Madison Middle School

This weeks' highlights:

• Festival of the Arts
• Band Concert
• Digital Citizenship Week
• Raising Canes MMS Fundraiser
• 8th Grade Haunted House
• Mustang of the month recognition
• Last make-up picture day
• Substance abuse and education parent workshop

It was a big week for the visual and performing arts starting with the band concert last Wednesday, and ending yesterday at the VUSD Festival of the Arts in down town Vista, and Madison was well represented!

In addition to our Jazz band playing at the festival, teachers Mary Moffett, 3D art, David Bottom, wood shop, and Joanne Murray, career exploration, pose at their student displays along with VUSD Trustee Rena Marrocco.

This year, all sixth graders who are not taking choir or band take the explore wheel elective. Students take a quarter of 3D art, wood shop, technology, and new to this year -- drama. In addition to the new class, there is a drama club open to all students on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Our brave and talented actors took the stage this year at the festival!

Oct. 20

• Late Start (School hours from 10:00 am to 3:35 pm)
• Girls Volleyball Practice (4:00 to 6:00pm @Gym)
• Flag Football (4:00 to 5:30pm @Field)
• Girls Soccer Practice (4:00 to 5:30 pm @Field)
• Cross Country (4:00 to 5:00 pm @Track)

Oct. 21

• Regular Schedule (School hours from 9:00 am to 3:35 pm)
• Basketball Before School (7:00am to 8:30am | Gym)
• Flag Football (4:00pm - 5:00pm @Field)
• Girls Soccer Game Vs. Wildcats (4:30 to 6:30 pm @Field)
• Cross Country (4:00 to 5:00 pm @Track)

Oct. 22

• Regular Schedule (School hours from 9:00 am to 3:35 pm)
• Kona Ice (During lunch periods)
• Last Picture Make Up (Fit Lab)
• Ballet Folklorico Practice (3:35pm @Gym)
• Flag Football Game vs Wildcats (4:30pm to 6:30pm @Field)
• Dine Out Night (PTA Fundraiser Raisin'Canes 4:00pm -10:00pm)

Oct. 23

• Regular Schedule (School hours from 9 am to 3:35 pm)
• Basketball Before School (7:00am to 8:30am | Gym)
• Girls Volleyball Practice (4:00 to 6:00 pm @Gym)

• Cross Country (4:00 to 5:00 pm @Track)
• Girls Soccer Practice (4:00 to 5:30pmn @Field)
• ELAC Meeting (6:00pm - 7:00pm @Library)

Oct. 24

• Regular Schedule (School hours from 9 am to 3:35 pm)

• Oct 27 - 31 Halloween Spirit Week
• October 29 Substance Use Prevention and Education Parent workshop
• November 4 SSC Meeting
• November 10-11 Veterans Day (No school)
• November 12-14 See's Candy Sales Start
• November 19-20 Parent Teacher Conferences (Minimum Day Schedule)
• November 24- 28 Thanksgiving Break

This week at Madison Middle School and throughout the Vista Unified School District, we are celebrating Digital Citizenship Week. Digital citizenship is the ability to use technology and the internet in a safe, responsible, and ethical manner. Click on the DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP IMAGE for a short video. As middle school students gain greater freedom and access to devices, their use of cell phones and social media becomes a significant part of their everyday lives. While these devices and platforms can be beneficial and fun, they can also present dangers.

Through lessons integrated into all subject areas this week, students will participate in activities designed to teach and emphasize healthy and safe habits and behavior when engaging with both familiar people and strangers online. For more information, please see last week's special edition of the VUSD community update. We will also be sending out a short Parent Square message each day with tips and information that you can discuss with your students. Please join us by continuing the conversation at home!

To see previous broadcasts, go to Madison's Vimeo channel at: https://vimeo.com/user124597603

Our 2nd annual Haunted House Fundraiser is this Friday! Any and all donations are welcome. This fundraiser is to help our 8th grade class get to the end of the school year field trip. It is student-led so all donations help make this even happen. Haunted House Information Letter
Thank you for your generosity and If you have questions please reach out to helendarlington@vistausd.org

Congratulations to our amazing Mustangs who earned the Mustang of the Month Award! Your hard work, respect, and responsibility truly shine through—keep up the great effort!

👏 Parents, thank you for your continuous support and encouragement at home—it makes a world of difference. Together, we’re helping our students grow into their very best selves!

💙 We love and appreciate our volunteers! If you are volunteering this year for a field trip, dance or any other school activity , please complete the Volunteer Forms . You can email it to our Community Liaison(betsabemahn@vistausd.org) or drop it off at the front office.

✔️ Form

✔️ Code of Conduct

✔️ ID copy

✔️ TB clearance (if volunteering 20+ hrs)

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