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
The MFIS Staff invites all Students and Families to join us this Thursday, August 29th for our annual “Meet and Greet”.Â
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.Â
Please join us anytime between 4:30 and 7:00 PM to:Â
- 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! Â
MPS wants your opinion
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!
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
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 23rdat 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 3rdÂ
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!
       
This year’s Bastille Days festival will take place in Cathedral Square Park from Thursday, July 11th to Sunday, July 14th. Â 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!
Sign-Up Now for the MFIS Summer Enrichment Program
With the end of the school year  fast approaching, staff at Milwaukee French Immersion School are hard at work preparing an engaging, fun-filled, and educational summer programming for MFIS students.  The MFIS Summer Enrichment Program offers students the opportunity to continue authentic French-language learning through thematic units and multi-disciplinary activities.  Courses are taught in grade-leveled groups with a low student-to-teacher ratio, by experienced MFIS classroom teachers and camp support staff.
Four weekly sessions will be offered:
July 8th—12th,
July 15th—19th
July 22nd—26th
July 29th—August 2nd
The program will run from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM with wrap-around care available from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Download our brochure for details on our weekly themes and tuition costs:
To enroll, download, complete, and submit the the camp enrollment packet:
MFIS participates in the Wisconsin Shares child care subsidy program. For more details and eligibility guidelines visit:
https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/wishares
Black Lives Matter Week of Action
Staff: In order to view this video while on the MPS network, you will need to visit this link AND login to YouTube (using your MPS Google account) in order to have unrestricted YouTube access. This can be done by logging in near the top right corner of the YouTube landing page. If you have questions on accessing your MPS Google account, please contact Tech Support at 414-438-3400.
Celebrate National Black Lives Matter Week of Action
Join us for this important week of action! Listen, learn, and add your voice to the narrative that will bring about positive change. Please visit tinyurl.com/BLMWeekofAction to register. All events are free and open to the public. Walk-ins are welcome as space permits. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for all events.
Monday, February 4, 2019 • 6:00–7:30 p.m.
- Examining the Black Lives Matter at School National Demands – Panel Discussion
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School – 3275 N. 3rd St., Milwaukee, WI 53212
Tuesday, February 5, 2019 • 6:00–8:30 p.m.
- Talking Black in America – Movie Screening and Talk-back
- Wisconsin Black Historical Society & Museum – 2620 W. Center St., Milwaukee, WI 53206
Wednesday, February 6, 2019 • 6:00–7:30 p.m.
- Black Lives Matter Poetry Open Mic Night
- Rufus King International Middle School – 121 E. Hadley St., Milwaukee, WI 53212
Thursday, February 7, 2019 • 6:00–7:30 p.m.
- MTEA Black Caucus Awards Night and Soup Dinner
- United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County – 225 W. Vine St., Milwaukee, WI 53212
Friday, February 8, 2019 • 6:00–7:30 p.m.
- MTEA Black Caucus Black Lives Matter Social
- — Must be 21 or older; Refreshments and food specials available —
- Skybox Sports – 2213 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53212
  
 
 
Community Conversations on School Culture
Milwaukee Public Schools invites the public to attend one of eight Community Conversations throughout October and November to discuss how to strengthen school culture. We encourage a friendly, open and positive climate in all of our schools for every child to learn and grow in. We need to hear all voices including families, students, staff, business partners, and city leaders. Input from the community at large is critical as MPS works to develop solutions that create the best possible learning environment in every school.
Topics of conversation will include:
- Developing a welcoming environment
- Safety and discipline
- Leveraging resources
Schedule of Community Conversations on Strengthening School Culture
| Date | Time | Location |
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Monday, October 15, 2018 |
5 – 6:30 p.m. |
North Division High School, 1011 W. Center St. |
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Wednesday, October 17, 2018 |
5 – 6:30 p.m. |
South Division High School, 1515 W. Lapham Blvd. |
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Wednesday, October 24, 2018 |
5 – 6:30 p.m. |
James Madison Academic Campus, 8135 W. Florist Ave. |
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Monday, October 29, 2018 |
5 – 6:30 p.m. |
Alexander Hamilton High School, 6215 W. Warnimont Ave. |
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Monday, November 5, 2018 |
5 – 6:30 p.m. |
Milwaukee High School of the Arts, 2300 W. Highland Ave. |
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Wednesday, November 7, 2018 |
5 – 6:30 p.m. |
Bay View High School, 2751 S. Lenox St. |
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Monday, November 12, 2018 |
10 – 11:00 a.m. |
MPS Central Services, Auditorium, 5225 W. Vliet St. |
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Monday, November 12, 2018 |
1 – 2:00 p.m. |
MPS Central Services, Auditorium, 5225 W. Vliet St. |
MPS is implementing Five Priorities for Success:
- Increasing academic achievement and accountability
- Improving district and school culture
- Developing staff
- Ensuring fiscal responsibility and transparency
- Strengthening communication and collaboration
Every MPS school has developed a School Work Group focused on reviewing discipline data to determine whether specific interventions or services help improve student behavior. Additionally, every middle and high school has a Student Discipline Committee that recommends how school climate can be improved. The district has discovered that student voice is essential for improving school climate because students know best what they need. To gather community input, seven public informational meetings were held in April, 2018, to garner input regarding student discipline in MPS.
For more information on our efforts to strengthen our school community, please visitmpsmke.com/discipline.
MFIS Presents Guest Speaker: Reggie Jackson
Milwaukee
French Immersion School has the privilege to offer
an evening event with speaker, author, and journalist Reggie
Jackson on Wednesday, October 24th at 5:30 PM. Mr. Jackson will
share his vast knowledge on the history of segregation in Milwaukee,
the challenges our community faces as we strive for equity in
education and in our society.  Download the flyer for this event here.
We hope to see you there!