Conference Sign Up Fall 2023

MacDowell Montessori

Wednesday, October 11th, and Tuesday, October 17th

3:45-7:30 PM

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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.
• SignUp Genius will email you a reminder of your conference time 1 day 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 

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Primary (K3, K4 and K5)

Ms. Alvarez

Ms. Amy

Ms. Anna

Ms. Erika

Ms. Garrett

Ms. Heather

Ms. Knitter

Ms. Rebecca

Mr. Kargol

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Lower El (1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade)

Mr. Behling

Mr. Shaw

Ms. Heidi

Ms. Lee

Ms. Maggie

Ms. Patti

Ms. Snapp

Ms. Valyncia

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

Ms. Kiki

Ms. Mary

Ms. Morgan

Mr. Nelson

Mr. Roman

Ms. Spannbauer

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K5-8th grade Specialist Teachers / Support Staff

• K5-8th grade Specials (Art, Music, Gym)
• Ms. Cheryl, Speech  
• Ms. Narla, Speech, Wednesday Oct 11 4-6pm ONLY 
• Ms. Humphrey, O/T, Wednesday Oct 11 ONLY
• Ms Bruce-Konuah, High School Guidance Counselor
• All other support staff- please contact directly to schedule a conference:
  • Ms. Blain, Elementary Counselor, Tuesday Oct 17 ONLY schanoam@milwauke.k12.wi.us
  • Ms. Walsh, Elementary Psychologist,              walshhm@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
  • Ms. Jacobson, Social Worker,                             jacobsr@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
  • Mr. Greer, Social Worker, Wednesday Oct 11 ONLY, greerb@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
  • Ms. Warnacut, High School Psychologist,        raczynrm@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
  • Nurse Sarah, gruettsd@milwaukee.k12.wi.us

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

• Cohort 1 conferences are with Mr. Steve
• Cohort 2 conferences are with (need to sign up with one of the other middle school teachers, as Mrs. Werner is on maternity leave)
• Cohort 3 conferences are with Mr. Lippert
• Cohort 4 conferences are with Ms. Schertz

Special Education/Specialists:

• Conference with Mr. Alex
• Conference with Ms. Niedzialkowski
• 7-9th Spanish with Ms. Perez sign Up HERE
• 7-12th Music with Mr. Ash sign Up HERE

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9-12th Grade

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

Please check your child’s schedule before making appointments.

 

Wednesday, 10/11 Conference Date*

• 9-12th Grade Sign Up for 10/11 HERE

• 9-12th Grade Sped Teachers sign up HERE

Tuesday, 10/17 Conference Date*

• 9-12th Grade Sign Up for 10/17 HERE

• 9-12th Grade Sped Teachers sign up HERE

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Specialists/Support:

• 9th Grade Design with Ms. Schertz sign up HERE
• 7-9th Spanish with Ms. Perez 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
  • Ms. Blain, Elementary Counselor, Tuesday Oct 17 ONLY schanoam@milwauke.k12.wi.us
  • Ms. Walsh, Elementary Psychologist,              walshhm@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
  • Ms. Jacobson, Social Worker,                            jacobsr@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
  • Mr. Greer, Social Worker, Wednesday Oct 11 ONLY, greerb@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
  • Ms. Warnacut, High School Psychologist,       raczynrm@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
  • Nurse Sarah, gruettsd@milwaukee.k12.wi.us

High School Teacher List by Grade Level/Subject

9th MYP Math	Ms. Geiger
9th/10th MYP English	Ms. Lester
9th/10th MYP History 12th Personal Finance	Mr. LoPresti
9th/10th MYP Science	Mr. Verfuerth
9th MYP Design 7th/8th Science	Ms. Schertz
9th MYP Spanish 7th/8th Spanish	Ms. Perez
9th Personalized Reading 10th Writer’s Workshop 11th/12th DP English	Mr. Monfils
9th-12th Physical Education	Ms. Schenk
10th Personal Project 11th/12th DP Science	Mr. Beams
10th MYP Spanish 11th/12th DP Spanish	Ms. Linares
10th MYP Art 11th/12th DP Art	Mr. McElrone
10th MYP Math 11th/12th DP Math	Mr. Ford
11th/12th DP History	Mr. Spiering
7-12th Modern Band/Orchestra 7th/8th Music Technology 9th-12th Drumline	Mr. Ash