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Saturday 5/25/2024 Newsletter
Hello, Madrona Families.
Most of the State Tests for our Wildcats are complete and block schedule is over! Test makeups will begin next week for students who were absent or need more time.
Next, students will complete their iReady Diagnostic 3 during two ELA and Math class periods (regular bell schedule). Their last internal benchmark assessment will, through data analysis, provide a clear picture of how much our students have stretched and grown academically during the year.
There will be no school this Monday, May 27, 2024, due to the Memorial Day Holiday. We will return on Tuesday, May 28, with the Tuesday Late Start Bell Schedule followed by our regular bell schedule.
Have a wonderful and meaningful Memorial Day Weekend, Wildcats!
Warm regards,
Sue Key, Ed.D., Proud Principal
Madrona Middle School
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Meet Berkey the Wildcat!
Meet Berkey the Wildcat! Our students voted and chose Berkey as our new mascot's name - after Mr. Perry Berke, retired Madrona teacher and current Madrona substitute teacher. Mr. Berke worked at Hickory, then came to Madrona in March 1969 and worked here until June 2005, when he retired. He taught reading, English, and History. Madrona students and staff love Perry, and many parents who attended Madrona Middle School had Perry as their teacher! Perry has a positive presence and brings us joy every day! Plus, he's a great dancer!
Our new school logo was redesigned in collaboration with the TUSD Communications Department and a very talented graphic designer who was contracted to redesign all middle school logos. Our students love the new logo, which looks sharp on black - It's cartoony and friendly, but still fierce!
5/20-5/24 - Spirit Week!
Academics & Activities
GATE Study Trip to the California Science Center
"Bonus points if you dress up as a character from your favorite Broadway Musical (at the event)," Ms. Snider, Madrona Music Teacher
Madrona Library End-of-the-Year Reminders!
Wildcats! Our Librarian Ms. Osejo asks that you prepare for end of the school year by being mindful of book and Chromebook turn-in guidelines and due dates.
8th-graders must turn in all books, Chromebooks, and textbooks before June 5.
Reading Stats!
Well - that's a wrap! Great reading by everyone this year!
Top Reader for May Week 2 = Lydia Tseng = 1,000 minutes
Top Reader for the year = Vivian Chun = 23,388 minutes
Top Class for May = Mrs. Young P6 = 11,229 minutes
Top Class for the year = Mrs. Young P6 = 173,760 minutes
Everyone read 620,824 minutes - big round of applause!
SHOUT OUTS
- Great job testing. You really persevered this week. ~ Bloomfield
- Congratulations to our Smash Bro eSport team, Tyler Homman, Kei Nakanishi, and Yakob Miller, for defeating Richardson 2-0 in this week's match. Good luck on our last match next week against Calle. ~ Ton
- Kaitlyn Pa and Abby Kim: Thank you for being the Rock Stars of Encore! and showing up early, before school on a Testing Day to help Too Hot to Handle rehearse. Music Fam is the BEST! <3 Mrs. S.
- Thanks, Calvin Shieh, for being the "designated page turner" for our pianist. You are honing a special skill that really does take special talent. ~ Mrs. Snider
- Thank you to all my students who put forth such a strong effort on the CAASPP testing this week - I am very proud of you! ~ Wulpern
- Mrs. Fisher is SO proud of her 7th grade students who gave their best effort on the state assessments: Alex Andrade, Andrew Andrade, Maximo Espinoza, Lily Hart, Carter Kettler, Hannah Lavi, Mia Lopez, Angel Palencia, Joseph Da Costa, Lorenzo Rendon, Coral Scruggs-Touchstone, and Julian Sekiya ~ Fisher
- To Reagan Ryan for organizing Madrona Art Club art for the wellness fair. Well done! To Daria Gnatenko for creativity and great citizenship. To Kiara Barrera, Marinella Farid, Taylor Fong, Sydney Fong, Seoyoon Lee, Kaitlyn Pa, Derek Solomayor, Olivia Dumlao, Megan Wu, Sophia Croitoru, Preston Hoang, Sneha Menon, Runa Nakamura, Hana Nguyen, Hannah Rose Schafer, Rachel Shin, Gavin Tionko, Addison Wall, Elyse Whaley, Carolynn Cervantes, Jenny Chang, Jonathan Park, Konomi Rokugawa for achieving above-grade level A+’s on their original vignettes. Bravo!!! ~ Mr. H.
Important Dates
May 2024
- 5/27- Memorial Day (No School)
- 5/29- Visit by Fern and Hickory Elementary 5th-grade students
- 5/31- Music Program Performance 6:00 pm/Gym
June 2024
- 6/5 - 8th-grade Textbooks, Books and Chromebooks must be turned in to the Library
- 6/7 - 8th-grade Dance (see 8th-grade schedule)
- 6/10 - 8th-grade Locker Clean-Out (Tutorial Period)
- 6/11 - 6th-grade Locker Clean-Out (Period 5); 7th-grade Locker Clean-Out (Period 6)
- 6/12 - 8th-grade Picnic w/Promotion Practice @Madrona (Period 3 & 4) - see schedule
- 6/13 - Last Day of School - 8th grade out at 11:00 am; 6 & 7th grade out at 12:00 pm
- 6/13 - 8th-grade Promo Practice Period 1-4 @Madrona
- 6/13 - 8th-grade Promotion - 3:30 pm @Zamperini Field/Torrance High School, 8th-graders must arrive before 3:00 pm
The First Day of the 2024-25 School Year - Thursday, August 22!
Rising 7th-Grade Family Reminders from the Health Office!
The Madrona Health Office has sent reminders to all rising 7th grade parents regarding immunization requirements for the 2024-25 school year. It is important to send the health office your child's updated vaccination record now so there will be no issues with school entry or schedule delays in the Fall. Any questions, please email madronahealthoffice@tusd.org.
8th-Grade (THS Rising 9th-Grade) Student Information
8th-grade End-Of-The Year Activities
Important Save-The-Date Info for 8th-grade Families!
Here is a list of our 8th-grade students' End-Of-The-Year Activities.
Please keep in mind that although the majority of dates and times are set, dates and times are subject to change as needed.
Interested in Audition for THS Dance? (For Current 8th-graders Only)
Not Returning Next School Year? We Need Your Help!
- If you have not already done so, please send an email to madronainfo@tusd.org if your student will NOT be attending Madrona Middle School or Torrance High School next school year. Please be sure to include the name of your student, school/city/state where your student will be attending.
- This is necessary in order to make sure records are forwarded to the correct school and to help with class schedules.
- Your 8th Grader will not be attending Torrance High School in the Fall/August 2024
- Your 6th/7th Grader will not be returning to Madrona Middle School in the Fall/August 2024
Madrona PTSA News
Volunteer Needed for the 8th-Grade Picnic & Dance
Would you like to volunteer for your 8th-grade student's upcoming picnic and dance? Please see the flier for more information and the sign-up link.
Our Madrona PTSA has excellent ideas for next year - fantastic events and fundraising initiatives are anticipated for 2024-25!
8th Grade Activities - 85% to our goal!
We have raised $4680 of our $5500 goal so far. Although the original deadline has passed, the direct donation link will remain active so you have not missed out if you have not had a chance to contribute yet!
Your donation will help fund:
8th Grade Dance at Ken Miller Auditorium - June 7th
8th Grade Picnic - June 12th
8th Grade Promotion - June 13th
Expenses include the dance venue, food & drinks, decorations, games, photo booth, music and more!
Madrona PTSA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and your donation may be tax deductible. Suggested donation amount: $25
Thank you in advance for your generosity!
TUSD & Community Resources
Does Your Family Need to Travel During the School Year?
- Vacations or any travel for 5 school days or more: notify us at least one week in advance to madronaattend@tusd.org so Independent Study Contracts may be prepared.
- Specify the exact dates the student will be away from school.
- Students must bring in completed work upon return to have the absences excused.
- If you have any questions call310-533-4562 Ext 8791 Or email at madronaattend@tusd.org
SUPPORT US ALL YEAR LONG!
Sign up for Ralphs Community Contribution Program ad NO added cost to you. Use Madrona's Organization ID UF902. Click here The program requires registration each September to stay active!
Contact Us!
General Email: madronainfo@tusd.org
School Website: https://www.tusd.org/schools/madrona
Address: 21364 Madrona Avenue, Torrance, CA, USA
Main Phone #: (310)533-4562
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