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PTA Statement on Guns and School Safety |
National PTA President Anna King and Michigan PTA President Tracey Troy issued the following statement on the fatal shooting at Oxford High School in Oxford, Mich.:
"Schools should be safe havens for our children. Families should feel confident that when their children enter the school building, they will return home unharmed. Our students should be focused on learning and making their dreams a reality. Instead, many leave their homes feeling scared and unprotected. This is unacceptable.
"PTA will continue to raise its voice to urge Congress to address the critical gun and school safety issues we are facing as a country. We extend our support to Oxford High School, and all those impacted by this senseless act of violence.
"Those in need of mental health support can visit PTA.org/HealthyMinds for free resources and services."
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Staff Appreciation Coffee Bar |
Madison PTSA was pleased to support our school counselors in hosting a staff appreciation event last Friday with a coffee cart and donuts. Here's a note from the counseling staff:
"Thank you so much for supporting this Madison staff appreciation and helping us in our endeavor to provide a morale boost! Everyone loved it and it really infused Friday with such a good energy. We are so lucky at Madison to have an amazing staff, and a truly amazing community of families behind us. Thank you, thank you, thank you!"
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Substance Abuse Prevention |
The Westside HEY (Healthy Empowered Youth) Coalition, a school and community coalition formed to address the high rates of youth substance use in West Seattle, would like your help in learning more about community concerns related to drugs and alcohol. This anonymous survey asks about one’s perceptions of drug and alcohol use among youth in the community. Adults ages 18 and over, who live, work or frequent the West Seattle area are eligible to take this survey. We will use this information to help us understand your thoughts and feelings, in order to better serve youth in our community. The survey typically takes about 10 minutes to complete.
The data from these surveys will be used to implement evidence-based prevention programs in middle and high schools in the community, including Madison Middle School and West Seattle High School.
Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey!
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Choir Concert December 15 |
Invited guests may join us on Wednesday, December 15, at 7:00 pm, for the Choir concert 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.
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Boys Basketball Tryouts - REVISED |
Boys basketball tryouts will take place after school for 6th graders, on Wednesday, December 15. Parents, please email Coach Tavar Proctor with questions regarding boys basketball.
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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!
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Library Bookmark Challenge |
There were tons of amazing designs submitted to our Library Bookmark Challenge. Stop by the library all this week to vote on your top two from each grade level. Winners will be announced this Friday. |
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Our Library Book Fair was a huge success! Thank you so much for all of the support. Books will be delivered to students this week during Advisory. If you’d like to save the books for your child as a gift, email Ms. Bell to arrange another time to pick them up.
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Reading Is on Fire at Madison! |
Madison students checked out 3,249 books in November alone, which was the highest for any middle school in SPS for the third straight month! Way to go Bulldog Readers! And checkout our grade level challenge: 6th grade was on top with 37% of the checkouts; 7th grade was right on their tail with 36%; and 8th grade wasn’t too far behind at 25%. Which grade level will be on top for December? Keep up the great reading, Bulldogs, and let’s keep our streak alive! |
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Stock Up on Books for Winter Break |
Don’t leave for winter break without stocking up on some great books! If you are in the mood for some cozy winter reads, check out these book recommendations, which perfectly pair with a steaming cup of hot cocoa!
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Sexual Assault Prevention Information Session |
SPS is offering an information session for families about sexual assault prevention, education, and district policies and practices in responding to reports alleging sexual harassment and sexual assault. Guest speakers will include staff from the district’s Health Education Department, Office of Student Civil Rights, and Harborview Abuse and Trauma Center.
Please join us for the virtual informational session on Tuesday, December 14, at 7:00 pm, via Zoom
Meeting ID: 822 7571 6164
Passcode: 135799
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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.
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