Madison Messenger - August 2025

Principal Message

Dear Families,

Welcome back to the 25-26 school year. We are so looking forward to seeing you back at Madison! If you have not already done so, please use the link (found below) to sign up for your conference. You can also call the office if you need assistance. As usual, this time of year we continue to monitor our enrollment numbers and it is not uncommon that after the first few days of school, we reexamine the class placements to ensure our classes are balanced. If enrollment shifts, sometimes, this may result in changes to your classroom teacher within the first ten days of school. If this occurs, we will let you know of the change and how we will support your student during the transition. If you have any questions, please send a message though Let’s Talk.

When you come for your conference, please plan to spend a few minutes in our lobby filling out the IRL (In Real Life) survey. Our staff will be available to answer any questions and to help you download the SPS app if you would like. You can also find the steps for downloading the app in this newsletter. The SPS app is how teachers will communicate with families. Downloading and using this app will help ensure you are up to date on all important information for our school and your child's classroom.

Our elementary schedule is Monday 9:25AM-3:00PM and Tuesday-Friday 8:25AM-3:00PM. Breakfast is served each day 30 minutes before school. We encourage students to arrive at 9:00AM on Mondays and 8:00AM Tuesday-Friday to get breakfast at school and be ready to start learning on time. Please do not park on Nebraska before and after school as this is our bus loading zone.

2025-2026 school year is going to be a great year! We look forward to partnering with you in your child's education.

Heather Holter, Madison Principal

Conference Sign Up

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

08/28 Launch Conference 7:00AM-7:00PM
08/29 Launch Conference 7:00AM-3:00PM
09/02 First Day of School 1st-12th Grade
09/03 First Day of Kinderergarten A Schedule
09/04 First Day of Kindergarten B Schedule
09/05 Kindergarten A Schedule
09/08 Kindergarten B Schedule
09/09 First Day of School all Kindergarten and Preschool
09/12 Fun Friday! Sports Day
09/18 Fun Thursday! Red Day
09/19 Individual Picture Day Leo's Photograpy
09/23 Shadle Park NW Feeder Pattern Night More info to come
09/26 Fun Friday! Crazy Hair Day
09/30 PTO Meeting 5:00-6:00PM at Madison
10/03 Fun Friday! Retro or Favorite T-shirt Day
10/09 Fun Thursday Kindergarten Color Day TBD
10/17 Fun Friday! Career Day
10/21 PTO Meeting 5:00-6:00PM at Madison
10/24 Fun Friday! Mismatch Day
10/28 Skate Night 6:00pm-8:00pm at Pattisons. Wear your costume!
10/30 Fun Thursday! Kindergarten Color Day TBD
10/31 Fun Friday! Book Character Day

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

Spokane Public Schools App

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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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Hooptown Youth League

Students in grade K-6 can register for Hooptown Youth League basketball. Register by September 15, 2025. League fees are $65-$120 with reduced, no cost, and scholarships available based on need.

Grades K-6 can register for Hooptown Youth League basketball | Spokane Public Schools

Together Spokane

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

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.

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.

Picture Day!

Picture Day is Friday 09/19. All students will have their picture taken. If you would like to purchase pictures you can order online at Leosphotography.com using code FAL227785 or watch for the paper order form to come home during the first two weeks of school.

If your student is absent for picture day Re-takes are scheduled for Wednesday November 5th.

We are SP

Feeder Pattern News

Mark your calendar for NW Feeder Pattern Night on September 23rd at Shadle Park High School. More ino to come.

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.

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!

The September menu is not available yet, but will be posted soon. Check the link for more information about our Meals and to view the menu soon.

Menu & Meals information

PTO News

Sign up to join our Madison PTO and be a part of providing opportunities for our students. The first PTO meeting is Tuesday 9/30 at 5:00 PM at Madison.

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 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.