MPS School Reopening Survey will gather input until July 8, 2020

June 29, 2020 By remshatp

Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) released its School Reopening Survey for students and families to gather input on how to safely welcome back students for the 2020-21 school year.

Amid the challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, surveys will be distributed to families via email, US Mail, and other methods and will ask how they feel MPS can best serve families this upcoming year. MPS administration recently outlined scenarios that will be considered for students and educators returning in the fall.

“This survey is one of the ways we are giving MPS families a voice in how we can meet the needs of our students and our community,” MPS Superintendent Dr. Keith P. Posley said. “We will use this input, along with guidance from health officials and state and local leaders, to come up with the safest plan to provide our students the best environment to learn.”

MPS families can find a link to the School Reopening Survey on the MPS web site. The survey will be available until July 8, 2020. The Milwaukee Board of School Directors has called for a special board meeting in July to further discuss the district’s reopening plan.

How to Talk with Children About Race

June 8, 2020 By mahutadm

At MFIS, we believe that our diversity is our strength. We are proud to offer a multi-cultural, public, French Immersion experience to students from a wide range of backgrounds. To support our vision of equity for all children, we have prepared this linked PDF document Children and Race. This contains information for families who are in search of resources for promoting constructive discussions about race. Within, you will find some research and background information, children’s books for different age levels, and suggested readings for adults who would like to expand their understanding of the topic. We hope you find it enlightening and helpful.

Thank a teacher during Teacher Appreciation Week

May 4, 2020 By remshatp

Thank a teacher during Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher Appreciation Week 2020 Banner This week is Teacher Appreciation Week! As we navigate school closures during the coronavirus pandemic, please share your thanks and support of all teachers who educate and care for our children. Our students’ futures depend on the work of teachers and school staff.

Help us celebrate teachers! Send us a creative photo, message of thanks, or short video honoring a favorite teacher or your school. Post on social media and tag with #TAW2020, #MPSProud, or #MPSTeacher, or send your messages to us at comm@milwaukee.k12.wi.us

Teaching is a balancing act of academics, safety, behavior, and student needs, now with added layers of complexity during the Safer at Home order. MPS teachers are finding new ways to engage with their students through social media, Google Classroom, online learning, and more. Browse MPS social media posts on Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, and Instagram to see the many ways that teachers are staying connected and supporting students.

Nationwide, teachers are in demand. A national shortage of teachers means that schools will be searching to fill teaching positions at least through the next five to ten years. Consider becoming a teacher to impact the next generation!

Thank you to every one of the more than 5,000 teachers who work for MPS! Our students, families, and the community appreciate the dedication and hard work that teachers put in every day. We encourage the entire Milwaukee community to thank our teachers!

Access MPS Online Learning

March 16, 2020 By remshatp

Help your child keep learning! With schools closed due to coronavirus, it’s important for students to learn while at home. MPS will be closed for at least three weeks of regular class time.

MPS is currently offering instructional learning materials at all 20 “Stop, Grab, and Go” locations along with packaged meals for students. Learn more about this program on the MPS COVID-19 Update page. These instructional materials are filled with activities to support and enrich learning during the extended closure.

Students and families can also access a number of online resources selected by the MPS Office of Academics. Online access to websites for enrichment in reading, writing, math, science, and more for all grade levels are provided below.

Accessing the Student Toolbox

Step 1: Click Student Toolbox from the MPS webpage OR Go to clever.com/in/milwaukee.

Step 2: Click ‘Log in with Google’ (Use your MPS Google login).

Students first will be asked for their Google login. Students should enter their S# followed by @milwaukee.k12.wi.us; for example, s1234567@milwaukee.k12.wi.us.

Students then will be asked to enter their password. Students should enter their date of birth in the format of mm/dd/yy; for example, 03/10/05.

Step 3: Select a program and start learning!

A Message From Mme Bianchi: Safety First for MFIS Students!

September 29, 2019 By mahutadm

Mme Bianchi has a slick, new, YouTube video for our MFIS Community. Please watch to learn more about drop-off and pick-up helpers, locations, procedures, and routines. Merci!

MFIS Meet and Greet This Week

August 26, 2019 By mahutadm

The MFIS Staff invites all Students and Families to join us this Thursday, August 29th for our annual “Meet and Greet”.

This is an important opportunity for your child to become familiar with their teacher and classroom. The evening will be an Open House style event.

Please join us anytime between 4:30 and 7:00 PM to:

Meet your child’s teacher
Visit you child’s classroom
Drop off supplies
Complete necessary paperwork (Emergency Contact, Transportation, Medication, Media Release)
Enroll for Before and After School Camp
Join the PTA and the French Immersion Foundation
Purchase MFIS T-shirts
Purchase food to support 5th graders fundraising for their Immersion trip to Lac du Bois

We look forward to meeting you!

MPS wants your opinion

August 22, 2019 By remshatp

The vision of Milwaukee Public Schools is to provide an equitable educational environment that is child-centered, supports achievement, and respects and embraces diversity. The district is launching a community survey designed to gather input about important education topics and is seeking the input of students, families, educators, staff and all community members. The results of the district survey will be used to determine how we can strengthen our students’ academic experiences and enrich opportunities for them.

Everyone in the city is encouraged to take the survey and attend a listening session. The survey, which takes about 10 minutes to complete, can be accessed at mpsmke.com/survey. Survey responses are confidential, and the survey will remain open until September 12, 2019.

MPS encourages attendance at a series of listening sessions designed for the community to provide feedback and help guide MPS in creating a learning community that achieves a vision. Please plan to attend one or more sessions.

Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning (WCLL; 1017 N. 12th Street) from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Reagan High School (4965 S. 20th Street) from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Monday, September 23, 2019 at North Division High School (1011 W. Center Street) from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at Vincent High School (7501 N. Granville Road) from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

For questions regarding this process, please contact MPS at 414-475-8388 or feedback@milwaukee.k12.wi.us. We look forward to hearing from you!

2019-2020 Back to School Info!

July 5, 2019 By mahutadm

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Milwaukee French Immersion School will start its 2019-2020 School Year on Tuesday, September 3rd. To view the complete 2019-2020 Traditional School Calendar click here.

Click on this Back to School Packet link to access information about our Back to School Bash, Meet and Greet Open House, School Supply Lists, School Procedures, and more!

Important MFIS Updates and Coming Events

July 5, 2019 By mahutadm

SATURDAY, JULY 13TH

Come sing with us at Bastille Days! Your student is encouraged to participate in this annual event. MFIS students have been performing at Bastille Days for over 20 years! This is a great opportunity for us to show our school pride and promote our amazing program. Follow this link for more information and to sign up!

K4 OPENINGS and NEW PARENT ORIENTATION

We still have a few open K4 spots for families looking to start their French Immersion experience. Even though the office is closed, someone will assist you at 414- 874-8410 to answer enrollment questions and help you enroll online. There will also be opportunities to take tours in July.

There is an orientation session for all new families. This orientation will cover all the information about our unique language program and how our program works. The next New Parent Orientation will be on Friday, August 23^rdat 10:00 AM.

THURSDAY, JULY 18th

Summer Visit at the Library 4:30-6:00 pm: Read with Mme Yanasak, Mme Austin, Mme Martin, and Mr. Macak. Meet at the Washington Park Library from 4:30-6:00. https://youtu.be/ZEGNiEFkGd8

SATURDAY, AUGUST 3rd

Summer Visit at the Library 11:00 am – 12:30 pm: Read with Mme Scott, Mme Sauvignon, Mlle Croke Mme Carstens and Mlle Lengal and more MFIS staff! Meet at the Downtown Central Library from 11:00-12:30. https://youtu.be/-GEC89CfRoY

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24th

Back to School Bash 12:00 -3:00 pm: We can’t wait to see everyone at the Back to School Bash! This will be a great way to celebrate everyone’s hard work on their Summer Bridge Books and the all the hours they have read for the Super Reader Program.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 29th

Meet and Greet open House 4:30-7:00 pm: This event for new and returning families will be our only Open House event this fall. Please plan on attending anytime between 4:30 and 7:00. You will be able to meet your child’s teacher, introduce him or her to the classroom, drop off supplies, and talk with our staff. There will also be food available for purchase and you can sign up for our before and after school program.

MFIS Performing on “Kids’ Day” at Bastille Days! Join Us!

June 23, 2019 By mahutadm

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This year’s Bastille Days festival will take place in Cathedral Square Park from Thursday, July 11th to Sunday, July 14th. Bastille Days offers an opportunity to experience aspects of French culture including French music and food.

Milwaukee French Immersion School students will, once again, be featured performers at the festival. Student singers of all ages are needed to participate in the MFIS Kids’ Choir at Bastille Days on Saturday, July 13th at 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM!

Mme Mahuta will lead will be two, 45-minute rehearsals at school for singers. These will be held in the school auditorium. Rehearsal dates are:

Monday July 8th 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday July 10th 3:15 p.m

It is not required that your child attend a rehearsal, but it is strongly recommended to encourage a positive and stress-free singing experience.

Songs for the set will be familiar to MFIS students of all ages. The set list will include the following songs:

La Marseillaise (French National Anthem)

Une souris verte

Alouette

Frère Jacques

La belle pieuvre (by Charlotte Diamond)

La vache Elvis (by Carmen Campagne)

La danse des canards (aka the Chicken Dance)

Please click here to access the sign-up page, choose a rehearsal time, and get more information about the day of the performance. We look forward to your child’s participation! MERCI!