Volunteer Newsletter | June 2014
In This Issue:
MESSAGE FROM SUPERINTENDENT THORNTON

We're in the home stretch of the school year.  We can almost smell the summer breeze.

 

I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for all you contribute as a volunteer.  You are helping to make our schools thriving, welcoming centers of education.  Thank you!

  
The district recently announced Darienne Driver, Ed.D. as the Acting Superintendent.  Dr. Driver has served as the district's Chief Innovation Officer since July 2012 and is a strong leader who will continue to move MPS forward.  As I head off to face new challenges, I'm pleased to know many of you will be returning to our schools to begin another year of helping students and staff.  Keep up the good work!
  
Sincerely,
  
Gregory E. Thornton,  Ed. D.
Superintendent of Schools
MESSAGE FROM THE VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

Greetings!

 

I spend a lot of time in the office and I always love the opportunities to meet the volunteers out in the schools. 

 

Lately, I have met parents prepping for 5th grade completion events, retirees rolling up their sleeves and working on literacy with our youngsters, and folks getting their paperwork in order so they can pitch in and help with our large summer events.

 

Our district is lucky to have such a wonderful pool of individuals willing to support education.  I look forward to working with you next school year!

 

As always, THANKS for all you do!

 

Cheers,

  
Heather Aschoff
MPS Volunteer Coordinator
IMPORTANT DATES

 

Volunteer Orientations*

  • June 16, 10-11:00 a.m.
      
  • August 18, 10-11:00 a.m.
      
  • September 11, 10-11:00 a.m.
     
  • September 26, 10-11:00 a.m.

  

First day of school

  • August 4 (year round calendar)
     
  • August 11 (King/Reagan calendar)
     
  • September 2 (traditional calendar)

 

*Volunteer orientations are held at the MPS Central Office, 5225 W. Vliet St., Room 206-08. Please RSVP to Heather Aschoff at (414) 773-9823 or by email.
IMPORTANT NOTES
  • Did you know your status as a volunteer is good for 12 months?  Beat the fall rush and renew your status or sign up as an MPS volunteer early!
     
  • The online volunteer application is getting a facelift this summer!  Keep an eye out for changes.
VOLUNTEER PROFILE
Cream City Links Warm Up and Walk with Siefert!
Links volunteers and Siefert staff
Cream City Links members and Siefert staff at the cold weather gear and book distribution.

The Cream City Links have been volunteering in MPS schools for several years, but wanted to solidify and condense their efforts. This local chapter of the national Links Incorporated, a volunteer service organization of women of color committed to enriching, sustaining and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other persons of African ancestry, was paired with Siefert Elementary School, just northwest of Milwaukee's downtown.

 

As their first organized activity of the school year, the group gave every student at the school a winter hat, gloves, and scarf. With such a cold winter behind us, there's no doubt that cold weather gear was put to good use! The group also arranged to have professionals available while parents were in the building for the holiday concert to answer questions about changes in the health care laws. Some of the younger students also got a book to take home to build their own personal libraries.  Read More.

 
UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Senior Send-off Picnic
Volunteers at registration table for Senior Send off July 2013
Show your support for MPS students going to college!

The MPS Team Up College Access Centers are hosting a special picnic July 24th at Washington High School to send graduating seniors off to college.  We need your help the day of the event to make it happen!

Volunteers are needed to set up equipment, organize donations, decorate, welcome attendees, and clean up and tear down.

This is a great opportunity for small corporate groups, faith-based groups, or the general public to show support for secondary education for Milwaukee students. Email Heather or call 773-9823 to sign up.

S.T.O.P. Bash
Volunteers are needed for a variety of tasks to make the third annual S.T.O.P. Bash a success on August 16th! From checking in guests as they arrive, to assisting our performance groups, to distributing food, to clean up - there's something for everyone! 

The Students Talking it Over with Police (S.T.O.P.) program is designed to address the relationship between future young leaders (ages 12-17) and police in the City of Milwaukee and to decrease the chances of an initial volatile interaction while cultivating sustainable and positive rapport. Sign up today.
 
Run Back to School 5K
 Run Back to School Logo 2014We are looking for volunteers the day of the run to assist in two areas: Race course marshals/sentries and station aids for water distribution along the course.  
  
This 5K run and 1.5 mile walk on August 23 kicks off the 2014-15 school year on a healthy note, while raising funds to support MPS Youth Sports Programs.  

We are asking all volunteers to serve 7 - 11 a.m. All volunteers will receive a T-shirt and refreshments.  Sign up today.

Council of Great City Schools is coming to Milwaukee
MPS is hosting the national conference for the Council of Great City Schools October 22 - 26.  We'll be looking for volunteers to help this event run smoothly!  Stay tuned to the MPS home page and this volunteer newsletter for more details, or email Heather get on the list of interested volunteers.
 
VOLUNTEER SHOUT OUTS
April 6 - 12, 2014 was National Volunteer Week.  Many schools celebrated the volunteers in their building.  Whittier Elementary named Michele Krueger Whittier's Volunteer of the Year during this special week!  Congratulations to all volunteers recognized by their schools.   

Science Fair 2014 Volunteers help make the District Science Fair at the Milwaukee County Zoo a success!  Thanks to all of those who helped with event set up and judging!

 Heather Aschoff
 Volunteer Coordinator
 414.773.9823
 aschofha@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
 
 Thanks for your interest in volunteering with MPS!
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