Madison Messenger - March 2025

Principal Message

Madison Families,

Thank you for partnering with us to make sure your students arrive to school on time and are here everyday. We have mid year Math screening going on as well as SBA testing coming up in May. Our staff will be trained on how to best support our students.

Attendance Matters Every Day!

Did you know?

Students who were chronically absent in both kindergarten and 1^st grade scored the lowest on 5^th grade reading achievement tests--lower than students who were chronically absent in only one of these grades. NOTE: Chronically absent is defined as missing more than 10% of the school year or 2 days of school per month on average.

Heather Holter, Madison Principal

Important Dates

03/03 PBIS Assembly COOPERATION 1:20PM
03/05 STEAM Planning Meeting 3:10PM
03/07 Fun Friday! Blue Day!
03/12 1st & 2nd Grade Music Program 5:30PM
03/14 NO SCHOOL - Weather Makeup Day
03/21 Fun Friday! College Day!
03/21 Read 2 Ride Reading Logs Due
03/25 PTO Meeting 5:00PM
03/26 4th & 5th Grade Music Program 5:30PM
03/28 Fun Friday! Silver Day!
03/31 Scholastic Book Fair begins 9:00AM-4:00PM
04/01 Scholastic Book Fair 8:30AM-4:00PM
04/01 PBIS Assembly COURAGE
04/02 Scholastic Book Fair 8:30AM-12PM
04/03 Scholastic Book Fair 8:30AM-6:30PM
04/03 STEAM Night 5:00-6:30PM
04/04 Fun Friday! Vacation Day
04/05-04/13 NO SCHOOL Spring Break

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

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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.

Dr. Seuss Community Cafe

Thank you for joining us for our Dr. Seuss Community Cafe. This is a fun event that we look forward to each year. We love seeing our families and community members.

Mark your calendars for our next event, STEAM night on Thursday April 3rd from 5-6:30PM. More info to come!

Dr. Jean Twenge Coming to Spokane for Free Parent Night

Dr. Jean Twenge, whose research was the foundation for Jonathan Haidt's The Anxious Generation, will be at Shadle Park High School March 25. Please share this sample promotional message with your families.

Does your child have access to a cellphone or social media? Nationally recognized researcher and author Dr. Jean Twenge knows that balancing technology and your child’s wellbeing is a challenge. This March, Engage In Real Life will host a FREE Parent Night where Dr. Twenge will provide ten futureproof rules that can help your family find a healthy, happy balance for using technology. Reserve your spot now at launchnw.org/events

We are SP

Feeder Pattern News

Shadle Park Booster Craft Fair March 29th 9am-5pm and March 30th 10am-3pm at Shadle Park High School. Free Admission.

After School Clubs

2nd Grade Art Club meets Mondays from 3-4PM 3/3, 3/10, 3/17

K-5 Yoga Club Meets Wednesdays 3-4PM 2/5-4/2

K-5 Multicultural Club Meets Thursdays from 3-4PM 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27

Bloomsday Training Starts March 17th, more info coming soon.

K/1 Art Club begins after spring break.

If you or your student has an idea for an after-school activity or club, please reach out to our school.

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 initiations 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)

New 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.
Cold 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. Contact our office if you are in need of winter weather gear.
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

CEP Survey

Thank-You Kiwanis Club for your book donation!

Thank you Kiwanis Club for donating books to our 3rd Grade students.

School Lunch Menu

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

PTO News

Thank you to all who attended Tuesday's PTO meeting. We finalized plans for our annual chocolate sales, now with See’s Candy. They will begin Friday, February 28th. All money is due by March 14th. Candy will be delivered the week before spring break. The top 3 selling students will receive gift cards and the top 3 selling classes will have a PTO paid for party. Please help support Madison Elementary by participating in this fundraiser!

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

January Golden Awards

Golden Bell - Mrs. May

Golden Calculator - Ms. Guerrero

Golden Book - Mrs. Parish

Golden Megaphone - Mrs. Donais

Golden Drum - Mrs. Higgens

Golden Bookworm - Ms. Emily

Golden Heart - Mrs. Zaro & Ms. Kamian

Golden Sneaker - Ms. Bambi

Golden Magnet - Mrs. May

Golden Paintbrush - Ms. Linda

Golden Spoon - Ms. Kamian

Golden Plate - Ms. Neis

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.