Lion Pride Newsletter

Email: parkoffice@madisoned.org
Website: https://www.madisonaz.org/Domain/14
Location: 1431 E Campbell Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85014, USA
Phone: 6026647500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadisonAZParkMiddleSchool

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Please mark your calendars as parent-teacher conferences are rapidly approaching. The conference schedule is set for the following dates:

Parent Teacher Conference Schedule:

Wednesday, 10/23 - 4:45 - 7:00 pm (In Person or Virtual Options)

Thursday, 10/24 - 1:15 - 7:00 pm (Virtual Only)- Half Day Schedule Student Release 12:05PM

Friday, 10/25 - 1:00 - 4:00 pm (In Person or Virtual Options)- Half Day Schedule Student Release 12:05PM

We will offer both in-person and online appointments. Please use this link to sign up with your student's teachers!

Parents have access to an electronic report of their child’s academic progress on a quarterly basis. Report cards are viewable online through your child’s powerschool account. If you need a printed copy, please call the office to make arrangements to obtain a copy, and continue to check your child’s grades.

End of Grading Period October 3rd, December 19th, March 6th, May 21st.

Phoenix Union Expo - Need a ride to the EXPO at Phoenix College?

Phoenix Union is generously providing a bus for our parents who accompany their child to attend the Phoenix Union Expo 2024 at Phoenix College, on Saturday, November 2, 2024. The itinerary is below.

• Arrive at Madison Park by 10:30 am
• Phoenix Union Bus leaves Madison Park by 10:50 am
• Explore, ask questions and gather registration information from the different High School in Phoenix Union from 11:00 - 12:40 pm
• Return to the Bus at 12:50pm and return to Park

To reserve your spot on the bus, please fill out this form by 10:00 am on Friday, November 1, 2024.

Based on feedback we have received from families and staff about the need for more streamlined communication between schools and families, we are excited to share that this year we will be rolling out a new school-to-home communication tool called ParentSquare. This tool will help provide a consistent, district-wide platform for schools and families to communicate and share information and updates. ParentSquare allows families to be connected to everyday content and updates on one single platform through the app or website interface (with a very familiar social media-like interface). Families can choose to receive either instant notifications or a summarized digest of information once a day. In emergency situations, notifications will be sent via call, text, email, and app immediately regardless of the user’s instant or summarized digest notification preference.

Check out this video to learn more about ParentSquare

Four schools have volunteered to pilot the program beginning later this fall - Madison Heights, Madison No. 1, Madison Camelview and Madison Park. ParentSquare will be rolled out to the remaining schools during the spring semester.

RSVP or Volunteer here: https://forms.gle/N989GWcfEQg7FARp9

We know that Halloween is approaching. This is a friendly reminder that we will not be celebrating Halloween at School. Our Leadership Team has chosen to celebrate students in more meaningful ways with our quarterly Team Building Activities, ROAR Assemblies and our upcoming Winter Festival organized by Student Council. If a student would like to show Halloween spirit students may wear an appropriate Halloween themed shirt. Please keep candy at home due to those who may have food allergies.

If your child is participating in a morning or afterschool program/club/activities(s). We kindly ask that you please follow our student drop-off and pick-up procedures. We would like to keep traffic moving as much as possible and ask for your help. Following our student drop-off and pick-up procedures will help with our students’ safety.

Mark your calendars and join us for our Flag Raising Ceremony to honor Veterans Day on Thursday, 11/8/24, from about 8:30 - 9:00 am. We encourage all of our families to join us for this event and if you are a Veteran's we would love to see you in uniform to honor you. We will meet as a school by our flag pole and have invited the JROTC from Camelback High School to raise our flag. We are also holding an Essay Contest for students. If students would like to enter they will need to write a one page essay choosing ONE of the following topics. Two winners will be chosen to read their essay during our Flag Raising Ceremony. Essays are due to the homeroom teacher and need to be turned in by the end of the school day on Friday, 11/1/24.

Essay Topics/Writing Prompt (Choose only one):

1. Soldiers are called to be courageous in defending the nation and its people. How do Veterans show courage and what do you think it means to be courageous?

2. Write a thank you letter to Veterans.

3. Our nation celebrates Veterans Day on November 11 each year. How can we celebrate Veterans all year long?

4. What is Veterans Day? What does Veterans day mean to me?

Our flag pole is located in front our our school by the parking lot. For this reason we will be closing our parking lot at 8:30 am to keep the student body and staff, who will be standing in the lot separate from car traffic. If you arrive after 8:30 am, you will need to drop off your student in bus drop off roundabout.

Our families need your help! Madison Park Middle School has students on the MAC waitlist for Wednesdays only. Your schedule allows you to work the 90 minutes of TCT in MAC. This is a recreational program and you would be supervising a group of students. You will be paid for the time worked in MAC. You will be required to get a TB test to work in the MAC program. If you are interested in working Wednesdays (or even some of them) please contact our MAC Site Coordinator to get information on how to add these hours.

"Friday, Movie Night: The PTO’s Friday Movie Night is planned for November 15th, 2024 on the basketball court with an outdoor screen. We encourage all staff, students, parents, siblings, aunts and uncles, grandparents, neighbors, and friends to attend this fun night." This is a family night, all students must be accompanied by their parent or guardian.

In order to help this event to be successful! We are seeking donations of the following items:

Cases of Water

Soda

Chips

Items donated will be sold and all proceeds from this event will support Madison Park PTO to host exciting school events!

It's SOCKTOBER!

Join us in our donation drive to support those that are unhoused. The District Office is putting together a Socktober fundraiser for the entire month of October. Our plan is to raise as many NEW socks to then donate to our community in need.

Our schools donation box will be located at the front office.

Thank you in advance for your participation!

The site with the most pairs of socks will receive a jean day Please keep in mind it is not about winning, but warming feet to those in need!

• 10/21- Boys Soccer Home vs. Wilson 4:45pm

• 10/22- Cross Country will compete in Conference Finals @ Borman

• 10/22- Girls Soccer Home vs. Dos Rios 4:45pm

• 10/22- Girls Varsity Volleyball Home vs. Udall 4:45pm

• 10/22 Boys Soccer @ Estrella Arts Academy ONLY if they win Monday 10/21.

• Sports: (Sports Schedules are subject to change. Please review emails from Aktivate for the latest information on games.)
• 10/25 Farmer's Market @ Cafeteria 9AM-10:30AM
• 10/29 Park Showcase prior to Governing Board Meeting @ District Office 5:45pm
• 10/29 Governing Board Meeting 6pm @ District Office

Click here for more information about MTSS

Join us for an exciting night of fun, laughter, and brain-teasing trivia to support the Madison Education Foundation! Teams will compete in multiple rounds of trivia, covering topics from pop culture and history to sports and science. Whether you're a trivia master or just looking for a fun night out, this event has something for everyone! All tickets include games, food and drinks! - Buy Tickets Here

CAMP INNOVATION returns for Winter Break! With two weeks and themes available, and the flexibility to choose by day or week, your future scientist will stay engaged with STEAM throughout Winter Break.

Space is limited and pre-registration is required for all camp sessions.

Click Here for Registration Links

The holidays are right around the corner and at times our families need support. Below are some community resources that if in need you could benefit from. If you do find yourself in need this year during the holidays please fill this form out to ensure that someone from our school contacts you for support.

Park Holiday Assistance Request Form 2024

Salvation Army Christmas Angel Registration

Read more about Madison Park Middle School Support Service Team

Our library’s Book Fair is coming up in November, from the 12th to the 15th! This is a fantastic way for students to enrich their time at school, get new books at a great price, and support our school library, all at the same time. It’s also a great way for Park families to get involved in their students’ school experience! The Book Fair will be open during school days and on Friday evening at our Movie Night event, and we’re looking for volunteers to help us keep it running smoothly. Sign up here or email our librarian Ms. Nesbeitt to find out how you can help!

Dear Parents:

Steps to Locate Lists

Step 1- Log onto madisonaz.org

Step 2- Click on Families and then Family Resources

Step 3- Click on Parent Access to Library materials

Step 4- Select the school

Information for Parents click on the link for more information.

Please use the Park Student/Parent Handbook link above to access information about the school and find answers to the following questions:

What are the cell phone practices? (pg. 12 & 16)

Can I have lunch delivered to my child? (pg. 11)

Can I have lunch with my child? ( pg. 21-22)

What is the Student Dress Code? (pg. 14)

How do I report an absence? (pg. 9)

What resources are used to teach the different classes? (pg.13-14)

What dates are early release and no school days? (pg. 4)

What is the bell schedule? (pg. 6)

What are the ROAR Expectations? (pg. 7-8)

What are the school fees and what are they used for? (pg. 13)