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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,

Thank you to the PTA for such a fun Trunk or Treat event! Everyone had a great time celebrating as a community,

No school on Friday. The school office will be closed as all staff will be in training.

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October--Respect--Honoring Hispanic Americans

10/31-Student Council Trick or Treat Event

November--Patriotism--Give Thanks to America’s Military

11/1-Staff Development-Non-student day

11/4-ELAC (English Learners Advisory Committee 1:30 PM) #2

11/4-SSC (School Site Council Meeting at 2:30 PM) #2

11/7-Shortened Day Dismissal @12:55 P.M.

11/8-Wear Madera Blue/Spirit Shirt or Red, White, Blue

11/8 -Respect Awards Assembly 8:00 Quad

11/8--Veteran’s Day Assembly--Wear Red, White and Blue

11/11-NO SCHOOL--VETERANS DAY

11/12-Great Shake out Earthquake Search and Rescue Drill

11/12-Student Council Meeting 2:30 PM

11/12--PTA Association/Board 2:30/4 PM

11/15--Wear Madera Blue/Spirit Shirt

11/15-Goodies with a Grown Up 7:30 AM

11/21-PE Day

11/22-Wear Madera Blue/Spirit Shirt

11/25--11/29--Thanksgiving Break--No School

This year, students are allowed to wear appropriate costumes on Thursday, October 31st. Please follow these guidelines:

1. Costumes should allow students freedom of movement in order to participate in regular school activities.

2. No bloody/scary costumes.

3. Full-face painting is NOT allowed.

4. Removable makeup only.

5. Temporary hair color only.

6. NO face masks or anything that might impair the identification of a student.

7. All costumes must meet the school dress code.

8. No weapons or props of any kind.

9. No air-filled costumes do not allow students to sit down and participate fully in the instructional day.

10. Our Madera Motto is "Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible" All costumes must meet the criteria for being respectful of others and being safe. Costumes that are offensive, and promote violence or stereotypes will not be allowed.

This is the third year that Madera students are allowed to dress up. We want it to be a fun, enjoyable, respectful, and safe day for all of our students.

Please note that this is an instructional day. Any costume issues that interfere with classroom instruction will not be allowed. Teachers and staff members will not be responsible for damaged, lost, or broken costumes. In addition, costumes must allow students to use the restroom unassisted.

We encourage students to wear clothing under their costumes if they are able to do so. Please send your child to school with a set of clothes so that they can change themselves out of costumes if necessary. Students must be able to change w/o adult assistance.

Starting on November 4th and running through November 22nd, we are going to challenge students to be on time for school!

The classroom that has the most on time students for the month of November will get a class pizza party to celebrate!

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

PLEASE do not park in the middle lot at dismissal time. This lot is for staff only. The Park and Rec staff need to be able to park in the middle lot as the back lot is locked before they leave each day.

Thank you for understanding.

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.

Please be mindful of the weather conditions each day and make sure your child is prepared, with sunscreen application before school. Sunscreen, hydration, and weather appropriate clothing are a must for recess periods.

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

School Site Council Meetings are open to the public. Our next SSC meeting is scheduled for November 4th at 2:30 in the MPR.

Madera SSC meeting agenda #2 10/21/24 -Draft

English Language Advisory Committee Meetings are open to the public. Our next ELAC meeting is Monday, November 4th at 1:30 in the MPR.

Copy of Madera ELAC meeting agenda #2 11/4/24 -Draft

Communication is key to good planning!

Please mark the dates on your calendar.

All dates/times/events subject to change.

Family Calendar Link

Meals for October

• 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.

• Still Waters Cafe continue to serve as our local food pantries. 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. More information can be found here. Here is a list of regional food pantries and dinner sites.

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

Digital Mental/Behavioral Health Resources
The state has released two new apps for families and children:

• For children 0-12: BrightLife Kids - A CalHope Program by Brightline
• For teens and young adults 13-25: Soluna | California's Mental Health App for 13 - 25 year olds

We would like to honor our brave men and women who have served our country in the Armed Forces at our monthly character awards and Veteran's Day Assembly on Friday, November 8th at 8:05 AM.

Parents are invited to attend this event in our quad, near our flag pole. After morning drop-off. The gates near the office will be opened (at 8:00 AM) to allow parents to come stand in the quad for the assembly.

If you have a family member or friend that you would like to honor on this day, please send a photo of your honored veteran mounted on a piece of plain white paper.

On the top of the paper include the picture and on the bottom of the paper (underneath the picture) please write the person's name, dates of service, and branch of the service.

We will display these on the morning of our assembly.

On the back of the construction paper, please put your child's name and teacher's name so that the copy of the picture can be returned. If you feel more comfortable sending a copy of a picture this is fine as well.

Please submit these pictures by Friday, November 1st.

If you do not have plain white paper but would like to send a picture, please put a copy of your photo in a plastic bag with the person's name, dates of service, and branch of the service, along with your child's name and teacher's name so that it can be returned. The pictures should be given to your child's teacher.

Monday, November 11th is a "no school" day in honor of Veteran's Day.

Please complete this RSVP form to attend.

Thank you!