Madison Elementary School Update

Happy Week 5! Following our first full five-day week, our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders are settling well into the regular school routine. Now that we have completed all of our beginning-of-the-year assessments, we are identifying students' specific individual needs. Our classrooms are focused, academic momentum is building, and students are adjusting smoothly to the daily expectations.

As we move through the rest of September, here are a few practical focus areas for the week:

• Maintain Evening Routines: With full academic weeks in full effect, predictable evening routines and consistent sleep schedules remain essential for helping students stay focused through Friday. Have your child prep the night before (lay out clothes, pack backpack, read and sign planners, etc.).

• Prompt Specific Reflection: When asking about their day, try targeted questions—like "What book are you reading?" or "What was your math focus today?"—to get a clearer picture of what's going on at school.

• Stay Connected: Please check class updates regularly and reach out whenever you have questions or updates regarding your child's progress.

Thank you for your continued support as we keep this momentum going. Have a great week!

Nate Pechaitis

Thank you for participating in this year's Fall Fundraiser! Every item sold directly supports our Student Activity Fund for field trips, assemblies, 5th-grade camp, and more.

Two Easy Ways to Shop & Sell:

• 💻 Online: Pay directly with a credit card by visiting shop.gwrcfundraising.com (Group Code: 42827).

• 📝 In-Person: Collect orders using the order form. Payment can be made via cash or check (checks payable to Madison Elementary School).

• Be sure to include all information on the order form and return all copies along with the correct amount of money in the envelope.

📅 Deadline: All orders and money are due Wednesday, September 23rd.

Students who sell 20 items get to smash a pie in the face of the Principal of their choice.

Students who sell 30 items get to grab a bill from the cash box. $10, $20, $50, and $100 bills.

The Madison Township Police and Fire Departments are hosting their 2nd annual Stuff the Truck event. This program helps local families in need by providing essential items for the holidays and throughout the year. You may sign up by completing the form below.