May 2024 Madison Memo
May 2024
Principal's Message
Dear Madison Families,
The month of May begins with Staff Appreciation Week, May 6-10. This is a time to honor everyone who works to make Madison Elementary such a wonderful school. Please join me in recognizing the Madison staff for making a difference in the lives of our students.
MCA science tests will be given to fifth graders on May 1-2. Make-up tests will be given April 26-May 10 to any third, fourth, or fifth grader who was absent during testing. Please make sure your child is in school for these tests as good attendance is a key factor for overall student success.
We congratulate the following Madison staff who were recognized by the School District on April 16 for 25 or more years of continuous service.
Brent Hatch - 25 years
Paul Schrempp - 25 years
Tina Bross - 26 years
Roxy Hames - 26 years
Barb Stevens - 26 years
Tim Peterson - 28 years
Laura Voorhees - 28 years
JoAnn Arneson - 31 years
John Lero - 32 years
Traci Intihar - 36 years
Dorothy Olsen - 45 years
Lastly, if you are moving, please call the Madison office at 763-506-3300 to give us your new address. This will help in our planning for the new school year.
Your principal,
Dorothy M. Olsen
Citizen of the Month
These students display the core character values of Respect, Responsibility, Compassion, Integrity and Appreciation of Diversity. Teachers select one Citizenship winner from their classroom each month.
Amina Muhamed - KD, Lincoln Krone - KH, Bilise Baker - KJ, Carter McCabe - KK
Mia Lazaryuk - 1F, Garret Ganje - 1K, Abigail Tyra - 1P
Aaron Her - 2A, Miyah Syverson - 2C, Messiah Rowe - 2J
Brooklynn Smith - 3D, Izzy Gorr - 3G, Eve Massey - 3I
Hope Helm - 4P, Ayham Hussein - 4S, Audrey Nutter - 4W
Calven Freeman - 5B, Elsie Schwagel - 5H, Kevin Davies - 5L
Calendar
April 25 - Spring Carnival, 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
May 9 - PTO Meeting, 6:30 PM, Madison Library
May 17 - Track & Field Day
May 27 - No School, Holiday
June 5 - Grade 5 Celebration Program, 2:05 PM
June 6 - Last Day of School
Best Wishes Principal Dorothy M. Olsen
Madison staff extends our congratulations to Principal Dorothy M. Olsen on her retirement from the Anoka-Hennepin School District after 45 years of service. We are grateful for her dedication and leadership during her tenure as our school principal. Students and staff have benefited from her culture of respect, kindness and inclusivity.
With heartfelt appreciation and warmest wishes.
Madison Staff
May Community Education Classes
We have another round of exciting classes starting in May in Community Education!
Are you ready for some serious cuteness? You are going to love creating these kawaii-style projects that are so cute they'll make everyone go "Awww!" We'll be using clay, paint, and Model Magic® as we make these adorable masterpieces that emphasize the true quality of cuteness. We will make a teeny, tiny succulent garden, draw a happy avocado, and sculpt a teddy bear macaroon that is just cute as can be. Presented by KidCreate Studio.
Join now and explore engineering with Bricktopia's Catapults class. Build a catapult, dragster, and scale with LEGO bricks, and challenge yourself to problem-solve and innovate. Presented by Youth Enrichment League.
The Super Sports Club soccer program was created to provide boys and girls in grades K-5 the opportunity to improve their overall fitness in a fun, safe, and playful atmosphere. The 4-week program is structured in one-hour instructional sessions that combine fundamental skills instruction along with organized competition. We teach the basic fundamental skills of soccer: striking, passing, goalie skills, and footwork to provide youth with an enjoyable and educational soccer experience. Presented by T.Will Sports.
Slime Time with Mickey & Minnie - Evening
Get ready, Disney® fans! This slime-tastic activity is the perfect way to create a memory that's sure to stick. Be prepared for your mini-Mouseketeer to have some ooey gooey fun as they make their own Mickey or Minnie Mouse slime with a themed jar to hold it all together. Presented by Kidcreate Studio.
Madison Destination Imagination Teams
Best of luck to Team Lundin and Team Hiti as they will travel to Kansas City for the Destination Imagination Global competition.
Team Lundin
Top row: Kieran Delliger, Robel Fasil, Elliot Hommerding, Kailyn Garner, Alivia Moores
Bottom row: Arya Sullivan, Jayne Opsal Johnson
Team Hiti
Bottom row: Iszabella Moe, Audrey Nutter, Anna Kline
Character Strong = Purposefull People
In May, Character Strong will focus on Creativity. One way to think about Creativity is “using your imagination to create something new or solve a problem.”
Volunteering at Madison
Thank you to all of our wonderful Madison volunteers! During the month of April you dedicated your time to help at breakfast and lunch, tutor Kindergarten students, attend Staple Club, distribute meals, assist in the classroom, complete workroom projects and monitor the halls for MCA testing. Thank you for making a difference!
There is one more big volunteer opportunity coming up. Join us on Friday, May 17, for Track and Field Day! We need a lot of help to make this fun day a success for our students. Volunteers are needed for set up crew, walking chaperones, station helpers and clean up crew. Please view the sign-up to see all the details and grab a volunteer slot.
Thank you for your support!
Emily Massey / Volunteer Services Coordinator (VSC)
emily.massey@ahschools.us, 763-506-3340
PTO
The last PTO meeting of the year is May 9 at 6:30 PM in the library. We will be voting on the PTO board for next year. All parents are encouraged to attend and learn more!
Important Numbers and Links
Attendance
Any time your child will be absent from or late to school, please report the absence by 9:15 AM.
Reporting options:
- Call the Attendance Line at 763-506-3306
- Use a web browser (view the instructions)
- Use the ParentVUE app, which is free and can be downloaded to your mobile device.
Please provide the reason for the absence. If due to illness, please give the specific symptoms, such as fever, congestion, etc. If no contact is made, the student absence will be considered unexcused. Please note, if your child is experiencing a fever, diarrhea, or vomiting, the district policy states that the student may not return to school until 24 hours after the last episode.
PTO
- Join the Madison PTO group on Facebook for the latest updates and reminders!
- Everyone is welcome to attend our monthly meetings! In person in the Madison Library or via Zoom.
Volunteer at Madison
- To start the process, please complete the Volunteer Application Form and the Criminal Record History Release Form.
- You will be contacted once the paperwork is processed. Please note some volunteer activities require additional processing, which can take up to two weeks.
- We appreciate that you share your time and talents with us. Thank you.
- Please contact Emily Massey, Volunteer Services Coordinator (VSC), if you need assistance or have questions.
Contact Information
Main Office: 763-506-3300
Absence Line: 763-506-3306
Fax: 763-506-3303
Website: www.ahschools.us/madison
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AHMadison Elementary
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