Wellness Day
MacDowell Montessori

September 28, 2023

As Part of our Montessori Philosophy we strive to provide each child with an opportunity
to make a deeper connection in our school day. Wellness Day is a day where students
are allowed to leave the classroom and enter the community to experience a connection
that will help their academic, social, mental and physical wellness. This day provides
your students with the opportunity to find the activity they connect with best. Whether
they want to explore something new or find comfort in an activity they know, their choice
will guide their day of wellness. We ask that you and your child take the time to look
through the options and figure out which option best matches your child.
On Wednesday, September 13th, Students will be shown the opportunities and choices
for Wellness Day during their Advisory Class. On Thursday, September 14th, Students
will sign up for Activities on a first-come, first served basis. Seats in each activity are
limited, so it’s important to have more than one option. Students absent Friday can
choose an activity as soon as they return. Once selected, they will receive a field trip
form. A returned form, as well as any payment are due by Thursday, September 21st to
the teacher running the activity.

Activities

Rock Climbing at Adventure Rock
Teacher: Mr. Beams and Ms. Schertz
Lunch: On the Walk Back
Cost: 15.00

Students will take the City Bus to Adventure Rock in Milwaukee. While there
students will be able to participate in all of the climbing activities offered at
Adventure Rock. Challenge for all ages and abilities is available. Beams and
Schertz are excellent climbers who are ready to show you the ropes to climbing
for fun!
More info about the climbing can here found here: https://adventurerock.com/

Pettit Ice Skating

Teacher: Mr. Jaeger and Mr. Jeninga
Lunch: At Macdowell, Snacks
Cost: $15.00

Students will take a trip to the Pettit Ice Center to participate in a Daily Free Skate.
This cost will include skate rental as well as their time at the rink! Skaters from
beginner to experienced are invited to attend.
More info about the Ice Center can be found here: https://thepettit.com/

Tosa Village WAlk

Teacher: Ms. Schenk
Lunch: In the Tosa Village
Cost: Money for Food

Students will walk to the Wauwatosa Village. Once they arrive they will take time to
socialize and relax with the activities around Hart Park. Stops will be made at local
bakeries and eateries along the way.
More Info on the Tosa Village, as well as a list of food venues can be found here:
https://www.visitmilwaukee.org/partners/village-in-wauwatosa-1410/

Trip to the Apple Orchard

Teacher: Mr. Ash
Lunch: At Apple Orchards
Cost: $20.00 plus the cost of
any additional activities

Students will head to the Barthel Fruit Farm. Here they can participate in any of the
several activities at the Orchard, including Apple Picking, a Corn Maze, Fresh Apple
Cider and Doughnuts.
More info as well as prices for activities can be found here:
http://www.barthelfruitfarm.com/

Mario Kart – MacDowell 500

Teacher: Mr. Eide
Lunch: At Macdowell,
Cost: $0.00

Students will Race each other in a winner-takes-all tournament format to determine
the 2022 Mario Kart Racing Champion. Students will stay at MacDowell and race in
Room 4, with the goal of determining the Greatest Racer of 2022.

Bowling

Teacher: Mr Ford and Mr. Monfils
Lunch: AMF Bowling Alleys
Cost: $15

Students will bowl for 2 hours and also will receive a bowling gift card
for video games/arcade. There will be a bus that takes them there.
Students will be able to bring additional money for food/snacks at the
Bowling Alley.

Super Quiet Uninterrupted
Reading Time

Teacher: Mrs. Raasch
Lunch: At MacDowell
Cost: 0.00

Looking for a day for quiet reading for your
enjoyment!
Mrs. Raasch will be opening up the library to
read and to circulate. You can spend the
morning reading at your leisure, using that
time to relax and enjoy the joy within
a great book!

Colectivo and Chill

Teacher: Mr. Lopresti
Lunch: Collectivo
Cost: Money for Food at Colectivo

Students will walk to the Collectivo Coffee Shop on 68th and Wells. Here students
can order food and coffee, spend their time reading stories, weaving yarns or
discussing the happenings of their day. Your only limits are the time. More info can
be found here: https://colectivocoffee.com/cafes/wauwatosa-68th-st

In School Movie Day

Teacher: Mr. Lippert
Lunch: MacDowell
Cost: $0.00

Relax and watch a school appropriate film with
Mr. Lippert. While attitudes are relaxed, movie
goers should be prepared to sit back and watch
the movie, titled to be determined later.

3-on-3 Basketball

Teacher: Mr. Spiering, Mr. Greer, Mr. Johnson
Lunch: At MacDowell
Cost: Money for Food.

Students will pick teams of 3 to compete for the chance to be crowned the Best
3-on-3 Basketball team in the School. It begins with a round robin set-up and leads
into a winner take all bracket where a final winner will be crowned. Every team is
given the promise of 4 games, but only the winners can get more. Other basketball
competitions will ensue while games are going on.

Sports in the Park

Teacher: Mr. Hoagland
Lunch: At MacDowelL
Cost: Money for Food

Students will walk down to Jacobus Park. While at the Park they will break into teams
and play a variety of different sports. From football to frisbee there will be a game for
everyone. Once finished students return to MacDowell for Lunch!

Village Walk to Yo
Mama

Teacher: Ms. Lester and Ms. Kueng
Lunch: In the Tosa Village, at Yo Mama
Cost: Money for Food

Students will walk from school through the
Tosa Village and the Hark Park Pavilion
ending their journey for food and snacks at
“Yo Mama” frozen yogurt.
Menu can be found here: https://yomamagoodness.com/

A Day at the Zoo

Teacher: Mr. Verfuerth, Ms. Perez, Ms. Linares
Lunch: At the zoo
Cost: $15.00 plus Money for Food

Students will take the city bus down to the Milwaukee County Zoo. You will get the
chance to experience the animals throughout the zoo, as well as interact with all the
exhibits and shows the zoo has to offer. Students will then eat lunch at the zoo with a
packed lunch or from one of the zoos several eateries.
More info about the zoo can be found here:http://www.milwaukeezoo.org/

A Day of Art

Teacher: Mr. McElerone
Lunch: At School
Cost: None

Enjoy a morning of Art. Choose an activity
to perform, and create.

Supplies will be provided to allow students the freedom
to take a journey through the medium they choose.

Academic Wellness

Teacher: Ms. Geiger
Lunch: At MacDowell
Cost: Lunch, if requested

Students will take a relaxing day of work within the classroom. Given a quiet
environment and an extended work block, this is the perfect chance for students to
get into their flow and finish any work they require. Students will also have access to
Solo Time activities to be able to engage in mental and physical breaks throughout
their time at School.

MIAD College Tour

Teacher: Mrs. Konuah
Lunch: At School
Cost: $0.00

Students will tour the MIAD Campus and talk to a school admissions team. Students
will then head to the Milwaukee Market to eat lunch of their choice.
Open to students who are interested in pursuing a career in ARTS.