Family Engagement Survey

It’s our goal to have each newsletter uploaded the same day it is sent out. If that isn’t possible, it will be posted by the following school day in the morning.

This makes it easy for families to catch up on school news anytime, anywhere!

https://mps.school/bvm/families/newsletters/

To get started, simply fill out our online Club Proposal Form.

All clubs must be school appropriate, and we’ll work with you to make sure your idea fits within our community.

Fun fact: Right now, we have supplies ready to go for anyone interested in starting a Sewing Club or a Cooking Club at the Upper Campus!

Parents are warmly invited to join the Halloween Dance Planning Committee meeting at Lower Campus on Monday, 9/22 at 5:30pm. Together, we’ll plan all the spooky fun, including games, food, the bake sale, decorations, and more.

Virtual Meeting Link:  meet.google.com/uzj-ynys-yhc

Sign up here:  https://forms.gle/AAUKGK7E6S3cF2PR7

The Chess Club is also looking for parent volunteers to help support the club on Wednesday mornings. No chess experience is needed, just a willingness to lend a hand and encourage our students. Please email matiesa@milwaukee.k12.wi.us if you are available or interested.

First day: Friday, October 3rd

Sign ups will be sent out in the next week.

Futura’s hands-on courses let students practice useful Spanish expressions in fun, real-life contexts.
– ¡Vamos a Viajar! – Travel phrases, airplane language, passports, and shopping
– ¡Vamos a Explorar! – Market bartering, restaurant ordering, and exploring traditions
– Courses include:  Interactive games, role-play, and cultural activities

Build confidence, speak Spanish, and explore the world—right in class! Enroll today!

https://futuraadventures.com/wisconsin-region/

AND- To demonstrate our commitment to supporting public schools and their amazing educators, we are offering all MPS students $200 of the cost- just use the code ‘mccrules’ at registration!

The Milwaukee Children’s Choir has three ensembles:

Introductory Choir: Grades 2-3 – 5:00-5:45 ($500/year $300/year with discount code ‘mccrules’!)

Choose ONE day/location:

Monday: WEST Community United Methodist Church in Elm Grove
Tuesday: EAST Milwaukee Youth Arts Center
Wednesday: NORTH Harry and Rose Samson JCC

Preparatory Choir: Grades 4-5 – 6:00-7:00 ($600/year $400/year with discount code ‘mccrules’!)

Choose ONE day/location:

Monday: WEST Community United Methodist Church in Elm Grove
Tuesday: EAST Milwaukee Youth Arts Center
Wednesday: NORTH Harry and Rose Samson JCC

Lyric Chorale: Grades 6+- 6:00-8:00 ($675/year  $475/year with discount code ‘mccrules’!))

Tuesday: Milwaukee Youth Arts Center

To register today, please follow this link:

https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/wcmusic/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&activity_select_param=2&activity_other_category_ids=56&viewMode=list

As always, don’t hesitate to reach out if you have ANY questions- our Student Services team can be reached via phone (414-276-5760) or email (studentservices1584@wcmusic.org).

Ages 4–9: Thursdays from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Ages 10–12 & 13–18: Thursdays from  7:00 – 8:00  p.m.

Costumes are included in tuition. No experience is necessary. Families are welcome to try it out for free before committing.

For more information or to sign up, families can call or text 414-339-8078 or 414-552-8343.

Bay View Montessori has an optional student organization called Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) for students in 4th through 8th grade.  Organizations like this play a vital role in making schools safer for LGBTQQIA+ students by providing supportive and accepting spaces. Research shows that the existence of gender and sexuality alliances in schools helps reduce students’ risk of suicidality.  Family support and acceptance are critical to the health and well-being of students who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, and asexual.

What is GSA?

GSA stands for Gender and Sexuality Alliance.  GSA is a student-led school club in which students can socialize with each other and learn about a variety of different topics and issues, including but not limited to: gender identity, coming out, relationship concerns, bullying, and some of the issues that surround them. GSA is set up just like any other student group, with faculty advisors and regular meetings. Everyone is welcome!

What does GSA do?

Depending on our mission and goals (which we will establish as a group during our first meetings), activities will change week-to-week. GSA provides a social space for students, gives support to students, and allows students to be activists.  Highlights from last school year included walking in the Milwaukee Pride Parade, creating awareness ribbons, and going on a roller skating field trip and a barbecue field trip where students were able to meet students from other MPS GSAs.

When will we meet?

We will meet on Tuesdays during the scheduled lunch and recess hour in Ms. Rodey’s office.

Thank you for your continued support. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the GSA advisors.

Sincerely,

Amanda Terlizzi,                                             Jenny Rodey,

School Social Worker                                      School Psychologist

GSA Advisor and Facilitator                            GSA Advisor and Facilitator

terlizae@milwaukee.k12.wi.us                       rodeyjl@milwaukee.k12.wi.us

414-914-9826                                                  414-914-9837

• Order school pictures: https://accessmyevent.com/3kq99   Event Code: 729125
• Open House for 8th graders at Bradley Tech HS is on September 30th | 4:00 – 6:00 pm
• Dine and Donate at Culver’s (575 W Layton) on September 29 from 5 – 8 pm.  Join BVM families and enjoy a meal at Culver’s, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit our students. Show this flyer at the register at the Layton location. Thank you for supporting our school!
• The Fall Sports Information link will have updated game days and times, which are changed by MPS Rec frequently, so please check this before heading out to a game. For inclement weather updates, contact the Weather Hotline at 414-475-8068. The hotline is updated by 8 a.m. on Saturdays and 1 p.m. on weekdays when inclement weather is expected. The hotline is available in English and Spanish.

575 W Layton Ave

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– BVM School Calendar

– Lunch and Breakfast Menus

– Chess Sign Up

– BVM Volunteer Opportunities

– PTO Mailing List

– BVM PE Website

– Robotics Team Volunteer Sign Up

– Music Lessons Flyer

– Fall Sports Information

– Parking Maps

– Dine and Donate Flyer