Upcoming Events
5/22/2013
- Science Family Night 5/23/2013
5/24/2013
- NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day Holiday5/27/2013
5/30/2013
News and Events
Outstanding Madison Teacher and Volunteer Nominations EXTENDED to Wed. May 29th
Do you know of a teacher who has made a difference? Or a volunteer who has gone that extra mile to help a student or the school?
Now is the time to write a short nomination for the PTSA Outstanding Teacher and Volunteer Awards. It doesn't take long and you'll be glad you did it. There are so many deserving teachers and volunteers that it often makes it difficult to choose only one. Please return nominations by May 22, 2013 to the Madison front office or to Lora Bunch at lorabunch@hotmail.com.
Click here for Nomination form attached.
Madison Clothing Bank
Madison Parents-
Madison is starting a clothing bank and needs your help. Please take a look through your closets and drawers for gently used, age (middle school) appropriate clothing to donate. We also need new undergarments (boys and girls) and sox. These need to be new packaged items.
This will go a long way to help our Madison school families in need. You can bring any items to the the Main office. If you have any questions, you can contact Mrs. Ferguson juferferguson@seattleschools.org
Thanks for your support,
Lora Bunch
Madison Volunteer Coordinator
Game 2 You Winners!
The below students who sold 25+ items in the cookie dough/tote bag sale this year plus, a couple of top sellers from last year that missed out due to the game truck scheduling, will be participating in the Games 2 You Truck fun on Friday June 7th from 12:30-2:15.
Winners, you will also be able to bring a friend to join in the fun with you. To insure your friend will be excused along with you on June 7th, please report his or her name to Jana in the main office by June 5th.
Winners:
Grace Gunlogson, Raishad Woodiest, Alex Johnson, Cami Quade, Heckano Aklilu, Sofia Sallas, Chloe Simmons, Jaela Jinka, Maddy Wyse, Jack Rhea, Spencer Tazioli, Foster William, and Jordan Berridge-Green
Super Science Night!
Bring your family to SUPER SCIENCE NIGHT on May 22 from 6:30-8pm in the Madison Commons! This year Science Night will feature some way cool scientists from Seattle to teach you about bacteria, biotechnology, weather, owls & owl pellets, future of flight, and much more!
You can earn extra credit and win fun science prizes too. There will even be a Root Beer Float Bar!! Don’t miss the fun next Wednesday, May 22!
Writing Contest Runner Up!
Congratulations to Madison 6th grader Sofie Phillips, one of 10 runners-up in Scholastic Book Clubs’ Survival Writing Contest! Sofie wrote a letter in the voice of a young woman accused of witchcraft in Salem.
Her historical fiction competed against 2,000 entries, submitted from student writers around the nation. Sofie will receive a ten-volume “Amazing Events in History” library from Scholastic Books.
Spring Book Fair at Madison
Madison Middle School's spring book fair is coming up next week, Tuesday-Thursday (May 21st-23rd). This book fair will be hosted by University Book Store and will be set up on the main stage in the cafeteria. Students and families will be able to visit the book fair to purchase books during lunchtime on Wednesday and Thursday. The book fair will also be open during the Band Concert on Tuesday, May 21st and during Science Night on Wednesday, May 22nd.
Families can also order books online using the group code MMS at checkout (ubookstore.com). Along with a great selection of new books, there will also be some University of Washington items available for purchase for all of you Husky fans out there.
So mark your calendars for May 21st through May 23rd and plan on visiting the book fair on the main stage in the cafeteria.
Happy book shopping!
Golden Acorn Awards
The Golden Acorn Outstanding Volunteer Award Outstanding Educator Award are for exemplary service toward the betterment of Madison Middle School.
Click HERE to download a nomination form for the Golden Acorn Awards.
SPS Family Climate Survey
Family Climate Surveys will be taken May 21 - June 6 online or over the phone. For more information and details see this flyer...Family Climate Survey Flyer
Dress Code Reminder
As the weather gets warmer, you might be tempted to break out those summer outfits. Most summer attire is NOT appropriate for school and violates Madison dress code.
Here are a few reminders: leave the flip flops at home; skirt and short length must be THREE INCHES BEYOND the fingertips as they lay at one’s side; 3 inch straps at the shoulders are required; boys pants must fit a the waist and all shirts must cover the entire torso. There’s still a lot of school to happen. Keep the focus!
Yearbooks Update
The last day to pre-order a yearbook is Thursday, May 9th. That is also your last chance to get your name stamped on it. This is the only way to guarantee you will have a yearbook.
When yearbooks are delivered in June, any extras will be available to purchase on a first come first served basis. 8th graders will get priority for these. These will cost $22.
Honk Jr!
Madison’s drama production of “Honk Jr” is coming soon!
Tickets go on sale this Tuesday during lunch. Tickets are $10 per person. Checks can be made payable to Madison Middle School.
An evening performance will be held Friday, May 10th at 7:00pm and a matinee performance Saturday, May 11th at 10:00am.
Don't miss seeing your friends in this fun performance!
SUMMER YOUTH SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Seattle Parks and Recreation Summer Service Opportunities for Youth
The application deadline for each program is May 15th. For more information about each program requirements and application material please see the informational attached flyers.
Student – Teen Employment Preparation (STEP) is a team based job readiness program designed to provide youth with hands on work experience, life skills and career development training and academic planning. Work focuses on addressing community needs; team projects in the past have included: environmental restoration, urban agriculture, organizing community building events, creating public service announcements, graffiti removal, painting public murals, and improving facades of local businesses. Participants will develop good work habits, strong communication and leadership skills, as well as learn a sound cultural awareness of the environment in their communities.
Summer of Service 2013: The Seattle Parks and Recreation in partnership with Innovations in Civic Participation, AmeriCorps and the Washington Commission for National and Community Service, are proud to offer the fourth annual Summer of Service in Seattle. The purpose of SOS is to provide underserved middle school aged youth with engaging, meaningful, relevant and effective service learning experiences that demonstrate measurable impacts on environmental issues.
YES! Youth Engaged in Service: YES is a six week summer program open to teens between the ages of 13 and 18 years of age. YES teen volunteers will be placed at various Seattle Parks & Recreation parks, programs, and facilities -paired with an adult mentor.
Programs Include Student Teen Employment Preparation (STEP), Summer of Service (SOS) and Youth Engaged in Service (YES!). Programs offer volunteers a stipend.
May 8th and June 5th PTSA Meetings
Please join the PTSA for the next meeting on May 8th in the school library beginning at 7 pm. We will be reviewing and voting on the proposed budget for the 2013-14 school year. We will also be voting on the proposed changes to the Madison PTSA Standing Rules (see attached agenda and proposed changes to Standing Rules).
The June meeting has been moved up a week to June 5th. We will be having an Open House/Pot Luck meeting to celebrate our successes over the past year and to welcome incoming 6th grade families. Look for more information on this meeting in upcoming Bulldog Bulletins.
The June meeting has been moved up a week to June 5th. We will be having an Open House/Pot Luck meeting to celebrate our successes over the past year and to welcome incoming 6th grade families. Look for more information on this meeting in upcoming Bulldog Bulletins.
Is Your 8th Grader heading to West Seattle High this Fall?
Ms. Susan Nyman, 9th grade school counselor at West Seattle High School, will have a Family Night on Thursday, May 2, 2013, at the high school library, from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. The goal is to inform parents and guardians on how to help their students register for the right 9th grade classes/courses on Monday, May 6, 2013. This promises to be a very informative evening.
MSP Testing Next Week
MSP testing begins next week. Madison’s testing days will be Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Your attendance for these days is critical.
Please do not make any appointments during the morning hours, as we will be testing until 11am. Get lots of rest, eat a good breakfast, and be sure to arrive to school on time.
Because of the testing, Madison’s two hour early release next week has been cancelled on Wednesday May 1st.
Things to know for MSP:
- The testing will take place between 7:50am – 11:05am each testing day. The building will need to be quiet to give everyone the best opportunity for success.
- Cell phones and electronics are not allowed in the testing room. Please leave them in your locker during the testing period, or they will be held by your teacher if you bring them into the testing room.
- Bring a book to read once you have finished the test. Reading is the only activity allowed, so make sure you have reading material.
- Bring one or two #2 wooden pencils (not mechanical) and an eraser.
- On your testing days, we will be providing a snack for you. No outside snacks allowed.
- Do your best. Be confident in your ability. Trust yourself. Good luck!
May 1st Early Release is Cancelled
ATTENTION: Next Wednesday, May 1st will NOT be an early release day due to MSP testing. Thank you in advance for making the appropriate accommodations for this day.
Spirit Week!
Spring Break is just around the corner, which means it’s time for a Spirit Week! Let’s head in to our break with a little school spirit fun.
- Wednesday, April 10th – Everyone’s favorite - Pajama Day! (this is the ONLY time pajamas are okay to wear to school)
- Thursday, April 11th – Twin Day
- Friday, April 12th – Show your Madison pride by wearing our school colors for Grade Level Color Day:
- 6th graders wear Bulldog Blue
- 7th graders Gold
- 8th graders wear White
Remember, for ALL spirit days, school dress code applies. Start planning your wardrobe!
Survey for Parents & Teachers!
Do you have 5 minutes to give the Madison PTSA your opinion? Follow this link and tell us what you think! Take the Survey by Clicking Here
Thank you in advance for your thoughts and input.
Thank you in advance for your thoughts and input.
Letters About Literature Champions
Washington's 2013 Letters About Literature Champions Announced!
In the contest promoted through some of the Humanities classes and the Madison Library we had three state semifinalists from the 7th grade and two from the 6th grade! 7th grader, Tahlia Hammer read a book by Sharon Draper, and wrote about Out of My Mind. Hailey Hirano read and wrote about a book titled, Ms. Peregrines Home for Peculiar Children, by Ransom Riggs. Ethan Kuhn read a book by Carl Dueker and wrote about his book titled, High Heat. In 6th grade, Marlee Bennett wrote about Sharon Draper's Out of My Mind and Erika Yoshino wrote about Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys. Look for excerpts from their letters on display in the library soon!
Letters About Literature encourages young readers to write letters to their favorite authors. There were approximately 3,400 letters from Washington students that advanced to round 1 judging in the 2013 contest Tahlia, Hailey, and Ethan wrote letters that made it to the final round of judging (round 3) at the state level. Marlee and Erika's letters were among the 112 letters that moved on to round 3 state judging. The students will be acknowledged with a certificate for their award-winning letters. Congratulations Madison Readers and Writers!
Jumpin’ Jive!
Please mark your calendars for a very special evening of music, dancing, food and fun! Join us for Madison Middle School's first Jumpin' Jive Swing Dance on Friday, April 26, from 6pm-9pm in the Madison Commons.
The Madison Middle School Sr. Concert Band, Jazz Band and Sr. Orchestra, along with the West Seattle Big Band, will perform for your entertainment. There will be Vietnamese sandwiches, baked goods and snowcones for sale. Free swing dance lessons, raffles for great prizes and fun for everyone!
Bring the whole family! $10 per person, students/children free - all donations/proceeds benefit the Madison Music program.
March Madness!
They don’t call it March Madness for nothing! After the first full weekend of basketball games in the NCAA tournament, is your team still in the NCAA Tournament? There were a lot of upsets and surprises. Check the board in the main hallway to see how the tournament is progressing. The door decorating contest in on! Doors must be completed and hung by the start of school FRIDAY for judging. Good luck Everyone.
Cookies & Cream Party
Congratulations!! The following students names were drawn and are the winners of the Cookies n Cream VIP party sponsored by Madison PTSA and Otis Spunkmeyer. This will take place in the commons Friday March 29th during advisory. We thank you students for your participation in the Cookie Dough sales and helping the PTSA to raise funds for Madison.
David Syrstad, James Goodwin, Ja'Niya Donaldson, Alan Chirino, Brynne Hunt, Kristina Carpio, Sam Logan-Warshaw, Andreas Stark, Xavier Douros, Alaina Turner, Alex Johnson, Ally Veenhuizen, Henry Chapman, Grant Matthews, Sofia Phillips, Madalyn Stewart, Erika Yoshiro, Lola Demurger, Isabella Strom, Anthony Coats, Bryanna Howery, Erin Conroy, Adele Arutunian, Angelo Guerrero, Peter Guyon.
Thanks again- Madison PTSA and Otis Spunkmeyer
Yearbooks!
There has been a change in the cost of yearbooks. For those who have already paid if you want your name on your yearbook it will cost you $3 more. Go and see Ms. Andreasen about that issue. For those who have not ordered your yearbook as of yet you will have two choices - $22 without your name or $25 with your name on the front cover. New order forms will come out shortly.
Upcoming 8th Grade Field Trips
On Thursday March 28th Mr. Urdal's 8th grade students will go to the Museum of Flight and Ms. Quynn’s students will go to the Wing Luke Museum.
Then on Friday, April 26th, the students will switch and Mr. Urdal’s students will go to the Wing Luke Museum while Ms. Quynn’s students will go to the Museum of Flight.
Click HERE if you need another permission slip for Wing Luke.
HERE is the permission slip for Museum of Flight.
Student Artwork at the SAM
Congratulations to 6th Grader Ruby Whorton, 8th Graders, Sydney Dinnison, Michaela Coontz, Ariana Frigillana, Ngan Le, Lucas Lavoie, Michalska Rodriguez, and Andrei Hadley. Their artwork was selected to be on display at the Seattle Art Museum for the Seattle School District Art Show. Their work will be on display from now until May 13th in the main lobby of the museum. Join us at the art museum on Friday May 10th for Teen Night Out and the ceremony celebrating their art work! (See Ms. Baker with questions.)
Family Night is Tonight! - Thursday March 14th
Family Night is Tonight! Invite your family! It runs from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m in the Madison Commons. Let your Humanities teacher know if you will be attending with your family. Italian Sodas will be served!
3-14 is Pi Day
Not only is Exploratory and Literacy Night this Thursday from 6:30 - 8:00pm, but it is also pi day!
You can earn a prize on Thursday by memorizing the most digits of this infinite, irrational number in your grade level. Go to this website - Pi-Trainer - to practice your skills before the big competition.
See your math teacher for more information!
Progress Reports - Postponed
Today, Monday, March 11, was supposed to be a Progress Report day. Unfortunately, the new Power Teacher grade book program has encountered a major glitch that is not allowing teachers to appropriately print progress reports. Therefore, your child will NOT be coming home with Progress Reports today. The district is aware of the situation and working to fix the problem. We will be sending home quarter 3 progress reports as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience.
Library Chat
If you can't figure out what to read next, try going to the RIYL (Read If You Like...) Wiki! It's a great source of readalike books listed by theme/topic/author, including some you may have never thought of before like Bromance (romance for boys) or Twisted Endings. http://riyl.wikispaces.com/
THE HUB: YOUR CONNECTION TO TEEN READS
The Hub is a great blog sponsored by YALSA with content produced by librarians and teens together. This blog features great teen reads—recommendations, book trailers, award winners, audiobooks, and discussion forums. They are also hosting the 2013 Hub Reading Challenge that challenges teens to read or listen to at least 25 of 83 eligible titles by June 22nd. The Challenge started at the beginning of February, but it's still not too late to get signed up. Go to Hub Reading Challenge to find out more, sign up and get started reading!
Students of the Week March 4 - 8
Last week’s 8th Grade Top Dogs were Tyler and Ariana!
Last Week’s 7th Grade G-Dog was Emily Cossette! Emily pursues excellence in all she does academically while always keeping a positive attitude and a kind smile for everyone!
Last week’s 6th Grade Dog Stars were Braeden Swanson and Chris Rudolph. Braeden is a hard worker. She goes above and beyond what is expected of her both academically and in the classroom community. Chris is a standout student when it comes to his academic performance. He has high standards for himself and has high strong follow through.
Navigation 101 Reminder
Have you set up your conference dates with your families? If you have not, please confirm your student-led conferencedates soon! March 27, April 3 or April 10. Be sure to ask your advisory teachers for the available openings!
Spring Sports Announcements
If your student is interested in participating they must have a concussion form, a safety form and a sports physical on file. You can find these forms on Madison’s website or come to the main office to pick up forms. Sports physicals can be done through the Madison Wellness Center. Check the Madison website under services to see more information regarding the Wellness Center.
Track Team
CORRECTED DATE!!! First TRACK practice will be on THURSDAY, March 7. Practices will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Report to Mr. Urdal’s room (L204) at 2:45. Bring clothes and shoes appropriate for working out in sunny or rainy weather.
Track is a no cut sport; so if you are interested in running, competing, getting in shape, or just want to be part of an amazing team, turn your paperwork into the main office by March 7th.
Boys Soccer
Boy’s Soccer Tryouts are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. You must have a current sports physical and signed permission form on file in order to try out.
Ultimate Frisbee
Ultimate Frisbee Tryouts will be held on Monday, March 11. You must have your signed paperwork completed, signed and turned in, in order to play.
Volleyball
Volleyball Tryouts will be soon... Turn in your paperwork if you would like to try out.
Click Here to find release form to participate in athletics.
Click Here to find release form to participate in athletics.
Students of the Week Feb. 25 - March 1
Last week’s 6th Grade Dog Stars were William Nobis and Cali Januto. William is an alert, attentive, and responsible learner. Cali shows perseverance and dedication to her own learning and is a great model for her peers.
Last week’s 7th Grade G-Dog was Angelo Tambagan. Angelo is studious and quiet but has a sense of humor that makes him likeable and popular with his peers. He is also respectful to adults, responsible with his school work, and helpful to his classmates.
Last week’s Blue Angel was Hamdi Dirye (pronounced ham-dee deer-ya). Hamdi is always a cheerful helpful and the first to volunteer for any job. She happily helps her classmates and is often one of the first raise her hands. She always puts in 110% effort. Keep up the good work, Hamdi!
Wednesday, March 6 is a district wide two hour early release day. School will be dismissed at 12:20 on Wednesday. There are no M.O.S.T. activities, including sports on early release days.
Author Visits coming in March to Madison MS
This March, we are so lucky to have four great authors coming to visit Madison Middle School to promote literacy and to share about their latest books being released. During assemblies on three separate days, students will have the opportunity to hear from these authors and ask questions about the writing process and their new books. We would love for parents to join us for these events as well. How cool for our students (and us!!) to be able to see and hear from authors up close and personal! There will also be a book seller on site so that students can purchase and take home a personally autographed book that day. Price sheets will be going home with students soon. See below for the list of authors, their featured books and book trailers, and the day the author event is happening. Hope you can join us for one or all of these days!
- PATRICK CARMAN, author of the popular Skeleton Creek and Dark Hills Divide series, is back with a new dystopian trilogy series entitled Pulse. We are so excited to have our first male author visiting Madison Middle School! (Visiting Wednesday, March 6th during 3rd period in the cafeteria)
- JESSICA BRODY, author of My Life Undecided and The Karma Club, is out with her first book in a new science fiction series entitled Unremembered, set in a world where science knows no boundaries, memories are manipulated, and true love can never be forgotten. Jessica visited Madison MS last year and was a huge hit! (Visiting on Thursday, March 7th during 6th period in the cafeteria)
- LISA MCMANN, author of Dead to You, is out with the third book in the new Infinity Ring series entitled The Trap Door. In this time travel adventure series, the year is now 1850 and the nation is divided over the issue of slavery. (Visiting with Jennifer Nielsen on Tuesday, March 12th during 6th period in the cafeteria)
- JENNIFER NIELSEN, the author of The False Prince, is releasing the sequel entitled The Runaway King, set in a kingdom on the brink of destruction with a king gone missing. The False Prince is going to be one of our Bulldogs Read books next year, so I can't wait to meet and hear from this author. (Visiting with Lisa McMann on Tuesday, March 12th during 6th period in the cafeteria)
Madison Family Night - 3/14/13
Please join us for the next Madison Family Night on Thursday, March 14, from 6:30-8 p.m.
The evening’s theme is “The World is Text.” Sponsored by the Humanities and Exploratory Departments, the event will spotlight all the ways in which people use literacy skills in the 21st century. After enjoying a variety of student performances in the cafeteria, you’ll have the opportunity to choose between a number of hands-on activities or workshops.
Come write a poem and/or create art inspired by poetry. Play language and geography games. Learn how to make a difference in the world through social action and community service. Discover intriguing books to add to your reading list. Hear the latest about social media from the experts – our kids! Check out great projects created by students in the Unified Art and Multimedia classes. Learn the ins and outs of Writer’s Workshop and how you can support your writer at home.
Please return the RSVP form to your student’s Humanities teacher so that we can purchase enough snacks for everybody. We look forward to celebrating literacy with all of you!
Madison Track Announcement
Are you interested in joining the Bulldog Track Team this year? If so, get your paper work turned in! The necessary paperwork can be picked up in the main office or found on Madison’s Website, under “athletics.”
The first practice will be on March 7th. Practices begin in Mr. Urdal’s room (L204) at 2:45. Bring clothes and shoes appropriate for working out in sunny or rainy weather. Track is a no cut sport, so if you are interested in running, competing, getting in shape, or just want to be part of an amazing team, turn your paperwork into the main office by March 7th.
Drama and MOST Programs
HONK JR.” Live! Is coming soon to a theatre near you! Auditions for Madison’s Spring Musical will be held Wednesday, March 6th from 12:30-4:30pm. Rehearsals will be Tuesdays and Thursdays after school from March until May. Stop by the YMCA office or the main office to pick up a permission slip. This completed and signed form must be brought to the audition in order to participate.
Students will be asked to read a scene and sing a song from the show. Materials for auditions will be provided the day of auditions.
M.O.S.T. after school activities begin on Monday, February 25! Check the roster posted outside the YMCA office in the Commons to see if you made it into your first choice! Activities run from 2:30 to 4:15 Monday through Thursday. There are no afterschool activities on Fridays or Early Release days.
Thank You for your Support!
Early estimates are that we raised approximately $22,000! Included in this amount is the fund-an-item for Technology at Madison, which raised over $6000 thanks to the dream team - Mr. Gerston, Ms. Isaacson, and Mr. Rubio! These three teachers shared personal stories and observations of how technology purchased with PTSA donations keeps students engaged and learning. A special thank you to Mr. Rubio for donating back a prize basket he won to raise more money for all the students at Madison!
The second HUGE thank you goes to Mr. Meltzer and his 6th period math class. These games were some of the most popular making Mr. Meltzer the hardest working dealer all evening. Kudos to Mr. Meltzer and his students for making probability both educational and fun for everyone!
So many families, teachers, and staff contributed to Casino Night. They donated experiences, door prizes, and auction items. They made desserts, decorated the hall, volunteered at the event, and cleaned up at the end of the evening. The 150 people who purchased tickets and all the volunteers that made it happen all see the vision and importance that Madison community has on our students. They understand that we need to do what it takes to make it possible for every student to learn.
We would like to recognize the volunteers who made Casino Night possible:
Auction Team
Co-Chairs: Sarah Leggett and Natasha Woolfolk
Volunteer Coordinator: Lora Bunch
Invitations and Procurement: Stephanie Arid
Teacher/Family Experiences: Anne Weglin and Jasmine Riach
Ticket Sales: Donna Veenhuizen
Dessert Silent Auction: Trish Ruby-Hunt and Jen Watt
Decorations: Kathy Wimer and Tracy Hansmire
Finance: Jodi Bennett and Kelly Kimball
Wine Toss Procurement: Nicole Kuhn and Karen Lam
Music: Clark Bathum and Gary Gesellchen
Lighting: Sheldon and Sam Warshaw
MC and Auctioneer: Allison Carver
Fund-an-Item: Curt Gerston, Sara Isaacson, and Juan Rubio
Student Games:Scott Meltzer and the 6th period math class for designing the games.
Student Art: Lisa Baker and her students who created the festive artwork for the event.
Madison Teachers and Staff
Henterson Carlisle, John McDonald, Ann Swiftney, Jana Lyons, Pam Tihista, Jasmine Riach, Lisa Baker, Curt Gerston, Sara Isaacson, Juan Rubio, Scott Meltzer, Clark Bathum, Stacia Bell, Kendra Hoerst, Bryan Trotter, Amy O'Donoghue, Michael Thomas, Brendan Dundas, Sami Hoag, Lauren Divina, Jennifer Matter, JoAnn Acosta, Patti Crow, Nancy Beckett, Alyssa Eckhardt, Lydia Mora, and Auky Van Beek.
Behind the Scenes and Day of Volunteers
Cecilia McCormick, Kathy Lower, Loni Syltebo, Suzy Dirks, Roger Scholten, Debbie Stark, Darisa Greene, Karen Whorton, Susan Broadhurst, Kelley Gorman, Gina Allen, Paulette Penhallow, Karen Kasameyer, Julie Howell, Jean Williams, Donna Veenhuizen, Shana Allen, Shannon Day, Davonna Cufley, Candi Terao, Glynnis Vaughan, Judy Oheling, Greg Oheling, Roxann Drake, Nikki Page, Blythe Simmons, Chanel Christopher, Barb Mote, Stephanie Kimball, Regina Daigneault, and John Coats.
Desserts
Nicole Kuhn, Carol Bassett, Blythe Simmons, Loni Syltebo, Karen Whorton, Susan Ovens, Karen Kasameyer, Kathy Wimer, Debbie Starks, Shellie Nelson, Katie Fuller, Trish Ruby-Hunt, Anne Weglin, and Kara Centioli.
Special Thanks
Todd and Kristen Carden for donating the beer from Elliott Bay Brewery.
All the parents who donated wine and spirits.
The individuals and businesses who donated items for the auction and door prize baskets.
The teachers and families who donated the experience events.
West Coast Entertainment, Aaron Lindseth, Steven Miller and their crew.
Hall at Fauntleroy, Tuxedos and Tennis Shoes, Dave and Meg Haggerty, Kristin Beman, and the event staff.
Over the past six months, I've been amazed at the generous and giving community at Madison. Keep it up Madison! The PTSA is grateful for all you do!
Zelma Zieman - Madison PTSA President
College Bound Sign-Ups This Weekend
This will be the second Saturday sign up day! If you are a 7th or 8th grader and have not signed up yet, come to school on Feb. 9, from 11:00am to 12:30 pm and sign up for your College Bound Scholarships!!!!
February Annoucements
Congratulations to Ryan Nakatani and Cameron Tanyi for winning the drawing for Perfect Attendance for January! They will both be receiving 2 tickets to the Seattle Symphony for them and a guest. We will be drawing again for February for Symphony Tickets so you have a chance to win! Keep up the great attendance!”
Chinese New Year is coming on Feb 10. This is the Year of the Snake. New Year is the most important holiday of the year for Vietnamese and Chinese families. Everyone who can go home, does go home. Special foods that symbolize health, wealth and happiness are prepared for new year. Everyone cleans their home and goes to the temple to pray.
This Friday is “Eat Lunch with Your Child Day”. Invite a special adult to eat with you and get to know your friends.
6th Grade - Permission Slip
CLICK HERE if you need to download the permission slip for the Seattle Aquarium. Sixth Graders will be attending this field trip on Friday, February 22nd, 2013.
End of the Semester Information
The lunchroom is selling Izze and V-Fusion drinks during lunch at the cash machine for $1.00. Cash only and no $20.00 please.
PE T-shirts will be sold during all three lunches next week on Tuesday and Wednesday. $5.00 cash or check.
This is the last week for Semester 1 M..O.S.T. activities. New forms will be available and sent home with students on Monday, February 4. The new session will begin on Monday, February 25.
Friday is a day between semesters. There is no school for teachers and students on Friday, February 1.
Monday is the first day of Semester 2. Report to your Advisory class first thing Monday morning to pick up your new schedule.
Report cards for first semester will go home with students on February 12.
Engineering Discover Days
Engineering Discovery Days is an exciting opportunity for students of all ages and their families to gain useful knowledge and hands-on experience through exhibits, displays, and demonstrations about the world of engineering.
Register today to take part in the activities, tour the UW campus, and learn about the College of Engineering.
UW students and faculty collaborate to create fun, hands-on exhibits and displays to showcase to students and families ‘what engineers do’ and what engineering students are learning at the UW.
While both days are open to all, each day has a primary focus:
Friday April 26, 2013: Grades 4-8
Students and teachers participate in hands-on activities that demonstrate the exciting work of engineers.
Saturday, April 27, 2013: Grades 9-12
In addition to exhibits and activities, students and their families can learn about college admissions, scholarships and financial aid, UW housing and food options, and the honors program.
Ongoing updates about the event will be posted here:
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact:
Jessica Perkins (206-543-1770) in the Student Academic Services office.
PE Shirts Annoucement
PE t-shirts for 2nd semester PE students will be sold next week during lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday $5.00!
Students of the Week. Jan 22 - 25
This week’s 6th grade Dog Stars are Ruby Phillip and Adam Wayss.
Ruby is a strong leader with Penny Harvest as well as academics and peer support in the classroom.
Adam is respectful in class and he always participates and is willing to learn. He is hard working and motivated.
7th Grade’s Blue Angel this week is Tyler Lam. Tyler is kind, considerate and a diligent student. In small groups he is an involved motivated team member. Tyler is always developing himself to be the best he can be. He brings refreshing insights to his class work and projects. Tyler could win an award for “Most Polite”!
This week’s 7th grade G-Dog is Tess Carden. Tess is super responsible, highly motivated, and cares about others around her. She is unafraid to question, which leads to consistently thorough work.
8th Grade Top Dogs this week are Andres Schiller and Madison Brodahl.
Andrew is a hard worker and a great role model for his peers. He works well with anybody, gives input to class discussions, and asks great questions that further the learning of himself and his classmates. He is also very helpful, always lending a hand in class, at home and in his community.
Students of the Week!
6th Grade Dog Stars this week are Turner Mead and Lola Demurger.
Turner positively affects those around him. He is a very responsible student both academically and socially.
Lola consistently challenges herself and always sets extremely high standards for her work. She is a terrific writer, a thoughtful reader, and a wonderful musician.
7th Grade Blue Angel this week is Selam Russom.
Selam is cheerful and has a great sense of humor and makes learning a priority. Selam makes good use of her school time. And always has a big smile!
7th Grade’s pick for G-Dog this week is Vincent Tran.
Vincent is a very diligent, conscientious student. He is well-liked and he provides wonderful leadership skills when he is working in a small group. Emma Weglin was one of last week’s winners. Emma is a hard worker, is respectful to her teachers, and is a role-model to her peers on a daily basis.
8th Grade Top Dogs this week are Holden Watkins and Erica Bower.
Holden is a hard worker who is determined to do well in his classes. He is also thoughtful and willing to help others. Erica is always willing to help out other students or her teachers. She is friendly and kind to those around her.
Do You Want to Participate in the MLK Assembly?
Attention Students – ASB is looking for participants who wish to help us celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King and his dream for equality and respect. If you would like to perform in the assembly on January 25th – reading a poem, speech, quotes, singing, dancing, or some other act, audition for a spot. Your act should connect to our theme of equality and respect. Auditions will be held on Friday, January 18th and Tuesday January 22nd during lunches. These are the ONLY two days you can audition for the assembly. Individuals and groups welcome. Report to Mrs. Swiftney on the stage.
After-School Chinese Class at Madison
The Madison PTSA is investigating whether there is enough interest to start an after-school Chinese class. The first step is to determine the number of students who are interested. This is a parent-funded class, held once a week, probably on Wednesday. It would begin in February and would run through the end of the school year. The estimated cost is somewhere in the $15/session range, the final cost depends on how many children sign up.
If you are interested in your child learning Chinese after-school then please email johnrhopkins26@gmail.com. In the email include the number of years your child has been studying Chinese, if any, and if you are able to help John in any way, please add that to your email.
Geography Bee Results
The school Geography Bee was held on Monday, Jan. 14th. The top three finalists were:
- Jason Jonson – 3rd place
- Grant Matthews – 2nd place
- Andy Chin – 1st place
Students of the Week
6th grade Dog Star winner is Gheeda Hamam. Gheeda is hardworking, works well in groups and sets high standards for herself.
6th grade Dog Star is Mohamed Diriye . Mohamed works hard on his academics. He is an active participant in class and always works well in groups.
7th Grade Blue Angel is Noah Craig. Noah is respectful to peers and adults and is friendly and cheerful. Noah takes responsibility for his learning.
8th Grade Top Dogs this week are Dominic Fanucchi and Sidney Watts. Dominic is a great team player. He always carries his load while working in a group and comes to class prepared. Dominic is an avid reader.
PENNY HARVEST THANKS YOU!
After the Penny Harvest penny drive and Choice Activity fundraiser we totaled our pennies and we blew our old collection record out of the water! Approximately $1,000 was collected by Madison Middle School to help local non-profits. The 6th grade will be celebrating their collection win with a popsicle party, and Mr. Jenner’s advisory class wins a pizza party and trophy!
Way to go Bulldogs!
How Can You Help with Casino Night?
Click HERE to find out ways you can help.
Also, there is a planning meeting tomorrow evening, Tuesday January 8th at 7:00pm, in the library. See you there!
Happy New Year & Welcome Back!
School resumes today, Monday January 7th, after two weeks of a restful holiday.
Information on Casino Night:
What is Casino Night? A great way to mingle with other Madison parents and staff while raising money for a great cause. Participants gamble with play/fake chips so you can try your luck, risk free, at black jack, craps, Texas hold'em, red dog, Caribbean stud, and roulette, without losing any real money. A black jack table with celebrity dealers will be an event highlight - come meet our celebrity guests!
The event ticket covers the cost of appetizers, door prizes, and four hours of entertainment. The PTSA raises money through raffles, a silent auction, drinks,and most importantly , your generous donations. Our amazing team of volunteers promises an evening of fun and lots of surprises! Whether you are a high roller or a small potato gambler, come unwind and mingle while supporting our great school.
Don't miss out! Please return your RSVP by mail, or drop it off in Madison's front office, before January 15th to take advantage of the lower $60 per person ticket price.
After January 15th tickets go up to $70. If you have any questions, please contact the two co-chairs:
Natasha (boydwoolfolk@msn.com)
Sarah (sleggett61@yahoo.com ).
Students of the Week! Dec 17 - 21
The 6th grade team has four dog stars this week due to a field trip last week. Zoe Harper, Sophia Bell, Khalid Omer, and Travers Sorenson.
- Zoe is filled with enthusiasm in class and takes a genuine delight in learning
- Sophia is a quiet leader, she is positive and always meets or exceeds expectations.
- Khalid is curious and is always making connections in his learning. He also self advocates for his own learning.
- Travers is a very insightful student who elevates the level of discussion in any class he is in.
This week’s 7th grade blue angel is Miranda McCormick. Miranda stands out to her teachers because of her perpetual good attitude and hard work in class. She’s always willing to help out her classmates and does it with a smile!
Sophia Beach is this week’s G Dog! She tries hard every day, is respectful to her teachers and classmates, and has a great attitude!
Enjoy your time with family and friends. We’ll see you next year, on January 7th, 2013!
Open Enrollment is February 25 – March 8, 2013.
Madison Middle School tours will occur in February. Tour dates are not yet set.
CLICK HERE for the Early Enrollment information form.
Casino Night - Tickets on Sale Now!
Madison Casino Night invitations have gone out. Please return your RSVP to reserve your tickets today!
Whether you are a high roller or a small potato gambler, come have fun and mingle - proceeds support Madison.
Our biggest fundraiser of the year promises to be a festive, adults-only evening to socialize with other Madison families, teachers and staff. Enjoy gourmet food, wine, beer, non-alcoholic drinks, raffles, prizes and entertainment for everyone. Try your luck at blackjack, roulette, craps, Texas hold’em, red dog, or check out our celebrity VIP blackjack table.
CLICK HERE TO RSVP!
Click HERE for the Procurement Form
Spirit Week: Dec 17 - 21
Monday is Husky vs. Cougar Day!
Who is the better Washington college? The UW or WSU or Seattle U? Wear your Purple and Gold or sport your Crimson and Gray. Red and White works for Seattle U.
Tuesday is Soccer Day
Wednesday is Basketball Day
Thursday is Baseball Day
And you guessed it….Friday is WHACKY FAN DAY!!!
Stuents of the Week
This week’s 7th Grade Blue Angel is Cole Rupert! Cole is happy to go the extra mile, from putting extra effort into his classwork to helping out a classmate. He know how to both work hard and play hard!
This week’s G-Dog is Josh Carver! Josh is enthusiastic about learning and eager to do his best! Josh sets a great example for his classmates!
8th Grade Top Dogs Ulysses Lowe! Ulysses is polite, cooperative, hardworking and is happy to help out the group!
6th Grade will double up their students of the week next week due to a Field Trip to the King Tut Exhibit today.
Cookie Dough and Tote Pick Up at Madison NEXT Tuesday, December 18th
The fundraising totes and cookie dough will be available for pick up in the gym from 2-6pm. We highly recommend that if your student sold 4 or more tubs of cookie dough and, if they ride the bus or walk home, they should make arrangements to be picked up Tuesday afternoon. There is no storage space at Madison for the cookie dough.
Thank you to all the family volunteers, teachers, staff, and students who made the Madison Cookie Dough/Totes fundraiser a huge success. We raised approximately $27,000 total and over $11,300 for Madison. This funds ASB activities at Madison and is 20% of our yearly PTSA budget.
SPS Short Term Capacity Management Community Meeting
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
7-8:30pm in the Auditorium, John Stanford Center, 2445 3rd Ave. S., Seattle
- From SPS
Enrollment is growing at Seattle Public Schools, with almost 50,000 students this year. Projections show continued year-to-year increases in enrollment for the next five years, with an enrollment of more than 57,000 students by the 2021-22 school year, if current trends continue.
While the School Board approved a list of projects that would be funded if the Building Excellence (BEX IV) levy is approved by voters in February, the BEX revenue would not be available to meet next year's needs.
In the meantime, the District is developing a Short Term Capacity Management Plan, which will outline recommended changes to schools to ensure the District has enough seats to meet enrollment next fall. This plan will likely include some minor renovations and could add portable classrooms for next year.
The District invites the public to learn about the latest recommendations at a community meeting from 7-8:30pm on Tuesday, December 11. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions.
In addition, the Seattle School Board will hold a Work Session Wednesday, December 5 to study both the Short Term Capacity Management Plan and the New Student Assignment Plan (NSAP) Transition Plan for the 2013-14 school year.
Both issues are scheduled to be introduced at the January 9, 2013 School Board meeting, with board action on both short-term capacity management and NSAP Transition Plan scheduled for the January 23, 2013 board meeting.
For more information on BEX IV.
For more information on capacity management.
Basketball Game Today!
Thursday, December 6th - Basketball game at 4:30! Students must have a signed permission slip from parents in order to stay and cheer for Madison Bulldogs. Permission slips were handed out during all three lunches on Wednesday. We will not allow students to enter the gym without this permission slip. Ne Exceptions.
Friday is “Eat Lunch with your Student” Day at Madison. Invite your parent, guardian or favorite adult to join you for lunch on Friday. They can bring their lunch, bring you a special lunch, or buy lunch in Madison’s cafeteria.
December Happenings
Q & A with Principal Carlisle
Tuesday, December 11th
7:15-8:00am in the Madison Library
Madison Parents and guardians - please come join our Principal Mr. Carlisle for an informal question and answer session. Coffee, tea and a light snack will be provided.
Madison only 2- hr early release
Wednesday, December 12th
No after school activities on early release days.
No after school activities on early release days.
December PTSA meeting
Wednesday, December 12th 7:00pm
Madison Library
Come and see what your PTSA is doing for the Madison community. Everyone is welcome - parents, guardians, Madison teachers and staff.
Hope to see you there!
Madison Library
Come and see what your PTSA is doing for the Madison community. Everyone is welcome - parents, guardians, Madison teachers and staff.
Hope to see you there!
Madison MS Winter Concert
Thursday, December 13th 7:00pm
Madison Middle School Gym
Students have been working hard so come along to support the students and enjoy a GREAT show!
Students of the Week!
Congratulations to this week’s 6th Grade Dog Stars Arianna Guerra and Thomas Lappenbusch!
- Arianna is fun-loving, positive, focused, and always on task. She is eager to help others.
- Thomas takes responsibility for his behavior and he also looks for challenges academically. He is very positive and always smiling!
Congratulations to this week’s 7th Grade G-Dog and Blue Angel.
- Brandon Weglin is G-Dog! Brandon shows academic consistency, creativity, and respect to all on a daily basis.
- Marley Yamada-Nartker is this week’s Blue Angel. Marley is know by her teachers as always being responsible, respectful, and reliable. Way to go Marley!
Congratulations 8th Grade Top Dogs!
- So far this year, the 8th grade teachers have chosen the following 8th graders for the Top Dog award. They were chosen for their excellent citizenship qualities and their motivation towards academics.
- The Top Dogs so far this year have been: Isabella Johnson, Sean McCabe, Marley Nettey, Caden Snodgrass, James Applewhite, Amy Ijeoma, Yasmin Edey, Chris Picinich, Riley Montemayor, Ngan Le, Triffon Papahronis, and Tina Nguyen. Congratulation Top Dogs!!
Attention Bulldogs:
We’re three months in to the school year, so this is a perfect time for us all to pause and remind ourselves of Madison expectations.
Cell phones seem to be making an appearance. Remember, cell phones are to be turned off and kept in your locker during the school day - that means before school, after school, during lunch and passing times. If a teacher has specifically given permission for academic use inside their classroom, the cell phone is allowed ONLY during that ONE class for that ONE period. The rest of the time it should be in your locker. Consider this your one and only warning. If they are seen they will be held.
First offense – you may pick it up in the office at the end of the day
Second offense – phone is held in the office and parents must come to pick it up
Third offense – Student loses privileges of using a personal device for the rest of the quarter
Please remember we are a gum free and hat free campus. As the weather gets colder, hats become an article for warmth. Please remove the hat once you enter the building and leave it in your locker until you leave campus at the end of the day.
Information Night at WSHS
Attention 8th graders! West Seattle High School is hosting an information night for students interested in attending next year. Tuesday, December 4 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Check the Seattle Public Schools website for more information
Local Ladies take a Field Trip to IGNITE
On November 20, 2012, 21 Madison MS female 8th graders went to Microsoft as part of the IGNITE program.
Students got hands on experience at Microsoft with the programming language “Small Basic”. Women from high-tech careers at Microsoft helped students learn to code . They also presented about their careers followed by a Q & A session. Students had a chance to speak with the volunteers directly over lunch, which was provided.
The students were accompanied by Technology teacher, Mr. Rockwell, and school counselor, Mrs. Divina. This is the first year that Madison MS has participated in the IGNITE program which was introduced to the middle school counselors in June 2012.
Click HERE to learn more about IGNITE
Please welcome Madison's new Assistant Principal, Ann Swiftney
Introduction Letter from Assistant Principal Swiftney
Hello Madison Middle School Students, Families and Community,
I am very excited to be joining the community of Madison Middle School. Our school has a wonderful tradition of learning and success, and I am proud to be a part of this learning community.
So, who am I? For the past 18 years, I have been in a middle school teaching Humanities, coaching Cross Country, Volleyball, Gymnastics and Track, serving as ASB advisor, Athletic Director, and facilitating candidates as they pursue National Board Certification. I love middle school students! I find their energy and enthusiasm contagious. I want nothing more than to see every student reach their full potential. You have my commitment to work every day to make your child’s experience at Madison Middle School a safe and successful one.
I have called the Northwest home for my entire life. I received my Bachelors degree in Political Science from the University of Washington, and purple runs deep in my veins! In 2005, I earned a Masters in Education from Antioch University, and I received my Principal Certification from Seattle Pacific University.
My husband is also an educator, teaching IB chemistry at Skyline High School. My son is a freshman in college and my step-daughter is a 6th grader. Rounding out our family is Boone, Bailey and Bagheera, our dog and two cats. In my spare time, you’ll find me running, reading, watching movies about historical events, and being a fan at my children’s sporting events.
I look forward to getting to know each of you. Together, we can make 2012-2013 an incredible school year. Go Bulldogs!
Ann Swiftney
Thank You!
Wow, thanks to all of you who contributed 1,158 pounds of food to the Madison food drive!
Ms Rand and Ms Clement beat all of the other science teachers for collecting 419 pounds of food in their class.
Mr. Urdal and Mr. Trotter combined to collect 326 pounds of food.
Mr. Jenner collected 199 and Mr. Thomas collected 147.
Ms Quynn collected 120 pounds.
Thanks also to the ASB officers and other students who stayed after school Friday to sort through the food.
Together we are better.
Annoucements
Report cards went home with students on Wednesday. Please share your report card with your families. Help them log onto The Source to help you with your school priorities.
Thanks to all of the staff and students who contributed food for the Madison food Drive this year. With your help, we hope to make Thanksgiving better for 50 families at Madison this year. Together we are better. Thank you to Mr. Urdal, Ms. Quynn, Ms. Rand, Ms. Clement, Mr. Jenner, Mr. Thomas and Mr. Trotter.
Boys Basketball tryouts are being held again on Monday from 2:30 – 4:15.
Girls Basketball tryouts are being held again on Tuesday from 2:30 – 4:15. You must have all your paperwork submitted in order to try out.
Click the "Athletics" tab to find the basketball schedule for 2012 - 2013, both girls and boys.
Click the "Athletics" tab to find the basketball schedule for 2012 - 2013, both girls and boys.
Students if you need a flu shot please come talk to Ms. Mora in the Wellness Center today. You should have a flu shot if you have asthma or if you live with a parent who has a health problem such as asthma or cancer. Let’s all remember that washing our hands frequently is the best protection against getting sick.
Cookie Dough will be here in December! Our expected delivery date to Madison is December 18.
Yes! Madison students have school next week! Monday and Tuesday is a regular schedule. Wednesday all Seattle Public Schools have a one hour early dismissal. School will be dismissed at 1:20 on Wednesday. There is no school on Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday.
M.O.S.T – Boys Basketball Tryouts
Madison Boys Basketball tryouts are Thursday, November 15th from 2:30 – 4:15. You must have all the required paperwork submitted in order to participate.
Computer Science & Engineering Open House @ UW
WHAT: Participate in hands-on activities and visit research labs to find out what computer science is all about! UW Computer Science & Engineering students, faculty and academic advisors along with representatives from local technology companies will introduce you to the broad range of problems computer science can address.
WHO: Middle and high school students and their families.
WHEN: 1pm - 3pm on Saturday, December 8th, 2012
WHERE: UW Paul Allen Center for Computer Science & Engineering (free parking after noon on Saturdays!)
WHY: Celebrate Grace Hopper's Birthday and the beginning of Computer Science Education Week.
RSVP so that we get enough snacks and giveaways! Are you curious about what it takes to hack into common electronic devices... and protect them from future attacks? UW CSE's security group will be displaying research they have done on car hacking. Want to impress your friends? Learn some cool card tricks (and a little discrete math)!
Grace Hopper popularized the term "debugging" when a moth was found stuck in a computing machine she used, causing calculation errors. Do you know what it takes to make sure a program is bug free? Representatives from UW's Information school will help you debug code in a game-like environment. Have you always wondered what kind of thinking computer scientists engage in? Come solve Amazon.com's computational thinking puzzles to find out! All this and more at the CS Open House — we hope to see you there!
Food Drive Begins Today!
Today is the first day of the Madison Canned food drive. You can help hungry families in West Seattle by donating a can of food through your science classes. We are having a competition between each grade level to see who can collect the most food. We especially would like to have canned fruit, vegetables, soup, chili, pasta, pasta sauce, peanut butter and tuna. Help people and at the same time help bring fame and glory to your science class and your grade level.
MATH NIGHT IS TONIGHT!
6:30 - 8:00pm
Madison Commons
Italian Sodas will be Served.
See you there!
Madison Commons
Italian Sodas will be Served.
See you there!
Bulldogs Read Winners for October
For the month of October, it was a much tighter race between the grade levels, but 6th graders were still victorious with 215 Bulldogs Read books read. Our grand prize winner for the 6th grade was Meseret Habte who read Ten Miles Past Normal.
And in our competition between boys and girls, the gentleman at Madison had a respectable showing with 83 books read, but the ladies at Madison blew them out of the water with 215 Bulldogs Read books read this month alone—that’s more than they read in September. Our grand prize winner for the ladies was Sophia Green-Baskett who read Binky Under Pressure.
Our two honorable mention winners for October drawn from all students who read at least one Bulldogs Read book were Will Rasmussen who read Legend and Kristina Carpio who read Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life.
We’ve got new Bulldogs Reads books being added to the cart every day so be sure to check back in to get your next Bulldogs Read and get in on the competition!
University Sweatshirt Day!
We are celebrating the end of a successful first quarter on Friday, November 2, 2012
All staff and students are encouraged to wear their university sweatshirts. Students can wear their dream or favorite university sweatshirts. Some 8th graders have requested or suggested that they can wear their future high school sweatshirts, too!
See you tomorrow in your future school colors!
Eat Lunch with your Student Day!
Friday, November 2 is “Eat Lunch with your Child” day at Madison.
Invite Mom, Dad, Grandpa, Grandma, or your favorite adult to join you for lunch on Friday. Make sure your lunch guest knows our special Activity Day Schedule on Friday.
- 6th grade lunch is at 10:40.
- 7th grade lunch is at 11:15.
- 8th grade lunch is at 11:50
Private School Applications
Now is the time to bring your Private applications to the main office. It is important that you allow us enough time to process the teacher recommendation and records request.Please give your teachers up to a week in advance to complete your private school application.
Madison Costume Contest
Do you want to show some school spirit and have fun? On October 31 we are having our first ever Madison Halloween Costume contest for students and staff at lunch.
Dress up in one of three categories: scary, funny or creative. There will be a winner in each category at each lunch. There will also be three staff winners. All winners will be announced at lunch and at the end of the day on October 31.
Good Luck!
Fundraiser Packets due back TODAY and TOMORROW
The final turn-in dates for the fundraiser packets and money are due October 24th and 25th before school from 7:15-7:55 in the Commons
If you collected cash from your customers, if at all possible we kindly request that you send a check to cover all the cash you collect rather than sending the cash with your student. This is by no means a requirement, but it would make our order tallying and bookkeeping much easier and more efficient. Make checks payable to the
Madison PTSA.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Fundraiser Chair, Ronnie Applewhite, at 206-922-3657 or at ronnieapplewhite@gmail.com. Or visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/madisonfundraisers.
King Tut Permission Slip - 6th Grade
6th graders are going to King Tut!
Click HERE if you need a new permission slip.
Due to your advisory teacher on Friday, October 26th.
Cybersafety Presentation Tonight (October 17th) in Madison Commons at 6:30pm
Detective Stefanie Thomas from the Seattle Police Department will talk with Madison parents and students about cybersafety. Think you know all about what to do and what not to do online? After hearing Detective Thomas, it just may change the way you view and post information on the internet, especially your son or daughter's social network sites. Learn the basics about teaching your child good internet safety and etiquette.
For the past two years, Detective Thomas has been the public face of internet safety in the Seattle area. Please join us to learn how to keep kids out of online trouble and prevent cyber-bullying.
For those folks unable to make tonight's presentation here is a video link to Detective Thomas' Cybersafety Presentation given last year at Denny MS.
westseattleblog.com/2011/01/keeping-kids-safe-while-online-spd-expert-denny
Fundraiser – Incentive Prize Day Today, October 17th
This Wednesday, October 17th, we will have our second incentive prize day for our fundraiser. Students who are eligible for prizes should bring their signed prize coupon(s) to The Commons in front of the stage, starting at 7:15 a.m. until 7:55. Please note that while students may turn in their fundraiser packets on the 17th if they are done selling, they still have the following week to sell items.
Students who are not planning on turning in their packets on the 17th should just bring their prize coupon(s) and leave their fundraiser packets and money at home. This will decrease the chances of packets and/or money getting misplaced. The final turn-in dates are October 24th and 25th. Please see the attached link "Fundraiser Advisory" for more information.
Events at Hiawatha
Teen Flashlight Hunt on Thursday, October 18 at 7:00p.m
Loads of prizes and candy await all hunters at Hiawatha Community Center. A best dressed prize will be awarded at the conclusion of the hunt. Dress warmly and bring a flashlight and goodie bag.
Seattle Parks and Recreation Youth Basketball Coed Sign Ups are happening now at Hiawatha!
Hiawatha Community Center also has an after school open gym to shoot hoops, play ping pong, do weight training and drop in on free cooking and yarn works classes.
Cartoonist Raina Telgemeier visits the library!
Cartoonist Raina Telgemeier, author and illustrator of two graphic novels entitled Smile and Drama, visited the Madison libray today to talk with kids about her passion for reading, writing, and especially cartooning! What a great opportunity for students to meet an actual author and illustrator. And she left a cartoon drawing of her main character, Callie, to decorate our library. She'll be doing another book signing Tuesday night (tonight) at 7pm at the Ravenna Third Place Books.
Admiral Theatre now showing the documentary film BULLY
Admiral Theatre in West Seattle is showing the documentary film BULLY through this Thursday, October 18th, with screenings at 1:15 and 7pm. It is rated PG-13 for language. See below for the movie trailer and a note from the producers about this important film.
Over 13 million American kids will be bullied this year, making it the most common form of violence experienced by young people in the nation. The documentary film BULLY, directed by Sundance and Emmy-award winning filmmaker, Lee Hirsch, brings human scale to this startling statistic, offering an intimate, unflinching look at how bullying has touched five kids and their families.
BULLY, is a beautifully cinematic, character-driven documentary. At its heart are those with huge stakes in this issue whose stories each represent a different facet of America’s bullying crisis. Filmed over the course of the 2009/2010 school year, BULLY opens a window onto the pained and often endangered lives of bullied kids, revealing a problem that transcends geographic, racial, ethnic and economic borders. It documents the responses of teachers and administrators to aggressive behaviors that defy “kids will be kids” clichés, and it captures a growing movement among parents and youths to change how bullying is handled in schools, in communities and in society as a whole.
Watch the Movie Trailer
Watch the Movie Trailer
Annual Seattle Public Schools LGBT Families Dinner
Lisa Love is thrilled to announce the annual Seattle Public Schools LGBT Families Dinner coming up Thursday, November 8th from 6-8pm at the NOVA/Seattle World School. Notices will be going home from schools over the next few weeks, so watch for those as well. Attached is a flyer with more information. I do hope you will be able to join us at this wonderful and welcoming event. As you know, this is two days after Election Day —a great time to seek community.
Please RSVP to me, Lisa Love, with your name and the number of people in your party. See you in November!
Lisa Love - Seattle Public Schools Health Intervention Office
(206) 252-0982 email: LLove@seattleschools.org
Free Skate Friday, October 12th
Highland Ice Arena is hosting a Free Skate on Friday, October 12 from 9:30 – 5:30 p.m. Admission is free for everyone! Bring your own skates or rent a pair for $3.00.
Online Help Video
Click play to see an online video that helps you navigate through the Source and Fusion!
Author Talk with Raina Telgemeier
Raina Telgemeier, author of Smile and her newest book entitled Drama, will be visiting Madison Middle School to talk with classes during 6th period on October 16th about the writing process and her newest book, Drama. For those students that are not able to attend the talk, they will still be able to purchase Raina's books during advisory and have them signed by her in person. Both of her books will be available for sale for $12.03 (tax already included--make checks payable to Third Place Books). Contact Ms. Bell in the library if you have any questions.
Make Madison Better - Be Cybersmart
Mark your calendar for October 17 at 6:30 pm at Madison. Detective Stephanie Thomas from the Seattle Police Department will talk with Madison parents and students about cybersafety. Think you know all about what to do and what not to do online? After hearing Detective Thomas, it just may change the way you view and post information on the internet, especially your son or daughter's social network sites. Learn the basics about teaching your child good internet safety and etiquette.
For the past two years, Detective Thomas has been the public face of internet safety in the Seattle area. Please join us to learn how to keep kids out of online trouble and prevent cyber-bullying.
Zelma Zieman, PTSA President
Save the Date - MATH NIGHT 2012!
Math Night
Thursday November 8th, 2012
6:30 - 8:00pm
Madison Middle School Commons
6:30 - 8:00pm
Madison Middle School Commons
Come to an evening of fun activities, games, online trainings, raffles, refreshments, and maybe even a game of "are you smarter than a middle schooler."
If you would like to volunteer with this family evening event or have ideas you would like to share with the math department, please contact:
Lora Bunch (volunteer coordinator) - llbunch@seattleschools.org
Scott Meltzer (math department head) - scmeltzer@seattleschools.org
If you would like to volunteer with this family evening event or have ideas you would like to share with the math department, please contact:
Lora Bunch (volunteer coordinator) - llbunch@seattleschools.org
Scott Meltzer (math department head) - scmeltzer@seattleschools.org
Girls Soccer Schedule
CLICK HERE to see the 2012 girls soccer schedule for the season.
You may also look at the "Athletics" tab to see sports schedules for the year.
Eat Lunch with your Student Days!
You are welcome into Madison Middle School (typically the first Friday of the month) to eat lunch with your student or child. This gives parents the oppotunity to see the school, meet your child's friends, and bring some yummy food to school! Please check in with the main office to receive a visitor's pass before you go into the cafeteria.
The first day is next Friday, October 5th!
6th Grade Lunch: 10:35 - 11:05
7th Grade Lunch: 11:05 - 11:35
8th Grade Lunch: 11:35 - 12:05
Future Dates: November 2nd, December 7th, January 11th , February 8th, March 1st, April 5th, May 3rd, June 7th
Madison Update - Week 3!
Remember to turn in your Free and Reduced Meal applications.
On October 18, 2012 students will roll over to full pay status if a new application has not been approved confirming their continued eligibility for free or reduced priced meals. Families with students affected by the rollover (ie. no new application approved) are responsible to pay full price for meals until the point that eligibility is re-established.
M.O.S.T. Forms went home with students on Monday. If you are interested in participating in a program after school, simply return the signed form and wait for more information. After school activities are from 2:30 until 4:30 on select days (depending on the activity), Monday through Thursday. There are no afterschool activities on Fridays or on early release days. M.O.S.T. activities will begin October 1.
Advanced Learning Nomination forms are now available on the Seattle Public Schools website for applying for Academically Gifted or Academically Highly Gifted placement for the 2013-2014 school year. These completed forms are due October 4, 2012.
Today (9/26/12) is a district wide two hour release day. Madison students will be released at 12:20 on Wednesday, September 26.
Class Syllabi went home with students yesterday, along with student schedules. Please give these to your parents and ask them to bring your schedule with them on Thursday to Curriculum Night. Curriculum Night is this Thursday from 6:30-8:00 p.m. This is an adult event. Students and siblings are encouraged to remain at home Thursday evening.
See you at Curriculum Night!
See you at Curriculum Night!
Banned Books Week: September 30-October 6
This year is the 30th anniversary of Banned Books Week, an event that celebrates the freedom to read and the importance of ensuring the availability of all viewpoints to those who wish to read them.
Madison Middle School will kick off this event with an assembly this Friday put on by actors from Book-It Theatre called “Danger: Books!”
We will also have a book display in the library with some of the books from the Top Ten Most Challenged Books list from the past ten years. To find out more about this event, please visit http://www.ala.org/advocacy/banned/bannedbooksweek.
Navigation 101
All Madison students are required to facilitate their own student-led conference in the Spring. These conferences typically last 20min and the students share their working portfolio with their parents and advisory teachers.
Dates for the Navigation 101 conferences are:
- Wednesday March 27th, 2013
- Wednesday April 3rd, 2013
- Wednesday Aprill 10th, 2013
These are all Madison-only early release dates and the time slots for conferences will be approximately 12:30-4:00pm. Your advisory teacher can make accommodations if these times do not work.
Sign up for your student-led conference on curriculum night! Or anytime thereafter.
CLICK HERE to find out more about Navigation 101 and student-led conferences.
Ultimate Frisbee Schedule
You Can Buy School Pictures Online!
Students had their school picture taken yesterday. If you did not bring an order form yesterday and would like to buy pictures, you may bring your order form to the main office or order on line at lifetouch.com before Monday. Picture Re-take day will be Thursday, October 18.
Join Penny Harvest!
Hello Madison Bulldogs! Penny Harvest is a national program looking for kids that love to help others! Penny Harvest teaches us that we have the power to make change within our community. It is a great starting place for getting involved with school activities and go on to other leadership positions in your school career.
Students will run an all-school penny drive and by the end of the drive, they have $1,000 to give away to any charities they choose. Past charities the kids have chosen include animal aid organizations, homeless groups, anti-bullying groups and more. If you are interested in joining Penny Harvest, please email me with any questions you might have.
Along with gathering pennies we also do some fun things like pizza parties and outings to Menchies or Freshy’s coffee. This is my 3rd year running Penny Harvest and I am looking forward to it!
Feel free to contact me at stacey.riley@comcast.net or call the Madison Office or Madison YMCA office. Penny Harvest counts toward community service hours that are required for 7th and 8th graders. This group tends to be made up of 6th graders, but we welcome all grade levels!!! We will meet once a week starting sometime in September.
Students will run an all-school penny drive and by the end of the drive, they have $1,000 to give away to any charities they choose. Past charities the kids have chosen include animal aid organizations, homeless groups, anti-bullying groups and more. If you are interested in joining Penny Harvest, please email me with any questions you might have.
Along with gathering pennies we also do some fun things like pizza parties and outings to Menchies or Freshy’s coffee. This is my 3rd year running Penny Harvest and I am looking forward to it!
Feel free to contact me at stacey.riley@comcast.net or call the Madison Office or Madison YMCA office. Penny Harvest counts toward community service hours that are required for 7th and 8th graders. This group tends to be made up of 6th graders, but we welcome all grade levels!!! We will meet once a week starting sometime in September.
Madison is "Doing the Puyallup!"
The whole school will head to the Puyallup Fair on Friday, September 21st. Permission slips will be passed out in advisories on Monday, September 10th and are due, at the latest, on Friday September 14th.
The cost is $10 for transportation.
This is a traditional community building field trip that we do every year. Students are invited to bring their own money for rides, food and games.
CLICK HERE to print off another copy of the permission slip.
See you at the Puyallup!
Curriculum Night
Welcome Back to School Madison.
We would like to welcome parents and guardians to curriculum night on Thursday, September 27th from 6:30 - 8:00pm.
During this evening event, you will have the opportunity to get to know your students' teachers and what their learning goals, objectives and standards are for the year.
See you then!
Supply List
Click HERE to find the supply list for 2012 - 2013 school year.
Attention: Schedules
"By administrative request, 2012-2013 schedules will not be displayed until the first day of school because schedules are not final."
Graduation Pictures!
Hey future 9th graders,
Your photos are ready. There are many varieties of packages and special items you can order. It's easy!
Go to www.lifetouchevents.com and enter the password:MMS12
Then all you do is follow the online directions and get your pictures!
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to call Lifetouch at:
Customer Service
1-800-562-5195
Celebrate....
- The Achievements.
- The Victories.
- The Fun.
Summer Math Practice
Happy Summer Madison!
Just because you don't have classes, doesn't mean you can't still improve upon your academic skills. Check out these websites below to help you maintain your math skills over the summer.
Helpful Resources:
Enjoy your time off!
Summer Reading Ideas
Madison students and staff checked out almost 13,000 books this year from the school library! Wow--that is some fantastic reading! Keep that momentum going over the summer by visiting your Seattle Public Library or the King County Public Library. Or for other sites to find great books, go to:
To set up an account with One Click Digital in order to download FREE audiobooks this summer, go to http://library.seattleschools.org/oneclickdigital/oneclickdigital.html and follow the prompts.
For some great tips on helping your child get reading this summer, go to http://www.readkiddoread.com/uploads/summerreadingtips.php.
JUST A REMINDER THAT ALL LIBRARY BOOKS WERE DUE BACK THIS PAST MONDAY, JUNE 11TH. Thank you for helping your student find their overdue books so that we can get them back on the shelves in the library. And keep up the awesome reading!!
MOST: End of the Year Celebration!
Thursday, June 7 is Madison's Student Success Celebration during all three lunches! There will be a BBQ and fun on the big bouncy toy! The lunch menu on Thursday will be Cheeseburger or Veggie Burger, Baked Beans, Corn on the Cob, Crunchy Vegetables, Coleslaw, Watermelon, Cookie and Milk. As usual, adult Lunches are $4.00. Student lunches are $3.00, unless you are free or reduced.
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THIS WEEK: Thursday, June 7th Orchestra and Jazz Band Concerts Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. Musicians must arrive dressed and pressed by 6:15.
Thursday is Madison's last day of the M.O.S.T. program! There will be no 4:30 p.m. school buses after this Thursday. Thank you Katie, Dreena and all of our Madison M.O.S.T. Instructors for a great school year filled with fun and learning!!!
Furthermore,
THIS WEEK: Thursday, June 7th Orchestra and Jazz Band Concerts Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. Musicians must arrive dressed and pressed by 6:15.
Finding Kind: A Movement and Documentary
IndieFlix is proud to present the documentary Finding Kind. This powerful film is part of the Kind Campaign, a movement that brings awareness and healing to the effects of meanness within "girl world."
Date: June 12, 2012
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Madison Middle School Library
Support: Girls at Madison (no admission fee) by attending a screening!
Finding Kind was recently nominated for the Social Justice Award for Documentary Film and has been written about by CBS News, Variety and the Huffington Post.
CLICK HERE for more information.
CLICK HERE for a list of print and web resources on bullying.