Bear Facts
Madison Elementary - News for the week of March 18
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 March 18
Monday, March 18 - A Book for Each Bear begins (see information below)
Monday, March 18 - Choir Practice, 7:50 am
Wednesday, March 20 - Madison Spirit Night at Panera, 4:00-8:00 pm
Friday, March 22 - Madison Spirit Day
*Spring Break runs from March 8-March 17
View our online calendar (select individual events for more details): http://www.usd231.com/MDE/Events:Month/
Next Week's Lunch Menu
Monday - (A) French Toast Sticks (B) Breaded Chicken Sandwich (C) Yogurt Cup
Tuesday - (A) Chicken Alfredo Bowl (B) Corn Dog (C) Jammy Sammy Plate
Wednesday - (A) Chicken Bacon Ranch Flatbread (B) Cheeseburger (C) Yogurt Cup
Thursday - (A) Nachos Supreme (B) Popcorn Chicken (C) Jammy Sammy Plate
Friday - (A) Chicken Parmesan Sandwich (B) Cheese Pizza Wedge (C) Chicken Caesar Salad
View our menu online: http://usd231.nutrislice.com/menu/madison/lunch/
Spring Break
A book for each Bear
Madison Night at Panera
PTA Carnival
Be the Change in Kansas and Beyond Update
Early Childhood - Soles 4 Souls - $62.79
K- Unleashed Pet Rescue & Adoption - $400.77
1- Circle of Hope NICU Foundation - $241.21
2- Southwest Multi-Service Center - $103.15
3- Ronald McDonald KC - $195.29
4-The Water Project - $265.00
Spring Picture Day Rescheduled
March Kindness Challenge - Kindmarks
News from the Gym
We have been busy in the gym. Below are the activities and the learning that has been occurring in the gym the past few weeks and what we will be learning after spring break.
Pre K-1: Fire and Ice Tag-focusing on spatial awareness and locomotor movement
Monster Ball-a throwing game that focuses on correct throwing mechanics
Hungry Crabs- a relay game where the kids have to crab walk to a center, grab the bean
bag, and return. Focuses on core strengthening
2nd-4th: Powerball-team/strategy game that emphasizes correct throwing mechanics
Skill stations- lead up drills for footwork and soccer skills
Ghostbuster soccer- a 1 on 1 soccer game that works on footwork and ball control
Upcoming after spring break:
Pre K-1: Superhero workout week- focus will be on whole body exercises
Skill stations- a mix of sport lead up movements and games
Frogs and Ants- team building game
2nd-4th: Survivor Island- team strategy/problem-solving activity
skill stations-mix of sport lead up movements and games
Swipes- a capture the flag type activity
2018-19 Yearbooks (repeat)
Health Information (updated)
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.
Effective May 2018, in accordance to K.A.R 28-1-6 an individual with a physician diagnosed case of influenza shall remain in home isolation for seven days following onset of symptoms or for the duration of illness if the individual is immune-compromised, except when seeking medical care.
For isolation purposes, a case of influenza is defined as a person who has tested positive for influenza via any testing method and is experiencing symptoms of influenza-like illness (fever of 100°F and a cough and/or sore throat). Persons with influenza who received this year's influenza vaccine and persons with influenza who receive antiviral treatment are not exempt from isolation requirements.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, most healthy adults with influenza are infectious beginning one day before symptoms develop and up to seven days after becoming sick; children and those with immunocompromising conditions may be infectious even longer.
Based upon the scientific information from the Centers for Disease regarding the infectious period for influenza, Johnson County Department of Health and Environment is enforcing this policy as written. No exceptions will be made to the isolation requirements regardless of receiving this year's flu vaccine or antiviral treatment (including Tamiflu).
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.
Colder Weather and Recess (repeat)
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.