Madison Messenger - November 2024

Principal Message

Madison Families,

This month our character trait is Gratitude. We are so grateful for each and every one of our Madison students and families. Thank you for helping make our school a great place to be. I love the community, compassion, and leadership demonstrated by our staff and students each day! We have an amazing team.

We have added a few new staff members to our building. Kamian Truman has accepted the role of classroom teacher in our 2nd Newcomer classroom. Madison is now home to 2 classrooms for new English Language Learners. Denise Miller will be our long term sub working with ELD students. Please welcome Kylene Engeland (Ms. Kylie) our new student support specialist and Lucy Solar our new bilingual specialist to Madison.

Mrs. Holter

Madison Principal

Important Dates

11/15 Fun Friday! Flannel Day
11/22 Fun Friday! Brown Day
11/27-11/29 NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Break
12/04 PBIS Assembly EMPATHY 10:15AM
12/06 Fun Friday! Rockstar Day - dress as a rockstar or wear your favorite band shirt
12/13 Fun Friday! Winter Hat Day!
12/16-12/20 Spirit Week - more info to come
12/18 Groovy Shoes Basketball Game Shadle vs NC @ Arena
12/21-1/5 NO SCHOOL Winter 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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Feeder Pattern News

Shadle Park Booster Club Craft Fair Nov 16th 9AM-4PM and Nov 17th 10AM-3PM Free Entry

Shadle Park Presents: Little Shop of Horrors Nov 20th-Nov 23rd

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)

Spokane Public Library

Native American Heritage Month honors the cultural richness of American Indians and is a great time, as is any, to uplift and share Native American stories. From curated art collections you can view from the National Gallery of Art to local events at the Spokane Tribe Resort and Casino, there are plenty of ways to learn more and get involved.

Check out your local Spokane Public Library! Spokane Public Library

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

If you have not already done so, please use the link below to complete the CEP Survey (Community Eligibility Provision). Please only fill out one per family. This CEP Survey is in place of the Free and Reduced Meal Application. Completing the survey helps Madison receive funding and services.

CEP Survey

Cross Country

Great Cross Country season Madison Mustangs! Congrats to our all city finalists.

School Lunch Menu

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

PTO News

Madison PTO skate night was a success! 87 skaters attended our dress up skate event! 3 winners were drawn to receive Halloween themed gift baskets at the event. Thanks to all who came. Also, PTO will be doing a Papa John’s fundraiser from November 12th through December 2nd. We will be selling $10 punch cards. More details will be sent home with the children on the 12th.

Our next meeting is on November 19th 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,

So far we've had 36 kids participate in the September and October physical challenge. It is a mix of kindergarten through 5th grade and some staff members too! It's never to late to start, November is currently under way.

Mrs. Oas

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

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Madison Promise

Golden Award Winners

October Golden Awards

Golden Bell - Ms. Neis

Golden Calculator - Mr. Torline

Golden Book - Mrs. Parish

Golden Megaphone - Ms. Bambi

Golden Drum - Ms. Guererro

Golden Bookworm - Mrs. May

Golden Heart - Ms. Emily

Golden Sneaker - Ms. Linda

Golden Magnet - Mrs. Zaro

Golden Paintbrush - Mrs. Bishop

Golden Spoon - Mrs. Higgins

Golden Plate - Mrs. Hendrick

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.