Lion Pride Newsletter

Email: parkoffice@madisoned.org
Website: https://www.madisonaz.org/Domain/14
Location: 1431 E Campbell Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85014, USA
Phone: 6026647500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadisonAZParkMiddleSchool

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We are simultaneously using email and social media to send timely messages about our awesome school, students and community.

Parents have access to an electronic report of their child’s academic progress on a quarterly basis. Report cards are viewable online through your child’s powerschool account. If you need a printed copy, please call the office to make arrangements to obtain a copy, and continue to check your child’s grades.

End of Grading Period October 3rd, December 19th, March 6th, May 21st.

Based on feedback we have received from families and staff about the need for more streamlined communication between schools and families, we are excited to share that this year we will be rolling out a new school-to-home communication tool called ParentSquare. This tool will help provide a consistent, district-wide platform for schools and families to communicate and share information and updates. ParentSquare allows families to be connected to everyday content and updates on one single platform through the app or website interface (with a very familiar social media-like interface). Families can choose to receive either instant notifications or a summarized digest of information once a day. In emergency situations, notifications will be sent via call, text, email, and app immediately regardless of the user’s instant or summarized digest notification preference.

Check out this video to learn more about ParentSquare

Four schools have volunteered to pilot the program beginning later this fall - Madison Heights, Madison No. 1, Madison Camelview and Madison Park. ParentSquare will be rolled out to the remaining schools during the spring semester.

If your child is participating in a morning or afterschool program/club/activities(s). We kindly ask that you please follow our student drop-off and pick-up procedures. We would like to keep traffic moving as much as possible and ask for your help. Following our student drop-off and pick-up procedures will help with our students’ safety.

We are proud to share the exciting news that Madison Park has been awarded the AZPBIS Level 3 Award for the 23-24 school year for its implementation and follow through of Positive Behavioral interventions and supports for our students. There are 4 award levels and level three is the second highest award that can be earned. Only one other school in the Madison School District along with Park earned a Level 3.

Madison Park cares about providing a positive and safe learning environment for our students and community. The 2023-2024 AZPBIS Awards recognize schools for successful implementation and outcomes with school-wide systems of Positive Behavior Interventions.

This award recognizes the dedication of school staff and our community to uphold our school expectations every day: Respect, Outreach, Achievement, Responsibility. Together we are building a school culture that is more positive, proactive, and supportive for all our students so that they can be successful citizens and future leaders.

Garden Club Volunteer Link Here

Our families need your help! Madison Park Middle School has students on the MAC waitlist for Wednesdays only. Your schedule allows you to work the 90 minutes of TCT in MAC. This is a recreational program and you would be supervising a group of students. You will be paid for the time worked in MAC. You will be required to get a TB test to work in the MAC program. If you are interested in working Wednesdays (or even some of them) please contact our MAC Site Coordinator to get information on how to add these hours.

A friendly reminder to our students and families the following items should not be brought to school. Please check your student’s backpack to ensure they leave these items and other all non-educational items at home. Feel free to reach out to your school with any questions.

"Friday, Movie Night: The PTO’s Friday Movie Night is planned for November 15th, 2024 on the basketball court with an outdoor screen. We encourage all staff, students, parents, siblings, aunts and uncles, grandparents, neighbors, and friends to attend this fun night." This is a family night, all students must be accompanied by their parent or guardian.

In order to help this event to be successful! We are seeking donations of the following items:

Cases of Water

Soda

Chips

Items donated will be sold and all proceeds from this event will support Madison Park PTO to host exciting school events!

It's SOCKTOBER!

Join us in our donation drive to support those that are unhoused. The District Office is putting together a Socktober fundraiser for the entire month of October. Our plan is to raise as many NEW socks to then donate to our community in need.

Our schools donation box will be located at the front office.

Thank you in advance for your participation!

The site with the most pairs of socks will receive a jean day Please keep in mind it is not about winning, but warming feet to those in need!

• 10/07-10/11 Fall Break No School
  

• Heat Notification: Due to the excessive heat we have been experiencing, please look for email notifications for updates or changes to the games. Park has only cancelled one game due to the heat, what often happens is that the other school will cancel the game first due to the heat. Remember we will take more water breaks when the temperatures are higher than typical.

• 10/14 Boys Soccer @ Wilson
• 10/15 Governing Board Meeting 6pm @ District Office
• 10/15 Sports: (Sports Schedules are subject to change. Please review emails from Aktivate for the latest information on games.)
• Boys Soccer Home vs. Borman,
• Varsity Girls Volleyball @ Borman,
• Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball Home vs. Meadows
• Cross Country @ Grand Canal Linear Park
• 10/16 High School Night @ the Madison Center for the Arts, it is recommended that all 7th & 8th Gd. students and parents. (See flyer above)
• 10/17 Sports: (Sports Schedules are subject to change. Please review emails from Aktivate for the latest information on games.)
• Boys Soccer Home vs. Tillman
• Varsity Girls Volleyball @ Tillman
• JV Girls Volleyball Home vs. Tillman
• Cross Country @ Granada Park

The holidays are right around the corner and at times our families need support. Below are some community resources that if in need you could benefit from. If you do find yourself in need this year during the holidays please fill this form out to ensure that someone from our school contacts you for support.

Park Holiday Assistance Request Form 2024

Salvation Army Christmas Angel Registration

Read more about Madison Park Middle School Support Service Team

Our library’s Book Fair is coming up in November, from the 12th to the 15th! This is a fantastic way for students to enrich their time at school, get new books at a great price, and support our school library, all at the same time. It’s also a great way for Park families to get involved in their students’ school experience! The Book Fair will be open during school days and on Friday evening at our Movie Night event, and we’re looking for volunteers to help us keep it running smoothly. Sign up here or email our librarian Ms. Nesbeitt to find out how you can help!

Dear Parents:

Steps to Locate Lists

Step 1- Log onto madisonaz.org

Step 2- Click on Families and then Family Resources

Step 3- Click on Parent Access to Library materials

Step 4- Select the school

Information for Parents click on the link for more information.

Please use the Park Student/Parent Handbook link above to access information about the school and find answers to the following questions:

What are the cell phone practices? (pg. 12 & 16)

Can I have lunch delivered to my child? (pg. 11)

Can I have lunch with my child? ( pg. 21-22)

What is the Student Dress Code? (pg. 14)

How do I report an absence? (pg. 9)

What resources are used to teach the different classes? (pg.13-14)

What dates are early release and no school days? (pg. 4)

What is the bell schedule? (pg. 6)

What are the ROAR Expectations? (pg. 7-8)

What are the school fees and what are they used for? (pg. 13)