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Madison Elementary - News for the week of December 17
Madison Elementary School
Email: billingsm@usd231.com
Website: http://www.usd231.com/mde/
Location: 800 W Madison St, Gardner, KS, United States
Phone: (913) 856-0400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadisonElementaryBears/
Twitter: @MDEBears
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What's happening at Madison Elementary the Week of Dec. 17
Monday, December 10 - Choir Practice, 7:50 am
Wednesday, December 12 - Choir Practice, 7:50 am
Friday, December 12 - Madison Spirit Day
View our online calendar (select individual events for more details): http://www.usd231.com/MDE/Events:Month/
Next Week's Lunch Menu
Monday - (A) Dutch Waffle (B) Breaded Chicken Sandwich (C) Yogurt Cup with Cinnamon Twist
Tuesday - (A) Cheese Bosco Sticks (B) Corn Dog (C) Jammy Sammy Plate
Wednesday - (A) All Beef Hot Dog (B) PB&J Uncrustable
Thursday - (A) Hero Club Sandwich (B) PB&J Uncrustable
View our menu online: http://usd231.nutrislice.com/menu/madison/lunch/
Winter Break
Where did the first semester go? It is hard to believe we are a few weeks away from the New Year! I am always amazed by how very quickly time passes by us. As we reflect upon the first semester at Madison, we have an abundance of celebrations, and we are excited to finish this semester on a strong note.
It is with a grateful heart that I offer my sincerest gratitude to you, our partners in education. We are truly a blessed learning community to have strong, committed and supportive families. We are so fortunate to have supportive families, trusting families, and giving families. Thank you for your continued support of Madison and our learning community.
Madison Mart
Revised Lunch Schedule
10:45-11:15 3rd & 2 K (Nelson & Fisher)
11:15-11:45 2nd & 2K (Lynn & Horner)
11:45-12:15 1st
*12:00 - 4th (eat in their classrooms)
Revised Specials Schedule
9:15-9:45 Kindergarten
9:45-10:15 4th Grade
10:15-10:45 3rd Grade
10:45-11:15 2nd Grade
11:15-11:45 1st Grade
**There will be NO specials in the afternoon
Madison Mart Schedule
1:00 - 1:25 3rd Grade
1:30 - 1:55 2nd Grade
2:00 - 2:25 1st Grade - ½ of 4th Grade
2:30 - 2:55 Kindergarten - ½ of 4th Grade
December 20 lunch and specials
December 20, we will have a revised lunch and specials schedule to accommodate our afternoon festivities. Below is the schedule for our last day.
Revised Lunch Schedule
10:45-11:15 3rd
11:15-11:45 4th
11:45-12:15 2nd
12:15-12:45 1st
12:45-1:15 Kindergarten
Revised Specials Schedule
9:15-9:45 Kindergarten
9:45-10:15 4th Grade
10:15-10:45 3rd Grade
10:45-11:15 2nd Grade
11:15-11:45 1st Grade
**There will be NO specials in the afternoon
News from Dr. Wachel (repeat)
Madison Food Drive Update
Holiday Sing and Holiday Parties
*Early Childhood Families - Please consult your teacher for more details on the Early Childhood winter parties and schedule.
Prior to our parties, we will be having an all-school sing-along from 1:45-2:30. Due to the limited space in the gymnasium and the number of students we have at Madison, we ask that families do not attend the holiday sing. This year, in an effort to allow our families the chance to observe the Holiday Sing, we will be broadcasting the event on Facebook Live. Thank you for your understanding and continued support of our Madison Community.
Blazers Update
Health Information
We wanted to provide some clarification regarding medicines at school. The safety of our students is our number one priority. Listed below are the key points of interest. We thank you for your patience and understanding.
All types of medicine should be brought to the nurse by a parent or guardian. Medicine cannot be sent to school with the student.
All prescription medicines must have a doctor’s order to be given to the nurse. The label on the bottle from the pharmacy is not considered the doctor’s order.
All over-the-counter medicines that are NOT on the District pre-approved list must have a doctor’s order to be given to the nurse. Some examples are cold and cough medicine, eye drops and homeopathic medicines.
The pre-approved list in Skyward is the following:
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Ibuprofen (Motrin/Advil)
Lotions, Creams, Ointment
Antacids (Tums)
Cough Drops
Winter, colds, flu, and other viruses often come hand-in-hand and this year is no exception. Germs from colds and other illnesses make their way into our workplaces, schools, and homes, but healthy habits can help protect everyone from getting germs or spreading germs. While school staff will continue to stress preventative measures, we also appreciate you encouraging these healthy habits with your children.
- If you have a child who is sick, we ask for your support by keeping them at home. District protocol requires students to stay home until they are fever free and symptom-free for a period of 24 hours
- Remind your child of important preventative measures for any illness, such as coughing into the sleeve, frequently washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds and getting plenty of rest and fluids.
Our custodial staff is also helping with prevention by following appropriate cleaning procedures, paying special attention to contact surfaces and by increasing the number of times per day these common areas shared by students are disinfected. As you know, the health of our students is important to us. Thank you for your continued partnership as we work together to keep our kids healthy.
Occasionally we receive questions about head lice management in our schools, and below is information regarding lice management.
As needed, we will inform parents when we see an increase in illnesses in our school population with the potential for rapid spread among students and staff (such as influenza) or in the rare instance we have a mandatory reportable disease occur in our population, like Mumps. General head lice notifications are not recommended as they have been found to cause harm and lead to unnecessary treatment. Instead, the school nurse will assess the need for notification on an individual basis.
Thank you for reinforcing healthy habits with our students. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Nurse Amy at (913) 856-0450.
Holiday Wrapping and Breakfast for the Staff
A message from our PTA---
This year, to show appreciation for all our teachers do --especially during this busy time of year-- we are giving them the gift of time. We would like volunteers to come to Madison on Monday, December 17th and wrap teachers' gifts for them. Everything will be provided! You just need to bring yourself, a smile, and your holiday spirit!
We would like to celebrate the holidays with our teachers and show appreciation for all they have done throughout the first semester--and what they continue to do for our kids every day! Please sign up to bring a breakfast item. Items can be brought to school on Monday, December 17th or Tuesday, December 18th by 8:00 am.
Thank you for your continued support of our school and celebrating our wonderful teachers!
Colder Weather and Recess
USD 231 provides playground activity areas at each elementary school site. It is important that safety and courtesy rules be followed. Rules will be regularly reviewed with your child by the staff. Students are not to remain on the playground before or after school. For safety reasons, the public is prohibited from the use of the playground activity areas during school hours. All students are expected to participate in recess.
Generally, if a child is too sick to go out to recess, he/she is too sick to be in school. There are exceptions to this rule, but it is a reasonable guideline.
There will be no outside recess when:
The temperature is 20 degrees or below
The wind chill index is 20 degrees or below
The heat index indicates a high risk
There is significant precipitation
Teachers may take their class out briefly for fresh air at their discretion. Students should be prepared for sudden changes in Kansas weather.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please let your child's teacher or Dr. Wachel know.
Kindergarten Round-Up
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Aviation Art Contest
The Kansas Division of Aviation is excited to announce this year’s upcoming International Aviation Art Contest. In the spirit of this year’s theme “My Dream to Fly!”; we hope you and your students will be challenged to look to the sky in the illustration of aviation through art.
Aviation offers countless career opportunities today and in the careers of the future! We are excited to share that Kansas students are uniquely positioned to lead. Our State produces over 75% of the world’s general aviation earning the title as the “Aviation Capital of the World.” We hope this record of continued excellence inspires you to innovate and brainstorm about aviation’s history and the industry of the future!
Any interested students will be asked to have their submissions to the Madison Office by Friday, January 11, 2019. We appreciate your interest in one of Kansas largest economies and in the workforce opportunities of the future!
You will find eligibility and contest guidelines below and attached. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Kansas Division of Aviation at 785-296-2553.
ELIGIBILITY
All Children in the age groups shown below are encouraged to participate in the contest, even if they are related to officials or employees of the FAI or any of its member organizations.
· Group I Category (Date of birth between 1 January 2009 and 31 December 2012)
· Group II Category (Date of birth between 1 January 2005 and 31 December 2008)
· Group III Category (Date of birth between 1 January 2001 and 31 December 2004)
You can learn more about the 2019 International Aviation Art Contest here! Let’s get our creative Kansas students involved in a contest that is state, national, and international in scope!