{"id":21,"date":"2013-05-22T19:44:51","date_gmt":"2013-05-22T19:44:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www5.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/school\/zablocki\/?page_id=21"},"modified":"2026-01-21T17:59:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T17:59:29","slug":"families","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mps.school\/zablocki\/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 admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; module_class=&#8221;page-intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#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;]Family is our greatest resource at Clement J. Zablocki School. Students perform better and enjoy school more when parents and guardians are involved.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#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<p>When caregivers are partners in their child\u2019s learning journey and contribute to Zablocki School as committee members, volunteers, and advocates, our entire school performs better.<\/p>\n<h2>Family Resources and Events<\/h2>\n<p>Zablocki School has a dedicated parent coordinator on staff to answer questions about parent engagement, family events, and school and community resources.<\/p>\n<p>Yanitza Lacen is our parent coordinator who runs our Parent Resource Center, open during school hours. Please stop in the main office to sign in and ask for directions.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visit the Parent Resource Center to complete a volunteer application, request translation or interpretation support, and review our Parent Resource Binder.<\/li>\n<li>Contact the Parent Resource Center at (414) 294-2306 or our parent coordinator at <a href=\"mailto:laceny@milwaukee.k12.wi.us\">laceny@milwaukee.k12.wi.us<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Family Events and Activities<\/h2>\n<p>Connect with other Zablocki families, our staff, and community partners during school events and spread that Zablocki Eagles pride. Our families speak more than eight languages so prepare to sample foods, learn customs, and make new friends from around the globe during:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Red Carpet Friday \u2013 First Friday of the school year<\/li>\n<li>Third Friday Carnival \u2013 Third Friday in September<\/li>\n<li>October \u2013 Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration<\/li>\n<li>February \u2013 Black History Month celebration<\/li>\n<li>May \u2013 Asian and Pacific Islander Month celebration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Family Leadership Organization (FLO)<\/h2>\n<p>Families participate in discussions and decisions to help support our students. All family members are invited to monthly FLO meetings.<\/p>\n<h2>Zablocki Eagles Athletics<\/h2>\n<p>Our athletics program brings families together to cheer on Zablocki School\u2019s basketball, cheerleading, soccer, and volleyball teams during weekend games. Family members are our biggest cheerleaders and also our volunteer coaches.<\/p>\n<h2>Zablocki Walks<\/h2>\n<p>From 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of most months, Zablocki families, students, staff, and neighbors meet at the front of our school for a health and wellness walk. All are welcome to join this one-mile stroll as we build community, get healthy together, and learn about pedestrian safety. Wear your Zablocki or Milwaukee spirit gear. This walk is led by community liaison officers from Milwaukee Police Department\u2019s District Six.<\/p>\n<h2>Helping with Homework<\/h2>\n<p>At home, be sure to provide a quiet time and place for your child to do homework. At home, your child also has access to the same online programs they use in class. Have your student log in through <a href=\"https:\/\/clever.com\/in\/milwaukee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clever<\/a> to find learning programs like Smarty Ants, Discovery Education, Flocabulary, and others.<\/p>\n<h2>Communicating with Your Child\u2019s Teacher<\/h2>\n<p>Stay in touch with your child\u2019s teacher and stay up to date on their academic goals and accomplishments. Students feel extra motivated when they see teachers and parents working as a team to reinforce high expectations and positive learning strategies.<\/p>\n<p>Teachers send progress reports to parents and guardians and hold conferences, and teachers and staff are ready to help Zablocki School families with extra meetings or reports. Here are some tips for building a strong parent-teacher relationship to support your child.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Collect current school and teacher contact information at the beginning of each school year. You can gather this information from teacher handouts, during open-house events, or visit our <a href=\"..\/about\/staff-directory\">staff directory<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Join <a href=\"https:\/\/www.classdojo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Class Dojo<\/a>, a digital communication app that Zablocki School teachers and coaches use to easily, quickly communicate with families. Your child\u2019s teacher will provide login information at the beginning of the school year or sports season.<\/li>\n<li>Attend parent-teacher conferences. Students are proud to \u201cshow off\u201d their school and feel supported when teachers and caregivers make time to meet at a conference or school event. Interpreters are available to support communication between parents and teachers.<\/li>\n<li>If a scheduled conference time does not work for you, contact the teacher to choose a different time. Or schedule a virtual appointment or phone call with the teacher. Ask if your child should attend.<\/li>\n<li>Send your child to school with a bookbag every day and check the bookbag when they come home at night. Lots of important paperwork travels from school to your home, and back again, in your child\u2019s bookbag: assignments, permission slips, classroom updates, and school calendars.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Supporting Your Child\u2019s Education at Home<\/h2>\n<p>Family involvement leads to better grades, better attendance, improved test scores, higher self-esteem, and better behavior for children. Supporting your child\u2019s success at Zablocki School includes practices and priorities like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure your child arrives at school on time every day (7:25 a.m.).<\/li>\n<li>Call the attendance line when your child will be absent, at (414) 294-2200. 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<li>Ensure that your child gets at least nine hours of sleep every night.<\/li>\n<li>Dress your child appropriately for the weather. Please tell us if your student needs a coat or other outerwear.<\/li>\n<li>Check your child\u2019s bookbag every day for homework or important messages.<\/li>\n<li>Help your child with homework. At home, have a quiet time and place for homework.<\/li>\n<li>Read with your child every day.<\/li>\n<li>Volunteer at school. <a href=\"https:\/\/mpsmke.com\/volunteer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more about volunteering with MPS<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Ask how you can join our field trips.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Family is our greatest resource at Clement J. Zablocki School. Students perform better and enjoy school more when parents and guardians are involved.When caregivers are partners in their child\u2019s learning journey and contribute to Zablocki School as committee members, volunteers, and advocates, our entire school performs better. Family Resources and Events Zablocki School has a [&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":"Parent\/Guardian participation is our most important partnership and is highly encouraged at Clement J. Zablocki Community School. At Zablocki, families are encouraged to support their children\u2019s education by being active participants. Your involvement is critical for your child(ren) to succeed academically and grow emotionally. You can support the Zablocki community by:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Ensuring that your child arrives to school on time every day (7:35 a.m.);<\/li>\n \t<li>Calling the Zablocki office when your child is absent at (414) 294-2200;<\/li>\n \t<li>Ensuring that your child gets the proper amount of sleep every night;<\/li>\n \t<li>Checking your child\u2019s bookbag every day;<\/li>\n \t<li>Reading with your child daily;<\/li>\n \t<li>Assisting your child with homework;<\/li>\n \t<li>Dressing your child appropriately according to the weather;<\/li>\n \t<li>Offering assistance in the classrooms;<\/li>\n \t<li>Attending field trips;<\/li>\n \t<li>Being an active member of the FLO.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Attendance<\/h2>\nAttendance is very important at Clement J. Zablocki Community School. Please make sure that your child(ren) are at school, on time, every day. The school day starts at 7:35 a.m. and ends at 2:20 p.m. If your child(ren) will be absent, please make sure to let the office know by calling (414) 294-2200. Thank you for supporting your child(ren)\u2019s attendance at school!\n<h2>Assist Your Child with Homework<\/h2>\nYour child\u2019s teacher will communicate with you about the type of homework that is appropriate for your child. Be sure to provide a quiet time and place for homework.\n<h2>Help Your Child Improve Their Scores<\/h2>\nPrograms used in the classroom can be utilized by your child at home to help them improve academically. Have your student login through <a href=\"https:\/\/clever.com\/in\/milwaukee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Clever<\/a> to find all programs they can access including Smarty Ants, My Path, Discovery Education, Flocabulary, etc.\n<h2>Discuss Your Child\u2019s Progress with Their Teachers<\/h2>\nAttend parent\/teacher conferences, or arrange for a special conference with your child\u2019s teacher. If time does not permit, a phone call or a brief note is appreciated.\n\nFamilies play a vital role in education. Parents are encouraged to work with teachers to decide on an appropriate time to visit their child\u2019s classroom, discuss student progress and share ways to increase learning. Reports are sent home to parents and conferences are scheduled regularly to assess each student\u2019s progress. Staff will honor parental requests for additional conferences, meetings or reports at any time.\n<h2>Classroom Assistance\/Volunteering<\/h2>\nClement J. Zablocki Community School understands the connection between family support and student success; therefore, we are committed to involving families in their child\u2019s education. Parents and guardians are encouraged to come to Zablocki and assist teachers in their classrooms. This allows children to combine support from home with support at school, making for positive results.\n\nWe have very active parent volunteers. We are always looking for more caring, motivated individuals to work with our students. Please contact our parent coordinator, German Gomez, at <a href=\"mailto:gomezg@milwaukee.k12.wi.us\">gomezg@milwaukee.k12.wi.us<\/a> to learn more about how you can help in the classroom.\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www5.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/dept\/volunteer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn more about volunteering with MPS<\/a>.\n\n<h2>Parent Engagement Opportunities<\/h2>\n<ul>\n    <li>Community Resources<\/li>\n    <li>Educational Resources<\/li>\n    <li>Extra Curricular Activities<\/li>\n \t<li>FLO (Family Leadership Organization)\/Governance Council.\n         Meets 3rd Friday of the month Room 106 9 - 10:00 a.m.<\/li>\n \t<li>Green School Yard Planning\n         Meets Last Thursday of the month Room 106 4 - 5:00 p.m.<\/li>\n \t<li>Community School Leadership Team\n         Meets 3rd Monday of the month Room 106 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2>We Need Your Help! Together, we can do so much!<\/h2>\nPlease contact Zablocki Community School Coordinator, Ludys Ebratt, at (414) 294-2200 or <a href=\"mailto:ebratt@milwaukee.k12.wi.us\">ebratt@milwaukee.k12.wi.us<\/a> for more information on parent involvement, as we continue to strive for student success! 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