Madrona Newsletter

Happy New Year and welcome to 2025! I hope you had a joyful and restful holiday season with your family and loved ones. As we return from the break and settle into the new year, I am filled with excitement and optimism for the months ahead. January is always a time for fresh beginnings, and we are ready to continue building on the wonderful progress our students have made so far this school year.

As I reflect on the first half of the school year, I am proud of the dedication and hard work demonstrated by our students, staff, and families. Our students have shown incredible growth in both academics and personal development, and this is thanks to the support and collaboration of our entire school community. Whether it's through their curiosity in the classroom or their kindness and respect toward one another, they are truly blossoming into confident learners and compassionate individuals.

As we move forward into 2025, there are several exciting opportunities for our students and families to engage in our community:

• Upcoming Events: We will be hosting some fun and engaging school-wide events. On January 16th, we will host our Multilingual Family Engagement Meeting at 2:00 pm and then our 3rd Grade Family Night at 5:00 pm.
• Math/Reading Tutoring: Mrs. Poux and Ms. Hansen are recruiting tutors for our upcoming Tutoring program. This program is set to begin on January 7th for identified students.
• I-Ready Club: Invitations for our I-Ready club will be sent home this week for our Tier 2 students in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade. This club will begin on January 13th and occur on Mondays from 2:45 - 4:00 pm. Ms. Hoyt and Ms. Ebony, and a few volunteers will run this club for our community.

None of this would be possible without the strong support from you, our parents and guardians. Your involvement in your child's education and your ongoing partnership with our staff make all the difference in creating a positive and thriving school environment. Please know that we are always here to support you and your child, so don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns.

As we embark on this new year, I encourage everyone to approach each day with enthusiasm, curiosity, and a commitment to making the most of every opportunity for growth and learning. Together, we can ensure that every child at Madrona continues to reach their full potential and experiences the joy of learning each day.

Thank you again for your continued support. I look forward to all that we will accomplish together in 2025!

Warm regards,

Regina Carter

Proud Principal of Madrona Elementary School

It is with great honor to share with you that we have added some new members to our community.

Isabel Mace-McLatchie will serve as our Special Education Assistant. She will work alongside Ms. Smith our SPED Resource teacher to provide special education services to students in our community.

Sylv Unger is our new TIPS Tutor. They will be working closely with Teacher Jen and our 3rd - 5th grade teachers to provide differentiated reading instruction to our scholars.

In addition to Ms. Tonya Brooks serving as our Culinary Services manager, she will also serve on our literacy instructional team as a reading tutor. Please join me in welcoming Teacher Jen, Teacher Sylv and Ms. Tonya to our instructional team.

As a reminder, Madrona is a Uniform School. Please make sure your student wears their uniform every day. Students can wear the following to school:

• Shirts - Black, Blue and Light Blue Polos
• Bottoms - Khaki pants, skirts, or rompers.
• Students may also wear a sweatshirt or leggings with their uniform.

If your student needs a uniform, please come visit us in the main office.

Thank you for your support.

Madrona Year Book 24-25 School Year

Again this year, we are partnering with Treering to prepare our yearbook. This will allow us to capture memories of our school year and each individual student's growth across the year.

Just like last year, every student will be able to personalize 2 free pages with photos and selected memories they would like to capture in their own book. This is not mandatory, but it is an option families can choose. If you choose to purchase the custom pages, you must order your book by May 2nd, 2025.

Here's the information you will need to order your book. First, create your free account on the website: www.treering.com/validate. Enter our school passcode: 101696453284409. You can order your book for $21.88 until May 16th, 2025.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me at sjwalker@seattleschools.org. We're looking forward to building an epic yearbook with you this year!

Thank you,

Ms. Shai

We are pleased to announce our 2024-2025 Panther Pride Council representatives. These students applied for this position, gave speeches in their classrooms, and were voted in by their peers and teachers. Please join me in congratulating these young people.

Third grade Council Members

Cameron H.

Naima S.

Ollie S.

Malcolm S.

Fourth Grade Council Members

Anna D.

Alayna P.

Juliette R.

Nico W.

Fifth Grade Council Members

Layla A.

Isla D.

Filipo J.

Caliyah L.S.

These students will represent the voice of our student body by sharing their ideas, concerns and interest with Principal Carter and I. They will also actively participate in decision-making processes, organize school events, and help foster a positive school culture through leadership development and community service initiatives.

Thank you

Ms. Tanya - Office Assistant, Building Coordinator, and Panther Pride Council Coordinator

Thank you Madrona PTSA, Madrona Families, Ms. Shai, and Madrona Grace for your generous support this year with the Giving Wreath. Because of your support, we were able to provide numerous families with gift cards and gifts during this holiday season. Thank you for all that you do for our community.

We are incredibly grateful!

Ms. Tanya Dailey

Thank you for making us feel seen and supported. We're grateful for all the generous gifts you shared with us. We appreciate you and feel so blessed to serve in this beautiful community.

Warm Wishes,

Ms. Ebony, Ms. Tanya, Mrs. Carter

• 1/6 - Schoolwide Reset Assembly @ 8:00 am
• 1/13 - First Grade I-Ready Testing
• 1/13 - I-Ready Club begins (2:35 - 4:00 pm)
• 1/14 - Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade I-Ready Testing
• 1/15 - Kindergarten, Second Grade, Fourth Grade, and Fifth Grade I-Ready Testing
• 1/16 - Kindergarten I-Ready Testing
• 1/16 - Third Grade Family Night @ 5:00 pm
• 1/17 - School Tour @ 8:30 am - by appointment only
• 1/20 - Dr. Martin Luther King, JR. Day: No School
• 1/21 - Multilingual Family Meeting - 2:25 pm, Ms. Hoyt's classroom
• 1/24 - School Tour @ 8:30 am - by appointment only
• 2/6 - Second Grade Literacy & Math Family Math
• 2/7 - School Tour - 8:30 - 9:45 am - by appointment only
• 2/17 - 2/21 - Mid-Winter Break, NO School
• 2/24 - 2/28 - Spirit Week, Details to follow
• 2/27 - Kindergarten Literacy & Math Family Night

Email: recarter@seattleschools.org
Website: https://madronaes.seattleschools.org/
Location: 1121 33rd Avenue, Seattle, WA, USA
Phone: (206)252-3100