Welcome Panthers!

Welcome to a new and exciting school year at Madrona Elementary School! We hope you had a wonderful summer filled with joy, relaxation, and memorable moments with your friends and family. As we gear up for the start of the new academic year, we are thrilled to reconnect with you and your children.

Our instructional team has been preparing a fun and enriching year for our beautiful students. We have planned engaging lessons, celebratory school activities, and numerous opportunities for your child to grow both academically and socially. Our dedicated staff is eager to meet their new students and continue building a positive and supportive learning environment for all.

This year, we are focusing on improving student attendance and elevating our students' voices! We are also extremely excited to partner with you to ensure that every child has a successful and enjoyable year. Communication and collaboration between school and home are key to our students' success, so please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.

Here are a few important reminders as we head into the school year:

• Kindergarten Jump Start: August 19, 20, 21st from 8:00 am - 11:00 am. This is not an open house or a drop-in session. This is a time for our new Panthers to enjoy their new school community as a cohort and engage in literacy, math, science, and social emotional activities with their teachers. For more information, please email Principal Carter @ recarter@seattleschools.org.
• First Day of School: September 4th for students in 1st - 5th grade. Kindergarten and Pre-School begin school on September 9th. We look forward to seeing all our students bright and early!
• School Hours: 7:55 am to 2:25 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and 7:55 am to 1:10 pm on Wednesdays. Please ensure your child arrives on time and is picked up promptly.

We encourage you to stay engaged throughout the year by reading our monthly newsletters, attending school events, and participating in our school community. Together, we can make this year a memorable and successful one for every student.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Let's make this school year the best one yet!

Warm regards,

Regina Carter

Proud Principal of Madrona Elementary School

The first day of school for students in grades 1st through 5th is on Wednesday, September 4th. The first day for Kindergarten and Preschool students is on Monday, September 9th.

Our school campus will open at 7:35 AM and breakfast will be served at this time. As your family begins to plan your daily morning routine, please be advised that students will not be allowed on campus until 7:35 AM. This is when our Madrona staff will be present and able to provide supervision.

• Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, school begins at 7:55 AM and ends at 2:25 PM. Our campus will be closed at 2:45 PM.
• Wednesdays are early release days, school begins at 7:55 AM and ends at 1:10 PM.
• Please make arrangements for your child to be picked up on time.

Thank you in advance for your support.

Morning Procedure

Students will enter the school campus from the west side of the building, along 32nd Avenue. The playground gate will open at 7:35 AM. Families are welcome to join their student(s) in line or in the cafeteria during breakfast.

1. A staff member will be at the gate to greet students and families.
2. Teachers will pick up their students from the playground area after the first bell at 7:50 am.
3. If your student arrives late to school after 8:00 am, please walk you student to the office to obtain a pass to class.

Please do not drop off your student before 7:35 AM. Our Madrona staff will not be available for supervision prior to this time. Thank you in advance for your support.

Dismissal Procedures

School will be dismissed at 2:25 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays and 1:10 PM on Wednesdays. Students will exit the building from different locations.

• Kindergarten will exit along the northwest side of 32nd Avenue, from their classroom door.
• First, second, and third grade students will exit from the west side of the building, along 32nd Avenue, which is the same location where they arrive.
• Fourth and Fifth grade students will exit from the southeast side of the building along 33rd Avenue.

Please be advised of our early dismissal policy. If your student needs to be picked up early, please make arrangements for your student to be picked up prior to the last 30 minutes of the day. Thank you in advance for honoring this request.

If you are going to be late, please contact the main office at (206)252-3100 to let us know.

Classroom rosters will be posted on the front door of our school building on Thursday, August 29th. They will be arranged by grade level and teacher's last name. Students will be listed in alphabetical order by their first name and initial of their last name. Please be advised that we will not be taking classroom requests. Thank you in advance for your understanding.

Kindergarten Supply List (All Classroom Items are Shared)

• Beginners Pencils (thick & thin size)
• 1 box of Crayons (thick ones if possible)

• 1 pack of Markers
• 3 Pocket Folders
• Kleenex
• 2 Glue sticks
• Full-size eraser
• 4 Dry Erase Pens (Thin, bullet tip if possible)
• 1 Backpack
• Extra Clothes (one shirt, pair of pants, socks, and underwear)
• School Uniforms
• Light blue, dark blue or black polo shirts
• Khaki bottoms

First Grade Supply List (All Classroom Items are shared)

Individual Items

• School Uniforms
• Light Blue, dark blue, or black polo shirt
• Khaki bottoms
• Water bottle
• 3 prong red plastic folders

Shared Items

• Tissue
• Crayons
• Colored markers
• Playdough
• Colorful construction paper
• Glue sticks
• 3-Hole plastic sleeves
• "High Interest Books"(Piggie and Elephant, Pete the Cat, Splat the Cat, Fly Guy, Scaredy Squirrel, etc.)
• Wet Wipes
• Poster Markers
• Whiteboard Markers

Second Grade Supply List )All Materials will be Shared)

• 1 box of Pencils (Standard)
• Erasers
• Duct Tape (Any Color)
• Clorox Wipes
• Hand Sanitizer
• $5 for classroom folders (school will try to ensure all same color)
• $5 field trip fund
• Crayons
• Markers
• Journal black and white composition notebook
• Colored Pencils
• Printer Paper
• Tissues
• White Board Markers
• Binder
• School Uniforms
• Light blue, dark blue, or black polo shirt
• Khaki bottoms

Third Grade Supply List

• 1 box of Ticonderoga Pencil
• Erasers
• Tissues
• Masking Tape
• Hand Sanitizer
• 2 wide ruled Composition notebooks
• Markers
• Small pencil sharpener
• White Board Markers
• Printer Paper
• $5 dollar donation for future supplies
• School Uniforms
• Light blue, dark blue, or black polo shirts
• Khaki bottoms

Fourth/Fifth Grade Supply List

• White board Markers (Thin & Thick Size)
• Lined paper notebooks
• Tissues
• 1 box of Ticonderoga pencils
• Pencils
• Pink Erasers
• Printer Paper
• School Uniforms
• Light blue, dark blue or black polo shirts
  
• Khaki bottoms

As your principal, I will send out a monthly newsletter and weekly emails to keep you informed of all the wonderful events that are occurring at Madrona. I will use Smores, Talking Points, and our School Messenger as my primary platforms to share information with you. Please also check our school website to stay informed about what is happening across our school and district.

Madrona Community, WE NEED YOU! We have various needs in our community that require volunteers to ensure our success. If you have the time and the capacity to support us, we would love to have you. Attached you will find the link to the volunteer process and the application required to volunteer in Seattle Public Schools.

• Link: https://www.seattleschools.org/departments/volunteer/volunteer-application-process/

After your application has been processed, our office staff will reach out to you and share all the volunteer opportunities we have available in our school. Your involvement in our community is vital to our success!

At Madrona, all students are expected to wear a school uniform to school every day. Our colors are light blue, dark blue, and black polo shirts, and khaki bottoms. If your child needs uniforms, please contact the main office. We have several gently used uniforms that we would love to share with you.

In the coming weeks, we will send out information about our annual uniform swaps. During the swap, families can come pickup and/or drop off clean and gently used uniforms that are in good condition. Stay tuned for these dates!

Breakfast and lunch will be free for all students at Madrona. Here is the link to this year's school lunch menus:

We will have two lunch sessions and our students will eat their lunches inside our cafeteria.

• Kindergarten, First, and Second Grade will go to recess at 10:00 - 10:20 AM and eat lunch at 10:25 - 10:45 AM.
• Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grade will go to recess at 11:00 - 11:00AM and eat lunch at 11:25 - 11:45 AM.

To ensure the safety and security of our community, we need volunteers to support our recess and lunch sessions. Please use the attached link to complete our district's volunteer application. Please contact Ms. Ebony @ emhall@seattleschools.org if you need additional support.

• 8/19 - 8/21 - Kindergarten Jump Start, 8:00 - 11:00 am
• 8/29 - Back to School BBQ, Madrona Elementary Playground, 4:30 - 6:30 pm
• 9/4 - First Day of School for First - Fifth Grade Students, 7:55 am - 2:25 pm
• 9/4 - 9/6 - Kindergarten Family Conferences
• 9/9 - First day of school for Pre-K and Kindergarten students - 7:25 - 2:25 pm
• 10/21 - Picture Day (Individual), Free Dress Day

Address: 1121 33rd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122

Phone: (206)252-3100

Email: recarter@seattleschools.org

Website: madronaes.seattleschools.org/