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Thanks to ME! Games Volunteers
What a Spectacular Event!
The Me! Games organizers would like to thank the room parents, the teachers, the parents who volunteered, the kids who participated, the Dads Club, our friends in Kensington Dads Club for the fabulous tri-tip sandwiches, Heather Salazar for donation of Cliff Bars, and Katie Oliver for donation of Pete's Coffee.
We had an outstanding turn-out to 2nd annual Jog-a-Thon.
An amazing 132 Joggers participated in the Jog-A-Thon this year. Congratulations to 3rd grader, Adam Feiszli, who had the most laps with 31 laps! That's over 3 miles! Adam will receive a $25 gift certificate to Big 5 Sporting Goods for running the most laps.
Remember to get your ME! Games pledges in by Monday, November 4th.
There's still time to collect pledges. A prize of two tickets to the Explortorium will be awarded to the student who raises the most in pledges. Joggers kept track of their laps, so tell all who sponsored, what's due.
All students that raise at least $60 will be awarded with a "Let's Owl Run" T-Shirt. Students who raised $150 will be awarded a "Let's Owl Run" Sweatshirt. Coupon codes to order your T-Shirt online* will be sent home after pledges have been received. Checks should be made to Madera Foundation.
*(See Spirit Wear Online Store message below)
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SpiritWear Online Store Open
Online Store Now Open Until November 14th at midnight.
You can now order Madera Spirit Wear online. All sorts of fun and exciting items to proudly display your Madera Spirit! Items like Zip-Up Sweatshirts, Aluminum Water Bottles, Tote Bags and MORE! The online store will be open until November 14th. At that time, the orders will be processed and printed.
No Shipping Fees! All orders will be distributed to Madera and delivered to your child early December.
IMPORTANT!!! In order for us to deliver the items to your child's class; As you're checking out, please use your CHILD'S FULL NAME in the "First Name" field, and the ROOM NUMBER / CLASS in the "Last Name" field under Shipping Address. Don't worry - You won't be charged shipping.
Please then enter your billing address and credit card as normal.
Order online HERE: https://stores.inksoft.com/madera_spirit_store
P.S. - For those who made the sponsor goal of $60 or $150 for the Jog-A-Thon, we will be sending you a coupon code to use on the website for the Let's Owl Run T-shirt or Sweatshirt, once we process all the Jog-A-Thon sponsorships. We will either send you an email or look for a coupon in your child's blue folder.
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Madera Supports Measure T
November 8 Election Day
The Madera PTA voted to support Measure T in November! YAY! This measure renews support for our schools by contributing $9.8 million dollars a year to fund core academic programs of reading, writing, math and science.
What does it mean for Madera? It will maintain manageable class sizes in the early grades to provide students with the individual attention they need. You can learn more about Measure T here
Measure T is the ballot measure that asks voters to renew the parcel tax that supports public school students in West Contra Costa County. The measure continues the 7.2¢ per square foot of building area that is assessed to local property owners (with exemptions for senior citizens and disabled persons).
Measure T does not increase your taxes – it continues the current local educational funding to maintain programs in local schools. Without Measure T, the district will be forced to make significant cuts to critical programs that our children need.
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MASEP Spanish Class
Hola! The Madera After School Enrichment Program (MASEP) parent committee is looking into bringing Spanish back to the program. Because it takes more than one class a week to truly grasp a language, we are taking a temperature check of interest. For example, the Mandarin immersion class is a 50-minute class M-Th before school.
Who would be interested in a similar Spanish Immersion offering? Please indicate your interest here MASEP Spanish Class Interest. Course description included on the google sheet. Questions? Contact us at masepclasses@gmail.com
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Halloween Parade
Friday October 31, 2016 1:00 p.m.
El Cerrito High marching band will be at Madera for the Halloween Parade at 1:00. Parents please join on the lower playground to watch all the little ghosts and goblins parade around the yard.
Check with your room parent regarding specific class party and lunch schedules.
Please keep all weapons and scary masks at home.
Don't forget: It's a MINIMUM DAY - pick-up at 1:51
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Minimum Days
Monday, October 31st - Wednesday, November 9th
Mark you calendars now for early pick up starting next Monday the 31st through November 9th. Every day will be early dismissal at 1:51 p.m., (except Kindergarten) to allow time for Parent Teacher Conferences.
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