Letter from Robert Kobylski INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Fox Point-Bayside District Newsletter / Summer 2018 1 7300 N Lombardy Road Fox Point, WI 53217 Phone: (414) 247-4167 Significantly Exceeds Expectations 2012-2017

As I sat down to compose this last newsletter of the 2017-2018 school year, my reflections on the year soon 3 School Recogni- crystallized into a theme—we have tion had another highly successful year Upcoming Events at Fox Point-Bayside School District. The best news came when 4 Fox Point-Bayside our District Report Card was released Happenings early in the school year. Once again, I 5 Activity am proud to re-share the news that on this high profile statewide assessment Spotlights measure, our students significantly exceed expectations. Fox Point-Bayside schools academic performance exceeds the academic performance of schools 6 Stormonth News in the North Shore and around the state in most of the test comparisons. I don’t think I’m exaggerating when I say the scores associated with most of 8 Bayside News our achievement data far and away surpass those of other schools.

As a perfect “bookend” to the year, we learned recently Stormonth 10 Foundation News Elementary was named a Title I School of Recognition for High Achievement. As one of twenty-five schools in the state to receive this award, this accolade 11 PTO News added further validation to the level of success we have come to expect.

When examining our long track record of success, we must attribute our 12 Volunteer Opportunities stellar results, first and foremost, to an excellent instructional staff. I know of no other school system in the state where you will find a more professional, knowledgeable, and caring teaching staff. Our paraprofessionals and support staff do a tremendous job supporting instruction and are truly dedicated to our district mission. I am proud of our district and school administrators as well as our supportive Board of Education. As you probably have surmised, I have been saving the biggest accolades for the group who deserves it most… our families. We have the best 4K-8 student body in the state, and it is obvious how seriously our students approach their education. When our

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(Continued from page 1) students come to school prepared to learn, day in and day out, we know our parents have already done much of the heavy lifting. There are many fingerprints on our blueprint for success, and we should all be proud. STormonth Elementary School

While we must certainly celebrate and even revel in our accomplishments, we must continue to look ahead and NameD a 2017-2018 Wisconsin prepare our students for an ever-changing world. Now is not the time to rest on our laurels or accept the status quo. Our children deserve a progressive educational system, one that adheres to a continuous improvement model. Title I School of REcognition State Superintendent, Tony Evers, praised School Superintendent, commented, “As a As we assess our needs and plan for the years ahead, we know that the $950,000 operational referendum approved Stormonth Elementary School for being district, we are exceedingly proud of this no- by district residents in 2015 expires at the end of the 2018-19 school year. The referendum funds have allowed the Fox among 135 schools in the state receiving Wis- table honor. This award speaks to the level of Point-Bayside School District to maintain instructional programs, class sizes, and effective operations that the consin Title I School of Recognition honors commitment to our children that our faculty community has come to expect. for the 2017-2018 school year during a spe- and staff exhibit every day. Congratulations cial May 21 ceremony at the State Capitol in to Team Stormonth, as our tradition of excel- In the coming months, the administration will make a recommendation as to the annual dollar amount and the Madison. lence continues!” number of years for the next operational referendum to supplement the district budget in the years ahead. As we engage in this budget process, it is imperative that we maintain open dialogue with the community. I look forward Stormonth Elementary School was designated to a conversation about continued as one of the 24 High-Achieving schools in excellence in our district. the state.

Again, thank you for a great school “Partnerships among teachers, parents, ad- year. We are truly appreciative of ministrators, school staff members, and the the opportunity to help your community contribute to the academic suc- student(s) grow academically. Have cess of students in schools that receive this a wonderful summer and before honor,” Evers said. you know it, you will be receiving our back-to-school communications. Dr. Robert Kobylski, the Fox Point-Bayside If you have questions, concerns, or comments, please do not hesitate to Upcoming Events contact me directly at rkobylski@

foxbay.org or 414-247-4164.

July 9-20: Summer School Session 2 Yours in Education, August 15: Bayside Registration Day - 7:30 - 11:30 AM and 12:30 - 5:30 PM Stormonth Forms and Fees Day 7:30-11:30AM and 12:30-5:30 PM August 29: K4 Meet and Greet 4:30-5:30 PM K4 and New Student/Families Welcome Dinner 5:30-6:60 PM August 30: K5-4th Grade Meet and Greet 8:30-9:30 AM September 4: First Day of School Dr. Robert Kobylski Superintendent of Schools More dates are available at www.foxbay.org 4 Fox Point-Bayside District Newsletter / Summer 2018 Fox Point-Bayside District Newsletter / Summer 2018 5

Fox Point-Bayside Happenings Critter Crunch at Stormonth

4th grade students had a meaningful experience marketing, producing, and selling critter crunch to raise money for the Pine View Animal Rehabilitation Center. Their efforts resulted in a $718.53 donation. When receiving the donation, Jean Lord, the center’s director, presented a wonderful program in- troducing 4th graders to several of her live animals. She shared why it is important to care for Wisconsin’s wildlife and the environment. Students, parents, staff, and other community members Stormonth students shared their represented Fox Point-Bayside well in this year’s talents at the mini-concerts pre- Cupcake Color Run, a fundraiser organized by the Fox sented to parents and guardians. Point-Bayside PTO. Bayside Fundraising in Focus

low-income moms and delivering them to the neonatal unit. Pictured to the left are 6th grade students with the staff from St. Joseph Hospital.

Bayside Community outreach continued during the month of May, with our Helping Hands Club sponsoring a sabotage penny wars fundraiser, collecting over $1,380 7th graders have been raising awareness benefiting the Karen Dove Cabral Breast and funds while working on various “Pas- Cancer Foundation. The club also made sion Projects.” These have included caus- blankets for the Ronald McDonald House. es such as ending world hunger, saving the Bayside’s support of the Ronald McDonald whales, saving the elephants, and support- House continued as Bayside staff members Stormonth students enjoyed a beautiful field Bayside students explored the laws of ing Pathfinders, a local homeless shelter gathered at the facility on May 10th to pro- day to celebrate their hard work over the motion through a hands on roller coaster for youth. The 6th grade sponsored a drive vide a meal for the families currently resid- 2017-2018 school year. science lab. for the Stork’s Nest Program at St. Joseph’s ing there. Hospital, collecting baby items for 6 Fox Point-Bayside District Newsletter / Summer 2018 Fox Point-Bayside District Newsletter / Summer 2018 7

gifted a Hackberry tree to add to As we say goodbye to a few of our Stormonth News the Stormonth property. staff members after many years of dedication to our school com- May brought with it additional munity, Kathy Wachs, Tom Tobin, planned school wide events, such Patty Stark, and Patti Benson, we as the PTO sponsored Special are looking to make a few internal Karen Grimm-Nilsen Interest Day, Safety Week, and changes for the following school Stormonth Elementary Principal Students learning about safety mini-concerts. I would like to year. Next school year, Jennifer with the local police departments thank the Fox Point and Bayside Ahles will be taking over the LMC/ Police departments for helping to Makerspace, Michelle Mullen will Celebrating retiring Stormonth Teachers Kathy Wachs, organize Safety week and Shaina be moving into the Talent Devel- I cannot believe the end of the 2018 Wisconsin Title 1 School of them. It makes my heart so happy Tom Tobin, and Patty Stark Murn, our music teacher, for opment and reading intervention- 2017-2018 school year has come Recognition Award. Stormonth to be part of this community and preparing our students to show off ist role, Tom Story will be moving and gone. As I think back, I won- is being recognized as a High school. Schroeder for being named the their singing and dancing skills to from 3rd grade to 4th grade, Kim der where the time went. We have Achieving school. The criteria for Teacher’s Association Teacher of the parents during their mini-con- Christensen will be heading over had another successful school being a High Achieving school As I think back to the last couple the Year for Stormonth. certs. to Bayside to teach 6th grade year. Some big news I would like includes closing our achievement of months, I recognize we have math, Ryan Scanlan has been to share with you is that, about a gaps as well as demonstrating accomplished a lot. Our 3rd and With summer upon us, we are The winners of the National hired as our new full time phys- month ago, I received a letter from high achievement across content 4th grade students completed the working on schedules and final- Spanish Poster Contest were ical education teacher, and Mike Wisconsin Department of Public areas. I couldn’t be more proud of state Forward Exam. Among other izing class placements. Many of announced and Ellery S. won 1st Sells, currently at Bayside Middle Instruction letting me know that the work my staff does day in and uses, the state reviews data from our teachers will engage in profes- place for the 4th-5th grade cate- School, will be joining our Special Stormonth had earned a 2017- day out. This award is them, it’s all this testing to qualify schools for sional development in the areas gory. Congratulations to Sophie J. Education team for one year with the School of Recognition award of reading/writing, professional Hannah G., Ellery S., Harrison K., the goal of transitioning back to that we received this year. The learning communities, and equity Lucy D., and Alissyn K. for earning BMS for the 2019-2020 school high quality teaching that occurs training. Facilities wise, our park- ribbons and prizes for their partic- year. I would also like to recognize daily in our classrooms is reflected ing lots and playgrounds will be ipation in the State Spanish Poster Mindy Makinster for her 25 years in the high scores earned by your redone along with some painting Contest. Congrats! of service to our district and Kate children, our students. Thank you of various spaces as well as clean- for sending us your very best. ing and preparing the building for 3rd and 4th grade students proudly share their awards for the fall. Many other activities have oc- competing in the National Spanish Poster Contest. curred such as the PTO sponsored I want to take this time to thank spring Book Fair, the Teacher’s parents and community members Association sponsored Cake Walk, for your dedication and time to and our Arbor Day program. I making this an awesome school want to thank the Village Garden year. We could not do what we Club and the Village Forester, John do without your support. It truly Gall, for organizing the Arbor Day takes a village to guide and teach event. We are so happy to be con- our students to be the best they Students celebrate Arbor Day nected to this group that helps our can be. From my heart to yours, with community volunteers children understand the impor- thank you for all you do. tance of trees. This year, we were 8 Fox Point-Bayside District Newsletter / Summer 2018 Fox Point-Bayside District Newsletter / Summer 2018 9

of Joseph Campbell and Assistant Athletic Director Brian Barry since Students learn to develop their Director Stacey Houck. this year marks his 25th year of own apps with Matthew Hahn coaching all sports here at Bayside of UWM’s App Brewery Spring brought with it a very busy Middle School! Quite an impres- Bayside News school sports season, with tennis, sive milestone! softball, and track! Our Bayside tennis team, coached by Brian The Bayside Middle School mak- Jodi Hackl Barry, played well this year and erspace continued to be a popular Bayside Middle School Principal finished their season with a 6 -3 learning center where students record. The track team, coached explored and discovered. Over by Brandon Blahnik and Assistant the school year, students em- Coaches Brittny Dettro and Jessica barked on projects ranging from Bayside students have been busy The students are really enjoying featured on the 8th grade t-shirt. Owens, made a great showing at breaking down electronics, build- this spring participating in a the uplifting music as they move to Athanasia M.’s design will be im- all of the spring track meets. They ing their own computer from variety of activities ranging from their next class! printed on the Music Department came out the winner in several salvaged parts, knitting, coding, Kohl’s Field Trip Grant Program. fundraisers, field trips, and per- t-shirt. The winning design for events, and broke some school and completing class projects. In forming arts concerts. We have some incredible artists the cover of the 8th grade Memory records in the process! The girls’ recent months, it featured an App We are grateful our students had and designers in our midst! Con- Book (shown above) was created softball team, coached by Eric Development Project which gave the opportunity to take part in Student Council wrapped up their tests were held for designing the by Finn D. Stillman and Jason Thurow, was students the opportunity to work educational programs at the Betty year with a fun musical contribu- cover of the Bayside Yearbook, very proud of their 5-1-1 record. with Mr. Hahn from UWM’s App Brinn Children’s Museum, Mil- tion to the school. They sponsored the 8th Grade Memory Book Our spring music concerts enter- We’d like to thank all of our athlet- Brewery. We are grateful to the waukee Public Museum, Milwau- a bake sale which raised money to and t-shirt, as well as the Music tained audiences on May 9th, 10th ic coaches for developing our stu- FPBS Educational Foundation for kee Zoo, and the Milwaukee Art help offset the costs for special pro- Department t-shirt. Vivi C.’s design and 16th. The 5th - 8th grade band, dent athletes, teaching them about funding Bayside’s incredible mak- Museum and thank Kris Lockhart gramming of our PA system which will be on the cover of the 2017-18 orchestra and choir students per- good sportsmanship, and helping erspace program! and Julie Trump for their efforts now plays music between classes. Yearbook. Erica K.’s design will be formed for parents and commu- them enjoy a great spring sports in applying for these educational nity members. The student body season. Finally, we’d especially This school year, each grade par- grants. 8th grade class celebrates their was also able to enjoy the music of like to acknowledge our Bayside ticipated in a field trip funded by promotion to high school with a their peers in an all-school music color run. The PTO continues to be a tre- assembly. We’re very proud of mendous support to our students our student musicians and grateful and teachers. Recently our read- for our talented music directors, ing teachers received over 5,000 Stephanie Traska, Laurie Asch, and Scholastic Dollars to purchase Joseph Campbell! books for their classrooms. The PTO also sponsored the 5th grade Our music theater program in-house field trip “Birds of Prey” finished off on a high note this presented by the Schlitz Audubon year with the production of “High Center and funded a generous School Musical, Jr.!” This entertain- portion of the Spanish and French ing musical showcased an amazing end-of-year restaurant field trips, a field of talented student actors Cast and stage crew from the middle school’s spring musical cultural experience enjoyed by 8th and singers, under the direction grade World Language students. 10 Fox Point-Bayside District Newsletter / Summer 2018 Fox Point-Bayside District Newsletter / Summer 2018 11

With the end of the year, also PTO News came our last Kids’ Night Out, Dear Friends of Fox Point-Bayside Schools: Bayside Activity Nights (BAN), Safety Week, and Special Interest It is through the generous contribution from our families and Christine Duback Day. Thank you so much to every- Fox Point-Bayside PTO President households that the Educational Foundation was able to surpass one who made these events great their fundraising goal. The Educational Foundation was able to successes! We also want to thank raise $65,000 for our schools!!! our amazing community partners, I can’t believe that the end of Stormonth and Bayside to buy including Corner Bakery Cafe, Dr. I am excited to share that the Makerspace Initiative is being another fabulous school year is books, classroom supplies, and ful- Dawg, and Baskin Robbins, for The Fox Point-Bayside Educational expanded with a new master vision for a future-ready library behind us! The PTO worked hard fill other school needs. The nearly hosting recent Restaurant Nights! Foundation exists to enhance the and media center at Stormonth Elementary. That means that the to end the year with many exciting $3,000 raised from Coin Wars and learning environment at Stor- funds raised will be put to work toward an even greater vision events and support our amazing gift certificates was divided among The PTO Fund Allocation Com- month Elementary and Bayside that improves not only the elementary educational facilities, but schools. Stormonth teachers to spend at mittee has approved more than Middle schools. also the educational experience of our children. Plans for the new the Book Fair. A special thanks to $30,680 in new projects for our LMC are in the development phase, but promise to maximize on On June 2nd, we held our largest the many volunteers who helped schools. Recent projects that have As an organization, the Founda- the makerspace our fundraising efforts helped establish. fundraiser of the year, the Cupcake set-up, staff, and tear down the been funded include: books to tion focuses on large enduring Color Run! Participants warmed book fair. support the Stormonth and Bay- projects specifically fulfilling the We, as a community, have much to be proud of and excited for as up with Zumba, ran or walked, side literacy programs, Stormonth district needs. we look to the 2018-2019 school year. Beginning in the fall, the and then stayed to win generously We also want to extend a mas- Science, Technology, Engineering Educational Foundation board will champion new efforts to sup- donated raffle items, play games, sive thank you to all those fami- & Math (STEM) materials, Stor- Board of Directors 2017-2018 port our schools with even greater determination fueled by the have lunch, and, of course, eat lies who contributed to Teacher month classroom furniture and Zia Maskara, President generosity of our community. Just as we made it happen before, cupcakes! Thank you to all of our Appreciation Week and all of the water stations, Smart TVs for the Beth Gould, Treasurer we will do it again! generous sponsors and volunteers volunteers who made it hap- Stormonth cafeteria and Bayside Andrea Bernstein, Secretary for their support. pen! We love being able to spoil makerspace, Stormonth special We want to connect with you, our district households and fam- our amazing and very deserving education materials, and 4th to 5th Monica Arnstein ilies. Have you found us online yet? We are easier to find and On May 22nd, the PTO hosted a teachers and staff! Here’s a quick grade transition funding. Nicole Cook connect with at our dedicated website and Facebook page. Youth Mental Health Presentation rundown of the week’s many Mark Guckeyson www.fpbedfoundation.org and Discussion with Dr. Steven highlights at both district schools: It has been an honor to serve Gunter Kocourek facebook.com/foxpointbaysideeducationafoundation Dykstra, a Clinical Psychologist breakfast on Monday, adorable as President of this wonderful Chrissy Kruger-Gruendyke with the Milwaukee Behavioral cakes and cupcakes on Tuesday, organization comprised of so many Helena Laven Sincerely, Health Division and director of the lunch on Wednesday, chair mas- incredible Board members, event Carrie O’Connor County Trauma Response Team. sages throughout the week, daily chairs, teachers, and volunteers Jane Ramanujam He provided insights on mental raffle so that all 140+ teachers and who work hard all year long to health, with a special emphasis on staff members could receive an ensure that all of our children Zia Maskara, President, Parent, Community Member bullying, trauma, development, awesome gift, and the teachers’ receive the best possible education 414.477.6274 and growing up in our modern age. lounges were filled with snacks and are supported by their school [email protected] and cold drinks all week long and community. I hope you all have a Thank you to everyone who at- spruced up with flowers, colorful fun, safe, and healthy summer and tended our Spring Book Fair! The decorations, and signs of appreci- I look forward to seeing you next $5,000 raised will be split between ation. fall! Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID 12 Fox Point-Bayside District Newsletter / Summer 2018 Milwaukee, WI Permit No. 4429

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Volunteer Opportunities

Interested in helping out in our school district? Consider the following volunteer opportunities. Follow our social media ac- counts to learn more about dis- District Volunteer Opportunities trict and school happenings. The Fox Point-Bayside Educational Foundation - email Zia Maskara ([email protected]) The Fox Point-Bayside Parent Teacher Organization - email Christine Duback ([email protected]) www.facebook.com/FoxPoint- BaysideSchoolDistrict/ Stormonth Elementary School Volunteer www.facebook.com/stor- Opportunities monthelementary/ Read with Children Volunteer Lunch Room Volunteer www.facebook.com/baysidemid- Playground Volunteer dleschool Library Volunteer

twitter.com/stormonthfpbs Please contact Stormonth Elementary School at 414- twitter.com/baysidefpbs 247-4102 if you are interested in any of these volunteer opportunities. www.instagram.com/stor- monthelementary/ Bayside Middle School Volunteer Opportunities Art Room Volunteer www.instagram.com/baysidef- Lunch Room and Recess Volunteer pbs/ Please contact Bayside Middle School at 414-247-4201 if you are interested in any of these volunteer opportunities.