From the PTA President... Richard A. Weeks • [email protected]

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From the PTA President... Richard A. Weeks • [email protected]
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Dear MGIS Community,
Welcome! I hope you’re all ready for another wonderful year at MGIS! As many of you know, the MGIS PTA
does not waste any time getting started with our school-wide events.
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• Open House will be on Thursday, September 12th from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Do not miss this chance to meet
your children’s teachers, buy school spirit wear and SCRIP, join the PTA, sign-up to help with the PTA, and enjoy the
ice cream social with other parents and students.
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PTA NEWSLETTER • SEPT/OCT 2013
• Grill Fest will be on Friday, September 20th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This is a school-wide cook out where you can
meet new people and say hello to those you already know. Watch for the lyer, which will come home with your children.
• September 20th is also 3rd Friday, an important day for all kids to attend school as it affects the funding for MGIS.
• Our September PTA meeting will be on Tuesday, September 24th at 6:30 p.m. Meetings usually run about an
hour or less. They are very informative and a great way to get involved or just ind out what’s happening. Unfortunately,
at this point in time, childcare will NOT be provided.
• Coffee with the Principal will be on Tuesday, Oct. 1st in the morning at 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. Take this
opportunity to meet Dr. Brugger and learn more about MGIS.
• There is NO SCHOOL on Friday, October 11th or Friday, October 18th.
• The October PTA meeting will be on Wednesday, October 23rd at 6:30 p.m. As with the
September PTA meeting, childcare will NOT be provided.
More information will be sent home regarding all these events.
New for this year, as passed by the PTA membership at the end of the 2012/2013 school year, the Bug will now be
distributed every other month. If for any reason you are not satisied with this new distribution plan I would encourage
you to become a PTA member and voice your concern at any of our planned meetings. As a reminder the PTA meetings
are open to everyone, however, only PTA members may vote on issues.
I would personally like to thank all the people who have volunteered to help the PTA in the past and those who have
volunteered for this coming year. It takes many people to make everything run smoothly, and we are always looking for
more help. Please call the chairperson of any committee with questions, or join them at www.mgispta.proboards.com
I would like to ask each parent, grandparent, aunt, and uncle to think about donating their time to MGIS this year.
There is a new 3 for me challenge we are trying this year. Please be sure to follow-up on what it is all about. What a
difference even an hour can make to our children and MGIS now imagine those same results times three! There is
much work to be done behind the scenes, and we’ll take all the help we can ind! Thank you very much and have a
fantastic school year!
For oficial MGIS News – Read about it in the Bug or at the MGIS Website
SCHOOL SPIRIT
School Shirt Fridays!
HERZLICH WILLKOMMEN
Coffee with the Principal
Join Dr. Brugger in the school library on Tues.,
Oct. 1st at 9:00am to 10:00am for coffee,
treats, and informal conversation. Hear Dr. Brugger’s
plans for the 2013-14 school year. Then ask your
questions, state your concerns, or share your satisfaction about your child’s education at German Immersion. Child care will not be provided.
LISTSERV LIST
Every Friday is MGIS shirt day. Students, staff,
and parents are encouraged to show off your pride
for our amazing school. Wear your MGIS school shirt
or MGIS sports team shirt. Vintage MGIS shirts are
always still in style! Let’s show everyone our school
spirit!
We will need volunteers for t-shirt sales for Open
House, Grillfest and Fall Conferences. If you can help,
please contact Jen Bjork at [email protected]
Get the Bug
via e-mail
A convenient way to receive
PTA news! Add your e-mail address to
listserv which allows you to receive e-mails from the
PTA such as the Bug Botschaft newsletter and other
important PTA news. Type in “add me” in the
subject box at [email protected]
HELP WANTED! NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
Many Hands Make Light Work.
Volunteers are needed every day
to help our school run smoothly.
Volunteers can help as often as they are available.
This can be weekly, biweekly, monthly or on an as
available basis.
To get started volunteering, send an email to us at [email protected] or contact Stephanie Donohue
at 414-213-5451. This will allow us to develop a schedule,
seek out additional volunteers, and inform Dr. Brugger of
any holes in the scheduling. This is necessary to ensure
stafing levels are met to maintain safety for our students.
The rewards for volunteering
• Working with wonderful kids and getting to know
some of your child’s friends
• Meet others (parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and
even former MGIS staff) committed to helping students
• Meet MGIS staff who may not currently be working
directly with your child but may in the future
Volunteers are needed for the following roles:
Before school:
Help keep watch over children on the playground and
ensure that they get into the building safely.
Shift times: 8:30 am to 8:45 am
Number of volunteers needed daily: 3
Lunchroom/Hall Monitor:
Help 600+ MGIS students get and eat lunch in 1.5 hours
Shift times: 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Number of volunteers needed daily: 5
Duties to include: helping seat students, clear trash,
wipe tables, dismiss students & monitor students
in hallways
After School/dismissal:
Help facilitate smooth pick up of students in the
lunchroom, greet and direct parents at the front door.
Shift Hours: 3:10 pm to 3:40 pm
Number of volunteers needed daily: 3
Ready to get started or have questions? Contact MGIS Volunteers Committee Chair:
Stephanie Donohue at 414-213-5451 or send an email to: [email protected]
DATES TO KNOW
September
12
20
24
Open House at 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Grill Fest at 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
3rd Friday
PTA Meeting 6:30p.m. No Child Care.
October
1
Coffee with the Principal at 9:00-10:00 a.m.
14
Conferences 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
16
Conferences 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
11
NO SCHOOL
18
NO SCHOOL
23
PTA meeting at 6:30 p.m. No Child Care.
23 & 24 Picture Day
P TA M E E T I N G
SEPT. 24 & OCT. 23
6:30 P.M.
BIRTHDAY CLUB
Kindergeburtstagstisch
Can you sing Happy Birthday in German? Well, you
don’t have to be able to sing to help with Birthday
Club. Every month we celebrate students’ birthdays with a ‘party’ during lunch. Each student
receives a brownie and a pencil from the
PTA. The students really look forward to their turn
at the table. Birthday Club is held once a month on
the Third Wednesday of the month. Our irst two
celebrations will be Sept. 18 and Oct. 16. If you
would like to help co-host, especially if it is your
child’s birthday month, let me know. Send us an email
or sign up at Open House.
For more info, please contact:
Susanne Bowen at [email protected] or
Liz Juern at [email protected]
INTERNET
Parent Assistant
Parent Assistant is a system you access on the
Internet that allows parents to see information
about your child or children who are enrolled in
Milwaukee Public Schools. Since it’s on the Internet,
the information is available any time, day or night,
when you log on.
Parent Assistant is a great way for you,
as parents or guardians to:
• View information about your child/children
enrolled in MPS
• View attendance information
• View bus pick-up and drop off information
• View courses, grades, possible assignments
(not available for elementary schools)
• Parent Assistant is available at all hours
You will need to apply for security access to this
information, and then you can view the information
using a computer with Internet access.
Stop by the ofice for a form and information on
getting started. Frau Engelbart will be happy to help
with any questions or problems. Call 393-5611.
MPS Visitor
Entry Procedures
Visitors are welcome in Milwaukee Public
Schools. MPS asks that all visitors:
1
Use the designated main entrance
2
Report to the Ofice/Security Desk
3
Show some form of identiication
Sign in on the MPS Visitor Record
Wear/display the MPS Visitor Pass
while in school
6 Be escorted to the requested location
Return the Visitor Pass to the Ofice/
Security Desk & sign out.
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FRIDAY, SEPT. 20
Attention 4K, 5K & New 1st
Grade Families:
Grill Fest is Coming!
To kick off the year, PTA sponsors an
annual event called Grill Fest. This is
a casual pot-luck style picnic that is
held on the MGIS’s playground. There
will be a “New MGIS Families” area at
Grill Fest. This will provide a common
area for new families to gather and
meet one another. So, if your family is new to MGIS,
grab your blanket or camping chair on Friday, Sept.
20 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and look for the New
Families table near the grass. It will be a nice opportunity to meet the other families in your child’s class and
for the kids to run around together. A PTA member
will be available to answer questions about the school
you may have. More information about grill fest will
soon be coming home with your child. Looking forward to seeing you there!
GRILL
FEST
We need volunteers to make this a success.
If you are able to help man the grills or help with
set-up and take down, please contact Geno Kloiber
at [email protected]
FRIDAY, SEPT. 20
German Media Sale
Are your children tired of reading the same German
books over and over? Stop by and pick up some
new German books, DVD’s and get them prepared
for their new year of learning. Look for our table at
Grill Fest!
We are looking for volunteers to help at Grill Fest
and a few other sales throughout the year. Your
help would be greatly appreciated! Please contact:
Barbara Merten-Brugger at [email protected]
REDUCE… REUSE… RECYCLE
Raise Money
for MGIS and
the PTA
(1) We collect the following items at school -- Look for the
grey tub in the ofice
Tax deduction receipt available.
*** Used Electronics, Inkjet Cartridges, & Jewelry ***
Cell Phones • Laptop Computers • Inkjet Cartridges
• MP3 Players • Digital Cameras • Digital Video Cameras
• Handheld Game Systems • GPS Devices • Radar Detectors
• Electronic Book Readers • Gold, Silver & Platinum Jewelry
(2) Take your metal recyclables to Cimco Recyclers
What: Drop off metal for recycling & ask it to be credited to MGIS
Where: Cimco Recyclers 5329 W. State Street, 53208
When: Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm; Saturday - 8am - noon
What can be recycled?
See the complete list at the MGIS website!
(3) Reduce school waste by packing your child’s lunch in reusable
containers. Try “Kids Conserve” and “Lunch bots” among other
green lunch box inserts.
THANK YOU for helping us raise money for the school from
recycling. By participating you also teach our children to love and
respect the Earth. For questions or to join the committee contact
Lynne Woehrle [email protected]
HELP WANTED
Multicultural Night Committee
This year in March we will celebrate the Hmong
culture at our all school Multicultural night. Are you
hoping to volunteer at MGIS….consider joining a
PTA committee. The Multicultural Night planning
group will meet in the fall to plan. Please join us!
Contact Lynne Woehrle at [email protected]
to learn more.
R E M I N D E R – Friday, September 20, 2013 is 3rd Friday!
This is the day all of our children are counted.
Our funding is affected by how many students we have in our school that day.
Please make sure your children are in school!
From Herr Arndt
SUPPORT PTA
Clip, Save & Bring to MGIS
Welcome new and returning MGIS family’s to the 201314 school year. My name is Sue Whaley and I’m the Box
Tops and Labels for Education Coordinator. Please save
and bring them into the ofice and place them in the drop
box or give to your child’s teacher.
Our goal this year is $3,000.00 for Box Tops and as
many points possible for Labels for Education (Campbell’s). I will be sending a new collection sheet home
each month for Box Tops. Extra collection Sheets are
available in the ofice or on line.
Please make sure the child’s FIRST and LAST NAME,
ROOM NUMBER & TEACHER are on all collection
sheets. Please check all expiration dates on the Box
Tops. For each completed sheet, the student will
receive a thank you certiicate and a sticker.
There are many new product for Box Tops and Labels
for Education. New products list will be in the ofice.
When you shop on line at Box Tops Marketplace you
can earn bonus Box Tops. Participating stores include
Target, Kohl’s, Lands End, and many others. Please visit
their web sites:
Labels for Education –
(Campbell’s) http://www.labelsforeducation.com
Box Tops –
http://www.boxtops4education.com/earn/clip/Brands.aspx
Thank you for a great year! Sue Whaley – coordinator.
Save Pouches for MGIS
MGIS
$$$
Save your empty drink pouches over the school year.
TerraCycle, an eco-friendly innovator, converts them
into unique fashion bags, tote bags and pencil cases,
and gives MGIS 2¢ for each empty drink pouch.
For more info, check out the website:
www.terracylce.net
Welcome back to another great year of Physical
Education, itness and fun at MGIS. Here is what you
can expect. All children will be required to dress appropriately for class with comfortable, non-restrictive
clothing and TENNIS SHOES that lace or strap to stay
on the feet and do not mark the loor. If your child
does not wear tennis shoes, he or she will not be allowed to participate in our activities. Please see me if
you need accommodations for shoes.
If you have a child in grades 3-5 and are wondering
about the FITNESS CLUB, it will be up and running
the 2nd week of school. To review, the Fitness Club is
aimed at increasing physically active time and encouraging lifelong movement.Your children can walk or
run laps around the playground during lunch recess
and earn varying incentives for the different milestones met.
As always, I ask that you take an active role in your
child’s physical education by stressing the importance
of healthy choices and physical activity in your child’s
life.You can be the most powerful inluence in the
physical development of your child!
If you have any questions or concerns,
please feel free to contact me at school or
via email at [email protected].
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G lüc k w u n s c h z um G e b u r
The following staff members
are celebrating birthdays.
Don’t forget to wish them well!
SEPTEMBER
3 Frau Porchetta
4 Frau Krause
16 Frau Ulrich
OCTOBER
4 Frau Ross
10 Frau Engelbart
13 Frau Buchert
19 Frau Sulejmanovic
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
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GETTING TO KNOW YOU
Frau Huhta
Hello everyone,
I am Frau Carola Huhta. I am a Paraprofessional here at German Immersion School.
I assist teachers in the classrooms with all kind of things. Helping in K4 in the mornings , lunch duty, recess duty, reading with the older students in German, helping at
dismissing or digging through garbage for missing retainers….that would be me! I
love ALL of it!
Frau Huhta with her husband
I am from Braunschweig, Germany. Yes, that is why my name is spelled with the
“a ‘at the end.
5 things you didn’t know
about Frau Huhta
1 I love animals. We have 5 cats, all boys!
I came to the USA over 19 years ago. I am married and have a 17 year old son.
He went to MGIS and is now in 12 th grade at Milwaukee School of Languages.
2 I love to work in my garden
3 I enjoy having friends and family over to play cards
4 I grew up as a foster child
I have a bachelor degree in Child Psychology and hope to become a teacher at
the school one day. I do know that it is still a long way, but I love my job with the
children - and the school that gives me a little feeling of “home.” I enjoy the MGIS
events and try to be part of all of them.
Before I worked at the school, I was working in a daycare for 8 years.
I mostly worked with 2 and 4 year olds. I still work at a daycare in the afternoon
part-time, unless I tutor adults and children in German.
5 I am a machinist by trade
PTA FAMILY OF THE MONTH
The Schmid Family
Occupation: Matt is a breadmaker at Great Harvest Bakery and Elizabeth is a
Kindergarten teacher at Roosevelt Elementary in Wauwatosa
Where you have seen us around MGIS: Henry (8) is in 3rd grade and Theo (6) is
in 1st grade. Matt volunteers weekly in the lunchroom/playground and in classroom during
reading instruction. He also is a volunteer coach for soccer at MGIS. Elizabeth volunteers
with the PTA and helps at Grill Fest & Weinachtsmarkt.
Hobbies/Activities: As well as being a classical guitarist, Matt enjoys watching and playing soccer, volunteering and being a dad. Elizabeth is a Reiki practitioner and enjoys yoga,
reading, live music and family time. We also play sheepshead every month.
Henry & Theo enjoy playing soccer, memorizing maps of the world, collecting Pokemon
cards, building Legos, drawing, and making and completing obstacle courses.
Family Members:
Matt (dad), Elizabeth (mom), Henry 3rd
grade and Theo 1st grade.
Future Plans: Ultimately, we dream of taking a trip to Germany to see the boys’ greatgrand parents hometown in Bavaria. Until then, we would like to get to know the cities and
sites bordering Lake Michigan and take the circle tour at a leisurely pace.
Thoughts about MGIS:The opportunity for Henry and Theo to become luent in another language is what brought us to MGIS. But It’s the kindness and dedication of the teachers
and amazing community of families that continue to make us thrilled with our decision to
send our children to MGIS. We think MGIS is a very unique and special place.
MGIS
SAFETY ALERT
Dismissal Procedure
Morning Trafic
For an orderly, prompt, and safe dismissal of all
students, student pick-up trafic is to stay in the
front hallway to the right of the yellow safety
stands. Please leave the other half of the hallway
clear for teachers with their students. Classes are
still in session in the lunch room for music until
3:20 p.m. We ask that parents picking up
children arrive after the last classes have
been dismissed from the instruction area.
All people leaving the cafeteria must proceed in the
direction of the front doors. Students and parents
will not be allowed to go ‘against trafic’ through
the hallways.
Parents, if you are bringing your child/ren to school,
please have them on the playground shortly before
8:45 a.m. so that they may line up with their classmates as the bell rings. There is supervision
on the playground beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Please do not drop children off earlier
than this.
Help us ensure that all students are on their way
home quickly and safely at the end of the day.
Your cooperation at this high trafic time is greatly
needed and appreciated.
MMWG
Mon. Morning Work Group
Join us on Monday, Sept. 16 for breakfast and
learn about MMWG – a casual get together of parents that meet every Monday and lend a hand to
our teachers. We do chores such as cutting, tracing,
collating and stapling while we socialize. We start
about 8:50 a.m. and work until the work is done,
usually just a few hours. Teachers really need our help
right now to get the year off to a good start. Grandparents and dads are always welcome. We
meet in the lower level of school with many supplies
we use for our projects. If you’re interested in helping
out on Monday mornings, we always have room for
more! We also work on Tuesday mornings if there is
no school on Monday. Any questions? Please contact:
Lorraine Heins at (414)801-5771 (call or text) or
email [email protected]
We ask that parents who drive children to school,
park on the south side of the building, either in the
lot at the southwest corner of the playground or on
the north side of Nash Street, adjacent to the southern end of the playground.
If you choose to use the parking lot to drop off your
children, please pull in to a parking space if you need
to help your children get out of the car. Or if your
children will be exiting the car quickly in the parking
lot, you may pull up to the fence opening onto to the
playground. This will help keep trafic moving in the
parking lot.
On the north side of Nash Street, children can get
out of vehicles curb side, and proceed safely and
directly to the playground. Parking on the north side
of Nash Street will keep you and your child/ren from
having to cross the busy streets during this high
trafic time.
Remember, the north parking lot on Vienna St., is for
TEACHERS ONLY. If you do end up parking north
of the school, rather than coming through the building, please use the sidewalk along 82nd Street or the
paved path along the east end of the building (up the
stairs and past the baseball ield) to walk to the playground so that your child/ren may line up with their
class in the morning before the bell rings.
At all times, both sides of 82nd Street and the south
side of Vienna are reserved for school buses only.
ATTENTION
Students, Parents, and Visitors: for the safety
of our students and staff, please use only the
front doors to enter and exit the school
building at all times!
Also, please remember to stay off of neighbor’s lawns
and out of driveways.
Thank you for your attention and
cooperation in this safety matter.
MINUTES
PTA Meeting
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2013
Board Members Present: Richard Weeks, Abby Finch,
Carmen Fernandez, Tina Prentice, Leisl Nelson,
Cara Lotegeluaki, Jen Bjork, Principal Dr. Brugger
Members Excused: none
Call to Order: President Richard Weeks called the meeting to order at 6:36 PM. A quorum was represented with
member attendance approximately 40.
Meeting Minutes: The minutes from the May PTA meeting
were approved.
the School Governance Council and the PTA was
explained. The SGC is an advising committee to the
school on subjects such as budget, curriculum, testing,
and events. Parent concerns go through the SGC. The
PTA is not involved with school procedural issues, but
meets needs of school through volunteering and inancial assistance.
Special Orders: A written report of the proposed
2013-2014 budget was presented by Treasurer Jen
Bjork. Motion by Herr Arndt: I move that we reinstate
$250 to the Fitness Club budget, increase the Classroom Playground Equipment from $350 to $500, and
increase the Physical Education Supplies from $500 to
$1,000. Vote afirmative. Motion adopted.
OFFICER INTRODUCTIONS
President: Richard Weeks welcomed parents to the
2013-2014 school year.
VP (Appreciation & Enrichment): Abby Finch gave an
overview of the committees represented under her.
VP (Events): Carmen Fernandez gave an overview of
the committees represented under her.
VP (Fundraising): Tina Prentice gave an overview of the
various fundraisers. Fall fundraiser will begin the end of
September and run through the beginning of October.
Spring fundraiser will be before spring break. Carmen
Fernandez gave a description of the SCRIP Program.
VP (In-School Volunteering): Leisl Nelson gave an overview of the committees represented under her. Leisl
introduced the “Three for Me Challenge” (see attachment). Parents are challenged to volunteer three times
throughout the school year. A form will be available in
The Bug newsletter for parents to ill out after completion of volunteering. There will be a drawing monthly
for a $25 gift card. A Room Parent meeting will be
held in October to explain duties.
Secretary: Cara Lotegeluaki introduced self and welcomed parents.
Treasurer: Jen Bjork explained the inancial reimbursement process for committees. She also explained the
role of the German Immersion Foundation, which is a
non-proit that provides funding to MGIS and MSL for
the Amity Program, professional development, etc.
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
MGIS is slightly over the enrollment target of 632.
New teachers have been hired, or are in the hiring
process, to ill vacant positions. Parent Assist will be
updated as soon as the teacher positions and grade
assignments are solidiied. The difference between
The Music budget is $0. Previous years musical instruments were purchased and the supply room has little
room left. Musical instruments and supplies are provided through MPS.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Kindergarten Open House - August 29th, 4 - 6 PM
• Grill Fest - September 20th (3rd Friday)
• Next PTA Meeting - September 24th 6:30 PM
• School-wide Open House date to be determined
• Volunteer training immediately following the PTA
meeting. Those unavailable should contact Dr. Brug
ger to reschedule. MPS mandates training for all
volunteers.
Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 7:22 PM.
MORNING DROP OFF
Cars are behind you
This is an e-mail to our ofice from a parent
regarding the morning drop:
The problem I, along with other parents are having is
morning drop off. The “turn around” in the
parking lot should be meant for a very quick
drop off only. There is an increasing number of
parents who will stop, get out of their car, unload their
kids, and sometimes sit there until their child goes into
school. This produces a SIGNIFICANT bottle neck, and the
rest of us (many times 5-6 cars deep) are at the mercy of
the parent doing this. PLEASE inform parents that if they
choose to get out of their car and assist their child to park
their cars. There is usually plenty of parking available.
Family Engagement in Education Act Introduced
On July 11, 2013 the Family Engagement in Education Act of 2013 (S. 1291/H.R. 2662) was introduced by
U.S. Senators Jack Reed (RI), Christopher Coons (DE), Sheldon Whitehouse (RI), and Representatives Glenn
Thompson (PA) and Carolyn McCarthy (NY).
As PTA leaders and inluencers know well, research demonstrates that family engagement in a child’s education increases student achievement, improves attendance, and reduces dropout rates. The Family Engagement
in Education Act of 2013 provides school districts the lexibility to identify programming that works best for
individual communities and resources to build effective family engagement strategies.View a summary of this
important legislation. Encourage your Senators and U.S. Representative to cosponsor atwww.pta.org/takeaction
– provided to us by the Milwaukee Council PTA
Be a part of the PTA!
Help is needed in these areas:
• parent volunteer
• fundraising
• student & community enrichment
• and more
Help us reach our goal of 200 PTA
members for the 2013-14 school year!
Let your voice be heard. Fill out the form in the back
of this newsletter and attend the next PTA meeting
on September 18.
TARDIES
Running Late?
It’s really important to make sure children are on time for
school. The teachers explain important things about the
day that shouldn’t be missed. Please call (393-5600) the
school ofice if your child is tardy. Tardies are relected on
report cards. Any time after 8:45a.m. is considered tardy.
PTA CONTACT INFO
2013 –14
National PTA Headquarters
1250 N. Pitt Street
Alexandria,Virginia 22314
Phone: (703) 518-1200
Toll Free: (800) 307-4PTA (4782)
Fax: (703) 836-0942
E-mail: [email protected]
Wisconsin PTA Headquarters
4797 Hayes Road, Suite 102, Madison, WI 53704
Phone: (608) 244-1455
Fax: (608) 244-4785
Email: [email protected]
[email protected]
MGIS PTA President
Richard A. Weeks
Milwaukee German Immersion School
(414) 801-6903
[email protected]
www.mgispta.proboards.com
STAFF PARKING LOT
The north parking lot (located on Vienna) is a staff lot.
Please to do not park in the engineer’s spot nor
double park, as staff members need to be able to exit
at the end of the day. It is also for the safety of those
using the parking lot. Also, there is NO parking on the
south side of Vienna between 7am - 4:30p.m. This is a
loading area for busses and daycare vans. THANKS!
RESPECT OUR NEIGHBORS
THURSDAY • SEPT. 12 • 6 – 7:30PM
Open House
Let’s be Good Neighbors
In the past, a neighbor put up a “No Trespassing” sign
in a yard across from MGIS. I don’t know if it had
something to do with our school or not, but it is a
good reminder to be considerate of our neighbor’s
property.
Throughout the day please remember to:
• Please tell your children to stay on the sidewalks
and not run through people’s yards,
• Don’t throw garbage on the ground or be disrespect
ful in other ways.
• Please don’t park in or block neighborhood driveways.
• Please take the time to park in our southwest
parking lot or on the street.
• No parking in the crosswalks
• No stopping in the middle of the street to pick up
or drop off kids
• No parking on 82nd street. There is no parking on
both sides of the street.
• For your Safety, no Jay-Walking... always go to the
corners of the block
We would like to be a good neighbor in the
community and with your help we can do this.
MY COKE REWARDS
Help MGIS get Points
Coke Rewards codes (Found on boxes of Coke products as
well as the inside of coke bottle caps) are being collected in
the ofice again. If you would like to help out and enter the
codes yourself you can do so at http://www.mycokerewards.
com and donate them to the school under the “Schools” tab.
Donate points to MGIS, so we can get rewards like art supplies and sports equipment. Even the smallest point contribution can lead to great things for our school.
Any questions, email Melissa Probst at [email protected]
Join us for a chance to meet your child’s teachers and
so much more! Teachers will be giving presentations regarding curriculum, topics, opportunities
and what is expected at their grade level. They will
also be available the entire evening just to chat and
get to know you. Once you’ve checked out your
child’s classroom, head to the gym. There you will
ind MGIS apparel for sale. Purchase T-shirts and
sweatshirts to get you through the year in style.
Don’t miss the PTA table, where you can join for
this school year and ind out where you are needed.
Many activities still need a chairperson to make them
happen! Whether you have time to help in an ongoing project or have time for a single activity, the
PTA needs you. Scouts will also be there to let
you know how your child can join. And inally, do not
miss out on the ice cream being served in the
cafeteria!
Schedule for teacher presentations:
K4 & K5 6:00 PM
3rd grade 6:45 PM
1st grade 6:15 PM
4th grade 7:00 PM
2nd grade 6:30 PM
5th grade 7:15 PM
FUNDBURO
Lost and Found
The Lost and found is located outside the school ofice. We
collect many items and always hope that they ind their way
back to the proper owners!! When Items are found with a
name in them, they can be easily returned!
It would be helpful to label all coats, hats, boots, lunch boxes,
etc. with your child’s name. A label on the inside of these
items will increase the likelihood of reuniting your child with
any lost/missing belongings brought to school!!
FRIDAY, OCT. 4
GIF Fall Social
The German Immersion Foundation (GIF) annual
Fall Social gathering is Fri., Oct. 4th. This “friend
raiser” is a great opportunity to catch up with other
parents and school staff for a fun evening out. Tickets and location details are available online at www.
germanimmersionfoundation.org.
Planning to volunteer this year?
Be sure to attend Parent Volunteer Training with
Dr. Brugger. This is for new volunteers only.
Also make plans to attend a PTA meeting to
meet other parents, learn more about PTA,
and how you can get more involved! To set up
a time for Volunteer Training or if you have any
questions, email [email protected] or
contact the Volunteer Committee chairperson,
Stephanie Donohue, at 213-5451.
MEET OUR NEW MGIS INTERNS
SCHOOL NURSE
Kranke Kinder? We have
a School Nurse!
Hello MGIS Parents and Students. My name is
Frau Stephanie Rasmussen, RN, the School
Nurse. I am very excited to back at MGIS and look
forward to a great new year!
Johanna Greger, Magdelena Fritch, Melanie Guist, and Veronika Zanker
are interns at MGIS this fall.
Frau Magdalena Fritsch
I grew up in a very small village in Germany which is
located about 30 minutes north of Frankfurt. I am
studying Education at the Justus-Liebig University in
Giessen. My majors are English and German. My
really like sports and all kinds of activities. My favorite
sport is swimming and I also am a lifeguard.
Frau Johanna Greger
I am 22 years old and I am studying in Eichstätt near
Ingolstadt. However, my family is from Bayreuth
in North Bavaria. I am a teacher in training at the
University in Eichstätt. My subjects are English and
Geography. My hobbies include: hiking and swimming,
drawing, reading and baking.
A school nurse not only administers irst aid but has
many roles. I provide medical information for IEP’s.
I work collaboratively with the school staff. I help
with immunization entry. I fax orders into doctors,
contact other health care facilities regarding health
concerns, and more.
Please remember to bring in any forms for medical
documentation. Also, LABEL ALL MEDICINE
WITH YOUR CHILDS NAME. We cannot
give your children medicine without a signed consent from the doctor (when it’s a doctor-prescribed
medication). Importantly, to avoid getting a call or
having to exclude your child from school for missed
immunizations, please bring in your shot records.
Thank you for your help.
MG IS
Questions or concerns?
Typically, I am here every school day
from 11:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Just call the ofice and ask for the
school nurse.
Frau Melanie Guist
I am 21 years old from the small village of Hitzhofen
near Ingolstadt, Germany. I am presently studying
Elementary Education at University of Augsburg. My
interests include: babysitting, organizing and managing events, sport, music and geography. My hobbies
include playing the piano, singing, dancing, going skiing,
snowboarding, traveling, playing volleyball and soccer.
MEET THE MSL INTERN
Frau Mariele Ecke
Frau Veronika Zanker
I´m enrolled in Teaching for Elementary School at University Augsburg. I worked as an assistant teacher for
deaf and hard hearing children, I was a youth leader
of a scout group, had several internships in schools
including kindergarten, I’ve tutored, and coached a
male handball team. I love playing all kinds of sports
especially handball, skiing, volleyball and hiking. I also
enjoy cooking and baking.
Mariele Ecke is an
intern at MSL this fall.
I’m a 28 year old student from a
small German city named Göttingen. I am an Education major
at Kassel University in Kassel,
Germany, In 2010 I went on
exchange to Australia and studied at the University of Western
Australia. I joined UNICEF and
I developed a strong passion
for world issues such as human
rights, poverty and children’s
rights.
Yes, sign me up to help the PTA!
Place this form in an envelope marked PTA and send
to school with your child.
Name ____________________________________________________________________________
Committee ________________________________________________________________________
Phone number ________________________________E-mail address ___________________________
#
I would be interested in chairing _________________________________________________________
Join the MGIS PTA!
Complete the form below, place it in an envelope marked
“PTA-School Ofice,” and send it to school with your child.
(Or sign up at Open House or Grill Fest). Don’t forget to include
$6 per person in cash or check (made out to MGIS PTA).
Questions? Contact Michelle Hoey (414) 303-6511
Name ____________________________________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________________________________
#
Phone ____________________________________________________________________________
E-mail News
Would you like to receive school information and announcement via e-mail?
NOW YOU CAN! Just ill out the form below and send it to the ofice or
e-mail: [email protected]
Name ____________________________________________________________________________
E-mail address ______________________________________________________________________
Student/s name _____________________________________________________________________
#
Signature __________________________________________________________________________
( MGIS Parent/Student Directory Info/Change Form
DO NOT RETURN THIS FORM - If all of your info is the same as last year.
However, if you need to change your information for the student directory this year
ill out below, and return by September 13.
We have:
Student Name
Room#
_____ one household OR
Student Name
Room#
_____ two households
Student Name
Room#
One Household =
1 phone # & 1 e-mail address
OR
Parent(s)
Phone
Parent e-mail
Please ill out the info below only if you have two households.
Two Households =
Parent(s)
2 phone #s & 2 e-mail addresses
Parent e-mail
Phone
German Immersion Adult Week
Waldsee - Concordia Language Villages
Come and join us at Waldsee for a week of total
immersion in German culture and language!
September 22 - 28, 2013 or May 11 - 17, 2014
$795 (Incl.: Instruction, Meals, Lodging)
http://www.concordialanguagevillages.org/newsite/Programs/Ad
ults/Language/german.php
Enjoy small classes (4-7 students) with
expert teachers, cultural
activities such as Backen,
Kochen, Bauernmalerei so wie
köstliches deutsches Essen in
Waldsee, the authentic German
language village located in the
beautiful woods of northern
Minnesota near Bemidji.
Authenticity in adult programs is enhanced when students integrate their
own life experiences as part of the learning process. At Concordia
Language Villages, we live the language 24/7and acquire the target
language through discussions, singing, sharing meals, watching movies
and more.
Geared toward the individual learner:
From the pre-program language skill survey to small language learning
groups, to almost limitless access to program staff and instructors, each
individual helps direct the focus, the intensity, and the outcomes of their
own learning.
The design of the program provides opportunities for success for
each learner, no matter their skill level, their background, or their
outcome objectives. It is a fun, challenging and a rewarding
experience, in a joyful learning community rich with camaraderie
and lasting friendships.