Families can stay informed on and share ideas about the district\u2019s Title I programs and priorities during monthly District Advisory Council (DAC) meetings. Each school sends two delegates to meetings; alternates may attend as well.<\/p>\n
Family and Staff Communication<\/h2>\n
Students feel extra motivated when teachers and parents work together to reinforce high expectations and positive learning strategies. Here are tips for building a strong parent-teacher relationship and staying up to date on school news and events.<\/p>\n
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- Attend open-house events and get contact information for the school and your child’s teachers at the beginning of the year. All email addresses can also be found in our staff directory<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Check out the Rufus King calendar<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Sign up for Campus Parent Portal<\/a> to receive real-time updates on your child\u2019s progress in school.<\/li>\n
- Join SchoolMessenger, a digital communication app we use to communicate with families.<\/li>\n
- Sign up for the MPS Family Friday Newsletter<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Contact guenthmj@milwaukee.k12.wi.us<\/a> \u00a0<\/a>to sign up for the Rufus King family newsletter.<\/li>\n
- Attend parent-teacher conferences. If conference days and times don\u2019t work for you, ask your child\u2019s teacher if you can schedule a virtual appointment or phone call.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Supporting Your Student<\/h2>\n
Family involvement leads to better grades, better attendance, improved test scores, higher self-esteem, and better behavior for children. Supporting your student\u2019s success includes:<\/p>\n
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- Making attendance a priority.<\/strong> There is an undeniable link between a student\u2019s attendance and their overall success. Call the attendance line when your students will be absent, at (414) 267-0700. We must be sure every student has arrived safely and follow up with any who are absent. We must also record absences correctly.<\/li>\n
- Making sure they arrive at school on time every day (8:00 a.m.).<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Keeping your child healthy.<\/strong> Make sure your child is getting enough rest and eating right. By caring for your child\u2019s physical, emotional, and mental health, you\u2019re helping them prepare for a healthy and focused day.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Setting realistic expectations.<\/strong> It is always important to set standards to ensure that our children are working towards attaining a goal. Make sure that these standards are realistic and attainable. By setting expectations, we can hold our students accountable for their education.<\/li>\n
- Completing your MPS volunteer application<\/a><\/strong> to become a Rufus King volunteer.<\/li>\n
- Asking for help.<\/strong> We understand that there are often obstacles that affect families. We are here to help. If you would like to talk to a school counselor, psychologist, or social worker, please reach out.\u202fOur goal is to collaborate with parents and families to build a strong support network for our students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\r\nVirtual Address:\u00a0Google\u00a0Meeting\u00a0Link:<\/div>\r\nhttps:\/\/meet.google.com\/iwk-xwap-wwd<\/a><\/u><\/b><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nTitle I Flyer_2024<\/a>\r\n\r\n \r\nKing Support Staff<\/a><\/h2>\r\nThe link above will connect to a Google Site will be where we post links or information regarding community resources, as well as prompts and activities to keep you mindful, safe, and healthy. We also wanted to let all students and families know that we are always available through email or phone call. We have also set \"office hours,\" where we will be available for immediate support.\r\n
School Improvement Plan<\/h2>\r\nRufus King 23-24 CSIP<\/a>\r\n
Family Manual<\/h2>\r\nKing Family School Manual 23-24 espino(2) (1) update<\/a>\r\n
Newsletters<\/h2>\r\n2024-2025 School Year\r\n
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<\/h2>\r\n \r\n\r\nParent-Teacher-Student Organization\u00a0<\/a>\r\n\r\nSchool Engagement Council<\/a>\r\n\r\nDistrict Advisory Council<\/a>\r\n\r\nSpecial Education Liaison for Families (SELF)<\/a>\r\n\r\nA Parent's Guide to Community Resources in Milwaukee<\/a>\r\n\r\nAcademic Concerns<\/a>\r\n\r\nGrades and Attendance<\/a>\r\n\r\nParent Portal<\/a><\/strong>\r\n- \r\n \t
- To create a Parent Portal account you must have first 1) received a form summarizing your family's information and second 2) completed a verification form<\/a><\/strong> where you indicate that the information was either correct or corrected. Please check the appropriate box, sign your name on the signature line, and return that form either to the Head Secretary, Ms. Headd, or to the Parent Coordinator, Ms. Ward.<\/li>\r\n \t
- A form will then be given to you stating your granted access and your GUID number. You will use the GUID number to then create your Parent Portal account. Instructions on how to do so will be on the form. Please note that you must<\/strong> have your contact preferences checked in the Emergency<\/em>, Attendance<\/em>, General<\/em>, and Priority (Transportation)<\/em> categories under the \"Messenger Preferences Contact Reasons\" heading.<\/li>\r\n \t
- The username and password you create is your personal information. MPS does not keep a record of this. Therefore, if a username and\/or password is forgotten, please try the Forgot Username<\/em> (using password) and\/or Forgot Password<\/em> (using email) to retrieve it. Your username and password are not retrievable by MPS staff, including Technical Support. To regain entry to your Parent Portal account after a forgotten username,\u00a0password, and<\/strong> email<\/em>, you must contact a Customer Service Specialist at an MPS Welcome Center to reset your account.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
Welcome Centers<\/h2>\r\nWelcome Centers are open at three locations for\u00a0assistance with the following:\r\n
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- Online Enrollment\/Registration<\/li>\r\n \t
- Parent Portal Account set-up<\/li>\r\n \t
- Parent Portal Password reset<\/li>\r\n \t
- Transportation assistance<\/li>\r\n \t
- Scheduling Bilingual Services testing<\/li>\r\n \t
- Specialized Service referrals<\/li>\r\n \t
- Parent concerns<\/li>\r\n \t
- And more!<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nThe Welcome Centers are staffed by Customer Service Specialists. Parents can call or visit\u00a0from\u00a08:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.\u00a0 The Centers are closed on school holidays.\r\n
Barack Obama School of Career\u00a0<\/strong>and Technology Education<\/strong>\r\n5075 N. Sherman Blvd., Room 32\r\nMilwaukee, Wisconsin 53209\r\n(414) 393-5137<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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- A form will then be given to you stating your granted access and your GUID number. You will use the GUID number to then create your Parent Portal account. Instructions on how to do so will be on the form. Please note that you must<\/strong> have your contact preferences checked in the Emergency<\/em>, Attendance<\/em>, General<\/em>, and Priority (Transportation)<\/em> categories under the \"Messenger Preferences Contact Reasons\" heading.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Making sure they arrive at school on time every day (8:00 a.m.).<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Check out the Rufus King calendar<\/a>.<\/li>\n