The Madison Message
December 9 edition
Our Annual Winter Concerts
Do Those Winter Items Still Fit?
Testing for the Program of Accelerated Curriculum and Enrichment (PACE) Grades 2-5
Second graders will be screened for PACE in February 2023 using the Cognitive Abilities Test. More information will follow in January 2023.
Parents of second graders who are eligible for further PACE testing based on the Cognitive Abilities Test and/or local assessments will be notified at the end of February for Iowa subtests for math and/or reading. Testing will qualify students for the following 2023 -2024 classes:
- 3rd Grade PACE Mathematics
- 3rd Grade PACE Reading
In late February, into March 2023, the PACE Office will host testing for currently enrolled 3rd, 4th and 5th-grade students. Students in Grades 3-5 may be recommended for testing by their teacher and/or parent. The deadline for a parent to request PACE Testing is February 1, 2023. This testing will include the CogAT 8 and subtests from the Iowa Assessments. Testing will qualify elementary students for participation in one of the following 2023-2024 classes:
- 4th and 5th grade PACE Mathematics
- 4th and 5th grade PACE Reading
- 6th grade Fast-Paced Mathematics
- 6th grade Fast-Paced Language Arts
Please Note – Students currently in PACE Program Classes do not need to re-test
Students currently attending a private school or homeschooled, but reside in the
District 200 attendance area, are also eligible for PACE Program Testing.
Parents will be notified by their child's school about testing dates & times prior to testing.
Parent Testing Referral Forms can be found on the District 200 website
Questions? Contact the District 200 PACE Office at (630) 682-2024 or email PACE@cusd200.org
Winter Weather and Students
Please make sure kids have dressed appropriately for the cold weather.
Important Upcoming Dates:
Wed, December 21: 7pm Madison Winter Concert (Grades 1-5)
Thur, December 22: 9:45am Madison Winter Concert (Kindergarten)
Thur, December 22: 1:45-2:45pm Classroom Winter Parties
Fri, December 23: No School - Winter Break Begins
Mon, January 9: No School - Staff Institute Day
Tue, January 10: School Resumes - Students Return
Mon, January 16: No School - Martin Luther King, Jr Day
Mon, January 23: 7pm PTA Meeting
Tue, February 14: 2:15pm Classroom Valentines Day parties
Mon, February 20: No School - President's Day
Madison Elementary
Website: https://www.cusd200.org/Domain/1218
Location: 1620 Mayo Avenue, Wheaton, IL, USA
Phone: 630682-2095
Facebook: facebook.com/madisoncusd200
Twitter: @MADISONCUSD200