MacDowell Montessori Newsletter Vol. 6

2023-2024 School Year

September 21, 2023

School Hours:

K3-K4,  8:05 am – 11:25 am, dismissal beginning at 11:15 am

K5-6th grade,  8:05 am – 3:00 pm

7th–12th grade,  8:05 am – 3:20 pm

 

Midday dismissal begins at 11:15am. Families, be sure to stay in your vehicle if you are in the pick up line. If you would like to greet the child we ask that you park further south on 64th St. and wait along the fence line (name card in hand). All students should be picked up no later than 11:30am.

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Upcoming School Events / Meetings

 

MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL GAME

Saturday, September 23rd

6:00pm

Join the Juneau Volleyball team in watching Marquette University in an exciting Big East matchup against Georgetown University. The match takes place at the Al McGuire Center on Marquette’s campus. Tickets are available through this link with a special group discount for $2.00, so it is a fantastic family friendly event to watch some exciting volleyball action at the highest level of competition. Coach Jaeger hopes you choose to join the team.

https://fevo.me/3Rdjv9M

 

HOMECOMING WEEK*
September 25th – 30th
*7th-12th grade students
See flyer for dress up days, activity and dance information HERE

 

WELLNESS DAY*
Thursday, September 28th

*7th-12th grade students

More information HERE

 

HOMECOMING DANCE – Carnival Theme

Friday, September 29th

Middle school students 5:00-7:00 pm

High School students 7:30-10:00 pm

Tickets are $10, can be purchased in advance or at the door. 

 

DISTRICT ADVISORY COUNCIL (DAC)

Thursday, October 5th 

6:00-7:30 pm

Meetings via Zoom

 

9th GRADE OPEN HOUSE
For 8th grade students and their families
Wednesday, October 11th
5:00-7:00 pm

 

PICTURE DAY

Monday, October 16th

Forms coming soon

 

FRIDAY 9/29 • NO SCHOOL Professional Development Day

FRIDAY 10/20  • NO SCHOOL Parent Teacher Conference Day

MONDAY 10/23  • NO SCHOOL October Break

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School Engagement Council (SEC) and PTO

Thank you to all that attended our September SEC and PTO meetings.

September 13th meeting minutes available HERE

Next meeting is October 18th at 5:00pm – starting with an informational TITLE I session and PTO to follow at 5:30pm.

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Family – Teacher Conferences

Wednesday, 10/11 3:45 – 7:30 PM
Tuesday,      10/17 3:45 – 7:30 PM
Conferences will take place in person

7th-8th grade students will conduct Student Led Conferences.
Please stay tuned for more information, including Conference sign ups!
There will be no school on Friday, October 20th and Monday October 23rd.

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SENIOR PHOTOS
Senior Photos are due February 1st.
Baby Photos & Quotes are also due at this time.
Submission Link: HERE

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 

• What: Food Right Volunteers for Primary (K5) Classrooms
• When: 12:30-2:00 PM every Wednesday for 6 weeks starting October 11th
• Four (3) Volunteers needed

We are thrilled to announce that we will be working with Food Right again this year, and bringing the Youth Chef Academy to our K5 classrooms. In this program our student chefs will explore where food comes from, experiment with growing microgreens, learn about nutritious foods, & prepare simple & delicious plant-based dishes. 

We need volunteers on Wednesday afternoons to work in the classrooms with the Primary teachers during this time. Volunteers will need to complete an application which does take time to go through the system, so please reach out ASAP if you are interested. (application is linked above) Interested or have questions? Please contact: Ms. Jaeger at mossergj@milwaukee.k12.wi.us                          

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Sports and Activities Update

CHESS CLUB INTEREST FORMS

Chess Club interest forms went out this week for 2nd-6th graders. Please return the interest form by 9AM Wednesday Sept. 27th to be entered in the lottery. Chess club meets after school on Tuesdays for beginning players and on Thursdays for experienced players. 

Chess Club runs October 10th – December 14th.

If you are interested in volunteering please contact Ms. Wanta the Sports and Activities Coordinator at wantalm@milwaukee.k12.wi.us 

 

TEAM MEMBERS : PLEASE JOIN REMIND

Parents please join Remind to receive updates about your students’ sports and clubs. Here are the current team links.

⚽ 1st-3rd coed Soccer  https://www.remind.com/join/ea9h7h 

🏐 4th-5th coed Volleyball  https://www.remind.com/join/kda9gkd

👟 5th-8th Cross Country  https://www.remind.com/join/58cr

🏀 6-8 girls Basketball  https://www.remind.com/join/23cd833

 

Middle School Cross Country schedule, results and this week’s location map

 

BLACK ARTS MKE OPPORTUNITY (2nd-5th Grade)
We are continuing our FREE after-school arts program through “Black Arts MKE” and an MPS program “Partnership For The Arts and Humanities”. This year we are accepting students in grades 2nd through 5th. 

• Tuesdays & Thursdays 
• 3:00pm – 4:30pm (Students must be picked up by 4:30)
• October 3, 2023 to December 7, 2023 (10 weeks)

There are 20 openings available in Dance of the Americas (Artist – Karlies Kelley)

There are 20 openings available in African Drumming (Artist – Mrs. Oju)

Students must be able to attend both Tuesdays and Thursdays from October 3rd to December 7th. This is a commitment we take seriously. If you are unable to participate both days, maybe session 2 after our winter break, is a better fit for your family. →

This is a popular program so please understand that we will be using a lottery to choose students.  The interest form will stop accepting submissions by 12:00pm Friday September 29th.

Families will be emailed the results of the lottery to the email included in this form by 5:30pm Friday, September 29th.

****FILL OUT INTEREST FORM: HERE

 

HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS
WINTER SPORTS registration is open starting September 26th. 

1. Registration can occur at the following link: https://mpsathletics-ar.rschooltoday.com
2. Select Juneau and the specific sport

Start dates and locations are as follows:

November 6 —  Co-Ed Cheerleading at JUNEAU

November 6 –  Girls Basketball at JUNEAU

November 13 – Boys Basketball at JUNEAU

November 13 – Wrestling co-op with Tech

November 13 – Boys Swim co-op with Pulaski

Transportation will be provided from school to practice if offsite.  

When registering, again, please select Juneau as the home school.

• Complete registration including submitted registration, uploaded signed physical, uploaded insurance card, and payment of $25 athletic fee are required prior to beginning practice.  

Instructions for registration are located on the website HERE, or email Amanda Schenk, Athletic Director, with additional questions at schenkao@milwaukee.k12.wi.us

Winter sports spots will fill up quickly, so it is VERY IMPORTANT that  registration is completed PRIOR to the start of the season. ______________________________________________________________________

The spring musical this year is 

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND JR

Interest forms went home this week for 3rd-6th graders interested in auditioning for the spring musical. Please return forms to the office by 9am Wednesday Sept 27th. Auditions will be held the week of October 2nd.  

Any questions? Contact Ms. Benthien benthiam@milwaukee.k12.wi.us 

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MILWAUKEE PUBLIC LIBRARY outreach at our Back to School Picnic!

Outreach Librarian and MacDowell parent, Jenny Wright, had a table set up at our Back to School Picnic at Hawthorne Glen this past weekend. She shared awesome information with families about Library Now digital resources and the open Maker Spaces available at some MPL locations! 

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STAY CONNECTED

If you want to receive school news, newsletters, and updates via text message you must opt into the system. 

To opt-in, families should send a text message to the number 67587 with “Y” in the message.

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How To Reach Me
If you need to reach me, my phone number is 414-935-1339 and my email is: mossergj@milwaukee.k12.wi.us 

~ Ms. Gail Jaeger 

 

MPS School Engagement Survey 

Your responses help identify improvement areas in our school’s engagement efforts and can provide valuable insights into family involvement, satisfaction, and connection with MacDowell.

 

QUICK LINKS:

MPS School Calendar

School Website

MacDowell School Handbook

Lunch Menu

IB August Newsletter

HS Athletics Newsletter

Unit 1 Letter to Parents

 

All school newsletters will be sent via email and text on Thursday and will not be sent as a paper copy unless requested. If families would also like to receive a paper newsletter for red folders, please fill out this form HERE:    https://forms.gle/qtgUbEcjqSx3sae47

 

District / Citywide Events

MPS 20TH ANNUAL FORO LATINO

September 23rd

8:30am – 2:30pm

South Division High School, 1515 W. Lapham Blvd., Milwaukee 53204 

 

Families, students, parents/guardians, and staff are invited to the 20th Annual Foro Latino Special Education Family Forum

Learn About:

•  MPS Special Education Liaisons for Families (SELF) Program
•  Individualized Education Program (IEP)
•  What are Transition and PTP (Post-Secondary Transition Plan)?
•  Discipline & Bullying
•  Mindfulness, Mental Health, and Self-care

Breakfast, Lunch, and Child Care Provided. 

For questions, contact Monica Lopez at (414) 902-8434 or lopezmm@milwaukee.k12.wi.us. Spanish interpretation available.

Families should register at https://mpsmke.com/44CcGSP