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Madera’s mission is that we will develop thoughtful citizens and empower young leaders to become active members in their school, community and government.

We accomplish this through integrated classroom instruction, school-wide events and community partnerships.

Other communication modes are: The Madera Website (under construction)

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September--Fairness--Celebrating Constitution Day

9/11-DISTRICT EARLY RELEASE DAY 12:00 PM

9/11-Patriots Day-Wear red, white, and blue

9/13-Wear Madera Blue/Spirit Shirt

9/17-Constitution Day

9/19-PE Day

9/20-Wear Madera Blue/Spirit Shirt

9/23--Chief Justice /State Superintendent of Instruction Visit

9/23-ELAC (English Learners Advisory Committee 1:30 PM) #1

9/23-SSC (School Site Council Meeting at 2:30 PM) #1

9/27-Wear Madera Blue/Spirit Shirt

9/27-Fun Run

Cornerstone should be sending all school pictures to parents electronically via email. You will have a chance to review your photos and determine whether or not your student needs a retake. Retakes will happen on Monday, October 7th.

School portraits taken by Cornerstone Photography are now available for viewing and ordering! All orders must be placed online and will be mailed directly home. To view your portrait, click the link below and enter your online code which is MDRA and your Student ID. If you do not know your child’s student ID, please look on Aeries. For further assistance contact our school office.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW YOUR PORTRAIT

Online Code: MDRA+Student ID (For Example: MDRA123456)

What if I missed picture day?

A makeup opportunity is scheduled for October 7th for those who missed picture day or for those who are not satisfied with their portrait and want to try again.

For additional questions, you may contact customercare@cornerstone.photo or (805) 529-1635.

Queridos Padres,

¡Tenemos buenas noticias! ¡Los retratos escolares tomados por Cornerstone Photography ya están disponibles para ver y ordenar! Todos los pedidos deben realizarse en línea, incurrirán en un cargo de envío de $5 y se enviarán por correo directamente a casa. Para ver su retrato, haga clic en el enlace a continuación e ingrese su código en línea que es MDRA y su identificación de estudiante. Si no conoce la identificación de estudiante de su hijo, comuníquese con la oficina de nuestra escuela y se la proporcionaremos.

HAGA CLIC AQUI PARA VER LA FOTO

Código en línea: MDRA+Identificación del Estudiante (Por Ejemplo: MDRA123456)

¿Qué pasa si me perdí el día de la foto?

Una oportunidad de fotos está programada para 10/7/24 para aquellos que se perdieron el día de la foto o para aquellos que no están satisfechos con su retrato y quieren volver a intentarlo.

Si tiene preguntas adicionales, puede comunicar customercare@cornerstone.photo o (805) 529-1635.

Parent representatives to the School Site Council are elected members. Your elected representatives serve for two years. Please welcome Dillon Wederman and Mike Menne as the newest elected members. They will join Edgar Garibay as SSC representatives this year. We are truly grateful for our partnership with parents and look forward to collaborating with these amazing individuals.

Our first meeting will be 9/23 via zoom!

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/93995458793?pwd=la3FFpOhIdqGutzvRubn8rKWupWOjw.1

Meeting ID: 939 9545 8793

Passcode: 701468

Agenda

What do I do if my child is absent? Does my child have to stay home if he/she has a fever? Can I bring birthday treats? What time does school start? When is recess? Are crocs allowed in sport mode?

For answers to these questions and more, please review the following Madera Handbook information for important information about attendance, procedures, policies, school safety, and discipline. Please click the button below to access the handbook.

You are invited to participate in the English Learners Advisory Committee (ELAC) meetings at Madera. There are only 4 meetings a year (9/23, 10/21, 3/17, 4/28) which take place on Mondays at 1:30 PM in the MPR or via zoom. We will have a Spanish Interpreter available. During these meetings you will have an opportunity to learn more about our school and what your children are learning in school. You will also have the opportunity to voice concerns and contribute ideas to help make our school even better. I hope that you will attend and participate in ELAC. We look forward to having you as our partners in your child’s education.

If you would like more information about ELAC please see the following information:

What is ELAC?

What is ELAC? (Spanish)

Our first meeting is 9/23 in the MPR at 1:30. Please join us in person.

If you would like to attend , please complete the following form: RSVP to attend.

Please see the agenda link here.

I look forward to meeting with you. Please check in at the school office if you would like to attend in person.

Thank you!

1. Allow enough time to safely drop off and pick up, the parking lot is no place to hurry!

2. Always Cross ONLY at a crosswalk

3. If you park under the solar panels, proceed up the center of the panels to the cross walk at top of the parking lot.

4. Do not cross between cars or cross the parking lot

5. Be a good model by always walking the extra steps to the cross walks.

6. Pull as far up as you can before releasing your child from the car.

7. Children should only exit the car once you have reached the red curb (at the corner of the C building)

8. Your child should always exit from the passenger side of the vehicle when in the two drop off lanes.

9. NO parking in the yellow zone in front of TK. This is for loading and unloading our TK and K students only. Please do not leave your car in this zone.

10. Only your child should exit the car in the two drop off lanes. They should have all their materials prior to exiting the car. If you must access a backpack or something from your trunk, please park in a designated spot and have your child walk into campus at the cross walk.

Thank you in advance for following these safety guidelines. It helps us keep our traffic moving efficiently and keeps all our kiddos, families, and staff members safe.

All Simi Valley Schools use the Raptor Visitor Management System. This system provides visitor accountability, which increases the overall safety of our students and staff. This web-based software provides a sophisticated check-in and check-out system for all visitors coming to our schools and facilities. In addition to providing a data trail of visitors to our sites, this system will provide details of each visit, produce visitor badges, check-in/out all visitors, and electronically search each visitor’s information against national registered sexual offender databases.

If you are volunteering on campus, you still need to complete the volunteer form in advance. Please allow time for signing in with the system on your visits to campus. Please remember your ID at all times.

To speed up the process for school events, please visit the school office at your earliest convenience and pre-register your ID.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation and support to enhance our school safety protocols for the SVUSD. We will always prioritize the well-being and safety of our students, families and staff.

Please be mindful of the weather conditions each day and make sure your child is prepared, with sunscreen application before school. Sunscreen, hydration, and weather appropriate clothing are a must for recess periods.

Communication is key to good planning!

Please mark the dates on your calendar.

All dates/times/events subject to change.

Family Calendar Link

Devices are checked out to students K-5th grades the same way that textbooks and library books are checked out. Optional insurance for devices is available for purchase. If you purchased insurance last year, you must renew to continue coverage. Grades K-3 keep devices in their classrooms where they can be charged in the classroom charging cart. Students in grades 4 and 5 will be issued devices and chargers to be taken home at teacher discretion. The asset tag number and serial number located on the back of the device is necessary to obtain insurance. Click here for the insurance information: https://schooldevicecoverage.com/

School Device Coverage Flyer-English

School Device Coverage-Spanish

Meals for September

The Dinner Site Calendar is linked here. Meals are available to all families in need. Samaritan Center also serves breakfast and lunch. Families can also use the showers but need to meet with a caseworker at Samaritan Center to set this up.

Food Pantries

• The Samaritan Center has a New Flyer: The pantry has changed its hours and format, Walk Through Only- Tuesdays & Thursdays 11:00 am - 12:00 pm.

• Samaritan Center September Calendar and Still Waters Cafe continue to serve as our local food pantries. A food pantry is also held in Moorpark at Moorpark College on Tuesdays from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. More information can be found here. Here is a list of regional food pantries and dinner sites.

Digital Mental/Behavioral Health Resources
The state has released two new apps for families and children:

• For children 0-12: BrightLife Kids - A CalHope Program by Brightline
• For teens and young adults 13-25: Soluna | California's Mental Health App for 13 - 25 year olds