Madison Memo
October 2022
A Message from the Principal
Hello Madison Families! What a wonderful start to the year we have had so far at Madison. Students are learning by leaps and bounds, teachers are building community within the classroom, and everyone is settling into the routines of school again. It’s absolutely incredible to be part of this amazing community and I am thankful every single day for each one of you and your families.
Inclement Weather
We have reached the point of the year when we will be dealing with more inclement weather than before.
Drop off reminders: Doors at our building will open at 8:00am, even on days with inclement weather. Please be mindful to not let students sit outside in the rain before this time - there will not be supervision. Thank you for your understanding in this matter.
Cold Weather Protocols: The cold weather will be here sooner rather than later. Please make sure that when the snow flies you are sending your child with proper snow gear including hat, gloves, snow pants, boots, and coat. Students will be required to wear a coat at recess at all times whenever the temperature is below 40* F.
Attendance
One of the best ways to ensure a high level of achievement throughout the year is by having amazing attendance by every student. We appreciate your hard work and effort in making sure that students are here each and every day. Please see our Attendance at a Glance for any further clarification.
Thank You!
Thank you for your continued support of our students each and every day. It is because of our Madison families that we have, what I truly believe, the best school. We appreciate your willingness to support our students, give your time and energy to them, and work closely with us to reach their goals. #MadisonProud
Upcoming Dates
- Wednesday, October 5th - Vision Screening
- Friday, October 7th - Picture Day
- Monday, October 17th - PTO Meeting 4:00pm in the Madison Library. Join with Google meet using this link: https://meet.google.com/yxk-twfw-cvp?authuser=0&pli=1 or join by phone: (US) + 1 337-466-9079 PIN: 420 785 115#
Attendance Reminders
Keep in Touch
Excused Absence Limit
Habitual Truancy
Up and At 'Em
The Counselor Corner- World Mental Health Day, October 10, 2022
World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day aims to spread awareness about mental health and the importance of looking after it! The day is a chance for everybody to talk about mental health and emphasize how important it is to reach out if you’re struggling. The day was first celebrated in 1992 at the initiative of the World Federation for Mental Health, an organization that advocates mental health education worldwide!
Wellness Toolkits Donation
CORE Treatments Services generously donated Wellness Toolkits for our 4th and 5th graders that will be going home on World Mental Health Day.
Kindness and Mental Health
Kindness doesn’t just help other people, but it also improves our own physical and mental health. Whether we’re giving kindness, receiving kindness or even just witnessing kindness, it can have a great effect on us!
When we experience kindness, a hormone called dopamine is released in our brain which gives us a feeling of elevation – it’s often referred to as ‘Helper’s High’. Kindness can also improve relationships. Our evolutionary ancestors had to cooperate with each other for survival. This means we now have ‘kindness genes’ etched into the human genome. So, when we’re kind to each other, we feel a connection that strengthens our relationships and helps us to create new ones. How great is that!
How you can participate
Make your own Wellness Toolkit or play kindness bingo and get the whole family involved to fill the game board.
Wellness Toolkit:
Rubber Band: to keep you flexible and bouncing back
Eraser: to remind you that you can always start again
Rock: to keep you grounded
Bubbles: to remind you to inhale deeply and exhale gently
String: to help you hold it all together
Starburst: to give you a burst of energy when you need it
Hugs & Kisses: to always remember that someone cares
Tissues: to dry your tears and remind you that it's okay to cry
Lifesaver Candy: to remind you that it's okay to ask for help
Sara Schultz
Madison Elementary School Counselor
email: schultzs@mpsd.school
office phone: 920.663.9662
texting: 920.320.1211
Nursing News
Vision screening will be completed school-wide on Wednesday, October 5th with assistance from the Manitowoc Lions Club. Students should wear their glasses for the screening. If your child does not pass the screening, you will receive a letter in the mail with further recommendations. If you do not receive a letter, your child has passed the screening.
Per the State of WI Immunization Law, all students must be up to date on their required school immunizations by the 30th day of school (October 12th) or they may face exclusion from school. If your child is not up to date, you have already received both a call and a letter from the school office. Please take care of these immunizations ASAP or contact the school office to discuss signing a waiver.
Cold and flu season will be here before we know it. Here’s a few things to keep in mind:
Please consider having your child get a flu shot this fall. The flu shot is available in our community through their medical provider’s office, local pharmacies or Lakeshore Community Health Care.
Please keep your child home when they are not feeling well. This is the best way to keep illness from spreading in our schools. Children should not return to school until they have been free from fever, vomiting or diarrhea for at least 24 hours without the use of medications and are generally feeling better.
If your child is absent due to an illness, please call the school office to report it and further direction will be given regarding when it is safe for your child to return to school. If your child is seen by a medical provider, please bring in a doctor note.
PTO News
Reminder: Club's Choice fundraiser paper forms are due to be turned in on Tuesday, October 18th.
Madison Elementary School
Website: https://madison.manitowocpublicschools.org/
Location: 701 North 4th Street, Manitowoc, WI, USA
Phone: 920 663 9540
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MPSDmadison/