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The Madison Mustang Newsletter
April 2020
Hello Madison Families!
 
Distance learning a go!  I want to thank our families and our teachers for helping our Madison students be prepared and set up for Distance Learning.  I know there is a lot happening right now, and we appreciate all that you have done to make distance learning happen for our students.  Please reach out to us with any questions, because we want to support you during this difficult time.   
 
As you know, Governor Walz announced a “Stay Home” order until April 10th, and school closure until May 4th.  Remember the “Stay Home” order is saying it is okay for families to leave their home for essentials like groceries, gas, medical needs, care for others, etc., but stay home if there is nothing essential you need to get or do.   Going outside is encouraged and recommended so we all get some exercise and fresh air.  Due to school closures have been extended until May 4th, we were notified that MCA testing for grades 3-5 have been cancelled.  
 
Here are recommendations to help prevent the spreading of the COVID-19 virus:
Do
  • Wash your hands regularly for 20 seconds, with soap and water or alcohol-based hand rub of at least 60% alcohol
  • Cover your nose and mouth with a disposable tissue or flexed elbow when you cough or sneeze
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick
  • Put a distance between yourself and others ( 6 feet)
  • Stay home and self-isolate from others in the household if you feel sick
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
 
Stay healthy and be well.  We miss our Madison students and families and hope we can return soon!  Again, if you need us, please email your child’s teacher or my email is kate.flynn@isd742.org.  Thank you for all you do to help your child be successful in their education!
 
 
Kate Flynn, Principal
We miss you students!!
Students and Parents we really miss you! We hope everyone is well during this pandemic. We think about you all the time.

Please check out the video below for a message from our staff about how we miss you and care about all of you. We are so proud of how you have handled the challenges of learning at home. We can't wait to see you again. We will get through this together!

Click this to view Video from staff
Madison Renovations
We will have beautiful new bathrooms in the first and second grade hallways. The gym floors are also getting a new look look as well. We can't wait for everyone to see our beautiful renovations. They look amazing!
Lunch pick up at Madison
Our cafeteria staff is passing out lunches every weekday during our school closing between 11 am - 1PM at Madison. Kudos to our hard working staff. Please click the following link to find out about meal delivery stops near you.

Meal bus delivery stops
 
Distance Learning

We have been working hard prepare distance learning on See Saw during this time at home. Our teachers are looking forward to connecting with students on-line. Please reach out to your child's teacher to get support for the on-line learning.

Click the words below for classroom teacher's e-mail addresses:

Teacher e-mails

We’ve included information on what to expect during distance learning below. Please click the link below and take time to read through it before distance learning begins.

 Click words below for the link:
District Distance learning plan

https://drive.google.com/file/d/13QKPzl0VQL9zRTPu23DohgDcEqALWS3-/view?usp=sharing
 
Things to Know 
MCA testing is cancelled - Based on the March 25th announcement and Executive Order by Governor Walz, MCA and MTAS tests will not be administered during the 2019–20 school year. 
-  School resumes May 4th-  Per Executive Order by Governor Tim Walz, St. Cloud Area School District will provide distance learning for all students beginning Monday, March 30 through May 4. Schools will remain closed during this time. We will continue to provide meals for our students and childcare for essential emergency workers during the extended school closure period. If you have questions about distance learning, contact your school principal or call: 320.370.8000 (English) 320.370.8118 (Somali) or 320.370.8117 (Spanish).
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 

Madison Yearbook
Below is a link to order the Madison yearbook from Lifetouch.

https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob?jobNumber=10426720&utm_source=exacttarget&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=PUB20YBDEC_NB-I&utm_content=howitworks



 
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 
We encourage you to take advantage of the time at home to read a daily.
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