Special Alert: Coronavirus
At this time, Governor Evers has closed all schools in Wisconsin for the remainder of the academic year. Parents will be updated through email and this page as more information becomes available. For reliable information about COVID-19 and Coronavirus please consult the Centers for Disease Control and Department of Health Services Information:
Update from Nativity
Dear Nativity Families,
The 2019- 2020 year is coming to a close. We are thankful for the various ways our families and teachers have supported and worked hard for our students during this difficult time. The year has been filled with many wonderful learning experiences for our families, faculty, and staff. We are very proud of all that our students have accomplished this year and all the ways they have lived out our core values!
We are preparing and ensuring we are following all guidelines from the Milwaukee Archdiocese, CDC, and local Milwaukee government entities to ensure we have a safe school year. We look forward to the summer and also look towards the next school year to continue this wonderful work alongside you. We will provide you with more information on the start of our 2020-2021 school year as we continue to plan for it.
Below you will find our updates, please read them carefully.
June 2, 2020 – Parent Communication
Resources for Parents
Thank you for helping your students continue their studies at home during this school closure. Clever allows your students to access all blending learning accounts on any tablet or computer. Students should be spending 20-30 minutes a day on both their reading and math blended learning programs for a total of 40-60 minutes each day. Additional resources will be added to Clever throughout the month.
If you have any difficulty accessing Clever or additional questions, please reach out to your child’s homeroom teacher. We are happy to help any way we can.
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Access Clever
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Google Classroom Frequently Asked Questions
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Google Classroom Log-in Instructions Video – English
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Google Classroom Log-in Instructions Video – Spanish
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Google Classroom Upload a Photo or Video – English
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Google Classroom Upload a Photo or Video – Spanish
- Google Classroom Rules and Expectations
Supplemental Resources
Students are responsible for completing their packets and work in Clever as part of the core curriculum. If you are interested in additional educational resources to supplement their work in Clever, the following sites have been reviewed by our academic team.
- Audible for Kids – Audible is giving free access to all kids’ audiobooks, no login/credit card required.
- Los beneficios de la lectura, contar cuentos oralmente y escritura en nuestras casas – This video gives fantastic tips on supporting reading and writing at home. It is from the creators of our K-5 ELA curriculum.
- Free eBooks Access – We wish you could come get books from our classroom and school library, but until we return, here is a list of 25 ways to access eBooks for free.
- Learn at Home with YouTube – Want to learn something new today? YouTube has organized these channels of virtual lessons by age group.
- Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems – Spend your lunch getting daily drawing classes with this popular children’s illustrator.
- National Geographic for Kids – Explore the world with videos, games, articles, etc. covering National Geographic content for kids.
- PBS Wisconsin Videos – PBS Wisconsin is showing videos throughout the day for at home learning.
- Scholastic Learn at Home – Scholastic is a favorite resource of teachers! This site includes daily/weekly projects, videos, articles, etc. to do from home.
- Storyline – This page has hundreds of videos of famous people reading aloud their favorite picture books.
- Ted Talks List for Kids and Teens – Ted Talks are short talks given by experts on a topic they love. Here is a list of 35 Ted Talks for students.
- Time for Kids Digital Library – This website is providing free access to the Time for Kids Digital Library for grades K-5. Time for Kids covers current events and teaches about the world through nonfiction articles.
- Virtual Field Trips – This list of 25 virtual field trips for kids will have your kids forgetting they’re stuck at home!
- XtraMath – With this website, you can create a free account for your child to practice fact fluency in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Ayuda Mutua MKE – Facebook group which provides community updates around the Coronavirus, as well as detailed information regarding donations and other social supports.
- Care for Your Coronavirus Anxiety – Free meditations, expert advice, and more on taking care of your mental health during the pandemic.
- Child Care Information for Essential Workers – The Department of Children and Family Services in Wisconsin is working to provide all essential workers child care.
- Coping in Hard Times: Fact Sheet for Parents – A guide to supporting yourself and your family when your family’s financial situation changes due to something like the Coronavirus.
- Imagine Neighborhood Podcast – The podcast episode on the Coronavirus helps parents and children together have a conversation about what is going on, and how children may be feeling about it.
- NCTSN Games and Activities – Simple, free games and activities that children, adolescents, and parents can play together while at home during this quarantine – almost none of which involve a screen!
- NCTSN Guide for Families – Available in English and Spanish, The National Child Traumatic Stress Network has created this guide for parents to use when supporting children of different ages.
- The Child Mind Institute – The Child Mind Institute, has excellent tips on how to keep your child feeling nurtured and safe during an unpredictable time.