For those in our community who observed the Jewish holidays this week... Hispanic Heritage Month September 15-October 15 MCPK celebrates Hispanic Heritage this month and all year long. Thank you to our Hispanic and Latinx staff who bring the diversity of their language, traditions and culture to our students every day.

MCPK 2021 - 2022 SCHOOL CALENDAR CLICK TO VIEW! *Please note, MCPK has deviated from the Montclair Public School calendar this year. Our last day of school will be on June 24, 2022. We will not be open 6/27/22 or 6/28/22. MCPK will have school on both the 11/2 and 6/7 election days since our building is not used as a public polling site. Family Orientation Night Video Recording For those who were not able to attend, here is the video recording for you to view. For any questions, please email info@montclairprek.org. .

ATTENTION PARENTS: PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN THE FORM ON THE LAST PAGE OF THE PARENT HANDBOOK ON MONDAY! We need to the completed forms to create the Classroom Directories ASAP. If you do not return the form with your consent to release your contact info, we will not be able to included you in the directory. CLICK HERE to view form Flu Shot Reminder All MCPK students need a flu shot before Thanksgiving please send proof of vaccine to Nurse Melissa as soon as possible. Flu shots are available through most pediatricians. You can also walk in or sign up online for a flu shot appointment at CVS, Rite Aid and Walgreens. Sick Day Guidelines CLICK HERE to view MCPK Sick Day Guidelines. We suggest you print it out and keep it someplace handy!

Drop-Off Procedure Reminder Plan to drop off your child between 8:15-8:45 am. When you pull up to your drop-off location, a staff member will greet you to begin the drop-off process. Please be prepared to answer the Health Screening Questions and be ready for the temperature screening. Everyone in the car or walking up must be wearing a mask--we can not open the car door until masks are on both children and adults. Once the screening is complete you will remove your child from their seat and have a quick goodbye. Don't worry if your child is sad or anxious--our staff are experts at the separation process. All late arrivals (after 8:50 am) should go to the front of the building. Don't forget your car placard and your child's name tag! Starting Monday, you may fasten your child's name tag to the top of their backpack.

Community Events

Come celebrate our amazing community and the Museum’s reopening at this FREE day-long festival on Saturday, September 18! Enjoy new exhibitions, live music, yoga, performances, drop-in art classes, food & drink, kids’ story-time, a Shop at MAM Trunk Show and Art Sale—and a whole lot of FUN for all ages! Make sure to stop by the Members’ Pavilion! https://www.montclairartmuseum.org/FallFest

Important Dates October 4: Back to School Night (virtual) October 11: School Closed for Professional Development