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MacDowell Newsletter Volume 10 – 2024

November 7, 2024 Upcoming Events / Meetings DAC (District Advisory Council) MEETING Thursday, November 7th 6:00 pm  District Advisory Council Zoom Link PICTURE DAY Monday, November 11th Forms sent home this week CAMP UPHAM WOODS TRIP - Middle School November 11 - 14...

MacDowell Newsletter Volume 9 – 2024

October 31, 2024 Upcoming Events / Meetings LAST DAYS !- MILWAUKEE MAKER SCHOOL FUNDRAISER Now - Sunday, November 3rd : Online  A selection of items created by local Milwaukee artisans. FINAL OPPORTUNITY FOR HIGH SCHOOL EARLY ENROLLMENT Now until November 4th Apply...

MacDowell Newsletter Volume 8 – 2024

October 25, 2024 HALLOWEEN AT MACDOWELL:  We understand that Halloween is an exciting time for the children and we hope that there will be many ways that they celebrate the holiday with their family at home. At MacDowell we do not have Halloween celebrations in the...

MacDowell Newsletter Volume 7 – 2024

October 17, 2024 Upcoming Events / Meetings NO SCHOOL Friday, October 18th Monday October 21st MILWAUKEE MAKER SCHOOL FUNDRAISER October 14th - November 3rd : Online A selection of items created by local Milwaukee artisans. More info below ANNUAL TITLE I MEETING...

MacDowell Newsletter Volume 6 – 2024

October 10, 2024 Upcoming Events / Meetings WELLNESS DAY Friday, October 11th *7th - 12th grade students HOMECOMING DANCE - Under the Autumn Moon Saturday, October 12th Middle school students 5:00-7:00 pm - tickets available at the door with permission slip : $10 High...

Share Your Voice as MPS Seeks Its Next Superintendent

MPS is searching for its next superintendent! This individual will lead the district to deliver a high-quality education for students, support families, inspire staff, and enhance the community. The Milwaukee Board of School Directors has selected Hazard Young Attea...

Fall Conferences 2024 Sign Up Links

October 9, 2024 | News, Parent Teacher Conferences

Conference Sign Up Fall 2024

MacDowell Montessori
Monday, October 14th, and Wednesday, October 16th

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.
  • ONE time slot per student
  • SignUpGenius will email you a reminder of your conference time 2 days 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. Emily

Ms. Heidi

Ms. Lee

Ms. Maggie

Ms. Patti

Ms. Valyncia

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

Ms. Britni

Ms. Kiki

Ms. Mary

Ms. Morgan

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 cohort. PLEASE NOTE: Mr. Gioia, Ms. Schertz, Mr. Lippert and Ms. Werner are available for follow up meetings, if desired, on a different day—not conference nights.

Special Education/Specialists:

9-12th Grade

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

Please check your child’s schedule before making appointments.

Monday, 10/14 Conference Date*

  • 9-12th Grade Sign Up for 10/14 HERE
  • 9-12th Grade Sped Teachers sign up HERE

Wednesday, 10/16 Conference Date*

  • 9-12th Grade Sign Up for 10/16 HERE
  • 9-12th Grade Sped Teachers sign up HERE

Specialists/Support:

  • 9th Grade Design with Ms. Schertz sign up HERE Monday OCT 14TH ONLY
  • 7-9th Spanish with Mr. Cabrera sign Up HERE
  • 7-12th Music with Mr. Ash sign Up HERE
  • K5-8th grade Specialists (Art, Ms. Benthien Music, Gym) Sign Up HERE
  • Ms Bruce-Konuah, High School Guidance Counselor
  • All other support staff please contact directly to schedule a time

Follow this link for a High School Teacher List by Grade Level/Subject https://tinyurl.com/2un6ac3x