Mountain Park eNewsletter
October 19, 2022
Early Release - Today & Tomorrow
Science of Reading
In pursuit of equitable outcomes for all students, the Language Arts office is committed to expanding opportunities for each and every student to engage in and access high-quality, rigorous, and culturally relevant curriculum, focusing on early literacy and the science of reading.
Lunch Visitation
Parents are welcome to join us for lunch at Mountain Park. In order to model and encourage healthy eating habits, fast food is NOT allowed in the cafeteria. Lunch visitation is an activity for you to spend with your child. Friends will not be allowed at the visitors table. Use this time for meaningful conversation on your student’s day.
Book Fair is Here!
On October 19, the Book Fair is open from 1:00-5:30.
Don't forget:
- Don’t forget to add 6% sales tax!
- Cash, credit cards and eWallet are acceptable forms of payment
Can't make it in person? Shop online: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/mountainparkelementarysch
We need volunteers! We are so excited to be able to have volunteers again! Sign Up:
Asynchronous Digital Learning Days
Remaining GCPS Digital Learning Days:
- November 8
- February 3
- March 17
PBIS & ClassDojo
Play 2 Learn
Mountain Park ES will offer a birth to five program called Play2Learn, which will be held every Tuesday and/or Thursday from 9:00-10:30. Contact Charlotte Thomas at charlotte.r.thomas@gcpsk12.org for questions.
MyPaymentsPlus
Mountain Park ES MyPaymentsPlus is NOW available for the 2022-2023 school year!
All parents will need to access MyPaymentsPlus to:
- review/sign orientation documents online,
- add funds to student meal payment account, and/or
- make local school contributions
Documents that you will need to review in MyPaymentsPlus include:
- Free/reduced applications is more than just meals!
- GCPS 2022-2023 student conduct behavior code
- GCPS 2022-2023 handbook information for students and families
- Media Release Opt-Out
- Parent AKS Overview
One-Page Student Calendar
SchoolMessenger
https://www.gcpsk12.org/Page/26742
Free and Reduced Lunch Application
https://www.nlappscloud.com/Welcome.aspx?apply=1&api=78f8fee54716f21218e523747d37a13c#loaded
Yearbooks
Mountain Park yearbooks are on sale for $32. The link below includes ordering information.
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1040496/Mountain-Park-Elementary-Sch/
PTA Information
Upcoming Events
- October 28 - Monster Mash @ 6:00
- February 24 - Bingo Night @ 6:00
PTA Contributions are not included on MyPaymentsPlus; visit MemberHub to:
- purchase your Mountain Park ES PTA 2022-23 Membership,
- check out Mountain Park ES spiritwear offerings,
- https://mpes.memberhub.com/store
Mountain Park First Baptist Church
Mountain Park First Baptist Church will be hosting the True Girl Pajama Party on Saturday, October 22 from 6:30 - 9:00. This is going to be an amazing evening for ladies and the young women in their lives!
FIND OUT MORE & REGISTER TO ATTEND THIS SPECIAL EVENT HERE: https://store.purefreedom.org/pajama-party-tour-october-22nd-stone-mountain-ga/
Right At School - After-School Program
Upcoming Dates
October 17-21 - Book Fair
October 19-20 - Early Release @ 12:15
October 21 - Field Day
October 28 - Monster Mash @ 6:00-8:00
November 2 - Fall Picture Make-Ups
November 8 - Digital Learning Day (learn from home)