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Welcome to Madison Elementary School!
All parents want their children to experience success in school but many do not know where, or how, to begin. Our Parent Handbook is a helpful guide for you to know about our school. The research strongly indicates that you, as a parent, can absolutely make a difference in your child’s learning. Parent involvement directly correlates to an increase in student motivation, improved behavior, and higher achievement test scores.
The community of Madison is committed to strengthening that partnership between home and school by encouraging all of our parents to be active partners in their child’s education. Throughout the school year there will be numerous opportunities for involvement and we always welcome new suggestions.
One of the most important avenues is to help your child form a positive student/teacher relationship. Your child is able to do this when he/she has been cared for, respected, and loved at home. As the parent, you can also model respect by talking positively about the teacher in front of the student and showing support for the teacher and the school.
It is valuable for you to personally build a positive parent/teacher relationship as well. Make an effort to get to know the teacher, communicate through notes, take time to show appreciation, and please understand that the teacher is trying to do the best for your child. The benefits of your efforts will be well worth it.
We welcome you, as a parent, to Madison. We want it to be a warm and inviting place for everyone. You are a valuable and essential team member.