Mountain Park eNewsletter
August 12, 2022
Boosterthon
Mountain Park Elementary School families!
We are excited to kick off our Mountain Park Cougars Dance Party on September 6, 2022. Our goal is to raise $15,000 for Mountain Park Elementary and to strengthen our school community. Our school has always relied on fundraising to provide exceptional opportunities to enhance student learning and we need your help registering your student(s) and sharing with friends and family. Mark your calendars for the Mountain Park Cougars Dance Party fundraiser kicking off soon!
Key dates to remember:
● REGISTRATION OPENS - 08/23/2022
Register on MYBOOSTER.COM
● Mountain Park Cougars Dance Party Kick Off - 09/06/2022
● Event Day - 09/14/2022
We are grateful for our Mountain Park Elementary School family! Thank you for your support this year.
Curriculum Night
- 6:00-6:15 - Parents in Cafeteria with PTA
- 6:20-6:50 - Session 1
- 6:55-7:25 - Session 2
PBIS & ClassDojo
Play 2 Learn
Have you heard?
- 54% of children are not ready to learn when they enter kindergarten!
- Want to learn how to be your child’s first best teacher through play?
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.
Right At School - After-School Program
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
Bus Safety
https://www.gcpsk12.org/Page/23315
Handbook Information for Students and Families – Elementary School
https://www.gcpsk12.org/Page/33010
AKS Overview K-8
https://www.gcpsk12.org/Page/33116
AKS by Grade K-8
https://www.gcpsk12.org/Page/33297
AKS by Subject
https://www.gcpsk12.org/Page/33000
SchoolMessenger
https://www.gcpsk12.org/Page/26742
Promotion Criteria Charts
https://www.gcpsk12.org/Page/33149
eCLASS materials
https://www.gcpsk12.org/Page/23577
Student Insurance Flyer K-12
Free and Reduced Lunch Application
https://www.nlappscloud.com/Welcome.aspx?apply=1&api=78f8fee54716f21218e523747d37a13c#loaded
School Nutrition Program
Kindergarten Information
Yearbooks
Mountain Park yearbooks are on sale for $28. The link below includes ordering information.
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1040496/Mountain-Park-Elementary-Sch/
Asynchronous Digital Learning Days
- September 16
- November 8
- February 3
- March 17
School Nutrition Program
Due to the expiration of USDA waivers, the School Nutrition Program will now transition to pre-pandemic operations. While meals are no longer available at no charge to all students, we have made a few changes to assist our students and families as we transition away from the USDA waivers.
Breakfast
- Free and Reduced-Price students will receive breakfast at no charge. Students with Full Pay eligibility will be charged $1.50.
Lunch
- All students will be charged for lunch based on their current eligibility status (Free, Reduced, Full Pay)
- There have been no changes to meal prices. Meal Prices for lunch are as follows: Reduced - $.40 cents; ES Lunch - $2.25; MS/HS Lunch - $2.50.
Free and Reduced Information
- As a reminder, SY21-22 Free and Reduced eligibility status will carry over for the first 30 school days of SY23 (through 9/14).
- The online SY23 Free and Reduced application is now available – SY23 Free and Reduced Online Application
PTA Information
Upcoming Events
- August 19 - Movie Night @ 7:00
- 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
5 Below Spirit Week
Upcoming Dates
August 13-20 - 5 Below Spirit Week
August 19 - PTA Movie Night
August 24 - Cub Scout/Boy Scout Sign-Up Night @ 7:00
August 25 - Curriculum Night @ 6:00
August 30 - Donuts with Dads (A-L)
September 1 - Donuts with Dads (M-Z)
September 5 - Labor Day (No School)