Madison Weekly Update to Families
Week of September 11th
Message from Mrs. Terminelli
Madison Owl Families,
It was a wonderful start the the new school year and so great to see so many smiling faces!
Please remember that students cannot be dropped off prior to 8:20. We do not provide supervision prior to that time, with the exception of our two early busses that have to make a second run.
Our dismissal ran relatively smooth for the first few days of school. Here are a few reminders that will help to make the process run even more efficiently:
- The student pick-up/drop-off lane (marked spaces closest to the sidewalk) are not for parking. In order to keep traffic moving, please remain in your vehicle. We will have your kids ready when you get close enough to the crosswalk.
- If you prefer to park, please use the spots on the left when you first pull into the loop. Make sure that you give the staff taking names your child's name so we can enter them onto the Dismissal Sheet in the classrooms.
- If you are picking your child up at the outside door, make sure you give your child's name to the name-taker so we know to send them out.
Below you'll see some important news and notes. Please click on any of the images and links below to see the attachments or websites!
Looking forward to next week!
Mrs. Terminelli
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IMPORTANT DATES & MENUS
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PHOTOS OF THE WEEK
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NEWS & NOTES
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POSITIVITY PROJECT CORNER
OTHER PEOPLE MATTER MINDSET
This week our school community will be focusing on the Other People Mindset. This means anything that builds relationships is going to make you happy.
The mission of the Positivity Project is to empower Americaβs youth to build positive relationships by understanding, appreciating, and exemplifying the character strengths in us all. People who have strong positive relationships do five things consistently - these are the five practices of the Other People Mindset. 1. Recognize the good in other people, 2. Recognize that everything you say or do affects other people, 3. Support others when they struggle, 4. Cheer people on when they succeed, 5. Remain present when giving people your attention. People who have a strong Other People Mindset are able to build and maintain strong, positive relationships with others.
While mental health is incredibly complex, we do know that positive relationships can help people become happier, healthier, and more resilient. And, the Positivity Project believes that educators have a huge opportunity and vital role to play in this endeavor. Our nationβs youth spends a large percentage of their time in school. By deliberately and consistently teaching students that relationships are important -- and that positive relationships are cultivated through character and the Other People Mindset -- educators can roll back these trends and create strong citizens and leaders for our communities and countries.
To practice and encourage the character strength of prudence with your child, please visit the Positivity Projectβs P2 for Families (password: P2) where together you will watch a video, read a quote and talk about the answers to three questions.