THE WEEKLY BARK
December 7, 2021

FOR PARENTS, GUARDIANS, TEACHERS, STAFF, STUDENTS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS
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12/7-12/9
Candy Grams On Sale
12/7
Winter Orchestra Concert
12/8
8th Grade Boys Basketball Tryouts
12/9
Winter Band Concert
12/10
7th Grade Boys Basketball Tryouts
12/15
6th Grade Boys Basketball Tryouts
12/15
Choir Concert
GIVE BACK TO MADISON WHILE YOU SHOP
Are you thinking about holiday gifts? Support Madison PTSA by shopping Boon Supply for eco-conscious products that are sustainably sourced. With every purchase before December 31, 40% will come back to support the Madison PTSA. Boon Supply offers home goods, bags, gifts and wrapping supplies, as well as experiences. Give back while you shop this holiday season!
MADISON NEWS
Winter Concerts Begin
Madison’s winter concerts begin this week! Invited guests may join us on Tuesday, December 7, for Orchestra in the Commons; Thursday, December 9, for Band in the Gym; and Wednesday, December 15, for Choir in the Commons.

All guests must show proof of vaccination as well as proof of completing the SPS health attestation survey on the day of the concert.

A QR code will be posted at the entrance to the concerts as well as a kiosk with a tablet computer for anyone unable to complete the attestation survey in advance.
ASB Candy Grams
The Madison ASB will be selling Candy Grams (a personalized card and a candy cane) from Tuesday, December 7, through Thursday, December 9, at $0.50 each. Students can buy Candy Grams in person with cash or check (made out to Madison Middle School), or via SchoolPay. In-person sales will take place during lunch in the following locations:
  • 12/7 – in the cafeteria
  • 12/8 – in the gym
  • 12/9 – in the court outside the cafeteria

Candy Grams will be delivered to the student’s Advisory class on Thursday, December 16.
Vision and Hearing Screenings
Nurse Mindy will be starting state mandated vision and hearing screenings for students in Grade 7. Time permitting, she will try to screen Grades 6 and 8 as well. Please let Mindy know if you do not want your student to be screened. If you have specific concerns about your student’s vision and hearing and would like an assessment, please email Mindy or phone 206-252-9207.
Boys Basketball Tryouts - REVISED
Boys basketball tryouts will take place for 8th graders on Wednesday, December 8; for 7th graders, on Friday, December 10; and for 6th graders, on Wednesday, December 15. Parents, please email Coach Tavar Proctor with questions regarding boys basketball.
The Bulldog Store Is Open
The MMS Bulldog Store was created by the Madison ASB to sell school merchandise to families and staff. Purchasing an item from the school store will not only help support our school, but it will show your bulldog pride!

For more information, please email Ms. Keiles.
SPS NEWS
School Board Directors Sworn for New Terms
Three directors took the oath of office for the Seattle Public School Board of Directors on November 30. Vivian Song Maritz, representing District 4, and Michelle Sarju, representing District 5, were elected to their first term in the November 2021 election. Brandon Hersey, representing District 7, was elected for a second term in the same election.

The Seattle School Board is an elected body of seven citizens who serve four-year terms and represent geographical regions within the city of Seattle.
SPS Encourages Families to Make Safe Travel Plans
Thank you for your continued efforts to keep our students and school communities healthy and safe. As we approach winter break and a season of family gatherings, it is a good time to remind everyone about the CDC travel guidance.

Unvaccinated Students 
If your student is not fully vaccinated, the CDC recommends they quarantine and get tested after out of state travel.
  • Get tested with a viral test 3-5 days after returning from travel.
  • Stay home and self-quarantine for a full 7 days after travel, even if the student tests negative at 3-5 days.
  • If the unvaccinated student doesn’t get tested, stay home and self-quarantine for 10 days after travel.
COMMUNITY NEWS
UW After School Online Enrichment
The University of Washington Youth and Teen Programs offer a variety of remote courses for middle school students who seek afterschool enrichment opportunities. Courses run over ten weeks starting in January. Instructors will teach the courses in real time twice weekly in the evenings or once a week on Saturdays. They'll use a blend of whole group discussion, small group/partner work and individual work time.

3D Design & CAD Modeling (7th-8th grade)

The winter registration deadline is December 23.
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