Madison Messenger - April 2025

Principal Message

Madison Families,

Spring is here and we are ready for the sunshine and warm temperatures! Spring is also a busy time for us at school.

We are starting our online Smarter Balanced Assessments (SBA) in grades 3-5 in the next few weeks. Students will be assessed in the areas of English Language Arts (ELA), mathematics and, specific to 5th grade, science. We know that the assessments will be rigorous and challenging; however, we believe that our students are well prepared.

The SBA assessments will be administered throughout the month of May. We want to encourage parents/guardians to make appointments outside of their child’s scheduled assessments so we may have students here on time each day for their assessments. This assists students in feeling comfortable taking the assessments with their class and not at a later date as a make-up.

As a reminder, Spring Break will occur this year from April 7th-11th. Let’s hope for warm, sunny weather for the week! This year our school was chosen to participate in the Passport to the Arts by the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture on April 12th. This is a fantastic opportunity for our Madison families as this is a FREE event and transportation will be provided from Madison to the Museum.

Remember, your feedback and thoughts are always welcomed. If you have questions or comments, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Heather Holter, Madison Principal

Important Dates

03/31 Scholastic Book Fair begins 9:00AM-3:30PM
04/01 Scholastic Book Fair 8:30AM-4:00PM
04/01 PBIS Assembly COURAGE 9:00AM
04/02 Scholastic Book Fair 8:30AM-11:30AM
04/03 Scholastic Book Fair 8:30AM-6:30PM
04/03 STEAM Night 5:00-6:30PM
04/04 Fun Friday! Vacation Day
04/05-04/13 NO SCHOOL Spring Break
04/12 Passport to the Arts
04/12 Spokane Indians Game Madison Night
04/18 Fun Friday! Plaid Day
04/18 Bagpipes Assembly 1:40PM
04/22 PTO Meeting 5:00PM
04/23 3rd Grade Recorders Concert 5:30PM (students arrive at 5:15)
04/25 Fun Friday! Black Day!
04/29 Skate Night 6:00PM
04/30 Toothsavers
05/01 PBIS Assembly CREATIVITY 9:00AM
05/02 Fun Friday! Super Hero Day!
05/02 Pacific Science Center Assembly "Science on Wheels"
05/09 Fun Friday! Crazy Sock Day
05/14 McTeacher Night

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

STEAM Night

Join us for STEAM night on Thursday April 3rd from 4:30-6PM. STEAM Night is a fun activity for the whole family. Pizza dinner will be served from 4:30-5:30PM and activities are from 5-6PM. There will be estimation jars, games, and fun. We hope you can join us for this Title 1 Family Engagement Event!

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Passport to the Arts

Your family is invited to the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture on Saturday April 12th from 12-4PM. There will be a bus available to transport your family from Madison Elementary School to the museum. The bus will leave Madison at 11:30AM (on Nebraska in our bus loading zone) and will leave the Museum at 4:00PM to return to school. This is an exciting FREE opportunity that we hope our families can take advantage of.

Spokane Indians Game - Madison Night

Do you love baseball? You can purchase $6.00 tickets for Madison Night on Saturday April 12th. It's the first Rosauers Family Feast Night of the season! All hot dogs, Pepsi products, and ice cream sandwiches are only $2.00 all night long. Kids 12 & under can stick around after the game for Dairy Queen Circle the Bases! | Presented By Rosauers Supermarkets, KAYU Fox 28, & 92.9 ZZU

Use the link below to purchase tickets! Purchase your tickets by 4/10.

Spokane Indians Tickets

Together Spokane

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

Together Spokane

Clothing/Shoe Donations Needed

If you are spring cleaning and have any gently used clothing or shoes, please consider donating them to Madison. We have the greatest need for shoes of any size or pants/shorts especially kids size 5-10.

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.

Toothsavers!

Toothsavers will be at Madison on 04/30. Students who saw Toothsavers this fall will automatically be seen on this day. If you would like to sign up for toothsavers please register online using the link below.

Toothsavers

We are SP

Feeder Pattern News

Shadle Park Booster Craft Fair March 29th 9am-5pm and March 30th 10am-3pm at Shadle Park High School. Free Admission.

Salk Middle School Music Department is hosting a Spaghetti Feed and silent auction on April 24th from 5-8PM.

Flett Middle School is hosting the 3rd Annual Pauline Flett Pow Wow on Saturday May 3rd. Click here for more info. Pauline Flett Powwow | Flett Middle School

After School Clubs

Bloomsday Training March 17th-May3rd.

1st Grade Art Club Meets 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5 3-4PM

Kindergarten Art Club will begin in May!

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.

Spring 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.

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 Lunch Menu

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

PTO News

Thank you to all that participated in the See’s Candy sales! The fundraiser made $4200 in profit to be used for teacher and student needs. Candy has arrived and will be sent home with the children the middle of next week. Candy will also be sold at Steam Night for anyone that did not purchase or would like anything additional. Mark your calendars: April 22nd is our next PTO meeting and April 29th is Skate Night!

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

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Golden Award Winners

February Golden Awards

Golden Bell - Mrs. Bishop

Golden Calculator - Ms. Linda

Golden Book - Ms. Kamian

Golden Megaphone - Ms. Neis

Golden Drum - Mr. Torline

Golden Bookworm - Mrs. Nunley

Golden Heart - Mrs. Higgins & Ms. Neis

Golden Sneaker - Mrs. Hendrick

Golden Magnet - Ms. Emily

Golden Paintbrush - Ms. Kamian

Golden Spoon - Mrs. May

Golden Plate - Mrs. Higgins

Golden Dustpan - Ms. Guerrero

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.