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Virtual Screening & Community Circle: The Transformative Concept of Anti-Racism |
The Madison PTSA Racial Equity Team invites Madison parents, guardians, caregivers, and educators to listen to Ibram X. Kendi's powerful TED Talks interview, then gather in reflection and conversation. If you have been wanting to show up for racial justice, here is a space to empower, activate, and connect with our Madison community. Watch together, stay to learn from one another.
Wednesday, October 28, 7-8:30 pm
Zoom link will be provided two days before the event.
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Additional Drive-Through Flu Shot Clinics |
Over 800 flu vaccines were given during the last two flu shot clinics at Madison. The Seattle Visiting Nurse Association will be at Madison again on Wednesday, October 21, and Wednesday, October 28.
- The flu shot clinics are open to any adult or child four years old and up.
- All insurance is accepted, but uninsured children and adults can also get a free flu shot.
- Drive-through clinics can also accommodate those who walk up or ride a bike.
Nurse Mindy is here to support students and families during remote learning and is working to prepare for a safe return to in-class education. Feel free to reach out with any questions.
Mindy Elbaum MN RN NCSN (she/her/hers)
(206) 252-9207
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Madison's Curriculum Night is this Thursday, October 22, at 6:30 pm. Ask your child to help you log in to their Schoology page to check out their class videos. Click on the folder labeled "Curriculum Night" and inside you will find the Principal’s welcome video and a video from your child’s teacher. This is a great way to meet your kid’s teachers and learn about the curriculum for the semester. You will have an opportunity to ask questions via email or request a virtual meeting, if necessary. Can’t make it happen that day? The videos will remain posted for the rest of the semester.
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NOTES FROM MS. BELL, MADISON LIBRARIAN |
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NaNoWriMo Writing Club, Tuesdays at Noon |
Calling all readers and writers! Want to write a novel in the month of November? Join Ms. Bell and Ms. Russell’s Writing Club on Tuesdays at 12 noon on Teams to learn how! November sessions will focus on NaNoWriMo—National Novel Writing Month! If your child is interested in joining, they can find the Microsoft Teams meeting link on Ms. Bell’s Library Chat Schoology page.
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Books & Bites, Wednesdays at Noon |
We’ll be playing Mysterious Benedict Society Kahoot trivia this Wednesday at Books & Bites, along with talking about some great new books! Wednesday from 12-12:40 pm on Teams. Students can find the Microsoft Teams meeting link on Ms. Bell’s Library Chat Schoology page. |
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Curbside Library Book Pickup |
Next Curbside Pickup: Thursday, November 5, 3-5 pm.
Note: If you did not pick up your reserved books at our last pickup day, please contact Ms. Bell at to let her know whether you still want to pick up your books on November 5.
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Ms. Bell and Miss Catherine will be hosting a Bulldogs Read Book Club on Monday, October 26, from 12-12:40 pm. Our first featured Bulldogs Read book will be the graphic novel entitled They Called Us Enemy, by George Takei, about the internment of Japanese Americans during WWII. All students can access a downloadable version of this graphic novel via Hoopla, using their digital library card number (Username= 990000 + SPS student ID, Pin= 4 digit birthdate [mmdd]). Please RSVP for this event on Schoology.
Contact Ms. Bell if you need help getting your child’s Hoopla account set up in order to access the book.
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Superintendent Juneau Town Hall November 10 |
Join Superintendent Juneau for a Virtual Town Hall on Tuesday, November 10, at 4:30 p.m. Superintendent Juneau and guests will share updates and answer questions on asynchronous, or independent, learning.
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Seattle Lutheran High School Info Night |
Prospective families are invited to Seattle Lutheran's virtual Open House on Tuesday, October 20, at 6:00 pm. Contact Dave Meyer to RSVP.
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WSHS Senior Class Dine Out Fundraiser |
The West Seattle High School Senior Class is hosting a Dine Out day on Wednesday, October 21. Support your local restaurants and the Senior class by dining in or taking out at any of the following restaurants:
Circa (2605 California SW)
Bebop Waffle Shop (2600 California SW)
Arthur’s (2311 California SW)
Mission Cantina (2325 California SW)
Admiral Pub (2306 California SW)
Ampersand Café (2536 Alki SW)
Lady Jaye (4523 California SW)
Peel and Press (6503 California SW)
The Westy (7908 35th SW)
Dream Dinners* (4701 41st SW)
Restaurants will be donating a percentage of their profits from that day to the West Seattle HS Seniors, who will put that money toward their prom. During dinner time they will be selling raffle tickets to win local prizes. At Lady Jaye there will be a live COVID-friendly performance by the band Aurora Avenue from 4-4:45 pm.
*Note: Dream Dinners is unique! Please place your meal order on or before October 20, for pick up on October 22.
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Seattle Parks Learning Hubs for Students |
Looking for a safe, welcoming space for your student to work on daily virtual learning? Seattle Parks and Recreation has opened learning hubs for middle and high school students, including one at the Southwest Teen Life Center. Free, with WiFi, this space is equipped with community center and youth program staff who can help your student get engaged in learning. Register now!
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Free Science Enrichment Program for Girls |
The Association for Women in Science (AWIS) invites middle school girls to join the Girls in Engineering, Math and Science (GEMS) program. GEMS is a free, volunteer-run after-school science enrichment program for Seattle 7th and 8th grade girls to explore STEM in a safe, virtual environment through both online and kit-based hands-on activities. GEMS meetings run once a month virtually from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm from November through April and are offered on either recurring Tuesdays or Wednesdays. In addition, we organize virtual tours of local STEM labs and workspaces with time to chat with the scientists who work there. Submit the application for GEMS by October 23.
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MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL [madisonptsa.com]
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