Madeira Elementary
Where learning is personalized and success is ensured.
November 3rd, 2024
Hello MES Families!
I have just a few timely tidbits I wanted to share with you this Sunday. I hope you are all soaking up these beautiful fall colors and the extra hour added into your weekend. Be sure to adjust those clocks today so you are all set for Monday morning!
Take care,
Chandley
Upcoming Events and Important Dates
November 3
Daylight Savings Time Ends
November 5
Fall Picture Retake Day
WKID
Election Day
2nd Grade CoGat Testing
November 6
Culture Club - Sweden
Madeira Singers
Trailside Nature Center Field Trip - Chancey / Rindels
2nd Grade CoGat Testing
PTO Meeting 7pm Media Center
November 7
Family Fun Night
Spanish 8:05am
2nd Grade CoGat Testing
November 8
Every Friday is Madeira Spirit Wear Day!
Candy Collection
We will be collecting all week. Students can drop off their donations in our front lobby.
Picture ReTake Day - November 5th
WOW! MES Staff Shouts
We are so grateful for our awesome families at MES! And we know many of you have that same feeling about our MES staff and all that they do to support your child(ren) every day. Please use this form to submit a note, a celebration, or just some uplifting words to a staff member here at MES. We'd love to hear about those special moments and can't wait to share your message with that team member! Thank you!
MHS Entrepreneurship Groups
Madeira High School’s entrepreneurship students have created three non-profit companies that are operating this semester
- mAED for More
- Hope 4 Kids
- Ribbons For Hope
The Acres - Light the Forest Walk - Madeira Schools Foundation
Are you looking for an amazing Family Fun Night experience AND an opportunity to raise money for Madeira Schools Foundation at the very same time? Look no further! The Madeira Schools Foundation is partnering with the Acres Cincinnati for a fundraiser. The Acres is offering a lighted forest walk for the upcoming holiday season, and 20% of ticket sales from November 5-November 7 will go to the MSF. Please visit www.acrescincinnati.com for more information and to purchase tickets. Be sure to specify that you’d like to support the Madeira Schools Foundation at checkout.
Helping Hands Holiday Support
Dear Madeira Families,
As a service to the students and families of our community, the Helping Hands program is intended to facilitate Madeira’s ability to provide support for those of us in need through the school year. We understand that hardships can arise unexpectedly, and we know that there are many people in our town that very much want to help. Helping Hands is an effort to make the connections that help our community be a better place.
IF YOUR FAMILY NEEDS ASSISTANCE:
Families requesting assistance for Thanksgiving or for the Holidays, please reach out directly to your child’s school counselor and/or scan this QR code NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2024 if you are requesting Thanksgiving assistance. While we may not be able to cover every need, we will certainly make an effort to make the holiday season less stressful and more enjoyable for our community members in need. Throughout the process, be assured that procedures are in place to maintain the confidentiality and privacy of everyone involved.
https://forms.gle/VueQGpsSEfoqNpus7
IF YOUR FAMILY WOULD LIKE TO DONATE:
For families who would like to donate, we will be collecting gift cards again this year! We are asking that the value of each gift card not exceed increments of $50. The district-wide gift card collection will begin now and continue through December 8, 2024. Donations can be dropped off to any school building, or sent in with your student in an envelope addressed to a school counselor.
While all gift cards are accepted and appreciated, we are requesting gift cards from the following places:
Kroger
Target
Walmart
Amazon
Together, we are all Madeira Strong!
Sincerely,
Helping Hands
School Counselor Contact Information
Madeira Elementary School:
Emory Bergdoll (3rd-5th grades) 513-587-0008
Christin Bohrofen (Kindergarten-2nd grades) 513-985-6080 #4141
The Madeira Luminaria is BACK!
The MMS PTO is excited to partner with the City of Madeira Parks and Rec Division this holiday season to make St. Nick's Night on December 5th the biggest and BRIGHTEST event to bring in the holiday season! Luminary kits are now on sale and will be delivered right to each person's front door! New this year, is the option to donate a luminary kit. Each donated kit will be placed along St. Nick's sleigh ride route to light his way!
Orders can be placed by visiting the fundraiser website at https://givebutter.com/MadeiraLuminaria2024 or by scanning the QR code located on the flier. Paper order forms are also available at the MMS office and the Madeira city building. All orders must be placed by November 15th! If you would like to help the MMS PTO deliver the luminary kits, please consider signing up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040C4FAEAA22ABFD0-52195566-mmsluminary
Thank you,
Lindsey
STEAM Supplies List
I’m so excited to be in the STEAM Lab this year! I have a lot of exciting challenges planned for the kiddos and will be needing the following consumable supplies. Please help us out by saving the following items and bringing them to school when you are able.
Thank you,
Mary DeWitt
tp rolls
paper towel rolls
lids all and any size
clothes pins
yarn
cupcake liners
marbles
twist ties
buttons
coffee stirrers
pipe cleaners
string
Bubble envelopes/wrap
PTO Information
New for November! Lunch Duty Sign Ups
Please use the link below to sign up for a volunteer spot to help out in the cafeteria.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A45ACAA23AAFD0-51300313-october#/
Birthday Book Club
Love books and birthdays? Celebrate your child's birthday by donating a book in honor of her/his birthday to the MES Media Center's library collection! This program is supported through our MES PTO. You simply select a book from a curated wishlist. You can buy the book from the Amazon wishlist or through our local Madeira Bookstore, the Bookshelf. Books will be sent directly to MES. Once the book arrives, a personalized birthday book sticker will be placed inside the cover honoring your child's donation and their birthday, and your child will be the first one to check out the new library book! This is a fun way to help enhance our school library collection while also celebrating your child's birthday! Please contact Jessica Johnston, MES PTO library liaison, j.elaine.west@gmail.com with questions.
Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/12WH2KLGKN63A?ref_=wl_share
Help out in our amazing Media Center!
The MES Media Center (Library) is looking for volunteers to help with covering new books, shelving returned books, and assisting with special book care and collection projects on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-2:30pm. Click the link to sign-up! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050944ACA722A13-50928742-meslibrary Your help is greatly appreciated!
Extras, Events, Etc.
2024-2025 MADEIRA MIGHTY MUSTANGS
BOYS WINTER BASKETBALL PROGRAM
Link and directions to register:
K-2 grade boys have an opportunity to learn the basics of basketball and have fun with classmates.
Kindergarten- Skill Development Only
1st and 2nd Grade Boys - Skill Development and Games
Saturdays:
DECEMBER - 12/7, 12/14, 12/21 (Off 12/28)
JANUARY - 1/4, 1/11, 1/18 (1/25 only if weather causes cancellation)
Place and Time:
Kindergarten- Madeira Elementary School @ 8:45-9:30am
1st Grade- Madeira Middle School @ 8:30-9:30 am
2nd Grade- Madeira Elementary School @ 9:45-10:45 am
Cost: $100/player- includes tee shirt
Director: Brian Kellett - Varsity Head Coach
bkellett@madeiracityschools.org
Staff: Aaron Harding, 7th Grade Coach
Robert Manning, 8th Grade Coach
Current Madeira Mustangs (Varsity, JV, and 9th Grade players)
https://events.hometownticketing.com/organization/5ac3623a-dbf8-49fe-99c5-192a7d60c66a
Change drop down to Madeira Elementary School
Select "Get Tickets"
Change Quantity for appropriate grade level
Click "Checkout"
3rd and 4th Grade Baseball Players
Baseball players wanting to try out for the Madeira Blazers, a 10U baseball team in the Southwest Ohio League (SWOL) for 2025. If you are 10 years old or younger until May 1st, 2025, and want to play competitive baseball next year this is your chance. Tryouts will be this Fall for any interested baseball player. If you’re interested contact Don Camper at the email below.
General School Info
School hours 9-3:30 (door open at 8:45)
AM KDG 9-11:45
PM KDG 12:45-3:30
Champions open until 6pm
Office phone number 513-985-6080
What do I do for an absence?
Email your child's teacher AND ehernandez@madeiracityschools.org
OR
Call the Attendance Line Phone Number open 24 hours a day: 513-924-3777
How do I pay school fees?
Madeira EZ Pay System online or write a check and make it out to Madeira City Schools.
Need assistance with lunch fees?
Free and Reduced Link online at www.payschoolscentral.com or paper copy in the office.
Lunch fees: www.payschoolscentral.com or write a check made payable to Milford Nutrition Services.
Lunch Menu: https://www.milfordschools.org/departments/nutrition-services/
Tardy, leaving early, will be absent? Turn in the Communication Form into office.
Taking a vacation? Turn the Vacation Form into the main office.
These forms can be found on the Madeira schools website under Forms.
Bussing, Transportation Questions?
Connect with Petermann
Phone number - 513-561-1366
The district calendar is available on our website.
Using the Madeira EZPay System (Not for lunch account payments)
The Madeira EZPay online payment system allows Madeira parents to pay school fee payments in full, pay to participate payments per season per sport, tuition program monthly payments, and PSAT payments. Fee payments, pay to participate payments and PSAT must be paid in full. Tuition program payments can be paid monthly or several months at one time.
With this program you will be able to process payments online using any VISA and MasterCard. No more sending in checks or cash, which can get lost. There is a $2.50 transaction fee.
Payments will be applied to your child's account within 48 hours (school work days) through the easy online checkout process.
How do I register?
Step by step information is available by downloading the EZPay Parent Instructions.
The Madeira EZPay online payment system is only for school fees, pay to participate payments, tuition program payments and PSAT payments. It is not for school lunch account payments. YOU MUST GO TO THE LUNCH MENU LINK ON EACH SCHOOL'S WEBSITE FOR LUNCH ACCOUNT PAYMENTS.
To register and start using ezpay select the following link
Madeira EZPay
Online Free and Reduced (Lunch / School Fee) Applications
Simply go to www.payschoolscentral.com and create an account. This site is an easy, secure and convenient way to apply for free or reduced priced meals and school fees! You can also call the school office for a paper copy in English or Spanish. Annual approval needed. 30 day grace from last school year. Parents responsible for negative balance until approval. Questions or help call 513-576-2290 or email at foodservices@milfordschools.org.
Madeira Elementary School
Email: cbacher@madeiracityschools.org
Website: http://www.madeiracityschools.org/
Location: 7840 Thomas Drive, Cincinnati, OH, USA
Phone: 5139856080