[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” module_class=”page-intro” _builder_version=”4.19.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]The most important educators in any child\u2019s life are parents and caregivers, and they are welcome at Milwaukee Spanish Immersion School (MSIS). [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]Research shows that when family members are involved in their child\u2019s school\u2014as decision-makers, volunteers, and advocates\u2014student performance and school culture are stronger.<\/p>\n
We implement Milwaukee Public Schools Family & Community Engagement framework so families and staff can collaborate to support individual student achievement and overall school progress.<\/p>\n
Parent Coordinator Rachelle Roach helps coordinate our School Engagement Council (SEC)<\/a>, plans events for MSIS families, and keeps them informed on school happenings. Parents and family members can connect with her by email (roachre@milwaukee.k12.wi.us<\/a>) or phone.<\/p>\n Parent involvement is a proud and powerful tradition at MSIS thanks to our SEC and Parent Teacher Association (PTA)<\/a>. PTA officers and volunteers fundraise and organize annual school dances and picnics, book fairs, movie nights, and staff appreciation events. New volunteers and members are always welcome.<\/p>\n Learn about and advise on district programs and strategies related to our Title One School-wide Program during monthly meetings of the Milwaukee Public Schools DAC. Each school sends two delegates to meetings; alternates may attend as well.<\/p>\n Get to know other MSIS families during school info nights, open houses, and celebrations. Popular annual events bring families together to explore new cultures, cheer on student musicians and dancers, and learn from student research projects and presentations.<\/p>\n Students feel extra motivated when teachers and parents work together to reinforce high expectations and positive learning strategies.<\/p>\n Here are tips for building a strong parent-teacher relationship and staying up to date on school news and family events.<\/p>\n Family involvement leads to better grades, better attendance, improved test scores, higher self-esteem, and better behavior for children. Supporting your child\u2019s success includes:<\/p>\n Supporting your child\u2019s learning at home can include:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The most important educators in any child\u2019s life are parents and caregivers, and they are welcome at Milwaukee Spanish Immersion School (MSIS). Research shows that when family members are involved in their child\u2019s school\u2014as decision-makers, volunteers, and advocates\u2014student performance and school culture are stronger. We implement Milwaukee Public Schools Family & Community Engagement framework so […]<\/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":"WE LOVE OUR FAMILIES!<\/strong>\r\n\r\nCheck our tabs under \"Families\" for specific information.\r\n\r\nIf you can't find what you are looking for... contact our Parent Coordinator, Rachelle Roach, at roachre@milwaukee.k12.wi.us<\/a>","_et_gb_content_width":"","_mc_calendar":[],"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-30","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/msis\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/30","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/msis\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/msis\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/msis\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/msis\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/msis\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/30\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/msis\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}\n
Family Events<\/h2>\n
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Family and Staff Communication<\/h2>\n
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Supporting Your Child During the School Day<\/h2>\n
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Supporting Your Child\u2019s Education at Home<\/h2>\n
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