{"id":20,"date":"2014-11-04T19:56:24","date_gmt":"2014-11-04T19:56:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www5.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/school\/groppi\/?page_id=20"},"modified":"2026-03-02T21:01:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T21:01:25","slug":"families","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mps.school\/groppi\/families\/","title":{"rendered":"Families"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;page-intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>James E. Groppi High School offers many opportunities to get involved and support student success.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>District Advisory Council (DAC)<\/h2>\n<p>Families can stay informed on and share ideas about the district\u2019s Title I programs and priorities during monthly council meetings. Each school sends two delegates to meetings; alternates may attend as well.<\/p>\n<p>Meetings take place virtually via Zoom on the first Thursday of every month. <a href=\"https:\/\/mpsmke.com\/dac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more and access meetings online.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Parent and Family Resource Center<\/h2>\n<p>Parents and guardians are encouraged to visit the Parent and Family Resource Center in Room 115. The center is open from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on school days. Families can access free coffee, community resources, and computers with internet access.<\/p>\n<h2>Parent Coordinator<\/h2>\n<p>Groppi&#8217;s parent coordinator is a vital member of our school staff who serves as the main point of contact\u2014and a bridge between your home and the school. Our parent coordinator supports and empowers our families, ensuring that every family feels welcomed, informed, and actively involved in their child&#8217;s education. Please do not hesitate to reach out for any reason, big or small!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Asha Willis, Parent Coordinator<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"mailto:cartera4@milwaukee.k12.wi.us\">cartera4@milwaukee.k12.wi.us<\/a><br \/>(414) 934-8313<\/p>\n<h3>Parent Newsletter<\/h3>\n<p>Our parent coordinator puts together a monthly newsletter for families to highlight what is happening at Groppi. View recent editions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAGCIBJ3-dc\/71q2Au8UhRiXm7wFOiCcRQ\/edit?utm_content=DAGCIBJ3-dc&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link2&amp;utm_source=sharebutton\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">October 2025<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mpsschoolsites.wpenginepowered.com\/groppi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/69\/2026\/02\/November-Newsletter-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">November 2025<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mpsschoolsites.wpenginepowered.com\/groppi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/69\/2026\/02\/December-Newsletter-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">December 2025<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mpsschoolsites.wpenginepowered.com\/groppi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/69\/2026\/02\/January-Newsletter-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">January 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mpsschoolsites.wpenginepowered.com\/groppi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/69\/2026\/02\/February-Newsletter-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">February 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mpsschoolsites.wpenginepowered.com\/groppi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/69\/2026\/03\/March-Newsletter-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">March 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>School Engagement Council (SEC)<\/h2>\n<p>School spirit and student enrichment are on the agenda for Parent Teacher Associations and Organizations district wide. School policies, procedures, and student well-being are the work of School Engagement Councils, established in Milwaukee Public Schools in 1997.<\/p>\n<p>The James E. Groppi High School Engagement Council brings together families, staff, students (when appropriate), and community members to support and inform shared leadership that can lead to increased student achievement.<\/p>\n<p>Members of the council:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Analyze school climate, performance, and budgetary issues.<\/li>\n<li>Advise school faculty and administration on matters affecting curriculum, student performance, and overall student well-being.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The School Engagement Council holds seven meetings each school year from September through April. We are seeking enthusiastic and committed individuals who are passionate about education and the future of our students. Families and community members are encouraged to become representatives. To learn more, please contact our parent coordinator, Asha Willis, at <a href=\"mailto:cartera4@milwaukee.k12.wi.us\">cartera4@milwaukee.k12.wi.us<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Student Support<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Family participation is highly encouraged at James E. Groppi High School.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Family involvement leads to improved test scores; higher self-esteem; and better grades, attendance, and behavior for children.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s are some ways to get involved:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure your child arrives at school on time every day (8:00 a.m. for the morning session and 12:00 p.m. for the afternoon session).<\/li>\n<li>Call the Groppi attendance line at (414) 934-8200 when your child will be absent. We must be sure every student has arrived safely and follow up with anyone who is not there. We must also record absences correctly.<\/li>\n<li>Help your child with assignments.<\/li>\n<li>Become a School Engagement Council (SEC) and\/or a District Advisory Council (DAC) representative.<\/li>\n<li>Attend parent-teacher conferences.<\/li>\n<li>Join us for Groppi\u2019s monthly family engagement events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information about how you can get involved, please contact our parent coordinator, Asha Willis, at <a href=\"mailto:cartera4@milwaukee.k12.wi.us\">cartera4@milwaukee.k12.wi.us<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>James E. Groppi High School offers many opportunities to get involved and support student success.District Advisory Council (DAC) Families can stay informed on and share ideas about the district\u2019s Title I programs and priorities during monthly council meetings. Each school sends two delegates to meetings; alternates may attend as well. Meetings take place virtually via [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":5,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"Dear Families:\r\n\r\nI would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself as the Parent Coordinator of Groppi High School. My role as Parent Coordinator is to support the most important people in your children's lives: you.\r\n\r\nI am here to answer any questions or concerns regarding your child's academic or social life at Groppi High School. As your Parent Coordinator, I will be there to walk you through whatever concerns, apprehensions or questions you might have. I promise that if I cannot find an answer to your question, I will find you someone who can.\r\n\r\nMy expectations for this year are to cover topics of interest that concerns you as parents. I also anticipate facilitating various workshops that would be beneficial to you.\r\n\r\nI encourage you to stay informed about your child's education. I understand that circumstances often prevent parents from coming into the school as often as they might like. My school number is (414) 934-8303. My office is located in the Parent Resource Center (on the 1st floor annex room 104). You are welcome to contact me at any time.\r\n\r\nI look forward to communicating with you by phone or in person. If your telephone numberor address changes during the year please contact me immediately. Our children not only need the school's support, but home support as well. <strong>Let's work together to ensure the success of your child.<\/strong>\r\n\r\nSincerely,\r\n\r\nMs. Asha Carter, Parent Coordinator\r\n<h2>Resources<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/en\/Students\/Resources\/Graduation-Requirements.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MPS Graduation Requirements<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/MPS-Public\/CSA\/Student-Services\/Homeless\/Parent_Resource_Guide_06142016.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Milwaukee Area Guide to Community Resources<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","_et_gb_content_width":"","_mc_calendar":[],"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-20","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/groppi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/20","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/groppi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/groppi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/groppi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/groppi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/groppi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/20\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/groppi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}