Curtin Family Newsletter
April 21st, 2022
Important Dates to Remember
Tuesday, April 19th - Friday, April 22nd
- Smart Smiles dental screening
Saturday, May 14th
- District-wide Spelling Bee 3rd-5th grade(Time TBD)
Wednesday, May 18th
- PTO, SEC Virtual Meeting from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Saturday, May 21st
- District-wide Spelling Bee 6th-8th grade (Time TBD)
Friday, May 27th - Monday, May 30th
- No school, Memorial Day break
Tuesday, June 14th
- 8th Grade Completion Ceremony 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
School Happenings
Milwaukee Public Schools Returns to Mandatory Mask Mandate for Students and Staff
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has announced that masks will be mandatory for students and staff in all district buildings. The policy took effect Wednesday, April 20, 2022. The decision was made after determining a significant transmission of the virus within the city of Milwaukee.
The mask policy is in place to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. The district has the option to revert back to a mask-optional policy if it is determined that there is not a significant risk of virus transmission within the city of Milwaukee and/or the school district. Masks will continue to be available for students and staff in all district buildings.
Egg Hunt
BLMA Graduation
From the School Support Teacher
Greetings!
Hello, Curtin Families! This section of the newsletter is to provide you with updates relative to our current assessments and academic happenings.
Please open attachment for information on the Wisconsin Forward Exam.
Parent Coordinator
TOILETRIES DRIVE
Donations drop-off at Milwaukee Public Schools Central Office and MPSSC. See link above.
THE EARN AND LEARN SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
The Earn and Learn Summer Youth Employment Program is accepting student applications. The program is designed to provide meaningful work experiences and career exposure to young adults 14–24 years old residing in Milwaukee County and the City of Milwaukee.
The program seeks to provide the following:
• Structured, well-organized work-based learning experiences
• Role models who encourage youth to continue in or return to school
• Career assessment, awareness, and exploration as part of the learning experience
• Opportunities that may lead to unsubsidized employment for youth making the transition from School Participants may work up to twenty hours per week for six to eight weeks. Each Friday, Employ Milwaukee hosts professional development and job-readiness skill workshops and enrichment activities. Students should use the following link to apply: www.employmilwaukee.org
Applications are due May 8, 2022. If you have any questions, please contact
earn.learn@employmilwaukee.org or 414-270-7550 or Ophelia King, school counseling manager, at kingot@milwaukee.k12.iw.us.
Understanding and Addressing Fathers’ Mental Health
Curtin Sports
Softball
Games Location: Ohio Playfield 974 W Holt Ave.
Schedule:
04/23 Curtin vs. Mitchell 1:30 PM
04/30 Humboldt Part vs. Curtin 12:30 PM
05/07 Curtin vs. Burdick Blue 1:30 PM
05/14 Fairview vs. Curtin 12:30 PM
05/21 Curtin vs. IDEAL 12:30 PM
Weather Hotline: (414)475-8068
We are HIRING!
Curtin School has four positions open
- 2 Paraprofessional Vacancies (32.5 hour/week and 40 hour/week)
- CHA (30 hour/week) Required Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) license
- CAMP Director (part-time) -- specify Curtin when you apply
Please share this with your network in order to find the best candidate to serve our Curtin students. Click here to apply!
Please call Mrs. Leshok, principal if interested (414-902-7700).
STUDENT ABSENCES
Parent(s)/guardian(s) are expected to notify the school by phone/letter of a student’s absence. Personal illness is a legally excused absence. The building principal may request a medical statement from a physician or other health care provider when student(s) have a history of excessive absences. If your child(ren) is going to be absent, please be sure to call 902-7700. We have a 24 hour automated service.
Please be aware that vacations, going out of town, etc. are only excused if it is in a written notification prior to the absences.
Health and Safety
Stay Connected
PARENT PORTAL
Parent Portal is a system used by MPS to give parents and guardians access to student information such as busing, immunization records, grades, etc. This system is also used for early admission for high school!
If you have not signed up or do not remember your username, please contact the office and ask for Ms. Emma, school secretary at 414-902-7700 or email Curtin at 122@milwaukee.k12.wi.us.
PTO & School Engagement Council
Parent involvement is important in the success of students. Our amazing PTO is in need of increased parent involvement.
We will meet on Wednesdays from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM.
- May 18th
Please use the Google Meet link below:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/nqd-xdpt-mkz
Or dial: (US) +1 219-401-0603 PIN: 836 127 869#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/nqd-xdpt-mkz?pin=7530769422643
All families that attend will be entered into a raffle!
Helpful Links
April Revised menu
Menu Updates
April 21st:Mini Cheese Pizza Bagels/Steamed Broccoli/Crunchy Celery Sticks/Ranch Dressing/Blueberries
April 29th:Pizza Dippers/Tender Corn/Mixed Green Salad with Sweet Red Peppers/Dressing/Strawberries/Marinara cups
The Department of Nutrition Services is committed to providing healthy meals at no charge to school-aged children.
Directions for remind Sign up for Curtin School
Jeremiah Curtin Leadership Academy
Email: 122@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Website: http://www5.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/school/curtin/
Location: 3450 South 32nd Street, Milwaukee, WI, USA
Phone: 414-902-7700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CurtinMPS