MADISON AVENUE SCHOOL OF ARTS

We officially began the re-enrollment process with information sent home on February 10th. Because of the limited number of seats available at the school, we need to know which students will be returning for next year and if we need to save a seat for any siblings who are not currently enrolled.

Please complete the re-enrollment process online on Final Forms at https://madisonavenue-oh.finalforms.com/ by March 16th. Please complete the sibling portion of that form if you will have a new child joining us next school year.

BRING A FRIEND!

Don’t forget about our Family Referral Program...$100 Walmart gift cards will be given to anyone referring a new family that enrolls at our school!

BRAND NEW FAMILIES

We would love to welcome a new family to our school! Call today to request a tour to see all of the amazing things we offer! New families to our school can also use the link above to begin the enrollment process.

NEW KINDERGARTEN STUDENT?

Set them up for success on Day 1 with our new KINDERGARTEN DISCOVERY DAY program. More details below!

No internet access? Call the office at 419-259-4000 for further assistance.

The first class to hit 100% before March 16th wins a McDonald's Class Party!

The second class to hit 100% before March 16th wins a popcorn class party!

The first day of school can be overwhelming for a brand new Kindergarten student. We have developed a new, introductory program for kids and their grownups to help everyone feel confident and ready for success on Day 1! The day includes a bunch of fun activities for the kids, resources & tips for the adults, lunch and a goodie bag!

This is a free program but we do require advance registration to allow us time to prepare personalized materials for these new scholars. Use this link to sign up: https://forms.gle/ewQhiKGJugP4hUQaA, visit our website or stop by the office. Spaces are limited so sign up today!

(Can’t make this date? We’ll do another on May 23rd.)

The Imagine staff are hosting a Family Game Night for our Imagine families to enjoy together! It will be an awesome night filled with games, fun, laughter and some yummy game night treats. If you would like to attend, please RSVP by March 13th by calling the office at 419-259-4000 so we can make sure there is enough pizza and dessert for everyone to enjoy!

Mother Nature pushed the dance back a week but we had so much fun when it did happen! From the moment you arrived and walked the red carpet into the gym to posing for pictures with friends, the kids had a blast! Festive balloons decorated the gym and many faces showed surprise at the transformation it underwent! Special thanks to all of our staff that worked so hard to make this a beautiful night for our families!

The audience was treated to a couple of high energy dance routines followed by a colorful carnival themed parade of art. We enjoyed the vocal talents of our 5th and 6th graders who showed the 3rd and 4th graders performing after them how to be confident on the stage. Capping off the evening with some resounding rhythm work, our Step Team and Drumline amazed the crowd with their precision performance. Our Imagine Madison Avenue School of Arts students really shone on the stage!

During Black History Month, our scholars selected someone that has made significant contributions to our society. They researched their life, career, significant facts, etc. They designed a poster board high- lighting what they learned. K-2 did it as a class and grades 3-6 did individual projects. Presentations took place at the end of the school day on Friday, February 28th. We learned a lot during Black History Month in February.

Our staff also selected someone of significance and decorated their doors with information about that person or group. It has been fun to walk around the school to see their creative displays and learn more about Black History!

Main Level Winners

1st- SPED Team

2nd- Ms. Wagner's Class

3rd- Main Office Staff

Honorable Mention- Ms. Addie's Class

Lower Level Winners

1st- Mrs. McGhee's Class

2nd- Mrs. Mims' Class

3rd- Ms. Page's Class

Honorable Mention- Ms. April (Speech)

Honorable Mention- Ms. Aige and Mr. Gabriel

MOVE CLOCKS AHEAD ONE HOUR!

At 2:00 am on Sunday, March 9th, time springs forward an hour. You can change your clocks before you go to bed on Saturday so you are all set on Sunday when you wake up!

(As of February 28, 2025)

WE HAVE A WINNER!

Mrs. Mims' 6th Grade Class has earned 5 stars to win a classroom party!:⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Mrs. Schneider's 3rd Grade Class is on their way to another party: ⭐

Mrs. McGhee's 5th Grade Class:⭐ ⭐⭐

Miss Hiatt's 4th Grade Class:⭐ ⭐

Mrs. Fletcher's 1st Grade Class: ⭐⭐
Mrs. McClellan's 1st Grade Class: ⭐

Ms. Jenkins' 3rd Grade Class: ⭐

Ms. F. Guynes' 6th Grade Class: ⭐

Preschool is also on their way to another party with 3 more stars: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

All Other Classes: 0 stars

Help your child make it to school to help your child's class complete the challenge and win a party...or parties!

It was a collaborative effort among 3 students, Ashlynn, Kailyn and Adalina, to produce this portrait of Malcolm X that was hung on their door as part of the classroom's decorations for Black History Month! They did such a fantastic job with their black and white rendering!

The students are in Mrs. Mims' 6th grade class.

You are invited to join us at our next PTO meeting on Thursday, March 13, 2025 from 5-6 pm.

March 7: End of third Quarter

March 9: Spring Forward! Move clocks ahead one hour!

March 13: PTO Meeting at 5 pm

March 14: Third Quarter Report Cards

March 14: Pi Day

March 16: Submit Re-enrollment forms

March 17: St. Patrick's Day

March 20: Family Game Night at 6 pm

March 20: First Day of Spring

March 28: NO SCHOOL--Staff Professional Development Day
March 28: Kindergarten Discovery Day for next year's new Kindergarten students!

COMING NEXT MONTH:

April 1-4: 3-6th Grade State ELA Assessment Testing

April 8-11: 3-6th Grade State Math Assessment Testing

April 17 Fourth Quarter Interims

April 18-25: NO SCHOOL--SPRING BREAK

Breakfast Menus

Lunch Menus

State legislation (HB 70) states that over-the-counter (OTC) drugs will not be permitted to be distributed without the written permission of a parent or guardian. The over-the-counter drug must be provided by the parent or guardian in the original container. Students are not permitted to have over-the-counter drugs on their person, in their possessions, or kept in a desk or locker. (The school has separate policies for Asthma inhalers, Epi pens and for diabetic students.) Please call the office with any questions you may have about the school’s medication policies.

Did you know that cough drops have drug facts on their packaging so therefore they would also be included in this policy?

Did you know you could order the school pictures/retakes online?

Go to SchoolPictures.com

A $100 Walmart gift card will be given to any current family that refers a new family that enrolls at our school.

The Harvest Market School Pantry Program is now available for the Madison Avenue School of Arts’ community! The Harvest Market is designed to address child hunger with greater flexibility and choice. This program aims to provide emergency food assistance to children and families directly at Madison Avenue School of Arts. The School Pantry Program offers a more empowering choice model, ensuring families receive the support they need without having to leave the school environment. Our goal remains steadfast: to alleviate hunger and support the well-being of children across Northwest Ohio.

If you are interested in shopping at our Newly Opened Harvest Market, please contact the school for an appointment at 419-259-4000. Remember a visit to the Harvest Market is completely confidential and located within an area that is private in the school building.

At Let’s Build Beds, they believe every child (ages 3-17) deserves to have a safe and comfortable place to sleep. Their volunteers deliver and help the child setup their new bedframe. It’s topped off with a new coil spring mattress, new sheets, comforter and pillow.

Let’s Build Beds Contact Information:

Online requests: https://letsbuild.org/request-beds/

Email: letsbuildbeds@gmail.com

Phone: (567) 246-0616

NEED A WINTER COAT OR SHOES?

We are excited to partner with the Old Newsboys Goodfellow Association to assist any of our students that may need winter coats or shoes. Please call our office to get more information from Mr. Horton, our Parent Liaison.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

With March comes thoughts of St. Patrick’s Day, four leaf clovers, and the luck of the Irish.

Some believe "that luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity."

This is a perfect time of year to remind our students that success in school and life depends on how hard they work to achieve.

March into spring with joy!

Darlene M. Burke, Board President

Please make sure our office has your current contact information so we can reach you in case of severe weather closing the school.

TIP! Make sure your voicemail box is not full or we won’t be able to leave you a message!

The Principal will also notify local TV Channels 11, 13, and 24 regarding the decision to close school or delay its opening. Madison Avenue School of Arts will be closed due to inclement weather whenever Toledo Public Schools are closed or as Madison Avenue School of Arts deems necessary.

Doors will open at 8:45 a.m.

Breakfast will be served from 8:45-9:10.

Students are marked tardy after 9:10 a.m.

Students arriving after 10:30 a.m. are marked absent for a half day.

Dismissal is at 4:00 p.m.

Missing school for any amount of time will have a negative impact on your scholar's learning, achievement and grades.

Please call 419-259-4000 if your scholar will be absent to let us know the reason for the absence. If it is illness related, we ask for a written note from your doctor.

HB 410 legislation requires ud to report chronic absenteeism and truancy to to courts. Our attendance goal to meet the state requirement is 95%.