{"id":236830,"date":"2026-02-26T20:37:05","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T20:37:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mpsschoolsites.wpenginepowered.com\/macdowell\/?p=236830"},"modified":"2026-02-26T20:37:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T20:37:06","slug":"macdowell-newsletter-volume-23-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mps.school\/macdowell\/2026\/02\/26\/macdowell-newsletter-volume-23-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"MacDowell Newsletter Volume 23 &#8211; 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><b>Upcoming Events \/ Meetings<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROGRAM &#8211; Motown !<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-236789 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/mpsschoolsites.wpenginepowered.com\/macdowell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/02\/Black-History-performance-1-300x199.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" \/><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>TONIGHT<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Thursday, February 26th<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">6:00 &#8211; 7:30 pm<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>VALENTINE COFFEE FUNDRAISER PICKUP<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tuesday March 3rd<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">3:00 &#8211; 4:30 pm<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Main lobby &#8211; school store<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>EARLY RELEASE DAY<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Wednesday, March 4th<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>ACT TESTING &#8211; 11TH GRADERS<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Wednesday, March 11th<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No student attendance for grades 9, 10 &amp; 12<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>PTO FUNDRAISER &#8211; SAZ\u2019S STATE HOUSE<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Wednesday, March 11th<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">11:00am &#8211; 8:30pm<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">*Mention MacDowell &#8211; Reservations encouraged<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1_GDlEyrfekI1vUowa55SGAPnePxk0kB9\/view?usp=drive_link\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">FLYER<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>SPRING CONFERENCES\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Monday, March 16th &amp; Wednesday March 18th<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">3:45-7:30pm<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>BOOKFAIR<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Monday, March 16th &amp; Wednesday March 18th<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">3:30-7:30pm<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>NO SCHOOL<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Friday, March 20th<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>UPPER ELEMENTARY &#8211; NATURE\u2019S CLASSROOM<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">March 23rd &#8211; 27th<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>CABARET NIGHT &#8211; MIDDLE \/ HIGH SCHOOL<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Thursday, March 26th<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">6:00pm<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>NO SCHOOL March 30th &#8211; April 3rd<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Spring Break<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-236830 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-large'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/mps.school\/macdowell\/2026\/02\/26\/macdowell-newsletter-volume-23-2026\/dmtickets\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mps.school\/macdowell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/02\/DMTickets-791x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tickets are on sale now in the office for the MacDowell Theater Club&#8217;s production of <\/span><b>A Deadly Medley<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">! All tickets are $5 for general admission seating.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Come see the show on March 11th and 12th at 6pm. Doors open 20 minutes in advance. Come early to enjoy our concessions and check out our merchandise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ages 8 and up.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> A Deadly Medley features four Shakespearean tragedies and these plays include both murder and suicide. While theater is an excellent opportunity to explore challenging topics in a safe way, viewer discretion is advised.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Before or After the Show:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-236830 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/mps.school\/macdowell\/2026\/02\/12\/sazs-state-house-fundraiser\/screenshot-2026-02-09-143111\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"232\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/mps.school\/macdowell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-09-143111-232x300.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Check the MacDowell webpage calendar for future events.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mpsschoolsites.wpenginepowered.com\/macdowell\/calendar\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/mpsschoolsites.wpenginepowered.com\/macdowell\/calendar\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-236830 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-large'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/mps.school\/macdowell\/2026\/02\/26\/macdowell-newsletter-volume-23-2026\/parent-teacher-conferences-3-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/mps.school\/macdowell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/02\/Parent-Teacher-Conferences-1024x569.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mps.school\/macdowell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/02\/Parent-Teacher-Conferences-980x544.jpg 980w, https:\/\/mps.school\/macdowell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/02\/Parent-Teacher-Conferences-480x267.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/39j3b4rt\">https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/39j3b4rt<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\ud83d\udcd8 We will have a BOOKFAIR the week of March 16th, more information to come. \ud83d\udcd9<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\ud83c\udf6aWatch for the Girl Scouts selling cookies. \ud83c\udf6a<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>NEXT WEEK! <\/b><b>MARCH EARLY RELEASE DAY<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Reminder &#8211; March 4th is the second early release day for all students. Teachers will continue professional development in the literacy curriculum.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dismissal will occur at different times depending on grade level:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">K3 and K4 students will be dismissed at 10:00 AM<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Extended day K4 &amp; K5 through 6th grade students will be dismissed at 1:00 PM<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">7 through 12 grade students will be dismissed at 1:25 PM<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">All regular school transportation will be provided and will operate on this adjusted early schedule.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">!! Please make the necessary arrangements to receive your student at their earlier dismissal time !!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Camp MacDowell will begin at these early dismissal times for families already enrolled in Camp. Please notify Camp Director Ms. Jones if your child will be staying at camp that day. Thank you!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>General Reminders<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>MIDYEAR CENSUS- Please Return<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Midyear Census Verification a.k.a Emergency Contact Information (NEW) &#8211; The district requires that all schools conduct a mid-year census verification. Census verification forms for each K-6 student will be sent home in Thursday red folders this week. 7-12th graders will receive copies from their math instructor Thursday or Friday. Please ask your student for the census form. Please return the signed Census Verification form to the school no later than Friday, March 6, 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>MORNING HUG AND GO FLOW REMINDERS\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">**<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">*Encourage students to exit vehicles (if they are able) even if a staff member is not opening the car door.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Our goal is to get the line cleared BEFORE door closure at 8:20<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">am.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT for the 2026-2027 School Year: ENDS March 2, 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you have a younger child that you wish to enroll in K3 or K4 at<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> MacDowell,<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> you must enroll during this enrollment window to receive sibling preference. The current student\u2019s name should be included in the application. <\/span><b>Sibling preference is not granted after this enrollment window.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> MPS Kindergarten Enrollment Page; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.milwaukeepublicschools.org\/enrollment\/process\/kindergarten\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">MPS: Kindergarten Enrollment \u2013 Schools<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>UPPER ELEMENTARY NATURE\u2019S CLASSROOM TRIP &#8211; eligible 4th &#8211; 6th graders<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>The dates of this trip are Monday, March 23 &#8211; Friday, March 27, 2026.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>PAPERWORK DUE TOMORROW!!! 3:00pm<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">NATURE\u2019S CLASSROOM DEADLINES:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Both registrations (NCI online and MPS Field Trip forms) should be completed <\/span><b>ASAP<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> but no later than <\/span><b>Friday,<\/b> <b>February 27th <\/b><b>3:00pm<\/b><b>. Late registrations will not be accepted.\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Copy of Insurance card must be included with registration.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We will accept payment (cash or check made out to MacDowell Montessori, to the main office) no later than <\/span><b>Friday, March 6th<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Middle and High School Families<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-4' class='gallery galleryid-236830 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/mps.school\/macdowell\/2026\/02\/26\/macdowell-newsletter-volume-23-2026\/screenshot-2026-02-23-131832\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"854\" src=\"https:\/\/mps.school\/macdowell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-23-131832.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mps.school\/macdowell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-23-131832.png 668w, https:\/\/mps.school\/macdowell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-23-131832-480x614.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 668px, 100vw\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><b>GSA COMMUNITY SPEAKER WORKSHOP<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-236831 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/mpsschoolsites.wpenginepowered.com\/macdowell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/02\/image-3-300x118.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"118\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">MacDowell has both a high school and middle school GSA (Gender-Sexuality Alliance) that has been meeting the second and fourth Fridays of each month this schoo<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">l year.\u00a0 Our GSA gets together to build community,\u00a0promote positivity, and learn!\u00a0 On March 27<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> the GSA will be hosting community speakers from Planned Parenthood to discuss healthy relationships and communication with our members. This workshop topic was voted on by the students during a previous GSA meeting.\u00a0 Please reach out to our GSA facilitator, Carlie Hubbard (hubbc2@milwaukee.k12.wi.us), if you have any questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>ACT INFORMATION<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>2026 ACT District Testing Day March 11<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">MPS high schools will administer the state-required ACT to grade 11 students on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. On this date, only juniors will be in attendance. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Freshmen, sophomores, and seniors will not report to school on this date. Multi-grade schools (e.g., K-12, 3-12, 6-12) will have regular attendance for students not in grades 9, 10, or 12. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Students should arrive at school at their regular start time to allow testing to be completed in a timely manner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>2026 PreACT District Testing Day April 9<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">District PreACT day will be an <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">all-school attendance day<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Students should arrive at school at their regular start time to allow testing to be completed in a timely manner.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Sports and Activities Update<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Calling builders and painters! <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Shakespeare cast is looking for help to create a set for the MacDowell theater club.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Proposed work dates:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Friday February 27 from 5:00-8:00pm<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Please click the link to fill out the interest form and Ms. Emily will be in touch! <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/hJFk3FqLihUv7VBG8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/forms.gle\/hJFk3FqLihUv7VBG8<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Save the dates!!!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">6th-8th Boys basketball: March of Champions March 13-15<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">6th-8th Volleyball: Middle school City-Wide Volleyball Tournament March 5, 6, &amp; 8\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Winter Sports: Join Remind!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Questions about your students&#8217; sports teams? Join the Remind group where all practice and game information is updated regularly, or email Ms Wanta at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:wantalm@milwaukee.k12.wi.us\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">wantalm@milwaukee.k12.wi.us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Youth Sports Remind Links<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\ud83c\udfc01-3 Basketball Team 1: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.remind.com\/join\/ha9843a\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.remind.com\/join\/ha9843a<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\ud83c\udfc01-3 Basketball Team 2: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.remind.com\/join\/36f428\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.remind.com\/join\/36f428<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\ud83c\udfc04-5 Basketball: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.remind.com\/join\/82h96g\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.remind.com\/join\/82h96g<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\ud83c\udfc06-8 Boys Basketball: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.remind.com\/join\/ce2kk4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.remind.com\/join\/ce2kk4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\ud83c\udfd06-8 Girls Volleyball: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.remind.com\/join\/cghdh6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.remind.com\/join\/cghdh6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\ud83c\udfd06-8 Coed Volleyball: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.remind.com\/join\/7fdfcgg\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.remind.com\/join\/7fdfcgg<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\ud83d\udce36-8 Cheerleading: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.remind.com\/join\/29f846\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.remind.com\/join\/29f846<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Elementary Chess Clubs Remind Links<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u265f\ufe0fTuesday Chess Club: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.remind.com\/join\/c68gd4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.remind.com\/join\/c68gd4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u265f\ufe0fThursday Chess Club: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.remind.com\/join\/g7b2kf2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.remind.com\/join\/g7b2kf2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Tabletop Adventure Gaming Announcement: Last day is March 2, 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Youth Spring Sports<\/b><\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-5' class='gallery galleryid-236830 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/mps.school\/macdowell\/2026\/02\/26\/macdowell-newsletter-volume-23-2026\/screenshot-2026-02-26-143328\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"291\" height=\"206\" src=\"https:\/\/mps.school\/macdowell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-26-143328.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><b>Interest Form closes March 6th 10AM !<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/EsyNtTtNmFsW8aaDA\"><b>https:\/\/forms.gle\/EsyNtTtNmFsW8aaDA<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>BALLET CLUB<\/b><b>&#8211; <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/AJ74WKvsdEA6zfSNA\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">K5 to 6th Grade Interest Form\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Did you enjoy watching or performing in the Nutcracker ballet? Do you want to gain more strength, balance, or coordination? Join Ballet Club to learn about ballet technique and have an end of the year performance opportunity.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Participation will be determined by lottery.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> ALL Students interested in participating should have this form filled out by <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">10 AM Wednesday March 4, 2026<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There will be a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">$15 fee<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for participation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Students selected in the lottery will be given a form to complete and returned with the fee.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">K-1 Grade on TUESDAYS 3:00-4:30\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dates:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 3\/24, 4\/7, 4\/14, 4\/21, 4\/28, 5\/5, 5\/12, 5\/19, 6\/2, 6\/3, 6\/4<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2-4 Grade on THURSDAYS 3:00-4:30<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dates: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">3\/26, 4\/9, 4\/16, 4\/23, 4\/30, 5\/7, 5\/14, 5\/21, 6\/2, 6\/3, 6\/4<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">5-6 Grade on FRIDAYS 3:00-4:30<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dates: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">3\/27, 4\/10, 4\/17, 4\/24, 5\/1, 5 \/8, 5\/15, 5\/22, 6\/2, 6\/3, 6\/4<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">6\/2 dress rehearsal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Performance 6\/3, call time 5:00pm show at 6:00pm<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Parents are responsible for transportation of students after the club ends.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Pick up at the Main Entrance at 4:30.<\/b> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Being late for pickup twice (after 4:45) will result in your student being unable to continue to participate.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Any questions? Please contact Ms Emily at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:bowlinea@milwaukee.k12.wi.us\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">bowlinea@milwaukee.k12.wi.us<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/AJ74WKvsdEA6zfSNA\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/forms.gle\/AJ74WKvsdEA6zfSNA<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>BALLET CLUB<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/4PdEEM9AfLbMLLyL6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">7th-9th Grade Interest Form<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Did you enjoy watching or performing in the Nutcracker ballet? Do you want to gain more strength, balance, or coordination? Join Ballet club to learn about ballet technique and have an end of the year performance opportunity.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Participation will be determined by lottery.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> ALL Students interested in participating should have this form filled out by <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">10 AM Wednesday March 4, 2026<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Students selected in the lottery will be given a form to complete and returned with the fee.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">7-9 Grade on WEDNESDAYS 3:00-4:30\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dates: 3\/25, 4\/8, 4\/22, 4\/29, 5\/6, 5\/13, 5\/20, 5\/27 6\/2, 6\/3, 6\/4<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dress rehearsal 6\/2 from 3:30-5:00<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Performance 6\/3 call time 5:00pm show at 6:00pm<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Parents are responsible for transportation of students after the club ends.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Pick up at the Main Entrance at 4:30.<\/b> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Being late for pickup twice (after 4:45) will result in your student being unable to continue to participate.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Any questions? Please contact Ms. Emily at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:bowlinea@milwaukee.k12.wi.us\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">bowlinea@milwaukee.k12.wi.us<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/4PdEEM9AfLbMLLyL6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/forms.gle\/4PdEEM9AfLbMLLyL6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>High School Winter Sports<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Athletic Schedules:\u00a0 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mccathletics.org\/public\/genie\/1190\/school\/64\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.mccathletics.org\/public\/genie\/1190\/school\/64\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Purchase Online Tickets: \u00a0 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gofan.co\/app\/school\/WI19445\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/gofan.co\/app\/school\/WI19445<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Registration: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mpsathletics-ar.rschooltoday.com\/home\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/mpsathletics-ar.rschooltoday.com\/home<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-236790\" src=\"https:\/\/mpsschoolsites.wpenginepowered.com\/macdowell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-03-114312-234x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"234\" height=\"300\" \/><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>The next PTO meeting of the year is March 25 at 5:30pm. After the 5:00pm SEC Meeting<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">January PTO minutes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> : <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1Z9v9DQsAy7LdZvny6VnIx-xBBAiT4-CbooSS9uRWoH8\/edit?usp=sharing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">HERE\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><b>SAVE THE DATE:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Upcoming Restaurant Fundraisers<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><b>Saz\u2019s State House<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; March 11 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1_GDlEyrfekI1vUowa55SGAPnePxk0kB9\/view?usp=sharing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">FLYER<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">JUST ADDED:<\/span><b> Build a Breakfast, Build a Burger<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; April 18th<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>In Case You Missed It<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>LOST AND FOUND <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Please check the lost and found when you are in the building. <\/span><b>Please label items!<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Jackets and hoodies are often a large part of our lost and found \u2013 labeling these items will help us return lost items to their owner. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">At the end of the month and each subsequent month we will box up all items to prepare for donation.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>WEATHER CLOSING INFORMATION \u2744\ufe0f<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Winter weather can still hit us ! As winter conditions continue, 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: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mpsmke.com\/weather\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">mpsmke.com\/weather<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. The decision to close school will be posted on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001MhVjPbNx0AM_T_LFiS8xnkUxcWj6BE7AYh0BijTJAgp2dgMsdumCiTGpC4lgc-k8vpyCVVXewrdNnkhWyn-gyicQhRDmKUKWlRKMf24tmQua2yuQCudnFJiR1BR3w41CW1FNLBCzcMnSmVGRSUAODgOmzfGH8dwg&amp;c=aftxeB68azoZITB29m4Ccfyzh5GT3LD-1N7eqVjuW3sVGQ2tuDYcMQ==&amp;ch=l_N_lv5x6Wi9oBCw3kI5bCAC_GkrPsL5YtZFrl2ttlu0tSB711Fyiw==\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">MPS website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, MPS <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001MhVjPbNx0AM_T_LFiS8xnkUxcWj6BE7AYh0BijTJAgp2dgMsdumCifdGsQDhxeY4w5VC80KR5loytiCM-PBKyEfMfHL3fAm3yu71wPbN1pogeXCGsjJ_-1EAJRgiuTHvpmRbBKvA6N-ma9IlvNbxcvTCgZHnAZAc&amp;c=aftxeB68azoZITB29m4Ccfyzh5GT3LD-1N7eqVjuW3sVGQ2tuDYcMQ==&amp;ch=l_N_lv5x6Wi9oBCw3kI5bCAC_GkrPsL5YtZFrl2ttlu0tSB711Fyiw==\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">X<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001MhVjPbNx0AM_T_LFiS8xnkUxcWj6BE7AYh0BijTJAgp2dgMsdumCiYzcljd_skia0cmaYoIBCXIyN7n8J8_cW9vw9WZx2aH-CyFBULJ4xm4LtHAdHTOgez0KKq8CIFDIJ6ELcVJmdjWYhchV_7_0omaAnM8zhx1rSBXR2SsVpSKtvpmet5SK0w==&amp;c=aftxeB68azoZITB29m4Ccfyzh5GT3LD-1N7eqVjuW3sVGQ2tuDYcMQ==&amp;ch=l_N_lv5x6Wi9oBCw3kI5bCAC_GkrPsL5YtZFrl2ttlu0tSB711Fyiw==\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Facebook pages<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and on all major television and news stations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>~Students have outdoor recess unless the temperature is below a feels like temp of 11\u00b0~<\/i><\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">!! OPT-IN TO TEXT MESSAGING ! To receive a newsletter link via text message be sure to OPT-IN to text messaging from MPS. Text \u201cY\u201d to 67587 to receive school notifications, transportation updates, newsletters and important messaging.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How To Reach Me<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you need to reach me, my email is: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">mossergj@milwaukee.k12.wi.us<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">~ Ms. Gail Jaeger<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>QUICK LINKS:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/MPS-Shared\/Documents1\/Calendar\/mps-district-calendar-2526v8.pdf\"><b>MPS School Calendar<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/schools.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/macdowell\/\"><b>School Website<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Lunch Menu<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resources.finalsite.net\/images\/v1769716199\/mpsmilwaukeek12wius\/ppfru6dis6u6oz2ixmiz\/FEBELPRODLUNCHMENU-MilwaukeePublicSchools.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">K-8th February<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/resources.finalsite.net\/images\/v1769716198\/mpsmilwaukeek12wius\/dkyzqhxkqnfcfbhpjohy\/FEBHSLUNCHMENU-MilwaukeePublicSchools.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">High School February<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">K-8th March- not released as of print time<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">High School March<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>December \/ January <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/183vfyM6UoM736yqxmKmaut69M7HK1EOB\/view?usp=sharing\"><b>\u00a0IB Newsletter<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1pXE8hv7mwbXL7zB-ERx1VfqjKxJyEkGBFsQ4I6r4MGU\/edit?usp=sharing\"><b>Staff Preferences 25-26<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>MacDowell\u00a0 Spotlight<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>JUNEAU BASKETBALL IN THE NEWS<\/b><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cMilwaukee Juneau off to historic start behind Gonzaga commit\u201d<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fox6now.com\/video\/fmc-dndooz15to5xqyvv\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/fox6now.com\/video\/fmc-dndooz15to5xqyvv<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>WASHINGTON DC TRIP<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201c48, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">5 Chaperones,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">16 hours on a bus. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Countless snacks, snores, and \u201cAre we there yet?\u201d moments later\u2026 we officially survived and thrived in Washington D.C. Our unforgettable trip took students from the classroom to the capital, where they mastered the metro subway, explored monuments and museums, toured government buildings, walked the grounds of Arlington Cemetery, and soaked in history at every turn. Despite the really early mornings and very late nights, our students showed up and showed out, staying punctual, respectful, curious, and thoughtfully reflective about the powerful history surrounding them.\u201d &#8211; Mr. Greer<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-6 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-6 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-6 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-6 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-6' class='gallery galleryid-236830 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/mps.school\/macdowell\/2026\/02\/26\/macdowell-newsletter-volume-23-2026\/screenshot-2026-02-26-143035\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"475\" height=\"207\" src=\"https:\/\/mps.school\/macdowell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-26-143035.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mps.school\/macdowell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-26-143035.png 475w, https:\/\/mps.school\/macdowell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-26-143035-300x131.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/mps.school\/macdowell\/2026\/02\/26\/macdowell-newsletter-volume-23-2026\/screenshot-2026-02-26-143052\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"570\" height=\"591\" src=\"https:\/\/mps.school\/macdowell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-26-143052.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mps.school\/macdowell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-26-143052.png 570w, https:\/\/mps.school\/macdowell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-26-143052-480x498.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 570px, 100vw\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h3><b>Community Resources and Opportunities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From The WIAA &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As part of our partnership with DICK&#8217;S Sporting Goods, we share this information with the membership for your benefit if you choose to take advantage of the opportunity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">DICK\u2019S Sporting Goods is providing all athletes, coaches, and member schools of the WIAA with exclusive coupons. Get everything needed for the upcoming season and save money at DICK\u2019S Sporting Goods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Click on the coupon link below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><b>These coupons are for in-store purchases only and are valid 2\/27-3\/2\/26<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0 If you can&#8217;t find an item in the store, ask a sales associate if it can be ordered, and still receive 20% off. The coupons can be printed off or displayed from any mobile device to be redeemed at the store. You can also access these coupons at any time by visiting the WIAA website and clicking into the DICK\u2019S Sporting Goods web banners. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/d581bl04.na1.hubspotlinks.com\/Ctc\/W5+113\/d581bL04\/VXhYM9998kD4W8TV6736MpJ7pW5l3Nw35KCBMyN1PJbtM7j7nMW7lD3J86lZ3kCW99hnCw5JT5S5W2mJ3bX456mV1N2yF-LrDpF-fW3FcmR53YPrj-W1yG_nF1mXf5qW7Z977N5_-1cRW274FVh9k5KHjVMLFyV3L-4f6W4tbRTx7TjHrFV_s6RS3JwHqpW1q62z148dKTvW3CqThM4PWDFXW2MPZzh9dw0Z2W6ML4-X2jn4BBN4Dr-Z59gq5FW4KqBV24dfD6ZW45NsKm1vv21xN2GPB3pyt2KVMKdS3hkbjTMW4Sbp9y4B5rDBW5tCs9z12zk9HW3QDG471gyvC1VyrsXd6JLxTlVBKGzZ24Sv_HN6mTPV4Sk7z6W24pTl92RMqVzW5YrWb_3wjyq0W26yJRQ77vQQGW4Ty6hb3grfNvW8YTNW63DSrmmW8Yll6M77-gQxW5hMP4p5WqR-nW6w1gVs6gm6y1V7nfXH2B-hQQW5xrxvq1061DJW4FSYFt97jhCDVZ_Pnw9dnvQlW5tKn3T22d3_qW5lnDmJ3yc_yFW4dd6Yr8l-lfkW89x0s93dskjYW6NbZF268wMC6W20Tqy521fTswW7YjSK17lXtmPW4bchR_1h72lwW4RgSmK29VJXNV6rHZH7sVGPjW2lwvR126k0NFW1R7Kr04533bQW7Ldqk786Qnz3W5Msv6S8VSXD9W9kH4LC5pyZ19V4jS9j7LQM43W5FRKWG626CZ7Vsv_W15-tbrKN3w5GDBBXJzbf5dHfrl04\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">WIAA Team Packet Coupons \u2013 CLICK HERE<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-236836 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/mpsschoolsites.wpenginepowered.com\/macdowell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-24-135311-300x252.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"252\" \/>The Summer 2026 High School Assistant Volunteer Program at the Milwaukee County Zoo<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> are now open! \ud83d\udc18<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These engaging professional development volunteer opportunities are open to <\/span><b>students ages 14\u201318<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> who are eager to gain hands-on experience, build leadership and communication skills, and make a meaningful impact in our mission to conserve wildlife and endangered species.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To accommodate a variety of interests and schedules, they offer two program types, the Zoo Camp HSA model and the Community Engagement HSA model, each with distinct responsibilities and time commitments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Application link: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoosociety.org\/about-the-zoological-society\/careers-internships\/\"><b>Zoo Society &#8211; Volunteer opportunities<\/b><\/a><b> \u00a0 <\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(Scroll down on page to view both HSA opportunities)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The Urban Ecology Center (UEC) <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">is excited to share several opportunities for students and families to engage in outdoor learning and enrichment in early 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Outdoor Explore Club (Spring Afterschool Program)\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\ud83d\udd0d\ud83c\udf33<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The UEC is hosting Outdoor Explore Club at Washington Park this spring! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This spring we&#8217;ll investigate the Washington Park Lagoon, scooping for water creatures, practice catch and release fishing, catch insects, create nature inspired art and even conduct a few experiments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Registration is open now on our<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/30781a.blackbaudhosting.com\/30781a\/Outdoor-Explore-Club\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> website.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u00a0 Cost: $35 for a 6-week session<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If cost is a barrier, families are encouraged to contact our Program Director to discuss alternative pricing options: Cassie Bauer email:\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">cbauer@urbanecologycenter.org<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> phone: 414-626-8571<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Adventure Days (Spring Break \u2013 Fully Scholarship-Based)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \ud83d\udc3f\ufe0f\ud83c\udf37<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UEC is partnering with the MPS Extended Learning Opportunities (ELO) Office to offer Out of School Day Adventure Days for students in 1st\u20134th grade.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dates: March 30 \u2013 April 3, 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Location: Washington Park Urban Ecology Center<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cost: Free for MPS students (registration required; space is limited)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Families can register through the MPS ELO website:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/app.smartsheet.com\/b\/form\/019977b845d87cbbbc690067608aecb7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/app.smartsheet.com\/b\/form\/019977b845d87cbbbc690067608aecb7<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Or contact the ELO Office directly:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\ud83d\udcde<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (414) 475-8238<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2709\ufe0f<\/span> <a href=\"mailto:elo@milwaukee.k12.wi.us\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">elo@milwaukee.k12.wi.us<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>MPS SUMMER ACADEMY<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Registration Opens: February 16, 2026<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>Course Dates: July 6\u201330, 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>8:00am &#8211; 12:00pm<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A world of adventure starts here! Summer Academy is held at various locations throughout Milwaukee, offering specialty classes in all areas of interest. Course availability and dates, times, and locations are found in the enrollment guide. Breakfast and lunch are provided for all Summer Academy participants. MacDowell will be the location for the Montessori focused Summer Academy. K5-8th Grade.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Register Here: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.milwaukeepublicschools.org\/academics\/summer-academy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.milwaukeepublicschools.org\/academics\/summer-academy<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">View the Flyer <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1BCfUK8Z_UrBMuE2lBlEGk63nN8fKnohQ\/view?usp=sharing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">HERE<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Upcoming Events \/ Meetings BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROGRAM &#8211; Motown ! TONIGHT Thursday, February 26th 6:00 &#8211; 7:30 pm VALENTINE COFFEE FUNDRAISER PICKUP Tuesday March 3rd 3:00 &#8211; 4:30 pm Main lobby &#8211; school store EARLY RELEASE DAY Wednesday, March 4th ACT TESTING &#8211; 11TH GRADERS Wednesday, March 11th No student attendance for grades 9, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":136,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2,3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-236830","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-newsletter","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/macdowell\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/236830","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/macdowell\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/macdowell\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/macdowell\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/136"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/macdowell\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=236830"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/macdowell\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/236830\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/macdowell\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=236830"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/macdowell\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=236830"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mps.school\/macdowell\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=236830"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}