~Thursday, February 8th, 6:30pm, Music Parents Meeting, Virtual https://meet.google.com/fpf-rvca-uuk

~Saturday, February 10th, 1:00pm-4:00pm, Montessori at 50 Open House Event, MacDowell Montessori School

~Friday and Monday, February 16th and 19th, NO SCHOOL

~Tuesday, February 20th, 6:30pm, Fernwood Fund Meeting, Fernwood Library and Virtual-email benjaminmstocks@gmail.com for meeting link

~Tuesday, February 20th, 6:00pm, PTO Meeting, Fernwood Community Room and virtual http://meet.google.com/isc-jfjq-zow

~Thursday, February 22nd, 5:30pm, SEC Meeting, In Person, Fernwood Library

~Thursday, February 29th, 5:30pm, PAC Meeting, virtual, link forthcoming

Link to Fernwood Family-School Manual 2023-2024: Family-School Manual 2023 2024 SY.docx

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Medication reminder from Nurse Gretchen

Please see the letter below for a message from Nurse Gretchen regarding administering medications at school.

Back to School Medication Reminders.docx

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UPDATE TO SCHOOL CALENDAR!

Please note the following adjustments to the Traditional Start Calendar due to the snow/cold days in January 2024.

June 7, 2024:  This day will now become a student attendance day for all schools on the traditional calendar.  Previously it was a scheduled Records Day.

June 13, 2024: This day will now become a Records Day.  Previously it was a scheduled Professional Development Day.  No student attendance on this day.

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Soup and Chili Night Thank You!

Do pirates like soup?  Apparently, yes!  A huge thanks to everyone who supported the Soup & Chili Festival! We had over 250 people attend and all money raised will go directly to supporting Fernwood activities and programming! 

See the link below for the category winners. If your name is listed, stop by the school office to collect a gift certificate generously donated by The Soup Market! 

2024 Soup and Chili Winners.pdf

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Fernwood Art on Display

Come visit the Bay View Public Library to see Fernwood students’ art on display for the month of February. On display in the library vestibule and the children’s department are a variety of pieces from all grade levels including: K5 marble art inspired by Wassily Kandinsky, Lower El jungle collage landscapes inspired by Henri Rousseau, Upper El weavings inspired by Argentinian fiber artist Alexandra Kehayoglou, Upper El contour portraits inspired by Netherland artist Salventius, and AD hand-sewn felt journals inspired by the art of bookbinding.

Please see the attached document for a list of the student artists.  Amazing work, everyone!  

Student Artists at BV Library

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Camp Update for 2/16

Camp Fernwood will be open on Friday, February 16th with limited spots available. Camp will be open from 7:30PM until 3:30PM.  A sign-up sheet will be available at the front desk. Children should bring their own lunches, water bottles, and snacks for the day. 

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Fernwood and MPS State Report Card Available

As part of the state accountability system, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) produces report cards for every publicly funded school and district in Wisconsin.  Please use the following link to view the report card for both Fernwood Montessori School and MPS.  

https://apps2.dpi.wi.gov/reportcards/home

Our School Improvement Plan and our Report Card are also available on our website.

SIP and School Report Card

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SAVE THE DATE:  FERNWOOD 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Dance!

Start planning your outfit!  There will be a 6th – 8th grade dance at Fernwood on Friday, April 5th from 5:30 – 7:30!  Students will need $10 and a permission slip to enter which will be collected at the door.  Students will also need to sign a behavioral contract and get permission from their classroom teacher to go to the dance.  Only Fernwood students are allowed to attend.  Profits will be used for 7th & 8th Grade Spring 2025 field trips (which 6th graders will attend).  More details to follow.  

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STARBASE for all 5th graders at Fernwood! Mark your calendars!

STARBASE is a premier “hands-on, minds-on” STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) program. The entire 5th grade will be at STARBASE, on Wednesdays from April 10 – May 8. The bus will be at school at 8:00 on those days and will return students to school by 2:00. If your child is late for school and misses that bus, STARBASE is located at 5130 W. Silver Spring Dr. in Building 301, please bring them there. Although lunches-to-go can be ordered at school, there is a limited supply. Please try to send a lunch from home instead. The trip is $4 per day, so a total of $20 will be requested with the permission slip. More information and permission slips will go home through classroom teachers the week of March 11.

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Gifted and Talented Resource Fair

Advanced Academic Programs is hosting a Gifted and Talented Parent Resource Fair for families of students identified as gifted and talented, high-ability/high-potential, or TOPS in K4–grade 5. This event will take place on February 7, 2024, at Central Services Auditorium from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The event will include an informational meeting on gifted and talented identification, services, and how to support academic and social-emotional needs. There will be various community organizations and educational institutions available to provide resources on current and summer enrichment program opportunities. 

For more information, please contact Germán Díaz, advanced academic programs coach, at diazga@milwaukee.k12.wi.us or 414-475-8223.

G & T Resource Fair

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2024 Fernwood Arts Fest – Calling All Vendors!

The Fernwood Arts Fest committee is currently accepting applications for this year’s event. If you or someone you know is interested in applying, please use the link found on the Contact page of the Fernwood Arts Fest website.

Reach out to Melissa Rabiego with any questions: melissarabiego@gmail.com

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Attention 4-6th Graders! Register to Participate in our Spring Musical!  

Please see the registration link below for our Spring Musical-THE JUNGLE BOOK!

Come join Mowgli, Baloo, King Louis, and all of their jungle friends as they swing their way through madcap adventures and thwart the ferocious tiger, Shere Khan.

All students who register are guaranteed a role in the show and no previous experience is necessary.  Low pressure auditions will take place on the first day of rehearsal for role placement.  Students do not need to prepare anything for the auditions.  Performance for friends and family on the last day of class.  Scholarships are available, please email brenda@characterkidsdrama.com for more info.

Link includes information on dates and times for the rehearsals and costs.  This is open to 4th-6th grade students only.  Please sign up for only one Spring activity (either a club listed below or the musical).

Jungle Book Registration

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Announcing Spring Clubs-Enrollment Open!

Thanks for your interest in these Clubs!  Most are full at this time.  If you would like to be added to the waitlist please contact the club organizer.

ABAR Club

Enroll Here

Grade levels: 4th-8th

Coordinator: Kat Toman

Every other Thursday 2:30-3:30 ,1/25, 2/8, 2/22, 3/7, and 3/21

Max: 15*

Room 251
*Please email Ms. Kat for questions on this club, all interested students can join.

Architecture Club

FULL- Enroll Here

Grade levels: 6th – 8th 

Coordinator: Danya Almoghrabi and other UW-Milwaukee Graduate Students

Girls Who Code

FULL- Enroll Here
Grade levels: 4-6th
Coordinator: Sangita Nayak

Fiber Arts

FULL-Enroll Here
Grade levels: 3rd-6th
Coordinator: Kelsey McCarron

Jewelry Club 

FULL-Enroll Here

Grade Levels: 4-6th

Coordinator: Jean Vogel

Photography

FULL-Enroll Here
Grade levels: 6-8th
Coordinator: John Saller

Sewing Club

FULL-Enroll Here

Grade levels: 3rd-6th
Coordinator: Tracy Redlich

Tennis Club

FULL-Enroll Here
Grade levels: 7th-8th
Coordinator: Kellie Krawcyzk

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Fernwood Kindergarten Open House for Future Students!  Help us Spread the Word!

Calling all potential Pirates!  Help us spread the word about our Kindergarten Open House for future K3/4/5 students!  The event is on February 21st from 5:00-6:30pm at Fernwood.  Please see attached flyer for details.  This is a great way for prospective students to learn more about our school.

K3/4/5 OPEN HOUSE FLYER

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Music Information from Mr. Miller

There is LOTS of information from Mr. Miller about Choir and MANY other music opportunities for our students.  Please see the link for his update which includes ways to sign up.

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