The Science Department has landed James Gates from the University of Maryland, a big name in science.  He will be speaking to our HS students on February 28^th.

Sylvester James Gates, Jr. received two bachelor degrees (one in Math and a second in Physics) from the Massachusetts Institiute of Technology in 1973, and a Ph.D. in physics from MIT in 1977. His thesis was the first one written at MIT on the Topic of SUSY.* He has been featured on four PBS specials such as "Breakthrough: The Changing Face of Science in America."

He is a science celebrity in the same league of Carl Sagan and Steven Hawking. He discussion will be a great opportunity for our science students.

Thank you Science Department, for scooping up this great scientist to advance science in this community.

The public is invited to attend a brief presentation and provide feedback on potential changes to the school district.

 http://sdmf.k12.wi.us/sdmf2/news/reconfiguration.html

http://sdmf.k12.wi.us/sdmf2/news/reconfiguration.html

When: Monday, February 25th, at 6:45 pm

 Where: North Jr. High School

 Remember, there will be an overview of how both Math programs are performing on March 3rd, at the Community Center at 6:30

http://blogs.menomoneefallsnow.com/blogage/archive/2008/02/10/math-programs-defined-and-compared-march-3rd.aspx

Many of you may not know it but a lot of your fellow citizens are involved in a group call the "Finance Study Group." The goal of the group is to identify andeliminate waste, as well as to make sure that as many dollars go toward the actual classroom education of all students in Menomonee Falls. Some of the functions have that have taken place: Survey to staff to identify cost savings. comparing our district to neighboring districts to compare cost and performance as well as many other productive items stated below in the agenda for the next meetng. Please attend, and join, if you have an interrest in this group.

School Finance Study GroupAgenda 

                                                          Thursday, February 21, 2008

Room 109

   1.         (7:00 p.m.)       Meeting called to order                                     Scott Ternes

            (1 minute)                        Introductions (as necessary)

2.         (7:01 p.m.)       Non-Resident Enrollment Report                                  Keith Marty

            (49 minutes)         -Summary of Board/Administration Study                     Jeff Gross

                                    -Cost/Benefit Analysis                                      Patti Keller 

3.         (7:50 p.m.)       Germain Report                                                            Keith Marty

            (30 minutes)         -Implementation and Progress                            

4.         (8:20 p.m.)       Other Work/Efficiencies-to-Date                                  Jeff Gross

            (10 minutes)         -Copiers

                                    -Technology (Leasing)                                                                         

5.         (8:30 p.m.)       Kent Eliason’s Report                                                              Group

            (20 minutes)            -Next up for Analysis           

6.         (8:50 p.m.)       Agenda Determination for March 13^th               Group

            (10 minutes)             

7.         (9:00 p.m.)       Adjourn

This group has been involved for almost 2 years, founded by Tony Cherney and Keith Marty and , unfortunately, not many citizens are aware of it. FYI, the "Germain Report" was an external audit conducted by an impartial entity to identify strength and weakness in the district. One of the goals of the group is to ensure we stay on task in addressing the recommendations.

 The active membership of the group is: Scott Ternes, group leader, Keith Pollak, Kent Eliason, (Bankers) Dave Berg, Controller, JCI Phil Strosahl, CPA, Jim Lein, Auditor, Andy Mohrfield CPA, Faith Vanderhorst CPA and SB MemberMickey Chavennes, Kathy McBride, (Teachers) Keith Marty, Jeff Gross, new MFSD Business Manager, Bill Hintz, (Administration), Jerry Brandeman (sorry Jerry if I spelled your name wrong) business owner, Tony Cherney, Ted Klumb, (business owner an SB members, Don Eisenhauer, engineer and SB member, an probably others tht I cannot recall from memory, Please thank them fo their service to the community and ask them questions about what thisgroup does.

And probably the greatest.

 Happy Birthday President Lincoln

The Chair and Co-Chair of the Menomonee Falls School District Math Department will give a presentation to the public on March 3^rd at 6:30. Save the date.

The highlight of the evening will be the contrast and comparison of the CMP and IMP Math programs offered in the district using actual test score data.

Get the facts on how each program is affecting our students and decide for yourself.

More details as they become available. Please check Menomoneefallsnow.com or mfsd.k12.wi.us for more details.

 When: March 3rd at 6:30

Where: The Menomonee Falls Community Center

What: The Presentation of Hard Data on the Performance of the IMP and CMP Mathematics programs offered in the district

Who: Presented by the Chair and Co-Chair of the MFSD Mathematics Department