A Newsletter from the School District of South Milwaukee
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We tend to put ourselves in boxes - sports kids, art kids, theater kids. In this episode, we throw that notion out as we explore all the aspects of what goes into a big production like a spring musical.
At least at South Milwaukee, the spring musical is a near-total community effort.
Career and Tech students build the sets and run the sound, art students paint the sets, and the cast is made up of students from all walks of life.
The pit musicians come from the student body, but also from the staff and community. The musical is applied learning, builds skills for life, and presented to the community as an example of what a free, public education can do.
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Be there for our students when they don't feel well. Become a South Milwaukee Health Aide and enjoy District benefits, weekends and holidays off, steady schedules, free access to the South Milwaukee Fitness Center and a no-cost Health Center for employees. Apply online (button below) or contact District Nurse Stephanie Cahlamer for more information.
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Parents - Elementary information went out in backpacks Friday about online registration starting Monday. Middle and High School families please keep an eye on your inbox for registration information.
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South Milwaukee Middle School musicians toured the District elementary schools recently to share their love of music and to spark an interest in music education in their younger peers.
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The School District of South Milwaukee is participating in a statewide grant called the Research to Practice Inclusive Communities (RPIC) Project.
A foundational belief of the RPIC project is that students belong in their learning communities, in an environment with their peers, and educators are responsible for designing high-quality teaching and learning environments for each and every student within that inclusive learning community setting.
The purpose of this survey is designed to capture the highest aspirations of educators, students, and families for the kinds of schools they would dream of for themselves or a child they love. Multiple choice tests cannot assess student characteristics like curiosity, love of learning, special expertise, or resourcefulness.
These and other skills frequently termed "21st-century skills", are characteristics beyond the scope of current standardized tests. Thus, we are using this measure that attempts to capture these essential elements of learning.
We hope parents and staff participate, students are also being given a modified version of this survey appropriate for their age groups.
Please join us in completing the short survey (one per family) by May 19th. Important note: This is a different survey than the Middle School survey sent out this week.
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Public Schools Advocacy Event - April 16, 5-7p.m.
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Join us for Speak Up for your Public Schools Event on Wednesday, April 19 from 5-7 p.m. at the high school.
Plans are still being finalized, but the event will include a letter-writing opportunity, an art build that enables family members to pour their creativity into artistic and powerful symbols that celebrate and stand up for public education. Your support for public education is critical as the next two years of public funding is decided in the Wisconsin Legislature.
As you may know, the School Board is grappling with a $1.6 million budget deficit due to two years of zero-percent funding increases and the rising costs due to inflation.
Without more funding, the Board will have to reduce costs in an already lean budget.
Please get informed by watching a board meeting online or in person, listening to the Budget episode of this podcast, read about it on the District webpage (see next article) and come out on April 19.
We need your help to tell our elected officials how important public education is and that you want them to support it so every student receives a free, appropriate education.
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It's budget season for school districts across Wisconsin. The School District of South Milwaukee is facing a deficit that the School Board has to decide how to close. Click below to learn more about the budget and what that might mean for the 2023-24 school year.
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Do you have an alum to celebrate? Share it at info@sdsm.k12.wi.us and we'll celebrate them with the community on Social Media. Be sure to send a recent photo and a short description of their accomplishment.
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SAVE THE DATE! May 6 from 6-10 at Pat's Oak Manor we're celebrating Launching a Legacy with an evening of food,
fun, drinks, and friends.
free admission and complimentary
snacks.
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$1,000 Club Join the $1,000 Club! Donors who give $1,000 or more to the campaign get a student-made membership card that entitles the donor to free, lifetime admission to regular-season home games.
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Call 414-766-5094 to find out what services and supports may be available.
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