Climate and Culture Newsletter

Greetings Madison District Staff,

I hope everyone had the opportunity to spend quality time with their families, friends, and loved ones, and took the time to reset and relax—you all deserved this well-earned break!

I am very excited to welcome you all back on August 21, 2024, for Madison District's OPENING DAY! To make this day even more special, I'm asking everyone to come dressed in their favorite Tigers gear. Let’s show our team spirit and start the new school year with enthusiasm and pride!

OPENING DAY will be held at Madison High School on August 21, 2024, beginning promptly at 8:00 AM.

We also welcome you to join our Early Morning Mixer from 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM! During this time, you'll have the opportunity to meet and network with our valued community partners. This is a great chance to make connections and start the day on a positive note.

We look forward to seeing everyone there, ready to kick off the new school year with energy and excitement!

~Patricia Perry

August 19 - Effective Implementation of 2024 Curriculum

August 20 - Culture and Climate at MDPS

August 23 - Eagle Day (WMS/MHS: 11:00am-1:00pm, ECC/MES: 1:00pm-3:00pm)

August 26 - First Day of School

September 10 - ECC/MES Open House

September 12 - WMS/MHS Open House

Interested in joining the Climate and Culture Committee? Join us on Tuesday, August 20th from 9:00am-12:00pm at Wilkinson Middle School during the Summer 2024 Learning Summit. We will review data, collaborate on strategies, and focus on refining the District's Code of Conduct to better support a positive learning environment. Click HERE to register.

Did you know the district uses FMX to schedule maintenance and transportation requests? You can access FMX by clicking HERE or through the MDPS website in Staff Links > Staff Resources. To login to FMX, use your Madison Google login.

Director of Business and Finance

Math Teacher @ MHS

Math/Science Teacher @ WMS

Speech & Language Pathologist

31N Grant Funded - School Social Worker @ ECC

Bus Aide

Food Service Cafeteria Worker @ ECC

Giroux Pappas Trial Attorneys recognizes an Exceptional Educator each month and donates $1,000 to their classroom, program, or school.

"We see educators giving back everyday and want to honor their immense contribution to our community. In our schools, extra-curricular activities and churches, there are people really making a difference in our children’s lives. We would like your help in recognizing some of these Exceptional Educators."

Click HERE for additional information.

Click HERE to nominate an Exceptional Educator.

August 2 - Ice Cream Sandwich Day

August 5 - Work Like a Dog Day

August 9 - Book Lovers Day

August 13 - Left-Handers Day

August 16 - Tell a Joke Day

August 20 - Chocolate Pecan Pie Day

August 23 - Ride Like the Wind Day

August 28 - Bow Tie Day

Amanda Brown - August 1

Danielle Sulfridge - August 1

Maureen Manzo - August 2

Kimberly Ramsay - August 2

Brian Murawski - August 6

Stephanie Janigian - August 7

Emma Smiley - August 8

Ricky Malak - August 9

Belinda Masterson - August 9

Marc Mitchell - August 9

Sherry Gibeau - August 12

Patricia Perry - August 2 (3 years)

Nicole Delamielleure - August 4 (21 years)

March Mitchell - August 5 (22 years)

Emily Pattyn - August 5 (5 years)

Jeffrey Pethoud - August 6 (6 years)

Grace Sledzinski - August 6 (23 years)

Christina Gurganus - August 7 (7 years)

Elizabeth Andrews - August 8 (2 years)

Nicolas Diegel - August 5 (8 years)

Lauren Vanness - August 8 (8 years)

Grace Voisin - August 8 (8 years)

Deron Hood - August 12 (3 years)

Lisa Alexandrowicz - August 15 (9 years)

Rachel Haglund - August 15 (9 years)

Kathleen Seguin - August 18 (12 years)

Catherine Vyse - August 18 (12 years)

Kelcie Cain - August 19 (5 years)

Felecia Hemingway - August 21 (14 years)

Porsha Montgomery - August 21 (1 year)

Colleen Birnbaum - August 22 (2 years)

Amy Conrad - August 22 (1 year)

Shelby Coury - August 22 ( years)

Brittany Cowans - August 22 (1 year)

Nathaniel Ketcham - August 22 (1 year)

Jo-Anna Lloyd - August 22 (1 year)

Amy Morris - August 22 (2 years)

Eric Rogers - August 22 (1 year)

Jaylee White - August 22 (1 year)

Kandi White - August 23 (1 year)

Jennifer Helchowski - August 24 (5 years)

Lauren Arickx - August 25 (6 years)

Christina Hurt - August 25 (3 years)

Amanda Kochanski - August 25 (4 years)

Roderick Pitts - August 25 (4 years)

Alexandria Smiley - August 25 (4 years)

Lisa Turner - August 25 (5 years)

Lori Snyder - August 26 (8 years)

Kirsten Corbett - August 28 (24 years)

Sherry Gibeau - August 28 (24 years)

Stephanie Janigian - August 28 (24 years)

Roberta Libstaff - August 28 (24 years)

Kari Atkins - August 29 (2 years)

Michele Hawkins - August 29 (2 years)

Dominique Norman - August 29 (2 years)

Bridgiette Parnell - August 29 (2 years)

Anthony Purpura - August 29 (2 years)

Kristie Ramsay - August 29 (1 year)

Stacy Randolf - August 29 (11 years)

Keegan Collins - August 30 (3 years)

Juliette Helgemo - August 30 (3 years)

Asenath Jones-Richmond - August 30 (1 year)

John Oddo - August 30 (3 years)

David Shaw - August 30 (8 years)

Cathy Gifford - August 31 (29 years)

If you would like to include a Staff Shout-Out or Staff Spotlight in the next newsletter (8/30), email the information to Pam Vermiglio at pam.vermiglio@madisondistrict.org. If possible, please include a picture.

CARE Worklife Solutions is our Employee Assistance Program provider. They are staffed with experienced counselors to help with a variety of issues including:

• Short-term counseling for you and your immediate family members
• Child care, elder care, family worries, grief and loss
• Grief and loss
• Referrals to providers, specialists and resources to meet specific work, life or caregiving needs
• Password access website resources and support

Please click HERE for more information.

The spreadsheet has been updated for 2024-2025. Use the Google spreadsheet to add building events/activities, personal "good news" (graduations, engagements, son/daughter college commitment, etc), staff spotlights/shout-outs, etc. for the newsletter.

The spreadsheet has tabs at the bottom for each month. Staff birthdays and employment anniversary dates should not be added to the spreadsheet (I already have those dates).

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1O5IpTg6k9YR4tsO3hgO30t9uV-1SU08vgQQ8FaLKbws/edit?usp=sharing

Email: pam.vermiglio@madisondistrict.org
Website: www.madisondistrict.org
Office Phone: 248-399-7800 ext. 3407