Fire Up Your Feet Fall Activity Challenge: October 1-31st

Get rewarded for your family’s physical activity.

Fernwood has the opportunity to win awards that can be

used for physical activity, wellness, and Safe Routes to

School programs. Track your activity online at

fireupyourfeet.org.

Upcoming Events

Fire Up Your Feet October 1-31st (see attached flyer)

Parent-Teacher Conferences Adolescents Only: Monday, October 5th, 3:30-5:30pm All Students: Thursday, October 8th, 3:30-7:15pm All Students: Wednesday, October 14th 3:30-7:15pm

Book Fair October 7th-14th

School Governance Council Monday, October 12th, 5:30pm Fernwood Library

Fernwood Fund Monday, October 12th, 7:30pm Fernwood Library

Picture Day Thursday, October 15th

Halloween Dance Friday, October 30th, 6-8:00 pm

Fernwood Montessori 2015-2016

Parent Newsletter #7 October 13, 2015

Assessment Windows

PALS Assessment October 12th – November 6th (K4-K5)

CogAT Assessment Window November 2-20th

“When dealing with children there is greater need for observing than probing.

~Maria Montessori

Book Fair October 7th-14th In the Auditorium

Wednesday, October 7th: 12-2:20 pm

Thursday, October 8th: 8-10:45 am; 12-7:30 pm Monday, October 12th: 8-10:45 am; 12-2:20 pm Tuesday, October 13th: 8-10:45 am; 12-2:20 pm

Wednesday, October 14th: 8-10:45 am; 12-7:30 pm

Volunteers needed. Please sign-up using the following link:

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c4dabaa23aafb6-books

~ Anodyne Coffee Fundraiser ~

The PTO is sponsoring this year’s Anodyne Coffee

Fundraiser. Proceeds raised will go to support Upper

Elementary’s Camp Edwards trip, as well as other PTO

endeavors including the Back-to-School Picnic, classroom

supplies, buses for field trips, etc.

Thank you for supporting this great opportunity for our

students by purchasing delicious coffee, tea, hot chocolate

and gift certificates.

Perfect for holiday gift giving!

Please see attached order form and start shopping!

VOLLEYBALL and BASKETBALL registration is now

open until Oct. 19th. Please turn in the activity permit and

concussion form (attached; see last page for link) along

with a fee of $25.

Practices generally start the 1st week of November,

depending on the coach. Games will start in December and

run through February.

Basketball Co Ed 1st-3rd grade Co Ed 4th/5th grade Co Ed 6th grade Boys 7th grade Boys 7th/8th grade Youth 8th grade and under

Interested in grade 4-6 girls only basketball? Yes/No

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We are always in need of coaches. If you are interested,

please contact Mr. Comp at compra@milwaukee.k12.wi.us.

Volleyball Co Ed 4th-6th grade Girls 7th/8th grade Co Ed 7th/8th grade

Bus Information

Lamers 282-3566

Ed-U-Care 482-0073

First Student West 649-2620

Specialized Care (SCT) 383-7333

St. Ann 977-5000

Wisconsin Central 481-1000

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#1008 Specialized Care (SCT)

#1010 Lamers

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#8230 Wisconsin Central

Family Interest Survey

MPS and Fernwood are working to better gauge

families’ needs when it comes to planning workshops

and events.

Please take a moment to complete the “Family

Interest Survey” using the following link or QR code.

The survey should take no longer than 5 minutes of

your time.

http://tinyurl.com/mps-family

Please keep the following

information handy in case

you need to contact your

child’s bus company.

Fernwood Grounds Coffee Cart

Open daily from 7:15 to 8:00 am

East Playground

$1.00 a cup

Locally roasted!

Delicious!

Sales support field trips for Room 26

Kudos!

Congratulations to all of our students for having

high attendance for the month of September, the

students reached over 95% attendance. Thanks to

all the staff, for making our school engaging for our

students. Our school was also recognized for not

having any attendance errors on Infinite Campus,

thanks to Karen Delker for keeping accurate

records.

Also, congratulation goes out to our staff and

parents who participated in the Run Back to School

event. Our school won an award for high

participation, we had 72 participants. Thanks to

Lisa McLure for coordinating this event, we won

$500 for playground equipment.

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Pet Drive

Room 31 is having a collection for animals at the

Human Society, now through October 26th. Please

bring in any of the following much needed items:

Baby wipes (unscented)

Cat toys

Q-tips

Dog toys

Feather dusters

Dog treats

Wheels for small animals

Lint rollers

Water bottles

Cotton balls

Millet spray (for birds)

Hand sanitizer

Cat treats

Empty cardboard rolls (from toilet paper/paper towels)

Please place items in labeled box outside the office.

Room 31 and the animals THANK YOU!

Cross Country

Volunteers Needed!

Lorinda Flores has requested VOLUNTEERS

for the Cross Country meet that Fernwood is

hosting on Wednesday, October 21st starting at

4:30 pm @ Grant Park in South Milwaukee.

We need volunteers along the course to help

keep kids on the trail and cheer them on!

Please sign up via signupgenius.com at

Lorinda’s post on Fernwood Montessori

Community’s FB page.

Thank you!

Fernwood Montessori Website

Check out our *updated* schools website at

http://www5.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/school/fernwood/.

This is a great resource to find staff contact information, see a current school calendar, learn about upcoming events, download newsletters and documents, and see highlights of our school.

Like us on Facebook Fernwood Montessori has a NEW, *official* Facebook page.

“Like” the Fernwood Montessori School page to stay up-to-date on school happenings and get additional information.

Girl Scouts Junior Troop 8343 (4th Grade)

Next meeting: Thursday, October 15, 4:30pm-6:30pm

Room TBD

Contact: Erica Hayden 262-989-8051

or Erica.h.hayden@gmail.com

Fernwood Expansion Updates

The construction of Fernwood’s expansion is well underway.

To watch a time-lapse camera of the construction site, please

visit: http://oxblue.com/open/nicholas/mpsfernwood.

Beyond the Board Room

Beyond the Board Room is a new avenue for two-way communication between elected school board officials

and their constituencies. The initiative is designed to keep constituents informed and to create a medium for

constituent input.

The next Beyond the Board Room opportunity will be a community meeting hosted by President Michael

Bonds on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. at Sherman Arts School.

For more information about upcoming Beyond the Board Room opportunities or to request a meeting or

learning session at your school, visit www.mpsmke.com/beyondtheboardroom.

Please be sure Fernwood has your UP-TO-DATE

EMAIL ADDRESS so we can send you the weekly

newsletter.

ALL newsletters are being sent home electronically,

no more paper copies.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Fernwood Parent Newsletter Delivery

We have a weekly Parent Newsletter; in order for us to save on the cost of paper

we would like to send all our parents the newsletter electronically. Please provide

us with your email (please print legibly):

Parent’s name: ______________________ Email: _________________________

Parent’s name: ______________________ Email: _________________________

Child’s name: ______________________ Room: _________

Note: The newsletter will also be found on our website:

http://www5.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/school/fernwood/

Return this form to Ms. Burns in the office

Survey Directions

Family Interest Survey 1. ACCESS THE SURVEY

There are two methods from which to choose:

a) QR Code

Locate and open a QR reader app on your iPad or Smartphone. Scan this QR code for quick access to the online survey:

b) URL Code (Web Address)

Type the following address into the browser:

http://tinyurl.com/mps-family

2. TAKE THE SURVEY

Activities Permit Elementary School Sports Leagues

2015-2016

Circle Sport

Soccer Basketball Volleyball

Student name

Address

City, Zip

School and sport

Fernwood Montessori

Birth Date, Age & Grade

Female Male

Parent email(s)

This Part to be filled out by Parent/Legal Guardian-Please print and bring to School.

Parent/Legal Guardian Name

Home phone #

Address Work phone #

List any previous injuries

List any physical disabilities

List any allergies

List any medication the athlete may be taking or will use

Physician Office Phone #

NOTE: Injuries are a natural part of sports. MPS is not responsible for injuries incurred by players during official games or practice. Players should be covered by their own insurance.

Name of Health insurance

In case of emergency, please list two persons you recommend we call if you cannot be reached:

Name Phone #

Name Phone #

Click here Parent Concussion and Head Injury Information