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

CLUB’S CHOICE FUNDRAISER PICK UP

Tuesday, November 12th

3:30-4:30 

~West side of green space west of school

SEC / PTO MEETING

Wednesday November 13th

5:00 / 5:30 pm 

Room 103

ETHNIC POTLUCK

Wednesday, November 20th

5:30-7:00 pm

Join us for an evening of food and community

RSVP https://tinyurl.com/MacDEthnic2024

NO SCHOOL – THANKSGIVING BREAK

November 27 – 29

Classes resume Monday 12/2

PHOTO RETAKE DAY

Wednesday, December 11th

ELEMENTARY WINTER CONCERT

Thursday, December 12th

6:00 – 7:30 pm

MONDAY IS PICTURE DAY!!

Picture order forms went home this week. Picture packages can be ordered in advance online at www.mylifetouch.com

Use the MacDowell order ID: EVTTQDFJQ

*Pictures of all students will be taken, whether or not picture packages are ordered. These photos are used in our school yearbooks. If you chose to order using the paper order form, please send it along with a check on picture day, November 11th.

If you order online, there is no need to return the paper form. 

If families do not order a picture package in advance they will receive a picture proof afterward, with instructions to order pictures online if they wish. Proofs arrive approximately one week after photos are taken. 

Middle and High School Families 

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: KNOWLEDGEABLE: Students that develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines.They engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance.

Aiden Riplinger, 10th grade, was voted this month by staff as a student that has shown what it takes to be knowledgeable. He is a bright young man who demonstrates the application of chemistry content and knowledge when he learns something new. He often thinks about how the content relates to ideas and things outside of the classroom based on his personal experience or general observations. 

Keep up the great work Aiden!

 

 

 

Find this and more in October’s IB Newsletter HERE. A link to the current IB newsletter can always be found in our Quick Links below. October topics include MYP “A New Nation” Unit, Science Water Ecology, 9th grade Design Community Newsletters, Community Service Occupation, beginning stages of 10th grade Personal Projects, 12th grade IB work introductions, and much more!

 

Sports and Activities Update

 

ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS

Offered this winter:

• 6-8th Cheerleading
• 6-8th Volleyball
• 1st-3rd Basketball, lotteries were drawn today and paperwork going home by week’s end
• 4th-5th Basketball, lotteries were drawn today and paperwork going home by week’s end

Call For Coaches!

🏀We are in need of a 4-5 coed Basketball coach for this winter season. Head coaches are paid through Milwaukee Recreation. The season runs from mid November to early March, games are held on Saturday afternoons, and practices are on Thursdays after school. If you are interested please contact Ms Wanta at wantalm@milwaukee.k12.wi.us 

🎾We are looking for a 5th-8th grade Tennis head coach and assistant coach for the Spring season. If interested please contact Ms Wanta at wantalm@milwaukee.k12.wi.us 

Fall Sports Remind Links

• 🏀6-8 Girls Basketball: https://www.remind.com/join/ga3dh8 

 Club Remind Links

• ♟️Tuesday Chess Club: https://www.remind.com/join/c68gd4 
• ♟️Thursday Chess Club: https://www.remind.com/join/g7b2kf2 
• 🎲Tabletop Adventure Gaming: https://www.remind.com/join/8e39k3f 

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

Winter sports registration is open until November 25. There will be tryouts and cuts for several teams, so it is important that athletes are fully registered AND cleared prior to day 1 of practice. Get registered online: https://mpsathletics-ar.rschooltoday.com/home 

If you have any questions, reach out to the athletic director, Ms. Schenk at schenkao@milwaukee.k12.wi.us

Athletic Schedules:  https://www.mccathletics.org/public/genie/1190/school/64/

Purchase Online Tickets:   https://gofan.co/app/school/WI19445 

In Case You Missed It

DONORS CHOOSE – MS SCHERTZ WOODLAND GARDEN

Two years ago, funded in part by Donors Choose and in part by our Montessori Adolescent Microeconomy, we started a native wildlife garden in front of our school.

This year we are seeking to expand that garden and increase the biodiversity in the microhabitat.

You can find Ms. Schertz request, as well as other MacDowell teacher requests at this link: 

https://www.donorschoose.org/donors/search.html?school=32463

COLDER WEATHER: As the season begins to turn colder, please remember that younger students should have spare clothing for colder weather in their backpack/bookbag. If you have not already done so, now is the time to replace their clothing with colder weather attire. Please label items!

LOST AND FOUND: I’ll be bringing items up from the cafeteria this week. Be sure to stop in and check the table in the main lobby if your child is missing sweatshirts or more. 

Families that are in need of Holiday support, warm weather gear, food, etc. are encouraged to contact Ms. Rachel Jacobson, School Social Worker. Desk (Office) Number: (414) 935-1432 

Text/Cell (Google Voice): (507) 384-9078, jacobsr@milwaukee.k12.wi.us

Notes From Your Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)

October PTO Minutes HERE

KRISPY KREME DIGITAL DOZENS – $15

Going on now until December 31st 

Order online and receive a voucher to redeem at any participating Krispy Kreme location.

MacDowell PTO receives back 50% from every voucher sold.

Milwaukee area location :

2900 S. 108th St, West Allis, WI 53227

https://www.groupraise.com/oc/49247/5T883G

SAVE THE DATE: Restaurant Fundraisers

Lou Malnati’s (Brookfield and Greenfield locations) carry out only – December 12th

Dave and Busters power card deal – month of December

QDoba Miller Parkway – January 14th

General Reminders

WEATHER CLOSING INFORMATION 

Winter weather will be here before we know it! As winter conditions arrive, please be alert for school closings. The decision to close school will be posted on the MPS website, MPS X and Facebook pages, and on all major television and news stations.

MEDIA RELEASE ON FILE

~Do you wish you could see pictures of your child highlighted in MacDowell’s Newsletter?  Be sure they have a current media release on file for the 2024-2025 school year. Feel free to print and return filled out forms to school, forms also available in the main office. Media Release Form SY24-25 We now have a digital version parents can fill out online: https://permission.click/LjGEG/int/signee-info

There are so many great things happening in our school we love to share with the community. Any questions, or if you need assistance, contact Parent Coordinator Gail Jaeger.

~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

OPT IN TO TEXT MESSAGING !!! 

To receive a newsletter link via text message be sure to OPT-IN to text messaging from MPS. Text “Y” to 67587 to receive school notifications, newsletters and important messaging.

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 

QUICK LINKS:

MPS School Calendar

School Website

IB October Newsletter

Lunch Menu – K – 8 November

Lunch Menu – 9-12th November

MacDowell  Spotlight

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL ALL-CONFERENCE

The Juneau Varsity volleyball team showcased three All-Conference performers this season. 

2nd team all-conference – Samayah Randle

1st team all-conference – Kilia Mathis

1st team all-conference – Michaela Ferguson

For this honor, student-athletes are chosen as the top athletes in their team sport by the opposing coaches. This is initiated by each coach nominating players from their team. A ballot is then sent to all coaches to vote for the best players, but coaches are not allowed to vote for players from their team.

Congratulations ladies!! 

The Varsity finished the season with a record of 13-11-2, 7-0 in conference play and 3rd place in the conference tournament. As a team Juneau volleyball has been promoted to the Gold Division so we are now in the same league as Reagan, King, MSL, Hamilton, and Pulaski.