May 2023 Madison Memo
May 2023
Principal's Message
Dear Madison Families,
The month of May begins with Staff Appreciation Week, May 8-12. This is a time to honor everyone who works to make Madison Elementary such a wonderful school. Please join me in recognizing the Madison staff for making a difference in the lives of our students.
MCA science tests will be given to fifth grade students on May 9-10. Make-up tests will be given April 28-May 12 to any third, fourth, or fifth grader who was absent during testing. Please make sure your child is in school for these tests as good attendance is a key factor for overall student success.
We congratulate the following Madison staff who were recognized by the School District on April 19 for 25 or more years of continuous service.
Tina Bross - 25 yrs.
Roxy Hames - 25 yrs.
Barb Stevens - 25 yrs.
Tim Peterson - 27 yrs.
Laura Voorhee - 27 yrs.
JoAnn Arneson - 30 yrs.
John Lero - 31 yrs.
Traci Intihar - 35 yrs.
Dorothy Olsen - 44 yrs.
Lastly, if you are moving, please call the Madison office at 763-506-3300 to give us your new address. This will help in our planning for the new school year.
Your principal,
Dorothy M. Olsen
Citizen of the Month
Mirabelle Xiong - KD, Garret Ganje - KK, Mateo Sanchez-Covarrubias - KN Melanie Xiong - 1F, Hattie Schwagel - 1K, Keenboon Bayissa - 1P Aymen Axhijaj - 2A, Sarahlee Mancio - 2C, Ryan Grausam - 2J Domenica Guaman Yaguachi - 3D, Lessly Mayancela Quizhpi - 3G, Catori Hanson - 3I Kevin Davies - 4L, Charlotte Carlson - 4S, Atticus Arneson - 4W Addison Sands - 5B, Goldberg Vang - 5H
Calendar
April 27: Spring Carnival, 5:00-7:30 PM
May 11: PTO Meeting, Media Center, 6:30 PM and remotely via Zoom
May 19: Track & Field Day
May 29: No School, Holiday
Upcoming Community Education Classes
We have another round of exciting classes starting in May in Community Education!
Super Sports Club: Lacrosse
Is your student looking to get outside and looking for a team event this spring? Come and join the lacrosse program for boys and girls in grade K-5. The four week program teaches the basic fundamental skills of lacrosse, from shooting, catching, passing to the fundamental footwork. This will provide any student a fun and enjoyable lacrosse experience.
Do you want to build a better, safer world? Then join the Robotics class! In these sessions we focus on keeping civilization safe by building and programming an automatic flood gate, an earthquake machine and designing your own city safety features.
Volunteering at Madison
A huge thank you to our Spring Carnival volunteers! You are amazing and we could not do it without you. We appreciate the time you’re giving to bring the joy of carnival to our students.
Our next big volunteer event is Track and Field Day on Friday, May 19. We hope you can join us! If you have not yet completed your volunteer paperwork for this school year, it’s not too late. Fill out the forms now so you can participate in this fun day.
Our ongoing volunteer opportunities include lunch help, Staple Club, Every Meal distribution,
classroom help, workroom help and Watch D.O.G.S. We have a place for everyone! Please reach out if you have any questions.
Thank you for your continued support.
Emily Massey / Volunteer Services Coordinator (VSC)
emily.massey@ahschools.us, 763-506-3340
PTO
It's never too late to get involved with the PTO. Please join us at our next meeting on May 11 at
6:30 PM in the Madison Media Center! Our meetings are also available via Zoom.
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, which is free and can be downloaded to your mobile device.
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!
- 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
This e-newsletter is published by Madison Elementary School. Questions, comments or concerns about the school e-newsletter? Contact us.