FERNWOOD FAMILY NEWSLETTER #32, 4/22/25

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

PLEASE READ!

Fernwood Montessori Temporary Closure Handbook for Families

Lower EL Choir Starting 4/29/25

Lead Town Hall Video-FAQs ADDED

Fernwood Spring Concert-CANCELLED

Returning Fernwood Library Books

Teacher Grant Opportunity-Nominations Wanted!

Middle School Twilight Center Events at Douglas Middle School

Information on MPS Lead Testing Clinic for MPS Families

OUR SCHOOL IS COOL!

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

~Thursday, April 24th, 2025, 5:30pm, SEC Meeting, virtual https://meet.google.com/tir-huzv-ikc

~Tuesday, April 29th, 5:30pm, DC Departure Trip Meeting, virtual, https://meet.google.com/mdr-amsb-icy?hs=122&authuser=0

~Monday-Friday, May 5-9th, 2025, Teacher Appreciation Week, Fernwood Montessori

~Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 6:00pm, PTO Meeting, virtual https://meet.google.com/xyc-wwnz-czu

~Thursday, May 8th, 2025, 6:30pm, Music Parents Meeting, Virtual https://meet.google.com/fpf-rvca-uuk

~Tuesday, May 20th, 2025, 6:30pm, Fernwood Fund Meeting,  Fernwood Fund Meeting, virtual, email brett.mytys@gmail.com for link

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PLEASE READ!

Fernwood Montessori Temporary Closure Handbook for Families 

Fernwood Montessori Temporary Closure Handbook- Families

The handbook linked above is updated weekly and includes information on forms for pick up and virtual work, updates on Wraparound and After School camp, and other important information.  Families should use this handbook as a reference before they reach out to the office, teachers, or administration.  Lately, there is much communication that is atypical, we appreciate families doing their best to stay informed.  

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Lower EL Choir Starting 4/29/25

The Lower El Kids Choir is on! We will be starting rehearsals after school on Tuesday, April 29 and complete our session on Tuesday, June 3. 

After school, choir students will be dismissed to the Fernwood Auditorium for rehearsals.  After rehearsal, choir students will be released to camp OR they should be picked up at the Falling Heath Doors at 3:10pm.

We are thrilled to be able to offer this to our families after reopening the Fernwood campus!  Any questions regarding choir can be directed to Ms. Molly at mpufall@gmail.com

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Lead Town Hall Video-FAQs ADDED

FAQs for the Lead Town Hall have been made available here:  Lead Town Hall FAQs

To view the video of the Lead Town Hall Zoom meeting held by the Milwaukee Public Schools in conjunction with the City of Milwaukee Health Department and Children’s Wisconsin, please click on this link: youtube.com/watch?v=BgoxciFy2q4.

MPS is addressing the many questions asked in the chat during the virtual town hall and will provide those answers in the coming days. Further questions are welcomed at lead@milwaukee.k12.wi.us.

We are grateful for your continued support of Milwaukee Public Schools, and we are committed to honoring your request for more information about the district’s work to keep all students and staff safe.

Sincerely,

Office of School Administration

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Fernwood Spring Concert-CANCELLED

Please note that the Fernwood Spring Concert is being CANCELLED.  Performers will not have time to adequately prepare for their performance due to the Douglas relocation.  Thank you for your understanding as we announce this difficult decision.   

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Returning Fernwood Library Books

Is Mr. Grant jealous of the Art Cart?  I think so!  Students may return Fernwood library books to Douglas!   There will be a return box in the Main Office.  If we have enough books, Mr. Grant will make a Library on a cart and let students check the books out.  Details to follow!  

    I’m going to float the donkey idea!

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Teacher Grant Opportunity-Nominations Wanted!

Our friends at the Cream City Real Estate Company would like to give a $500 grant to one of our Fernwood teachers. This money would be used in their classrooms (not for spa services).  This fun opportunity is in honor of Teacher appreciation week which is the first week in May.  Please take this opportunity to brag on your favorite Montessori Directress or Director!  All Fernwood families are invited to participate and you don’t have to nominate your current teacher. However, only one grant will be awarded to a teacher at our school.  

DIrections are as follows:

1. In a few sentences, tell us why your teacher deserves a high-five and this awesome prize. They must be a teacher, currently teaching at your school.
2. Email your nomination to info@crmcty.com by 4/30. (Subject: Teacher Name/School) Personal contact information will not be shared or used for future business purposes.
3. Share this contest with friends and family to help your favorite teacher get as many votes as possible. Teachers with the greatest number of nominations will move to the final round.

Our team will read every heartfelt nomination and announce this year’s Amazing Teachers on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 – National Teacher Appreciation Day!

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Middle School Twilight Center Events at Douglas Middle School

Andrew S Douglas Middle School is also a Twilight Center for 6th, 7th, 8th Graders!  Twilight Centers offer a place for kids to go for free fun after hours!  Our hosts at Douglas wanted to invite our students to these activities.  The Twilight Center at Douglas is open on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 6-9pm for ages 10-14 (students need their S number to be let in).  Activities include ping pong, air hockey, XBOX, Playstation, free food, and more. See below for details.  

https://milwaukeerecreation.net/en/Programs/Twilight-Centers.htm

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Information on MPS Lead Testing Clinic for MPS Families

https://city.milwaukee.gov/Health/Services-and-Programs/HomeEnvironmentalHealth/Ongoing-Lead-Hazard-Investigations-With-MPS

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OUR SCHOOL IS COOL!

There’s always something COOL going on at Fernwood! 

No lie, Fernwood North is struggling to feel COOL this morning after uncool news last night.  We’re trying to remember that pirates know how to batten down the hatches….and that rough seas make good sailors!  

Here’s some fun happenings from last week!

Ms. Kat’s class used Book Creator to do a big project about our time at Fernwood North.  Here’s a page from their book with some COOL visuals (Godzilla!).  

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Ms. Christina, our school social worker, took some kids from her acceptance club roller skating!  They met up with skaters from other schools and had a little disco party on wheels!  A good reminder to find some fun!  COOL!