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MacDowell Newsletter Volume 16 – 2025

Upcoming Events / Meetings JANUARY PUPIL COUNT DATE All Families- please be in attendance tomorrow January 10th to be counted in the district’s mid-year attendance count for MacDowell.  January PTO Restaurant Fundraiser - QDOBA   Tuesday, January 14th 4:00 - 8:00 pm...

Elementary Fancy Dance

Join us in the MacDowell gym on January 31st for some music and dancing. RSVP here : https://tinyurl.com/56ntzee4

MacDowell Newsletter Volume 15 – 2024

Newsletter PDF Version Upcoming Events / Meetings WINTER BREAK - No School  December 23 - January 1 Classes resume January 2, 2025 DAVE AND BUSTER’S POWER CARD FUNDRAISER Now until December 31st More info below KRISPY KREME DIGITAL DOZEN FUNDRAISER Now until December...

MacDowell Newsletter Volume 14 -2024

Newsletter PDF Version Upcoming Events / Meetings FAFSA ASSISTANCE NIGHT - SENIOR FAMILIES TONIGHT Thursday, December 12th 5:00 - 7:00 pm  ELEMENTARY WINTER CONCERT TONIGHT Thursday, December 12th 6:00 - 7:30 pm K5-6th music students LOU MALNATI’S FUNDRAISER NIGHT...

MacDowell Newsletter Volume 13 – 2024

December 5, 2024 https://tinyurl.com/5n7hj6hf Upcoming Events / Meetings DISTRICT ADVISORY (DAC) MEETING Thursday, December 5th 6:00 - 7:30 pm Via Zoom: LINK PHOTO RETAKE DAY Monday, December 9th MILWAUKEE MAKERS FUNDRAISER PICKUP Monday, December 9th 3:00 - 4:00 pm -...

PTO Restaurant Fundraisers

There are a number of December Fundraiser opportunities: DAVE & BUSTER’S POWER CARD MacDowell PTO is pumped to launch our Dave & Buster’s Power Card Fundraising Campaign! When you purchase a $20 Dave & Buster’s Power Card from our fundraising page, 50% of...

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