Madeira Elementary
Where learning is personalized and success is ensured.
April 21st, 2025
Hello MES Families,
I hope you all enjoyed a nice weekend! I know the warmer weather was a very welcomed feeling this weekend.
We are flying through this final quarter of the year and there are so many amazing events still on the horizon. Please look over the information below to stay up to date and informed.
Take care,
Chandley
Upcoming Dates
April 23
Cincinnati Recycling Visiting 2nd Grade
Culture Club
Madeira Singers
April 24
3rd Grade Music Program
Lifetouch 5th Grade Picture
April 25
1st Grade Field Trip to Children’s Theater
Every Friday is Madeira Spirit Wear Day!
Coming Up
April 28-30
Recognition Assemblies
April 29
Art Museum Field Trip - Saylor/Unger/Pruckno
May 1
4th Grade to Cincinnati Reds Game
Public Library Field Trip - Knueven/Ragland
Principal Day
May 2
Walk to School Day
5th Grade Transition Day at MMS
3rd Grade Speaker
Every Friday is Madeira Spirit Wear Day!
May 5-9
Teacher Appreciation Week
May 5
Public Library Field Trip - Mason/Rider
May 6-7
Got Art? Meet the Artist Days
May 6
WKID
May 7
Culture Club
Madeira Singers
May 8
E2 Research Fair
Public Library Field Trip - Dunn/Thomas
GotArt? Volunteers Needed
To round out our amazing GotArt adventures this school year, we have the Meet the Artist Days fast approaching! Please sign up to help support these special days if you are able.
The first sign-up link is for the volunteers needed during the May 6th & 7th event.
Meet the Artists Days Volunteers
The second link is for volunteers to assist with preparation leading up to the Meet the Artist Days.
Thank you!
Woot Woot Wagon Volunteers
We are still in need of a few more volunteers for next week's Woot Woot wagon.
Here is the link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0545AEA628A0FB6-56202686-woot#/
Veggie Tasting Tuesday
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!
PTO Information
School Supply Kits
MES PTO is pleased to offer online school supply ordering for the 2025-2026 school year! You can now purchase kits customized to the 2025-2026 grade level supply lists.
*Kits are for students entering grades 1-5
http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/81967
These supply kits are competitively priced with quality products. Kits for MES students will be delivered directly to the classrooms.
Online ordering available through July 1.
Questions? Contact Sam Glickhouse - sam.glickhouse@gmail.com
Lunchroom SignUps for the Year
The sign-up genius for Media Center volunteer's has added dates for the Spring.
The Media Center is looking for volunteers to help with covering new books, shelving returned books, and assisting with special projects on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons in April and May!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050944ACA722A13-50928742-meslibrary
Extras, Events, Etc.
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