Amplify Newsletter

For the week ending October 20th, parents are scheduling parent-teacher conferences. Parents are learning about their child’s progress and some cool content they are learning. We discussed different ways to enrich the learning partnership with UMA and parents. In culinary, students are learning different chopping techniques and how to make breakfast from scratch. In business, students are learning about artificial intelligence and the metaverse.


Book of the Month

Winner of 1998, American Library Association, Best Books for Young Adults 
2002, Pennsylvania Young Readers' Choice Award 
2001, Sunshine State Young Readers Award 
2001, California Young Readers Medal for Middle School/Junior High 
2018, Bluestem Book Award Nominee 


UMA Courses

Business and Media Integration (Mr. Thompson):   

This week students are learning about generative A.I. The students are learning about Mid-journey and other generative A.I. tools. Students are learning how A.I. can be a useful and dangerous tool. We are also discussing the metaverse.  

Culinary Arts (Chef Alicia): 

This week students are learning how to make pizza dough. The students are learning how to properly chop onions and other vegetables. Chef Alicia showed students how to cook breakfast with a twist. The students made waffles from scratch along with eggs and French toast.  


NO SCHOOL

  • Friday, October 27th and Monday, October 30th – Fall Break 

  • November 10th  – Staff Collaboration Day  

  • November 22nd  – 24th - Thanksgiving Break. 

  • Here are the activities for Spirit Week: 

    • Monday - Pajama Day  

    • Tuesday - Decade Day: 2000s, 90s, and 60s  

    • Wednesday - Twin Day  

    • Thursday - Dress as a Famous Person Day 

The Homecoming Dance is on October 26th. The theme is Hollywood. Students are to come to the dance star-studded with their best outfits.  

 Location: Joel J Kinlow Memorial Center 
7841 W Appleton Ave (Congress)  Milwaukee, WI 53218 
Food: Mr. McGee of Funky Fresh  
Time: 6 PM –9 PM 
Colors: Red, Black, Gold 

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