Upcoming Events
5/16/2012
- Two-Hour Early Dismissal: Professional Development5/18/2012
- 6th Grade Field Trip - Seward Park 5/25/2012
5/28/2012
- NO SCHOOL: Memorial Day HolidayNews and Events
Coming Soon: Madison Yearbooks!
Yearbook sales will be on May 29-31 during advisory.
More info about cost and other details coming soon...
GOLDEN LINES: Favorite lines from favorite books!
Check out the video below of a recent Golden Line library project with Ms. Hoerst's 8th graders. If you want to submit your own Golden Line (favorite line from a favorite book), talk to Ms. Bell in the library.
Annual Talent Show Coming Soon!
The Talent Show is on Friday, June 1. Participants have been working hard to prepare their acts, and we’re looking forward to sharing them with an audience. Please remember how much courage it takes to get up on stage, and reward our performers with appropriate applause. We guarantee a good time for all!
Who: Madison Students
What: Madison Annual Talent Show
When: Friday, June 1st -- 1st, 2nd and 3rd periods
Where: Madison Commons
Why?: To show our talents
Who: Madison Students
What: Madison Annual Talent Show
When: Friday, June 1st -- 1st, 2nd and 3rd periods
Where: Madison Commons
Why?: To show our talents
Information about Soccer, ASB, and Penny Harvest!
Boys Soccer! Your season celebration will be next Tuesday, May 15 during Advisory in the Commons! Bring any jerseys and shorts you may have to turn in. If your uniforms are not returned, there will be a large fine! Make sure to be in the Commons during Advisory!
Are you interested in being an ASB Student Representative for your class next school year?? Help plan assemblies and dances! Be a voice for your peers! Come to a meeting on Monday during Advisory on the back stage to learn more about the elections and what ASB is. Be there at 2:00 p.m. to get started because there will be a lot to learn! Go Bulldogs!!
Help Penny Harvest with an All-School Food Drive to Benefit the West Seattle Food Bank and Earn Community Service Hours! All grade levels are welcome! Students will bring nonperishable goods to the Advisory classroom until June 8. Help us collect the goods, count the donations and give the winning advisory classroom a popsicle and ice cream party! Come by the YMCA office for a M.O.S.T. form. Penny Harvest meets on Mondays after school from 2:30 – 4:30.
Madison Bulldog Yearbooks are coming!!! Stay tuned for more information about pre-sales!
May Announcements
Hey Madison, remember to give yourself all the breaks you can to do your best on the MSP testing this week. Get plenty of sleep, eat breakfast and try to keep stress to a minimum. Your teachers are here to support and cheer you on! Show us what you can do! We are rooting for all of our Madison scholars!
Seattle Schools Summer Music at West Seattle High School: Student musicians who have just completed grades 4 – 8 and who have at least a year of experience playing an instrument are invited to participate in this three-week program, running from June 25, through July 13. Students may attend just one or two weeks. From 9:00 to noon each day, students participate in band, strings, jazz, and/or small ensembles, culminating in a weekly mini concert. Come by the main office for more information.
The Museum of Flight Aerospace Camp Experience (ACE) will once again be hosting a summer day camp for kids who are excited about aerospace and aviation! Campers launch rockets, create aircraft, experience microgravity, build robots, and pilot actual airplanes. Come by the main office for more information.
Science Night: This Thursday!
Hey Bulldog Scientists! Come to Madison’s Science night this Thursday evening from 6:30 – 8:00. There will be guest speakers and demonstrations on topics ranging from Nanotechnolgy to Owl Pellet Dissection, Rocks and Middle School Brains! Get a smoothie made by a bicycle- powered machine. See the science projects of our students. Meet the corn snakes of room 204, Peanut Butter and Jelly. Remember, science is cool, and so is Science Night.
Spring Book Fair
Madison Middle School's spring book fair is coming up next week, Wednesday - Friday. This book fair will be hosted by University Book Store and, unlike the fall book fair through Barnes & Noble, this time the book fair display will be set up on the main stage in the cafeteria.
You will be able to visit the book fair to purchase books during lunchtime on Wednesday-Friday and after school. The book fair will also be open during Science Night on Thursday, May 3rd.
You can also order online using the group code MMS. Along with a great selection of new books, there may also be some University of Washington items available for purchase for all of you Husky fans out there.
So mark your calendars for May 2nd through May 4th and plan on visiting the book fair on the back stage in the cafeteria.
Happy book shopping!
Opening of 2012 Naramore Show
Summary:
Over 200 works of student art on display at SAM!
Description:
Naramore 2012 Middle and High School Art Show Opening Celebration:
Seattle Art Musuem
Friday, April 13
6-7 p.m.
The community is invited to the opening celebration of the Naramore 2012 Middle and High School Art Show April 13 at the Seattle Art Museum.
The exhibition of more than 200 artworks will be on display April 13 to May 27 at the downtown art museum. About 150 students from Seattle Public Schools will participate in this year’s Naramore exhibition. Various media and techniques – including ceramics, pencil, oil and acrylic painting, collage, and photography – will be on display.
The evening’s opening night ceremony will feature SAM’s Teen Night Out which will include live music, art tours, open mic, free admission and a showing of Gauguin & Polynesia: An Elusive Paradise.
The Naramore exhibition is named after Floyd J. Naramore, a Seattle Public Schools architect who, from 1919 to 1941, designed more than 22 schools.
Location:
Seattle Art Museum
1300 First Ave.
Seattle, WA 98101
Contact:
Kyle Minaglia
Project Manager, Naramore Art Exhibit
kfminaglia@seattleschools.org
(206) 252-0050
Description:
Naramore 2012 Middle and High School Art Show Opening Celebration:
Seattle Art Musuem
Friday, April 13
6-7 p.m.
The community is invited to the opening celebration of the Naramore 2012 Middle and High School Art Show April 13 at the Seattle Art Museum.
The exhibition of more than 200 artworks will be on display April 13 to May 27 at the downtown art museum. About 150 students from Seattle Public Schools will participate in this year’s Naramore exhibition. Various media and techniques – including ceramics, pencil, oil and acrylic painting, collage, and photography – will be on display.
The evening’s opening night ceremony will feature SAM’s Teen Night Out which will include live music, art tours, open mic, free admission and a showing of Gauguin & Polynesia: An Elusive Paradise.
The Naramore exhibition is named after Floyd J. Naramore, a Seattle Public Schools architect who, from 1919 to 1941, designed more than 22 schools.
Location:
Seattle Art Museum
1300 First Ave.
Seattle, WA 98101
Contact:
Kyle Minaglia
Project Manager, Naramore Art Exhibit
kfminaglia@seattleschools.org
(206) 252-0050
Great Start to Navigation 101
Thank you parents and staff for starting off strong with day one of Navigation 101/Student Led Conferences!
Next conferences are scheduled for:
- Wednesday, April 4th
- Wednesday, April 11th
- (Both are Madison-Only Early Release Days)
Beauty and the Beast April 6th and 7th
Come One, Come All to Madison Middle School's first musical....'Beauty and the Beast'!!
This is very exciting for the Madison community!! Help us spread the word to the community! Below is all the information you will need to know:
This is very exciting for the Madison community!! Help us spread the word to the community! Below is all the information you will need to know:
· When: Friday, April 6th at 7pm and Saturday, April 7th at 10am
· Where: West Seattle High School's Theatre
· Tickets: Can be purchased in the mornings at Madison Middle School before school this week! Also, feel free to come by Madison's Main Office during the school day.
· Prices: $10 per ticket
Get you tickets while they last!!! Madison is VERY excited!!! Hope you can make it!!!
Expanding Your Horizons @ Seattle U
Last weekend Madison had close to 70 girls attend the Expanding Your Horizons Event at Seattle University.
These girls:
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love trying things they've never tried before?
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aren't afraid of a mouse (the computer kind) or a rat (the animal kind)?
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thinks taking classes on a college campus would is fun?
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believes science and math and computers are not just for boys?
Seattle University offered the Seattle Expanding Your Horizons (SEYH) conference each year. These conferences offer girls in 6th-8th grade a day of career exploration in math, science and technology. The SEYH conference is currently held at the Seattle University campus, in Seattle, Washington.
Madison had the greatest attendance compared with all the schools. Thank you Ms. Hoag and Ms. Andreasen for organizing this fun field trip!
Exploratory Night - This Thursday!
Madison Middle School Exploratory Night Celebration
Thursday, March 15th 2012
6:30-8:00pm
Bring the whole family and join us for student performances, computer demonstrations, hands-on activities, and a "gallery walk" of exploratory class projects.6:30-8:00pm
It will be held in the Madison Middle School Commons and nearby classrooms. Refreshments provided.
Hope to see you there!
AUCTION UPDATE!
MADISON AUCTION COMING UP! ~ Saturday, March 10, 2012 5:00pm
Save the Date for the annual Madison Auction!
Save the Date for the annual Madison Auction!
Saturday, March 10th at 5:00pm.
Held at:
The Hall at Fauntleroy
9131 California Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98136
9131 California Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98136
CLICK HERE to purchase your tickets for the auction or look for opportunities to donate items or money for this fundraiser.
3/2 FRIDAY: Please don't forget to contribute to the classroom baskets for the Madison PTSA Auction this year. The deadline for donations has been extended to this FRIDAY, March 2ND ~ Contribute gift items, restaurant gift cards, garden or cooking items, treats for dogs or party supplies. Send in a cash or check and we'll do the shopping for you. THE AUCTION IS COMING SOON, SATURDAY, MARCH 10TH STARTS AT 5PM!
Items will be collected for the following themes:
- Green Thumb
- Throw a Party!
- Dinner and a Movie
- Man’s Best Friend (dogs)
- The Gourmet
- Gift Giving
Spirit Week!
Dig through your closets and hit up the local thrift store because this week is....
SPIRIT WEEK!
Monday - Disaster Day! Come looking like a disaster!
Tuesday - Twin Day! Pick a friend to be your twin!
Wednesday - Crazy Hair Day! Let it be crazy!
Thursday - Alien Invasion! Look like visitors from any galaxy!
Friday - Pajama Day! Wear your pajamas!
Make sure to keep it school appropriate and most of all Have Fun!!!
Literacy Night Rescheduled
Come to Madison for Literacy Night take two!
Literacy Night is rescheduled for Thursday, February 16th from 6:30-8pm. Hopefully it doesn't snow! See details below about what to expect.
Madison Auction: March 10th
Save the Date for the annual Madison Auction!
Saturday, March 10th at 5:00pm.
It will be held at:
The Hall at Fauntleroy
9131 California Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98136
9131 California Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98136
CLICK HERE to purchase your tickets for the auction or look for opportunities to donate items or money for this fundraiser.
Last year's auction was a success. Madison was able to use the money to purchase new text books, a new Mac lab, technology to support student learning, supplementary curriculum items, and much more.
The auction team is putting together class baskets. To participate in building these baskets CLICK HERE to see what is needed for the Madison Classroom Baskets.
Another way to participate is to donate items to auction off! CLICK HERE to see procurment ideas.
Thanks for all your support. Go Bulldogs!
Last year's auction was a success. Madison was able to use the money to purchase new text books, a new Mac lab, technology to support student learning, supplementary curriculum items, and much more.
The auction team is putting together class baskets. To participate in building these baskets CLICK HERE to see what is needed for the Madison Classroom Baskets.
Another way to participate is to donate items to auction off! CLICK HERE to see procurment ideas.
Thanks for all your support. Go Bulldogs!
West Seattle High School Open House
West Seattle High invited parents of 8th grade students into their school to learn more about what they have to offer. These dates include:
School Tours. 8:30am - 10am
- Tuesday, January 10th
- Thursday, February 9th
Information Night. 6:30pm - 8pm
- Thursday, February 16th
See flyer attached for more information. CLICK HERE
Madison Middle School Literacy Night
January 19th, 2012
6:30pm - 8:00pm
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Madison Commons, Library, & Band Room
What do Bulldogs READ and WRITE?
WE WILL BE RAFFLING OFF A KINDLE AND MANY BOOK GIFT CERTIFICATES!!!
What do Bulldogs READ and WRITE?
WE WILL BE RAFFLING OFF A KINDLE AND MANY BOOK GIFT CERTIFICATES!!!
- Meet Reading and Humanities staff!
- Listen to student presentations and peformances!
- Celebrate Student Writing from Workshop! Read student writing including favorite lines, small moments, essays, letters and poems.
- Bring a BOOK, take a BOOK at the BOOK SWAP!!!
- Create Poetry from words found in publications.
- Collaborate on writing at the Madison story wall.
- Play literacy games.
- Read and/or write with your younger siblings.
- Have a snack!
- Win a raffle prize!
Happy Winter Break
Best wishes from Madison Middle School.
See you next year!
Madison Celebrates Awards
Madison received the School of Distinction Award for the fourth consecutive year. This award is for students who signify outstanding improvement in reading and math. This puts us in the top 5 percents of highest improving public schools in the state.
Madison also earned a national award for career awareness and exploration. Navigation 101 contributed to us winning this award. A big thank you to counselors, teachers, and volunteers for carefully planning and executing this program for our students and families.
Be Cool... Pack the School!
Are you here at school every day? If you are, each week you may see your name on the wall in the main hallway. Each week you are on that list, you will be entered into a monthly drawing. You could win a prize for yourself, your family, and/or help your class get a party. Here are the winners for November:
Individuals:
- 8th Grade = Robert Richmond
- 7th Grade = Austin Grambihler
- 6th Grade = Max Gleason
Family = Jackson Vissir
Class = Cohen/Walters 6th period WA State History class.
CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE WHO MAKES ATTENDANCE IMPORTANT!
You could be one of the winners for December. Make sure you are here and in class!!
You could be one of the winners for December. Make sure you are here and in class!!
Book Fair @ Barnes & Noble: Dec. 2-9
Our Madison Book Fair through Barnes & Noble starts on December 2nd and runs through next Friday, December 9th.
To benefit Madison Middle School with your purchase, you can shop at any Barnes & Noble store with the voucher your student brought home earlier this week (more vouchers available in the library at Madison) or you can shop online at bn.com/bookfairs and enter the code 10619799 at checkout. You can even email that code to friends and family across the country so that they can help Madison too. A percentage of all of your purchases (books, CDs, movies, Nooks, lattes in the cafe) made between Dec. 2nd and 9th will go towards the purchase of new books for Madison's library.
And don’t forget that our kickoff event is happening tonight, December 2nd, from 6:30-8pm at the Westwood Village Barnes & Noble in West Seattle. Hope to see you out!
To benefit Madison Middle School with your purchase, you can shop at any Barnes & Noble store with the voucher your student brought home earlier this week (more vouchers available in the library at Madison) or you can shop online at bn.com/bookfairs and enter the code 10619799 at checkout. You can even email that code to friends and family across the country so that they can help Madison too. A percentage of all of your purchases (books, CDs, movies, Nooks, lattes in the cafe) made between Dec. 2nd and 9th will go towards the purchase of new books for Madison's library.
And don’t forget that our kickoff event is happening tonight, December 2nd, from 6:30-8pm at the Westwood Village Barnes & Noble in West Seattle. Hope to see you out!
Pick Up Cookie Dough this Friday!
Cookie Dough is arriving this Friday, December 2nd for your students to deliver! If you know you have more than a few buckets of cookie dough, you may want to help provide transportation for your student to take them home. Thanks for your support - our fundraiser was a success!
Science Class Food Drive is in Full Effect!
Bring cans to your science class to help Madison prepare Thanksgiving baskets for families in need.
Food Drive Begins: Monday, November 14th.
Baskets will be delivered: Monday, November 21st.
Help by bringing in those canned foods!!
Wake-Up Call
Encourage your students to sign up for the Wake-up Calls!
The next wake-up call is coming from Nicki Minaj! Go to the Get Schooled website and sign up.
Here’s the link: http://getschooled.com/wakeup
Math Night is this Wednesday!
What: Math Night
When: 6:30 PM-8PM
Where: Madison Commons
Objective: This is an evening for Madison families to learn about the math resources at our school, and enjoy math games and activities together.
Math Sessions:
- Standard Based Grading (Library)
- How Algebra & Geometry impacts high school and beyond. (Room 106)
- Online Support (Room 113)
Activities:-
- Games, Dominos, Set,
- Estimation Station, Raffles
- Opportunity to by games and things from Math and Stuff
- Refreshments will be provided!
RSVP to your adivsory teachers so we know how many refreshments to provide.
See you on Wednesday!
Thanksgiving Food Drive
It's that time of year again to kick-off the 2011 Madison Middle School Thanksgiving Food Drive. Samara Hoag, our school's nurse and I want to thank everyone who contributed to this effort last year and look forward to your continued support for this year's efforts. Thanks to the monetary and food contributions from Madison Middle School administrators, teachers and families our school community donated and delivered over 3,600 pounds of food last year to 41 Madison Middle School families for Thanksgiving.
Our goal this year is to provide 45 families with food and 10 families with gift cards to shop at a local grocery store.
Our goal this year is to provide 45 families with food and 10 families with gift cards to shop at a local grocery store.
I know our goal is ambitious but I have faith our school community will once again pull together to achieve this goal. So when considering a donation or volunteering your time, please keep in mind each contribution, large or small, makes a difference.
There are many ways you can help today. Please read the attachment and if you have any questions I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you in advance for your participation and generosity.
CLICK HERE - 2011 FOOD DRIVE - For more information.
CLICK HERE - 2011 FOOD DRIVE - For more information.
Sincerely,
Linda Cuddy
Hot Off the Press
News Release From Seattle Public Schools
Five Seattle schools named 2011 Schools of Distinction
for academic improvements in math and reading
Five public schools from Seattle have been recognized for outstanding academic improvements in math and reading that put them in the top 5 percent of the highest-improving schools in the state. The schools are:
• Alki Elementary School
• Alki Elementary School
• Hamilton International Middle School
• Madison Middle School
• Mercer Middle School
• Orca K-8 School
Madison Middle School has received a School of Distinction Award for four straight years, from 2008- 2011, while Mercer Middle and Orca K-8 have won the award three years in a row, from 2009-2011. Hamilton International Middle School has won for the past two years, 2010 and 2011.
All five Seattle Public Schools named will receive their awards during a regional ceremony to be announced at a later date.
“We are proud to have five schools recognized with this prestigious award,” said Dr. Susan Enfield, interim superintendent of Seattle Public Schools. “It reflects the academic gains our students are making in math and reading, thanks to strong teaching and instructional leadership.”
The SPS schools were among 99 statewide that met the Schools of Distinction performance criteria for the 20010-11 school year.
These Schools of Distinction were announced by the The Center for Educational Effectiveness, the Association of Educational Service Districts, the Association of Washington School Principals, Phi Delta Kappa-Washington Chapter, Washington Association of School Administrators, Washington State ASCD and Washington State School Directors’ Association.
Great Author Event at Madison
Last week, we had four amazing authors out to Madison to speak with students about their new books and what it's like to be an author; Gabrielle Zevin, Mary Pearson, Alyson Noel, and Jessica Brody. Students got a chance to purchase books and meet the authors in person. What a great way to make these authors become "real" to students! Thank you to all of the amazing adult volunteers who helped to make this event a success. Special thanks to Lora Bunch for coordinating and recruiting all of our volunteers. Here are just a few pictures from this great event.
Jessica Brody and Alyson Noel
Tis the Season! ... For the Common Cold
Tips on supporting an ill student There is a huge connection between school attendance and academic success. Madison has a goal that 95% of our students will miss just 5 days of school during the entire year. Just as parents sometimes need to go to work not feeling in tip top shape, it is also ok to send your child to school with a mild headache, cold or allergy symptoms, fever less than 100.0, cramps or stomachaches.
Please keep your child home if there is a fever greater than 100.0 especially with coughing, vomiting, or diarrhea. Remember the school nurse, Ms Hoag and Madison’s School Based Health Center(SBHC) PA, Auky van Beek, are available for consult or to help your child with medicines that might make it more comfortable for them to be at school.
Here’s the link to the school med form: http://sps.seattleschools.org/schools/ae2/pdfs/SPS_OPTIONAL_Forms_9-7-09.pdf.
Call 206-933-7842 with questions or to schedule an appointment. Here’s a link to register your child with the SBHC: http://www.neighborcare.org/clinics/neighborcare-health-madison-school-based-health-center.
Auky Van Beek PA
Navigation 101 Kick-Off
This Wednesday, October 19th will be the official day to kick-off Navigation 101.
What is Navigation 101?
It is part of a guidance and counseling program that helps students make clear, careful, and creative choices for college and career readiness in the areas of - academic goal setting, career planning, and community participation.
When does it happen?
Students will begin to prepare their portfolio this Wednesday. This spring, students will facilitate a conference with their teachers and guardians on either Wednesday March 28th, Wednesday April 4th, or Wednesday April 11th - all are Madison-only early release days. Evening conferences may be scheduled upon request.
What else do I need to know?
Seventh and eighth grade students are required to earn community service hours as a part of their Navigation criteria. Navigation binders are prepared in advisory classes.
This is a great opportunity for students to make a relevant connection with their academics to the real world!
Bulldogs Read Donors--Thank you!
Thank you to the following donors who have generously supported our Bulldogs Read program by donating prizes for our weekly and monthly prize drawings:
- Local Businesses: Pegasus Book Exchange, Grindline Skateparks
- Families of the following Madison students: Mackie Freeman, Kaya Hubbard, Meredith Cuddy, Bonnie & Emma Weglin, Jake Rogers, Jacob Terao, Oscar Scholten, Dana Douthwaite, and Aiden Kormanik
Free Costume Contest
Teen Flashlight Hunt and Costume Contest – FREE!
Come by Hiawatha Community Center, this Thursday, October 13 from 7-9 p.m. There will be a flashlight hunt for prizes and prizes for best costume. Please bring a goodie bag and a flashlight for hunting! This is only for kids ages 12-16.
It's Cookie Dough Time!
Our annual cookie dough fundraiser will help support our ASB activities at Madison Middle School. Packets and order forms went out to all students last Thursday. Sell at least one item and your name will be entered into a drawing for a cookies-n-cream party during lunch. Other awards include:
Sell 1 = Dog Tag
Sell 3 = Cookie Scented Pencil
Sell 10 = "Oscar the Superstar"
Sell 25 = A spot on the entertainment truck
Turn in orders with money to the Commons on October 24 and 25
Sell 1 = Dog Tag
Sell 3 = Cookie Scented Pencil
Sell 10 = "Oscar the Superstar"
Sell 25 = A spot on the entertainment truck
Turn in orders with money to the Commons on October 24 and 25
Pick up cookies from the Gym the week after Thanksgiving (exact date TBD)
Click HERE to learn more about the cookie dough fundraiser.
Click HERE to learn more about the cookie dough fundraiser.
Admin Update and Upcoming Events
Click HERE to read the latest and greatest from your administrators.
Click HERE to see the evening events planned for the school year!
And to the left is a quick pic of some of our teachers supervising at the Puyallup fair. What a great day for all the students at Madison.
Happy October! Weekend in Review
Eat Lunch with your Kid Day is this Friday. Students you can invite your parent, aunt, uncle, adult sibling or other important adult to eat lunch with you this Friday. They can bring their own lunch, bring you lunch, or buy lunch.
The cold germs are flying around school right now. Be extra careful to wash your hands. If you cough, cover your mouth and cough into your sleeve, not your hand. Come see Ms. Mora in the Wellness Center to schedule your flu shot.
Do you or someone you know need a helmet for biking, skateboarding or other sport? This Saturday from 11-4 you can pick up a free helmet at the Burien Public Library. See Ms. Mora in the Wellness Center for more information.
Hey, Bulldog! We’ve got four fantastic young adult authors visiting Madison Middle School next week to talk to you about being an author and to read a little bit from their new books. It will be a great chance to hear from and meet some of your favorite authors. If you know you want to purchase one of their books and have it signed by them, you can pre-order books all this week through your advisory class. Be sure to mark who you want the autograph to be made out to. Order forms and your cash or check are due this Friday to your advisory teacher. Visit the Bulldog Buzz to find out more about the visiting authors and their featured books.
MADISON BULLDOG SPORTS...
On Saturday we had two high spirited and fun Ultimate Frisbee games!
Madison B team - 6th and 7th grades. Vs. Pinehurst - Lost 11-5
The Madison B team made the most of a rough situation by having zero boy subs and 2 girl subs going against a team of 25. Our mighty 9 held their own and almost pulled close at the end. Our 4 boys,( two 6th and two 7th) played the whole game without substitutions and went against fresh bodies every point. Our 6th grade girls played awesome for most being new, and one, Sonya, was given a spirit award after the match. Very proud of these 9. Nice work.
Madison A team - 7th and 8th grade Vs. Salmon Bay - Win 11-0
The Madison A team dominated through tough defense, crisp passing, good team spirit and a willingness to do the little things. This is our first shut out, and was a total team effort by all. Our 13 players each contributed in their own way and all started to play together as a well oiled machine.
Next games, Saturday Oct. 8.
Madison B vs. Washington 9am
Madison A vs. Wildcats 10:30 am
Girls’ Soccer Game Results for Saturday, Oct, 1 2011:
Madison Varsity vs. Eckstein:
Madison lost to Eckstein 0-3 at Ingraham Stadium on Saturday. It was Madison’s first loss of the season and a very tough match for Madison. Eckstein has always been known to be one of the toughest teams to beat. Madison’s defense played very tough, and held their ground for most of the game. When Madison won the ball, every ball was challenged by Eckstein. It was very hard to maintain possession offensively. We had some good opportunities in our counter-attack, but we could not capitalize. Eckstein was very aggressive and our struggle to keep possession continued to be our weakness. We still have a lot of work to do to build the team into a cohesive and passing unit. Once we connect the dots, Madison will be a force to be reckoned with. Keep up the hard work Madison!
Madison JV vs. Orca:
Madison did not have enough players to field a team, so we scrimmaged Orca’s JV. It was a friendly match as both teams were not as prepared to play this last Saturday. The schedule was posted Thursday, 2 days before the first game, making the roster a last minute attempt to fill. We hope to field a team for the next coming games and have some really exciting competition!
Go Bulldogs!
Curriculum Night, MOST, and Yearbook - Oh My!
Blue Madison folders went home with students on Monday. Please share this information with your family.
Curriculum Night is this Thursday, September 29 for parents and guardians. Your parents will have a chance to follow your daily schedule and meet your teachers.
M.O.S.T. (Madison Out of School Time) forms will be going out to all students today during Advisory. MOST offers great programs after school. Complete the form and return it as soon as possible to get your first choices. Golden Tickets confirming the MOST class choice you signed up for will go out during the week of October 3. Activities begin the week of October 10!
Get your Free and Reduced Lunch Forms in. You must submit a new form each school year. October 29 is the deadline.
Interested in joining the yearbook team? If so, stop by the YMCA office and pick up an information sheet. I’m looking forward to creating this year’s yearbook with you! Ms. Story
Monday Fun-day
Syllabi will be going home with students on Monday.
Each period they will collect a class syllabus from all their teachers and put it in a blue Madison folder.
At the end of the day in Advisory they will receive their MSP test scores, a counseling brochure, a “No child left behind” letter from the district, a Madison family handbook for the 6th graders, and a schedule of evening events.
Look for all this information at the end of school on Monday!
Look for all this information at the end of school on Monday!
September 21st - Weekly Update
CLICK HERE - for the Admin's Weekly Annoucements.
Curriculum Night is NEXT Thursday, September 29th from 6:30pm- 8:30pm for parents and guardians.Your parents will have a chance to follow your daily schedule and meet your teachers. Come at 6pm to the Madison library for a training on The Source and our Fusion website.
Curriculum Night is NEXT Thursday, September 29th from 6:30pm- 8:30pm for parents and guardians.Your parents will have a chance to follow your daily schedule and meet your teachers. Come at 6pm to the Madison library for a training on The Source and our Fusion website.
Madison’s Girl Soccer has a game this Saturday against Whitman at 9:30 a.m. at Ingraham High School.
And, Ultimate Frisbee has a game this Saturday too! GO BULLDOGS!
M.O.S.T. (Madison Out of School Time) forms will be going out to all students next Tuesday, September 27 during Advisory. MOST offers great programs after school. Complete the form and return it as soon as possible to get your first choices. Golden Tickets confirming the MOST class choice you signed up for will go out during the week of October 3. Activities begin the week of October 10!!
If you have not yet turned in your student packet or emergency information data sheet, please return them by Friday.
Lost and Found items are located in the Dog Pound near the ping pong tables in the Commons. Small lost and found items are in the main office.
Open House - September 29th
All are welcome to Madison Middle School for our open house/curriculum night. Parents will start in their student's advisory class and experience a "day in life" of a middle school student. Teachers will introduce themself, briefly talk about what the school year will look like, and facilitate any questions you may have. See you then!
Date: Thursday September 29th
Time: 6:30-8pm
Place: Madison Middle School
Madison's Weekly Update
Click HERE for - Admin's Update - on this week's events.
Our administration team this year consists of Principal Mr. Henterson Carlisle, Vice Principals Mr. John McDonald and Dr. Talbot, and House Administrator Ms. Elizabeth Shields. Enjoy the update and look for them weekly!
Welcome Back!
Thursday is Picture Day!
Picture order forms were included in the packet that students carried home last week. If you would like to order pictures, please bring the order form with you when your science class goes to the Commons for pictures.
Girls Soccer forms and Ultimate Frisbee forms are due to the YMCA office Wednesday. Permission slips will not be accepted after today.
Sports Physical forms can be picked up from the main office or in the Wellness Center.
Get your free and reduced lunch forms in. You must submit a new form each year. October 20 is the deadline.
Madison goes to the Puyallup Fair on Friday!!! All field trip permission slips must be turned in to your Advisory teacher. See below to print a new one if you lost or forgot your permission slip.
Student data sheets went home yesterday. Please have your parent or guardian look these over and make any corrections to address, phone or emergency contact information. Have them sign it and return it to school.
Student packets are due back this week. If you did not receive a packet, please come by the main office.
Madison is "Doing the Puyallup"
That's right, our whole school is going to attend the Puyallup Fair on Friday, September 16th. Permission slips will be passed out through advisory classes by the end of this week and need to be returned as soon as possible, or by Monday, September 12th. The cost of the field trip is $6 to cover the cost of transportation. We are looking for 100% attendance in this field trip to start the year with a bang. Sack lunches and scholarships are available upon request.
Click HERE to print out the Permission Slip.
Back to School Basics!
Sixth grade orientation is right around the corner! All 6th graders and families are invited to Madison Middle School on Tuesday, September 6th from 6:00-7:30pm to meet their teachers and become familiar with their new school. Note: Dinner will not be provided during this evening event.
The supply list is ready. CLICK HERE- SUPPLY LIST to see what you need for "back to school" supplies.
School will begin a little earlier this year. The bell schedule is as follows:
1st Period 7:50 – 8:45
2nd Period 8:50 – 9:40
3rd Period 9:45 – 10:35
4th Period
7th Grade Lunch 10:35 – 11:05 4th Period Class Time 11:10 – 12:05
8th Grade Lunch 11:05 – 11:35 4th Period Class Time (Split Class)
1st Half 10:40 – 11:05
2nd Half 11:40 – 12:05
6th Grade Lunch 11:35 – 12:05 4th Period Class Time 10:40 – 11:35
5th Period 12:10 – 1:00
6th Period 1:05 – 1:55
Advisory 2:00 – 2:20
CLICK HERE - EARLY RELEASE DATES to mark your calendars for the days we get out early for early dismissal and other holidays.
CLICK HERE - EARLY RELEASE DATES to mark your calendars for the days we get out early for early dismissal and other holidays.
Back to School
School is just around the corner. Stay tuned for information on supplies and pre-school activities!
8th Grade Promotion Tonight
Eighth grade students will celebrate their middle school academic career tonight at West Seattle High School. Students are asked to come at 5:30pm for pictures. The celebration begins at 6pm.
Asian Pacific Islander Freedom School
If you are 14 and you are an Asian or Pacific Islander student, you are invited to attend the API Freedom School this July. See Ms. Greenway or Ms. Hoag for the flyers. Learn more about the history of API people here in Seattle, the discrimination they faced as they settled here and the Civil Rights movement for the API community. Learn how to fight racism and oppression as a leader in your community.
End of the Year Announcements
- 8th Grade Cruise is on Monday, June 20. Your permission slip and money is due to your Advisory by Wednesday, June 15
- 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony is on Wednesday, June 22 at 6:30 p.m. at West Seattle High School. Tickets and more information will be going home with students this week.
- 8th Graders will receive their yearbooks on Monday, June 20 before going on the cruise.
- 6th and 7th graders will receive their pre-ordered yearbooks on Monday, June 20 during Advisory.
- Any remaining yearbooks will go on sale on Tuesday, June 21 during all three lunches. The cost is $25.00
Parks & Recreation Opportunity
Attention teens entering 7th 8th or 9th grade this Fall. Seattle Parks and Rec. is offering “Summer of Service” Internships. Learn job skills, make $150, earn service learning hours and have a great time giving back to your community. Pick up applications at Hiawatha Community Center.
Young Authors Publish Spring Stories
The new Young Authors book collection is available to read at the Madison library and the YMCA office, and also can be found at Diva Espresso on Fauntleroy, Left Bank Books downtown, and Pegasus Books and Cafe Ladro on California Avenue.
Band Concert Tonight!
This evening, Thursday June 9th, is Madison Spring Band Concert! Come hear Bulldog talent. Join us tonight at 7:00 p.m. in the Commons.
ASB Results
CONGRATULATIONS TO MADISON ASB REPRESENTATIVES FOR 2011-2012
8th Grade Representatives will be:
Tommy Bui, Sydney Fuller, Peter Bryson, James Bonaci, Rose Koch
7th Grade Representatives will be:
Kahlil Siquenza, Ngan Le, Nikko Paga, and Binh Nguyen
MOST Celebration this Thursday!
Madison’s MOST activities will be over for the school year on Thursday. Join us at lunch on Thursday for a BBQ and Fun! For the regular school lunch price, the menu will include a Beef or Veggie Burger, Baked Beans, Creamy Coleslaw, Cucumber Coins, Juicy Watermelon, Soft Baked Cookie and Milk. AND time in the YMCA’s BOUNCY TOY!
End of the Year Celebrations!
Eighth graders get ready...your 8th grade cruise is on Monday, June 20th. Money is due to your Advisory teacher by Wednesday, June 15.
Eighth grade Promotion Ceremony is Wednesday, June 22 at West Seattle High School at 5:30 p.m. Each 8th grade student will be receiving four tickets per family. Tickets and additional information will be coming home soon.
Don’t miss out on these fun end-of-year activities! How can you participate? Stay off the fine list, follow all Madison School Rules. Most importantly, respect each other.
Check your backpacks, lockers and at home for overdue library books or text books that need to be returned. Check the Lost and found in the Dog Pound for jackets and backpacks. The office may have your lost house key, earring or eye glasses. Come by the office during lunch and check the lost and found.
Also in the office are flyers for sports, art, drama, music and voice, skate camps and babysitting training offered during the summer. Come by the main office for more information.
MOST News
MOST after school programs have only 2 more weeks! Wow, how this year has flown! Enjoy the next couple weeks of classes in MOST. MOST will be wrapping up this year with our annual Student Success Celebration on Thurs, June 9th. There will be a BBQ for lunch, the YMCA's big blow up toy during lunch along with other games, and student and staff raffle prizes each period. FUN!!!
Cyber Bullying Information
The Cyber Bullying Research Center found the following information by survey:
Mean, hurtful comments and spreading rumors are the most common type of cyber bullying.
Cyber bully victims are more likely to have low self esteem and to consider suicide.
Consider these facts. Think before you act.
Summer Activities
Looking for meaningful volunteer activity? Learn more about the southern resident orcas, issues impacting them, and what you can do to make a difference. Become an Orca Steward through The Whale Trail and help us turn the tide for the whales. Please pre-register at brownpapertickets.com. Free Lunch Provided! Saturday, June 11 from 10-2:30 at Alki Community Center.
Get your Shakes On! There’s Lots to do this summer including Shakespeare dance and stage! Come by the main office for information on summer camps for singing, acting and sports!
Heroes Go Bowling!
Heroes end of the year event will be on Friday, June 3rd at West Seattle Bowl from 3-4. You will need to meet in the YMCA Office no later than 2:45 or you will be left. You must turn in your permission slip to Rashida by Thursday, June 2nd, if you don’t turn in a permission slip, you won’t be able to go.
Community Volunteer Service Opportunity
Hiawatha Community Center is hosting its annual “jumping jamboree” for neighborhood kids (big jump toys, food, games, etc. for the young ones) and our staff could REALLY use creative Madison youth to assist in supervising jump gyms, serving food, running music, etc. Volunteers are needed Friday, May 20 from 4-8 PM. Volunteers EAT FREE! Visit Hiawatha to sign up!