Fox Point-Bayside GROW: Growing Relationships, Opportunities, and Wonder: Full Schedule

7:45am PDT

Welcome and Connect

Welcome to FPBS GROW! We are looking forward to our time together as a team.

Breakfast and coffee will be provided.

WIFI User:
No Password:

Please park in lot H or I. Our morning session will begin in the Albrecht building. A PDF map is attached.

Parking Lot H
Parking Lot I
- When arriving to CUW, please follow the signs on the road guiding you to Lot H and I
- Enter through Wartburg Hall and follow the signs to Luptak
Luptak Terrace Room is located in Albrecht Hall

CUW CampusMap 2d Horizontal v3 2023 (1) pdf

Monday June 3, 2024 7:45am - 8:15am PDT
Luptak Terrace Room

Break

8:15am PDT

Keynote: Engaging Academic Curiosity

Join us for our kickoff session. We'll explore the elements of our strategic plan, focusing in on Pillar 1: Engaging Academic Curiosity. Come ready to learn and work with your team.

Speakers

Laura Dahm

Director of Teaching and Learning, Fox Point Bayside School District

Dr. Theresa Ewald

Associate Director, Institute for Personalized Learning

Dr. Theresa Ewald is the former Assistant Superintendent of the Kettle Moraine School District,and an educational consultant with 30 years of experience in transforming learning for allstudents. Theresa coaches and mentors educational leaders, organizations and state leaders asthey... Read More →

Monday June 3, 2024 8:15am - 11:00am PDT
Luptak Terrace Room

Morning Session - Required

11:00am PDT

Lunch

A lunch buffet will be provided by the District

Tex-Mex Taco Buffet Bar

Monday June 3, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Luptak Terrace Room

Lunch

12:00pm PDT

Computational Thinking in a Computer Science World

In this session, teachers will explore practical methods to foster problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and creativity in students, preparing them for success in a technology-driven world. Participants will learn how to infuse computational thinking principles into various subjects beyond computer science, cultivating a mindset that emphasizes logical reasoning, algorithmic thinking, and abstraction. Through hands-on activities and collaborative exercises, educators will discover how to leverage design thinking frameworks to inspire student-driven solutions and real-world applications.

Speakers

Holly Myhre

Monday June 3, 2024 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Chemnitz Classroom #004

Breakout Session #1

12:00pm PDT

Elevating Learner Voice

Allowing space for the learner's voice is crucial to making the shift to learner-centered practice. When learners have opportunities to share their perspectives, participate in decision-making, set goals, and take ownership of their progress, their overall commitment to, and confidence in, learning grows. This session will introduce you to a variety of strategies that are known to get learners talking and elevating their voices!

Learning Intentions:

Explore the importance of learner voice in the classroom
Identify opportunities and strategies to increase learner voice in your classroom
Create a plan to integrate learner voice in your own learning environment

Speakers

Dria Setter

PD Specialist, CESA #1 - The Institute for Personalized Learning

Monday June 3, 2024 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Chemnitz Classroom #006

Breakout Session #1

12:00pm PDT

Multiple Instructional Methods and Modes for the Elementary Classroom

Adding variety to your instructional methods and modes allows you to personalize and be responsive to the needs of your learners. During this session, you will look at the differences between face-to-face, virtual, and blended modes of learning, and explore specific resources, such as must-do / may-do lists, choice boards, and playlists, to leverage in a variety of situations.

Learning Intentions:

Explore different modes of learning
Learn about a variety of instructional methods and their benefits
Explore how a shift in the roles of educators and learners can support the implementation of multiple instructional methods and modes

Speakers

Kate Sommerville

Professional Development Specialist, The Institute for Personalized Learning

Kate Sommerville serves as a Professional Development Specialist at the Institute for Personalized Learning, an education innovation lab dedicated to the transformation of public education. Kate uses her creativity and enthusiasm to support educators as they rethink their instructional... Read More →

Monday June 3, 2024 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Chemnitz Classroom #005

Breakout Session #1

12:00pm PDT

Multiple Instructional Methods and Modes for the Secondary Educator

Adding variety to your instructional methods and modes allows you to personalize and be responsive to the needs of your learners. During this course, you will look at the differences between face-to-face, virtual, and blended modes of learning, and explore specific resources, such as must-do / may-do lists, choice boards, and playlists, to leverage in a variety of situations.

Learning Intentions:

Explore different modes of learning
Learn about a variety of instructional methods and their benefits
Explore how a shift in the roles of educators and learners can support the implementation of multiple instructional methods and modes

Speakers

Zak Lenski

Monday June 3, 2024 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Chemnitz Classroom #008

Breakout Session #1

12:00pm PDT

Nurturing a Culture of Agency

Creating a culture that nurtures independence and agency is key to helping our learners navigate their life and positively impact their circumstances. As educators, that means we must consider what we are doing for our learners that they could, or should, be doing for themselves. In this session, you will explore strategies to support the development of lifelong learners who are intrinsically motivated and find purpose and take ownership of their learning.

Learning Intentions:

Gain an understanding of what is meant by learner agency
Explore a variety of strategies that can help build a culture of learner agency
Determine the strategies that will best support a culture of learner agency in your classroom

Speakers

Dr. Theresa Ewald

Associate Director, Institute for Personalized Learning

Monday June 3, 2024 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Chemnitz Classroom #007

Breakout Session #1

1:30pm PDT

Break

Monday June 3, 2024 1:30pm - 1:45pm PDT
On Your Own

Break

1:45pm PDT

Assessment as Evidence for Learning

As learning and teaching practices transform, and as the roles of educators and learners continue to evolve, it is essential that we rethink our assessment practices. Assessment is the primary tool learners and educators use to determine their readiness level for learning. It is also one of the main forms of dialogue between learners and educators. This session will help you find new ways to leverage assessment as a means to make learning and teaching more dynamic and responsive.

Learning Intentions:

Reflect on the importance of assessment
Explore comprehensive assessment systems
Consider the ways that assessment could be restructured to include learners in the process

Speakers

Dr. Theresa Ewald

Associate Director, Institute for Personalized Learning

Monday June 3, 2024 1:45pm - 3:15pm PDT
Chemnitz Classroom #007

Breakout Session #2

1:45pm PDT

Elevating Learner Voice

Explore the importance of learner voice in the classroom
Identify opportunities and strategies to increase learner voice in your classroom
Create a plan to integrate learner voice in your own learning environment

Speakers

Dria Setter

PD Specialist, CESA #1 - The Institute for Personalized Learning

Monday June 3, 2024 1:45pm - 3:15pm PDT
Chemnitz Classroom #006

Breakout Session #2

1:45pm PDT

Exploring Play: The Power of Purposeful Learning through Play

This session is crafted to explore how play-based activities can enhance social learning, foster creativity, and promote holistic development among young learners. Participants will discover practical strategies and engaging activities that seamlessly integrate play into daily lessons, enabling students to explore concepts, develop problem-solving skills, and build meaningful connections with peers. Join us in embracing play-based learning as a cornerstone of education, where every moment becomes an opportunity for discovery, connection, and meaningful learning.

Speakers

Laura Dahm

Director of Teaching and Learning, Fox Point Bayside School District

Monday June 3, 2024 1:45pm - 3:15pm PDT
Chemnitz Classroom #016

Breakout Session #2

1:45pm PDT

Fostering Curiosity for Deeper Learning

Curiosity is the fuel for discovery, inquiry, and understanding. Cultivating this curiosity in our learners will jump-start intrinsic motivation and allow for deeper learning. In this course, you will explore strategies to create curious thinkers and uncover opportunities to build wonder with learners. Let’s make exploration, fun, and curiosity a part of their day, every day!

Learning Intentions:

Understand the importance of curiosity-driven learning
Identify ways to bring curiosity and wonder into your learning environment
Explore strategies to foster curiosity in your learners

Speakers

Kate Sommerville

Professional Development Specialist, The Institute for Personalized Learning

Monday June 3, 2024 1:45pm - 3:15pm PDT
Chemnitz Classroom #005

Breakout Session #2

1:45pm PDT

Inquiry Based Approach to Learning

In this course, you will develop an understanding of inquiry-based learning and how it adds value to the learning environment. Discover ways to increase agency in your classroom and include learners in the decision-making process. You will then use this knowledge to outline an inquiry-based lesson or unit that guides learners in discovering areas of interest, asking meaningful questions, and finding answers to the questions they generate.

Learning Intentions:

Define and explore types of inquiry
Examine the shifting roles of educators and learners
Unpack the inquiry cycle
Plan an inquiry-based unit
Prepare your environment for inquiry-based learning

Speakers

Holly Myhre

Monday June 3, 2024 1:45pm - 3:15pm PDT
Chemnitz Classroom #004

Breakout Session #2

1:45pm PDT

The Building Blocks of Teaching in a Block Schedule

In this dynamic workshop, educators will explore innovative approaches to effectively engage students within a block schedule framework, where longer class periods provide opportunities for deeper learning and meaningful exploration. By the end of this session, teachers will leave equipped with a toolkit of practical ideas and strategies to optimize instructional time, enhance student engagement, and cultivate a vibrant learning environment within a block schedule setting.

Adapting lesson planning for longer class periods to maintain student interest and focus.
Incorporating active learning strategies and differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse student needs.
Leveraging technology and multimedia resources for interactive and experiential learning.
Implementing effective classroom management techniques specific to block scheduling.
Promoting student ownership of learning through project-based assessments and deeper exploration of topics.

Speakers

Zak Lenski

Monday June 3, 2024 1:45pm - 3:15pm PDT
Chemnitz Classroom #008

Breakout Session #2

3:15pm PDT

Wellness Block - Enjoy a walk on campus trails and the Lake Michigan shoreline

This is an optional session. Join fellow colleagues to walk on the trails on campus or take the steps down to the shore of Lake Michigan.

CUWWalkingTrails pdf

Monday June 3, 2024 3:15pm - 4:00pm PDT

Wellness Block

3:15pm PDT

Wellness Block - Sunshine Yoga

Join Michelle Mullen for an outdoor Yoga practice. During our practice, we'll explore the theme of Gratitude as we combine gentle yoga poses with breathing exercises and restorative postures to stretch and strengthen the body, reduce stress and calm the mind. Please bring a yoga mat or towel with you as well as any props you may want to use (i.e. blocks, bolster).
FYI - It may be cool off the lake, please dress accordingly!

Speakers

Michelle Mullen

First Grade Teacher

Monday June 3, 2024 3:15pm - 4:00pm PDT
Chapel Courtyard

Wellness Block

8:00am PDT

Welcome and Coffee

Morning refreshments provided

Tuesday June 4, 2024 8:00am - 8:15am PDT
Luptak Terrace Room

Break

8:15am PDT

Keynote: Reigniting our PLCs

Today we'll dive into elements of a strong PLC. Alongside your team, you will work to create norms, reground yourself in the PLC questions and grow a strong culture of professional learning together.

Years of Service Acknowledgement
Retirees Acknowledgement
PLC Bootcamp Visioning
Set Next Year Intentional Goal - Find Entrypoint

Tuesday June 4, 2024 8:15am - 11:00am PDT
Luptak Terrace Room

Morning Session - Required

11:00am PDT

Lunch on your own

Tuesday June 4, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

Lunch

12:10pm PDT

Concussion Awareness: PhyEd and Athletics

Target audience: Phy Ed teachers, Monica, coaches

This course provides phy ed staff, coaches, athletic directors, administrators and other athletic staff members with an overview of concussion dangers – as well as best practices to minimize concussion risks and ensure proper care for student athletes.

Topics include: signs and symptoms of concussions, best practices and policies, including Rowan's Law concussion guidelines.

Speakers

Monica Cain

Tuesday June 4, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm PDT
Chemnitz Classroom #004

Breakout Session #1

Audience Phy Ed

12:10pm PDT

Creation of Toolkits for Small Group Math Instruction

Collaboration with Abby Piatti for making a small group tool kit for math small groups

Speakers

Abby Piatti

District Math Coach

Sarah Johnson

Math Interventionist

Tuesday June 4, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm PDT
Chemnitz Classroom #005

Breakout Session #1

12:10pm PDT

Integrating AI in Teaching: Enhancing Classroom Practices

Join us for an engaging session on leveraging AI in teaching to enhance your classroom practices! In this workshop, you'll discover how to use AI tools across a variety of topics and tasks to support your teaching and boost student engagement.
Session Highlights:

Writing Letters to Parents: Learn how AI can help you craft personalized, effective communications to keep parents informed and engaged.
Creating Model Papers: Discover how AI can aid in creating exemplary papers and projects to guide students in their assignments.
Assessing Student Work: Explore AI's potential for evaluating student work efficiently and fairly using rubrics, while providing constructive feedback.
Asking for Comments and Suggestions: Use AI to gather insights from students, parents, and colleagues, creating a collaborative educational environment.
Creating Math Problems: Find out how AI can generate a variety of math problems tailored to different skill levels and topics.
Supporting Lagging Behavioral Skills: Uncover AI tools to identify and address behavioral challenges, improving classroom management and student well-being.

Session Format:

Presentation: We'll begin with a detailed presentation on how AI can be applied to different teaching tasks.
Prompting Practice: Participants will engage in guided practice sessions to familiarize themselves with AI tools and techniques.
Hands-On Work: Apply your new knowledge during a dedicated work session, where you'll experiment with AI in your teaching practices.

By the end of the session, you'll have a deeper understanding of how to integrate AI into your teaching toolkit, empowering you to work smarter and enrich your students' learning experiences.

Speakers

Tom Story

Tuesday June 4, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm PDT
Chemnitz Classroom #006

Breakout Session #1

12:10pm PDT

News 2 You - Learning and Collaboration Time

This is a self-guided session for Special Ed teachers and classroom teachers to dig in and learn more about the N2Y Tool. Time is set aside for the Special Ed team to go through the program and better understand all that the tool has to offer.

Speakers

Self Led Group

Tuesday June 4, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm PDT
Chemnitz Classroom #008

Breakout Session #1

12:10pm PDT

The Joy of Reading: Summer Book Study Launch Party

Written by Donalyn Miller and Teri Lesesne, The Joy of Reading draws on their decades of work with students, teachers, and librarians, providing practices that nurture joy and create conditions for joyful reading. This will include a virtual visit by Donalyn herself! All attendees will receive a copy of their book. This session will be followed up with an optional book club meeting mid-summer, date yet to be determined, to discuss reading done outside of this session.

Speakers

Beth Lambie

District Literacy Coach

Tuesday June 4, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm PDT
Chemnitz Classroom #007

Breakout Session #1

12:10pm PDT

Collaborative Work Time

Room #012 and #016 are open for large and small group work time. You are also welcome to find additional workspace throughout the campus.

Tuesday June 4, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm PDT
Chemnitz Classroom #012 and #016

Collaborative Time

1:00pm PDT

Break

Refreshments and afternoon snacks available

Tuesday June 4, 2024 1:00pm - 1:10pm PDT

Break

1:10pm PDT

Continuing the Conversation - Building Community in How We Leverage Block Scheduling for Mathematic Instruction

Bayside Math Teachers are invited to join a brainstorming session to continue building on yesterday's work around engaging students in a block schedule. We will work to come up with common ideas of math classes.

Speakers

Abby Piatti

District Math Coach

Tuesday June 4, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm PDT
Chemnitz Classroom #005

Breakout Session #2

1:10pm PDT

Designing Reading Small Group Toolkits

During this interactive session, we will explore some high leverage tools to support small group instruction. You will have the opportunity to create some ready to use toolkits matched to reading foundational standards to support student learning needs

Speakers

Beth Lambie

District Literacy Coach

Tuesday June 4, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm PDT
Chemnitz Classroom #007

Breakout Session #2

1:10pm PDT

Google Building Blocks

Join this workshop session to learn about the new features that are embedded into Google Docs, Slides, and Forms, including templates, infused AI tools, and presentation efficiencies. We will go over tools together and attendees will have time to apply what they've learned.

Speakers

Amanda Orth

Director of Technology, Fox Point-Bayside School District

Amanda Orth works as the Technology Integration and Innovation Coordinator at Fox Point- Bayside School District. She loves coaching teachers and brainstorming new ideas and meaningful ways to integrate technology. She is passionate about 21st century skills, project-based learning... Read More →

Sami Koppa

Tuesday June 4, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm PDT
Chemnitz Classroom #008

Breakout Session #2

1:10pm PDT

Health Curriculum Redesign

Audience: Phy Ed Teachers, Amy Craine, and Monica - time to collaboration to review nutrition and health standards to align to Phy Ed and Health Course

Speakers

Monica Cain

Amy Craine

Tuesday June 4, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm PDT
Chemnitz Classroom #004

Breakout Session #2

1:10pm PDT

New Elective Course Development

Audience: Bayside teachers who are teaching a new elective course this fall (Teresa, David, Tania, Joe, Ken,)

Join Laura to work on creating a course syllabus for your elective.

Speakers

Laura Dahm

Director of Teaching and Learning, Fox Point Bayside School District

Tuesday June 4, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm PDT
Chemnitz Classroom #012

Breakout Session #2

1:10pm PDT

Widening your digital footprint with BadgerLink

Have you heard of BadgerLink? This free resource to Wisconsin Educators is a treasure trove of videos, articles, books, research at your finger tips. In this session you'll learn how to use the tool and how it can enhance your unit planning and resource finding.

Speakers

Chad Lehman

BMS Library Media Specialist

Tuesday June 4, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm PDT
Chemnitz Classroom #006

Breakout Session #2

1:10pm PDT

Collaborative Work Time

Room #012 and #016 are open for large and small group work time. You are also welcome to find additional workspace throughout the campus.

Tuesday June 4, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm PDT
Chemnitz Classroom #012 and #016

Collaborative Time

2:00pm PDT

Break

Refreshments and afternoon snacks available

Tuesday June 4, 2024 2:00pm - 2:10pm PDT

Break

2:10pm PDT

Building Destiny Collections

Come with a unit/topic in mind and we will guide you/your team in building a Destiny Collection as a landing page for all of the resources (library books, websites, videos, database links, photos, etc.) for you and students to access during that unit.

Speakers

Jillian Heise

PSS Library Media Specialist

Beth Lambie

District Literacy Coach

Tuesday June 4, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm PDT
Chemnitz Classroom #007

Breakout Session #3

2:10pm PDT

Career PD - ACP

Tuesday June 4, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm PDT
Chemnitz Room #004, 005, 006, 007, or 008

Breakout Session #3

2:10pm PDT

Enriching Classroom Assessments with the New Generation of Digital Creativity Tools

Podcasts! Videos! Student Choice! Project-based learning! You are providing so many creative opportunities for your students to demonstrate their learning! Join this session to review the basics and importance of including creative challenges throughout our students' days and learn about new free tools that can be easily incorporated into your classroom. The ability for students to create digital music (to accompany those amazing podcasts!) and digital art (to add another dimension to their documentaries!) has never been more accessible.

Speakers

Kris Lockhart

Talent Development Coordinator, Fox Point Bayside School District

David Oaks

Joe Campbell

Tuesday June 4, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm PDT
Chemnitz Classroom #008

Breakout Session #3

2:10pm PDT

Getting Your Feet Wet with Coding

Come to a collaborative opportunity to learn a little about the basics of getting started with Code.org. You'll work your way through some modular learning, and we will spend time thinking about how we can tie in student learning, pivot current projects to include coding elements.

Speakers

Laura Treat

Tuesday June 4, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm PDT
Chemnitz Classroom #006

Breakout Session #3

2:10pm PDT

Preparing for ACT 20

Join Laura Dahm to learn about changes based on recent Act 20 legislation in Wisconsin. This session is targeted towards teachers who want to learn the basics of upcoming changes.

Speakers

Laura Dahm

Director of Teaching and Learning, Fox Point Bayside School District

Tuesday June 4, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm PDT
Chemnitz Classroom #005

Breakout Session #3

2:10pm PDT

Sharpening the use of your Teacher Dashboard - Getting the most out of our online tools

Join this workshop session to cover topics of Dreambox, Moby Max, Canva, and AI Tools in Google Drive. Come learn about how we use the Teacher Dashboard, Dreambox and Moby Max to group and re-group students, as well as how we use Canva and Google Suites to enhance instructional delivery.

Speakers

Mary Jo Canham

Teacher

Emily Franke

BMS Science and Math Teacher

Tuesday June 4, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm PDT
Chemnitz Classroom #004

Breakout Session #3

2:10pm PDT

Collaborative Work Time

Tuesday June 4, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm PDT

Collaborative Time

3:15pm PDT

Wellness Block - Fox Point Bayside Olympics

This is an optional session.

Do you have what it takes to win the gold? Compete in the FPBS Olympics!

Designed by Brian Barry and Georgeanne Fularczyk
Prizes awarded to gold medal team
Meet (

Speakers

Brian Barry

Tuesday June 4, 2024 3:15pm - 4:00pm PDT
Chapel Courtyard

Wellness Block

8:00am PDT

RULER Team Planning

You will meet as a grade level team to continue planning for next year. Middle School Homeroom teachers please attend the grade level of your homeroom. Please bring your RULER notebook and a charged computer!

Meeting Rooms:
K4 - room #008 - Facilitated by Amanda Burns
K5 and Grade 1- room #012 - Facilitated by Michelle Mullen
Grade 2 and 3 - room #004 - Facilitated by Gregg Neuburg
Grade 4 and 5 - room #005 - Facilitated by Ashley Swanson
Grade 6 - room #006 - Facilitated by Jennie Otto
Grade 7 and 8 - room #007 - Facilitated by Charity James

Please put your work in:
Vertical PLCs Stomonth > RULER lessons and Resources
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

Meet your team in your assigned rooms at 8:00 AM. You are welcome to stay in your assigned room, or find other available space on campus to work.

Key team objectives:

Wednesday June 5, 2024 8:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Various Classrooms

Morning Session - Required

12:00pm PDT

Lunch on your own

On your own

Wednesday June 5, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
On Your Own

Lunch

1:00pm PDT

Collaboration and Work Time

Collaborative Time and Check Out Process

Collaborative time:

Space is available for you to work independently or with your team. Time slotted for continue collaborative unit planning, report cards, EE completion, team planning time, etc.

Check out with building principal:

Complete your Educator Effectiveness end of cycle reflection/summary in Frontline
Return your Key and Fob to building principal
Have report cards entered into IC
Class placements completed

When check out is completed, you are welcome to work your afternoon at a location that suits you!

Wednesday June 5, 2024 1:00pm - 3:15pm PDT
Chemnitz Room #004, 005, 006, 007, or 008

Collaborative Time

3:15pm PDT

Wellness Block - Trail Walking

Wellness Block - This is an optional session. Join fellow colleagues to walk on the trails on campus or take the steps down to the shore of Lake Michigan.

CUWWalkingTrails (1) pdf

Wednesday June 5, 2024 3:15pm - 4:00pm PDT

Wellness Block

9:00am PDT

Package A - Lynden Sculpture Garden and Schlitz Audubon

Sign up for Package on this google form - https://forms.gle/D4nTGBMfpRyQAnoL9

10:00 - 11:30 AM - Lynden Sculpture Garden
You will get an outside tour of the gardens with Anna Grosch, LSG's educational coordinator. You will hear highlights of various educational programs offered to schools and get to tour the gardens. Dress for the weather.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM - Lunch on Your Own and Travel

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM - Schlitz Audubon
Guided Forest Bathing: Forest Bathing is an immersive sensory experience that allows you perceive nature differently than before. You will be provided with a deeper understanding of the aspects of meditation and mindfulness that forest bathing brings. This experience will be best with comfy clothes and walking shoes.

Thursday June 6, 2024 9:00am - 4:00pm PDT

Package A

9:00am PDT

Package B - MSOE and UWM Planetarium

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9:30 - 11:30 AM - Milwaukee School of Engineering
Join MSOE leader, Elizabeth Taylor, at the Design Lab to learn about offerings for school groups and future student pathways. You will learn about MSOE STEM center resources and programs.

Fluid Power Challenge - The Fluid Power Action Challenge is a STEM-based competition that challenges middle school students to solve an engineering problem using fluid power. You will learn about how students work in teams to design and build a fluid power mechanism and compete against other teams in a timed competition.
STEM on Site - You will learn information on STEM on Site and have group do a STEM on Site activity(s) to experience it firsthand.
FIRST Robotics – You will learn information on FLL & FTC, community teams, and possibly think about bringing a team to our school or classroom!

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM - Lunch on your Own and Travel
FYI - the Milwaukee Art Museum has free admission today if you wanted to eat along the lakefront! Please leave ample time for parking and travel to be ready for the 1:45 planetarium experience.

1:45 PM - 2:45PM - UWM Planetarium.
This is a hands on experience for teachers to experience a typical planetarium program such as the Solar System Expedition with stargazing. You will also learn about the variety of programs offered to schools.

Thursday June 6, 2024 9:00am - 4:00pm PDT

Package B

9:00am PDT

Package C - Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and Usinger's Factory

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10:00 - 11:00 AM - Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
Participate in a guided tour of the Bradley Symphony Center where the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra performs. You will get a behind the scenes tour with Courtney Buvid, ACE and Education manager.

11:00AM - 1:00PM - Lunch on your Own and Travel
FYI - the Milwaukee Art Museum has free admission today if you wanted to eat along the lakefront! Please leave ample time for parking and travel to be ready for the 1:00 MSOE experience.

1:00 - 2:30 PM - Usinger's Famous Sausage
Join the world famous Usinger family for a one and a half hour factory floor tour. Food safety gear will be provided to wear over your clothes. Please dress accordingly as the factory is a brisk 37 degrees! The tour will include family history of how Usinger started in Milwaukee and will conclude with a tasting.

Thursday June 6, 2024 9:00am - 4:00pm PDT

Package C

9:00am PDT

Package D - Urban Ecology Center and Deep Lake Future

Sign up for Package on this google form - https://forms.gle/D4nTGBMfpRyQAnoL9
(limit 15 for this experience)

9:00 - 11:00 AM - The Urban Ecology Center- Riverside Park
Join Urban Ecology Center's Natalie Brunner for a building tour of the branch, followed by a presentation and some question and answer time about the Neighborhood Environmental Education Program. You will learn about other community programs they offer to students and youth, led by a team member from the Education Department and Community Programs Department.

11:00AM - 1:00PM Lunch on your Own and Travel
FYI the Milwaukee Art Museum has free admission today if you wanted to eat along the lakefront! Please leave ample time for parking and travel to be ready for the 1:00 Deep Lake Future experience.

1:00 - 2:30PM - Deep Lake Future
Join this session to experience Deep Lake Future, an immersive art exhibit that asks you to question the future of our Great Lakes. After spending time in the exhibit, you will meet one of the lead artists (and a parent in our district!), to explore how we can further design spaces to encourage creativity.

Thursday June 6, 2024 9:00am - 4:00pm PDT

Package D

9:00am PDT

Package E - Harrington Beach State Park and John Michael Kohler Art Preserve

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8:15 AM - Board bus to Harrington Beach State Park if you wish to drive

9:00AM -11:00AM Harrington Beach State Park

Guided hike at a local state park (it is about 30 minutes north of Bayside) that features beach, wetlands, and a quarry lake

11:00AM - 1:00PM Lunch on your own in downtown Sheboygan and Travel

1:00 - 2:30 PM - John Michael Kohler Art Preserve

The Art Preserve is an experimental space designed to house the Arts Center’s collection of over thirty-five artist-built environments. More than a building, it is a platform for ongoing explorations and investigations into these environments, their makers, and the Arts Center’s role as their institutional steward.

Thursday June 6, 2024 9:00am - 4:00pm PDT

Package E

9:00am PDT

Package F - Troubadour Bakery and Anchor Press, Paper, and Print (AP3)

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10:00 - 11:30 AM - Troubadour Bakery

Join Matthew Post, Director of Operations, and his team of experienced bakers at Colectivo Coffee's own Troubadour Bakery. Located in the Bayview neighborhood, Troubadour specializes in signature breads and partnering with local farms and producers around the Midwest. Attendees will learn about the history of Troubadour Bakery, the variety of careers within the operation, how the company connects to the world of science, and visit the bakery floor.

11:30 - 1:30 PM - Lunch on your own and Travel
FYI the Milwaukee Art Museum has free admission today if you wanted to eat along the lakefront! Please leave ample time for parking and travel to be ready for the 1:30 Anchor Press, Paper, and Print experience.

1:30 - 3:30 PM - Anchor Press, Paper and Print (AP3)

Your tour will start at the House of RAD, a collaborative space for artists, entrepreneurs, and businesses. Participants will experience a linocut workshop and leave with a print you have designed.

Thursday June 6, 2024 9:00am - 4:00pm PDT

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