Vision: Madera will develop thoughtful citizens and empower young leaders to become active members in their school, community and government.

Mission: Madera teachers and staff will meet all students where they are, using best instructional practices to cultivate academic and social-emotional growth and success.

Dear Mustang Families,

Thank you to all our guest readers that made Read Across America Week amazing! Our kiddos loved hearing a variety of readers!

Thank you to Ms. Partaker and her team who worked to make the book exchange a reality for our students! All of our students were able to get at least 2 "new to them" books to read!

Thank you!!!!!

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

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March--Courage--Celebrate Inspirational Women

3/12-Volleyball/Junior Olympics Practice-cancelled due to Rain

3/13-Madera Math Festival

3/14-3rd Quarter Ends

3/14--Wear Madera Blue/Spirit Shirt

3/17-Volleyball/Junior Olympics Practice

3/17---ELAC (English Learners Advisory Committee 1:30 PM) #3

3/17---SSC (School Site Council Meeting at 2:30 PM) #3

3/18-3/19--Spring Parent Conferences & Shortened Day Dismissal @12:55 P.M.

No extra-curricular after-school activities on 3/18-3/19 (Garden, Math, Magic, Junior Olympic Practices)

3/19-Firehouse Subs Dine-Out Day

3/19-We Vote Wednesday

3/20-PE Day

3/20-Open House

3/21-PTA Meet and Greet 7:30 AM

3/21-Food Drive Friday

3/21-Excellence Awards Assembly 8:00 Quad

3/21--Shortened Day Dismissal @12:55 P.M.

3/21--Wear Madera Blue/Spirit Shirt

3/24--3/28--Spring Break--No School

3/31-School Resumes

3/31-Volleyball/Junior Olympics Practice

Communication is key to good planning!

Please mark the dates on your calendar.

All dates/times/events subject to change.

Family Calendar Link

Here is your chance to recognize and shout-out your appreciation for a staff member. Just complete this simple form! Click here: Positive Staff Shout out Form

The Simi Valley Education Foundation is now accepting nominations for their Lew Roth Award. Each year, the Board of Directors of the Simi Valley Education Foundation honors the memory of Lew Roth, the founder of the Simi Valley Education Foundation. In his honor, the community, students, parents, certificated and classified staff, are asked to nominate worthy individuals for one of the six Lew Roth Awards listed below. Candidates must work or volunteer within the Simi Valley Unified School District.

Many dedicated individuals make a real difference in our schools and in the opportunities for children. It may be obvious dedication to the schools and students, or it may be quiet, but positive influence on students who need extra support or attention. We want to honor and recognize these special persons for their extraordinary service to the students of the Simi Valley Unified School District.

The six categories are:

Management (Principals, Assistant Principals, Counselors, School Psychologists, District Administrators, etc.)

Certificated (Teachers, Nurses, Speech Therapists, etc.)

Classified (Accounting, Clerical/Secretarial, Custodial/Maintenance, Food Service, Instructional Aides, Playground Supervisors, Purchasing/Warehouse, Transportation, etc.)

Volunteer (Individual Volunteer or Volunteer Members of School or Community Organizations)

Special Education (Teachers or aides that work with special education students)

Lifetime Achievement Award (Individuals who are retiring or have an outstanding achievement).

The nomination form is online at www.svef.org and must be submitted by Monday March 24, 2024

SSC Meeting Agenda

ELAC Meeting 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.

Please help your child be mindful of the weather conditions each day and be prepared with weather appropriate clothing. As we move into the "winter" season, the weather is unpredictable. Students will continue to go outside to play at recess time. Please be sure that your child's clothing is also labeled with his/her name. Even in the cold weather, students who go outside to play and run around will leave jackets and sweatshirts on the playground as they heat up from activity. We want to try to get lost items of clothing back to rightful owners!

On inclement weather days, students are usually asked to go to the MPR for the morning until the bell rings and the teacher picks them up for class.

• Meals for February

  • 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.

  • Still Waters Cafe continues to serve as our local food pantry. 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.

  • Samaritan Center Client Services (Spanish) and Laundry of Love (Spanish)

• Digital Mental/Behavioral Health Resources

• Children 0-12: BrightLife Kids - A CalHope Program by Brightline

• Teens and young adults 13-25: Soluna | California's Mental Health App for 13 - 25-year-olds

In case you have any trouble accessing the registration links in the attached PDF files, please use these links to register for the webinars:

APRIL 23: SUPPORTING YOUTH WITH GRIEF AND LOSS

• ELEMENTARY: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8l4oA_hdTBuBdivED08zJw#/registration
• SECONDARY: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EfjlhCcjSRi5YYKBSjKiTQ#/registration