MADISON AVENUE SCHOOL OF ARTS

Teacher of the Year honors are based upon nominations submitted by their peers. Everyone recognized the same positive traits that make 2nd Grade Teacher, Ms. Dech, a respected and valued member of our staff!

Our principal, Mrs Day, (right) presents Ms. Dech with her Teacher of the Year certificate!

"Ms. Dech has served at Imagine Madison for 5 years! She is truly an asset to the Madison Avenue School of Arts family! Ms. Dech always connects with her students using innovative teaching methods. Similarly, Ms. Dech works alongside our staff and serves as a motivational force for her colleagues. We can always depend on Ms. Dech to be there with a smile on her face even during difficult times. Ms. Dech always goes above and beyond to support our students and her colleagues at Imagine Madison Avenue School of Arts! We are lucky to have Ms. Dech, and she is truly appreciated! " — Principal, Mrs. Day

“Ms. Dech is a positive role model in and out of her classroom.” — Ms. Meridieth, Kindergarten

“She is always doing small groups to make sure her students are understanding the lessons,. — Ms. Guynes, 5th Grade

“She does her best to gain an understanding of each student and their needs,” and “she organizes events to involve the families and it makes them want to help more.” — Ms. Williams, 1st Grade

“She spends time helping kids during lunch when needed and does a lot of activities that keep children engaged while learning.” — Ms. Weaver, Counselor

“On top of doing her teaching job, she leads committees and helps with professional development.” — Ms. Lantz, Special Education

“She models positive attitudes around her students. She encourages each student to follow their goals.” — Ms. Wiggins, Paraprofessional

“She has a strong connection with families. She talks to her parents about positive behaviors and not just any negative ones.” — Ms. Guynes, 6th Grade and previous Teacher of the Year

The list of nominations also included: Mrs. Fletcher (1st grade teacher), Ms. Williams (1st grade teacher), Ms. Schneider (3rd grade teacher), Ms. Hiatt (4th grade teacher), Ms. A. Guynes (5th grade teacher) and Ms. F. Guynes (6th grade teacher). We are truly blessed with many amazing people here!

Students and their parents are invited to join us for our Sweetheart Dance on February 13th from 6-7:30 pm.

Students will not be admitted without a parent!

Please RSVP to the office no later than Feb. 12th.

Don’t miss out on all the great music, family fun & yummy food!

Save the Date to see our talented students in action!

This event is free and open to all of our family, friends and neighbors!

The show starts at 6:30 pm!

We'll do a raffle drawing again with tickets given out to all the adult guests that arrive before the show starts. Drawing will take place at the conclusion of the show and you must be present to win.

During Black History Month, our scholars will select someone that has made significant contributions to our society and research their life, career, significant facts, etc. They’ll design a poster board high- lighting what they learned. K-2 will do it as a class and grades 3-6 will do posters individually. Presentations will take place at the end of the month.

How well do you know your Black History? Play along with us as we test your knowledge in a "Who am I?" challenge during Black MYSTERY Month! We'll post a new person each school day with our students and we'll also post it on our Facebook page for you to join in, too!

Your child’s teacher may send you a request to schedule a parent/ teacher conference about their academic performance. Please check your email, Class Dojo, and/or phone for messages.

NOTE: There is NO SCHOOL for all students on this day.

More time at school means more learning! These first graders were happy to show off their perfect attendance certificates with Mrs. Day!

Congratulations also to Kindergarten student Rilynn, 2nd grader Royal, 3rd grader Emmett, 5th grader Logan and 6th grader Marcus for their perfect attendance for the first half of the school year!

(As of January 31, 2025)

WE HAVE A WINNER!

Mrs. Schneider's 3rd Grade Class has earned their first party and is already on their way to another one: ⭐

Mrs. McGhee's 5th Grade Class:⭐ ⭐⭐

Mrs. Mims' 6th Grade Class:⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Miss Hiatt's 4th Grade Class:⭐ ⭐

Mrs. Fletcher's 1st Grade Class: ⭐⭐
Mrs. McClellan's 1st Grade Class: ⭐

Preschool is on their way to another party with 3 more stars: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

All Other Classes: 0 stars

Help your child make it to school to help your child's class complete the challenge and win a party...or parties!

We love the blended paint colors and the texture Da'Nasia produced in her artwork and her expressive use of her paint brush!

Da'Nasia is in Mrs. Mims' 6th grade class.

Ohio’s Department of Education and Workforce declared Imagine Madison Avenue School of Arts a High Performing Community School based upon our progress performance ratings. The hard work of our staff and our students that is evident in our academic growth statistics earned us this designation.

You are invited to join us at our next PTO meeting on Thursday, February 6, 2025 from 5-6 pm.

The first day of school can be overwhelming for a brand new Kindergarten student. We have developed a new, introductory program for kids and their grownups to help everyone feel confident and ready for success on Day 1! The day includes a bunch of fun activities for the kids, resources & tips for the adults, lunch and a goodie bag!

This is a free program but we do require advance registration to allow us time to prepare personalized materials for these new scholars. Use this link to sign up: https://forms.gle/ewQhiKGJugP4hUQaA, visit our website or stop by the office. Spaces are limited so sign up today!

(Can’t make this date? We’ll do another on May 23rd.)

February 2: Groundhog Day

February 4: Rosa Parks Day

February 6: PTO Meeting at 5 pm

February 13: Third Quarter Interims

February 13: Sweetheart Dance 6:00-7:30 pm

February 14: NO SCHOOL--Staff Professional Development Day

February 14: Mid-Year Academic Performance Parent/Teacher Conferences

February 14: Valentine’s Day

February 17: NO SCHOOL--Presidents' Day

February 17: Random Acts of Kindness Day

February 24: 3rd Quarter Electives Showcase at 6:30 pm

February 24: Hearing & Vision Screenings

February 26: National Letter to Elder Day

February 28: Black History Month Presentations

COMING NEXT MONTH:

March 7: End of third Quarter

March 14: Third Quarter Report Cards

March 28: NO SCHOOL--Staff Professional Development Day
March 28: Kindergarten Discovery Day for next year's new Kindergarten students!

Breakfast Menus

Lunch Menus

Did you know you could order the school pictures/retakes online?

Go to SchoolPictures.com

A $100 Walmart gift card will be given to any current family that refers a new family that enrolls at our school.

The Harvest Market School Pantry Program is now available for the Madison Avenue School of Arts’ community! The Harvest Market is designed to address child hunger with greater flexibility and choice. This program aims to provide emergency food assistance to children and families directly at Madison Avenue School of Arts. The School Pantry Program offers a more empowering choice model, ensuring families receive the support they need without having to leave the school environment. Our goal remains steadfast: to alleviate hunger and support the well-being of children across Northwest Ohio.

If you are interested in shopping at our Newly Opened Harvest Market, please contact the school for an appointment at 419-259-4000. Remember a visit to the Harvest Market is completely confidential and located within an area that is private in the school building.

At Let’s Build Beds, they believe every child (ages 3-17) deserves to have a safe and comfortable place to sleep. Their volunteers deliver and help the child setup their new bedframe. It’s topped off with a new coil spring mattress, new sheets, comforter and pillow.

Let’s Build Beds Contact Information:

Online requests: https://letsbuild.org/request-beds/

Email: letsbuildbeds@gmail.com

Phone: (567) 246-0616

NEED A WINTER COAT OR SHOES?

We are excited to partner with the Old Newsboys Goodfellow Association to assist any of our students that may need winter coats or shoes. Please call our office to get more information from Mr. Horton, our Parent Liaison.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

In February, I quickly remember Valentine's Day but there are many other days and ways to celebrate love during the month. Here are 3:

Feb. 4: Rosa Parks Day

Feb. 17: Random Acts of Kindness Day

Feb. 26: National Letter to Elder Day

Let's spread kindness like confetti this month! AND, don't forget to hug those little people.

Darlene M. Burke, Board President

Please make sure our office has your current contact information so we can reach you in case of severe weather closing the school.

TIP! Make sure your voicemail box is not full or we won’t be able to leave you a message!

The Principal will also notify local TV Channels 11, 13, and 24 regarding the decision to close school or delay its opening. Madison Avenue School of Arts will be closed due to inclement weather whenever Toledo Public Schools are closed or as Madison Avenue School of Arts deems necessary.

Doors will open at 8:45 a.m.

Breakfast will be served from 8:45-9:10.

Students are marked tardy after 9:10 a.m.

Students arriving after 10:30 a.m. are marked absent for a half day.

Dismissal is at 4:00 p.m.

Missing school for any amount of time will have a negative impact on your scholar's learning, achievement and grades.

Please call 419-259-4000 if your scholar will be absent to let us know the reason for the absence. If it is illness related, we ask for a written note from your doctor.

HB 410 legislation requires ud to report chronic absenteeism and truancy to to courts. Our attendance goal to meet the state requirement is 95%.