terminated in those locations. If you have any
questions or concerns, please contact your Director of Operations.
Make-up Picture Day
Make-up picture day is
scheduled for Friday,
February 17th. Scholars are
required to wear their
traditional Friday uniform.
Milwaukee Lutheran High School
Please read on for important information regarding the
Choice Program.
Milwaukee Parental Choice Program (MPCP)
Open: February 1st - February 20th
(You MUST live within the city of Milwaukee)
If interested in Milwaukee Lutheran High School and
have not applied for a Choice seat please do so
before February 20th
Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (WPCP)
Open: February 1st - April 20th
(For families that live anywhere outside of the
cities of Milwaukee or Racine)
Placement Exam Dates 2016-2017
Saturday, February 18, 2017 - Study Center (8:30am-12:00noon)
Saturday, March 18, 2017 - Study Center (8:30-12:00noon)
Saturday, April 22, 2017 - Study Center (8:30am-12:00noon)
Beginning February 1st (not before), go on to the DPI website to submit your choice application.
SUBMIT HERE
Be VERY careful when entering your information into the online application as your name and
address much match EXACTLY what you submit on your residency document. If it does NOT
match exactly, you MUST make the correction before the open enrollment period ends in order for
your application to be verified and accepted. (Please use legal names and make sure you include
the entire street name, direction, city, state, and zip.)
Bring in your CURRENT residency document BEFORE February 20th as it will NOT be accepted
after 4pm on February 20. Acceptable residency documents must be one of the following:
CURRENT water, gas, electric, cable, satellite, landline phone bill, paystub, 2016 W-2, government
correspondence, OR lease (this is not recommended as your first choice as there are some
restrictions on use of leases).
**NO APPOINTMENTS NECESSARY
Required documents can be submitted in person to the CHOICE office on the following days and
hours - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 7am to 3:30pm and Saturdays, 8am to 11am.
(CHOICE office is CLOSED on Tuesdays) OR you can submit them to main office anytime it is
open, however, no one will be available in main office to verify that documents are acceptable. If
mailed, they must be received by CHOICE office no later than 4pm on February 20.
It is STRONGLY recommended that you apply for CHOICE during this first open enrollment period in
February as we cannot guarantee your students CHOICE seat if you apply during a later open
enrollment period!
*Parents and/or guardians enrolling students for the CHOICE program should direct any questions
to Jean Dummann, Choice Designee, by email at: [email protected]
Upcoming PLC Meetings
Feb r ua r y 14t h 4-5PM
Ma r ch 14t h 4-5PM
Ap r i l 4t h 4-5PM
Ma y 9t h 4-5PM
Congratulations
MCP North Campus!
Please help us in congratulating our
scholars in winning FIRST PLACE in the
First Annual Black History Bowl. Thank you
Safe & Sound and the Milwaukee Bucks for
sponsoring this event!
S c ho lastic Bo o k F air
THANK YOU Clifford and Scholastic Books for providing more free books for the
scholar's home libraries!
HIGH SCHOOL ACCEPTANCES
Our 8th grade scholars have worked very hard building knowledge plus character while preparing
for college and beyond. Next step is High School! Congratulations to the following scholars on
being accepted into some really awesome schools for the 2017-2018 school year. See where our
scholars have been accepted below.
Scholar's Name
Homeroom
Sherod Adkisson-Tatum
Duke
Rufus King High School
Milwaukee Lutheran High School
Keinaija Campbell-Carson
Howard
Rufus King High School
Milwaukee Lutheran High School
Wisconsin Lutheran High School
Laniya Cannady
Duke
Accepted to the following High Schools
Milwaukee Lutheran High School
Lunden Davis
Howard
MacDowell Montessori High School
Malachi Drew
Howard
Pathways High School
Matthew Drew
Duke
Pathways High School
Ariel Foxx
Howard
Milwaukee Lutheran High School
Teriah Gray
Howard
Martin Luther School
Cristo Rey High School
PIUS XI High School
Messmer High School
Courtney Griffin
Howard
Rufus King High School
Messmer High School
La-Shay Harris
Duke
Messmer High School
Rufus King High School
Amy Jones
Howard
Rufus King High School
Brooklyn Jones
Duke
Dominican High School
St. Joan Antida High School
Divine Savior Holy Angels High School
Khaliah Jones
Duke
Milwaukee Lutheran High School
Golda Meir High School
Sa'Nya Landingham
Duke
Milwaukee Lutheran High School
Golda Meir High School
Messmer High School
Samuel Maclin
Howard
Milwaukee Collegiate Academy
Makayla Mason
Howard
Messmer High School
Gamila May
Duke
Hasan Pasha
Howard
De'Aveion Patterson
Duke
Rufus King
Milwaukee Lutheran High School
Wisconsin Lutheran High School
PIUS XI High School
Montavion Pewitt
Duke
Milwaukee Lutheran High School
Riverside University High School
Devin Rent
Howard
Riverside University High School
Ambryanna Roby
Howard
Milwaukee Lutheran High School
Wisconsin Lutheran High School
Dontae Scott
Howard
Milwaukee Lutheran High School
Milwaukee Lutheran High School
Wisconsin Lutheran High School
Rufus King High School
Nicolet High School
Saniya Stokes
Howard
Milwaukee Collegiate Academy
Paradise Stokes
Duke
Thomas Taylor
Howard
MacDowell Montessori High School
Riverside University High School
Oshondra Tyler
Howard
Milwaukee Lutheran High School
Tamara Warren
Duke
Hamilton High School
Riverside University High School
Alonzo Williams
Duke
Riverside University High School
Jah'Daiya Woodley
Howard
Riverside University High School
Wisconsin Lutheran High School
Jah'Taiya Woodley
Duke
Riverside University High School
Golda Meir High School
Riverside University High School
Weekly Spotlight
"Don't be in such a hurry to condemn a person because he
doesn't do what you do, or think as you think. There was a time
when you didn't know what you know today."
- Malcolm X
Reading Corner
Elementary Books
Middle School Books
K4: Muff and Ruff
5th: The Phantom Tollbooth
K5: Charlotte's Web
6th: Odyssey
1st: Hooray for Rhody
7th: Animal Farm
2nd: I Have A Dream
8th: Farewell to Manzanar
3rd: Zathura
4th: Hatchet
Brrrrr it's cold outside!
Wisconsin winter months can be
brutal. Please remember to dress
your children accordingly. Refer to
your local news channel
(4,6,12,58) to check the forecast
each day.
***Inclement Weather Advisory***
If Milwaukee Public Schools closes due to bad weather, Milwaukee College Prep is closed. Listen to
the radio or television for the announcement of the closing of MPS.
In the event that weather conditions make travel to school hazardous and unsafe, but MPS does not
close, it is recommended that parents use their discretion in bringing their child/ren to school. Once
the school day has started, school will not be canceled early in the event that weather conditions
become bad during the day. In these cases, it is up to the parents to decide if they want to pick their
children up early.
If the outdoor temperature is below 18 degrees F with the wind chill, scholars will be staying inside
for recess. However, if the temperature permits, we will be sending our scholars outside for recess,
even on cold snowy days. Please make sure your child has the appropriate cold weather attire,
such as hats, mittens, gloves, boots and a winter jacket.
2016-2017 UPCOMING SCHOOL EVENTS
We cordially invite families to attend our programs to celebrate with us.
DATE
E VE NT
TIME
February 24, 2017
Black H istory Program
1:30 PM
April 21, 2017
3rd Quarter Awards Program
K4-4th 1:00 PM
5th-8th 2:00 PM
May 11, 2017
Mother's Day Program
8:00 AM
June 1, 2017
Men in Our Lives Program
8:00 AM
June 6, 2017
8th Grade Completion Ceremony
TBA
North Campus Activities
SBA players should wear their red and white shirts to practice every Tues and Thurs.
School days out in February
There is no school on the following days for scholars:
February 20th - President's Day
L e ad e rship A c ad e my at
M ilw auke e C o lle g e P re p
Who: MCP boys 1st-8th grade scholars
interested in learning leadership skills
that will help prepare them to be positive
and productive young men in their
communities.
For more information or interested in the program, please contact Mr. Morgan
Debra Klepp (414) 708-4605.
(414) 264-6600 or
Summer Programs: It's never too early to plan!
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is holding 30 spots for MCP scholars to attend their College for
Kids program at a significantly reduced rate ($45 per child) for families who qualify. Attached you
will find a description of the program and classes offered and the needs based application that is
required. Please note that the scholars who qualify are able to attend 3 consecutive classes during
one session.
Program Application - CLICK HERE!
Families should contact [email protected] with questions. Please indicate that your child(ren) goes
to Milwaukee College Prep.
End of Year Class Trip
Departing: June 7, 2016
Returning: June 12, 2016
Washington D.C. - Grades 5th & 6th
Civil Right Tour - Grades 7th & 8th
Trip Criteria:
Parents must have a $0 balance on their invoice
Students must have 85% of their Virtuous Dollars
Parents must pay $300 of cost of their child's trip
Payment Reminders
February 28th - $50.00
March 31st - $100.00
April 14th - $50.00
Club Choice Fundraiser
Club Choice Fundraisers are due on Monday, March 6th,
2017. Please pay with CASH or MONEY ORDER made
payable to Milwaukee College Prep.
Delivery is scheduled for
Thursday, March 30, 2017
3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
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