Fernwood Family Newsletter #17, 12/15/20
Important Dates
~December 14th-December 18th is a B Week
~No School December 23rd-January 1st
~School Resumes, Monday, January 4th, 2021
~No School, Monday January 18th
Promoting Positive Behavior at Home
Thank you to Ms. Kari Wellhausen, Fernwood Upper Elementary teacher for sharing this information.
“What Kind of Parent are You?”
Select which parent you are from the PDF. Then read the Love and Logic article to help you tweak your skills. Three Types of Parents
MPS Return to School Survey
Milwaukee Public Schools wants to hear from families about virtual learning this school year.
Your feedback is important to us! Please take our survey and offer input about your child’s virtual learning experience this semester, along with your thoughts about returning to face-to-face learning. The survey takes about 10 minutes and will remain open until Friday, January 8, 2021.
Access the survey at Roadmap to Readiness Survey.
PTO Updates
Thank you to all the families who took the time to complete the PTO survey. The PTO appreciates your feedback. The top survey results showed that most families feel that the PTO helps to build community in our school. The results also showed that families feel the best way to support our teachers is through providing money for classrooms. Please click here to read the minutes from our December PTO meeting. All are welcome to join the January meeting which will be held on January 14th.
Watch the Christmas Carol for Free
Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s A Christmas Carol free video stream is now on Vimeo! We are so excited to share this never-before-seen recording of our 2016 production of A Christmas Carol recorded at the Pabst Theater. With the support of Wells Fargo and Jay Franke & David Herro we are thrilled to be able to present this virtual performance free of charge for all to enjoy now through December 24, 2020. This video link can be watched multiple times between now and Dec. 24 – there is no limit on the number of views. https://vimeo.com/483632965/eaba862d12
If you have any questions about how to set up the video on a TV screen or device, visit our streaming instruction FAQ:
https://www.milwaukeerep.com/etc/streaming-instructions/
Milwaukee Rep also just released this fun ACC Activity Book, filled with holiday drawings, puzzles and games – great for the whole family! https://www.milwaukeerep.com/media/filer_public/e9/ab/e9abb0a1-3e53-4e68-9df1-485179345164/activity-book-christmas-carol.pdf
Need additional resource guide? Check out our 2016 ACC Playguide!
…And could the holidays get any better? Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol – A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the incomparable Lee E. Ernst playing more than a dozen characters in a unique adaptation of Dickens’ beloved tale. Our brand new, fully realized production was filmed and will be available for virtual viewing for just $20 per household, December 10-24. Virtual tickets on sale now: https://www.milwaukeerep.com/shows/show/jacob-marleys-christmas-carol/. Follow the link and delight in two virtual Christmas Carols this holiday season!
Enjoy and Happy Holidays from our home to yours!
Resources from Ms. Bianca
Ms Bianca,our school counselor, has put together a great Google site for families to explore: https://sites.google.com/milwaukee.k12.wi.us/fernwood-montessori-website/home
She has linked some excellent resources about Mindfulness and Cultural Awareness that would be fun for families to share. This website also has information about how parents or students can set up an appointment for students to talk with Ms. Bianca.
Library Now
Our Milwaukee Public Library is full of wonderful resources to assist families and students with virtual learning. All MPS students (1st grade and up) have access to all of the amazing Library Now resources by using their student id number. (without the s) The pin number for all students is their four digit birth year. Online tutoring, education games, ebooks, music and so much more is available. Take some time to check out the great resources during Winter break. www.librarynow.org.
MPS Providing Meal for Winter Break
On Tuesday, December 22nd, all Grab and Go lunch sites will distribute Winter Break Meal Bundles. Every child age 18 or younger can receive a bundle, which includes recipes. Because several items are refrigerated or frozen, families are recommended to make space in the refrigerator and freezer for safe storage.These boxes will be available during the normal distribution time of 11am-1:30pm at all Stop Grab and Go meal sites. (http://mpsmke.com/stopgrabgo) MPS Job Fair
MPS is hosting a Teacher Job fair tomorrow, Wednesday, December 16th. It is for people who have a bachelor’s degree and are interested in becoming a licensed teacher.
MPS: MPS virtual job fair will share pathways into teaching
Milwaukee Recreation Department
The Milwaukee Recreation Department is offering a variety of youth sports this winter season, including tennis lessons in the Fernwood gym. Please click on the link to check out the options. Milw Rec Winter Sports
