Fernwood Montessori Temporary Closure Handbook for Families<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n 2025-2026 MPS District Calendar<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Congratulations to Ms. Kellie!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Important Measles Update from Nurse Gretchen<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Fernwood Spring Concert Date Change to 5\/22<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Movie Night At Douglas this Friday, 4\/11<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Request for Parking Cooperation<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Teacher Grant Opportunity-Nominations Wanted!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Special Friends Day 2025-CANCELLED<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n ArtsFest for 2025-CANCELLED<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Order Your 2024-25 Yearbook! Deadline is 4\/14<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Middle School Twilight Center Events at Douglas Middle School<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Information on MPS Lead Testing Clinic for MPS Families<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Fernwood Flights 2025 \u2013 It Takes a Village!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n OUR SCHOOL IS COOL!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n ~Thursday, April 10th, 2025, 6:30pm, <\/span>Music Parents Meeting<\/span>, virtual <\/span>https:\/\/meet.google.com\/fpf-rvca-uuk<\/span><\/a>-CANCELLED\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n ~Tuesday, April 15th, 2025, 6:30pm,<\/span> Fernwood Fund Meeting, <\/span>virtual, email <\/span>brett.mytys@gmail.com<\/span><\/a> for link<\/span><\/p>\n ~Friday, April 18th, 2025,<\/span> NO SCHOOL\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n ~Thursday, April 24th, 2025, 5:30pm, <\/span>SEC Meeting<\/span>, virtual <\/span>https:\/\/meet.google.com\/tir-huzv-ikc<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n ~Friday, April 25th, 2025, 8:45-10:00am, <\/span>Special Friends Day<\/span>, Fernwood Montessori Classrooms-CANCELLED<\/span><\/p>\n ~Monday-Friday, May 5-9th, 2025, <\/span>Teacher Appreciation Week<\/span>, Fernwood Montessori<\/span><\/p>\n ~Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 6:00pm, <\/span>PTO Meeting<\/span>, Fernwood Library and virtual <\/span>https:\/\/meet.google.com\/xyc-wwnz-czu<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n ~Thursday, May 8th, 2025, 6:30pm, <\/span>Music Parents Meeting<\/span>, Virtual <\/span>https:\/\/meet.google.com\/fpf-rvca-uuk<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n _______________________________________________________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n Fernwood Montessori Temporary Closure Handbook- Families<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n 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.\u00a0 Families should use this handbook as a reference before they reach out to the office, teachers, or administration.\u00a0 Lately, there is much communication that is atypical, we appreciate families doing their best to stay informed.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n MPS families attending schools undergoing lead remediation are invited to a virtual town hall meeting to ask questions and hear updates on the ongoing work to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff.\u00a0 The town hall is at 6pm on April 10.\u00a0 Families must use the link below to register for the virtual meeting.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n MPS Superintendent Brenda Cassellius, Milwaukee Health Commissioner Michael Totoraitis, Deputy Commissioner of Environmental Health Tyler Weber and Dr. Heather Paradis of Children\u2019s Wisconsin will be on the call to hear from families and help answer questions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/milwaukeemps.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/DtkooldpRvGomRqDiCi6uA#\/registration<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n The 2025-2026 District Calendar is now available online (about halfway down). \u00a0 Fernwood siblings should note that Winter Break is 16 days next year, so they should start pre-planning their topics for bickering now so that they don\u2019t run out.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/en\/Families\/Resources\/School-Calendars.htm<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n In order to ensure the safety of our students and staff, we practice safety drills wherever we are.\u00a0 Ms. Kristy and Ms. Meredith met with the MPS Emergency Operations team this past week to finalize our safety plans at the Douglas building.\u00a0 We will be holding a number of drills this week:<\/span><\/p>\n Tuesday pm- Code yellow lockdown drill<\/span><\/p>\n Thursday 1:45- State-wide tornado drill<\/span><\/p>\n Friday am- Fire Drill<\/span><\/p>\n Teachers are preparing students in developmentally appropriate ways for the drills.\u00a0 Please reach out to your child’s teacher with any questions.\u00a0 Since we are in a different location, we are letting all of our students know ahead of time about the dates and times.<\/span><\/p>\n __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n Ms. Kellie won!\u00a0 It is not an award for kooky spectacles (which she would totally win!)!\u00a0 And it is not an award for most complicated last name to spell (which she would also totally win!). It is the 2025 Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Teacher Fellow Award!\u00a0 This prestigious award includes a grant for Ms. Kellie AND a $6000 grant for Fernwood Montessori.\u00a0 Fernwood is proud to work beside Ms. Kellie and to call her our own! \u00a0 Way to go, Krawczyk, you and your glasses deserve it!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/kohleducation.org\/teacherfellowship\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n Please see the attached letter from Nurse Gretchen with essential information about the measles vaccine and an anticipated measles outbreak.<\/span><\/p>\n measles letter.docx<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n Please note that the Fernwood Spring Concert is being changed to 5\/22 at 5:30pm at the Bayview High School Auditorium.\u00a0 Performers will include the Upper El choir, the Adolescent Choir, the Harp group, and Mr. Zhang\u2019s orchestra and ensembles.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n Our hosts at Douglas have again invited us to movie night.\u00a0 See below for details.<\/span><\/p>\n __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n Our bus situation is now more complicated and also stretches across two locations. We\u2019re a franchise!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Please do not park in the bus lanes on Falling Heath Ave at Fernwood South OR on Nash Ave at Douglas (Fernwood North). <\/b>\u00a0These are the streets where the buses need to be and if there are cars there then this makes our drop off and pick up of students SO much more complicated.\u00a0 Your cooperation in this matter helps staff, students, and families and is appreciated!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n 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).\u00a0 This fun opportunity is in honor of Teacher appreciation week which is the first week in May.\u00a0 Please take this opportunity to brag on your favorite Montessori Directress or Director!\u00a0 All Fernwood families are invited to participate and you don\u2019t have to nominate your current teacher. However, only one grant will be awarded to a teacher at our school.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Directions are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n Our team will read every heartfelt nomination and announce this year\u2019s Amazing Teachers on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 \u2013 National Teacher Appreciation Day!<\/span><\/p>\n _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n Due to our prolonged building relocation, Fernwood administration (with input from staff and parent groups) has decided to cancel Special Friends Day for 2025 to preserve our energy and mental resources for student learning.\u00a0 We are hopeful that before our relocation, many of our special friends have been into our building at Open Houses, concerts, and events AND that they will have these opportunities again in future years.\u00a0 Thank you for your understanding as we announce this difficult decision.<\/span><\/p>\n __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n Due to our prolonged building relocation, Fernwood administration (with input from the ArtsFest committee and the PTO) has decided to cancel the ArtsFest for 2025.\u00a0 We considered what was best for the many vendors that contribute to this event and use their earnings to support their small businesses as well as the financial situations of the school organizations that fundraise at this event.\u00a0 Classrooms that already created art or crafts to sell will be providing an opportunity to purchase these goodies via other methods!\u00a0 Stay tuned for details on those sales from our budding entrepreneurs!\u00a0 Thank you for your understanding as we announce this difficult decision.<\/span><\/p>\n __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n Please go to <\/span>ybpay.com<\/span><\/a> to order.\u00a0 Our yearbook ID code is <\/span>14852525.\u00a0 <\/b>Yearbooks are $12 and you can order as many as you want.<\/span>\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. <\/b>Yearbooks are delivered in May.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Our yearbook cover!<\/span><\/p>\n __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n 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. See below for details.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/milwaukeerecreation.net\/en\/Programs\/Twilight-Centers.htm<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/city.milwaukee.gov\/Health\/Services-and-Programs\/HomeEnvironmentalHealth\/Ongoing-Lead-Hazard-Investigations-With-MPS<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n 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?<\/span>…or even sometimes funding student and staff morale-boosting treats and activities when we get blindsided by something like an unexpected school relocation!!!<\/span><\/p>\n As we gear up for <\/span>Fernwood Flights<\/b>, our end-of-year celebration and fundraiser on June 8th, <\/span>we need your help<\/b> to 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’re looking for everything from local goods and services to one-of-a-kind experiences!<\/span><\/p>\n Not only will your donation\u2014eligible for a <\/span>tax deduction<\/b>\u2014help support our school, but it\u2019s also a fantastic way to showcase your business to our <\/span>Bay View community<\/b>. 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 <\/span>fernwoodfund.org<\/span><\/a><\/p>\nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS<\/b><\/h1>\n
PLEASE READ!<\/b><\/h1>\n
Fernwood Montessori Temporary Closure Handbook for Families\u00a0<\/b><\/h1>\n
MPS Virtual Lead Town Hall-April 10th, 6pm<\/b><\/h1>\n
2025-2026 MPS District Calendar<\/b><\/h1>\n
Safety First<\/b><\/h1>\n
Congratulations to Ms. Kellie!\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/h1>\n
Important Measles Update from Nurse Gretchen<\/b><\/h1>\n
Fernwood Spring Concert Date Change to 5\/22<\/b><\/h1>\n
Movie Night At Douglas this Friday, 4\/11<\/b><\/h1>\n
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Request for Parking Cooperation<\/b><\/h1>\n
Teacher Grant Opportunity-Nominations Wanted!<\/b><\/h1>\n
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Special Friends Day 2025-CANCELLED<\/b><\/h1>\n
ArtsFest for 2025-CANCELLED<\/b><\/h1>\n
Order Your 2024-25 Yearbook! Deadline is 4\/14<\/b><\/h1>\n
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Middle School Twilight Center Events at Douglas Middle School<\/b><\/h1>\n
Information on MPS Lead Testing Clinic for MPS Families<\/b><\/h1>\n
Fernwood Flights 2025 \u2013 It Takes a Village!<\/b><\/h1>\n
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Sound work in Ms. Jamie\u2019s room!\u00a0 U-U-Unicorn!\u00a0 Magical!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXf4yZjXMPW0FKAuWkuhRv9Fgz-HyFhC3u4_Mc1Vga2CRemB_46Yj5Uzm2WF-bi2BvOXP1I6gg7xjUTqE8HgP0IHTGUplkHXlLrnPhOrA6UTqlRp05anK89XYE-iRCHMHo_HfDR0NfdR1fmWO0eHTA?key=NnOzod-0ZmSh3PO-26qhYM4c\")
Ms. Makula got a hold of a stapler (this was the work that was posted at Bayview Library!)!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n