Hello Madison Families!

As I write this the weather is beginning to warm up and I’m hopeful that we will be able to put this snowy winter behind us. I know I speak for many of us when I say we are looking forward to spring! I hope that you have all had a fantastic and restful spring break and that you got to spend so much time together as a family.

This month we are doing big things at Madison including the start of the 4th quarter and our spring assessments. Our 3-5 students will be participating in the Wisconsin Forward exam and our K-2 Students will participate in PALS testing. Thank you for your support during these times which can feel more stressful for our students.

This time of year is particularly fun in the classrooms because our students truly are showing so much success each day. Each student catches their stride at this point in the year and it’s remarkable to see the ways in which these students who entered our building as “littles” just a few months ago will soon be heading out as so much bigger than any of us could have imagined. I hope you take the time this time of the year to reflect on the growth of your student(s). We are all collectively so proud of them!

On April 27, 2023 our school will be hosting BINGO night. I know I am the new one in this neck of the woods but I hear that this is not the event to miss. We hope that you can all make it and enjoy some time together as our school community. Thank you to Mrs. Schultz for organizing it and being such a big advocate for our students!

This is also the month that summer school registration opens! We hope that each student can participate in this amazing opportunity this summer. We definitely have something for everyone and it’s a great way to stay connected through the summer months.

Thank you for all that you do to support our learning here at school. We wouldn’t be where we are without you!

Respectfully,

Rachel De La Cruz

delacruzr@mpsd.school

920.663.9542

https://madisonelementary.orderpromos.com/

• Friday, April 7th - No school for students or staff
• Monday, April 10th - No school for students; Staff Development
• Tuesday, April 18th - 5th grade orchestra to Wilson for practice 8:50a-11:10a; 5th grade orchestra concert at Wilson 6:30p-7:30p
• Wednesday, April 19th - 5th grade band to Wilson for practice 9:05a-11a; 5th grade band concert at Wilson 6:30p-7:30p
• Thursday, April 27th - Bingo Night in the Madison gym from 5:30-7:00pm

5th grade Band and Orchestra Concerts

Tuesday, April 18th- 5th grade ORCHESTRA concert at Lincoln High School Auditorium, 6:30pm

Orchestra (string) students are to report to the Lincoln Orchestra room at 6:10pm "dressed to impress"!

Wednesday, April 19th- 5th grade BAND concert at Wilson Middle School Auditorium, 6:30pm

Band students are to report to the Wilson Band room at 6:10pm "dressed to impress"!

In Mrs. Schultz and Mrs. Theel’s kindergarten classes, students have been learning daily during center time. During this time students are engaged in small group activities with their peers and teachers. The instruction and practice they receive during center time is so valuable to their growth as readers. Mrs. Schultz and Mrs. Theel work to ensure each group has what they need to succeed! Mrs. Theel’s class also is so lucky to have a student teacher, Ms. W, with them to help support instruction. They are looking ready for first grade!!

In Mr. Ortega’s first grade classroom, students have been working hard on composing how-to writing projects. Look at how proud they are! During the first grade year, students work so hard to develop all the foundational skills necessary to compose independently. Mr. Ortega has set his students up for success with all the preparation and practice he has provided for his students. Way to go!

In Mrs. Belcher’s first grade class, students are working on their reading and spelling skills during phonics time. Each day students engage in whole group reading practice to start their day. The growth these students have made as a result of their hard work and the targeted teaching by Mrs. Belcher is absolutely amazing to see.

In Mrs. Endries second grade class, students are working hard to build their reading fluency. They are working on reading together daily. Mrs. Endries helps all students stay engaged with their reading by having all students point along in the text and be prepared to answer questions with partners and reference text evidence to support their answers. Second graders, you blow me away!!

In Mrs. Robinson’s second grade class, students are diving deep in their reading and spelling and studying patterns within words. They are working on applying all they have learned spelling single syllable words to multisyllabic words. Mrs Robinson has all students showing participation on their whiteboards. Students are prepared to discuss their spelling patterns as well as how they would divide their words into syllables. What fantastic work!!