MacDowell Calendar

~Family Game Night (K3-6th grade),  March 24th, 5:30 – 7:30 PM

~Middle School Dance (7th & 8th Gr), March 24th. 7:00 – 9:00 PM. Only students who are eligible in good standing will receive a permission slip to attend the dance.

~SPRING BREAK / NO SCHOOL, April 3 – April 10th. Classes resume Tuesday, April 11th.

~K5-12th grade Spring Concert, April 27th

~SAVE THE DATE! Junior and Senior Prom, May 6th, Hotel Metro

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NEWS

SPRING ELEMENTARY ATHLETICS: Lotteries were run for the 1st-3rd grade soccer teams this week. Students were given registration forms to complete. Practices start next week!

!! We are fortunate to have a 4th-5th grade Soccer Coach! Forms were distributed this week and are due Monday, March 27th by 9AM. The interest form is linked here: 4th-5th grade Soccer interest Form

Middle School Students: We are still determining athletic eligibility and will get forms out to students ASAP.

Thank you!

 

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LIFETOUCH: Spring photos were delivered to students this week. Please check your child’s backpack if your child took a Spring Photo. Thank you.

LIFETOUCH YEARBOOKS: Our order will close soon for Yearbooks – we order based on our pre-order amount from families, so the only way to guarantee your child a yearbook is to order now!  

• K3-6th grade yearbooks  cost $15 – order online at ybpay.com – code is 14324523
• 7-12th grade yearbooks cost $25 – order online ybpay.com code is 14880023

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PTO NEWS: A link to our March PTO minutes can be found HERE

PTO FUNDRAISER ENDS: 3/27/2023

FUNDRAISER PICK UP: 4/26/2023 FROM 3:30 – 4:30 pm

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SPRING BREAK OPPORTUNITIES:

Extended Learning Opportunities is sponsoring several adventures with community partners for students during Spring Break. Floor23 Digital LLC, WI Humane Society, Wehr Nature Center and Zoological Society,

 Most adventures are FREE of charge for MPS students and city of Milwaukee residents (MPS students receive priority registration). Adventures require parent drop-off and pick-up as well as a bag lunch.

REGISTRATION: https://tinyurl.com/ypvcf25p

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FAMILY HOP, presented by Children’s Wisconsin, is coming back to the streetcar this spring! Featuring fun activities for our youngest riders, this is a great way to explore the city with your children during Spring Break.

From March 27 through April 8, children are invited to play Hop Bingo on board the streetcar. Print out the bingo card at https://thehopmke.com/family-hop/,

take a ride on The Hop and see what you can spot along the way, remember to get a sticker from your streetcar driver, and then bring your completed card to Classy Girl Cupcakes near our Cathedral Square stops to receive a free cupcake.

Classy Girl Cupcakes 

825 N. Jefferson St.

Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Sunday: Closed

(Limited to children ages 12 and younger while supplies last)

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DANCEWORKS MAD HOT RHYTHM COMPETITION

SAVE THE DATE! This year’s Mad Hot Rhythm Competition will take place on Monday, April 17th at the UW-Panther Arena. Our Upper El students have been hard at work on their routines – come cheer them on in person or virtually if you can! This incredible annual celebration shows off the hard work of 4th – 6th grade students from 41 teams and 32 Milwaukee area schools, as they compete in three dance styles: Bhangra/Hip-Hop Fusion, Tap and Paso Doble. The competition starts at 10AM with Finals and Awards at 12:30 PM. The competition will also be livestreamed on Facebook!

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REMINDERS

CHESS INFO

1. NEW! Virtual Chess Tournaments starting Saturday March 18th open to any MacDowell student. Trophies and medals will be awarded at the end. Please contact Ms. Claudine if your student needs a Chesskid login credential. Virtual Chess Tournament Information HERE
2. Upcoming Chess Tournament will be at Golda Meir on Saturday, March 25th.

See the Golda Tournament Flyer HERE

Advance Tournament Registration HERE

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PTO CLUBS CHOICE FUNDRAISER REMINDER

FUNDRAISER ENDS: 3/27/2023

PICK UP: 4/26/2023 FROM 3:30 – 4:30 pm

There are 2 easy ways to participate:

1. Show brochures to family and friends and utilize the order forms we sent home.
2. Sign up at the Clubhouse to shop online. Go to www.clubschoicefundraising.com/register

Customers can pay with a credit card, PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay or Google Pay

MacDowell School Code: MACD23

https://seller.clubschoicefundraising.com/Account/Register?gp=MACD23

Thank you in advance for your kind support!

THE MAIN OFFICE HAS EXTRA FUNDRAISER FORMS

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Spring High School Athletics

The following is a list of start dates, locations, coaches, and contact information for high school spring sports. It is imperative that all registration is taken care of BEFORE the season starts so that the athlete is cleared to play on the FIRST day of practice.

Families, please see the full letter from Ms. Schenk HERE

The last day to register for any high school spring sports is Monday, April 3, 2023!

 

Track and Field – Start Date: March 6

o Location: Pulaski High School

 

Softball – Start Date: March 13

o Location: Pulaski High School

 

Baseball – Start Date: March 20

o Location: Pulaski High School

 

Girls Soccer – Start Date: March 20

o Location: Pulaski High School

 

Boys Tennis – Start Date: March 27

o Location: Juneau Campus Tennis Courts 

 

Boys Golf – Start Date: March 27

o Location: Juneau Campus

 

QUICK LINKS:

MPS School Calendar

School Website

Staff Emails

MARCH Lunch Menu – PDF

Covid-19 Update Webpage

Parent/Student Handbook on Rights, Responsibilities, and Discipline