Madrona Bear Facts: Week 23

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📅 Upcoming Dates

🆘 Madrona Family Resources - Food and Community Support

🤝 Free and Reduced Meals

🐻 100 Days, 100 Bears!

🎭 Tickets on Sale February 18th for Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka!

😆 Edmonds Comedy Night fundraiser - February 20 & 21

🧪 STEAM Night - February 25 - Volunteers Needed!

📚 Book Fair - February 23-27 - Volunteers Needed!

💰 Madrona Grants - Deadline for January Grants is TODAY

🏃🏻‍♀️ Girls On the Run Registration Now Open!

🧠 Madrona Tips & Tidbits

🙋 Helpful MIT Links and Info

🥪 This Week's Menu

⭐ Notes From MIT

2/16-17 🗽 President's Day Break - No School

2/20-21 😆 Edmonds Comedy Night fundraiser

2/23-27 📖 Book Fair

2/25 🤖 STEAM Night

2/25 🎷 Jazz ensemble @ Aurora Borealis 6:30pm

3/4 9:30 AM 👥 Mega Morning Meeting assembly - Respect

3/5 6:00-7:30 PM 🎓 Meadowdale Incoming 9th Grade Night

3/9 6:30 PM 🏫 MIT General Meeting

3/11-12 🧑🏻‍🏫 Conference Days - Early Dismissal 12:25

3/13 🏫 NO SCHOOL

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As we head into the winter months we are aware that an increase in need can occur. Additionally, with the government shut down, this limits many families' budgets for food and resources. We wanted to share some school, local and state resources that may be able to provide support.

Check out these two pages on the MIT website for information on community resources available! We'll continue to update this list as we work to find more ways to support Madrona families

💛 If you’re experiencing a change in income — whether from the shutdown or any other reason — please take a moment to apply for Free and Reduced Meals. This program allows for students of qualifying households to recieve one full beakfast and lunch each school day.

📝 The application is just a snapshot in time, so even if things turn around quickly, it’s still worth applying. If your income fluctuates, use the lowest amount you might expect to receive when filling it out.

✅ If approved, you’ll qualify for the rest of the school year. There’s no need to notify our department when things improve. Instead, let this time help you build a strong foundation for your family.

💬 If you have questions or need help with the application, we’re here for you. Contact our department at: fnsoffice@edmonds.wednet.edu or (425) 431 - 7077.

Link to application in multiple languages: (These are also available in our school office) https://share.google/a4rRNENZFJytGBdeO

Letter to Households: (Details application process and guidelines)

https://www.edmonds.wednet.edu/our-district/departments/food-nutrition-services/letter-to-households

Food & Nutrition Services - Edmonds School District webpage https://share.google/yktcqRwoI1gGddmy3

Thursday, February 12th was the 100th day of school

• To celebrate, MIT hid 100 numbered bears all over the public areas of the school for students to find
• We asked that students take ONLY ONE and leave the rest for others to find
• Please take a picture of the bear your student found and upload it here! (Be sure we can see the number!)
• Can the school find all 100 bears together?!

Madrona Children’s Theatre (MCT) is thrilled to invite you inside the magical world of Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka! This delightful musical brings to life the story of Charlie Bucket and the mysterious candy maker Willy Wonka, complete with golden tickets, imaginative inventions, and lessons about kindness, honesty, and teamwork—all wrapped up in unforgettable songs and dazzling choreography.

This sweet adventure is performed by our incredibly talented cast of 4th–8th grade students and supported by a professional director, choreographer, and music director, live orchestral accompaniment, and countless hours of volunteer support.

Performance Schedule

Friday, March 27 – 7:00 pm • Purple Cast
Saturday, March 28 – 2:00 pm* • Purple Cast
Saturday, March 28 – 7:00 pm • Green Cast
Sunday, March 29 – 2:00 pm* • Green Cast
Sunday, March 29 – 7:00 pm • Purple Cast
Monday, March 30 – 7:00 pm • Green Cast

*ASL-interpreted and sensory-friendly performances

The full cast list can be found in the Event Description credits on the BookTix site.

Tickets

Tickets are available online beginning February 18th at Madrona.BookTix.com. Please log in or create an account to make your purchase.

Advance Ticket Prices:
Adults – $15
Students (14 & under) – $10

Prices increase at the door, so grab your tickets early!

Questions about tickets? Email madronatickets@gmail.com for assistance.

Location

All performances take place at
Mountlake Terrace High School
21801 44th Ave W, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043

We can’t wait to welcome you to the factory—golden tickets not required!

STEAM Night FAQ

Volunteers Needed!

We’re looking for Madrona middle school students (6-8) and adult volunteers to help with setup, vendor table assistance, tear down, and more! Please sign-up to volunteer here.

Book Fair Hours:

• Monday, February 23rd 8:50-9:20AM, 3:50-4:20PM
• Tuesday, February 24th 8:50-9:20AM, 3:50-4:20PM
• Wednesday, February 25th 8:50-9:20AM, 3:50-4:20PM, 6-7:30PM
• Thursday, February 26th 8:50-9:20AM, 3:50-4:20PM
• Friday, February 27th 8:50-9:20AM, 2:45-3:10PM

Madrona Integrated Team (MIT) has allocated $15,000 in grant money to be awarded over the course of the school year. All MIT members (parents, caregivers, students, teachers, etc) may apply for a grant up to $2,500 to benefit students at Madrona.

There is $6700 remaining for grants during this round.

“Grant proposal” is just a fancy way of saying “write up your idea”

The way you write it doesn’t need to be perfect - we will be looking at ideas, not spelling or grammar.

If you feel you need assistance writing up your grant application for any reason, please reach out to your friendly Grant Administrator.

We will be accepting submissions 3 times yearly. The second deadline is TODAY!

Full information and application

We are also looking for Grant Readers to read and score grant submissions to help determine recipients. We are expecting the time commitment to be a few hours 3 times yearly - how much time will depend on the number of applications. Apply here to be a Grant Reader

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Interpretation for families is available through the school district for MIT events.

To request ASL interpretation, email aslrequests@edmonds.wednet.edu

To request other language interpretation, call or email Kelly Carlson at carlsonka@edmonds.wednet.edu | 425-431-2900

* Families that need interpretation must register in advance: We need 7 days to schedule interpreters for events.

* Familias que necesitan interpretación deben registrarse con anticipación: Necesitamos 7 días para programar intérpretes para los eventos.

*통역이 필요한 가족들은 미리 등록을 해야 합니다: 행사를 위한 통역관을 준비하는데3일이필요합니다.

* Các gia đình cần thông dịch phải đăng ký trước: Chúng tôi cần 7 ngày để sắp xếp thông dịch viên cho các sự kiện.

* Семьи, которые нуждаются в переводчике должны зарегистрироваться заранее: нам необходимо 7 дополнительных дня, чтобы заказать переводчика для мероприятия.

بالنسبة للعائلات التي بحاجة إلى مترجم يجب عليهم أن يسجلوا مسبقاً: نحن بحاجة إلى 7 أيام لتأمين جدول مواعيد للمترجمين لهذه الأحداث*