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Hello Fairview Families,<\/p>\n
Construction on our massive addition is booming!\u00a0 We are truly excited for our Fairview community to reap the benefits of this once and a lifetime opportunity.\u00a0 Additional updates, timelines, and pictures will be posted on the school website.\u00a0 Stay tuned!<\/p>\n
Electives coming to Middle School<\/strong>\u00a0– We are excited to announce that Fairview\u2019s 7th and 8th graders will be offered art and music electives for the 2024-2025 school year.\u00a0 Parents and guardians of current 6th and 7th graders will be receiving a sign-up form on Monday, April 22nd.<\/p>\n Spring Open House<\/strong>\u00a0– We are excited to be partnering with our school PTO for our annual Spring Open House on Thursday, May 23, 2024.\u00a0 We will have food trucks, playground games, and our popular Scholastic Book Fair from 2:30pm – 6:00pm.\u00a0 From 5:00 – 6:30pm families are encouraged to check out their child\u2019s classroom for student-led classroom portfolios.\u00a0 This time will be centered on students leading conversations over their own work samples.<\/p>\n Good Friend Inc<\/strong>. – Last week Fairview School partnered with an organization called\u00a0Good Friend Inc.<\/a>\u00a0They delivered three fabulous school-wide presentations for our students in creating autism awareness, teaching acceptance of differences, and fostering empathy for people on the autism spectrum. Because of this training, our students are better equipped in accepting classmates with differences.\u00a0 Thank you, Good Friend Inc.!<\/p>\n Keep your children busy by enrolling in the MPS Summer Academy<\/strong>\u00a0–\u00a0<\/strong>Summer Academy combines academics in an acceleration model for an engaging five-week experience for K5\u2013grade 8 students. The Summer Academy curriculum will be a camp-based experience paired with hands-on activities, field trips, and special programs with community partners.\u00a0 Click\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0for enrollment.<\/p>\n MPS District-wide Spelling Bee and Fairview<\/strong>\u00a0–\u00a0Congratulations<\/span>\u00a0to 4th grade student Piper Brown for a fantastic finish in the District-wide Spelling Bee at Vincent High School.\u00a0 More than forty-five Milwaukee Public Schools participated and Piper made it to the Final Four!\u00a0 Great job Piper!<\/p>\n Special Education Advisory Council\u00a0<\/strong>– The Milwaukee Public School Board and Administration have invited families in Special Education to form an Advisory Council. This wonderful opportunity will foster authentic connection between families and district leadership.\u00a0 Click\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n Family Engagement Survey<\/strong>\u00a0–\u00a0 Family and school partnerships play a vital role in student success.\u00a0 We want to hear from you to better understand how we can best support you and your child(ren).\u00a0 Please take a minute and fill out a brief\u00a0survey<\/a>.\u00a0 The responses will be used to guide planning and develop best practices to enhance students\u2019 academic success.<\/p>\n Spring Music Concert\u00a0<\/strong>– Fairview\u2019s band, harp and piano students will be performing two shows (9:00 and 12:30pm) in the Fairview cafeteria on Friday, May 31, 2024.\u00a0 All Fairview families are welcome to attend.<\/p>\n Important Dates<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Friday, May 10\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Middle School Community Day<\/p>\n Friday, May 17\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0National Junior Honor Society Induction (1:00pm)<\/p>\n Thursday, May 23\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Spring Open House (2:30pm – 6:00pm)<\/p>\n Monday, May 27\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 No Student Attendance – Memorial Day Break<\/p>\n Friday, May 31\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Spring Music Concert (9:00am and 12:30pm)<\/p>\n Tuesday, June 11\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 8th Grade Completion (9:30a.m.)<\/p>\n Wednesday, June 12\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Student Carnival – Student Last Day of School<\/p>\n