January 2023
January 2023
Principal's Message
Dear Madison Families,
Happy New Year!
A new year is also a great time to make a fresh start. Setting and achieving goals is an excellent way for students to learn responsibility. Possible New Year's resolutions for elementary children are:
1. I will be kind to other kids.
2. I will go to bed on time each day.
3. I will exercise at least three times a week.
4. I will try to save time to read for fun.
5. I will tell an adult about bullying.
6. I will wear my seat belt every time I get in a car.
7. I will follow the rules for video games and internet use.
8. I will do my homework every day.
Our word of the month for January is "Perseverance" which is defined as "the ability to work through situations even when there are obstacles or challenges in the way." The Madison staff is committed to keep working to make 2023 a great year for your child!
Your principal,
Dorothy M. Olsen
Citizen of the Month
Jackson Root- KD, Samah Ahmed- KK, Katelyn Kern- KN
Henry Munion- 1F, Samsara Hawj- 1K, Avery Lehman- 1P
Melody Bowman- 2A, Isabella Roeser- 2C, Kayden Godwin- 2J
Lila Renslow- 3D, Angel Salazar- 3G, Ryker Reynoso- 3I
Sophia Jimenez Rodriguez- 4L, Yerin Kim- 4S, Elizabeth Yefimenko- 4W
Ella Yeazle- 5B, Giovanni Tekautz- 5H
Calendar
December 23-January 2: No School, Holiday & Winter Break
January 12: PTO Meeting, 6:30 PM, Media Center and remotely via Zoom
January 16: No School, Holiday
Madison Memo Distribution Update
This issue, and future issues of the Madison Memo, will be distributed during the school year using the email addresses of parents/guardians contained in the My Student profile. Other interested parties such as relatives, may view copies of the Madison Memo on the school's Document center webpage.
Volunteering at Madison
Thank you to our volunteers for giving the gift of their time! There have been over 800 hours spent volunteering at Madison so far this school year. Every hour of your time truly makes a difference to our staff and students.
Our current volunteer opportunities include Watch D.O.G.S., Staple Club, Every Meal distribution, lunch help, workroom help, classroom support and take home projects. Consider volunteering with us! Please reach out if you have any questions.
Thank you for your support!
Emily Massey
Volunteer Services Coordinator (VSC) / emily.massey@ahschools.us / 763-506-3340
PTO
The PTO would like to thank everyone who supported our recent fundraiser and events. We are gearing up for the Spring Carnival and helpers are needed. If you would like to get involved, please attend the next PTO meeting (in person or virtual) on January 12 at 6:30 PM.
Important Numbers and Links
Attendance
Any time your child will be absent from or late to school, please report the absence by 9:15 AM.
Reporting options:
- Call the Attendance Line at 763-506-3306
- Use a web browser (view the instructions)
- Use the ParentVUE app (view the instructions)
Please provide the reason for the absence. If due to illness, please give the specific symptoms, such as fever, congestion, etc. If no contact is made, the student absence will be considered unexcused. Please note, if your child is experiencing a fever, diarrhea, or vomiting, the district policy states that the student may not return to school until 24 hours after the last episode.
PTO
- Join the Madison PTO group on Facebook for the latest updates and reminders!
- Support Madison PTO when you shop Amazon. Go to smile.amazon.com for the same products, same prices, same services as the Amazon you know. The first time you go to this site it will ask you to choose your charitable organization. Please choose Madison PTO, Blaine, MN. The school will receive a percentage of every purchase you make going forward. Thanks for your support.
- Everyone is welcome to attend our monthly meetings! In person in the Madison Media Center or via Zoom.
Volunteer at Madison
- To start the process, please complete the Volunteer Application Form and the Criminal Record History Release Form.
- You will be contacted once the paperwork is processed. Please note some volunteer activities require additional processing, which can take up to two weeks.
- We appreciate that you share your time and talents with us. Thank you.
- Please contact Emily Massey, Volunteer Services Coordinator (VSC), if you need assistance or have questions.
Contact Information
Main Office: 763-506-3300
Absence Line: 763-506-3306
Fax: 763-506-3303
Website: www.ahschools.us/madison
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AHMadison Elementary
Twitter: @AH_Madison
Additional Resources
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