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You are here: Home / MacDowell Newsletter / MacDowell Newsletter Vol. 10

MacDowell Newsletter Vol. 10

October 27, 2022 by Andrea Corona

NO SCHOOL DAYS

~Friday, October 21st, No School

~Monday, October 24th, No School

~Tuesday, November 8th, No School


THANK YOU FROM OUR STAFF!

Thank you to the many families who signed up to help make our Tacos for Teachers Dinner during Night 1 of Conferences a great success. The food was abundant and delicious! If you are still awaiting the return of a container, please contact Ms. Claudine at nuetzeca@milwaukee.k12.wi.us

We appreciate the support so much! 


K-6 REPORT CARDS

Report cards for K3-6th grade students were sent home in Thursday folders today. STAR scores for 1st-6th grade students were included in Thursday folders as well. 

Information on the STAR test and other MPS Assessments can be found here:

MPS: Assessment (milwaukee.k12.wi.us)

A Parent’s Guide to Assessment can be found here: ParentsGuideAssessmentEnglish.pdf (milwaukee.k12.wi.us)


SPIRIT WEAR UPDATE

Dunn’s Sporting Goods is working on completing all of our Spirit Wear orders and will deliver them to us by the end of next week/beginning of the following week. I will reach out to all families to confirm delivery through student backpacks. Thanks! ~Ms. Claudine


THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR BOOK FAIR!

It was heartwarming to see the return of our Rainbow Booksellers Book Fair and to see the many families happy to be back and browsing in our library. Thank you for your support!

 I am extremely thankful to the many volunteers who helped run the fair and make this all happen! You are so very appreciated. 

~Ms. Claudine


Picture RETAKE DAY

Students who were absent on Picture Day this week will have an opportunity to have their picture taken on our Retake Day which will be Thursday, Nov. 17.


RESOURCES

TUTORING

Extended Learning Opportunities is pleased to offer FREE Virtual On-Demand Tutoring Sessions for MPS students. Families are able to request virtual tutoring services. Families will be notified via email if they have been approved for the virtual tutoring sessions and directions on how to access the platform. Virtual tutoring options are available on a first come, first served basis. This request is for services from September 15 through December 15, 2022. Request tutoring: https://tinyurl.com/38zhmabw


Understand Grade Level Goals for High School Students and Ensure Your Child Is on Target for Graduation 

Attend a meeting hosted by the Department of School Counseling to help your child stay on track for graduation. Learn about graduation requirements, getting ready for college, earning college credit while in high school, and more!

Register at: https://mpsmke.com/pglmeeting

Flyer HERE


REMINDER

If you want to receive school news, newsletters, and updates via text message you must opt into the system. 

To opt in, families should send a text message to the number 67587 with “Y” in the message.

 

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Covid-19 Update Webpage

Parent/Student Handbook on Rights, Responsibilities, and Discipline

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MacDowell Calendar

  • 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm, December 6, 2023 – Middle and High School Winter Concert
  • 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm, December 13, 2023 – Primary / Elementary Winter Concert
  • December 21, 2023 – No School - Middle and High School (Record Day)
  • December 22, 2023 – No School (Winter Break)
  • December 25, 2023 – December 29, 2023 – No School (Winter Break)
  • January 1, 2024 – No School (New Year's Day)

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6415 W Mt Vernon Ave.

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