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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Winter Sports Offered

Girls JV and Varsity Basketball

Boys JV and Varsity Basketball

Boys Flag Football

Girls Cheer

Winter Sports Tryout Dates

Monday November 4th (4-5:30)

Tuesday November 5th (4-5:30)

Thursday November 7th (4-5:30)

Please be on time to pick up your athlete at the designated time.

What you need to Tryout:

Signed Emergency Contact/Permission Form (Filled out in Aktivate)
Completed sports physical signed by Doctor must be on file with Mr. Duke - If you have turned one in already for Fall sports you will not need another one. STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO TRYOUT OUT THIS SEASON WITHOUT A PHYSICAL! This is a change in district policy. (Must be submitted in Aktivate).

Complete all forms and registration in Aktivate a day before tryouts.

What to bring to Tryouts:

Water bottle

Wear athletic gear (gym shorts/pants, t-shirt, athletic shoes) Students do not need specialty equipment for tryouts such as cleats.

Our flag pole is located in front our our school by the parking lot. For this reason we will be closing our parking lot at 8:30 am to keep the student body and staff, who will be standing in the lot separate from car traffic. If you arrive after 8:30 am, you will need to drop off your student in bus drop off roundabout.

Mark your calendars and join us for our Flag Raising Ceremony to honor Veterans Day on Thursday, 11/8/24, from about 8:30 - 9:00 am. We encourage all of our families to join us for this event and if you are a Veteran's we would love to see you in uniform to honor you. We will meet as a school by our flag pole and have invited the JROTC from Camelback High School to raise our flag.

Did you miss picture day or want to retake your picture? Find our school's retake day date and order information on dorianstudio.com. Our retake day is Tuesday, November 12th. A student wishing to have their picture retaken and have already purchased their package should bring their original package back to school and return it to the photographer on retake picture day. You may view ordering options online or paper order forms will be coming home soon! Please note: make checks payable to Dorian Studio for cash payments exact change is required

Student must follow school dress code policy. Click Here Dress Code

"Friday, Movie Night: The PTO’s Friday Movie Night is planned for November 15th, 2024 5pm-7pm 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.

***Please bring your own lawn chairs, pop-up seats, picnic blankets to sit on.

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!

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!

Awesome Families of our 7th and 8th Grade Students,

Please use the link below to access Volume 2 of our High School Edition Newsletter. Learn more about the College Camp at ASU West on 11/16/24. Take advantage of these great opportunities to gather valuable information and prepare for your child’s future. Knowledge is power, and the more you have, the better equipped you'll be to make informed decisions.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Click Here: Volume 2 High School Newsletter

• 11/04/24 Winter Sports Tryouts- Begin 4:00pm-5:30PM

• 11/06/24 Future Lions Night @ Cafe 5:30pm-6:30pm

• 11/08/24 Veterans Day Flag Ceremony @ Front of School 8:30am-9:00am

• 11/11/24 Veterans Day-Monday, No School- School Closed

• 11/12/24- Picture Retakes- Dorian Studios

• 11/15/24 Movie Night @ Basketball Court 5pm-7pm- *bring your own lawn chairs for seating

• 11/12-11/15 Book Fair- Library open during the school day and Movie Night 5pm-7pm.

• Sports: (Sports Schedules are subject to change. Please review emails from Aktivate for the latest information on games.)

Join us for an exciting night of fun, laughter, and brain-teasing trivia to support the Madison Education Foundation! Teams will compete in multiple rounds of trivia, covering topics from pop culture and history to sports and science. Whether you're a trivia master or just looking for a fun night out, this event has something for everyone! All tickets include games, food and drinks! - Buy Tickets Here

CAMP INNOVATION returns for Winter Break! With two weeks and themes available, and the flexibility to choose by day or week, your future scientist will stay engaged with STEAM throughout Winter Break.

Space is limited and pre-registration is required for all camp sessions.

Click Here for Registration Links

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

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)