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Vision: Madera will develop thoughtful citizens and empower young leaders to become active members in their school, community and government.

Mission: Madera teachers and staff will meet all students where they are, using best instructional practices to cultivate academic and social-emotional growth and success.

Dear Mustang Families,

Happy New Year! I hope that the past two weeks have been full of fun with family and friends as well as relaxing! We are looking forward to welcoming students and families back on Wednesday, January 8th!

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January--Kindness towards others

1/8 School Resumes for students

1/8 Report cards on Aeries

1/9--Shortened Day Dismissal @12:55 P.M.

1/10--PTA Meet and Greet 7:30 AM

1/10--Wear Madera Blue/Spirit Shirt

1/10-Commitment Awards Assembly 8:00 Quad-rescheduled

1/14--Intellectual Athletes-dress for movement

1/14–Student Council Meeting 2:30 PM

1/14-PTA Board Meeting 4 PM

1/14-School of Choice Night 6-7 PM

1/17-Upper Grade Field Day

1/17--Wear Madera Blue/Spirit Shirt

1/20--NO SCHOOL--Martin Luther King Jr. Day

1/20--1/24--Great Kindness Challenge Week

1/24-PE Day

1/24--Wear Madera Blue/Spirit Shirt

1/28-Intellectual Athletes-dress for movement

1/30--Spelling Bee

1/31--Wear Madera Blue/Spirit Shirt

1/31- Awards Assemblies (8:15 Cadwell, 8:45 Lainfiesta/Talili, 9:15 Doran/Tutino)

2/7--December and January Combined Character Award Assemblies (TK-2nd) 8:00AM at the flag pole

Let's keep up the good work of being on time to school! This month we raised our attendance rate by 0.65 points! Let's keep that momentum going with great on time attendance!

The January on-time challenge is on! Prize to be determined!

The "Punctual Pixie" says, "Let's be on time and enjoy chatting with our friends in the morning before class"

Please help your child be mindful of the weather conditions each day and be prepared with weather appropriate clothing. As we move into the "winter" season, the weather is unpredictable. Students will continue to go outside to play at recess time. Please be sure that your child's clothing is also labeled with his/her name. Even in the cold weather, students who go outside to play and run around will leave jackets and sweatshirts on the playground as they heat up from activity. We want to try to get lost items of clothing back to rightful owners!

On inclement weather days, students are usually asked to go to the MPR for the morning until the bell rings and the teacher picks them up for class.

What do I do if my child is absent? Does my child have to stay home if he/she has a fever? Can I bring birthday treats? What time does school start? When is recess? Are crocs allowed in sport mode?

For answers to these questions and more, please review the following Madera Handbook information for important information about attendance, procedures, policies, school safety, and discipline. Please click the button below to access the handbook.

Here is your chance to recognize and shout-out your appreciation for a staff member. Just complete this simple form! Click here: Positive Staff Shout out Form

Communication is key to good planning!

Please mark the dates on your calendar.

All dates/times/events subject to change.

Family Calendar Link

HILLSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Hillside Showcase

Thursday, January 30th

5:30PM

SINALOA MIDDLE SCHOOL

Sinaloa Showcase

Thursday, January 16th

5:30PM

VALLEY VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL

VVMS Showcase

Wednesday, January 29th

5:30PM

5th graders will be given the opportunity to take a field trip to Sinaloa in January.

More information to come.

We understand that every family has unique preferences when it comes to their child's education, and we are committed to accommodating those preferences to the best of our abilities. However, it's important to acknowledge that we expect the middle schools to be operating at full capacity. If your child plans to attend their neighborhood school then there is no action required or application to complete. The student information system will automatically transfer the student to their neighborhood school based on the primary address recorded in Aeries.

If your child does not wish to attend the next residential school, then families should complete the school of choice application. If space allows, school of choice will be based on a lottery. Priority is given to those who will have a sibling currently attending 6th or 7th grade at the middle school of choice.

SCHOOL OF CHOICE APPLICATION

This form is only required if families wish to apply for a school other than the next residential middle school. It must be submitted on or before February 7, 2025. You will need the 6-digit student ID number. This is the ID number students use to purchase lunch (can be found in Aeries).

Please follow the link below to fill out the School of Choice Application or visit our website.

If you have any further questions, please call your current school’s office for assistance.

Meals

• The Dinner Site Calendar is linked here. Meals are available to all families in need. Samaritan Center also serves breakfast and lunch. Families can also use the showers but need to meet with a caseworker at Samaritan Center to set this up.

Food Pantries

• The Samaritan Center has a New Flyer: The pantry has changed its hours and format, Walk Through Only- Tuesdays & Thursdays 11:00 am - 12:00 pm.

  • Samaritan Center Client Services (Spanish) and Laundry of Love (Spanish)

• Still Waters Cafe continues to serve as our local food pantry. A food pantry is also held in Moorpark at Moorpark College on Tuesdays from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Here is a list of regional food pantries and dinner sites.

• Digital Mental/Behavioral Health Resources

• Children 0-12: BrightLife Kids - A CalHope Program by Brightline

• Teens and young adults 13-25: Soluna | California's Mental Health App for 13 - 25-year-olds