Monday Message/El mensaje del lunes

Monday, March 23rd at 5 pm the School Engagement Council will be meeting in the library to discuss next year's budget. This year's process and budget has been very different and several months later than previous years. We invite any family interested in learning more about the budget process to join us on Monday at 5 pm. The official school engagement council members are expected to discuss and give input and then sign off on the budget, but any family can attend the meeting to learn more.

Lunes 23 de marzo a las 5:00 p. m., el Consejo de Participación Escolar se reunirá en la biblioteca para hablar sobre el presupuesto del próximo año. El proceso y el presupuesto de este año han sido muy diferentes a los de años anteriores. Invitamos a cualquier familia interesada en aprender más sobre el proceso presupuestario a que se una a nosotros el lunes a las 5:00 p. m.

Se espera que los miembros oficiales del Consejo de Participación Escolar discutan, den su opinión y luego aprueben el presupuesto; sin embargo, cualquier familia puede asistir a la reunión para obtener más información.

Dear La Escuela Fratney Families,

Welcome to this week’s Monday Message! Thank you to all of our families who attended parent-teacher conferences last week, and to those who generously contributed food and support for our teachers—we truly appreciate your partnership.

This is our final week before Spring Break, and it is full of important events, learning opportunities, and special experiences for our students.

Students in 3rd, 5th, and 6th grades will be taking the Math portion of the Forward Exam this week. Please help set your child up for success by ensuring they arrive at school on time each day (by 9:00 a.m.), are well rested, and ready to do their very best.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, our K5 students will attend their half-day field trips to the Urban Ecology Center. Please make sure your child has a signed permission slip and the $5.00 fee submitted.

From Wednesday through Friday, our 4th grade students will participate in their annual camping trip to Camp Upham Woods—a cherished La Escuela Fratney tradition for over 20 years. We hope they have a wonderful and memorable experience!

Finally, on Friday, we invite you to join us for our third Theme Presentation. There will be two identical presentations at 10:00 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. Please attend the time that works best for you. Doors will open five minutes before each presentation.

Thank you for your continued support. Let’s make it a great week!

Estimadas familias de La Escuela Fratney,

¡Bienvenidos al Mensaje del Lunes de esta semana! Gracias a todas las familias que asistieron a las conferencias de padres y maestros la semana pasada, y a quienes generosamente contribuyeron con comida y apoyo para nuestros maestros; realmente valoramos su colaboración.

Esta es nuestra última semana antes de las vacaciones de primavera y está llena de eventos importantes, oportunidades de aprendizaje y experiencias especiales para nuestros estudiantes.

Los estudiantes de 3.º a 6.º grado estarán tomando la parte de Matemáticas del examen Forward esta semana. Por favor, ayuden a sus hijos a tener éxito asegurándose de que lleguen a la escuela a tiempo todos los días (a las 9:00 a.m.), bien descansados y listos para dar lo mejor de sí.

El martes y miércoles, nuestros estudiantes de K5 asistirán a sus excursiones de medio día al Urban Ecology Center. Por favor, asegúrese de que su hijo/a tenga el permiso firmado y que haya entregado los $5.00 para la excursión.

De miércoles a viernes, nuestros estudiantes de 4.º grado participarán en su campamento anual en Camp Upham Woods, una tradición muy apreciada en La Escuela Fratney por más de 20 años. ¡Esperamos que tengan una experiencia maravillosa e inolvidable!

Finalmente, el viernes los invitamos a acompañarnos a nuestra tercera Presentación de Tema. Habrá dos presentaciones idénticas a las 10:00 a.m. y a las 2:45 p.m. Por favor, asista al horario que mejor le funcione. Las puertas abrirán cinco minutos antes de cada presentación.Gracias por su continuo apoyo. ¡Hagamos de esta una gran semana!

Good afternoon La Escuela Fratney families in grades 3–6,

We are writing to remind you that our 3rd-6th grade students are currently participating in an important state assessment, the Forward Exam. Most students completed the English Language Arts portion last week, and this week they will be taking the Mathematics assessments.

We want every student to have the best opportunity to demonstrate their learning. Your support at home makes a big difference in helping students feel confident and prepared. To support your child during testing, please help ensure they are:

• At school every day

• Arriving on time at 9:00 a.m.

• Well-rested

• Ready to focus and do their best

We are proud of our students and the effort they are putting into their learning each day. Thank you for your continued partnership and support during this important time.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.

https://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/assessment/pdf/Forward_Brochure_for_Families.pdf

Wisconsin Forward Exam

Buenas tardes familias de La Escuela Fratney de 3.º a 6.º grado:

Les escribo para recordarles que nuestros estudiantes de 3.º a 6.º grado están participando actualmente en una evaluación estatal importante, el examen Forward. La mayoría de los estudiantes completaron la parte de Artes del Lenguaje Inglés la semana pasada, y esta semana estarán tomando las evaluaciones de Matemáticas.

Queremos que cada estudiante se sienta seguro y tenga éxito durante este tiempo, y su apoyo en casa hace una gran diferencia. Para ayudar a garantizar una experiencia positiva durante las pruebas, les pedimos amablemente que apoyen a su hijo/a asegurándose de que:

• Asista a la escuela todos los días

• Llegue a tiempo, a las 9:00 a.m.

• Descanse bien

• Esté enfocado/a y listo/a para dar lo mejor de sí

Gracias por su continua colaboración y apoyo para ayudar a nuestros estudiantes a tener éxito. Si tienen alguna pregunta, no duden en comunicarse. Wisconsin Forward Exam

At La Escuela Fratney, we believe learning comes to life through hands-on experiences beyond the classroom. 🌿✨ Every student, from K4 through 6th grade, participates in meaningful field trips throughout the school year. Our students explore nature and science through annual visits to Urban Ecology Center, engage in district-supported Learning Journeys, and build a love for the arts through repeated visits to the Milwaukee Art Museum as part of the Junior Docent program. This week our K5 students will have their Urban Ecology field trip. In April our K5 students will have their Learning Journey to Oak Ridge Farm! This week our 4th graders will be going on the Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center camping trip! In addition, students experience live performances at the opera and orchestra—broadening their perspectives and deepening their understanding of the world around them. These experiences are made possible through strong community partnerships that enrich learning for every child. To learn more, visit our website and explore the MPS Learning Journeys program.

En La Escuela Fratney, creemos que el aprendizaje cobra vida a través de experiencias prácticas más allá del salón de clases. 🌿✨ Cada estudiante, desde K4 hasta 6.º grado, participa en excursiones significativas durante todo el año escolar. Nuestros estudiantes exploran la naturaleza y la ciencia mediante visitas anuales a Urban Ecology, participan en Learning Journeys apoyados por el distrito y desarrollan el amor por las artes con visitas frecuentes al Milwaukee Art Museum como parte del programa Junior Docent. Además, los estudiantes disfrutan de presentaciones en vivo de ópera y orquesta, ampliando sus perspectivas y profundizando su comprensión del mundo que los rodea. Estas experiencias son posibles gracias a sólidas alianzas comunitarias que enriquecen el aprendizaje de cada niño. Para obtener más información, visite nuestro sitio web y conozca más sobre el programa Learning Journeys de MPS. #MPSProud #expectgreatthings #fieldtrips #LearningJourneys #HandsOnLearning #CommunityEngagement https://www.milwaukeepublicschools.org/academics/programs/elo/learning-journeys https://mps.school/fratney/about/partnerships/ https://mps.school/fratney/academics/programs/

All students at our school participate in both Urban Ecology field trips and Learning Journeys each year. Additional information about these opportunities can be found on our MPS Fratney website, as well as on the MPS website for Learning Journeys.

Each grade level may also plan additional field trips throughout the year. However, in recent years, transportation costs—especially bus pricing—have increased significantly. As a result, some trips that teachers would like to plan may require substantial fundraising. Additionally, planning field trips involves a considerable amount of time and coordination, and this school year has included many changes that have impacted that process.

To clarify questions about parent attendance: parents are not prohibited from attending field trips. However, each trip has different guidelines depending on factors such as location, available funding, transportation, and site-specific rules.

For example, all the Urban Ecology Field trips including the upcoming K5 Urban Ecology field trip uses small buses with very limited seating, which does not allow space for additional chaperones. Because this is a half-day trip with limited adult needs, teachers may only invite a parent if there is a specific student need requiring additional support.

Similarly, the Oak Ridge Farm Learning Journey is a required MPS field trip with strict capacity guidelines. Due to the size of the site, only two classes attend per day, and the program limits attendance to one chaperone per ten students. These limited spots are reserved for school staff, including teachers and paraprofessionals.

We appreciate your understanding, as these decisions are guided by safety, logistics, and district or site requirements. If you have any additional questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Yearbooks can be ordered online here:

https://orders.schoolandsportpics.com/ordering/with?key=37YX4KC2

The yearbook sale will run until April 1st.

On Thursday, December 18, 2026 the Fratney Restorative Practices Team co-facilitated and co-led their first community-building session for staff. The session focused on developing and honing community agreements, and staff worked in teams focused on describing what each agreement looked liked, sounded like and felt like for staff.

The Restorative Practices Team put together each group's work, to finalize the community agreements. During the following community-building session, the staff talked through what they would need to do for these agreements to become a way of being for staff within Escuela Fratney.

Are you interested in volunteering at La Escuela Fratney? We welcome volunteers to support with arrival, lunch, and recess times. Per our school policy, families are not able to volunteer in their own child's classroom on an ongoing basis. If you are interested in volunteering in classrooms, it must be a different classroom and be organized and approved through the parent coordinator Ms. Grace.

Here is the paragraph from the MPS Family manual that describes the volunteer process:

Family Volunteers

Persons interested in volunteering are encouraged to follow the appropriate volunteer application process defined by the district. MPS defines a volunteer as a person who provides services on an ongoing or one-time basis. Persons looking to serve on an ongoing basis or for more than five hours a week or for an overnight field trip must complete an online volunteer application, pass a criminal background check (for those 18 years of age or older), and receive a volunteer assignment by the school administrator or parent coordinator. Persons looking to participate in a daytime field trip or other one-time activity must complete a volunteer waiver form. The online volunteer application and the volunteer waiver form are available on the MPS website under the Families tab > Volunteer.

Here is the link for MPS volunteers

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

English Bullying Report Form

Spanish Bullying Report Form

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.

Email: 182@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Website: https://mps.school/fratney/
Location: 3255 North Fratney Street, Milwaukee, WI, USA
Phone: (414) 267-1100