3:
6:
Ms. Zollicoffer, Princi pal
Mrs. Mitchell, Asst. Principal
Back to School- Classes Resume
Professional Development DayNO STUDENTS
14: Valentine’s Day
17: PBIS Dance
20: Mid-Semester Break –
No School
21: SGC / PTO Meeting 5 p.m.
Missing school for any amount of time can have a
negative impact on your students learning
achievements and grades.
When your child is absent, be sure to let us know
the reason for the absences via telephone and/or
written note. We ask that everyone be mindful
of the following:
Please Be Mindful
Your child must be in school by 7:35 a.m. which
is the start of breakfast and instructional
time. Students and student drop-offs should
use the playground entrance until 7:45 a.m.
7:45 a.m. Students are marked Tardy
Dr. Carter G. Woodson
Launched Negro History Week in 1926, chosen in the second week of February
between the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln, which evolved into
Black History Month in 1976. Black History Month, or National African American
History Month, is an annual celebration of achievements by black Americans and a time
for recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S. history. It is celebrated
annually in the United States and Canada in February, and the United Kingdom in
October. The colors of Black history are Red representing blood, Black representing
the race, and Green representing the land.
Children must be picked up no later than 3:00
p.m., unless they are a part of CLC or are
engaged in extra-curricular activities.
FYI:
After 3 or more UNEXCUSED absences your child
will be documented as a habitual truant and intervention
steps will be taken.
2 Absences
Thursday, March 2, 2017
5 p.m. – 7 p.m. (door open @ 4:30 p.m.)
“
Per Month
.”
-W.E.B DuBois
Less likely
=
to Graduate
Encouraging regular school attendance is one
of the most powerful ways to prepare your
child for success, both in school and in life.
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“
.” – Malcom X
: Parent and Guardians
53rd Street School News
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Our school has been approved as a summer school site
Our current attendance rate is 91%, which is 2% lower than last year.
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Odyssey Report "53rd Street Utilization Report"
Shout out to 2nd grade for having the most activities completed-288 and the
highest average score-78.
Honorable mention to:
3rd grade for 287 completed activities
4th grade for an average score of 77
1st and 5th grades for an average score of 76
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Parent- Teacher Conferences to be held in March
Please be on the lookout for Parent-Teacher Conference surveys. We
Would like to know what dates are convenient for you. Your feedback is
important and surveys need to be completed and returned to your child’s
teacher by Friday, February 17, 2017.
MPS News
Three-Choice Enrollment is open Until February 28!
Families can fill out enrollment applications and select their top three school choices
for their children. Enrollment applications may be filled out online, at MPS Central
Services, or at any MPS school.
Summer Academy
An elementary program, a grade 8 promotional program, a high school credit recovery
option, leadership development programs and programs for students with special
education needs. Elementary and credit recovery begin June 26th. Applications for most
programs are taken up until the first day of the program. Details about specific
programs along with how and when to register for each type is available at:
http://mpsportal.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/portal/server.pt/comm/summer_school/368
- Summer school is in session June 26, 2017 to July 28, 2017.
- Any student in the City of Milwaukee can attend (Breakfast and lunch will be provided).
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“
– Michelle Obama
Uniform Outcome
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The district continues movement toward uniforms for all schools beginning
the 2017-18 school year.
The Milwaukee Board of School Directors approve Early School Start
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Traditional elementary schools will start on Sept. 5, 2017
POPCORN
FRIDAY’S
Every Friday, our popcorn fundraiser is back.
A bag of popcorn sells for $1.00 a bag, so if you have some extra change and would like to reward
your kids, send money on or before Thursdays to Ms. Crawford!!!!!
PBIS Valentine’s Dance: Friday, February 17, 2017
Each class must earn 6 tickets to attend the dance.
Hotdogs and Popcorn will be sold for
$1.00 each. Donation of treats are welcomed.
Spring Fundraiser:
Our spring fundraiser began on
Monday, January 30, 2017 and the official completion date is Wednesday, February
22, 2017 with all orders and payments due at this time. We would like each child to
try and sell at least 12 items. Every penny…every dollar…we raise is important and will
go to benefit the school! We appreciate your help in making this fundraiser a success.
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From Your Parent Engagement Coordinator
Dear Parents:
We are in need of your assistance. Although, I haven’t had the opportunity to
engage with all of you, my goal is meet each of you, join together and brainstorm
ways that will increase parent involvement and improve student achievement. Most
importantly, you are an integral part of your child’s learning process and we want to
help provide the tools you might need to help your child learn and succeed. Without
your presence, insight/ feedback and just a little of your time, the task becomes
incomplete. The best educational experiences come from a partnership between
school and families. Thus, no partnership can succeed without good communication. I
am your liaison, ready available to hear your thoughts, get to know you, most
importantly get you involved. At your convenience, stop by the Parent Center Room
29 or give me a call at (414) 874-5325. Thank you.
4th/5th Grade Boys Basketball
@ Vincent High School Fieldhouse7501 N. Granville Road
Volunteers, Volunteers, Volunteers
Playoff/Tournament Time
53rd Street vs Milwaukee Scholars
2/25 53rd Street vs Winner of Game 2
There are couple of events will take place each month until summer recess and we
are in need for more parent volunteers. Just a few hours, perhaps and minute of you
time is all we need. If this is something you’re interested in, please go to the MPS
website and fill out an application online or visit myself, Ms. Crawford in the Parent
Center Rm 29.
2/18
CALLING ALL PARENTS
2/4
2/11
2/18
1/28
:
March 2, 2017
1 pm
1 pm
Middle School Boys Basketball
@ Metcalf School- 3400 W. North Ave.
53rd Street vs Academy of Excellence
53rd Street vs Hi-Mount School
53rd Street vs Metcalfe School
53rd Street vs Milwaukee School of
Language
12 pm
11 am
9 am
9 am
MPS
February 15, 2017 @ 5:30 PM
Read Across America is an annual reading motivation and awareness
nd
That calls for every child in every community to celebrate “Reading” on March 2 , the
birthday of beloved children’s author Dr. Seuss.
PARENTS: Across the country, thousands of schools, libraries, and the community
centers participate by bringing together the kids, teens, and books, and you can too!
It’s an important time for our school and children and we are in need of “Volunteer
Readers” for each class in the morning. Your presence would mean a lot. So let’s act
School Board Candidates Forum
MacDowell Montessori School
6415 W. Mt. Vernon Ave. 53213
February 25, 2017 @ 9 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Superintendents Family Forum
Washington H.S. of Information Technology
2525 N. Sherman Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53210
now. If you are interested, please contact Ms. Crawford immediately at (414) 874-5325 to
schedule a shift. Feel free to stop in Room 29 of the parent center to sign up.
Volunteer Shifts will be between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
“Any book that helps a child to form a habit of reading, to make
Reading one of his deep and continuing needs, is good for him.”
- Maya Angelou
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