Monday Message/El mensaje del lunes

Dear La Escuela Fratney Families,

I would like to remind you that students will be released early from school on Wednesday, October 8. Afternoon dismissal for full-day students will be at 2:15 p.m. Half-day classes will be adjusted so all morning and afternoon students will receive learning time. Morning half-day sessions will run for two hours from 9:00 to 11:15 am. Afternoon sessions will be from 11:15 to 1:15 pm.

This early release schedule was developed so teachers can receive instruction on the district’s new literacy plan, which will help all students become better readers. Please make arrangements for your student's early drop-off by bus or to pick up your student earlier than usual. Please notify any daycare, family member, or friend who is affected by this schedule.

On-site after-school care for K3 students will be available on the early release day. CLC before and afterschool care for students in K4-6th grade students will not be available on the early release day. After-school care by Milwaukee Recreation will be available at four hub locations from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. Transportation to the sites must be arranged by families.

The four sites for students of all ages are: · James Madison High School, 8135 W. Florist Ave. · Hawley Environmental School, 5610 W. Wisconsin Ave. · Rufus King International Middle School, 121 E. Hadley St. · Wedgewood Park International School, 6506 W. Warnimont Ave. Please visit mkerec.net/schoolcare to complete the online registration form.

All students will receive lunch at school on October 8 and future early-release days.

Please be aware that three more early-release days are scheduled for the 2025–26 school year on December 10, March 4, and April 15.

Thank you for your continued support!

Sincerely,

Sara Cruz

Principal

La Escuela Fratney

414-267-1105

schneisx@milwaukee.k12.wi.us

Estimadas familias de La Escuela Fratney:

Quisiera recordarles que los estudiantes saldrán temprano de la escuela el miércoles 8 de octubre.

La salida por la tarde para los estudiantes de día completo será a las 2:15 p.m. Las clases de medio día se ajustarán para que todos los estudiantes de la mañana y de la tarde reciban tiempo de aprendizaje.Las sesiones de medio día por la mañana serán de dos horas, desde las 9 hasta las 11:15 Las sesiones de la tarde serán de 11:15-1:15. Este horario de salida temprana fue desarrollado para que los maestros puedan recibir capacitación sobre el nuevo plan de alfabetización del distrito, el cual ayudará a que todos los estudiantes se conviertan en mejores lectores. Por favor, haga los arreglos necesarios para la entrega temprana de su estudiante en el autobús o para recogerlo más temprano de lo habitual. Notifique a cualquier guardería, familiar o amigo que se vea afectado por este horario. El cuidado después de clases en el sitio para los estudiantes de K3 estará disponible el día de salida temprana. El programa CLC antes y después de clases para los estudiantes de K4 a 6.º grado no estará disponible ese día. El cuidado después de clases ofrecido por Milwaukee Recreation estará disponible en cuatro ubicaciones centrales de 12:00 p.m. a 5:00 p.m. Las familias deberán organizar el transporte a estos lugares.

Las cuatro ubicaciones para estudiantes de todas las edades son:

• James Madison High School, 8135 W. Florist Ave.
  

• Hawley Environmental School, 5610 W. Wisconsin Ave.
  

• Rufus King International Middle School, 121 E. Hadley St.
  

• Wedgewood Park International School, 6506 W. Warnimont Ave.

Visite mkerec.net/schoolcare para completar el formulario de inscripción en línea. Todos los estudiantes recibirán almuerzo en la escuela el 8 de octubre y en los futuros días de salida temprana. Tenga en cuenta que hay tres días más de salida temprana programados para el año escolar 2025–26: el 10 de diciembre, el 4 de marzo y el 15 de abril.

¡Gracias por su continuo apoyo!

Atentamente,
Sara Cruz
Directora
La Escuela Fratney
414-267-1105
schneisx@milwaukee.k12.wi.us

Dear La Escuela Fratney Families,

Welcome to this week’s Monday Message! I’m Ms. Grace, your new Parent Coordinator, and I’m so excited to be part of the Fratney community. We’re off to a great start this school year and want to keep you informed about a few important updates:

🕑 Early Release – Wednesday, October 8

This Wednesday is our first early release day.

• Students will be dismissed at 2:15 PM.

• Buses will run two hours earlier than usual, departing between 2:15–2:30 PM.

• Please plan to pick up your child at 2:15 or be ready to receive them from the bus earlier than usual.

• There will be no CLC on Wednesday.

• K3 childcare will still be available.

🏫 SEC Meeting – Thursday, October 9 at 5:00 PM

To avoid asking families to return after early release day, this month’s SEC meeting has been moved to Thursday at 5:00 PM in the school library.

👩‍🏫 Parent-Teacher Conferences – Next Week

Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up next Tuesday and Wednesday.

• Please use the links in this message to sign up for a 15-minute conference with your child’s teacher.

• During conferences, we’ll also have our Scholastic Book Fair and be giving away free resources for families.

• The book fair will only be open during conference hours. Make a plan to attend!

📚 Daily Attendance Matters

Daily, on-time attendance is one of the most important ways to support your child’s success.

• Students should arrive between 9:00 and 9:15 AM every day.

• If your child plans to eat breakfast at school, please be sure they arrive early.

📅 Save the Date – Family Meeting & Title I Meeting

Join us on Wednesday, October 29 at 5:00 PM for our next Family Meeting and Title I Meeting.
There will be food and activities for children—we hope to see you there!

Estimadas familias de La Escuela Fratney:

¡Bienvenidos al Mensaje de los Lunes! Soy la Sra. Grace, su nueva Coordinadora de Padres, y estoy muy emocionada de ser parte de la comunidad de Fratney. Hemos comenzado el año escolar con mucho entusiasmo y queremos compartir con ustedes información importante para esta semana:

🕑 Salida Temprana – Miércoles, 8 de Octubre

Este miércoles será nuestro primer día de salida temprana.

• Los estudiantes saldrán a las 2:15 p.m.

• Los autobuses saldrán dos horas antes de lo normal, entre las 2:15 y las 2:30 p.m.

• Por favor, planifique recoger a su hijo/a a las 2:15 p.m. o estar disponible para recibirlo/a del autobús más temprano de lo habitual.

• No habrá CLC ese día.

• El servicio de cuidado infantil para K3 sí estará disponible.

🏫 Reunión del SEC – Jueves, 9 de Octubre a las 5:00 p.m.

Para evitar que las familias regresen a la escuela después del día de salida temprana, la reunión del SEC (Consejo Escolar) se ha cambiado al jueves a las 5:00 p.m. en la biblioteca escolar.

👩‍🏫 Conferencias de Padres y Maestros – La Próxima Semana

Las conferencias de padres y maestros serán el próximo martes y miércoles.

• Por favor, use los enlaces en este mensaje para registrarse a una conferencia de 15 minutos con el/la maestro/a de su hijo/a.

• Durante las conferencias, también tendremos nuestra Feria del Libro Scholastic y estaremos regalando recursos gratuitos para las familias.

• La feria del libro solo estará abierta durante las conferencias, así que ¡haga un plan para asistir!

📚 ¡La Asistencia Diaria es Muy Importante!

Asistir a la escuela todos los días y a tiempo es fundamental para el éxito de su hijo/a.

• Los estudiantes deben llegar a la escuela entre las 9:00 y las 9:15 a.m.

• Si su hijo/a desayuna en la escuela, asegúrese de que llegue temprano.

📅 Reserve la Fecha – Reunión Familiar y Título I

Acompáñenos el miércoles, 29 de octubre a las 5:00 p.m. para nuestra próxima Reunión Familiar y Reunión de Título I.
Habrá comida y actividades para niños. ¡Esperamos verlos allí!

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Every day, MPS staff are working to make schools safe and positive for students and staff. Respect is the key to a positive school environment inside MPS buildings and on school grounds. When students, families, and staff show respect for one another, teaching and learning can take place and our schools can be successful. We encourage everyone to show respect by:

• Remaining calm

• Using kind language

• Listening to and following staff instructions

• Working toward solutions together

Visitor Policy and Procedures

The safety of students and staff is a top priority in the district. Because we welcome families in schools, we want everyone to understand the procedures for visiting MPS buildings. This will help everyone know what to expect and make visits go more smoothly.

All visitors must:

• Schedule any meetings with school staff in advance.

• Visitors are limited to TWO per student for meetings, conferences, and classroom visits unless approved by the building administrator or designee.

• Use the designated main entrance.

• Report to the office/security desk.

• Show a form of identification. Everyone age 14 and older must present a school ID, driver license, or other photo ID.

• Sign in and out on the MPS Visitor Record.

• Be escorted to and from the requested location.

• Wear/display the MPS Visitor Pass at all times while in the school.

• Return the Visitor Pass to the office/security desk and sign out.

Student Behavior Concerns

To protect our students, if anyone has a concern about student behavior, the behavior must be reported to a staff member and/or the child’s teacher or further action. No one should attempt to confront, discipline, or punish another parent or guardian’s child. The district has many procedures in place along with a Student Code of Conduct that describes disciplinary actions. Misbehavior and violations of the code of conduct will be handled according to district processes in place. The Student Code of Conduct can be found in the Parent/Student Handbook on Rights, Responsibilities, and Discipline at mpsmke.com/rights.

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation to keep our schools safe.

There will be one calendar for the whole district again this year. Please review this calendar before making plans for trips or vacations. Students must be in school 95% of the time or more which means they can only miss 1 day a month the whole school year. Students who miss more than 10 days of school a year fall behind academically and socially. Make a plan now to be in school every day on time.

Are you interested in volunteering at La Escuela Fratney? We welcome volunteers to support with arrival, lunch, and recess times.

Here is the link for MPS volunteers

https://mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/en/Community/Get-Involved/Volunteer.htm

MPS offers tools to help families find the information and support they need. Log in to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal, download the MPS App for updates, and follow us on social media. The Parent Coordinator at your child's school can also assist.

Infinite Campus Parent Portal Technical Support

Live Parent Portal (Infinite Campus) support is available from 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday.

To recover a username/password: Parents/guardians should email parentportal@milwaukee.k12.wi.us. Include the parent/guardian name, child’s name, birth date, and a contact number. If you do not receive a phone call or email within 24 hours, please call (414) 475-8159 for further assistance.

For assistance setting up a new Parent Portal account: Parents/guardians may call (414) 475-8159 or email parentportal@milwaukee.k12.wi.us

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Website: https://mps.school/fratney/
Location: 3255 North Fratney Street, Milwaukee, WI, USA
Phone: (414) 267-1100