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A Newsletter from the School District of South Milwaukee
Update from the Superintendent
Enrollment for next year's 4K half-and-full day kindergarten is now open! Children who turn 4 by September 1 are eligible to attend. 
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In this episode, we’re talking about one of the newest student activities in South Milwaukee – First Lego League. If you’re not aware of what it is, it’s more than bricks and Lego figures, though those are certainly part of it. 

At the suggestion of a parent who wanted his daughter to be involved in some sort of a robotics club, South Milwaukee Middle School started up two First Lego League teams as an after-school activity. 

We hear from two of those students and their coach and what that experience has taught them.

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On Wednesday, January 10th, the School Board approved the 2024-25 school year calendar. The calendar is the work of a committee made up of administrators, teachers, and parents who meet to consider all of the state requirements and the needs of the schools. 

The start and end dates of school, as well as winter and spring breaks, are in line with other area districts. We use the professional learning time built into the calendar to give staff time to collaborate as school and district-wide teams to ensure Department of Public Instruction requirements, as well as those of the district’s Strategic Plan, are met.                  
       
Highlights of the calendar: 
  • The school year starts on September 3, the day after Labor Day. 
  • The number of half days was cut from 15 to 9. 
  • Winter Break is set to be from Dec. 23- Jan 1 with students returning on Jan. 2
  • Spring Break will be from March 24-28
  • The last day of school will be Thursday, June 12. 
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The School Board will meet in person and online on Wednesday, January 24.

A virtual link will be available on the school board website before the meeting.
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Join us for an evening of science experiments, musical performances, art displays, makerspace, library learning center, a light dinner, and much, much, more.
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Winter in Wisconsin is never very predictable. We want our students in school and in class every day, but not when it might be dangerous for them or our staff to travel to our buildings.

When weather threatens the safe arrival or departure to and from school, the District will do its best to tell you as soon as possible. Here's where to look if winter weather looks like it might cancel school: 

  • Email and Phone Messages: We will send out an email to parents along with a voice message explaining the situation.
  • The School Website: All of our pages will have a message that immediately appears if school is canceled. 
  • Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: Follow us @SoMilwSchools for the latest about winter weather 
  • Local Media: We do our best to inform the local television stations about our closures. 
Are you looking for a fun job for the summer? Do you like working with children and art? Consider becoming the Recreation Department's next Art Instructor. Click below to learn more. 
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CATAPULT: MAGIC SHADOWS
Fri., Feb. 2, 7:00 pm
Stories told through music and miraculous silhouettes
Catapult’s Magic Shadows is a show for the entire family.

Working behind a screen, the Catapult dancers stretch their bodies and your imaginations, telling stories with silhouettes transforming magically from one shape to another.

You won’t believe your eyes as you watch these incredible dancers form magic shadows such as a mountain, a full-size elephant, and a helicopter. You won’t figure out how they do it, and you won’t know what they will make next. Be surprised and delighted again and again.

Founded in 2009 by Adam Battlestein, Catapult catapulted to fame on Season 8 of America’s Got Talent.

 Animated by the dancers’ shadows, every cinematic scene in Magic Shadows is a kaleidoscope of colorful storytelling that will awe and astound you. You will never look at your own shadow the same way again!
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