Madison Memos

The Madison School PTA Newsletter / November 18, 2022

Madison School

Madison School

Madison School

1620 Mayo Ave. , Wheaton memos@madisonschoolpta.org 682-2095 madisonschoolpta.org
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A Trivia Night Triumph!

A Trivia Night Triumph!

A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who came out to support Madison's Trivia Night this past weekend! We are thrilled to share that we raised approximately $8,300! Your generosity helps the PTA fund programs focused on four dedicated areas: Community, Education, Health and Wellness, and Recreation. Our goal is to foster an inclusive, growth-oriented environment for our students and the entire Madison community.


Very special thanks to committee chairs Mary Henderson and Kate Kessler, and all the committee members for their hard work: Gabby Barajas, Diana Benoist, Kellie Fischer, Heather Graf, Danielle Kerger, Dana Lopp, Abby Markham, Lizette McNellis, Debbie McCraw, Meredith Sharpee and Sarah Tobeck. Also thank you to our event sponsors - The Law Office of Tania K. Harvey and Lory Gallagher (Real Estate Broker) and Denise Krohn (VP of Lending with Guaranteed Rate).


All your efforts resulted in a fabulous fundraiser and an amazing night for Madison parents!

A Trivia Night Triumph!
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Help with this Year's Madison Mitten Tree

Help with this Year's Madison Mitten Tree

Madison’s Christmas Sharing program looks different this year. There are so many families in need and we want to continue Madison’s generous tradition of helping those families have a special holiday. We hope you will help us support these families. Due to current circumstances, all of our gifts this year will be in the form of gift cards to Target. If you'd like to donate, please purchase a Target gift card (any amount) and give it to Lisa Parrilli (Madison's social worker), no later than Friday, Dec. 16. Thanks for your support and generosity! Questions? Please reach out to Mrs. Parrilli at lisa.parrilli@cusd200.org.
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Multicultural Day is Coming to Madison in the New Year!

Multicultural Day is Coming to Madison in the New Year!

We are currently looking for parents to join Madison's Multicultural Committee. Perhaps you have some cultural traditions you celebrate at home that you'd like to share? Or would you like to share what you've learned traveling the globe? Maybe even learn about languages and customs? We'd love to have you!



Email or call Adrianna at adiarudyk@yahoo.com or 914-419-3206 to join or learn more.

Multicultural Day is Coming to Madison in the New Year!
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Butter Braid Sales Underway!

Butter Braid Sales Underway!

Butter Braids are coming! Each Madison student is able to help the Madison PTA fundraise by selling Butter Braid treats. Students can help by offering eight delicious varieties (which make a great addition to a holiday meal!) to friends and family. Order forms are available online by clicking HERE.


Students are responsible for arranging delivery of all items purchased through their link or paper order form - so don't share this link with people you don't know or those who you aren't able to see in person.


Orders are due November 28th and are delivered to the school on December 8th for pick-up.


Thank you for your support!

Butter Braid Sales Underway!
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Register for Madison Corec Basketball

PLEASE NOTE that registration must take place IN PERSON at the Wheaton Community Center by Nov. 27. Your 3rd, 4th and 5th graders should have received a flyer in their backpack Friday or Monday. Contact Bill Hackney at billhackney42@gmail.com with any questions.

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PTA Closet Progress

A successful PTA closet clean-out took place last week! A special thank you to Denise Krohn and Adrianna Odomirok for giving up their morning to help tackle the project! We were able to organize about 2/3rds of the closet - look for another opportunity to help finish it up on the PTA Facebook page soon. Thanks in advance for your support in keeping it clean and functional going forward.

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Still Time to Register - Run Run Rudolph!

The annual 5K Reindeer Run, hosted by the Lions Club and Wheaton Park District, begins at 8:30am on Saturday, December 3rd in downtown Wheaton.


Runners receive red Reindeer Run shirts and foam reindeer noses, as well as hot cocoa, water, and bananas at the event. There are prizes for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners of each age group, a bounce house, and holiday singers to add to the festivities.


Not a runner? That’s ok! There is a virtual option to support the cause and still receive the event shirt.


Don’t delay and sign up now!


https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Wheaton/ReindeerRun Use coupon code is MADISON22.

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Ways You Can Support the PTA!

Ways You Can Support the PTA!

Becoming a member is the easiest way to support our PTA. A membership is $20 for new or renewing members. Not a PTA member yet? Join Today!


If you're already a member and looking to be more involved, check out our open committee positions HERE.


And don't forget us while you're doing your holiday shopping! Consider AmazonSmile. Make Madison PTA your AmazonSmile charitable organization! Did you know that Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of eligible AmazonSmile purchases to a chairty of your choice? For more information go HERE and search "Madison PTA" as your choice.

Ways You Can Support the PTA!
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Report Card Reminder

Students in Grades K-5 will receive their Trimester 1 report card TODAY, Nov. 18. Grades 1-5 will be reported online on ParentVUE. Kindergarten report cards will go home on paper. All grades are reported in a "standards-based" format. Teachers use student assessment results to mark whether students demonstrate mastery of each standard "independently" (I), "with support" (S), or if mastery is "not yet evident" (N).
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2022/2023 Madison PTA Leadership


Committee Chairs List

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If you have any questions about Madison Memos or would like to submit an item for a future issue, please email Alison Bruder or Linsey Wisniewski at memos@madisonschoolpta.org. You can view the publication schedule and previous issues on the PTA website.