Madison Middle School

Respect | Responsibility | Relationships
September 2 - September 5
Hello Mustang Families!
Thanks to all who attended Back-to-School night; I enjoyed meeting many of you! If you were unable to attend and still have questions, please reach out to your student's teachers, our counselors, or the admin team. We are here to help!
In this week's update:
- ASB's Fun Friday Activity
- Tardy Sweeps
- After School Program at John Landes Park -- Begins Tuesday, September 2nd.
- Bike safety Class on the Madison campus -- Wednesday, September 3rd.
- RBV Football Games
- Before & After School Programs at Madison
- Career Fair Information
- and more...
Thanks for reading!
Tom Berger
Principal
This Week Calendar
- Regular Schedule (School hours from 9 am to 3:35 pm)
- After School Teen Program @John Landes Park begins (3:00 pm)
Sept. 3
- Regular Schedule (School hours from 9 am to 3:35 pm)
- E-Bike Safety Program (4:30 pm | Madison Library)
Sept. 4
- Regular Schedule (School hours from 9 am to 3:35 pm)
- Cross Country First Practice (4:00pm - 5:15pm | Madison Field)
Sept. 5
- Regular Schedule (School hours from 9 am to 3:35 pm)
Coming Soon
- Monday, September 8: Make-up pictures for yearbook and ID pictures.
- Wednesday, September 10 Minimum Day (Staff Development)
- Boys' & Girls' Club Mustang Sports begins in September. See details below.
Fun Friday ASB Activities!
Tardy Sweeps Begin This Week
Free After School Program at John Landes Park Begins September 2nd.
This Free program offers Academic tutoring, Mentorship, Recreational Activities, Free Field Trips and more!
Where? John Landes Recreational Park
When? Monday - Friday from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Free Bike Safety Program: September 3rd
All students riding a bike (e-bike or pedal powered), a scooter, or a skateboard are required to complete a safety training course or attend an in-person bike education class in order to ride to any school in the district. We will host an in person class on Wednesday, September 3 from 4:30pm to 5:30pm in the library.
No need to sign up -- just show up!
RBV Football Games
Middle school students who wish to attend RBV High School football games must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The parent or guardian is expected to remain with the student for the entire game. Students who arrive without a parent or guardian will not be permitted to enter.
ELO: Before & After School Extra Learning Opportunities
We are excited to announce that beginning this Monday afternoon, Madison Middle School will be offering before and after school Extended Learning Opportunities (ELO) before and after school. We have a diverse range of opportunities for students, from athletic conditioning and skill building, Lego Robotics, crochet, video gaming, art, STEM and tutoring in all academic areas. Morning sessions are from 7:30am to 8:30am, and afternoon sessions are from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. No sign-up is necessary -- just look at the schedule and show up! Run by our teachers and free for all Madison students! We encourage students who are dropped off at school early or have to wait after school for a ride to join a session. Students in AM/PM are welcome to join too.
Help Us Create an Amazing Career Fair for Our Students!
If you or someone you know is interested in sharing about a career please contact Mrs. Nissa Kuley at nissakuley@vistausd.org
PTA
Join the PTA
Dad's Club is coming to Vista Unified
From Sept. 10 Join us every 6:00 pm - 7:30pm
Picture Make-up day
Students can take their ID and yearbook photograph on Monday, September 8th during PE.
PBIS & Minga App Messages
PBIS, or Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, is a framework that promotes a positive school culture by teaching and reinforcing respectful, responsible, and relationship-focused behaviors. At Madison, we are shifting toward more incentives and rewards for positive behavior rather than relying only on negative consequences. Using the Minga app, students will earn “Madison M-Points” for positive actions, which they can trade in at the new student store supported by our PTA, and we hope to launch the store in September. Parents and guardians will also receive text updates whenever their child is recognized for the 3 R’s, ensuring more communication about what students are doing well -- and there is no need to down load the app. Students will be able to track their points from their online Minga account on their school Chromebooks. In addition, Minga will serve as our digital hall pass system and will eventually support flexible opportunities for extra help and enrichment during the school day.
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