Individualized Developmental Educational Approaches to Learning School
(IDEAL)
1420 W. Goldcrest Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53221
[email protected] • (414) 267-1600
www5.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/school/ideal/
Heads Up
January 13, 2016
January 15, 2016
January 18, 2016
January 20, 2016
January 21, 2016
January 22, 2016
January 30, 2016
February 1, 2016
February 15, 2016
PACKER DAY
No School—Dr. MLK Jr. Day
Governance Council at 6:00 PM
Family Movie Night at 6:00 PM
No School
MPS Enrollment Fair
No School
No School—Winter Break Day
Happy Winter!!!!!!
BRRRRR!!!!!!
***We kindly ask you to please watch the temperatures each day and make sure your
child is dressed appropriately for the weather conditions. We do try to go outside as
often as we can in the winter months (unless the temperature is a bitterly cold wind
chill or it is raining). ALL students have recess and need boots or extra shoes to play
in the snow (snowpants too if they have them). Gloves or mittens, hats and a warm
jacket are an absolute MUST this time of year.
Good Attendance Matters!!!!
-Congratulations to the following students who have achieved 95% or better attendance for the school year:
Naveah Castro, Marbrisa Perez and Logan Becker. Through a special “Good Attendance” drawing they have all
received Milwaukee Bucks tickets! Keep up the great attendance!!!!
-Special notice for ALL students: We have begun our newest Attendance Challenge for the months of January &
February. All students who achieve 95% attendance or better for those two months will be included in a special
pizza celebration at the end of February. Please help your child achieve good attendance!!!!! Have them here
at school all day everyday…every minute counts!
CALLING ALL LITTLE BROTHERS AND SISTERS . . . . .
-The time is coming to sign up any younger siblings who will be 4 years of age by September 1, 2016. An
original birth certificate, immunization record and proof of Milwaukee address is required for
registration. Applications are done COMPLETELY online this year. Please visit www.mpsmke.com/enrollmps
starting Monday, February 1st to complete an application. Up to three choices can be entered. Computers are
Individualized Developmental Educational Approaches to Learning School
(IDEAL)
1420 W. Goldcrest Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53221
[email protected] • (414) 267-1600
www5.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/school/ideal/
available for use here at
school. After the online application is completed, please bring in your documents to the school office. Originals
will be returned to you. The application period runs from Monday, February 1st through Friday, February
19th. It is critical to sign up during this period. We don’t want to have any friends or family on IDEAL’s wait
list.
-We ask that you refer any friends, neighbors and relatives to IDEAL. We can give tours to any family who
would like to schedule one. This is the best way for NEW FAMILIES who are interested in seeing the school and
asking questions about IDEAL’s program.
-It is also almost time for any suburban residents interested in attending an MPS school to apply for Open
Enrollment. This application period runs from Monday, February 1st through April 29th. Interested suburban
residents must apply online at http://dpi.wi.gov/open-enrollment/applications during the
application period. Parents must also provide transportation for their child(ren) to and from school, as
transportation is not offered with this program. If you have moved outside of the City of Milwaukee since
February, 2015, and are currently on a Temporary Tuition Waiver through Open Enrollment, this is also the time
for you to apply for Open Enrollment so that your child(ren) can continue at IDEAL next year. Contact the school
office with any questions you may have regarding enrollment.
Family Movie Night:
On Thursday, January 21st the P.T.A. will be sponsoring our annual Family Movie Night in the school gym.
Please complete the RSVP being sent home today to reserve your spot & assist us with planning!
Primary Unit:
-It has been a very busy week in the Primary Unit! We are all busy little learners. The students are all into our
chemistry unit on matter. We are learning about solids, liquids, and gases and how they can change from one
state to the next. We have been busy taking our Star test in reading this week. Thanks to everyone who made
sure their child/children were well rested and had a healthy breakfast before school. It is proven that this
improves brain function and gives us all the extra energy our bodies need. Remember, all students in the
primary unit are taking the Star Reading test this time. We will be taking the math portion next week. On this
note, it is also very important that all children are coming to school on time each day. Lots of rest and a healthy
breakfast will also help everyone stay healthier during this cold and flu season also.
-Just a few reminders….we are still in need of glue sticks, crayons and gallon size storage bags. Thanks to those
of you who sent in donation last week! We really appreciate it. Also, the weather has been very cold this week.
Please continue to send all the proper cold weather gear: hats, mittens, boots, snowpants, etc… Also, remember
to send extra shoes so students can wear dry shoes during the school day. Finally, please continue to read each
night with your child. It is very important for children to read daily to build their oral reading fluency (how
smoothly they can read out loud). This directly supports the reading standard of: I.RF.4b Read on –level text
orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression. Have a wonderful week!!!!
Elementary Unit:
-This week the elementary students are taking their STAR Test in reading and math. We look forward to seeing
growth in both areas from all of our students.
-The students have been busy learning about atoms and molecules and solids, liquids, and gases in science. In
social studies the students are learning about Wisconsin’s dairy industry and in thematic literacy the students have
been working on identifying facts and opinions and practicing their research skills.
-Our second visit to the Milwaukee Art Museum for the Junior Docent School Program will take place Tuesday,
January 26th. We are seeking volunteers to chaperone groups of students. Please complete and return the
permission slip by Thursday, January 21st.
-Scholastic Book Orders are going home tonight. Remember, you can order online at scholastic.com/readingclub.
The class activation code is J94KR. Book order forms and money are due January 25th.
Individualized Developmental Educational Approaches to Learning School
(IDEAL)
1420 W. Goldcrest Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53221
[email protected] • (414) 267-1600
www5.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/school/ideal/
-Congratulations to Jennifer Tran
and Kaylia Humphrey who will each be recognized for winning an award for their original artwork in the Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Art Contest. The theme of this year’s contest was “We Must Act Now.” The girls will be
honored this Sunday at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration at the Marcus Center for the
Performing Arts. In addition to the art contest, many students also participated in the writing contest and they will
be receiving a certificate of participation and a button.
-The January book report for Ms. Zuehlke’s home base students is due Friday, January 29th.
-Please make sure children are coming to school in warm winter clothing including a jacket, hat, gloves and
boots. Students need to wear snow pants if they want to roll around in the snow. In order to walk in the snow, the
students must be wearing boots or have a change of shoes available. Additionally, students must be wearing gym
shoes for Y time.
-With all the colds and sicknesses going around, our Kleenex and disinfectant wipes are running low. Any
donations would be greatly appreciated! Thank you for your continued support!
Middle School Unit:
-This January, the Middle School Unit will be exploring the Ancient Civilizations of Greece and Rome. Students
will be responsible for Online Independent Work (Content Time), a Vocabulary Quiz, and a Physical Project that
is accompanied by a Final Paper. It is imperative that your child completes their Content Time in order to move
forward with the Final Project and Paper. Each student has received a syllabus that outlines the unit benchmarks,
as well as deadlines to help students manage their time. Please ask your child about their chosen topic and check
in on their progress with Content Time and other project components. If you have any questions or concerns, feel
free to contact Mr. Dietrich via email, at [email protected]
-January book orders are available. If you would like to order online our class code is GXN44. Due date to send in
orders is January 21.
-8th grade parents- Please send in a baby/toddler picture of your child to be scanned and given back. These are
used in the graduation ceremony. Thank you in advance! Pictures can be brought in or emailed to Mrs. R:
[email protected]
ATTENTION MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS:
-Vocabulary Word of the week: Stereotypes (STAIR-ee-oh-tipes) noun, plural, widely held but often untrue
beliefs about a certain group.
-Secret Challenge: Can you tell Mrs. Gawel what the vocabulary word for the week is and what it means?
Bus Information:
Route 283 – Lakeside 414-536-2040
Route 284 –Lamers 414-282-3566 (option 2)
Route 8156 & Route 8204 – WI Central 414-481-1000
Good student behavior is a MUST!!!! Please speak with your child(ren) about
appropriate bus behavior.
Be Safe!!!! Be Respectful!!!! Be Responsible!!!! 
IDEAL School will ensure the healthy development and high academic success of all students
through our unique multi-age program.
NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE:
The Milwaukee Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the
basis of a person’s sex, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or disability.
Individualized Developmental Educational Approaches to Learning School
(IDEAL)
1420 W. Goldcrest Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53221
[email protected] • (414) 267-1600
www5.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/school/ideal/
You are invited…
To the P.T.A.’s January Family Movie Night!!!
Thursday, January 21, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the school gym
The students have voted for the movie: “Minions”
Bring your blankets and sleeping bags--wear your jammies if you wish!
The P.T.A. will have hot dogs (50 cents), popcorn (25 cents) and water (25
cents) for sale and our F.P.S. (Future Problem Solvers) students will be
selling candy items for $1.00
Please RSVP below if your family will be attending to help us with our
planning. We hope to see you there!!!!
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Family Movie Night
January 21, 2016
Family Name: _______________________________________________________________________
Number attending: _____________________________