MPS volunteers help make NFL Officiating Academy a success

September 2015

The NFL Officiating Academy provided an opportunity for many people who officiate football games for MPS to improve their skills.

MPS volunteers contribute to successful

NFL Officiating Academy for district referees

An opportunity to fine-tune officiating skills and gain knowledge from individuals who officiated at the collegiate and professional level were among the benefits of the first-ever NFL Officiating Academy in Milwaukee. Milwaukee Public Schools v olunteers played an important behind-the-scenes role to make the event a success. They were out early in the morning of the summer program at host site Lynde and Harry Bradley Technology and Trade School, setting up the field, posting signs and getting equipment ready for the expected 30 participants. Read more.

Serve in our lunchrooms.

MPS grad and supporters.

JA Biz Town volunteers.

Lunchroom assistants wanted

Our lunchroom assistants keep things running smoothly in cafeterias across the district! No food service experience necessary, but a willingness to jump in is required! Find a school near you and join the fun for as little as one lunch hour a week. Apply online for a lunchroom assistant position!

Volunteers needed for college and career fair

MPS high schoolers will visit UWM's campus as a part of the Fresh Coast Classic College and Career Fair on November 19. Lend a hand during the morning or afternoon shift and help the students have a great time while learning about opportunities after high school. Sign up!

Help MPS students

at JA BizTown

Running a business, cutting paychecks, and providing customer service are just a few of the skills students explore on their one-day trip to Junior Achievement. Be part of the financial literacy experience at BizTown with MPS 5th graders. All training is provided. Sign up for a one-day session at this high-energy, hands-on day of learning. Learn more!

Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darienne Driver presents a student at Franklin Pierce School with a backpack filled with school supplies.

The new school year is underway and we're excited to have our teachers and students back in the classroom.

Our teachers work hard to educate our students and with help from volunteers and support staff, students are sure to have a great and engaging learning environment. Throughout the school year we have about 3,000 dedicated volunteers performing a variety of tasks in our schools. Read more .

Volunteer Shout-Outs

Volunteers are lined up ready to greet students at Siefert on Day One.

Kohl's Associates in Action clean up landscaping at Holmes.

Volunteers from GE helped spruce up 17 MPS school buildings.

Day One

Volunteers helped greet students on playgrounds and at the front door of nearly all of our schools on the first day of school. By giving out high-fives and well wishes to students and families, we know our students are starting off the year feeling supported and encouraged!

Kohl's volunteers clean up landscaping

Kohl's Associates in Action helped with some landscaping and painting projects in August at Oliver Wendell Holmes School before the start of the school year.

GE volunteers serve at 17 MPS schools

Nearly 2,500 volunteers from GE spent one day in August at 17 MPS buildings painting, cleaning, landscaping and organizing to create an environment conducive for learning for thousands of students.

Welcome Back!

Summer is over and it's time to get to business! Background check approvals are going out to dozens of folks every day this time of year and we have parents and grandparents coming from all over the metro area to get started as new volunteers. It feels good to see so much support pouring in from all over to help our students succeed. You should feel good being a part of that community!

I encourage you to take a look at an opportunity, even a one-time or district-wide event that is new to you, and consider signing up. If you like what you do on the school level or are impressed by the work of the staff and students you see, expand your horizons and see even more of the great work going on within MPS!

It's going to be a great year!

As always, THANKS for all you do!

Cheers,

Heather Aschoff

MPS Volunteer Coordinator

Please consider donating your time and expertise to help our students succeed.

Rules on cell phones

and electronic devices

While in our buildings, we ask that you not use your cell phones or electronic devices while you are serving as a volunteer. Your cell phone may be a distraction to students and lead to missed academic opportunities, which is the opposite of what you want to do! We know it can be difficult to use that restraint, but know that you are setting a good example and students are learning from your behavior!

Important dates to remember

Make sure you take a peek at the school calendar for your school so you are aware of any no student attendance days this fall! Print out a copy and put it on your fridge for easy access!

Sign up to be an MPS volunteer today

If you applied to volunteer last fall, your approval is expiring this fall. Take a few moments and apply to be a volunteer for the 2015-16 school year. Your application will be good for 12 months from the day you are approved.

Heather Aschoff | Volunteer Coordinator | (414) 773-9823 | aschofha@milwaukee.k12.wi.us

About Milwaukee Public Schools

Milwaukee Public Schools is committed to accelerating student achievement, building positive relationships between youth and adults and cultivating leadership at all levels. The district's commitment to improvement continues to show results:

More MPS students are meeting reading standards
The MPS Class of 2015 earned $39+ million in scholarships; and
MPS is home to 7 of the state's top high schools according to U.S. News and World Report and The Washington Post.

Learn more about MPS by visiting our website. More MPS news is available at mpsmke.com/news.

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