Madrona Family Memo
Our Wild Cat Motto: Be Responsible, Be Respectful!
Saturday, September 7, 2024
Greetings, Madrona Wildcat Families!
The Madrona Wildcat Welcome Back Dance is this Friday, September 13, from 4:00- 6:00 pm. If your student plans to attend, please complete the parent/guardian waiver and permission slip by this Thursday, September 12.
Join us for Back to School Night this Tuesday, September 10, at 5:30 pm. We will begin in the gym with a welcome message and a Madrona PTSA meeting before classroom visits begin. Teachers provided their students with a special Back to School Night bell schedule and campus map for your convenience.
Due to the Tuesday night Madrona's Back to School event, this WEDNESDAY, September 11, we will follow the Late Start Bell Schedule (the Period 1 Bell rings at 9:20 am)
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The following is only for our students taking THS morning classes:
Wednesday, 9/11 (Madrona has Late Start, but THS has a regular schedule)
Students with 1st Period only @ THS - 8:30 - 9:20 am
- Take the bus back to Madrona
- Check-in and then go to the Cafeteria for Study Hall until 10:13 am
- Go to 2nd-Period
Students with 1st and 2nd Period @THS - 9:27 - 10:17
- Take the bus back to Madrona
- Check in and then go to the Cafeteria for Study Hall until 11:03
- Go to Nutrition (Snack)
REMINDER:
If your student is absent from middle & high school classes, you must email THS & Madrona thsattendance@tusd.org madronaatend@tusd.org
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Have a wonderful weekend. We look forward to seeing you at Back to School Night!
Sincerely,
Sue Key, Ed.D., Proud Principal
Madrona Middle School
Be sure to scroll through and open the Smore link to view our weekly updates, ensuring you stay informed about the latest happenings at Madrona Middle School.
Although summer break is over, it's still the summer season, and we've been experiencing warmer weather than usual. Please remind your students to dress in light layers for school and stay hydrated throughout the day. We have four water bottle refill stations on campus for your student's convenience. Our district office frequently monitors the weather and air quality, providing us with guidance on physical activity during unusual weather conditions, as they did this past week. Stay cool, Wildcat Families!
This week, our students took their iReady Reading and Math Beginning of the Year assessment, that informs teachers (and students) where students are at their grade-level mastery of core competencies. Our English Language Arts and Math teachers will continue to use iReady's innovative MyPath instructional resources to support student academic growth. iReady information and instructions on interpreting student data will be shared with families once the assessment results are available.
Soccer Pre-Season Update
A lot of talented student-athletes tried out for Soccer this past week with Soccer Coaches Mr. Amadio and Ms. Lujan, and Athletic Director Mr. Waldschmidt. Students geared up and completed drills to show off their skills for their chance to represent Madrona at our first soccer game of the season. Go Wildcats!
Madrona Girls and Boys Soccer Game Schedule
Games are at 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm unless specified Girls and Boys alternate game order
- 9/19 vs Bert Lynn MS (away game at Lynn - Boys first)
- 9/26 vs Jefferson MS (Madrona home field - Girls first)
- 10/3 vs Richardson MS (Madrona home field - Boys first)
- 10/10 vs Casimir MS (away game at Casimir - Girls First)
- 10/17 vs Hull MS (location THS Zamperini Field at 6 pm - Boys First)
Athletic Clearance Packet & Physical Form
Student athletes must complete an athletic packet and have a physical prior to participation on an athletic team representing our school.
TUSD Middle School Athletics Packet
UPLOAD COMPLETED ATHLETIC PACKETS & ALL FORMS HERE
If your student does NOT intend to participate in Athletics next school year, then there is NO need requirement for the physical exam or any associated athletic paperwork to complete.
- Millie Quevedo- for helping out a new student to our math class. ~ Mrs. Bloomfield
- Joel Navarro and Jacob Orozco- Thank you so very much for being willing to move seats to help us out with a situation with out seating chart in period 2. You both are amazing :) ~ Mrs. Bloomfield
- Thanks to Emma S, Katherine N, Alex S, Cole S, and Isaiah A for helping setting up the chairs at the start of the day this week! Very helpful! ~ Mr W
- Hannah Lavi for being willing to include students who may not have many friends on a regular basis and she is willing to work with all students in student groups. ~ Ms. Brown
- Sara Godoy for working really hard at her school work and desiring to help others out appropriately in math and language arts classes. ~ Ms. Brown
- Lorenzo Rendon for being very supportive of a student working near him in his language arts class. ~ Ms. Brown
- Diago Garcia for working hard in classes even at times when he did not want to initially. ~ Ms. Brown
- Congratulation to our Leadership President, Cori Song, Vice President, Regan Ryan, and Secretary, Tamina Suzuki. These students met in the summer to organize and plan the activities for the year. Their hard work is much appreciated. ~ Mrs. Spotts
- Shout out to River Rodriguez and Jenny Lee for outstanding writing achievement in the Choices Narrative. Bravo! ~ Mr. H
- HUGE SHOUT OUTS TO: Lui & Teo Awaji, Queen Maxine Dioquino, Cameron Kuo and Jaehan Park for purchasing items from our Amazon Wish List for School Supplies! It REALLY HELPS OUT OUR SCHOOL! ~ Ms. Janet in the Principal's Office
Madrona Math Homework Club will begin Monday, September 23. This club is for students who want a quiet space afterschool to do math homework and get help from the supervising math teacher or peer tutors. Students will need to check in and check-out every session.
UPDATE! After School Math Homework Club has been adjusted to be open to all Math Content Levels- 3:30-4:30 pm ( three day a week, Monday-Wednesday)
- Mondays (Room 14 w/Math Teacher Mrs Bloomfield)
- Tuesdays (Room 9 w/Math Teacher Ms. Fu)
- Wednesdays (Room 6 w/Math Teacher Ms. Wulpern)
Use the PowerSchool App to Monitor Student Progress!
PowerSchool & PowerSchool app - Download and use the PowerSchool smartphone app to monitor your student's grades and attendance. Enable in-app alerts to receive real-time information on your student's progress. Android | Apple. The district code is TCXN. Students will need to use their student ID # and password to login. Families will need to use their PowerSchool login credentials.
Mental Wellness - School Counseling Referral Form
Anyone (student, staff, parent/guardian) can fill this out our Google Form to refer a student for counseling. Referrals will be prioritized by the level of urgency and responded to as soon as possible.
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NOTE: All referrals are first sent to Ms. Lujan, School Counselor. The school counselor may refer the student to our school therapist, Darren Thomas. In either case, counseling is an optional service and completely confidential, unless there is a safety risk at-hand.
If this is an 𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙮 and you do not have immediate access to the counselor, please call 911 and/or contact the Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988.
Madrona Physical Education Class - PE Clothes
For enhanced athletics and general hygiene, students are expected to wear Physical Education clothes consisting of a red t-shirt, black shorts, (or a red sweatshirt and black sweats), socks and sneakers. The purchase of the Madrona logo printed PE clothes is not required, but similar attire are required for identification during PE class activities.
Madrona PE clothes (with Madrona logo) can be purchased through the Madrona CalPro Sports Shopping cart link.
Orders are processed at the end of each order cut-off and shipped directly to families within three weeks from the ordering cut-off date. The Last Batch Order Cut-Off is 9/15/2024.
Metro GoPass Program Continues for 2024-25 School Year
Would your student like a GoPass card (or) do they need the new code? Have them stop by our main office! Students can use their existing cards and registering their card immediately with the new codes provided by our office.
Current card holders will only need a new registration code to continue access to fareless transit rides through the Metro Transportation Authority.
Vote for Your 2024-25 School Site Council Representative
Please take a moment to vote for TWO parent/guardian representatives for School Site Council (Families may submit one vote per student attending Madrona).
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Madrona's School Site Council is made up of school stakeholders (certificated and classified staff, parents/guardians, and student representative). Your representative will work with our Principal Dr. Key and School Site Council Representative to review and provide feedback on our school's programs and budgets on behalf of our school community.
Madrona's School Site Council is scheduled five times a year after school from 3:30-4:30 pm (10/8, 11/12, 1/14, 3/4, 4/29) and via Zoom. Meeting agenda and the Zoom link will be included on the agenda and posted on our dedicated SSC webpage a week before the meeting. We welcome staff/parents/guardians as non-voting members to attend the meetings.
Join Us on Sunday 10/20 For the Skechers Walk!
Students and families, let's ignite our school spirit by joining the 'Madrona Wildcats!' Team at the Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk. As the South Bay's Best Public Middle School, we have a reputation to uphold. This event is not just a fundraiser; it's a chance for us to come together, show our pride, and make a difference at Madrona Middle School. Let's show everyone why we are THE BEST by signing up to attend and participate in this exciting event!
This fundraiser aims to support the Friendship Foundation and enhance our school. We aim to update our Cafeteria/Multi-purpose Room audio/visual system, which is frequently used for family meetings and student assemblies. We currently use an older model projector stationed on a rolling cart connected by multiple cables and power cords. If you have sat in one of our presentations before, you'll notice that this unit may hinder the view of school presentations.
Our fundraising goal of $18,000 is ambitious, but with your support, we can achieve it. This amount will cover the cost of purchasing and installing a new projector screen, ceiling-mounted digital projection system with a wireless connection, state-of-the-art speakers, mixer, equipment rackmounts, security cage, and ceiling-mounted drop-down microphone system for Drama class stage productions. Your contribution, no matter how big or small, will make a difference. Another goal is to have our cafeteria repainted with our new logo incorporated into a unique and eye-catching design, a project that we can all be proud of.
We hope to see you walking with family and friends at the Skechers Walk on Sunday, October 20! If you can't attend, you can also sign up online to participate as a virtual walker.
Shop at Ralphs and Support Us All Year Round!
Sign up for Ralphs Community Contribution Program ad NO added cost to you. Use Madrona's Organization ID UF902. Click here The program requires registration each September to stay active!
Madrona Middle School was voted the Best Public Middle School in the 2024 Daily Breeze/Beach Reporter South Bay Best Readers' Choice survey! Thank you to our families who voted for us. This recognition is a testament to the supportive and safe learning environment created through the collaborative effort of our student body, staff, and families.
The Daily Breeze / Beach Reporter published its annual Readers Choice Awards - link to the webpage and insert: https://dailybreeze.readerschoice.la/2024-south-bays-rc-on-issuu-com/