Madison Messenger - June 2025

Principal Message

Dear Families,

Here at Madison, we are committed to supporting every young scholar and their family in meaningful and lasting ways. Your partnership is one of the most important parts of our success, and your voice helps shape the way we grow and improve.

As we continue our efforts to provide a welcoming, engaging, and supportive learning environment, we need your feedback. What’s working well? Where can we improve? Your insights help us better meet the needs of our students and families.

If you have not already, please take a few minutes to complete our Family Survey by clicking the link below. Your responses are confidential and will directly inform how we serve our community moving forward.

Access the survey at spokaneschools.org/familysurvey

Thank you for being a valued part of our school family. Together, we can make a great school even better!

Heather Holter, Madison Principal

Important Dates

06/05 Shadle Park Senior Walk at approximately 12:00PM
06/06 Fun Friday! Gold Day
06/06 PBIS Assembly KINDNESS 2:00PM
06/07 Spokane Indians Baseball Game Madison Night
06/10 PTO Meeting 5PM at Madison Library
06/11 School BBQ tentative time 11AM-1PM see below for lunch times
06/12 Field Day 1-2:30PM
06/16 Dance Party 2:15-2:45PM
06/17 End of Year Awards Assembly 9:30AM
06/17 Last Day of School - Dismissed at 11:30AM
06/17 5th Grade Send Off on the blacktop 11:00AM
06/23-8/18 Office Closed for Summer

For up-to-date information please check the website www.spokaneschools.org/Madison and scroll down to the "Events" section.

School BBQ 6/11

Join us for our annual school BBQ on Wednesday June 11th. You can purchase a meal for $5.00 (cash or check only) or you can bring your own food or just visit with your child(ren).

Alana Neis/ Stacey Higgins 11:00-11:35

Ms. Kamian/Mrs. Zaro 11:05-11:40

Mrs. Donais 11:10-11:45

Ms. Guererro 11:15-11:50

Mrs. Nunley 11:20-11:55

Mrs. Hendrick 11:30-12:05

Mr. Torline 11:35-12:10

Mrs. Parish 11:40-12:15

Mrs. May 11:45-12:20

Ms. Emily/Mrs. Bishop 12:00-12:35

Ms. Bambi/Ms. Linda 12:10-12:45

If you would like to eat with your preschool student please contact Ms. Melanie.

5th Grade Send Off

Join us for our 5th Grade Send Off on Tuesday June 17th. The gate to the blacktop will open at 11AM and at approximately 11:15AM we will begin the sendoff! Our 5th Grade Students will exit the building as we announce their name and cheer them on to middle school!

Lost & Found

Our lost and found is overflowing. If your child is missing coats, hoodies, water bottles, shoes, pants, or various other items, please consider stopping by the school to find your belongings. All items will be donated or thrown away on June 17th at noon.

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The new SPS mobile app allows families to easily access news and information from the district and their students’ schools, as well as breakfast and lunch menus, upcoming events and more.

Watch this short video sharing how you can be connected to your school with the new SPS mobile app.

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Field Day

Mark your calendars for Field Day on Thursday June 12th! If you are interested in volunteering please fill out the bright green sheet and return it to Mrs. Oas. Volunteers will be needed from 12:30-3:00PM. All volunteers must be cleared to volunteer by the district, if you are unsure if you are an approved volunteer you can call our office. All volunteer applications are done online.

Volunteer Application

Spokane Indians Game - Madison Night

Do you love baseball? You can purchase $6.00 tickets for Madison Night on Saturday June 7th at 6:35PM. It's a Rosauers Family Feast Night! All hot dogs, Pepsi products, and ice cream sandwiches are only $2.00 all night long. Kids 12 & under can stick around after the game for Dairy Queen Circle the Bases! | Presented By Rosauers Supermarkets, KAYU Fox 28, & 92.9 ZZU

Use the link below to purchase tickets! Purchase your tickets by 06/04.

Spokane Indians Tickets

Camp Imagine

Camp Imagine is at four sites this summer on three separate weeks in July and includes outdoor games and activities, STEM lessons and more. Breakfast and lunch are served each day. Camp Imagine is available for students who will be in 1st-5th grade for the 2025-2026 school year. Check out the link below for more information.

Camp Imagine

Together Spokane

Together Spokane is a partnership between Spokane Public Schools and Spokane Parks and Recreation. Click the link for more info.

Together Spokane

Late Students/ Breakfast at School

We have seen an increase in the number of late students each day. When students are late, they miss out on valuable instruction time and morning announcements. Please have your students to school by 8:25AM each day (9:25AM on Mondays). Breakfast is served each day until 10AM, however if your student is wanting to have school breakfast, please try to have them arrive at 8AM (9AM on Mondays) so they can eat with friends in the lunchroom. We appreciate your help.

We are SP

Feeder Pattern News

Shadle Park and other area High Schools have a variety of summer camps. Check the link for more info.

Summer 2025 | Spokane Public Schools

Birthday Parties/ Celebrations

Due to food allergies, health diagnosis, and cultural beliefs please refrain from sending food items to school for your child. If you would like to bring something, please check with the teacher. We recommend nonfood items such as pencils or stickers or a small craft for the kids to do.

If your child wishes to invite students to a party outside of school, please do not have them distribute invitations at school (unless it is for the whole class) as this causes hurt feelings and does not create a sense of belonging. Please work with the classroom teacher on how they would like to support you to invite some students.

SPS HEART Program

If you or your family has had a loss of housing, remember that you may be eligible for the HEART program’s support and services. We work to provide educational stability for students that are staying in temporary or transitional living situations. Please give our office a call at 509-354-7302 or check out our website for more information:

HEART Program | Spokane Public Schools (spokaneschools.org)

Cell Phone Policy

Thank you for helping your students follow the new Spokane Public Schools cell phone policy. As a reminder cell phones and smart devices are not allowed to be used during the school day and must be kept in a backpack and turned off or silent. Please click the link below for more information.

Spokane Public Schools Cell Phone Policy

Reminders

Please do not park on Nebraska as this is our bus loading zone only from 8AM-4PM.

Please do not send your child to school with toys or items that do not belong at school. We have had a large number of toys, etc turned into lost and found. Please leave these items at home unless the teacher has given permission to have these items at school.

Spring weather is here. Students will go outside each day for recess unless it is pouring rain or below 20 degrees. Please help your student dress for the weather.

Lost and Found is filling up. Has your student lost a jacket or sweatshirt. Come check out the lost and found located by the office.

Each month our school practices emergency drills like fire drills, earthquake, or "shelter in place". We practice so that all students and staff know what to do in an emergency.

Volunteer Application

School Lunch Menu

All students get free breakfast and lunch each day! Check out Spokane Public Schools lunch menu below!

Menu & Summer Meals Program

PTO News

Thank you to all that participated in the PTO for this school year. Madison was selected by Giving Back Spokane as a sponsored school for fundraising. They raised $2335.51 for us and purchased many items from the teachers’ Amazon Wishlist. This Wishlist is available on our Facebook page for anyone that would like to support teacher needs. Also, we will be selling the remaining fundraiser candy at the school BBQ for a discounted price. Your support is appreciated!

If you have any questions about joining the PTO or attending a meeting, please email us at elementaryptomadison@gmail.com

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Madison Promise

Golden Award Winners

April Golden Awards

Golden Bell - Mrs. Bishop

Golden Calculator - Mrs. Parish

Golden Book - Ms. Kamian

Golden Megaphone - Ms. Neis

Golden Drum - Mrs. Hendrick

Golden Bookworm - Ms. Bambi

Golden Heart - Mrs. May

Golden Sneaker - Mrs. Donais

Golden Magnet - Mr. Torline

Golden Paintbrush - Mrs. Higgins

Golden Spoon - Mrs. Nunley

Golden Plate - Mrs. May

Golden Dustpan - Mrs. Zaro

Madison Student Handbook!

We are currently updating the Madison Student Handbook and will get a new copy to you shortly! Please call our office if you have any questions or concerns.