Hello Families! I wanted to share a link with you that has access to resources for MPS families that can support you as we navigate the virtual world together.

https://mymps.org/?page_id=1206

I also wanted to let you know I will be having drop in hours on Monday if you want to stop in and ask questions or even just to say hi,

From 10:00-11:00
meet.google.com/uiv-pdqa-ptk

and again from 4:00-5:00
meet.google.com/yrp-mazo-yo

Respectfully.,

Mr. Reiser

Tools and Tips for Parent and Guardians

Virtual Family Engagement Flyer

MPS invites families to attend one of these Zoom sessions to explore virtual learning. Understand the technology and resources that will be used to educate your child during Phase One of the MPS Reopening Plan.

Tools and tips will be shared to support students using Chromebooks at home during virtual learning. Learn about best practices, ask questions, and get ready for a successful school year. For questions, please contact the Office of School Administration at (414) 475-8016.

Sessions are on Wednesday, August 19th, and Wednesday, September 2nd.  5:30-7:00pm

Use this link to registar:

https://tinyurl.com/MPSFamilyEngagement

Families will receive login information after they register.

Recordings of these Zoom sessions will be available at mymps.org.

See how much the staff at Trowbridge “reely” misses you.

https://meet.google.com/dxk-pdfh-tfx
Here is the link for the open house today! Feel free to drop in I will be on from 9:00-10:00

Dial-in: (US) +1 413-679-2687 PIN: 300 037 098# if you want to call in you can!

Hope to visit with you soon!

Trowbridge Families, I challenge you to spread some kindness!  I am issuing a Kindness Rocks Challenge.  Let’s do our part in spreading some love, joy, inspiration, and kindness through this Kindness Rocks Challenge.  You can find some rocks around your house, park, along your walking path, etc.  Decorate those rocks and add some words or encouragement and inspiration.  Once you have finished your rocks, share them with others, leave them along a walking path, on a doorstep, etc.  You never know when someone may need that smile put on their face!   “One message at just the right moment can change someone’s entire day, outlook, life!” (The Kindness Rocks Project™)

Snap some pictures of your student and family participating in this challenge and email them to me at koneypm@milwaukee.k12.wi.us .  All families who participate will be put into a drawing to win a prize.  Drawing will be on April 30^th, so you have about 2 weeks to complete the challenge.

I saw a news clip this morning on how you can use old crayons to decorate your rocks.  You put the rocks on a foil covered pan and bake at 350° for about 15 minutes.  Be careful since the rocks will be hot, but you just put the crayon on the rock and it will melt over it.  Use some shavings to get some fun multi-colored rocks.

My kids and I are excited to start this Kindness Rocks challenge ourselves!

Stay healthy, stay positive, and stay Trowbridge Strong!

-Mr. Koney

Mr. Reiser is going to attempt to hold a virtual open house tomorrow, April 16th at 9am.  A link to the open house will be posted here around 8:45am tomorrow.  You will need to be logged into a Google device, in order to access the Google Meet application.

He wishes everyone well, and hopes to be able to see some familiar faces during our virtual open house.

Stay tuned, stay healthy, stay Trowbridge Strong!

Here is a link to some resources from the Milwaukee Coalition for Children’s Mental Health

https://www.mkekids.org/resources/covid-19/

Families,
You should have received an email from the superintendent about a technology needs assessment of your family. Please take the survey indicating the technology availability in your household. I believe the district is trying to get devices into homes that do not have them for online learning to continue during this closure. Click below for the link. And if there is anything else we teachers can do for you, please reach out to us!

https://mpsresearch.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bINb61jo7DkTCN7

Our current school fundraiser is going to be cancelled.  Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.