Madison Messenger - January 2025

Principal Message

Madison Families,

As we wrap up this month and prepare for a well-deserved winter break, I want to extend my heartfelt wishes to each of you for a holiday season filled with joy, laughter, and precious moments with those you hold dear. This time of year offers us the gift of slowing down, reflecting on what matters most, and creating lasting memories with loved ones. I hope you all find rest, warmth, and happiness in the days ahead. As we look toward the new year, I am filled with excitement and hope for the continued growth, learning, and successes that await our students and school community. Thank you for your partnership, support, and the love you pour into our school every day. Wishing you a safe, peaceful, and joy-filled holiday season and a bright start to the new year!

Mrs. Holter

Madison Principal

Important Dates

12/21-1/5 NO SCHOOL Winter Break Office is Closed
01/09 PBIS Assembly - PERSEVERANCE 9:00AM
01/10 Fun Friday! Crazy Outfit Day!
01/16 - 01/17 Elementary Conferences NO School
01/20 Martin Luther King Jr Day - NO SCHOOL
01/24 Fun Friday! White Day
01/31 NO SCHOOL Semester Break Day
02/07 Fun Friday! Superbowl/Football
02/07 PBIS Assembly HONESTY 2:00PM
02/13 Fun Thursday! Pink & Gray Day!
02/14 NO SCHOOL - Teacher Planning Day
02/17 NO SCHOOL - Presidents Day
02/18 NO SCHOOL - Weather Makeup Day

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

Conference Sign Ups

Reminder that elementary conferences will be on January 16th and 17th. These will be non-student days. Conference sign ups will be available on January 6th. Check SpokaneSchools.org for more info or be watching for an email/text message.

Mr. Bob

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Bob, who passed away after a brief battle with cancer. Mr. Bob was a recess supervisor and crossing guard at Madison for the last 5+ years. You could find him helping students cross at Whitehouse and Queen each day and keeping a watchful eye on the kids at lunch recess each day. Mr. Bob loved baseball, a good joke, and working at Madison. He said this was the best job he ever had. Recently a student at Madison described Mr. Bob as being the "G.O.A.T." (Greatest Of All Time). We will miss Mr. Bob and his constant presence at our school. If your student needs someone to talk to about this, please reach out to our office or encourage them to come see Ms. Kendra at school.

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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

Students from Shadle Park and North Central battled for the Groovy Shoes on December 18th. This is an incredible spirit competition between the two schools and includes aspects like community service as well. Many of our Madison students were able to be at the games to help cheer Shadle on and our 4th and 5th grade Cheer Team helped with the halftime performance. Shadle Park won the basketball games but lost the spirit competition to North Central.

If you missed it Groovy Shoes is a fantastic community event and a lot of fun to attend. We hope to see more Madison students there in the future!

After School Clubs

Volleyball Club will be starting for 3rd-5th grade students after break. 3rd Grade Art Club and K-3rd Grade Tumbling Club will be starting in late January. For up-to-date information about clubs and activities please see our calendar online. If you or your student has an idea for an after school club, please have them talk to the office.

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

School Choice & Registration for 2025-2026 School Year

School Choice Applications and New Student Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year will open on January 1st. If you want to choice your student into a school other than their neighborhood school for next year please go online to do so. If you have a student who will be new to Madison for next year you can complete the online registration. Students who are currently enrolled in PreK-11th Grade do not need to complete New Student Registration and will remain at their neighborhood school for next school year. If you have any questions please reach out to our office when we re-open on January 6th.

Registration and School Choice

After School Activities At Madison

Cheer Club and Play Club were lots of fun! Be looking for Volleyball Club for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade to start on January 8th and 3rd Grade Art Club starting January 13th. If you need more information, please reach out to the office.

School Lunch Menu

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

PTO News

Our Papa John's Pizza fundraiser was a huge success! Thanks to your support our PTO raised $1400 to help support our school.

Join us for our next PTO Meeting on January 28th at 5PM.

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

Physical Activity Challenge

Hello Families,

It's not too late to start on the physical activity challenge. January is a great time to start new habits. Our students and staff are having a lot of fun participating!

Mrs. Oas

(Let Mrs. Oas or the office know if your student needs a calendar.)

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Madison PTO Facebook

Madison Promise

Golden Award Winners

October Golden Awards

Golden Bell - Mrs. Parish

Golden Calculator - Mrs. Hendrick

Golden Book - Ms. Bambi

Golden Megaphone - Ms. Linda

Golden Drum - Mrs. May

Golden Bookworm - Ms. Neis

Golden Heart - Mr. Torline

Golden Sneaker - Mrs. Higgins

Golden Magnet - Ms. Guerrero

Golden Paintbrush - Mrs. Parish

Golden Spoon - Ms. Neis

Golden Plate - Mrs. Zaro & Ms. Kamian

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.