Mustang Minute Family Newsletter ‌

May 2022

Welcoming Schools Updates This month Marquette scholars will be learning about media literacy. They will be looking at how families are represented in advertisements and strategies for interpreting these depictions. Scholars will discuss bias in the media in how they represent family structures, the impact of this bias, and the importance of representing diverse families free of bias. Families can extend this learning at home. You can look at advertisements in different media and discuss some of the following questions. What is the purpose of the advertisement? What is it selling? Who are they trying to sell the product to—who is their target market? What kinds of messages are the advertisements giving about families? What stereotypes or bias do you see? Does the ad use assumptions about groups of people (stereotypes) to make their point? How would you change this ad to sell the product to all different kinds of families?

IMPORTANT DATES 5th Grade Strings Concert (May 6th Friday - 9-9:30am) Bike/Walk to School Week -see more below- (May 2 - 6, volunteer here) Teacher Appreciation Week (May 2 - 6)  Field Day (Wednesday, June 1, volunteer here) Rain date June 2 PTG Ice Cream Social -see more below- (Tuesday, May 10, volunteer here) PTG Parking Lot Volunteers (Multiple Dates, volunteer here) 5th Grade Bridging Ceremony (Thursday, June 9th -11:30am at Tenney Park) 5th grade family volunteers needed, email Monica at mjpiper@madison.k12.wi.us

We invite you to participate in Bike, Walk or Roll to School Week Monday May 2nd to Friday May 6th!

Walking and biking are excellent ways to build healthy habits, a cleaner environment and promote accessible transportation options. If this is your first time biking to school, you should know the biking pace is relaxed and kids will naturally group together with their fellow students. Biking in large groups is safe, more efficient and a lot of fun!  In addition, all families are also invited to join us for a morning Coffee or Hot Chocolate on Wednesday May 4th at Lapham during drop-off. Finally, students who bike to school on Thursday May 5th may be visited by the "bike fairy" and receive a small treat! Feel free to reach out to me with questions or if you would like to help out, Kyle Hanson kyleandheatherhanson@gmail.com 

May 10 Ice Cream Social Marquette Playground 5:30- 7pm  All Lapham AND Marquette students, their caregivers and families are welcome to attend. 2022-23 PTG school year meetings: 2nd Tuesday of each month September to May 6:30-7:30pm Come join us to talk about how we can support Lapham/Marquette students. Everyone is welcome! We value your input and participation.

Crossing guards needed for 22-23 school year

INTERESTED IN WORKING WITH KIDS?  Need a little extra cash? Are you or someone you know, looking for part-time work of 10-15 hours per week? As a Crossing Guard, you will be providing a great service as a friendly face and kind presence to students each morning and afternoon. Are you responsible, dependable, enjoy kids and the outdoors? Then we want you providing for the safety of our school children for the 2022-2023 school year.   Starting pay is $18.09/hour (appx. $700+/month) plus regular raises and earned sick leave. Work is Monday - Friday (no nights or holidays and enjoy summer/school breaks off). Flexibility is required for early release dates (including early release every Monday afternoon). This is a great job for the retiree, grandparent, or stay-at-home parent.   Beginning in late June/early July, a job description and application will be available at: http://www.cityofmadison.com/HR/employment/JobOpenings.cfm (search “hourly” positions for crossing guard link). Please be sure to list on your application any experience you have directing/controlling children (including your own children or grandchildren). Interviews will begin mid-August; employment begins approximately Wednesday, August 24, 2022. For information, contact the City of Madison Crossing Guard Supervisors at 266-4703.   The salary is good but the rewards of being a Madison Crossing Guard are priceless!

Marquette Spirit wear Here is the link to order Lapham/ Marquette t-shirts ad sweatshirts for the whole family https://laphammarquette.threadless.com/

Update parent contact Information Please update your phone numbers and email in the Parent Portal or call the Marquette Office 608-204-3225. It is important that we be able to contact you during the school day.

Marquette hours: Office: 7:00am - 3:15 Breakfast: 7:15-7:30 School: 7:30-2:27 Monday Dismissal 12:55 Tuesday- Friday Dismissal 2:27 School: 204-3220 Main Office: 204-3225 Attendance/Safe Arrival: 204-3233 Fax: 204-0467

Marquette Elementary 1501 Jenifer St Madison, WI 53703 marquette@madison.k12.wi.us Sally Parks, Principal saparks@madison.k12.wi.us Monica Piper, Administrative Assistant mjpiper@madison.k12.wi.us 

MMSD Elementary School Policies Many families have opted out of receiving a paper copy our our district policy guides and the behavior education plan during the online enrollment process. The links below are electronic versions that you can refer to.   District Policy Guide - Elementary Guía de las políticas del distrito escolar para las escuelas primarias Marquette Supplement Marquette - español Behavior Education Plan COVID Health & Safety

Marquette School website MMSD School Year Calendar

Transportation and Bus Routes You can find transportation information and current bus route information here.

Breakfast, Lunch, Free and Reduced Applications You can find food service menus here. Free & Reduced Price Meal Application. If your household has special circumstances, such as Foster, Homeless, or other student's eligibility questions, please call (608) 204-4003. Healthy Classroom Snack List Here is the MMSD Healthy Snack List.