MJHS Weekly Update

2/3: Community Give Back Day

2/3: #203 Day

2/3: Yoga Intramural

2/4: Homework Club; STEM Club; Junior Success

2/4: VIP Sports Pictures - 3:00-3:30 pm

2/4: Girls Basketball Game - 7th @Gregory and 8th @MJHS

2/5: Rock Climbing (Fitness Center) - 3:00-3:30 pm

2/6: STEM Club

2/6: Girls Basketball Game - 7th @Hill and 8th @MJHS

This handbook has been designed to provide you with helpful information for your reference. Please make sure to review this information. If you have any questions, please reach out to Madison Junior High School.

Please be mindful that the end of the day can be very busy and in order for us to ensure that your child is ready to be picked up when you arrive, picking up your child early, before 2:30 helps manage this process and is greatly appreciated.

With the cold weather upon us, please make sure that your students are wearing the appropriate clothing for going outside (coat, hat, gloves, etc.). Please see the weather guide attached from the ISBE website that we use to determine whether or not we will be outside for recess.

The front entrance is reserved for staff and school buses, and is very dangerous for students to be dropped off in this area. Please follow the drive line procedure that is listed in the MJHS Drop/Pick Up Line information below.

Please see the information below regarding student drop off/pick up:

• Please do not park in the back parking lot when picking up your student in the afternoon. We need all cars to stay in the pick up line.
• Please do not park in the front parking lot in the morning when dropping off students so we have space for staff parking. Car riders are picked up and dropped off behind the school only.
• Please do not pull in and out of resident's driveways when picking up or dropping off.
• Front entrance is reserved for staff and school buses, and is very dangerous for students to be dropped off in this area. Please drive around the back of the building.
• Cars must enter from River Oak Street and make a RIGHT TURN ONLY into the lot, and exit by making a RIGHT TURN ONLY, also.
• Safety directors are out to guide you. Please do not drop your student off in the street as this blocks traffic trying to enter the drop off area correctly.
• Here is the Link to Drop Off/Pick Up Map

Thank you so much for helping our morning and afternoons run smoothly and safely!

We love the enthusiasm we have seen at sporting events in our student section of the bleachers! We are grateful that Home and School offers students the opportunity to purchase snacks at drinks at various home games this season. Please help us in reminding your students that outside food and drink CANNOT be brought into the gym. Thanks so much for your support!

Thank you to our current Home & School Executive Board. We are in the recruitment process for next year's board positions of Treasurer and Vice President. More details about the specific will be in next week's news. If you are interested in these positions, please connect with a current board member to share your interest and find out more about the roles.

Vice President Role:

The Vice President of Home and School is a great role! One of the main VP responsibilities is facilitating social media posts and helping the MJHS community stay up to date with school happenings and events. Occasionally, if the H&S President is unable to attend the monthly district H&S meeting, you would be asked to attend in their place. The VP is required to attend all MJHS Home & School executive meetings that are held once a month as well as the five general meetings which are held throughout the school year. There are a few other small administrative duties for the VP role. If you are interested in learning more, please reach out to our current Vice President, Susan Shamoun at madisonhandsvp@gmail.com

• Secretary, Kevin Beck: mjhs203secretary@gmail.com
• Treasurer, Urmi Picone: mjhs203treasurer@gmail.com
• Vice President, Susan Shamoun: madisonhandsvp@gmail.com
• President, Sarah Madrid: madisonhomeandschool@gmail.com

• In March we will host our Annual Soup Lunch- a favorite event for staff!
• We need YOUR help with the event and various food needs.
• View the event sign up here: https://bit.ly/49KZWwF
• Thank you for your support!

• New Opportunities: Girls Basketball Games Concession Stand
• View sign up here: https://bit.ly/4drd9vp
• *SAVE this link and check back as other events and needs are added to THIS sign up!
• Thank you in advance for your time!

• Upcoming Meeting Dates: Meeting link
• February 19th @ 10am
• April 16th @ 10am

We are excited to be a part of the first District 203 Community Give Back Day taking place at all five middle schools on Monday, February 3rd. We've partnered with Inside Out Club to bring your students a rewarding, feel-good experience that brings joy to those in need - seniors, troops, police/fire, the sick, or children visiting local food pantries. Your student will be participating at school in a hands-on project benefiting a local nonprofit. Be sure to ask them about it so they can share with you about the organization and the positive impact they made on others! Inside Out Club also has opportunities to get involved through summer camps just for middle schoolers and more. Registration is open now! Check out www.insideoutclub.org/bd4g.

On February 3rd—the second month and third day of the year. We celebrate 203 Day. This special day is dedicated to elevating gratitude, giving, and celebrating the people, places, and moments that make Naperville 203 exceptional. Let’s take this opportunity to show appreciation, perform acts of kindness, and serve others to make our community even stronger!"

• The yoga intramural begins Monday, February 3rd in the fitness center after school from 3:00 to 3:45 pm.
• This intramural will happen Monday through Thursday after school until February 19th.
• If you have any questions, please email Ms. Horina at ahorina@naperville203.org.

• MJHS Open House will take place on February 19th.
• The night will start at 6:00 with the Book Fair in the LC.
• At 6:30 Guardian Games will begin, where parents/guardians will face off in friendly competitions against their children in their classes. We can't wait to welcome everyone to Madison and have students and parents/guardians show their skills in all academic areas.
• The night will also include FACS entrepreneur presentations and sales, snacks with your counselor and music performances. Come out for a fun night at school!

ACCESS for EL students will occur at school on February 12th and 14th. If your child is testing, you will be notified. Please note, students who currently qualify for English Language Services but have waived those services are still required to complete the annual ACCESS test.

The Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) test will take place at Madison on March 3, 4, and 5th. This is an annual state-wide test that will assess students in reading (2 sections) and math (3 sections). The tests will be spread out throughout the three days with specific times being sent home in the near future. Please stay tuned for more information!

Other questions, please reach out to Mike Yadgir, Assistant Principal

Thank you so much for all the donations that have already been delivered! We have added more items that will support our students in the classroom and at recess. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!!

Here is the Amazon Wish List link with our item list. Simply click, ship, and your donation will be on its way to making a difference. You can also drop off items at the main office during school hours.

Thank you again for supporting our students!!

• Please remember to report your student's absence if they are going to be absent for the day.
• For detailed information please click this link.

• Madison's Athletic Department uses "Remind" to send updates on all interscholastic sports and intramurals.
• Please take a moment to sign up if your student participates in any of our activities.
• To sign up, you can text @mjhsactive to 81010

• This is just a reminder that our intramural program is a great way for ALL students to be an active member of our school community!
• All intramurals are listed on our webpage, and schedules/times/requirements are listed on each individual intramural's schedule.
• When our schedules become active, they are available by clicking the (click here) link.
• All students need to do is attend the intramural when scheduled and they will receive a schedule and fee sheet. The, one-time, intramural fee is 26.00 and good for the entire school year.
• Students do not have to attend every session, instead attend when it fits in their schedule. When more than one intramural is occurring at the same time, students can rotate days so they can participate in both.