Dates for Your Calendar
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Every Wednesday is Early Release at 1:40pm for T2K
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Every Wednesday is Early Release at 1:55pm for K-5th
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Tuesday, January 9th | 6-7pm Monthly PTO Meeting
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Monday, January 15th | Martin Luther King Jr. Day Observed (No School)
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February 2nd | Madison Movie Night (PTO)
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February 16th-March 15th | Read-a-Thon (PTO)
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March 15th | Madison Bingo Night (PTO)
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1st-2nd grade Field Trip (March - TBA)
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March 25th-29th | Conference Week (Half School Days)
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March 25th-28th | Spring Book Fair
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April 1st-5th is Spring Break (No School)
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3rd-5th grade Field Trip (April - TBA)
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Science Expo (April - TBA)
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Thursday, May 23rd. Big Smiles Dentist returning to Madison.
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June 9th | Madison Mad Dash (PTO)
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Madison Elementary to Close?
On Thursday, December 14th the Olympia School Board identified two elementary schools as candidates for closure, Madison Elementary and McKenny Elementary. This initiates a 90 day window for the public to provide input on this proposal. Once this 90-day window is closed, the board will make its final decision regarding school closures.
I want to personally assure you that we the Madison staff are fully here to support you and your children during this time, as we always are. I will certainly let you know as soon as I know when the community input meetings have been scheduled by the Olympia School Board
Please, if you have any questions, concerns, or would simply like to talk, do reach out to me or one of our staff. We are here to help.
If you would prefer to communicate directly to Superintendent Murphy or the Olympia School Board, please find the contact information below.
Contact Information:
Superintendent Murphy: [email protected]
Entire OSD School Board: osd-schoolboard@osd.wednet.edu
OSD School Board Directory: Directory
Sincerely,
Domenico Spatola-Knoll, Principal
Madison Elementary School
Goodbye Madison Staff
Jodi Cox, Office Professional will be transferring to Roosevelt on January 22nd
Maria Lobata, School Kitchen, has transferred to LP Brown
We wish Ms. Jodi and Maria all the best in their new assignments and we thank them for their service to the Madison students and community during their tenure at Madison.
Videographer Wanted
Are you handy with a video camera and editing software, or maybe you know a Media Studies student who is looking for a new project to get excited about? If so, please reach out to Principal DSK at [email protected] for more information. Thanks!
LinkUp Chaperones Needed for 4th Graders
On January 18, all OSD fourth graders (and third graders in a ¾ split class) will be going to the Washington Center for the Performing Arts, along with their recorders to play with the Olympia Symphony Orchestra. Thank you to those of you who have already turned in your permission slips. We need at least three parent volunteers to chaperone the field trip to listen and play with the Olympia Symphony. If you are interested in chaperoning, please reach out to me via email ([email protected]) and I will put your name on the list.
Thank you!
Anna DeWitt, Music Teacher
Madison Elementary
Recess and Lunch Help
To sign up in advance for recess or lunch help, use this link: Volunteer Sign Up. You may also call the school office at (360) 596-6300. Thank you!
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 the Vector Solutions website. More information is available on flyers posted in OSD schools and on the OSD website.
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PTO Updates
DID YOU MISS FRIDAY’S EMERGENCY MEETING? Watch the recording here! And sign up to get updates from OSD4All here!
Our Next PTO Meeting will be on This Tuesday, January 9th!
Meetings are only once a month on the second Tuesday, 6-7pm in the Madison library.
*No Dues, No Pressure*
This is a Great Opportunity to get Your Voice Heard!!
If you can't make it - we post notes on our website afterwards, and you can always email us with questions!
Open Board Position!
We are still looking for someone to join our team to fill the role as PTO’s Secretary!
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President ~ Jane Wall
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Vice President ~ Jasmine Sundvik
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Treasurer ~ Leslie Shahan
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Secretary ~ OPEN POSITION!
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Garden Coordinator ~ Mike Taylor
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Staff Liaison ~ Julie Gibbs
TO CONTACT THE PTO, PLEASE EMAIL: MadisonLionsPTO@gmail.com
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!
You can also donate at the PTO GoFundMe!
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.
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Useful Links
OSD 2023-24 Calendar >>> OSD 2023-24 Calendar
Office Reader Board (Live feed) >>> Madison Office Reader Board
YouTube (Madison) >>> Madison Lion Cubs
YouTube (Principal DSK)>>> Mr. DSK’s Channel
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 >>>
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.