{"id":235344,"date":"2025-03-18T18:58:04","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T18:58:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mpsschoolsites.wpenginepowered.com\/fernwood\/?p=235344"},"modified":"2025-05-15T14:24:49","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T14:24:49","slug":"fernwood-family-newsletter-28-3-18-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mps.school\/fernwood\/2025\/03\/18\/fernwood-family-newsletter-28-3-18-25\/","title":{"rendered":"Fernwood Family Newsletter #28, 3\/18\/25"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: center\">FERNWOOD FAMILY NEWSLETTER #28, 3\/18\/25<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">_________________________________________<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><u><a id=\"OWA1fe2c1c7-6fb1-0f51-2c52-14e2e36eda60\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1cN0_uVwamR2YSdEHU56p71Z2hbqv3xvJ\/edit#heading=h.w5z1omkpbady\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1cN0_uVwamR2YSdEHU56p71Z2hbqv3xvJ\/edit#heading=h.w5z1omkpbady\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"0\">SCHEDULE OF EVENTS<\/a><\/u><\/div>\n<div><u><a id=\"OWAfcb61587-ee24-4cbf-7cf9-358865595381\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1cN0_uVwamR2YSdEHU56p71Z2hbqv3xvJ\/edit#heading=h.q66wswv3koru\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1cN0_uVwamR2YSdEHU56p71Z2hbqv3xvJ\/edit#heading=h.q66wswv3koru\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"1\">Fernwood Montessori Temporary Closure Handbook for Families<\/a><\/u><\/div>\n<div><u><a id=\"OWA1269d57b-8825-4fad-724a-1c4a14eaf1e7\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1cN0_uVwamR2YSdEHU56p71Z2hbqv3xvJ\/edit#heading=h.i4r5l5ojtqjs\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1cN0_uVwamR2YSdEHU56p71Z2hbqv3xvJ\/edit#heading=h.i4r5l5ojtqjs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"2\">Middle School Twilight Center Events at Douglas Middle School<\/a><\/u><\/div>\n<div><u><a id=\"OWAdefa3c07-3a97-38f9-8872-e62e84f8e336\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1cN0_uVwamR2YSdEHU56p71Z2hbqv3xvJ\/edit#heading=h.cdthijebmvjo\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1cN0_uVwamR2YSdEHU56p71Z2hbqv3xvJ\/edit#heading=h.cdthijebmvjo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"3\">Information on MPS Lead Testing Clinic for MPS Families<\/a><\/u><\/div>\n<div><u><a id=\"OWA19bb3126-c608-0bc6-44a8-95967f41064f\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1cN0_uVwamR2YSdEHU56p71Z2hbqv3xvJ\/edit#heading=h.uum6bdo277c3\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1cN0_uVwamR2YSdEHU56p71Z2hbqv3xvJ\/edit#heading=h.uum6bdo277c3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"4\">Primary Parent Meetup on 3\/19 at 9am-CANCELLED<\/a><\/u><\/div>\n<div><u><a id=\"OWA68071917-27f3-d869-766d-67d3f2f1eb49\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1cN0_uVwamR2YSdEHU56p71Z2hbqv3xvJ\/edit#heading=h.55hvlg3pr0c6\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1cN0_uVwamR2YSdEHU56p71Z2hbqv3xvJ\/edit#heading=h.55hvlg3pr0c6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"5\">Classroom Placements for 24-25 School Year<\/a><\/u><\/div>\n<div><u><a id=\"OWA44948d2f-655f-7c7b-cc9f-489fdd933acc\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1cN0_uVwamR2YSdEHU56p71Z2hbqv3xvJ\/edit#heading=h.wyzwn4gfivd1\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1cN0_uVwamR2YSdEHU56p71Z2hbqv3xvJ\/edit#heading=h.wyzwn4gfivd1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"6\">Proposed Raised Crosswalk Meeting at the BAYVIEW COMMUNITY CENTER on 3\/18<\/a><\/u><\/div>\n<div><u><a id=\"OWA26acb9f6-229d-4cc6-28d1-361be6cefa00\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1cN0_uVwamR2YSdEHU56p71Z2hbqv3xvJ\/edit#heading=h.ljk20vs6y64d\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1cN0_uVwamR2YSdEHU56p71Z2hbqv3xvJ\/edit#heading=h.ljk20vs6y64d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"7\">Order Your 2024-25 Yearbook!<\/a><\/u><\/div>\n<div><u><a id=\"OWA929b9662-dbb1-1af3-8e47-a2a4d303f955\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1cN0_uVwamR2YSdEHU56p71Z2hbqv3xvJ\/edit#heading=h.r2h9xfybt63p\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1cN0_uVwamR2YSdEHU56p71Z2hbqv3xvJ\/edit#heading=h.r2h9xfybt63p\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"8\">Fernwood Flights 2025 \u2013 It Takes a Village!<\/a><\/u><\/div>\n<div><u><a id=\"OWAf9864fce-e83b-dbca-bcf8-359f85008f54\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1cN0_uVwamR2YSdEHU56p71Z2hbqv3xvJ\/edit#heading=h.i90meyu7u45x\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1cN0_uVwamR2YSdEHU56p71Z2hbqv3xvJ\/edit#heading=h.i90meyu7u45x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"9\">Conference Sign Ups-Now Closed<\/a><\/u><\/div>\n<div><u><a id=\"OWA7fc9d187-b887-1809-c30d-f7bf91cdbee4\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1cN0_uVwamR2YSdEHU56p71Z2hbqv3xvJ\/edit#heading=h.cwpzix3ybxh8\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1cN0_uVwamR2YSdEHU56p71Z2hbqv3xvJ\/edit#heading=h.cwpzix3ybxh8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"10\">OUR SCHOOL IS COOL!<\/a><\/u><\/div>\n<div>________________________________________________________________<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">SCHEDULE OF EVENTS<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">~Thursday, March 13th and Tuesday, March 18th, 2025, 3:00pm-6:45pm, Parent Teacher Conferences, VIRTUAL on 3\/18<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">~Tuesday, March 18th, 2025, 6:30pm, Fernwood Fund Meeting, Bayview Library\u00a0and virtual, email\u00a0<u><a id=\"OWAae847626-a0a5-1d51-c359-c8a8f4cf7773\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"mailto:brett.mytys@gmail.com\" href=\"mailto:brett.mytys@gmail.com\" data-linkindex=\"11\">brett.mytys@gmail.com<\/a><\/u>\u00a0for link<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">~Thursday, March 20th, 2025, 5:30pm, SEC Meeting-CANCELLED<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">~Friday, March 21st-30th, 2025, NO SCHOOL, Spring Break<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">~Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 6:00pm, PTO Meeting, virtual\u00a0<u><a id=\"OWAf06f759a-9462-7214-1acb-806a8e5bf2d9\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/meet.google.com\/xyc-wwnz-czu\" href=\"https:\/\/meet.google.com\/xyc-wwnz-czu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"12\">https:\/\/meet.google.com\/xyc-wwnz-czu<\/a><\/u><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">~Thursday, April 10th, 2025, 6:30pm, Music Parents Meeting, Virtual\u00a0<u><a id=\"OWA6958580b-0afd-bedc-b13c-802316ef43c8\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/meet.google.com\/fpf-rvca-uuk\" href=\"https:\/\/meet.google.com\/fpf-rvca-uuk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"13\">https:\/\/meet.google.com\/fpf-rvca-uuk<\/a><\/u><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">~Tuesday, April 15th, 2025, 6:30pm,\u00a0Fernwood Fund Meeting, virtual, email\u00a0<u><a id=\"OWAb555f9db-a083-2cfd-a80d-1840a2d2e981\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"mailto:brett.mytys@gmail.com\" href=\"mailto:brett.mytys@gmail.com\" data-linkindex=\"14\">brett.mytys@gmail.com<\/a><\/u>\u00a0for link<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">~Friday, April 18th, 2025,\u00a0NO SCHOOL<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">____________________________________________________________________________<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">Fernwood Montessori Temporary Closure Handbook for Families<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\"><u><a id=\"OWA452afd66-a135-4d34-1a2a-06103c7b5c2f\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1RSoAhG9WAMY7tqZ5x6jn69zzVaf4IZccZpuK6v_jJrs\/edit?usp=sharing\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1RSoAhG9WAMY7tqZ5x6jn69zzVaf4IZccZpuK6v_jJrs\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"15\">Fernwood Montessori Temporary Closure Handbook- Families<\/a><\/u><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">____________________________________________________________________________<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">Middle School Twilight Center Events at Douglas Middle School<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Andrew S Douglas Middle School is also a Twilight Center for 6th, 7th, 8th Graders!\u00a0 Twilight Centers offer a place for kids to go for free fun after hours!\u00a0 Our hosts at Douglas wanted to invite our students to these activities.\u00a0 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).\u00a0 Activities include ping pong, air hockey, XBOX, Playstation, free food, and more.\u00a0 There is also a movie event this Friday, 3\/21.\u00a0 See below for details.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\"><u><a id=\"OWAbc45b883-fa38-3a5c-d2e2-fe17aed2fea3\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1UDXfullWzwtGur5p3nh9-9IIUxEuZwo6\/view?usp=sharing\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1UDXfullWzwtGur5p3nh9-9IIUxEuZwo6\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"16\">Twilight Center Movie.png<\/a><\/u><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\"><u><a id=\"OWA62e11e24-894c-774d-595a-19d9ef662e5f\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/milwaukeerecreation.net\/en\/Programs\/Twilight-Centers.htm\" href=\"https:\/\/milwaukeerecreation.net\/en\/Programs\/Twilight-Centers.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"17\">https:\/\/milwaukeerecreation.net\/en\/Programs\/Twilight-Centers.htm<\/a><\/u><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">____________________________________________________________________________<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">Information on MPS Lead Testing Clinic for MPS Families<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><u><a id=\"OWA63a7d823-9c6b-67b0-564e-f7b1a3fd2621\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/city.milwaukee.gov\/Health\/Services-and-Programs\/HomeEnvironmentalHealth\/Ongoing-Lead-Hazard-Investigations-With-MPS\" href=\"https:\/\/city.milwaukee.gov\/Health\/Services-and-Programs\/HomeEnvironmentalHealth\/Ongoing-Lead-Hazard-Investigations-With-MPS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"18\">https:\/\/city.milwaukee.gov\/Health\/Services-and-Programs\/HomeEnvironmentalHealth\/Ongoing-Lead-Hazard-Investigations-With-MPS<\/a><\/u><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">____________________________________________________________________________<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">Primary Parent Meetup on 3\/19 at 9am-CANCELLED<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>***Please note that the first primary parent meetup on 3\/19 has been cancelled.***<\/div>\n<div>A Fernwood parent has organized a series of parent meet ups!\u00a0 Please see the attached flyer if you are interested in an informal way to connect with other primary parents over daytime beverages during some mornings this Spring.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\"><u><a id=\"OWAbf5339be-2be7-8756-96f7-8ec262785fb0\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1lo2nhICZtpHtUA2EIeCRKRnRf9W1rdjm\/view?usp=sharing\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1lo2nhICZtpHtUA2EIeCRKRnRf9W1rdjm\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"19\">Primary Parents Sip and Socialize (1).pdf<\/a><\/u><\/div>\n<div>______________________________________________________________________<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">Classroom Placements for 24-25 School Year<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Fernwood Montessori has highly trained, qualified teachers and values equity in following the tenets of Montessori.\u00a0 We know your children well and appreciate your trust in our staff, school and community.\u00a0 Therefore, we will not be taking parent requests regarding future classroom placements. Thank you!<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">________________________________________________________________<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">Proposed Raised Crosswalk Meeting at the BAYVIEW COMMUNITY CENTER on 3\/18<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>On 3\/18\/25, the BAYVIEW COMMUNITY CENTER (please note the new location!!!) will host a public meeting about proposed raised crosswalks in the Fernwood Auditorium at 3:30pm.\u00a0 The meeting will be open to the public as well as our school community.\u00a0 Presenters will be from the City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works and they will share proposed plans for some raised crosswalks immediately surrounding our school. \u00a0Major props are due to some tenacious Fernwood community members who saw some dangerous intersections and decided to get active!\u00a0 Fernwood makes it happen!<\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXepEt-D3ySAZIBwQ_1ojsGJUESqDl_GkOG2SxgmaeR7MeM-o6z_BCA9HeamW0nEIJ1Kj7PPEahJGdZ3EfEWcfVox6Tnq-ln9lvVVnwbSMJR9XcOTB_vT0h1X9rgMxKcn_j1B1CyiFB5dRxLS8IN19g?key=FbhlzF-To3YvTJohzBOOFD0t\" width=\"232\" height=\"292\" data-imagetype=\"External\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">______________________________________________________________________<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">Order Your 2024-25 Yearbook!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>2024-2025 Fernwood yearbooks are available for ordering now!\u00a0 This year our cover features artwork by talented Fernwood 8th grader, Magnolia Hall!\u00a0 Inside you can see pictures of\u00a0<i>your<\/i>\u00a0Fernwood student learning, doing, making art, making music, and having fun!\u00a0 Often Fernwood teachers shower, brush their hair, and wear make up on picture day\u2026so much beauty!\u00a0 Some Fernwood adolescents passed around the same sweatshirt to like four different kids (same body, different head)\u2026..don\u2019t miss these moments of once-a-year personal hygiene and charming preteen shenanigans!<\/div>\n<div>Please go to\u00a0<u><a id=\"OWA8835c742-81d4-2938-9055-bb9c5a8cbf15\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/ybpay.com\" href=\"https:\/\/ybpay.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"20\">ybpay.com<\/a><\/u>\u00a0to order.\u00a0 Our yearbook ID code is\u00a014852525.\u00a0\u00a0Yearbooks are $12 and you can order as many as you want (perhaps to sell extras on the Fernwood underground economy, see the next sentence).\u00a0 Please note that online ordering is your only opportunity to order one.\u00a0 After April 14th, you cannot order any additional or extra yearbooks.\u00a0Yearbooks are delivered in May (they will be sent home as soon as possible, please trust the process).<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">Our yearbook cover!<\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXd-rUS8iP76QQuzayY923PScYr60ACns4JaKSOSLWjhqXK9B51SvM1BRBXilljiH3UcLO_rNHwB3xBngGItPZUOewyDlnHSEaLsUOo1Ac5GglUTkwHqP2Zl5kVIinLNMDHNZuDhgHn8RupWEpgBhu4?key=FbhlzF-To3YvTJohzBOOFD0t\" width=\"241\" height=\"315\" data-imagetype=\"External\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">______________________________________________________________________<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">Fernwood Flights 2025 \u2013 It Takes a Village!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Did you know that the Fernwood Fund plays a vital role in providing amazing educational programs, exciting field trips, and enhancements to our learning environment?&#8230;or even sometimes funding student and staff morale-boosting treats and activities when we get blindsided by something like an unexpected school relocation!!!<\/div>\n<div>As we gear up for\u00a0Fernwood Flights, our end-of-year celebration and fundraiser on June 8th,\u00a0we need your help\u00a0to make this event a huge success! Do you own a business or have access to unique experiences? Perhaps a vacation spot or timeshare you\u2019d be willing to donate? Or maybe you have tickets to a sporting event, or something totally unexpected that could make a great auction item? We&#8217;re looking for everything from local goods and services to one-of-a-kind experiences!<\/div>\n<div>Not only will your donation\u2014eligible for a\u00a0tax deduction\u2014help support our school, but it\u2019s also a fantastic way to showcase your business to our\u00a0Bay View community. Every donation, big or small, makes a difference and ensures that we can continue to offer and expand the programs that benefit our students. Check out\u00a0<u><a id=\"OWAe7397675-35ba-0f82-c272-d7d6de1df49e\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/fernwoodfund.org\/\" href=\"https:\/\/fernwoodfund.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"21\">fernwoodfund.org<\/a><\/u><\/div>\n<div align=\"left\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><u><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXc4kjGmaGyMdF9UeQgCFu3f4_awYnkAikbBLvikjAfG_m_k7Hn8EzCtYif4vLjeCwAA0RAD5xVJ1f8AR90Rzb3TUgXkvXL06acbhN3UsavGzR-ppqE6qBWPB8kC3QA4LIacO08ZEkfAdIrfQ4CWp2s?key=FbhlzF-To3YvTJohzBOOFD0t\" width=\"160\" height=\"160\" data-imagetype=\"External\" \/><\/u><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div><a id=\"OWA0db496f5-1327-81a5-1e4c-d09f955232dd\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/fernwoodfund.org\/\" href=\"https:\/\/fernwoodfund.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"22\">THE FERNWOOD FUND<\/a><\/div>\n<div>Fernwood Montessori School Fund<\/div>\n<div>fernwoodfund.org<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div>for a look at past successes!<\/div>\n<div>Whether you donate or volunteer your time, your contribution strengthens the bond of our Fernwood family. Reach out today to find out how you can help make\u00a0Fernwood Flights\u00a0truly unforgettable:\u00a0fernwoodfundinfo@gmail.com.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">______________________________________________________________________<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">Conference Sign Ups-Now Closed<b>\u00a0<\/b><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Conference Sign Ups are now closed. If you need to schedule or reschedule a conference, please contact your child&#8217;s teacher directly.<\/div>\n<div>Conference days are Thursday, March 13th and Tuesday, March 18th from 3-6:45pm. ***Please note that there are a few teachers and specialists that have limited or alternative schedules.***<\/div>\n<div>Please sign up for ONE conference time slot for your K3-6th grade student with your student&#8217;s teacher using the links below. Conferences will be in person in the classroom.<\/div>\n<div>If you have more than one child at Fernwood, please consider allowing some &#8220;travel time&#8221; between your conferences.<\/div>\n<div>If your child receives special education support, please also schedule a conference with your child\u2019s special education teacher.<\/div>\n<div>Conferences are also available with our gym, music, and art teachers.\u00a0 Additionally, conferences are available with our support staff.\u00a0 Please click on the links to pick a time to meet with these staff members.<\/div>\n<div>Free childcare for school-aged children will be available in Room 7 (south west corner of the basement) during conferences.<\/div>\n<div>Primary (K3-K5):<\/div>\n<div><u><a id=\"OWA3c6554bf-264b-7aaa-b323-2461c3516f37\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/10C0848AAA82AA5FBC34-55253979-fernwood\" href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/10C0848AAA82AA5FBC34-55253979-fernwood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"23\">https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/10C0848AAA82AA5FBC34-55253979-fernwood<\/a><\/u><\/div>\n<div>Lower Elementary (1st-3rd):\u00a0\u00a0 Includes Ms. Jamie\/Room 26.<\/div>\n<div><u><a id=\"OWA8b61df7b-791c-89a9-cd63-9c3a58a67c92\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/10C0848AAA82AA5FBC34-55254462-fernwood\" href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/10C0848AAA82AA5FBC34-55254462-fernwood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"24\">https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/10C0848AAA82AA5FBC34-55254462-fernwood<\/a><\/u><\/div>\n<div>Upper Elementary (4th-6th):<\/div>\n<div><u><a id=\"OWA5c1ce8ce-ad72-9459-ca38-ea9a74ef624f\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/10C0848AAA82AA5FBC34-55254646-fernwood\" href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/10C0848AAA82AA5FBC34-55254646-fernwood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"25\">https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/10C0848AAA82AA5FBC34-55254646-fernwood<\/a><\/u><\/div>\n<div>Special Education Teachers:<\/div>\n<div><u><a id=\"OWA0fe2c9e7-558a-5f9f-a119-fa97fbd6882d\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/10C0848AAA82AA5FBC34-55255359-fernwood\" href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/10C0848AAA82AA5FBC34-55255359-fernwood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"26\">https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/10C0848AAA82AA5FBC34-55255359-fernwood<\/a><\/u><\/div>\n<div>Support Staff:<\/div>\n<div><u><a id=\"OWA42179704-cb5f-4237-b68d-e6fab3457ac1\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/10C0848AAA82AA5FBC34-55314355-fernwood\" href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/10C0848AAA82AA5FBC34-55314355-fernwood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"27\">https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/10C0848AAA82AA5FBC34-55314355-fernwood<\/a><\/u><\/div>\n<div>Art, Gym, Music:<\/div>\n<div><u><a id=\"OWA07d66084-e2de-ad73-53c9-bb03e4cbbd3a\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/10C0848AAA82AA5FBC34-55255193-fernwood\" href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/10C0848AAA82AA5FBC34-55255193-fernwood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"28\">https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/10C0848AAA82AA5FBC34-55255193-fernwood<\/a><\/u><\/div>\n<div>Mr. Zhang will be available in Room 9 from 3pm-6:45pm on 3\/13 ONLY.\u00a0 He is taking walk-ins.<\/div>\n<div>Secondary (7th-8th):<\/div>\n<div>Secondary (7th\/8th grade) conferences will be on a walk-in basis. Families will wait in line to see the teachers with whom they would like to meet. You will be able to meet with any of the five teachers your student works with for up to 5 minutes. The teachers and the content they teach are as follows: Mr. Jerabek, Science; Ms.Davis, Social Studies; Ms. Zimmers, STEM and Health; Mx. Botsford, Language Arts; Ms. Bussewitz, Math.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>In an effort to control the lines that occur in the gym, we are asking families to sign up for a 30 min time slot.\u00a0 This is NOT an appointment with a teacher and it doesn\u2019t guarantee that you won\u2019t have to wait.\u00a0 We are hoping that if everyone has an assigned time, it will space out arrivals and control wait times.<\/div>\n<div><u><a id=\"OWAb9bf1b32-ab8b-0252-a7a8-dfeac3873e14\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/10C0848AAA82AA5FBC34-55254974-fernwood\" href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/10C0848AAA82AA5FBC34-55254974-fernwood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"29\">https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/10C0848AAA82AA5FBC34-55254974-fernwood<\/a><\/u><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>All secondary conferences on March 13 and 18 will be held in the gym.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">____________________________________________________________________________<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">OUR SCHOOL IS COOL!<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">********TOXIC POSITIVITY EDITION (This is what they pay me for!)*******<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>There\u2019s always something COOL going on at Fernwood!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>African dance in the Auditorium?!\u00a0 You could hear the drums all over the building on 3\/12, when African Drummers and performers visited as part of the ACE program.\u00a0 The ACE Program (Arts in Community Education) visits our school throughout the school year, bringing music and dance performances to our students.\u00a0 This time Upper El students watched the Ko-Thi Dance Company dance and perform.\u00a0 They shared information about African drumming and dancing and gave some dance lessons to students and teachers.\u00a0 If you see Ms. Angela, Ms. Kari, Ms. Sangita, or Ms. Milligan ask them to show their moves!\u00a0 See below for some info on the dance troupe and a few short videos of the performance.\u00a0 A special thank you to the Fernwood Fund who sponsors the ACE program here at Fernwood.\u00a0 Without their generous funding, we would not have the opportunities to have these performances here at school!\u00a0 COOL!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<u><a id=\"OWAe9251074-e3af-70e3-d344-48aa63d30848\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/www.ko-thi.org\/tkt\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ko-thi.org\/tkt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"30\">https:\/\/www.ko-thi.org\/tkt<\/a><\/u><\/div>\n<div><u><a id=\"OWAeba12bc9-0d8b-31bb-c46e-8bbf488cb494\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1y5EdzscD6qY6EyG8SEG_z8Q3IHXA7I-g\/view?usp=sharing\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1y5EdzscD6qY6EyG8SEG_z8Q3IHXA7I-g\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"31\">ACE performance 1.mov<\/a><\/u><\/div>\n<div><u><a id=\"OWA4dcc5f1e-909d-8d28-5afd-d25288a12fed\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1jBl2yW9gRYaGtiob8weVM4o_oF41iQEE\/view?usp=sharing\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1jBl2yW9gRYaGtiob8weVM4o_oF41iQEE\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"32\">ACE performance 2.mov<\/a><\/u><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">_________________________________________________<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Mr. Spears recently took some students from his BLMA (Black and Latino Male Achievement) group on a really COOL field trip!\u00a0 They left Bayview and went to ABHM (America\u2019s Black Holocaust Museum\u00a0<u><a id=\"OWAfaa66053-1474-4a8b-cce6-f97e82e6a03a\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/www.abhmuseum.org\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abhmuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"33\">https:\/\/www.abhmuseum.org\/<\/a><\/u>) to learn about the harmful legacies of slavery and Jim Crow in America.\u00a0 This museum promotes racial repair, reconciliation, and healing.\u00a0 This was an awesome experience for these kids.\u00a0 Thanks to Mr. Spears for making this happen for these students!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><u><a id=\"OWA08b462d5-9d3e-72a4-0d27-6756d6e418a4\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/15l1oX8M_RVgGrR9WrISNLfDH4ex2ZzFt\/view?usp=sharing\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/15l1oX8M_RVgGrR9WrISNLfDH4ex2ZzFt\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"34\">BLMA 3.jpg<\/a><\/u>\u00a0<u><a id=\"OWA5482db79-89ac-3175-3278-fd7229660b23\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1MYW77FbvaagLh1aPijhXOrT8A8mCnZBn\/view?usp=sharing\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1MYW77FbvaagLh1aPijhXOrT8A8mCnZBn\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"35\">BLMA 1.jpg<\/a><\/u>\u00a0<u><a id=\"OWA22a24ca8-e457-0473-63bf-b107dd0532fb\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1tBRW8LoHSy54mPVhEMoG2iPxvDBBIdIq\/view?usp=sharing\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1tBRW8LoHSy54mPVhEMoG2iPxvDBBIdIq\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"36\">BLMA 2.jpg<\/a><\/u><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">______________________________________________<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Ms. Sangita\u2019s room worked on another COOL mural!\u00a0 This one was in honor of civil rights leaders and featured Jackie Robinson, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, and Mae C. Jemison, among others.\u00a0 When the mural was done, students did a short walk around our neighborhood to spread the message!\u00a0 The students received support from Mr. Spears, Mr. Jaecks, parent volunteers, and Mr. Trey, who is an artist.\u00a0 Mr. Trey previously did a one year internship with a mural artist, Raoul Deal to work on the UMOS Mural that depicts Latinx history in the City of Milwaukee.\u00a0 This mural depicts a younger Mr. Trey (with different hair)!\u00a0 See below for pictures of the students\u2019 work and the mural Mr. Trey worked on.\u00a0 Remember: every adult in the building has had an interesting past life!\u00a0 COOL!<\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXcysZtTx-j9mTUovNJHDTfa5_iv3g8mHxREut32nMMEYoaqRKsFhvFQklKXBQlQ77awkB5_e7ziA1n6KL-86roOTrRvCxQsGcPrIAxFEY240SG-p-s5Z8LBUmU71FEJea24clRgHWJqA9zdWEgKoCk?key=FbhlzF-To3YvTJohzBOOFD0t\" width=\"254\" height=\"190\" data-imagetype=\"External\" \/><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXewIFveqIrsujMVEzieO4_ddiWykqjRPJymalrebsw1H3rLkl-0YkrO2NLjcAgFTpXmVNST2cSldaJki1eF4P8EFl-RsguqgA8OfvIsfPzplUIP8gWWTNi-R7GXAQBWVRgMiMrC1m3HYUzB7V2R3w?key=FbhlzF-To3YvTJohzBOOFD0t\" width=\"251\" height=\"187\" data-imagetype=\"External\" \/><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXcbh_x2DEplfhovqjUPTrz2Vh5ijBJLtBoeFbfsVsOhsPpNnthvJ2x9fAehLcVxReQpXf09Qj-WlrSwhHzvhoDmB0-1SZlGipLYwwpG-mYdBmc0i_Dh2feKQx5xMthbmCthi7I-ED-MLvL8ywbLYPI?key=FbhlzF-To3YvTJohzBOOFD0t\" width=\"266\" height=\"149\" data-imagetype=\"External\" \/><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXehSV7MbvGO4JKB6dgsc7zzuxcbcZz9c6D3Kfb1NqVS9hH_lNOnhDP_hPRlOij9WqQqjPRZwrv_h4HlavFuspbmQ7DX6_Xy17y2V4iLGH4mi4wB1xrRGCoJyjjCuNrKxSSVZgU_O356gIv1aDcK11E?key=FbhlzF-To3YvTJohzBOOFD0t\" width=\"216\" height=\"216\" data-imagetype=\"External\" \/><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">____________________________________________________<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>This week almost the entire school went on an ALL SCHOOL GOING OUT!\u00a0 We set up camp at a location we lovingly refer to as the Fernwood North Campus (aka the 3rd floor of Andrew S Douglas Middle School)!\u00a0 This building (which is weirdly very similar to my high school) has all the amenities!\u00a0 A giant auditorium (stop drooling, Mr. Zhang!), lots of outdoor space and TWO gyms (Mr. Comp is overwhelmed by choices!), stairs that don\u2019t zig zag (don\u2019t lie, we\u2019ve all gotten confused in the Fernwood stairwells), and GIANT classrooms (Mr. Jerabek + classroom cabinetry=true love).\u00a0 Downsides include the commute, the brutal pothole on Keefe Ave between 9th St and 10th St, and the small teachers\u2019 lounge (nobody has that much time to lounge this week anyway!). \u00a0 Our community has been coming together in some truly BREATHTAKING ways, COOL!\u00a0 Lots of thanks go to the Fernwood PTO and the Fund for throwing some money down to buy some treats for teachers and students, the many parent volunteers that reached out and helped and will help, the one two punch of Ms. Kristy and Ms. Ceballos who are SLAYING, and of course the Fernwood teachers and staff (they flinched when they got the news, but there is NOTHING this crew can\u2019t handle with grace, humor and professionalism).\u00a0 Big thanks goes out to the administration and staff at Douglas\u2026.they are a classy bunch.\u00a0 A formal encyclopedia of thank yous will be forthcoming when we are back at the ranch\u2026.hopefully, soon!\u00a0 See below for some pictures from the first couple days (not a lot of kid shots because the media release situation is a lot to navigate\u2026and frankly there\u2019s a lot to do this week)!\u00a0 Our biggest and longest field trip EVER!\u00a0 COOL!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXe3S5BPEv0Pqez0LCNN8UGHqIqWCB8DN5HMtBBuldbLG4CS0V9e24Lb_OiOq6ObDdRQSVBu57zAzjyCgJo7-JN8BOhS3AZCnbCGMHYflxr2WhgugolQ_NU47LNuEj7Pd1ACCq6DO4gjPEAebJgZvkM?key=FbhlzF-To3YvTJohzBOOFD0t\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" data-imagetype=\"External\" \/> Welcome to the Main Office!<\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXf7a7jcbEJycTB0aYf9i9nBDX2tfSUMx-FmRYhhhIRl9ZtP5fe-bVENuhqBMbv5kwjA-I5e6jJzJMcd5NNX7-ghWmjFZaMB8uCgcbW829D1-2R3DfTJ3d0qyXEEyrZlW8t1JKdvqxYv4gBIpKZVR5c?key=FbhlzF-To3YvTJohzBOOFD0t\" width=\"212\" height=\"270\" data-imagetype=\"External\" \/>These two are too cute!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXf18vzZ08w0_OltlW8-t7eqT4lTda-Y8Q4q2rI7ulwI-Roii_yA9dFP8br710uKoftncjiYwA5bpPP5Ei4JH6eUbdd7pORZ4bzK6EdQ_iV5JWiiFFO9SPsIaBKXNjr6L983Ii0Zi_q9XmCOixL_IFo?key=FbhlzF-To3YvTJohzBOOFD0t\" width=\"195\" height=\"287\" data-imagetype=\"External\" \/><\/div>\n<div>We brought along a picture of Fernwood South for the Main Office so we don\u2019t get too homesick!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXdrnls3_8rUDqOrh0gSBrnQi5xg27powfF_NP2msjCBhzuaZrST1EiABq7j8rDh4wYZlFBCbprX0XflPhKwplWnchT--SfH9Eo3c20Fp7gEjzHf0ufxzY0IHIFLlS-GTeluHi-xMh_He9OLdNXqHhM?key=FbhlzF-To3YvTJohzBOOFD0t\" width=\"240\" height=\"320\" data-imagetype=\"External\" \/><\/div>\n<div>Different desk, SAME MOHAWK!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXeCJWeU72WImfOa-Ol8TFi_DuPPZXy62q1KL1bRt3mxmwZ1zINH1nBeoqWlt6xGxR7zP_Ix82ZOhjCglyyqX7mQBt4OjHFk8nMIOMwNYDuwJ4Zggy_HkgJW7NZ6iS8z_D0cjt1cNHSHm4X9h3zuX30?key=FbhlzF-To3YvTJohzBOOFD0t\" width=\"210\" height=\"256\" data-imagetype=\"External\" \/><\/div>\n<div>Student work already displayed!!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXexsaz_Hv565MbMI4P3wlbyOWKR9BTtKwIjZxWMmu4BT1k06aPnhzpchMvKYAI7EVXldi7HnFhRn499uxfLd3iJsMtrW3fuw7O4QPotNgmXKibnaYkv1J_Z1PF-MY-yTyZmMRijG907LrjR4yWzFLM?key=FbhlzF-To3YvTJohzBOOFD0t\" width=\"253\" height=\"311\" data-imagetype=\"External\" \/><\/div>\n<div>Penthouse views looking East!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXeht1unoG6fbzWzSYvfTj5ggGEtpcIhVFbvBvNFqeTAK-E-JhwQuvy1xfmFhjpU3hpodwb2VHqTcLX4csD4-SSvvsCha2OPaOC8Gm1_4-q9niqypMXXDbfoUCYj93m5HT-FI44G-PdYqaWCdLVE0I0?key=FbhlzF-To3YvTJohzBOOFD0t\" width=\"365\" height=\"217\" data-imagetype=\"External\" \/><\/div>\n<div>Ms. Kat and Mr. Nikolai went on a maple syrup field trip on Monday.\u00a0 Due to the support of the MPS transportation department, all field trips this week were rerouted.\u00a0 True Fact:\u00a0 Mr. Nikolai will figure out how to get into the woods with kids in ANY situation.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXeWx2WzxuOO7ABYR-tu5MrD4CzF7yWiulfBpOBF_o5HIybms20d56k3GUysLeU3oLWb6hB9QT1oARxi1eqPV9hty5rQ64KAvyXEWHhh_nmrfEZGrbGbIBOHwCvbdfAVJp5We5iI3z2vGLIPUqNR2mk?key=FbhlzF-To3YvTJohzBOOFD0t\" width=\"310\" height=\"233\" data-imagetype=\"External\" \/><\/div>\n<div>Stem project in Ms. Zimmer\u2019s adolescent classroom that involved paper, cardboard, and ping pong balls!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXdBKzYZDaTjSFR3yhPpVdAVmn5Io2aM_b0BwYBEF7OmpJPfVdKnSVuq0s749iygf6deccJDa_lZgmIbquVE7yjidPER9zjjl69GVsRPDVvWQcSjJuUrFKLMe5r_cRaOnFNQLnGN0hklDFhFlAiUMtg?key=FbhlzF-To3YvTJohzBOOFD0t\" width=\"209\" height=\"278\" data-imagetype=\"External\" \/><\/div>\n<div>The building engineer at Fernwood North is named Mr. Elam.\u00a0 This guy ALWAYS has a smile on his face!\u00a0 All four of his kids went to MPS (he was one of us, his kids graduated from King and Arts) and he\u2019s about to be an MPS grandpa!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXc5Wd8NxXk-Z6iVZVAcmoSNyADpjv_Yiu85PA20C2uzfWnavfzK1jcPMpSCPIuRE905MY_SPk9t6uRT7YEWrWTnUkPeAGxiRImNKBa9Ny6GqcHvngkgiifCFEUCwR57CvXo4mgKAVhl2Syh2FdT-5E?key=FbhlzF-To3YvTJohzBOOFD0t\" width=\"223\" height=\"286\" data-imagetype=\"External\" \/><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXd-4Rrlff0CZd9ZV0csI4koG5ldRmKCEspcAs7qWYyv-9_UjPZvJcSSZOFmQgpaGAnBltrfTQRE5jeyKZ5-NaGq_rgJEyXCj9FsLSN_3ilczjtFarIEFQiB8OWbVo1eNuV6AoZ9x4qo422Gev_pPAQ?key=FbhlzF-To3YvTJohzBOOFD0t\" width=\"215\" height=\"286\" data-imagetype=\"External\" \/><\/div>\n<div>This thing lives in the Art Room!\u00a0 I think when you capture a ghost you bring it here and load it in this contraption for long term containment? #peterrayegonwinston\u00a0 Ms. Makula is going to be using an Art Cart this week because why not!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXdKRAfatrid-lN-eNc2yA84lSmuyt7maU2viLHWearctqTALvsWjkHVrFZg0_-E7oxvm5hrZcHI_Y-UqVTssiEj5nyHpjYqWfXooinnOHeVJVuTPh0zGvG9mGaOD7KBHsrgu0ualBgn3ufsLqJXixI?key=FbhlzF-To3YvTJohzBOOFD0t\" width=\"346\" height=\"260\" data-imagetype=\"External\" \/><\/div>\n<div>Penthouse view going west with clay creatures in Ms. Kari\u2019s room!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXc2V2idCdjsVykSi5VUQoMkWSJJQgqWHQ3Ej8v-OIfSeApkEi8ldI5KSQyI8enO6KXQdXwlzcwLlVvxHqvZ40HYXGlt4qGF6DY3GFBgd275aMqaFdfU_gPrZHYj5AfaDousFYooA-ijQBNjY7t25A?key=FbhlzF-To3YvTJohzBOOFD0t\" width=\"300\" height=\"217\" data-imagetype=\"External\" \/><\/div>\n<div>Fun with whiteboards in the adolescent classrooms!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXe85E8E7JYGkZmel5zJoNgR6cw1k3S7h2m61_MhD_ywlIroe5GwEsc_ccApUolsjbvZPLUTJTVh3fA5Gw-uP8zfMvZY5XsUemGSA8-2PioLeSDnCI_XnzhdHtZPH0t6RUD4d7tBA9c54FO_J1TPeMw?key=FbhlzF-To3YvTJohzBOOFD0t\" width=\"240\" height=\"320\" data-imagetype=\"External\" \/><\/div>\n<div>We had 100% staff attendance on Monday! \u00a0 I found these bros doing bro stuff at bro-o\u2019clock on Bro-day outside the Bro-n Office.\u00a0 Bro big deal! (Give them their moment, they work with a lot of women!).\u00a0 Also, Mr. Matt \u201cBest Ponytail in the Building\u201d Ray showed up on Monday and will be here all week.\u00a0 He is technically retired and we moved 9 miles across town\u2026what do we need to do to get RID of this guy???\u00a0 JK, we LOVE you Mr. Ray!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXeq7VCeTwQFaIhmquOI29yDLDiPbKbUDl39jcp_HH-YwBBbZSB-VJmR7PAUCu8Q3A7HKZlAS623wd6mfBtrL8WkCISouanUMdK_2wvT8onB6RV4gNjXjEpmsET0OkblXXXyTHn9Mg4wcdW1A3Hw7eI?key=FbhlzF-To3YvTJohzBOOFD0t\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" data-imagetype=\"External\" \/><\/div>\n<div>Lunch room mural!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXe9N0dGDFmtqRLQGKCTJ1TaNKRTTo50eedfaFWaMzMC9gC7sPyFYsM9m2IV59B6OZce-S6FqwNHqhpKg956K7qi8u_pGKKILyXxTIjJH-K7Ru7I9y6AH_jfwmmTq8eRFmJbAbike34CMciKVjuotw?key=FbhlzF-To3YvTJohzBOOFD0t\" width=\"216\" height=\"291\" data-imagetype=\"External\" \/><\/div>\n<div>Just two boss ladies who are getting it done!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXe-EXwFGLG9dTZB0AGt6hTCFcHkTRbA_CuTtt_aZhW7-g763_6oWXjbl0HdveLfZPc0iOAdZaRp63UVY-SXZ0FJDoLPUSYrtMcGpKOH5aOZWU-QUzGjcwQMXtO0YDMIIHxnmve4acmsfOluIbeSGlQ?key=FbhlzF-To3YvTJohzBOOFD0t\" width=\"174\" height=\"233\" data-imagetype=\"External\" \/><\/div>\n<div>Another tooth bites the dust!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXcVwGsQQjYXdvpd_1UuaZ5dXbgHOnXYbVtEGoFAOVP21QvEoOLdFPUJDoL1tcwnMA5Rm4tCbm6rsRPWr3j2PB2Z_9NfrTed7cUNBhAX5mCL1KXY9DhRsRHx4RP8LAINHt1bfNZDtpfszxo-5KTgY6Y?key=FbhlzF-To3YvTJohzBOOFD0t\" width=\"240\" height=\"320\" data-imagetype=\"External\" \/><\/div>\n<div>There was lots of flower dissection going on!\u00a0 Ms. Jessica is very proud of her students\u2019 work!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXdrx4J9QJFyky-SgaOj7NVOJWION6cktsjkb3HY7yKE4C1wGG47F_dQth9CjabP3Al8wVK0-HER7-xx-5xs_UccQkJcpyZqfAjySh94m1f0NetjjSpxT9MoU1OOgUIwk0AyuSmTfLGBo3tDT41pUPE?key=FbhlzF-To3YvTJohzBOOFD0t\" width=\"240\" height=\"320\" data-imagetype=\"External\" \/><\/div>\n<div>When you go camping you bring extra batteries for your flashlight.\u00a0 Thus, we brought an extra teacher just in case (Ms. Jean is SUPER pregnant!).\u00a0 Thanks for being here Mr. Saller and bringing the FASHION!\u00a0 To be clear, Mr. Saller is here to teach\u2026not to deliver babies. That\u2019s Nurse Gretchen\u2019s job!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXef4UTSOzPfj-xu88IxsMDBhicRokHyv0T4sGbtMBb3_vDJDiTLMaqmUH0Hgf37uHsFxH_m-kG-Sj7MNuxFxBMBIAaL0uI9ORHwKon-JWfbu6nrJffBeojdo6P-62elmnDQcdF6BKSCcIYm7T2Bay0?key=FbhlzF-To3YvTJohzBOOFD0t\" width=\"248\" height=\"326\" data-imagetype=\"External\" \/><\/div>\n<div>A view from the penthouse at pickup!<\/div>\n<div>____________________________________________<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>If you are still reading\u2026I have been navigating this difficult week as a part of the Fernwood team AND as a Fernwood parent.\u00a0 This has given me an opportunity to have some discussions with my girls about segregation, redlining, white flight, disinvestment in public schools, systemic racism, white privilege, and generational trauma.\u00a0 I anticipate that further discussion might evolve to include topics like mass incarceration, the war on drugs, and the black maternal death rate in Milwaukee. \u00a0 The most meaningful discussion we had was more simple\u2026..that we all have times when we have a need for help (sometimes you drop off the meal for the meal train and sometimes people are dropping off meals for you).\u00a0 Even people who have a lot of means have a time in life when they need help or support from others and that is not shameful, that is life.\u00a0 People who don\u2019t have as much to give, find ways to be generous, and that is beautiful.\u00a0 This is a time that our community needs some help from others and the community that is supporting us with grace, hospitality, and kindness is the community at Andrew S Douglas Middle School.\u00a0 My daughters, husband, and I are honoring that offered gift with respect and openness and I hope that you join us.\u00a0 \u2665\ufe0f\u2665\ufe0f\u2665\ufe0f<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FERNWOOD FAMILY NEWSLETTER #28, 3\/18\/25 _________________________________________ TABLE OF CONTENTS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Fernwood Montessori Temporary Closure Handbook for Families Middle School Twilight Center Events at Douglas Middle School Information on MPS Lead Testing Clinic for MPS Families Primary Parent Meetup on 3\/19 at 9am-CANCELLED Classroom Placements for 24-25 School Year Proposed Raised Crosswalk Meeting at [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":99,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[15,41],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-235344","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news","category-newsletter"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/fernwood\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/235344","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/fernwood\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/fernwood\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/fernwood\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/99"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/fernwood\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=235344"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/fernwood\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/235344\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/fernwood\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=235344"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/fernwood\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=235344"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/fernwood\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=235344"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}