Dear Starms Parent/Guardian:

I am excited for the start of the 2023-2024 school year. This year we will continue the Frances Brock Starms tradition of strong academic growth and community building. We have an excellent staff who are committed to your child’s success.

This year, we are focused on Being Safe, Respectful, and Responsible—this is our Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) system. We are particularly focused on teaching children to keep their hands to themselves and respecting the personal space of others: “That’s a Boundary” is a fun song and video on this topic.

In addition to our PBIS system, we are focused on ensuring our attendance rate is 95 percent or above because we know the positive impact regular attendance has on academic and behavioral outcomes. Did you know that missing just one or two days of school every few weeks can make it harder for children to develop reading skills? Here are some suggestions:

• Set a standard bed and wake-up time a few weeks in advance of the start of the school year.
• Routines make everyone feel in control, and that is a good feeling.
• Make up silly songs about everyday routines: getting up, eating breakfast, and going to school.
• Read to children every night as part of their bedtime readiness routine.

The Frances Starms Centers staff and I look forward to working with you this school year. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.

Best,

Regina Navejar, Principal
navejara@milwaukee.k12.wi.us