Mountain Park eNewsletter
July 29, 2022
Mountain Park Open House
The Parkview Cluster has chosen to divide Meet Your Teacher Day into two parts on Monday, August 1.
Monday, August 1, 2022
- 8:00-11:00 Open House (Last Name A-L)
- 12:30-3:30 Open House (Last Name M-Z)
Teacher assignments will be available for parents and students to view
via the Student and Parent Portals on July 30, 2022 at 12:01 am.
Transportation information will be available - bus stops and times, car rider numbers, alternate transportation, etc.
Several homeroom teachers will need to go to other schools to meet their personal child's teachers. If this conflicts with our Open House, the teacher will contact you directly.
GCPS Staggered Start Dates
The first day of school for all students is Wednesday, August 3. However, grades 2-5 will begin the year digitally.
Staggered Start for In-Person Learning:
- August 3rd – Pre-K, K, & 1st
- August 4th – 2nd, 3rd, 4th, & 5th
***Students in grades 2-5 who need to take home a
device may check one out at Open House.***
Beginning of School Reminders
Just a few general reminders as we prepare to embark on the best school year ever!!
Parents will not be allowed to walk students to class on the first day of school, as we encourage everyone to establish what will be the "normal" daily routine beginning on Day One.
- We will have all hands on deck throughout the school to make sure each student is able to navigate their way to the appropriate classroom.
Be prepared to be patient during the first week as we work to teach students our afternoon dismissal procedures.
- The first week always takes a little bit longer, but we will get it down to a science before long!
- As the drivers get to know students and routes, we will see an improvement each day.
- Thank you for your patience as we work to ensure that each child gets home the right way!
Please remember that “park and walk” is NOT an option.
Lunch visitors are not allowed until the second full week of school.
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
Student Password Reset
To access the student portal, your student will be required to type their numeric birthday in the password field using two digits for their birth month, two digits for their birthday, and four digits for their birth year. For example, if your student’s birth occurred on June 9, 2015, their reset password would be 06092015.
The privacy and security of the information belonging to our students, families, and employees is a strategic priority and we appreciate your support in the district’s efforts.
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
GCPS Communications
PTA Information
Upcoming Events
- August 19 - Movie Night @ TBD
- 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
Upcoming Dates
August 1 - Open House (A-L from 8:00-11:00)
August 1 - Open House (M-Z from 12:30-3:30)
August 3 - First Day of In-Person Learning for Pre-K, K, & 1 and Digital Learning for 2-5
August 4 - First Day of In-Person Learning for grades 2-5
August 19 - PTA Movie Night
August 25 - Curriculum Night @ 6:00