FERNWOOD FAMILY NEWSLETTER #39, 6\/10\/25<\/b><\/p>\n
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TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/b><\/p>\n
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Field Day Thank You!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n THANK YOU from the Fernwood Fund!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Last Popcorn Sale of the Year This Friday<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Cozy Craft Pop Up Shop!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Staffing for Next Year<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Pedestrian Safety Meeting-June 11th<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Summer and Fall Running for 6th-8th Graders<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Run Back to School<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n CAMP Forms for 2025-2026<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Lost and Found Clean Out on 6\/11<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n School Supply Lists for the 2025-2026 School Year<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Information on MPS Lead Testing Clinic for MPS Families<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n OUR SCHOOL IS COOL!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n ~Tuesday, June 10th, 2025, 6:30pm, <\/span>\u00a0Fernwood Fund Meeting,<\/span> Busby\u2019s Bar and virtual (email <\/span>brett.mytys@gmail.com<\/span><\/a> for link)<\/span><\/p>\n ~Thursday, June 12th, 2025, 5:30pm, <\/span>8th Grade Completion Ceremony<\/span>, Bayview High School Auditorium<\/span><\/p>\n ~Thursday, June 12th, 2025, 6:30pm, <\/span>Music Parents Meeting<\/span>, Virtual <\/span>https:\/\/meet.google.com\/fpf-rvca-uuk<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n ~Friday, June 13th, 2025, <\/span>Last Day of School,<\/span> Fernwood Montessori<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n Thanks to all our parent volunteers who made Field Day 2025 a success!\u00a0 Kids came out to the West Playground in three different waves to: play tug of war, play soccer, run relay races, run sack races, play Just Dance, do a home run derby, eat popsicles, drink lemonade, and run around without purpose or direction.\u00a0 The weather and the vibes were perfect!\u00a0 The event was organized, positive, and <\/span>just<\/span><\/i> the right amount of chaotic (there was a megaphone but I don\u2019t think anyone had to use it!)!\u00a0 Well done, Mr. Comp and parent organizers (more than one of you wore a fanny pack which means you came to get it done)!\u00a0 Fernwood makes it happen!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n The Fernwood Fund extends a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for this year\u2019s Fernwood Flights. It was an incredible day! Not only did we raise over $22,000 to support our students next year (putting our goal of supporting Spanish classes next school year in sight…stay tuned), but it was also a truly special community gathering filled with great energy and connection.<\/span><\/p>\n We\u2019re so grateful to see attendance continue to grow and deeply appreciate the support from our generous donors and sponsors. A special thank you to The Sugar Maple for once again opening their space to us and helping make the event such a success.<\/span><\/p>\n What a wonderful way to close out the school year. Have a great summer\u2014we look forward to seeing you in the fall!<\/span><\/p>\n \u2014 <\/span>The Fernwood Fund Team<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n <\/p>\n ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n It seems like Mr. J and the adolescent entrepreneurs are playing around with a DoorDash business model to close out the year!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The last popcorn sale of the year is this Friday!\u00a0 Popcorn will be preorder only and will be delivered to classrooms before the end of the school day (you don\u2019t need to tip your delivery person). \u00a0 Popcorn is $1 (cash only) and the proceeds will benefit the adolescent program. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n Ms. Lisa McLure and Room 13 will be holding a pop-up shop this Wednesday, June 11 at 2:25pm dismissal time on the East Playground.\u00a0 CASH ONLY! (Prices range from $1-5 each) These beautiful votives, bookmarks, cards and magnets were made by our students and parent volunteers with the intention of being sold at the Fernwood Art Fair that unfortunately was cancelled.\u00a0 Come get ’em while they last!<\/span>\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n We had wonderful interview cycles with lots of interest in our school.\u00a0 Some candidates cannot be named yet as they are not current employees with MPS and have therefore not yet signed contracts.\u00a0 We will share names once they are official, in August.<\/span><\/p>\n Retirements<\/span><\/p>\n We’d like to thank Elaine Clay for her amazing 40+ year career. Elaine has touched the lives of so many children and families (including being the teacher of some of our teachers) and will be very missed.\u00a0 Best of luck to Mrs. Clay on her next chapter.\u00a0 The new teacher in Room 24 will be Ms. Lauren Schweiger.<\/span><\/p>\n Thank you to Elaina Sullivan for her incredible career as a teacher and support\/coach of our teachers.\u00a0 Elaina has positively impacted the educational outcomes for so many students and we are very grateful.\u00a0 Best of luck to Ms. Elaina in her retirement.\u00a0 This position will not be replaced as it had to be cut for budgetary reasons.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Job and Life Changes<\/span><\/p>\n We’d like to thank Meredith Genrich Mertes for being such an awesome Parent Coordinator the past two years.\u00a0 Come fall, she will transition to a classroom assistant role.\u00a0 She will work to mentor the new Parent Coordinator (new hire, name will be announced once contract is signed).<\/span><\/p>\n Thank you to Megan Costello for joining us this year to assist in our Autism classroom.\u00a0 Your expertise is very appreciated.\u00a0 Megan will be going back to the special education teaching role and will be at Burdick next year.\u00a0 Molly McKee will be in this position for next school year.<\/span><\/p>\n Thanks to Jamie Krutsch for opening up our new Autism unit this year.\u00a0 We had some growing pains and lots of lessons learned, but the experience was a tremendous success and are so appreciative of Jamie’s patience and advocacy.\u00a0 Jamie will be substitute teaching for MPS next school year.\u00a0 Tracy Maier will be the new teacher in Room 26.<\/span><\/p>\n Thank you to Jean Vogel for your many years of teaching at Fernwood and your contributions.\u00a0 Jean has made the challenging decision to stay home for some time with her adorable newborn Lou.\u00a0 We hope to have her join us again soon.\u00a0 LaBernadette Ference will be the new teacher in Room 25.<\/span><\/p>\n Vacancies<\/span><\/p>\n As you are well aware, we have been without a music teacher all year.\u00a0 I am delighted to announce that we have hired a candidate for this position (name will be announced once the contract is signed).<\/span><\/p>\n We have an Assistant Principal vacancy and the position has been posted again.\u00a0 We will keep our community posted.\u00a0 The position closes June 12th if any Fernwood families know of interested candidates.<\/span><\/p>\n We have 1 remaining vacancy, a Children’s Health Assistant that has been vacant all year, and we did not receive any candidates for the position during MPS hiring cycles.\u00a0 Please let anyone you know who is a CNA about this position and have them contact Ms. Kristy directly if they are interested.<\/span><\/p>\n Thank you to the staff and to Jenny Bouton and Ryan Baumer who volunteered their time to help select candidates for these positions.<\/span><\/p>\n ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n The pedestrian safety project for Oklahoma and Pennsylvania has been quietly progressing!<\/span><\/p>\n Next up, this project will go to a public hearing. If you would like to attend to voice your concerns, the meeting is at 9:00 A.M. June 11 in Room 301-B of City Hall. <\/span>If passed<\/span>, a <\/span>GoFundMe<\/span><\/a> has been organized to help spread the cost to the community. Every donation, big or small, gets us closer to our goal!\u00a0 Questions should be directed to <\/span>marina@milwaukee.gov<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n \ud83c\udfc3\u200d\u2640\ufe0f Join the Summer Running Club & Get Ready for Fall Cross Country! \ud83c\udfc3\u200d\u2642\ufe0f<\/b><\/p>\n Summer Running Club (Grades 6\u20138)<\/b> All runners should bring a water bottle and wear quality running shoes. (Tip: Head to Performance Running Store for a team discount and expert fitting!)<\/span><\/p>\n This program is a fun, low-pressure way to prepare for fall, connect with others, and start building endurance for a great season ahead.<\/span><\/p>\n Fall Cross Country Season (Grades 6\u20138)<\/b> We\u2019re looking for runners ready to work hard, have fun, and be part of something great! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Coach Heather @ gailevie@gmail.com.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n Run Back to School is happening on August 23, 2025 at 9am.\u00a0 This is a fun event that celebrates starting school in the Fall with a run\/walk, a DJ, free t-shirts, and a snack bag.\u00a0 The school with the most participants also gets a grant to spend on supplies or activities for being active (last year we won and used the money for the sheds that we use to store our playground equipment)!\u00a0 See below for details and a registration form!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/milwaukeerecreation.net\/rec\/Special-Events\/Run-Back-to-School.htm<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n 2025 RBTS Registration Form (English).pdf<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n 2025 RBTS Event Flyer.pdf<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n Please see below for two forms for Camp for the 2025-2026 school year.\u00a0 One form is for existing families to renew for next year.\u00a0 The other form is for families who would want a spot next year in wraparound or after school care if\/when they become available.\u00a0 Detailed info is on the forms.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Renew Current Campers<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n New Family Interest<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n Words to describe the lost and found in its current state:<\/span><\/p>\n chaos<\/span><\/p>\n disorder<\/span><\/p>\n overflowing<\/span><\/p>\n colorful<\/span><\/p>\n jungle<\/span><\/p>\n tangle<\/span><\/p>\n corner<\/span><\/p>\n of<\/span><\/p>\n doom<\/span><\/p>\n It is <\/span>almost <\/span><\/i>time for these things to move on!\u00a0 Please come and look through items in our lost and found ASAP.\u00a0 The lost and found is located in the basement under the stairs in the north east corner of the building.\u00a0 Items not claimed will be donated on June 11th.\u00a0 Thank you!\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n Here are the school supply lists for next year by grade band.\u00a0 Students should also arrive on the first day with a positive attitude, a sense of humor, a willingness to learn, and a COOL story from summer break!<\/span><\/p>\n Adolescent Supply List 2025 – 2026.docx<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Upper Elementary Supply List 2025-2026.docx<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Lower Elementary Supply List – 2025 – 2026.docx<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Primary Supply List 2025 – 2026.docx<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Comprehensive Unit Supply List – 2025-26.pdf<\/span><\/a><\/p>\nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS<\/b><\/h1>\n
Field Day Thank You!<\/b><\/h1>\n
THANK YOU from the Fernwood Fund!<\/b><\/h1>\n
Last Popcorn Sale of the Year This Friday\u00a0<\/b><\/h1>\n
Cozy Craft Pop Up Shop!<\/b><\/h1>\n
Staffing for Next Year<\/b><\/h1>\n
Pedestrian Safety Meeting-June 11th<\/b><\/h1>\n
Summer and Fall Running for 6th-8th Graders<\/b><\/h1>\n
\n<\/b>Lace up your running shoes and join us for Summer Running Club at <\/span>Humboldt Park<\/b>\u2014a great way to stay active, meet teammates, and build a strong base before the fall season!<\/span>
\n<\/span>Location<\/b>: Just south of the tennis courts at Humboldt Park<\/span>
\n<\/span>When<\/b>: Thursdays, June 26th \u2013 August 14th<\/span>
\n<\/span>Time<\/b>: 5:45\u20136:45 PM<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>The official Cross Country season kicks off the first day of school Tuesday, September 2nd. Watch for registration materials from Principal Kristy Lowell and an information session @ 5:30 during the Open House on August 27th<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n
Run Back to School<\/b><\/h1>\n
CAMP Forms for 2025-2026<\/b><\/h1>\n
Lost and Found Clean Out on 6\/11<\/b><\/h1>\n
School Supply Lists for the 2025-2026 School Year<\/b><\/h1>\n