Madera Mustang Messenger

Vision: Madera will develop thoughtful citizens and empower young leaders to become active members in their school, community and government.

Mission: Madera teachers and staff will meet all students where they are, using best instructional practices to cultivate academic and social-emotional growth and success.

Dear Families,

November is a time to reflect on gratitude. We are grateful for all our scholars and families who support our learning community!

We are looking forward to celebrating our Veterans and our student award recipients on Friday. We are monitoring the weather closely and have a plan to pivot if it rains. We are crossing our fingers that the rain holds off until later in the day. If it does rain, we ask for your patience as we make the best of the weather and our limited indoor capacity.

Our 5th grade students are beginning their Civic Projects now. Look for more information to come in the following weeks.

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November--Patriotism and Respect: Give Thanks to America’s Military

11/9-11/13-School Psychologist Week

11/10-PTA Board (3:30 PM) and Association Meeting (2:25 PM)

11/13-Mini Melts sales

11/13-Veteran’s Day Assembly 8 AM-Wear Red, White, Blue for Veterans Day

11/13-Responsibility Character Awards Assembly 8:00 AM

11/13-World Kindness Day

11/13-Goodies with a Grown-Up 7:15-7:45 AM

11/13-Food Drive Friday

11/13-Wear Madera Blue/Spirit Shirt

11/18-Dine-out Night 4-9PM at the Habit

11/20-Wear Madera Blue/Spirit Shirt

11/23-11/27-Thanksgiving Break

11/30 School Resumes

This year, we would like to do something special for our Veteran's and their families! We have scheduled our Goodies with a Grown-up event so that our students and families could celebrate with our Veterans.

The details:

1. RSVP is now closed.

2. Students will receive the school breakfast.

3. Breakfast treats will be provided to grown ups.

3. There will be one line for students and one for adults.

4. Everyone is invited!

5. When? 7:15-7:50 AM

6. At 7:50, students will make their way to the playground to meet their teachers,.

7. At 7:55, parents will make their way to the quad for the Veterans Day Assembly.

8. Parents must remain in the quad/MPR area.

9. After the assembly, parents will be asked to leave through the MPR gate and the instructional day will begin.

Food Pantries

• The Samaritan Center-Walk Through Only- Tuesdays & Thursdays 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. (LINK)

• Samaritan Center Client Services (Spanish) and Laundry of Love (Spanish)

• Still Waters Cafe continues to serve as our local food pantry. A food pantry is also held in Moorpark at Moorpark College on Tuesdays from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. For more information, please visit (LINK).

• Here is a list of regional food pantries and dinner sites (LINK).

Simi Valley dinner site

Free Food Agencies in Ventura County

New Basic Needs Directory

This new webpage provides direct links to trusted websites that connect youth and families to essential resources, including food assistance, housing support, childcare, mental health services, and more. Whether you're navigating a tough time or helping others find support, this webpage is designed to make it easier to find local assistance. (link)

The webpage is organized by type of assistance, including child care, clothing, food, healthcare, housing, and mental health. There is also a section entitled "multiple services," which links to service providers who can help address more than one basic need.

All Simi Valley Schools use the Raptor Visitor Management System. This system provides visitor accountability, which increases the overall safety of our students and staff. Please bring your ID whenever you are on campus.