Friday, April 22nd in honor of Earth Day we will be putting down new mulch in the playground right after school. We need volunteers, rakes, shovels, and wheelbarrows can be donated too. (Make sure your name is on in items.)
Wood County Schools: Distribution of Wi-Fi hotspots to qualifying families will end at 3 p.m. April 15. Information on end-of-year collection of hotspots will be released in the coming weeks. All hotspots must be returned by the end of the 2021-22 school year.
Reminders for Madison: PTA sponsored Skating Party 6-8pm at Skate County tonight. Please join us for our monthly meeting too.
Current out of district student renewal forms went howe last week they are due by April 20th. Please contact the office with questions.
Next Monday, April 11th will be the Spelling Bee and 3rd Nine Week Awards Ceremony. Parents can attend: 2nd and 3rd Grade- 8:30-9:30 and 4th and 5th grade 9:30-10:30 (2nd graders do not receive grade period awards.)
Just a reminder that PTA flower fundraiser forms are due tomorrow.
Also, girls track tryouts are tomorrow after school and boys are Friday after school. Students must have the form to stay after school.
Summer school registration is now open! Sign up today for Wood County Schools' Summer Learning Program. Sign up here >>> http://woodcountyschoolswv.com/summer2022
Summer School Registration Begins Monday, March 28! Register your child at woodcountyschoolswv.com/summer2022.
Madison spring and class pictures will be March 17th
Don't forget to attend our Title 1 STEAM night and book fair shopping on March 15th from 4:30-5:30.
Music Festival tickets must be purchased by Wednesday, March 16th for the concert at PHS on March 17th. Contact Mrs. Blauser with questions.
Just a couple important reminders from Madison:
1. If you have a Pre-K or Kindergarten student coming to Madison next year please register them now. Waiting until the last minute could result in your student being placed at another school due to lack of space.
2. We are excited for our first big Title 1 Family Night in awhile. Please make sure to RSVP to our STEAM night next Tuesday, March 15th from 4:30-5:30. This will also be the only parent shopping night for the book fair.
3. Please remember the traffic rules in the morning about turning right and going around the circle to make room for the buses in the morning and not blocking the entrance. Also, remind students to use the cross- walk and wait for the teacher before crossing.
4. Choir student music festival tickets are on sale for $3. Family members must have a ticket purchased to attend on Thursday, March 17th.
Wi-Fi Hotspot Distribution: Qualifying elementary, middle, and high families: Hotspots are available to families who indicated a need on a district survey in September OR for families currently without any or unreliable internet access.
Pickup at MIS Department at 1600 Beverly Street (near PSHS Campus). Questions? Call 304.420.9510 x0.
Reminder from Madison: Tomorrow, Thursday, March 3rd- Read- A- Thon Packets are due with student donations. (Must have to be eligible for prizes on Friday.) All students who raise or donate $5 will participate. Ice-cream, pizza, cookies, and more reading fun!
Friday, March 4th- Read- A-Thon! Students can wear their Pajama’s; bring a towel or blanket, and favorite stuffed animal with their books to read for an hour in the gym!
All proceeds will go towards fun end of year incentives and new recess balls and equipment!
Just a reminder about our Read-A-Thon: Money packages are due Thursday to be eligible for prizes on Friday. It's only $5 for students to participate in the fun activities!
Wednesday- Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss Dress-up Day
Friday- P.J. Day
Madison is excited to kick off our 1st Read-A-Thon with “Read Across America” week. The student collection envelopes will go home tomorrow and are due back by Thursday, March 3rd in order to be eligible for prizes on Friday. Students are asking for reading sponsorship to participate in the read-a-thon activities on the afternoon of Friday, March 4th. The cost is only $5 a person. Please only return one envelope per student with all the donations. We appreciate you supporting our school. Please contact the office with questions.
NEW LOCATION! The Wood County Schools' Social Studies Fair on Saturday, February 19th, will now take place at Williamstown High School. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. Judging is from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Public viewing begins at 5:00 p.m. Awards will begin at 6:00 p.m.
Based upon our internet access survey this past September, Wood County Schools has secured Wi-Fi hotspots for those who have a need and have no or unreliable internet. If you have a child who attends any Wood County Schools’ elementary school, you may pick up a Wi-Fi hotspot in the student parking lot at Parkersburg South High School. A map can be found on the Wood County Schools’ website. Pickup is available on Monday, February 21st, from eight to four. It is not necessary to call ahead.
Due to inclement weather, the county social studies fair has been rescheduled to Saturday, February 19.
Just a reminder about our February events:
Feb. 7th- No School
Zoom PTA meeting at 6pm
Feb. 8th- 11th 5th grade Carnation Sales $2
Feb. 9th- 100th Day dress up $1 towards PTA
Feb. 10th- 4th Grade NAEP testing
Feb. 11th- Olympic Patriotic Dress-up Day
Feb. 14th- Valentine Parties
Feb. 21st- No school
Feb. 22nd- Madison is hosting the BOE meeting at 6 pm
December Reminders:
1. We are continuing with our 12 Days of dress up! Calendar is below.
2. Jingle Bells to send to your friends are on sale for a $1
3. PTA Santa shop will be next Tuesday- Friday. A shopping list for students to attach money to is coming home on Monday. Everything is $2 in the Santa Shop.
4. Tentative PTA catalog fundraiser delivery date is Tuesday, Dec. 14th. Pickup will be right after school until 4pm.
5. Homeroom parents should be organizing party items to be dropped off on Dec. 21st. Check with the teacher for party times. Unfortunately, parents aren’t able to attend but we will post pictures.
Off-Campus Learning Enrollment for Second Semester Now Open – Enroll Today! – https://forms.office.com/r/Rkq6bfZsGA
Kudos to the students of the Wood County Schools' Elementary Honor Choir for an excellent performance! Enjoy the recording of the live streamed event.
https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/honor-choir
Madison Elem: Tonight’s Trunk or Treat is on rain or shine. Students will line up on the sidewalk at the kindergarten doors starting at 6pm only cars with trunks will be allowed in the school parking lot. We ask cars with trunks be here by 5:30.