Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program<\/h2>\n
Twice a week, students at 83 schools district-wide receive a healthy snack and a nutrition lesson through this federally funded program. The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program supports community and student health by increasing the volume and variety of fruits and vegetables that Milwaukee school children eat.<\/p>\n
Junior Achievement<\/h2>\n
We have a strong partnership with the Junior Achievement of Wisconsin program, which inspires and prepares young people to succeed in a global economy. Junior Achievement of Wisconsin provides activities, guides, thought leadership and other resources to support age-appropriate learning about leadership, jobs, money and more. Lessons are organized according to the Milwaukee Public Schools Social Studies curriculum and are implemented in K5 classrooms, continuing through eighth grade.<\/p>\n
Learning Journeys<\/h2>\n
Learning Journeys<\/a> are educational field trips for all MPS students that are designed to take what students are learning in the classroom out into the real world. These annual opportunities aim to expand students\u2019 career awareness (K4\u2013grade 3) and help them explore potential careers (grades 4, 5, and 8).<\/p>\n In 2023, Playworks Wisconsin ensured more than 23,000 children in 64 elementary schools and youth serving organizations across Wisconsin \u2014 including Grantosa Drive School \u2014 experienced safe and healthy play, including over 700 educators and youth professionals trained statewide. Over 1,000 Wisconsin kids serve as Junior Coach student leaders on the playground by leading games and modeling positive sporting behavior for their peers.<\/p>\n STARBASE Wisconsin is an interactive academic program that helps youth increase their knowledge in STEM. Fifth grade students are taken on a five-week odyssey into the exciting world of the sciences though hands-on activities and experiments, technology projects, and interaction with professionals in STEM fields. The US Department of Defense has funded STARBASE programs around the country for over 20 years. As the largest employer of civilian and military scientists and engineers, the DoD recognizes the importance of inspiring students to pursue STEM fields. STARBASE Wisconsin is located on 51st and Silver Spring Drive, and we are proudly sponsored by the Wisconsin Air National Guard.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Supporting students\u2019 academic performance, classroom engagement, college and career goals, and overall well-being are the focus of these evidence-based programs in place at Grantosa Drive School.Achievement Gap Reduction (AGR) The AGR program provides intensive academic and instructional support to Wisconsin schools working to close the achievement gap between kindergarten through third-grade students from low-income backgrounds […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":31,"menu_order":3,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"Grantosa Drive School is a Community School!\u00a0<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe goal of Community Schools is to transform schools into places where students, families, staff, and the surrounding community can work together to ensure every student is successful. Community Schools place the focus on the whole child by providing academic supports, social and emotional learning, health and wellness, family and community engagement, and a safe and supportive climate.\r\n\r\nIntroducing Ms. Emily Crain-Castle as Grantosa's Community School Coordinator<\/strong>!\r\n\r\nEmily Crain-Castle<\/span>\r\n\r\nCommunity School Coordinator\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nPronouns: She\/they<\/span>\r\n\r\nI\u2019m a systems thinker, first-generation college student, and proudly fPlayworks Wisconsin<\/h2>\n
STARBASE Wisconsin<\/h2>\n
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<\/a>rom San Antonio, Texas. I received my bachelor\u2019s degree from\u202fUW-Milwaukee \u202fin international studies and obtained my Master\u2019s in Sustainable Peacebuilding<\/span>. My passion has always lied in youth engagement and making noise in places that should and need to improve for our future leaders. I am passionate about educational reform, supporting marginalized communities in navigating the world of \u2018professionalism\u2019 and capitalism, helping others gain access to culturally appropriate foods, blue and green spaces, and dismantling white supremacy and misogyny. <\/span>You can typically find me eating pupusas, exploring a new trail, and walking my beagle named Luna. If you have questions I am always here to chat! Reach out if you need anything!\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nContact information<\/b>\r\n\r\nEmail: <\/span>castleek@milwaukee.k12.wi.us<\/span><\/a>\r\n\r\nPhone:\u00a0 (414) 393-4400 ext 34461<\/span>\r\n<\/h3>\r\n
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)<\/h3>\r\n[metaslider id=1286]\r\n\r\nPBIS\u00a0<\/a>is a joint effort between Milwaukee Public Schools Office of F
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amily Services and the Milwaukee Teachers\u2019 Education Association to effectively reduce classroom disruptions and student suspensions through a school-wide systematic tiered-intervention approach. Data shows that schools that implement PBIS with fidelity see decreases in disruptions and suspensions and increases in student achievement.\r\nSpecial Education<\/h3>\r\nThe teaching staff at Grantosa Drive School strive to educate all learning styles to ensure that individual learning needs, special education concerns and Individual Education Plans (IEPs) are met.\r\n
CLC (Community Learning Center)<\/h3>\r\nGrantosa\u2019s CLC (Community Learning Center)<\/b> is a recreational and educational program offered through the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee. Grantosa\u2019s CLC offers parents late pick-up until 6:00pm. We would like to offer before school care, but that has not been solidified yet. If\/when that changes we will update you. During the hours of operation, the children receive Homework Help in Reading, Math, Language, Science, and Social Studies. The academic coordinator ensures that lessons are connected to what children are learning in school.\r\n\r\nCLC has a wide variety of\u00a0recreational activities to keep youth engaged. Our programs vary from technology based, to visual and performing arts to a variety of sports.\r\n\r\nCLC programs increase student achievement and learning, provide an alternative to being home alone, and offer safe havens from unwanted influences.\r\n\r\nIf you would like further information about the CLC program please visit the link below.\r\n\r\nSign up for CLC HERE<\/a>\r\n\r\nFor more information about CLC HERE<\/a>\r\n\r\nRetricia Byrd-Townsell\r\n\r\nGrantosa CLC Club Manager\r\n\r\n414-393-4436\r\n\r\nretricia.townsell@bgcmilwaukee.org","_et_gb_content_width":"","_mc_calendar":[],"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/grantosa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/grantosa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/grantosa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/grantosa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/grantosa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/grantosa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/grantosa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/31"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/grantosa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}