Madeira Elementary

MES Families,

Wow this past week was a warm one! Despite the heat, our students worked so hard to continue following routines, while also mixing in some assessments for our initial benchmarking period. I hope each of your homes are feeling a bit more in the school routine and running well!

Please take a look at all the information in this newsletter. There is a lot to review!

Enjoy your Labor Day holiday!

Take care,
Chandley

Monday, September 7th: No School--Labor Day

Saturday, September 12th: Changing Hands Sale (9am-1pm)

Tuesday, September 15th: Picture Day

Thursday, September 17th: Madeira Family Fun Night

Friday, September 18th: Homecoming Parade

Friday, September 25th: No School--Teacher Inservice Day

Friday, October 2nd: Walk to School Day

If you are available and interested, please contact Katie Plazarin at 513-985-6080 or kplazarin@madeiracityschools.org to volunteer!

There is a $65 school fee for all students K-5. This covers items that your child(ren) will use all year long. These fees can be paid in one of three ways:

1. Cash- You can send in cash to Joy Wood in the front office. Please be sure to note your child's name, grade level, and student ID
2. Check- Checks should be made out to Madeira City Schools. In the memo, please add your child's name and student ID. If you have more than one child here at MES, you can combine the fees and write one check (just please add their names and IDs).
3. PaySchools- If you want to pay online, you will need to create an account separate from your PaySchools lunch account and then register under "Madeira City Schools".

Dismissal Tips:

• Default Dismissal Plan - what is the most common plan for dismissal, set that as default.
• Bus numbers have been removed from the app. You will simply select "Bus" now.
• Changes must be made prior to 2:50pm for the day.
• If you need to make a change it must be made in the app. Do not simply message the teacher as this impacts our dismissal efficiency.
• Need something last minute? (After 2:50pm) - call the main office and we will problem solve with you.

• Safety and efficiency is the priority. Put down your cell phones and lower your speed.
• Arrival line opens at 8:45 (8:40 if inclement weather). No school staff are monitoring the playground prior to 8:45am.
• Pull all the way to the front of the curb by the cone and crosswalk. This is the first stop in the line.
• Please allow your child out of the car along any point at the curb, all the way back to the picnic table with a shade.
• Drivers must remain in their car. Staff are along the curb to assist students, if needed to get out and in the cars.
• If you need to get out to assist your child, please pull off into one of the parking spots and out of the car line.
• Students must exit and enter the cars on the curb side only. Walking around and in between the cars is a safety risk.
• Do not pull around any cars lined on the curb. Some of our students may require a little more time to get into their cars and that's ok.

Please be sure to set up, if it's not already, your child(ren)'s lunch accounts for this coming school year. As a reminder, we outsource our meal program through Milford School District. You will need to select their district when you register your child(ren) for lunch. Students will input a code in the cafeteria to purchase lunches. You are able to load money on their school account via the website.

Please take a look and ensure that you are all set!

If you are able, we appreciate any volunteers that can help the lunch room run smoothly. Just click on a month below to sign up!

September

October

November

December

January

February

March

April

May

If you didn't order a yearbook for your student but you would like to now, simply send in $20 cash or check (made out to MES PTO) to the front office and we will get that for them.

General School Hours

Students can enter the building at 8:45am each school day. School starts promptly at 9am. Dismissal for all students is 3:30pm.

Half day kindergarten hours: 9-11:45 AM, 12:45-3:30 PM

What do I do for an absence?

Email your child's teacher AND kplazarin@madeiracityschools.org

OR

Call the Attendance Line Phone Number open 24 hours a day: 513-924-3777

How do I pay school fees?

You can pay by cash or check straight to the front office or use this link for payment: www.payschoolscentral.com

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.

Click HERE to not only support MES, but all of Madeira City Schools. Because together we make a difference! Donate before September 25th to secure your limited edition shirt pictured below!

Your donation helps us support programs, opportunities and experiences for students throughout Madeira City Schools.

We’re excited to kick off a new school year with our first Madeira City Schools PTO meeting!

Wednesday, September 9

7:00 PM

Madeira High School Library

Whether you’re a longtime PTO volunteer or completely new to getting involved, we’d love to have you! Parents, grandparents, staff and community members are all welcome.

I know everyone is still basking in the heat of summer, but our biggest event of the year is right around the corner, The Fall Changing Hands Sale! We appreciate how you have helped us in the past and look forward to seeing you again at our upcoming event the weekend of 9/11-9/12. This is the only fundraiser for MES, and it is 100% run by volunteers. Profits from the sale help to fund field trips, playground gear, classroom tech and various learning materials. I wanted to send past volunteers an early opportunity to sign up and get the first pick of spots. They fill quickly so please sign up ASAP!

Why Volunteer?

• Shop Early: All volunteers receive a Pre-Sale Pass to shop the best deals before the general public.

• Student Hours: MHS and MMS students are welcome to volunteer. It’s a great way to earn community service hours in a fun environment.

• 100% Impact: Every hour you give goes directly back into our students' classrooms.

Ready to Help? Pick a Spot and Sign Up with a Friend:

• General Volunteer Positions: Sign Up Here

• Cashier Positions: Sign Up Here

• Looking to Consign: Visit our website for consignor registration and more details on how to participate.

Thank you for helping to make MES such an incredible place for our children to learn and grow.

Mark your calendars! Registration for the upcoming Girls on the Run season is right around the corner!

Through our programs, 3rd–6th grade girls build confidence, character, and lifelong skills as a team—learning how to: Stand up for themselves and others Be a standbyer instead of a bystander Practice empathy, inclusion, and acceptance

IMPORTANT DATES

• Aug 31 – Sept 13: Registration Lottery open via the Girls on the Run website

• Sept 21: Season Kick-off!

• Nov 21: GOTR Celebration 5K

TEAM & PRACTICE SCHEDULES

• MES GOTR Team 1: Mon/Wed| 3:45 PM – 5:15 PM

• MES GOTR Team 2i: Tues 3:45 PM – 5:15 PM & Sat 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

• MMS Heart & Sole Team: Mon/Wed | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Set a reminder so you don't miss the registration window! Head to the Girls on the Run website starting Aug 31st to enter the lottery.

We're excited to share a new opportunity for young artists to learn foundational art skills, explore new materials, and grow their creative confidence in a fun, relaxed, and encouraging environment. The classes will be taught by Stacey Maney, a professional artist and one of the Madeira moms behind Got Art.

There's four themed 6-week sessions throughout the school year. Enrollment for the first session is now open. Click here to get details about each session and sign up. We can’t wait to see what you'll create together!

Link: https://www.staceymaney.com/creatorsclub

Madeira Rec Basketball Signups are open for Grades 3-6. Register by clicking the image below.

Email: cbacher@madeiracityschools.org
Website: http://www.madeiracityschools.org/
Location: 7840 Thomas Drive, Cincinnati, OH, USA
Phone: 5139856080