Madeira Elementary
Where learning is personalized and success is ensured.
March 2nd, 2025
Hello MES Families,
It is so hard to believe that we are now in the month of March! This week will close out the third quarter of learning. Don't forget that Thursday is an early release day for students at 2pm and Friday there is no school for students. Instead, it's the teacher's day to learn!
Our third graders accomplished their biography presentations this past week. The effort and work they all put into their projects just took my breath away! We also had another wonderful round of recognition assemblies where students continue to be proud of one another for what they contribute to make MES a special place for ALL to learn.
Please look over the news and updates below. The building is beginning to gear up for a lot of special learning activities and fun as fourth quarter is on the horizon.
Take care,
Chandley
Upcoming Dates
March 4
Vegetable Tasting Tuesday
WKID
March 5
Conferences
Culture Club
Madeira Singers
March 6
Conferences
End of Third Quarter
District Early Release
March 6
District Early Release Day
MES Dismissal at 2pm
March 7
No School for Students / Teacher In Service
March 8
Changing Hands Sale
March 9
Daylight Savings Time
Handwashing Videos
My own daughter in kindergarten, came home from her school the other day and I couldn't help but notice her thorough handwashing routine she had picked up. I asked her where she learned it and she said she watched these videos while at school.
In the hopes of washing away all this sickness before spring break, I thought I would share these with you as a nice resource for effective handwashing.
MSF Annual Auction
MARCH 15
We’re thrilled to invite you to the Madeira School Foundation’s Annual Auction - celebrating our 40th year this year! The Blue & Gold Bash will be held at St. Gertrude School Gymnasium on Saturday, March 15, from 6-10 pm. Tickets and sponsorships are now available for purchase at MSF Auction. General admission tickets include: A 40th anniversary welcome drink, Open bar, Food stations, Live band, Exclusive event only live auction, Swag bag and more! New this year: The VIP Anniversary Experience - purchase a reserved table for ten in a special area complete with champagne, custom Busken cookies, exclusive bar access/cocktails and more. Grab your family and friends to help us celebrate this milestone year!
Unable to Attend the Auction in Person?
Hello Parents and Guardians!
Did you see the information go out to purchase a ticket to the annual auction event in support of the schools? Were you bummed that you checked your calendar and saw that you aren't able to go? Here is another great way to support the district's largest fundraiser: Madeira Community Baskets for the 2025 Annual Auction! Link located at the bottom of this email.
Community Baskets are a great way to support this fundraiser. Your family can shop from Amazon Wish Lists, and the items will ship straight to us. We will create a beautiful basket to auction off to the highest bidder at the auction and every penny raised will come straight back to the schools. You are welcome to add and purchase an item not already on the list. Make sure to select the gift registry address when checking out! Please order items online by Monday, March 3, 2025. If you have any questions, please contact Holly Meadows (middlhm@gmail.com). Thank you for supporting this incredible event.
The Madeira Schools Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness and securing resources that enhance students’ education in Madeira City Schools. The Foundation’s annual auction raises funds used to pay for scholarships, computer hardware and software, athletic facilities, theater arts programs, equipment, and much more. This year’s auction is being held on Saturday, March 15, 2025. To find out more about the Foundation or to purchase tickets for the auction, please visit www.madeiraschoolsfoundation.org
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3QTQJI0VLNCD9?ref_=wl_share
PTO Changing Hands Sale
Spring Changing Hands Sale: Saturday, March 8th from 9 am- 1 pm at MES Consigner and Volunteer Registration is now live via the link below.
Please consider volunteering and participating in the largest fundraiser for our school!
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
UPDATED Birthday Book Club and Media center only on THURSDAYS
Updated Birthday Book Club Info:
Love books and birthdays? Our MES Birthday Book Club is designed to honor students on their birthdays (or half birthday or other special occasion) while making a lasting contribution to the library media center. You can buy a book through our local Madeira Bookstore, The Bookshelf or directly from our curated wishlist. Purchases made at The Bookshelf will receive a 20% discount. Books will be sent directly to MES where a personalized bookplate will be placed inside the cover honoring your student's donation. Your student will be the first one to check out the new library book! This program is supported through our MES PTO. Please contact Jessica Johnston (j.elaine.west@gmail.com) with questions.
wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/12WH2KLGKN63A?ref_=wl_share
Updated Media Center Volunteer Info:
The MES Media Center (Library) is looking for volunteers to help with covering new books, shelving returned books, and assisting with special projects on Thursdays from 1-2:30pm. Click the link to sign-up! 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