Madison Messenger - October 2025

Principal Message

Dear Families,

It was wonderful to connect with so many of our Madison families at conferences and again this past week at the Shadle Park Community Night. Our Madison Mustang community is amazing.

I am very proud of our Madison teachers. They continue to grow and learn new curriculum and a new district adopted test called the MAP. Students in grades 1-5 will be doing MAP testing 3 times a year and some have already begun. When teachers receive data on how well their students performed, they will work with their colleagues during Monday collaboration and district PLID (Professional Learning Improvement Days) to create learning targets and lessons to help students meet their goals. Please ask your child how they think they are doing and continue to partner with our school to help your student be successful

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

09/30 Together Spokane Town Hall Meeting 6PM at Shadle Park High School
10/01 PBIS Assembly 1:20PM
10/03 Fun Friday! Retro or Favorite T-shirt Day
10/09 Fun Thursday! Yellow Day!
10/16 Spirit Week! Career Day / Trusted Adult Thursday
10/16 Read Like an Eagle Assembly 1:00PM
10/17 Fun Friday! Green Day
10/17 All School Photo 2:30PM Wear Green
10/24 Fun Friday! Mismatch Day
10/28 Skate Night 6:00pm-8:00pm at Pattison's. Wear your costume!
10/30 Fun Thursday! Kindergarten Color Day TBD
10/31 Fun Friday! Book Character Day
11/07 Fun Friday! Flannel Day
11/11 Veterans Day NO SCHOOL
11/14 Fun Friday! Animal 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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Together Spokane

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

Join us at the Together Spokane Town Hall

Tuesday, Sept. 30, 6-7 p.m.

Shadle Park High School Auditorium, 4327 N. Ash St.

Residents of Northwest Spokane are invited to a town hall presentation about Together Spokane. Spokane Public Schools superintendent Dr. Adam Swinyard and Spokane Parks and Recreation director Garrett Jones will share information about the joint initiative to improve schools, parks, and neighborhoods.

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.

All are welcome to attend this town hall or another event that fits their schedule. A recording of the presentation will be available after the event. Learn more at Together Spokane North

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Together Spokane

Start With Hello Week 10/13-10/17

We will be celebrating Start With Hello Week again at Madison. This year we will celebrate the week of 10/13-10/17. This fun school-wide event is led by our counselor Ms. Kendra and encourages students to celebrate upstanders and connect to a trusted adult. On Friday 10/17 we will take a school wide photo at approximately 2:30 PM (weather permitting), please wear green for the picture!

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.

After School Clubs

Cross Country

Practice 3:00-4:30PM

Sept 30, Oct 2 (K/1 Meet #2),

Cross Country Zone Meet 2 at Shadle Park grades 2-5 Oct 7th.

Practice for All City Qualifiers ONLY Oct 8, Oct 14, Oct 16. Coach Jen will notify runners.

All City Cross Country Meet at Franklin Park on Tuesday Oct 21.

ASL Club 4th and 5th Grade ONLY

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

Oct 6, Oct 8, Oct 13, Oct 15, Oct 20, Oct 22, Oct 27, 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 and 16th. Free Admission.

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.

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 first PTO meeting is Monday 9/29 at 5:00 PM 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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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.