Upcoming Events / Meetings

ACT TESTING

Tuesday, March 12th

11th Grade Students will be in attendance

9th, 10th and 12th grade students do not report to school.

Regular in person school attendance for K3-8th grade students.

SAZ’S NIGHT – PTO RESTAURANT FUNDRAISER

Wednesday, March 13th

5539 W. State St

11:00am – 8:00 pm

Mention MacDowell – Reservations encouraged

FAMILY CONFERENCES 

Wednesday, March 13th

3:45 – 7:30 pm

Links to sign up below

FAMILY CONFERENCES 

Tuesday, March 19th

3:45 – 7:30 pm

Links to sign up below

BOOKFAIR

Monday, March 18th 3:30-4:30pm

Tuesday, March 19th 3:30-7:30pm

Wednesday, March 20th 3:30-4:45 pm

3rd Floor Library

SEC / PTO MEETINGS

Wednesday, March 20th

5:00 / 5:30-6:30pm

Room 103

ALL ARE WELCOME!

NO SCHOOL March 22nd – Parent Teacher Conference Day

NO SCHOOL March 25th – 29th – SPRING BREAK

~Classes Resume Monday, April 1st

PreACT TESTING

9th and 10th graders

Wednesday, April 10th

All High School students shall attend 

SAVE THE DATE:

Middle School / High School Spring Concert – April 25th

Elementary Spring Concert – May 16th

Spring Open House – May 3rd 

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MACDOWELL GEAR SALE is LIVE NOW!

purchase online       

New items added! MacDowell canvas bag, ballcaps, crew neck sweatshirt and more.

 Orders will be delivered to the school and then distributed through student backpacks.  

*Disclaimer: There is typically a 4 to 5 week turnaround to get all apparel ordered, printed, and sorted AFTER the store has come offline. 

Sale Closes 3/18 @ 11:59pm

https://dunns-macdowell-24.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Juneau Athletics has an ongoing sale of a wide variety of items :

https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/wisconsin/milwaukee/juneau-high-school

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MARCH TESTING INFORMATION

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Spring Conference sign ups are OPEN:  https://tinyurl.com/yc6ycaem

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

TACOS FOR TEACHERS: On Tuesday, March 19th we will again host dinner for our teachers and staff immediately after school – before Conferences. If you are able to make or buy an item to contribute to this meal, or help with setting up or cleaning up, please sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/3x6rm7f6 

 ~Families have been tremendous supporters in the past – your generosity is immensely appreciated, Thank You!

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We continue to partner with an outstanding local business, Rainbow Booksellers, to bring a book fair to MacDowell for our students and families. We will host our spring Book Fair on the second night of conferences ONLY, with after-school shopping available on Monday and Wednesday. All families are welcome to visit the fair during any of the posted hours. Rainbow Booksellers brings a wonderful selection of books for our fair and graciously donates 25% of the sales to support our library!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Check slots for specific times – there are daytime and after-school hours available!

Volunteers are essential in making our book fair a great success! We need helpers to set up the fair, to supervise the Book Fair inventory during open circulation time, and also to work as sales assistants and cashiers during the Book Fair. Please take a look at the shifts available and sign up if you can do so. Your time and assistance are greatly appreciated! 

The daytime supervision slots were added with the hope that the library can remain open for circulation while the Book Fair is set up. These daytime volunteers would monitor the book fair setup to ensure our inventory count is accurate at the end of the sale.

Thank you!!

Sign up link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EA5AD22A7FFCE9-48405294-book

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Attention MacDowell Parents: 

MacDowell Troop #13024 will be hosting a Girl Scout cookie table during conferences on March 13 from 4-7pm and Troop #11299 will host March 19 from 4-7 pm.  Please support your local building troops. 

Cookies will be $5 per box with the following cookie options: Adventurefuls, Trefoils (AKA Shortbreads), Caramel deLites, Toast-yays, Peanut Butter Patties, Peanut Butter Sandwiches, Lemonades, and Thin Mints.  

Any questions, please contact Cookie Captain Parent Leaders: Nicole Gahl (#13024) wellsteinnicole@gmail.com and Malika Clark (#11299) constance.clark74@gmail.com

 

Still in need of MORE COOKIES and would like to support MacDowell Troop #11128 –  

Cookie Booth sales in the area:

Cookies will be $5/ Box: Thin Mints, Toast-yays, Lemonades, Trefoils (Shortbread), Peanut Butter Patties, Caramel Delights and Peanut Butter Sandwiches. We will also have $6/box- GF Caramel Chocolate Chip.

Questions?  Please contact Troop Leader/ Cookie Managers 

Jennifer Poethig 414-217-3376 or Carrie Day 414-501-9515

 

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Sports and Activities Update

SPRING ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETICS:

⚽ Assistant Coach Needed !

6th-8th Coed Soccer is looking for an Assistant Coach to help out at practices and games. If you are interested in helping please contact Ms Wanta at wantalm@milwaukee.k12.wi.us. 

Spring sports that will be offered:

• 1st-3rd coed Soccer 
• 4th-5th coed Soccer
• 6th-8th coed Soccer
• 5th-8th Track & Field 
• Pending: 5th-8th Tennis (The team is on the waitlist)

*Interest forms were sent home this week. 

JUNEAU ATHLETICS:

Spring Sports are Starting!

Register online as soon as possible!!

See Ms. Schenk if you have any questions.

Registration Deadline is April 5th

Spring Sports Flyer HERE

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PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION (PTO)

February Minutes can be viewed here –HERE

Next PTO organized restaurant fundraiser: 

MARCH 13th

Saz’s State House

5539 W. State St.

ALL DAY 11am – 8pm

Meet for conferences and enjoy a meal at Saz’s State House.

FLYER

 

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IB UPDATE

IB Learner Profile of the Month 

There are 10 learner profile traits which describe a broad range of human capacities and responsibilities that go beyond academic success. 

This month we are spotlighting: Caring– Students that are caring show empathy, compassion, and respect. They have a commitment to service, and they act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around them. 

Corlaiyah Lewis-McCall, 12th grade, was voted this month by MacDowell Staff as a student that has shown what it takes to be Caring. Corlaiyah showed a lot of empathy, compassion, and respect on the Washington D.C. trip. She experienced different museums, memorials, and events and exhibited empathy and compassion for those things. 

Congrats Corlaiyah!!

February IB Newsletter HERE:

• Washington DC Trip
• ACT Test Preparations 
• Senior IB Assessment Preparations

 

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

DON’T FORGET TO PRE ORDER YEARBOOKS!!

Year books will be delivered toward the end of the school year.

There are separate yearbook order links for each yearbook, please see order information below:

• K3-6th grade yearbooks will cost $15 – order online at ybpay.com code is 15140624
• 7-12th grade yearbooks will cost $25 – order online ybpay.com code is 14324524

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MPS Referendum Will Go to Voters in April 2 Election

MPS Referendum Fact Sheet

On January 11, 2024, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors approved a plan set forth by MPS administration to place a referendum on the April 2, 2024 spring election ballot.

MPS’ plan would secure as many resources as possible for students while being mindful of taxpayers.

Read more about this important action.

~Since 2009, Wisconsin public school funding has not kept pace with inflation. For this reason, public schools across the state are facing budget challenges. 

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ACT INFORMATION

2024 ACT District Testing Day March 12

MPS high schools will administer the state-required ACT to grade 11 students on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. On this date, only juniors will be in attendance. Freshmen, sophomores, and seniors will not report to school on this date. Multi-grade schools on the early start calendar (e.g., K– 12, 3–12, 6–12) will have regular attendance for students not in grades 9, 10, or 12. Students should arrive at school at their regular start time to allow testing to be completed in a timely manner.

2024 PreACT District Testing Day April 10– attendance change

MPS high schools will administer the state-required PreACT to grades 9 and 10 students on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. On this date, all 9th- 12th grade students will be in attendance. Juniors and seniors WILL report to school on this date, this is a change from previously communicated. Multi-grade schools on the early start calendar (e.g., K–12, 3–12, 6–12) will have regular attendance. Students should arrive at school at their regular start time to allow testing to be completed in a timely manner.

 

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!! OPT-IN TO TEXT MESSAGING ! To receive notices via text message be sure to OPT-IN to text messaging from MPS. Text “Y” to 67587 to receive school notifications, transportation updates, newsletters and important messaging.

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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        

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QUICK LINKS:

Lunch Menu – March

Staff Emails

MPS Early Start School Calendar

MPS 2024-2025 School Calendar

School Website

IB February Newsletter

Juneau Athletics Dec/Jan Newsletter

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MacDowell Spotlight

Maple Tapping at MacDowell Has Begun

Our Lower Elementary students recently had a lesson with Food Right on how to tap maple trees. Third grade students tapped the trees and 1st-3rd grade students collected the sap. Classrooms will boil down the sap in the future and everyone will get a taste.

High School Trip to Washington DC

Students in 9th-12th grade filled our seats on this year’s Washington D.C. Trip, completely funded by Herb Kohl Philanthropies. 47 students attended this awesome opportunity to see our government in action and get to make connections with the people, institutions, and iconic sites that make up our nation’s past and present.

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Resources & Events

Girls’ Day @ City Hall

14th Annual Girls’ Day @ City Hall
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
8:30 AM – Registration
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Program

Girls’ Day at City Hall was created by Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs.

Every year in March, (which is Women’s History Month) a day is selected to help expose hundreds of young women of high school and middle school age to strong female role models in political leadership positions as well as careers in public service.

The day-long event includes panel discussions, one with women in elective office and one with women in other public service careers, speakers, and opportunities for active engagement and involvement with several public service-oriented organizations and entities focused on young women and led by women. A Girls’ Day Scholarship and the Vel Phillips Trailblazer Award are also presented.

Registration is REQUIRED and must be completed online.

Space is extremely limited. No exceptions will be made.

https://city.milwaukee.gov/CommonCouncil/Initiatives/girlsdayreg