To celebrate the end of the school year, MACL held its annual Field Day. Students participated in various stations, from slacklines and parachutes to kites, scooters, and face-paint. Thanks to Mr. Nate for setting up another fun and successful event! … [Read more...]
Spring Talent Show
MACL students showcased their talents in singing, dancing, and instrumental performance at this year's Spring Talent Show. We are so proud of all performers for their confidence, skill, and participation, and thankful for those in attendance for being a respectful audience. Go Dragons! 🐉 … [Read more...]
Survive Alive House: Fire Safety
Students in the International Newcomer Center attended the Milwaukee Fire Department's Survive Alive House. Students first learned various safety tips to help them and their families plan ahead in case a fire happens. Then, they learned what to do if the alarm sounds and how to safely escape a … [Read more...]
Chihuly-Inspired Collaborative Art
Inspired by world-renowned glass-blower Dale Chihuly, students in 2nd-8th grade created this art piece from used plastic water bottles, permanent markers, scissors, fishing line, and a clothes hanger. Approximately 350 bottlers were used in this sculpture, which means we prevented 350 bottles … [Read more...]
Middle School Track Meet
Almost forty MACL and International Newcomer Center students participated in the Middle School Track Meet at Pulaski High School. Students not only demonstrated incredible athleticism, but also excellent sportsmanship! Congratulations to all MACL athletes; you make us proud! 🐉 All the winners … [Read more...]
Winners of the MPS Media Arts Showcase Announced!
This year's MPS Media Arts Showcase (MAS) had over 100 submissions and over 17,000 votes for People's Choice. We are proud to announce that six MACL students in the International Newcomer Center are winners! Marwa, Ines, Lambert, and Albert won People's Choice Runner Up for their Public Service … [Read more...]
AAPI Month at MACL: We’re on the News!
MACL students and staff were featured on the news this week presenting and sharing the various Asian cultures represented throughout our school. May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and is also the month in which the Wisconsin Senate is examining Bill 240, which would require … [Read more...]
Students Explore Lakeshore State Park
Students in the International Newcomer Center visited Lakeshore State Park in May. Indigenous peoples and immigrants have shipped, fished, and utilized the Great Lakes for various reasons over time. Students learned about how these people, including Milwaukeeans of today, have affected the … [Read more...]
Service Experience Day at the War Memorial Center
Students in the International Newcomer Center participated in Service Experience Day on April 28th. In this interactive experience, students had the opportunity to talk to veterans about their service, learn from active duty members about their roles, and climb aboard various types of military … [Read more...]
Teacher Earns Kohl Education Fellowship
Miss Sivek, a teacher in the International Newcomer Center, was chosen as a 2023 Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Teacher Fellow. A statewide committee of civic leaders and representatives of education-related associations, including regional Cooperative Educational Service Agencies (CESA) and … [Read more...]