Bear Facts
Madison Elementary - News for the Week of August 12
Madison Elementary School
Email: billingsm@usd231.com
Website: https://www.usd231.com/o/madison
Location: 800 W Madison St, Gardner, KS, United States
Phone: (913) 856-0400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadisonElementaryBears/
Twitter: @MDEBears
Mission
Core Values
What's happening at Madison Elementary
Sunday, August 11 - Read Aloud with Dr. Wachel on Facebook Live, 7 pm
Monday, August 12 - Meet the Teacher Night, 5-6 pm
Tuesday, August 13 - First Day of Class, K-4 (Dismissal at 11:25 - No Lunch will be served)
Wednesday, August 14 - First day of Class for Pre-K
Friday, August 16 - Madison Spirit Day (wear Madison Gear or our school colors: Maroon/Gray)
Next Week's Lunch Menu
Tuesday - No Lunch Served (dismissal at 11:25)
Wednesday - (A) Cheese Bosco Sticks (B) Cheeseburger (C) Yogurt Cup with Cinnamon Twist
Thursday - (A) Nachos Supreme (B) Popcorn Chicken (C) Jammy Sammy Plate
Friday - (A) Pulled Pork Sandwiches (B) Cheese Pizza (C) Chicken Ceasar Salad
View our menu online: http://usd231.nutrislice.com/menu/madison/lunch/
News from Dr. Wachel
Dear Madison Families,
The 2019-20 school year is here, and this week was such an exciting week at Madison as we launched the new school year! During our time together, our staff reunited as well as welcomed new team members to our family. Staff members were engaged in a variety of activities that centralized around Madison’s mission and foundational pillars as well as made commitments to ensure the year ahead is filled with amazing yet purposeful opportunities that will allow each child at Madison to learn and grow as thinkers, problem solvers, creators, collaborators, leaders and difference makers.
Louis L’ Amour said, “A ship does not sail without yesterday’s wind” and for our staff, it was important for us to revisit the journey that has brought us where we are, and together we are thrilled to continue the exploration ahead. As we enter this year, I am proud to confirm Madison's mission ~ every learner, every day, in every way ~ will remain at the forefront of our minds, words and actions and we are humbled by the continuous support you place in us as well as your unwavering partnership to best prepare the children for their future.
In closing, I want to thank you for placing your trust and faith in our team at Madison to serve your child. As I enter my 19th year as an educator, one thing has never changed - parents send the most important people in their lives to school each and every day. My promise to you is that I will never lose sight of this fact, and we will work relentlessly to provide your child with an opportunity to learn and reach their potential Empowering all students to meet the challenges of the future.
We look forward to seeing everyone next week!
Dr. Wachel
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
ARRIVAL PROCEDURES
8:15 am First Bell Rings and Students Report to Classrooms
8:25 am School Officially Begins
Supervision of students begins at 7:45 am. Please do not drop off students before 7:45 am as we do not have staff members assigned to supervise prior to 7:45 am. If a student needs to eat breakfast, he or she may do this in the cafeteria between 7:50-8:15 am. Car riders and walkers should be dropped off in the car rider lane in the front entrance.
Kindergarten and First Grade Students will wait in the gym.
Second Grade Students will wait in their hallway in front of their lockers.
Third and Fourth Grade Students will wait in their hallway in front of their lockers.
Students arriving after 8:25 am will be counted as tardy or have a partial day absence and will need to report to the office.
DISMISSAL PROCEDURES
3:25 pm School Evening Dismissal Process - Students leaving early will be marked with a partial absence.
BIKE RIDERS & WALKERS- Students riding bikes or walking home will exit from the front doors. Any student needing to cross Madison or Waverly Street must walk to the intersection and follow the cross guard’s direction. Students are asked to “walk their bike” on school grounds.
BUS RIDERS - Madison families should have received an email detailing bus information including stop location, time, and bus number the week of August 5. If you have questions regarding bus transportation or do not receive an email, please contact First Student at 913-856-5650.
CAR RIDERS - Students who will be car riders every day will be considered “everyday car riders”. During dismissal, these students will be escorted to the primary pod. Staff members will supervise the car riders as they are dismissed to meet their ride. We request that parents remain in cars and form a pick-up line in the front circle area by the main entrance. When entering off of Madison Street, please form two lines that will merge as cars make a left turn. Cars will then form two lines again before merging as they turn right to finish the car rider line. Please pull forward and follow the path to expedite the process and keep our students safe. Each family will also have a car rider placard. This placard will notify the staff who is authorized to pick up students. Each family will receive two placards each year and can distribute these placards to whoever will pick up the students in the car rider loop. Teachers in the parking lot will radio teachers inside the building for children to come outside when their ride arrives. In order to eliminate congestion in the office and keep students safe, we ask that you wait in the “car rider” line in your car and do not come into Madison Elementary to pick up your child unless it is an emergency situation.
Families are encouraged to utilize the bus, the car rider loop, or be a walker (students will exit the front entrance where families can meet our Bears). The east parking lot will is reserved for the bus and for preschool riders only. Preschool students who have older siblings will join their sibling(s) in the car rider loop.
Change of Transportation: Please let your child’s teacher know how your child will be leaving from school. If you need to make a change, contact the office with a note or phone call no later than 3:00 PM. A child will not be allowed to go home in a different manner unless they have a CHANGE OF TRANSPORTATION FORM.
Thank you for your continued effort to keep our students, families, and staff during afternoon dismissal.
Walking Students to Class
Specials Schedule
Please note, that our early childhood classes will have their specials on the same day of the week since they attend four days a week. For a specific class schedule, please refer to the classroom information provided by the classroom teacher.
Below is the specials schedule for the upcoming week
Wednesday - Specials Day #1
Thursday - Specials Day #2
Friday - Specials Day #3
Madison Spirit Wear Store
Watermelon Feast
2019-20 Registration
Log in to Skyward and completing the following:
1. Review/Update Registration is the time to review/update information about your child including phone, email, emergency contacts, health data, etc.
2. Pay fees - Completing registration by paying fees helps the district determine staffing/hiring needs in a timely manner.
Please note, staff allocations are determined by the Garnder Edgerton School District based upon paid fees. If you have any questions about the enrollment process or wish to check to ensure your child has been enrolled and fees have been paid, please call the school office at 913-856-0400.
School Supplies and Resources
Madison PTA
Interested in the Madison PTA Happenings? Stay in the know!
We invite everyone to join the Madison PTA Facebook page. By searching Madison Elementary PTA under Pages, you will be able to join the group and receive updated PTA information.
Watch DOGS
We're using SignUp.com (the leading online SignUp and reminder tool) to organize our upcoming SignUps.
Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:
1) Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp.com: https://signup.com/go/dBSjYyp
2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.com.
Note: SignUp.com does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually.