Mountain Park eNewsletter
May 7, 2021
Device Return for Digital Students
- Devices should be returned fully charged and powered on to expedite the check-in process.
- They will be assessed for damage and fines will be issued.
- Parents can pay using credit card, cash, or check.
- Chargers must be returned with the device. If not, a fine will be issued.
- If a device is returned in good condition, no fine will be assigned.
Summer Enrichment & Acceleration
This summer’s learning experience for Gwinnett elementary students has been redesigned to support our students who may have experienced learning loss due to the pandemic. The goal is to help students get a head start on next year’s learning.
Space is limited and students will be enrolled on a first come, first serve basis. This form must be submitted by 3:00 pm today to be considered. A confirmation email will be sent on Tuesday, May 11.
https://forms.office.com/r/ub3sd9bDVB
***If you have already registered your student for Summer Enrichment & Acceleration, your student has been enrolled.
5th Grade End of Year Activities
The end of the year is here and we want to celebrate our 5th graders! Fifth grade parents have an opportunity on Monday, May 10 from 10:45-12:45 or on Tuesday, May 11 from 3:30-5:30, to drive through the Mountain Park ES bus lane to pick up their child's 5th grade t-shirt and yard sign. These items are for digital and in person fifth graders.
Information regarding the 5th Grade Awards Ceremony for digital and in-person students is below. The ceremony will take place on Tuesday, May 25 in the Mountain Park ES Gymnasium. Due to social distancing, three ceremonies will be held. Each student can invite two guests. All participants are asked to wear a mask.
- 9:00am - Ms. Herman & Mrs. Hodges' Classes
- 11:00am - Ms. Katelan & Mrs. McCord's Classes
- 1:00pm - Ms. Macdonald's Class
- (All ceremonies are in-person.)
Students in these classes will take their "5th Grade Walk" through the school immediately following their ceremony and end the celebration with a Kings of Pops treat.
***If you have a 5th grade student, please go to MyPaymentsPlus to contribute $20 towards this celebration.
Kindergarten Registration
GCPS Superintendent Search
News from the Media Center
May 11th – May 14th - BOGO Book Fair
Save the date! Our school’s BOGO Book Fair is coming soon! Discover new books sure to keep kids reading over the summer. In-person students can shop during the school day. Digital students can shop on Wednesday, May 12th from 3:00-4:30.
Wednesday, May 19th - All books are due back to the media center.
School Nutrition Program
GCPS Communications
PTA Information
Join the PTA!
Join the PTA today at mpes.memberhub.store! Membership options start at $10 and help to support our school and teachers. Joining the PTA does not require you to volunteer 😊 You can also purchase spirit wear on the same website with free local delivery!
Reasons To Keep Your Child Home From School
You should keep your child at home if he/she might spread an illness to other children. Children
who are sick have a difficult time participating in class and learning. Please read the attachments below for further details.
Upcoming Dates
May 8 - Saturday STEM Day
May 12 - Milestones Assessment - 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grades Math - In-Person Only
May 13 - Milestones Assessment - 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grades Math - Digital Only
May 15 - Saturday STEM Day
May 25 - 5th Grade Awards Ceremonies
May 26 - Last Day of School