Madison Messenger - November 2025

Principal Message

Dear Families,

As parents and caregivers, we all want to give our children the best possible chance at a happy, healthy, successful future. One way to do that? Get them to school as often as possible! Being here in person helps them develop in so many ways. Plus, they’re able to connect with friends and adults, collaborate and problem-solve, think critically, be creative, and engage in hands-on learning. Showing up matters!

Heather Holter, Madison Principal

Community Eligibility Provision

Please fill out the Community Eligibility Provision survey for the 2025-26 school year. Please fill out one per household. Filling out the Child Nutrition Eligibility and Education Benefit Application helps ensure school funding is maintained for essential programs. Students who meet eligibility requirements are also able to receive free or reduced fees for athletics and other benefits.

CEP Survey

Important Dates

10/28 Skate Night 6:00pm-8:00pm at Pattison's. Wear your costume!
10/30 Fun Thursday! Kindergarten Color Day Orange Day
10/31 Fun Friday! Book Character Day (no masks, gore, or weapons please)
10/31 Spokane Civic Theatre Cinderella 1:00pm
11/04 PBIS Assembly 9:10AM
11/05 Picture Re-Take Day use code FAL227786
11/07 Fun Friday! Flannel Day
11/10 Veterans Day Assembly 10:00AM, Veterans and guests welcome!
11/11 Veterans Day NO SCHOOL
11/14 Fun Friday! Animal Day
11/21 Fun Friday! Kindergarten Color Day TBD
11/26-11/28 NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Break
12/02 PBIS Assembly 1:50PM
12/05 Fun Friday! Rockstar Day
12/12 Fun Friday! Disney Day
12/18 Spirit Day Festive Sweater / Ugly Sweater
12/18 Classic Holiday Piano music at lunch 11:25-12:30 with Mrs. Nielsen
12/19 Fun Friday Green Day / Groovy Shoes
12/19 Groovy Shoes Spirit Basketball Game Shadle vs. N.C. @ Spokane Arena
12/20-01/04 Winter Break
01/08 PBIS Assembly 1:20
01/09 Fun Friday! Winter Hat Day
01/09 Toothsavers

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

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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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Picture Re-Take Day

Picture Re-Take Day is on Wednesday November 5th. Only students who were absent on picture day, who order new pictures, or who return their original orders will have pictures taken. If you need an order form, please stop by the office to pick one up or order online at Leosphotography.com using code FAL227786

Please let the office know if your student needs re-takes so we can ensure they have their photo taken.

Veterans Day Assembly

Please join us for our annual Veterans Day Assembly on Monday November 10th at 10AM. If you have a Veteran in your family or one you are close to, we would love to honor them at our assembly.

Please Remember to Vote in the General Election

Ballots for the Nov. 4 general election have been mailed. Regardless of where you live, please remember to vote. In addition, Spokane County Auditor Vicky Dalton is advising residents to put their ballot in the mail by Oct. 28 to ensure it gets counted.

Together Spokane

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

Proposed projects in Northwest Spokane include a new Madison Elementary School co-located with an Indoor Public Recreation Center, Merkel Sports Complex expansion, new Indoor Tennis Center, and a new Meadowglen Park, among others.

Together Spokane aligns an SPS bond and Parks levy that will be presented to voters on Nov. 4, 2025.

Together Spokane

Madison Spirit Wear

Check out our spirit wear store! There are 3 designs to choose from. Click the green link below to view the store.

20% off all Spirit Wear from 10/29-11/19. Use code XMAS25

Order by 11/19 for guaranteed delivery by 12/17.

http://kcenterprisesapparel.chipply.com/MadisonElementary/

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.

After School Clubs

K-5 Play Club

Club meets Wednesdays from 3:00-4:00PM Oct 29, Nov 5, Nov 12, Nov 19

ASL Club 4th and 5th Grade ONLY

Club meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:00-4:00PM

Oct 29, Nov 3, Nov 5, Nov 10, Nov 12

Check our Website or the SPS App for the most up to date information. If your student has an idea for a club have them talk to Mrs. Oas.

Skate Night

Join us for Skate Night on 10/28!

We are SP

Feeder Pattern News

Mark your calendar for the Shadle Park Booster Club Fall Craft Show on November 15th 9AM-5PM and November 16th 10AM-3PM. Free Admission.

Groovy Shoes Spirit Game is on December 19th at the Arena

Shadle Park Cheer is hosting a "Mummy and Me" dance on Saturday November 1st click the link below for more info and to register.

Mummy & Me

We are SP Spirit Wear

If you are interested in purchasing Proud to be SP spirit wear for your student or family please us the link below.

https://shop.game-one.com/washington/spokane/shadle-park-highlanders/proud-to-be

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.

Toothsavers

Toothsavers is coming to Madison on Friday January 9th! If you are interested in your student being seen by the Toothsavers team, please register online using the following link: Patient Application for In-School Dental Care

If you need a paper copy of the application, please call our office or stop by to pick one up. Students are eligible to be seen if they have not seen the dentist within the past 6 months (from January 9th). Insurance information is needed for application.

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.

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. Labeling coats and outerwear will help us reunite your child with any lost items.

Consider sending your child to school with a change of clothes (to keep in their backpack or locker) in case of an emergency.

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!

PTO News

Sign up to join our Madison PTO and be a part of providing opportunities for our students. The next PTO meeting is Tuesday November 18th at 5:00PM at Madison.

Skate Night is coming up on Tuesday October 28th from 6-8PM at Pattison's.

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

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