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Parent Education Session – Focus on Literacy

Join us on February 28th or March 6th for a Parent Education session on Literacy. The material will be geared towards primary classrooms but is relevant for multiple grade levels. Please RSVP at  https://tinyurl.com/yc2uz2t4 [gallery size="full" columns="1"...

MacDowell Newsletter Volume 21 – 2025

Upcoming Events / Meetings DISTRICT ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING DAC RESCHEDULED: Thursday, February 13th 6:00 - 7:00 pm Virtual Link VALENTINE COFFEE SALE - FUNDRAISER DUE TOMORROW - February 14th Order forms sent home in red folders - extras in main office NO SCHOOL...

MacDowell Newsletter Volume 20 -2025

Upcoming Events / Meetings VALENTINE COFFEE SALE - FUNDRAISER January 30th - February 14th Order forms sent home in red folders - extras in main office DISTRICT ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING TONIGHT- CANCELLED, because of conflicting event: Superintendent Finalist Q&A...

MacDowell Newsletter Volume 19 – 2025

Upcoming Events / Meetings VALENTINE COFFEE SALE - FUNDRAISER January 30th - February 14th Order forms sent home in red folders ELEMENTARY FANCY DANCE TOMORROW Friday, January 31st 6:00 - 7:30 pm MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL WINTER DANCE - Love is In the Air Saturday,...

MacDowell Newsletter Volume 18 – 2025

Upcoming Events / Meetings NO SCHOOL TOMORROW Friday, January 24th ELEMENTARY FANCY DANCE Friday, January 31st 6:00 - 7:30 pm Details and RSVP below MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL WINTER DANCE - Love is In the Air Saturday, February 1st MS: 5:00 - 7:00 pm HS: 7:30 - 10:00...

MacDowell Newsletter Volume 17 – 2025

January 16, 2025 MPS SCHOOL CALENDAR: There have been some questions lately on the correct school calendar and accurate student days off. A calendar created 12/2023 was originally distributed, but since 5/2024 a revised calendar has been advertised. Be sure you are...

Fall Conference Sign Up Links

October 2, 2023 | News, Parent Teacher Conferences

Conference Sign Up Fall 2023

MacDowell Montessori

Wednesday, October 11th, and Tuesday, October 17th

3:45-7:30 PM


Please view the sign-up and find a convenient time for you to meet with your child’s teacher. If these times do not work for you, please contact your child’s teacher(s) directly.

  • Conferences are in person.
  • SignUp Genius will email you a reminder of your conference time 1 day in advance of your appointment. Please take note of your date and time and arrive promptly.
  • Conference sign-up is first come, first served. Families may edit their own slots after they sign up. If you need help, please reach out to Parent Coordinator Gail Jaeger at mossergj@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
  • Conference slots will remain open until the morning of each Conference date, which will allow parents to switch their slots if something comes up. ***Any open conference slots will be closed the morning of each conference date and will become walk-in slots where families can meet with the teacher on a first come, first served basis.
  • 7-8th grade families, please see the note about Student-Led conferences below. 
  • Questions? Need help with your child’s schedule or need help signing up? Please contact Parent Coordinator Gail Jaeger at mossergj@milwaukee.k12.wi.us or 414-935-1339 

Primary (K3, K4 and K5)

Ms. Alvarez

Ms. Amy

Ms. Anna

Ms. Erika

Ms. Garrett

Ms. Heather

Ms. Knitter

Ms. Rebecca

Mr. Kargol


Lower El (1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade)

Mr. Behling

Mr. Shaw

Ms. Heidi

Ms. Lee

Ms. Maggie

Ms. Patti

Ms. Snapp

Ms. Valyncia


Upper El (4th, 5th, and 6th grade)

Ms. Kiki

Ms. Mary

Ms. Morgan

Mr. Nelson

Mr. Roman

Ms. Spannbauer


K5-8th grade Specialist Teachers / Support Staff


7th-8th Grade

All 7th and 8th-grade students will present their Student Led Conference Project to their parents/guardians during Conferences. Please see the groupings below and sign up for one conference with your child’s group teacher. Please check with your child if you are unsure of their group. PLEASE NOTE: Mr. Steve, Ms. Schertz, and Mr. Lippert are available for follow up meetings, if desired, on a different day—not conference nights.

  • Cohort 1 conferences are with Mr. Steve
  • Cohort 2 conferences are with (need to sign up with one of the other middle school teachers, as Mrs. Werner is on maternity leave)
  • Cohort 3 conferences are with Mr. Lippert
  • Cohort 4 conferences are with Ms. Schertz

Special Education/Specialists:


9-12th Grade

All high school teachers, with the exception of special education teachers, Ms. Schertz, Ms. Perez and Mr. Ash, are listed on one sign-up separated by date.

Please check your child’s schedule before making appointments.

 

Wednesday, 10/11 Conference Date*

  • 9-12th Grade Sign Up for 10/11 HERE
  • 9-12th Grade Sped Teachers sign up HERE

Tuesday, 10/17 Conference Date*

  • 9-12th Grade Sign Up for 10/17 HERE
  • 9-12th Grade Sped Teachers sign up HERE

Specialists/Support:

High School Teacher List by Grade Level/Subject

9th MYP Math Ms. Geiger
9th/10th MYP English Ms. Lester
9th/10th MYP History

12th Personal Finance

Mr. LoPresti
9th/10th MYP Science Mr. Verfuerth
9th MYP Design

7th/8th Science

Ms. Schertz
9th MYP Spanish

7th/8th Spanish

Ms. Perez
9th Personalized Reading

10th Writer’s Workshop

11th/12th DP English

Mr. Monfils
9th-12th Physical Education Ms. Schenk
10th Personal Project

11th/12th DP Science

Mr. Beams
10th MYP Spanish

11th/12th DP Spanish

Ms. Linares
10th MYP Art

11th/12th DP Art

Mr. McElrone
10th MYP Math

11th/12th DP Math

Mr. Ford
11th/12th DP History Mr. Spiering
7-12th Modern Band/Orchestra

7th/8th Music Technology

9th-12th Drumline

Mr. Ash