New to Manitoba School this year, we will be offering monthly Parent/Guardian Support Workshops.  Each month will focus on a different topic to help parents and guardians best support their student’s learning journey.

Our September Workshop will be about Tech Support & Internet Safety for Kids and Teens. Our flyer can be found here: Parent Workshop Flyer September 2020.pdf

Parents/Guardians will learn more about:

• Guidance for parents to help your students get into their Google Classrooms, Meets, SeeSaw, etc
• Step-by-step instructions for setting up your Parent Portal (parents with students in grades 5-8)
• Info on internet safety for kids & teens
• Q&A session with families to address any areas of concern or assistance they need

When: Wednesday, September 23rd from 3-4PM

Sign-up/Register Here: https://forms.gle/WPqofK5TAczb6aXN6

Questions/Concerns? Please contact Parent Coordinator, Ms. Deal at dealvn@milwaukee.k12.wi.us or (414)-501-3711

Manitoba Parents/Guardians:  Are you or someone you know looking for a job or interested in a career change?

There will be a “drive-thru” style job fair tomorrow from 12:00 – 4:00 PM at the following locations:

• NORTHSIDE LOCATION 1
  Employ Milwaukee
  Parking Lot
  2324 N 27th St.
  Milwaukee
  *Enter parking lot from N. 27th Street
• NORTHSIDE LOCATION 2
  Parking Lot
  6115 N Teutonia Ave.
  Milwaukee
  *Enter parking lot from
  N. Teutonia Ave.
• SOUTHSIDE
  Serb Hall
  Parking Lot
  5101 W Oklahoma Ave.
  Milwaukee
  *Enter parking lot from W. Oklahoma
  Ave.

Please see the flyer in the links below for more information.

English: Milwaukee Job Fair Flyer_9.17.20_ENG

Español: Milwaukee Job Fair Flyer_9.17.20_ESP

Contact Parent Coordinator, Ms. Deal with any questions dealvn@milwaukee.k12.wi.us or (414) 501-3711

Calling All Wildcats: Join us in celebrating Manitoba Spirit Week:

Tuesday: Sports/Game Day Get active or challenge yourself or a family member to a game of basketball, jump rope, board game, puzzle, etc.

Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday Mis-match your clothes or wear your wackiest outfit and wear your most fun hair styles.

Thursday: Creativity Day Share something creative you’ve made (art, music, legos, books, dance, etc.)
Friday: Manitoba Day! Show your Wildcat pride and wear your school colors (blue & red)!

Quesions? Contact your child’s teacher or Parent Coordinator, Ms Deal dealvn@milwaukee.k12.wi.us or (414)-501-3711

Manitoba Spirit Week 9.15.20 to 9.18.20

Manitoba Families,

We will be sharing school-wide information each week on Tuesday, we call this our “Tuesday Folder”.  Documents will be sent by email, a notice will be sent by text, and your child’s teacher(s) may also send the information through Remind.  Tuesday Folder documents will also be posted to the School website each week.

Here are the documents for this week’s Tuesday Folder (9/15/2020):

• Manitoba Attendance Policy Manitoba Attendance Process_Phase I
• MPS Third Friday https://mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/News/Take-part-in-Spirit-Week-then-log-in-and-be-counted-on-Third-Friday-Count-Day.htm
• Manitoba School Spirit Week Manitoba Spirit Week 9.15.20 to 9.18.20
• REMINDER: Please complete and return the important school forms! http://www5.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/school/manitoba/2020/09/09/important-school-forms-to-complete-return/
• Parent/Family Committee (PTA & SEC) Interest Survey https://forms.gle/7hQZ4nS7PoPr8Lcc7
• Manitoba Parent Resource Page https://sites.google.com/milwaukee.k12.wi.us/manitobaparent/home

If you have any questions or concerns regarding any of this information, please contact Parent Coordinator, Ms. Deal at dealvn@milwaukee.k12.wi.us OR (414)-501-3711

Parents and guardians: Join us for our information sessions to get ready for the 2020–21 school year! Online learning is new for many families, and MPS wants to help get the school year off to a great start.

During this online session:

• Explore our new virtual platforms
• Learn about online tools students will use at home
• Understand academic expectations
• Discover family supports
• Take part in a Google Classroom demonstration

Sessions

Virtual Learning: Tools + Tips for Parents and Guardians

Wednesday, September 2, from 5:30 to 7:00 P.M

This session will give families an understanding of the technology and resources that will be used to educate students during Phase One of the MPS Reopening Plan. Tools and tips will be shared to support students using Chromebooks at home during virtual learning. Families will learn about best practices, ask questions, and get ready for a successful school year.

Download the Tools + Tips flyer for more information. Registration is required at https://tinyurl.com/MPSFamilyEngagement.

Families will receive login information after they register.

Virtual Learning: Understanding Academic Expectations

Wednesday, September 9, from 5:30 to 7:00 P.M

This session will help families understand expectations for students in AP/IB, Early Childhood, Bilingual, Montessori, and Special Education programs during Phase One of the MPS Reopening Plan.

Download the Academic Expectations flyer for more information. Registration is required at https://tinyurl.com/acadtownhall

Families will receive login information after they register.

Questions? Contact Parent Coordinator, Ms. Deal at dealvn@milwaukee.k12.wi.us

Parents/Families: Need help navigating through our online platforms for this school year?  Please click here for video tutorials of Google Classroom, Google Meets, Google Slides, Clever, and Seesaw.

Milwaukee Public Schools to Open Additional Stop, Grab & Go Sites

To support students and families, MPS will continue to offer breakfast and lunch through August 31 at the current sites.  https://mymps.org/?page_id=1605
MPS is pleased to announce the opening of additional sites on September 1, 2020. Beginning September 1, only students enrolled in MPS will receive breakfast and lunch. Due to guidelines, MPS is no longer able to provide meals to adults. Click here to read the official flyer with dates/times and location info.  MPS_StopGrabGo_Sites_Eng_08202020
MPS student or family member can pick up student meals at any Stop, Grab & Go location. Once a student’s school starts, a student and/or family member needs to provide the following information to pick up a meal:

• Student’s first and last name or student ID number
• Student’s school name
• Student’s grade level

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Parent Coordinator, Ms. Deal at dealvn@milwaukee.k12.wi.us 

Students and Families: Be ready for class! Test your device and Internet connection for a smooth start to the new school year.

Be MPS Ready!

1. Set up your at-home learning area in a quiet space with good lighting and a desk or table.
2. Charge your device and test the WIFI and Internet connection.
3. Use the classroom login information emailed/mailed to access your classroom, and begin learning!

Monday, August 31, 2020
Select a Time: 9:00 A.M. or 1:00 P.M.

MPS wants families, parents/guardians, and students to be prepared for the first day of school on Tuesday, Sept. 1!
To be ready — create an at-home learning area, test devices, log in to your virtual classroom, and practice accessing schoolwork.
Each MPS school will provide the login information needed to access your virtual classroom. Access information was sent by email or by letter. If you do not have this information, contact your child’s school.
For technical support, please call (414) 438-3400 or email
tsc@milwaukee.k12.wi.us with your phone number, school name, student name and ID number, and description of the problem. For more information, visit mymps.org.

Questions, contact Parent Coordinator, Ms. Deal at dealvn@milwaukee.k12.wi.us

Connection day

MPS has transitioned to School Messenger to send text messages to families with the latest updates, safety alerts, school closings, and more. Families should send a text message to 67587 to connect to the new system. In the message, send Y or YES to ensure that you continue to receive important texts from your school and the district.

Questions about SchoolMessenger? Contact, Parent Coordinator, Ms. Deal at dealvn@milwaukee.k12.wi.us