Madison Memos
The Madison School PTA Newsletter / January 20, 2023
Madison School
Email: memos@madisonschoolpta.org
Website: http://www.madisonschoolpta.org
Location: 1620 Mayo Ave. , Wheaton
Phone: 682-2095
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PTA Approves SCARCE Assembly
Our PTA-sponsored student Conservation Committee or "Go Green Club" is excited as this assembly will help launch some improved waste-reducing and recycling practices in the Madison lunchroom.
This assembly was made possible thanks to last year's successful fundraising and was voted on and approved by the Board in December. Please reach out to Debbie McCraw with any questions.
Explore More Day 2023 Needs Volunteers!
Explore More Day has been a longstanding tradition at Madison and we are excited to be able to bring it back this year on May 19, 2023. Typically held the Friday before Memorial Day, it is a daylong program of learning from parents, guest teachers through hands-on activities. Sub-committee volunteers are needed for each grade, along with volunteers to teach classes, and help instructors in class.
The Explore More Day Committee is in search of an artistically inclined parent (or older sibling, grandparent, etc.) who would be willing to lead art classes for our 2nd-5th graders on either the morning or afternoon. If you have a preferred medium and idea for a class, that is great. If not, we can most certainly help put a class together! Please contact Denise Krohn or Lesley Feinsot if you are interested or have any questions.
Thank you!
Madison Cares Supports Our Children's Homestead
As we've been learning about the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. this month, it seems appropriate to kick off our Madison Cares collection drive for kids in foster care. In the words of Martin Luther King Jr. - "Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others?" With the goal of giving our students the chance to put these lessons into action, your support is much appreciated! This year, student volunteer projects will benefit Our Children’s Homestead (OCH) of Naperville, a foster care and adoption organization for all ages of youth.
Many times, foster children arrive with no more than a plastic bag for their belongings. The Madison PTA has purchased 24 large duffle bags to donate to kids at OCH. This week and next, each classroom will collect donation items to fill the bags. Please send items by Friday, January 27th (so remaining needs can be purchased). See list by classroom below!
We then have volunteer events on February 3rd & 10th where students will have the opportunity to give up a lunch recess to sort and fill the bags.
If you would like to help volunteer with your student at one of these Friday Madison Cares events, please email karripaxson@gmail.com or heather.m.graf@gmail.com
Feb 3rd: Volunteer time 12:15 - 1:45/2:00
· 12:30 - 1:00: 1st grade and 5th grade
· 1:00 - 1:30: Kindergarten and 4th grade
Feb 10th: Volunteer time 12:15 - 1:45/2:00
· 12:30 - 1:00: 3rd grade
· 1:00 - 1:30: 2nd grade
· Half day Kindergarten will create cards to go in the bags at the end of the morning 2/10
All are Welcome: PTA Meeting, January 23
Please join us January 23 for a general PTA meeting - in person or virtual! WWSHS Key Club volunteers will be on hand to entertain your children (toddlers through middle schoolers welcome). Enjoy snacks and giveaways while you hear updates on the budget and more. Mr. Callahan will also talk about social emotional learning and growth mindset, as well as kick off a parent book study on the topic. Watch Facebook for a full agenda soon!
Save the Date: Cook's Night Off Fundraisers
February 28th - Burger Social
March 6th - Jason's Deli
Mr. Callahan's January Message
2022/2023 Madison PTA Leadership
- President: Debbie McCraw
- President-Elect: Lizette McNellis
- Membership: Emily Tasch
- Ways and Means: Sarah Tobek and Diana Benoist
- Treasurer: Abby Markham
- Secretary: Heather Graf