FAMILY COMMUNICATION

Clear communication, with time protected for teaching.

ParentSquare keeps routine classroom questions and school updates in one place. These guidelines explain Mr. Acevedo’s classroom communication practices, when families can expect a response from him, and who can help fastest when a matter is urgent.

Mr. Acevedo’s classroom communication practice

The response window and availability listed below are Mr. Acevedo’s classroom practices. They are not an MPS districtwide response-time policy. Official school procedures still apply to urgent, attendance, transportation, dismissal, safety, and administrative matters.

Read MPS Relations with Parents Policy 9250 ↗

MR. ACEVEDO’S CONTRACT HOURS

My working hours are 7:10 AM–2:20 PM.

I read and respond to ParentSquare messages during my contract hours as teaching responsibilities allow. I do not work or respond to classroom messages outside of these hours. Under my classroom communication practice, please allow up to 72 hours during school days for a response.

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My classroom response window

I allow up to 72 hours during school days for non-urgent ParentSquare messages. A thoughtful response may require time to review information or speak with staff.

7:10–2:20

My contract hours

I do not work or respond before 7:10 AM or after 2:20 PM. A message may be sent at any time, but I will review it during a future contract-hours communication window.

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Time outside contract hours

I do not respond after 2:20 PM, on weekends, holidays, or school breaks. Those periods do not count toward my classroom’s 72-hour response window.

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Why I may not answer immediately

During the school day, my attention belongs to students. I may be teaching, supporting a small group, supervising children, or handling a classroom need. Protecting instructional time helps me give children safe, focused support—and allows me to give family messages the attention they deserve when I respond.

FAMILY APPOINTMENTS

Would you like to meet with me?

Please use the appointment calendar to choose an available meeting time. The times shown on the calendar are the times I have made available for family meetings.

  • Appointments are intended for non-urgent family conversations.
  • A meeting must be booked in advance through the appointment calendar.
  • Submitting a booking reserves only the times shown as available.
  • Include a brief topic so I can prepare for our conversation.
  • For transportation, dismissal, or urgent same-day needs, call the school office instead.
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Google Calendar appointments

Open the secure Google scheduling page to view available dates and times.

Book an appointment ↗You will leave the Family Hub and continue on Google Calendar.

CHOOSE THE FASTEST PATH

Who should I contact?

Using the right contact helps your message reach someone who is available and authorized to help.

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Send on ParentSquare

  • Questions about homework or classroom practice
  • A non-urgent update about your child
  • Questions about a classroom post or announcement
  • A request to schedule a conversation
  • Information that can wait for Mr. Acevedo’s 72-hour classroom response window
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Call the school office

  • Transportation or dismissal changes
  • A same-day absence or late arrival
  • An urgent health or safety concern
  • A message that must reach the school immediately
  • A same-day matter that cannot wait for ParentSquare
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Contact administration

  • A serious or urgent schoolwide concern
  • A concern that requires an administrator
  • Special education questions for the supervisor
  • Records, fees, or office-related questions
  • Follow-up when the classroom is not the correct contact

BEST FOR NON-URGENT CLASSROOM QUESTIONS

ParentSquare messages

Send one clear message with your child’s name, the topic, and the specific question. Keeping the information together helps me understand what you need and respond accurately.

Open ParentSquare ↗
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Do not call the classroom for an urgent matter.

I will most likely be teaching and unable to answer. Call the school office at (414) 267-5700 for urgent, same-day, attendance, or transportation matters. For an immediate danger or life-threatening emergency, call 911.

GAENSLEN ADMINISTRATION & OFFICE

School contact directory

Call the main office at (414) 267-5700. The full MPS email address is already included for each staff member below.

Transportation reminder: Please call the office for dismissal or transportation changes. A ParentSquare message does not by itself authorize a change to your child’s dismissal plan. This is a family-friendly routing reminder; current MPS transportation information and school procedures control ↗

QUICK CLARIFICATIONS

Communication questions

I sent a message outside 7:10 AM–2:20 PM. When will it be reviewed?+

Under Mr. Acevedo’s classroom communication practice, it will be reviewed during a future contract-hours communication window as teaching responsibilities allow. Time outside contract hours, weekends, holidays, and school breaks is excluded. This is a classroom practice, not an MPS districtwide response-time policy.

Can I use ParentSquare for a dismissal change?+

No. For student safety, call the school office so the change can be confirmed and shared with the appropriate staff.

Why can’t I call the classroom directly?+

The classroom phone can interrupt instruction, and I am usually working directly with students. The office can receive urgent information and make sure it reaches the correct person.

What if my question needs a longer conversation?+

Please use the appointment calendar to book one of the available meeting times and include the general topic so I can prepare.