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The Madison Mustang Newsletter

November 2019

Happy November!  In this month of giving thanks, we as a staff want to express our deepest thanks to our families and community for supporting Madison.  We appreciate you taking the time to read with your child, attend school events, check homework, communicate with teachers, and your generous support in our fund-raising efforts.  This year our walk-a-thon fundraiser was a huge success. 

November is also the month we have our parent/teacher conferences, and this is an opportunity to learn about your child’s progress and answer any questions you might have.  Parent/Teacher Conferences will be on Thursday, November 7 from 3-8 pm, and also on Tuesday, November 12 from 3-8 pm.  If you have questions about when your child’s conference is, then please contact the teacher or our school office at 320-370-6330. 

The first trimester ends on November 22.  There will be no school for students on November 27th, so that teachers have time to complete report cards, and look for them to come home the week of December 6th

Something new this year is our Madison Mustang Breakfast Recognition.  Each month teachers will select different students that have demonstrated our school-wide rules of Safe, Kind and Responsible choices, and celebrate them with a breakfast with their family members.  Teachers will contact families when their child is selected, so you can attend the breakfast.   throughout the year. 

Other things happening this month:

  • November 1—Early Release day---Students dismissed at 12:00 pm
  • November 7th --picture re-take
  • November 8th --Mustang Proud Breakfast Recognition
  • November 13-27- Chinese Immersion Fundraiser
  • November 27-29 – Teacher workshop and Holiday/No school  

Thank you for partnering with us!  Together we can achieve more. 

Kindergarten News 
The kindergarten students and teachers are working hard to solidify routines and school expectations. We are very busy assessing students to gather baseline data to drive our instruction. We are so excited to see the growth that is already starting to happen as the school year begins. Our students are building meaningful relationships and realizing their special place in our Madison school community.

The kindergarten students are most likely exhausted when they get home each evening as they put their utmost effort in to their academic and social growth during the school day. We thank our kindergarten families for sharing their children with us each day.
Upcoming Events
November 1: Early Out, Staff Professional Development, Students released at 12:00 pm (noon) 
November 4: PTS Family Turkey Bingo, 5:30 - 7:00 pm 
November 7: Parent Teacher Conferences 
Novmeber 7, 8, 11, 12: Book Fair 
November 11: 8:00 am Veterans Program 
November 11: 6:00 pm CIP/PAC meeting Madison school library 
November 12: Parent Teacher Conferences 
November 18: PTA Meeting 
November 22: End of Trimester #1
November 27, 28, 29: No School for Students 
Things to Know 
School Lunch Menus
Here is a link to the school lunch menu for November, this link includes color pictures of lunch for each day.  On the menu you may see that each day there are two options for the main item.  Students are able to make their lunch choice each morning.  
November: 

Health Website
We encourage families to check out our updated district health office website. This site includes health office contact information, forms and protocols. Recently updated protocols include food allergies, immunizations and illness guidelines. If your child has a health condition or if you have any questions, please reach out to your school nursing staff.
Health Office Web Address:
https://www.isd742.org/domain/522

 
Meet the 2019-20 PTA Board 
President... Beverly Unsworth
Treasurer ... Kristin Hannon 
Secretary ... Krystine Bunich
Staff Liason ... Karen Kruse
email us at:
Madisonptapac@gmail.com 

Nuisance Devices: 
Nuisance Devices are not allowed at Madison.  Devices include toys, cards and other items that create a distraction from learning.  Students who bring these items to school will be asked to place them in their backpack and leave them there.  Repeated reminders could result in the item being held by staff. 

Attendance
Madison opens the doors to students starting at 7:00 am.  Madison’s school day starts at 7:30 a.m.  Students arriving after 7:30 a.m. need to be checked into the office by a parent or guardian, this helps ensure student safety and accurate school attendance records.  Morning routines are very important to help students be ready for learning.  When students are arriving late they are missing out on important routines and instruction.  
 
Thank You!
Our Walk-a-thon fundraiser was huge success.  Students and families at Madison raised over $7000 to support students at Madison. Thank you to everyone who particiapted.  Money can still be turned into the Madison office if you would like.  
What is Skyward Family Access 

Skyward is a secure internet-based web portal where you can view your students grades, view attendance and submit attendance notes, pay for lunch money, view your students general information, view and/or print previous report cards and much more!

Please call the Madison office if you are unable to complete your Skyward log in 320-370-6330

Click the link below if you need help with your password: 
https://www.isd742.org/cms/lib/MN01909691/Centricity/Domain/633/Skyward%20Family%20Access%20Forgot%20Login.pdf

Click the link below if you need help setting up your account
https://www.isd742.org/cms/lib/MN01909691/Centricity/Domain/633/Skyward%20Family%20Access-new%20families.pdf

PAKRAT Reading 
Round one is completed and we met our school wide goal of 12,000 signatures.  Students will be celebrating with school wide BINGO on Friday, November 8th.  Individual students also recieved rewards for meeting their individual goals.  

Studnets should be reading with an adult and having that adult sign their sheet daily.  Round two starts on November 4th.  Keep up the great work! 
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