Madison Middle School

It was a busy and exciting week at Madison, with students engaged in hands-on learning in science, AVID students visiting San Diego State, and our Mustang Band representing our school at multiple performances. As we head into this week, we’re looking forward to our first ever Stellar Night, where Mr. Pezzoli will give a brief talk about astronomy, and then give us a tour of the night sky with the aid of multiple telescopes! This is a great event for the family!

Also on Monday, just a few minutes before Stellar Night, the Madison PTA will hold an association meeting open to all parents. During the 15 minute meeting they'll discuss leadership positions for the next school year. If you would like to be more involve, please join us.

Another important event taking place this Tuesday 3/24 is our 8th grade family night in the library where our 8th grade counselor Ms. Kathy will provide important information about the transition to high school, 9th grade course selection, the VUSD My Plan, A-G college requirements, and more. You'll also have the opportunity to meet the RBV administration and counselors. If you can't attend in person, we will be sending out a Zoom link to all 8th grade families through Parent Square the morning of 3/24.

Lastly, this is Wish Spirit Week in support of the Make-a-Wish Foundation. See the flyer below for more information about the all-middle school dance. And remember that this is the last week of school before Spring break. There will be no school from March 30 to April 3, and we'll return to school on April 6 with our regular 10am Monday start time.

Thank you for reading! Have a great week!

Tom Berger

Principal

March 23

• Late Start (School hours from 10:00am to 3:35pm)
• Wish Spirit Week (bring a stuff animal)
• Stellar Night (6:45pm - 8:30pm - Room 101)

March 24

• Regular Schedule (School hours from 9:00 am to 3:35 pm)
• Wish Spirit Week (Wear Blue)
• 8th Grade Parent Night (6:00pm - 7:00pm / Library)

March 25

• Regular Schedule (School hours from 9:00 am to 3:35pm)
• Wish Spirit Week (Find a heart during school hours)
• SSC Meeting (4:00pm - 5:00pm / Library)

March 26

• Regular Schedule (School hours from 9:00 am to 3:35 pm)
• Wish Spirit Week (All-Middle School Dance tickets on sale during lunch)

March 27

• Regular Schedule (School hours from 9:00 am to 3:35 pm)
• Wish Spirit Week (PJ Day)

• March 30 to April 3 Spring Break (No School)
• April 20 SSC Meeting
• April 22 Snacks w the Principal
• April 24 Spring Fling Dance
• May 7 Open House
• May 7 ELAC Meeting
• May 14 MMS Volunteer Appreciation
• May 26 SSC Meeting
• May 20 Coffee w the Principal
• May 25 Memorial Day
• June 4 Last Day of School - Minimum Day

Last week in Mr. Schmit’s 6th grade science classes, students explored thermal energy through a hands-on lab. They began by forming hypotheses about how quickly water molecules move in hot versus cold water. Students then added food coloring to each to observe how it behaved at different temperatures. This activity helped bring their learning to life as they connected their observations to the concept of molecular motion.

AVID students visited San Diego State University last week. They attended a women’s water polo game, where the Aztecs dominated the Tigers (Princeton)! After the game, they walked to one of the dining halls, where students enjoyed an all-you-can-eat lunch. After lunch, students explored the campus, including the SDSU Bookstore, the Student Union (which even has a bowling alley), and Love Library. It was a warm day, but the students had a blast!

The Mustang Band had a packed performance schedule last week! Not only did they perform on campus, the represented our school at Cuyamaca College, the Moonlight Amphitheater, as well as the San Diego Winds Composer festival at Mission Hills High School!

Students have been busy putting together the Madison Yearbook and working hard to meet the print deadline! Yearbook class gives middle school students a chance to build real-world skills in a fun, hands-on way. Students learn photography, writing, editing, and design while also developing teamwork, time management, and problem-solving skills as they work to meet real deadlines. They get experience using tools and technology similar to what professionals use and learn how to communicate with peers, staff, and the school community. Along the way, they take pride in creating something meaningful that captures the story of their school year, AND it’s the only class where people buy their homework!

To see previous broadcasts, visit Madison's Vimeo channel.

This is an opportunity for students in 6th-8th grade at all Middle Schools in the District to come together for a fun night! It also supports 2 VUSD students who are "Making a Wish". Please see the attached flyer for more information. If you would like to donate items or volunteer at the dance: Please sign up HERE

This week is our Marathon and lots of prizes are already going out to students. It's not too late! You can still Register for our Marathon using the first period teacher of your child.

Remember, ALL Students will be running during their PE class on Tuesday, March 24th.

Please join us in raising funds for our school from now until April 6th ( at noon):

1. Register your child HERE. It's FREE & your child will receive a treat AND 5 Minga Points.

2. Send out emails for donations or donate yourself!

3. Volunteer your time at one of our Prize Distribution days. Sign Up HERE

STEM2Career Expo is coming up, March 25th from 5:00-7:00pm at Rancho Buena Vista High School. This free event will showcase all schools in regards to Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) as well as all of our Career Technical Education (CTE) Pathways. Come see what Vista Unified has to offer in regards to STEM, CTE, and Careers!

All 8th-grade students were recently given a letter during their math classes that reviews behavior expectations and eligibility requirements for end-of-year activities, including the Knott’s Berry Farm trip. The letter is linked below for your reference. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions, and thank you for partnering with us to support students in meeting academic expectations and making positive choices. Also linked below are the details for the Knott's trip and another link for payment options.

MMS WEBSTORE PAYMENTS:

- Click on “Account” then “Sign In” the user name is your email address.

If you do not have an account: - Click ”Create Account” for an account IMPORTANT : you will need to go to your email to verify and complete your account registration.

- Once logged in, click on “My Account” (your name)

- Add your student(s) by clicking on “My Family”, enter their 9 Digit ID # and First & Last Name and click "add". You can add more than one MMS student. IMPORTANT : You MUST use the student 9 Digit ID # for the student attending the event.

*** Jazz Club will be cancelled for the rest of the year***

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