Madison No. 1's Family Weekly News!

Last week, I shared the exciting news that Madison No.1 has been recognized by AZPBIS as a Tier 2 implementation school. Naturally, this raises some questions about what this means for students, parents, and staff. AZPBIS works with schools to ensure effective implementation of PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) to improve both academic and behavioral outcomes for students. PBIS is not a curriculum, but an approach to supporting students' needs, fostering a positive, engaging environment.

For students, this means we are building a school atmosphere based on mutual respect and positive reinforcement. We are working to ensure that expectations are clear and positively reinforced, helping students feel engaged and supported. For parents, this approach focuses on recognizing students for meeting expectations and encouraging them to do so consistently.

As staff, our role has been key in driving this forward. Using simple yet effective measures like our CATS tickets and verbal recognition, we are making sure students know when they are meeting expectations. This not only helps with classroom management but also builds stronger connections with students.

As part of our SIAP (School Integrated Action Plan), we are committed to improving our PBIS work throughout the year. We have already started conducting monthly perception surveys with our students, setting baseline goals to track our progress. For August, we set the goal of 50% or higher in recognizing two students publicly in each class period. Our survey results show that 52% of students observed this happening—an excellent start!

Another key area of focus is student engagement and interaction, which was highlighted in last year's parent and student surveys. According to our August survey, 78% of our students reported that teachers are consistently providing engaging practices during their learning time.

We will continue to provide updates and feedback as the year progresses on these SIAP goals. Thank you for your continued commitment to making Madison No.1 a positive and supportive environment for everyone.

Sincerely,

Johnny Brownlie

Principal

Madison No. 1 School

Evening Events Coming Up:

• Student fees need to be taken care of within this next week. If you need to know how to access and pay your student's fees use this LINK.

• Here's a parent resource assist parents in talking about violence: Talking about violence. LINK

• Parents, students waiting after school, need to be picked up students within 15-20 minutes after school as there is not supervision for students beyond that time.

• Student Club Information below! - Our state championship Baton club is now seeking student applications!

Uncle Biff’s California Killer Cookies has donated gift cards to support our PBIS program here at Madison No. 1 for our PBIS rewards. Thank you Uncle Biff’s California Killer Cookies! Please feel free to support Uncle Biff’s California Killer Cookies as they're a community partner here at Madison No.1.

George Yang's Chinese Cuisine has donated $50.00 gift cards to support our PBIS program here at Madison No. 1 for our PBIS rewards. Thank you George Yang's Chinese Cuisine! Please feel free to support George Yang's Chinese Cuisine as they're a community partner here at Madison No.1.

Spotlight Event

• Sept. 27th - EVEREVE Fashion Fundraiser from 5:30-7:30pm at the Biltmore Fashion Park (Camelback + 24th St). Come shop with us and enjoy refreshments while we raise money for our school.

More Upcoming Events - www.madison1pto.org

• Orders from our online Pop-Up Merch Store have been delivered. Thanks for making this fundraiser a success! Email webmaster@madison1pto.org with any questions.

• Sept. 24th - Virtual meeting for Spanish Immersion parents from 5-6pm. Email hconevera@madisoned.org for the link.

• Sept. 30th - Step It Up! Annual Fundraiser begins. This brings in over 90% of our funding, providing Lunch Aides, Teacher Grants, and Staff Appreciation. Please support us by participating in this simple fundraiser. Students will come home with printed information on the 30th.

• Oct. 1st + 2nd - PTO needs volunteers to help distribute prizes to students during lunchtime. Details on the sign up genius.

• Oct. 21st - PTO Meeting @ 4pm on Campus in C133. Your student(s) can hang out while we meet and snacks are provided. We start and end promptly (1hr meeting).

• Oct. 15th - Dine Out at Birdcall on 7th St + Glendale.

• Oct. 24th - Dine Out at Zoyo at 12th St + Glendale, starting at noon on this half day.

• Nov. 15th - Movie Night is coming! Doors will open at 6pm. More details coming soon.

The Madison Center for the Arts - Events/Tickets. Your whole family can enjoy these shows in this stunning venue, located directly next to our school with an easy, well-lit garage parking.

• Sept. 25th - A Taste of Ireland

• Oct. 12th - The Phoenix Symphony - Family Series

• Oct. 25th - Tara Westover

• Nov. 13th - 360 Allstars

• Dec. 21st + 22nd - The Arizona Nutcracker

• Jan. 28th - Peking Acrobats

This past week our Advanced Acting and Crew class went to The Herberger to see the show The Diary of Anne Frank.

Games start this week. Please remind your students that if they want to support our student athletes, they must be accompanied by an adult who is taking them home. The expectation is the same not only here at Madison No. 1 but all Madison schools. Students will be turned away or asked to leave if they are not with a parent.

Athletic website:

https://sites.google.com/madisoned.org/madison-no-1-athletics?usp=sharing

Go Wildcats!

Coach H

Madison is hiring for paraprofessionals. These amazing adults work with students on different campuses. If you are interested in this position, you can learn more here!