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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 31st

QDOBA FUNDRAISER 

Tuesday, January 14th

4:00 – 8:00 pm

Miller Parkway

SEC/PTO MEETING

Wednesday, January 15th

5:00 / 5:30 – 6:30 pm

MIDDLE and HIGH SCHOOL WINTER CONCERT  

Thursday, January 16th 

6:00 – 7:15 pm

PERSONAL PROJECT SHOWCASE –

presented by MacDowell 10th graders : Open to ALL

Friday, January 17th

12:30 – 3:00 pm

MacDowell Gymnasium

HIGH SCHOOL FINAL EXAMS

January 21st – 23rd

*Please note these are early release days

ELEMENTARY FANCY DANCE

Friday, January 31st

6:00 – 7:30 pm

Details and RSVP to come

Middle and High School Updates

Save the Date: 10th Grade Personal Project Showcase – Friday January 17th

The IB MYP Personal Project is the cumulative project of the IB Middle Years Program (grades 7-10). Students will display and celebrate their semester-long learning projects!

HIGH SCHOOL TAB WARS IS ON

December 16th – February 28th

9-12th graders compete to win a pizza party and drinks while helping support the Ronald McDonald House. Anyone can participate – place tabs in the grade’s bottle you’d like to support.

Newspaper request:

Ms. Nancy will be beginning printmaking with the high school art students. She is collecting any leftover newspapers to protect the tables. Send with your student and place it in the box outside room 110 (high school art room). ~thanks 

Sports and Activities Update

ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS

6-8 Volleyball Announcement 

All games will now be played at Hi-Mount Community School (2167 N. Hi-Mount Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53208) Door Entrance: Door #7 (On Hi-Mount Blvd)

Call For Coaches!

🎾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 

⚽ We are looking for a 6th-8th grade Soccer head coach and assistant coach for the Spring season. If interested please contact Ms Wanta at wantalm@milwaukee.k12.wi.us 

Middle & High School Chess Club Interest Form – still accepting participants

• Middle & High School students will have the opportunity to participate in Chess Club this school year.
• Chess Club will be held on Tuesdays from 3:30-4:30, starting Dec. 3, 2024. In room 334.
• If we reach capacity the google form will be turned off.
• Please fill out this Google Form to participate https://forms.gle/8XTEwLbief1xCXXU8 
• Any questions? Please contact Ms Wanta at wantalm@milwaukee.k12.wi.us 

Winter Sports Remind Links

• 🏀1-3 Basketball Team 1: https://www.remind.com/join/ha9843a 
• 🏀1-3 Basketball Team 2: https://www.remind.com/join/36f428 
• 🏀4-5 Basketball: https://www.remind.com/join/82h96g 
• 🏐6-8 Volleyball Team 1: https://www.remind.com/join/cghdh6 
• 🏐6-8 Volleyball Team 2: https://www.remind.com/join/7fdfcgg 
• 📣6-8 Cheerleading: https://www.remind.com/join/29f846 
• 🏀6-7 BOYS Basketball: https://www.remind.com/join/74af88a 
• 🏀6-8 BOYS Basketball: https://www.remind.com/join/ce2kk4

 Clubs Remind Links 

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

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

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

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

 Notes From Your Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)

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 your order directly supports MacDowell PTO! Now until December 31st. Power card comes loaded with 100 chips.

🎯🎉 Whether it’s classic arcade thrills, action-packed racing, or multiplayer challenge, enjoy endless gaming fun at any Dave & Buster’s location nationwide when you purchase your Power Card at the link below.

Don’t forget to share it with friends and family to join in the fun: grouprai.se/davebusters49110m.

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.

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

SAVE THE DATE: Restaurant Fundraisers

QDoba Miller Parkway – January 14th

Cousins Subs – February 5th

Saz’s State House – March 12th

Artisan Ramen – April 8th

November PTO meeting minutes : https://tinyurl.com/263xm4vd

In Case You Missed It

RETAKE / MAKEUP DAY PICTURE PROOFS

Proofs or pre-ordered prints have arrived from Retake Picture Day. Proofs have student specific instructions for ordering prints. If you have found a mistake please notify Parent Coordinator Gail Jaeger to help make corrections. mossergj@milwaukee.k12.wi.us

ENJOY 10% OFF your order!

CODE: F202410OFF

EXPIRES: July 31, 2025

Redeem Now

WEATHER CLOSING INFORMATION ❄️

Winter weather will be here before we know it! As winter conditions arrive, please be alert for school closings. The district has added a new webpage about winter weather and potential school closings, with information and tips for families and staff during weather events. Please become familiar with this page linked: mpsmke.com/weather. 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.

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 November Newsletter

Lunch Menu – K – 8 December

Lunch Menu – 9-12th December

Enjoy the Winter  Solstice – 

longer daylight hours ahead!

Saturday,  December 21st  3:21am

MacDowell  Spotlight

STUDENT STAFF VOLLEYBALL GAME – MS/HS

The student vs. staff volleyball game kicked off the Thanksgiving break last month. Staff came out struggling in the first set but dominated per usual, but the students put up a good fight. MacDowell high school students have the opportunity to participate in 3-4 student vs. staff events per year: kickball, volleyball, basketball, and dodgeball.  These games bring out the competitive spirit among the students and staff and have been and will continue to be a tradition for years to come.

Community Resources and Events

FIRST STAGE – RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER

See Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer at First Stage this holiday season!  Now until December 29th.

Watch MacDowell’s own 6th grader Penny Whitmore in the  Silver Cast production as Hermey the elf. 

Purchase tickets for all other performances at: http://www.firststage.org/Production-Details/Rudolph-The-Red-Nosed-Reindeer. 

Use code 82412 for 15% off! 

URBAN ECOLOGY CENTER – School’s Out Adventure Days

Outdoor exploration, nature play, hiking, climbing, creating, and skill building for ages 7 to 12 years while school’s out during the year! Kindergarten : kids will have an active day outdoors hiking, climbing trees, bird watching, bug catching and playing in the park. They’ll explore and question through outdoor play, games, imaginary play and more.

The seats are limited and given on a first-come first-serve basis. Register K4/K5 HERE. Register 1st-4th graders HERE.

Remaining 2024 Dates:

• Monday Dec 23rd  @ Riverside Park UEC
• Winter Break- Dec 26th-27th, 30th @ Riverside Park UEC

• Spring Break- March 24th-28th 2025 @ Washington Park UEC