{"id":26,"date":"2011-09-21T20:10:46","date_gmt":"2011-09-22T01:10:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www5.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/school\/test\/?page_id=26"},"modified":"2026-02-03T17:41:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T17:41:06","slug":"welcome","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/k12.mps.school\/elm\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"color: #0c5460; background-color: #d1ecf1; border: 1px solid #bee5eb; padding: 20px 20px 0; margin-bottom:30px\">\n<h2 style=\"color: #0c5460;\">2026\u201327 Kindergarten Enrollment<\/h2>\n<p>Do you have a child turning three, four, or five by September 1, 2026? Apply by March 2, 2026, for the best chance of being enrolled in your first-choice school.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/milwaukeewi.infinitecampus.org\/campus\/onlineregloginKiosk_milwaukee.jsp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button>Enroll Now<\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gg0xSyXf4S0?si=N4Bt3tb2zVbc7WyV\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-491\" style=\"max-width: 700px;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-106-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-491 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Home Page\" data-height=\"375\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_491\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_491\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-1027 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2024-08-19 17:19:36\" data-filename=\"elm-exterior-2023-700x375.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/k12.mps.school\/elm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2024\/08\/elm-exterior-2023-700x375.jpg\" height=\"375\" width=\"700\" alt=\"Elm Creative Arts School on a sunny day.\" class=\"slider-491 slide-1027 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-1095 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-08-15 13:27:41\" data-filename=\"elm-arbor-day-2025-700x375.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/k12.mps.school\/elm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/08\/elm-arbor-day-2025-700x375.jpg\" height=\"375\" width=\"700\" alt=\"Celebrating Arbor Day with Superintendent Dr. Brenda Cassellius.\" class=\"slider-491 slide-1095 msDefaultImage\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Celebrating Arbor Day with Superintendent Dr. Brenda Cassellius.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-1047 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2024-10-15 20:22:21\" data-filename=\"elm-2024-04-700x375.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/k12.mps.school\/elm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2024\/10\/elm-2024-04-700x375.jpg\" height=\"375\" width=\"700\" alt=\"Close-up of a young girl smiling.\" class=\"slider-491 slide-1047 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-1029 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2024-08-19 17:24:14\" data-filename=\"elm-school-supply-backpack-drop2024-700x375.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/k12.mps.school\/elm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2024\/08\/elm-school-supply-backpack-drop2024-700x375.jpg\" height=\"375\" width=\"700\" alt=\"Teacher and staff with school supplies and backpacks.\" class=\"slider-491 slide-1029 msDefaultImage\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Our school supply\/backpack drop.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-1048 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2024-10-15 20:22:21\" data-filename=\"elm-2024-03-700x375.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/k12.mps.school\/elm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2024\/10\/elm-2024-03-700x375.jpg\" height=\"375\" width=\"700\" alt=\"A young child at a table coloring.\" class=\"slider-491 slide-1048 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; 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width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-1053 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2024-10-15 20:22:21\" data-filename=\"elm-2024-08-700x375.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/k12.mps.school\/elm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2024\/10\/elm-2024-08-700x375.jpg\" height=\"375\" width=\"700\" alt=\"A young girl in a classroom smiling.\" class=\"slider-491 slide-1053 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-1055 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2024-10-15 20:22:21\" data-filename=\"elm-2024-06-700x375.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/k12.mps.school\/elm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2024\/10\/elm-2024-06-700x375.jpg\" height=\"375\" width=\"700\" alt=\"A student in a classroom writing on a worksheet.\" class=\"slider-491 slide-1055 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"display: block; padding-top: 20px;\" href=\"http:\/\/mpsmke.com\/enroll\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1873\" src=\"https:\/\/k12.mps.school\/53rd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Summer-Academy-Banner.gif\" alt=\"Enroll Now\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Vision of Elm Creative Arts<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1077\" src=\"https:\/\/mpsschoolwebsi.wpenginepowered.com\/elm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/05\/Elm-logo-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/k12.mps.school\/elm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/05\/Elm-logo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/k12.mps.school\/elm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/05\/Elm-logo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/k12.mps.school\/elm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/05\/Elm-logo-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/k12.mps.school\/elm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/05\/Elm-logo.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/>We envision that by 2023, through an arts-integrated environment, ALL students will become proficient in reading, writing and math, while attaining academic and social excellence!<\/p>\n<p><i>\u201cWe integrate fine arts into the curriculum so that students receive opportunities to interpret the world in a variety of ways and learn more about themselves, while simultanously addressing multiple learning styles and affording students the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge gained through non-tradition curriculum.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<h2>Our Values<\/h2>\n<h3>Relationships<\/h3>\n<p>We will approach ALL people with a nonjudgmental attitude as a caring listener to foster respect, compassion and kindness.<\/p>\n<h3>Communication<\/h3>\n<p>We will connect with one another by respectfully and actively listening and being open to suggestions that improve the academic environment.<\/p>\n<h3>Radical Transparency<\/h3>\n<p>Anyone can give feedback to anyone on anything. We go straight to the source and deliver feedback with the intention of improving performance and increasing outcomes.<\/p>\n<h3>Lead by Example<\/h3>\n<p>At all times, we are a model of excellence for our students, families and colleagues.<\/p>\n<h3>Partnerships\/Teamwork<\/h3>\n<p>We will commit to building a strong and trusting team through celebration, collaboration, and consistent support of each other. Positive Energy is key!<\/p>\n<h3>Find a Way<\/h3>\n<p>When a problem arises, we commit to being bigger than our feelings and work to find solutions immediately.<\/p>\n<h3>Mission First<\/h3>\n<p>We make all decision in the best interest of our students.<\/p>\n<h3>Consistency<\/h3>\n<p>As a universal guideline, we hold high expectations for all students throughout the building each day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2026\u201327 Kindergarten Enrollment Do you have a child turning three, four, or five by September 1, 2026? Apply by March 2, 2026, for the best chance of being enrolled in your first-choice school. 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