Madison Lion Cubs Newsletter
May 22, 2023
.Every Wednesday:.
.Early Release at 1:55pm (Students dismissed at 1:55pm).
.Every Friday:.
.“Show Your School Spirit Day” (Wear a Madison Tee Shirt, Hoodie, or Anything Blue.).
Dates for Your Calendar
- May 24th @ 1:00pm Eric Scott Breding Music Assembly*
- May 26th School in session
- May 29th Memorial Day (NO SCHOOL)
- June 11th Madison Mad Dash - PTO Fundraiser
- June 15th Field Day and Family BBQ
- June 19th Juneteenth, (NO SCHOOL)
- June 22nd Last Day of School (Half Day)
* This is a Madison EXCLUSIVE assembly for Madison students!
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Madison Rocks! (Eric Scott Breding Music Assembly)
Eric is not only a Madison parent, but also an accomplished contemporary musician and lead singer/guitarist for the band “The E”. Eric will demonstrate some of his instruments. He will ask students to help him compose a song to show how music can be used to express how one feels.
Friday May 26th is a school day!!!
Don’t forget that we did have a snow day this year, so we are IN SCHOOL at regular hours on Friday May 26th. See you then!
Sunscreen At School?
The Sun is OUT!!! Please remember to apply sunscreen to your kids before coming to school! The school is unable to administer and apply sunscreen.
PTO Updates
Our next PTO meeting will be on Tuesday, June 13th. Meetings are once a month on the second Tuesday, 6:30-7:30 pm in the Madison library and childcare is provided.
This will be our FINAL meeting of the school year - and also Elections for Next Year’s PTO Board!
If you can’t make it - we post notes on our website afterwards, and you can always email us with questions!
Running Club
Madison Running Club is back just in time to get ready for the Madison Mad Dash! This free, before-school club starts back this week so make sure to check out the PTO page for details and information on how to sign up! Families are welcome to join and run, too. After signing up make sure you register for the Remind app (invite will be sent) so you get alerts when the club is…running!
https://madisonlioncubs.org/madison-running-club
Amazon Wish Lists
Looking for a way to plug in to Madison that is quick and easy? How about Amazon! We have set up a page on the PTO website that lists the Amazon Wish Lists for teachers and staff who have them, as well as a general PTO Amazon Wish List. Please check these out! You can also send them along to family members who may be interested in supporting your child’s classroom and school!
Stay Connected - PTO Social Media
You can find all of our Official Links here:
https://linktr.ee/madisonelementaryptoolympia
Note regarding the PTO Update section of this newsletter:
This is NOT a school-sponsored activity. The Olympia School District has neither reviewed nor approved the sponsoring organization or its program, personnel, and activities announced in this flyer. The sponsoring organization and participants agree to protect, indemnify, and hold harmless the District, its Board of Directors, employees, and agents, from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, expenses or rights of action, directly or indirectly attributed to the organization, or its program, personnel, and activities. Permission to distribute this flyer should not be considered an endorsement or recommendation of the program by the District.
Searching for Madison’s Facebook Page?
The official Madison facebook page can be found by searching for “MES Lion Cubs” or navigating to https://www.facebook.com/MESLionCubs. Check-ins should also be done at “MES Lion Cubs”.
Anonymous Tip Line
As a reminder, the Olympia School District has an anonymous tip line that allows students or families to report safety concerns to school officials 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Tips can be shared by phone at (360) 529-0938, as well as by text, email or on theVector Solutions website. More information is available on flyers posted in OSD schools and on theOSD website.
Useful Links
OSD 2022-23 Calendar >>> OSD 2022-23 Calendar
Office Reader Board (Live feed) >>> Madison Office Reader Board
YouTube >>> Madison Lion Cubs
Facebook >>> Madison Lion Cubs Facebook Page
Website >>> https://madison.osd.wednet.edu/
PTO Facebook >>> Madison PTO Facebook Page
PTO Website >>> https://madisonlioncubs.org/
Transportation / Bus Info >>> (360) 596-7700
Family Resource Request Form >>> Family Resource Request Form
Amazon Wish List >>> Madison Amazon Wish List
Donate to Student Supplies Budget (Online) >>> Online Donation Form
Contact Info
School Address >>> 1225 Legion Way SE., Olympia WA 98501
School Office >>> (360) 596-6300
Secretary (Jodi Cox) >>> [email protected]
Student Absence / Tardy Line >>> (360) 596- 6303
Staff Directory >>>Staff Directory
Counsellor (Denise Hammer) >>> [email protected]
Family Liaison (Angelina Wood) >>> [email protected]
Family Resource Request Form >>> Family Resource Request Form
School Principal (Mr. DSK) >>> [email protected]
Special Education (Heather Muske) >>> [email protected]
Proud to be a
Madison Lion Cub!
We acknowledge that Madison Elementary School resides on the traditional lands of the Cowlitz, Squaxin Island, and Nisqually people, who have lived on and cared for this land and water since time immemorial.
Madison’s Science Expo has been moved to March 14. We will continue to have after school work nights every Thursday until expo. If you have any questions about our Science Expo please email Mrs. Martin or Aimee at [email protected]. The remaining supplies will be delivered this week. Thank you for your continued patience this year!
November 2021
Madison’s Science Expo has been moved to March 14. We will continue to have after school work nights every Thursday until expo. If you have any questions about our Science Expo please email Mrs. Martin or
November 2021
Aimee at [email protected]. The remaining supplies will be delivered this week. Thank you for your continued patience this year!
September 9 First Day of School for Preschool and Kindergarten
September 9 First Day of School for Preschool and Kindergarten
When to Return Your Child to School after having had a Fever
Students should not return to school until 24 hours after the fever is gone and the child feels well enough to participate in normal activities. Follow this link for OSD communication regarding when a child should return to school after an illness >>> WHEN SHOULD CHILDREN STAY HOME?
OSD SPECIAL EDUCATION PTO MEETING
WHEN: Wednesday, February 19th 6:00-7:30
WHERE: 111 Bethel Street NE Room # 202
TOPIC: Social Emotional Learning. Kris Norelius, OSD’s Social Emotional Program Specialist, will highlight the fundamentals of SEL and emphasize the importance of developing these skills in our students. We will have the opportunity to practice some teaching methods and take home resources for more information. Child Care will be provided
CONTACT: Erika Krupp at (360) 705-6497
OSD SPECIAL EDUCATION PTO MEETING
WHEN: Wednesday, February 19th 6:00-7:30
WHERE: 111 Bethel Street NE Room # 202
TOPIC: Social Emotional Learning. Kris Norelius, OSD’s Social Emotional Program Specialist, will highlight the fundamentals of SEL and emphasize the importance of developing these skills in our students. We will have the opportunity to practice some teaching methods and take home resources for more information. Child Care will be provided
CONTACT: Erika Krupp at (360) 705-6497
OSD SPECIAL EDUCATION PTO MEETING
WHEN: Wednesday, February 19th 6:00-7:30
WHERE: 111 Bethel Street NE Room # 202
TOPIC: Social Emotional Learning. Kris Norelius, OSD’s Social Emotional Program Specialist, will highlight the fundamentals of SEL and emphasize the importance of developing these skills in our students. We will have the opportunity to practice some teaching methods and take home resources for more information. Child Care will be provided
CONTACT: Erika Krupp at (360) 705-6497
Madison Student Supplies (Adopt a Class)
As many of you know, Madison is the only school in the Olympia School District that provides Back to School supplies at no cost to all our students. We are able to do this by generous contributions in the form of supplies or monetary donations. To get a head start on fundraising for September’s School Supplies, a Madison Wish List has been created on Amazon for community members to browse and select items they wish to purchase for our students. Madison provides school supplies to all new students who enroll throughout the year. You can help provide school supplies for all our new students and also for our Adopt a Class program by checking out the Madison Wish List at http://a.co/8PPiCMC . Please contact the principal if you have any questions about Madison’s Adopt a Class program.
Madison Student Supplies (Adopt a Class)
As many of you know, Madison is the only school in the Olympia School District that provides Back to School supplies at no cost to all our students. We are able to do this by generous contributions in the form of supplies or monetary donations. To get a head start on fundraising for September’s School Supplies, a Madison Wish List has been created on Amazon for community members to browse and select items they wish to purchase for our students. Madison provides school supplies to all new students who enroll throughout the year. You can help provide school supplies for all our new students and also for our Adopt a Class program by checking out the Madison Wish List at http://a.co/8PPiCMC . Please contact the principal if you have any questions about Madison’s Adopt a Class program.
SPECIAL EDUCATION PTO MEETING:
For Any Parents and School District Staff interested!
WHEN: Wednesday, March 18th at 6:00-7:30 pm
WHERE: 111 Bethel Street NE Room # 202
TOPIC: Assistive Technology in the Classroom and at Home
CONTACT: Erika Krupp 360-705-6497
Child care provided.
SPECIAL EDUCATION PTO MEETING:
For Any Parents and School District Staff interested!
WHEN: Wednesday, March 18th at 6:00-7:30 pm
WHERE: 111 Bethel Street NE Room # 202
TOPIC: Assistive Technology in the Classroom and at Home
CONTACT: Erika Krupp 360-705-6497
Child care provided.