Madeira Elementary
Where learning is personalized and success is ensured.
January 6th, 2025
Hello MES Families! Happy New Year!
What a winter break this has become! Stay safe and warm I hope you all enjoyed time doing what makes special moments and memories last for you and your family.
This week will be a good reset for us all to get back into routines and spending time with our school family. The students will all participate in mid-year assemblies to remind us all of the core values at MES and how we represent them all around the building.
I hope you all stay warm and safe as this storm leaves behind some very cold temperatures. Please be sure your child(ren) are coming with warm coats and gloves to school - and labeled is better! Our lost and found is exploding!
Lastly, as we begin back in this new year, I ask that you prepare to get through our carline and have your child(ren) inside the building by 8:55. We have had a lot of late cars and with our walkers and bike riders becoming less in these winter months, the carline will increase. We will continue to open up for students at 8:40 to ensure all get ample time to arrive and come in the building. As always, if they ride the bus, they are never tardy (even if the bus is late). Thanks for doing your part to help students start their day on time and prepared.
I look forward to the second of half of the school year in 2025!
Take care,
Chandley
Upcoming Dates
January 6
School Resumes (Just Kidding - Snow Day!)
January 8
Culture Club
Madeira Singers
January 17
Report Cards Go Home
January 20
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday - No School
As winter hits, so do unfortunate sicknesses. In the event your child is absent don't forget you can call our attendance line 24/7. 513-924-3777
Emails to Erika Hernandez (ehernandez@madeiracityschools.org) and the homeroom teacher is also a good way to report an absence.
2-Hour Delay Information
In the event the district ever calls a 2-hour delay.
Starting times:
- Champions Program (Before school program) 9:00 a.m.
- Madeira Elementary (Grades K-5) Doors Open 10:45 a.m. School Starts at 11:00 a.m.
- All Day Kindergarten will be 11:00-3:30
- A.M. Kindergarten will be 11:00-1:00
- P.M. Kindergarten will be 1:30-3:30
- Kindergarten classes (OKEP and AM) will be strongly encouraged to bring a packed lunch.
Transportation:
Buses will pick up students at their regularly scheduled stops 2 hours later than their usual time.
**PM Kindergarten families who use transportation will receive a call from transportation with their adjusted pickup time.
All Day Kindergarten - Pack lunch and eat in classroom
Half Day AM Kindergarten - Pack lunch and eat in classroom
12:40 3rd Grade
11:20 5th Grade
11:45 2nd Grade
1:20 4th Grade
12:10 1st Grade
Lost and Found
We will be donating the items at the end of January.
You could get lost in our lost and found these days! It is overflowing! Please make an effort to have your child check for their items or you are more than welcome to come to school during school hours to claim any items that may belong to your family.
Story Trail Art Show
Featuring 2nd Grade Art through January 11th
Where: Nelle V Hosbrook Audubon Trail, Miami Avenue, Madeira
When: December 23rd-January 11th
In collaboration with the City of Madeira and the Parks and Recreation Board of Madeira, the second graders have been working on tree art. After reading the book, Tree by Britta Teckentrup, the students chose a season and designed their own tree collage.
The first batch of tree art will be on display December 23, 2024 - January 11, 2025. The next batch of art will go on display towards the end of March, which will be communicated as the date draws near. All 2nd graders will have an opportunity this year to have their work on display at some point throughout the school year.
The Madeira Storytrail was created in 2023 through a grant received to the City of Madeira and the Parks and Recreation Board of Madeira. The trail offers books on display in partnership with the Cincinnati Hamilton County Public Library. This will be the first public display of art on the Storytrail.
I hope you get a chance to stop by and enjoy a winter walk along the trail to see the artwork and the beauty of the trail.
Ms. Smith, art teacher at Madeira Elementary School
Please email bsmith@madeiracityschools.org if you have any questions.
Nurse Amy Notes
The winter months are here!
Germs and Lice can often visit when we're cozied up inside visiting with friends and family.
The best way to avoid spreading too much joy and cheer is...
Washing your hands! This is the most crucial step; wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially before preparing food, eating, and after using the bathroom.
Make sure you keep your distance if you are feeling ill, especially when hugging family members who have a decreased immune system. (Like new babies and the elderly)
Humans are particularly vulnerable to lice this holiday season for one very specific reason. We’ve forgotten about them! Years of social distancing have put lice in the back of our minds and Holidays 2024, they are making their way back! First, let’s talk about the good news, having lice isn’t a serious medical condition, just a pest! To reduce your family's chances of getting lice this holiday and the rest of the year...
Limit head-to-head contact during friend or cousin sleepovers.
When socializing in a crowd, long hair should be tied back into ponytails, buns, and braids to make it more difficult for lice to invade.
Never share hats, coats, scarves, earmuffs or gloves.
Just looking at your student's scalp is not a sure way to find these little Grinches; especially if your student has sandy/blonde hair. The best way to check is with a lice comb. These are available on Amazon or with treatment shampoo at your local pharmacy.
* This dry air has many students suffering from chapped lips! Feel free to send your child in with a chapstick to keep in their pencil cases!
* Even though it is still very cold out. Please continue to have your student bring a water bottle to school to stay hydrated!
* Hats! Please remind your student not to share hats at school, to prevent the spread of lice! Wearing long hair up in a ponytail or braid is also a great way to slow the spread.
* Still many injuries happening on the playground from tripping in Crocs. Although comfy and popular, Crocs (and any clog like shoe) don't make for great school or PE shoes.
Stay warm and healthy this winter season!
- Nurse Amy
WOW! MES Staff Shouts
New year, new opportunity to recognize a staff member!
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!
A Note from the Madeira Library
Hello,
The Madeira Library is starting an initiative for the coming year where we feature photos of Madeira community members (police officers, firefighters, teachers, etc.) posing for photos/selfies with their favorite children's books! We'd love to invite you both and all the teachers from the Madeira Middle School to send in photos. Our goal is to use our library collection to connect readers with all the wonderful people in our community!
If you don't have a copy of your favorite children's book, we are happy to bring them to you! And if any teachers don't want to be photographed, we'd still love to share their name and position and feature their favorite books if they're willing.
We're very excited to showcase all your favorite books! We would love to share this info and our contacts with your fellow educator. Please pass this along to anyone you think would be interested, and don't hesitate to reach out with questions!
Thank you so much!
Debbie
Debbie Hull Branch Supervisor Youth Services Office 513.369.6028 Email Deborah.Hull@chpl.org For Minds of All Kinds
PTO Information
Volunteers needed for the following January opportunities:
Winter Reading Benchmark
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0545AEA628A0FB6-54194979-winter
January Lunchroom Duty
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/8050A45ACAA23AAFD0-54029388-january
Teacher Meal Desserts/Drink
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040D44A5AD2EA7F49-54199077-staff
UPDATED Birthday Book Club and Media center only on THURSDAYS starting in January
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.
Futsal
Futsal is a modified form of soccer played with 5 players per side on a basketball court. Futsal quickly develops the skills required for soccer - balance, motor ability, agility, coordination, ball mastery, accurate & quick passing and receiving, perception and awareness. Futsal is fast and action packed. Lots of goals are scored and everyone gets lots of touches on the ball.
All proceeds benefit Madeira Mustangs Soccer program
Who: Grades K-12
When: Sunday Afternoons beginning January 12th - March 2nd, 2025
50 Minute games between 11 am - 4 pm
Where: Madeira High School Gymnasium
Cost: $65 includes T-shirt
Camp Director: Tony Ripberger (513) 760-2922
All proceeds benefit Madeira Mustangs Soccer program
Link for sign up is:
https://events.hometownticketing.com/organization/5ac3623a-dbf8-49fe-99c5-192a7d60c66a
2024-2025 MADEIRA MIGHTY MUSTANGS
BOYS WINTER BASKETBALL PROGRAM
Link and directions to register:
K-2 grade boys have an opportunity to learn the basics of basketball and have fun with classmates.
Kindergarten- Skill Development Only
1st and 2nd Grade Boys - Skill Development and Games
Saturdays:
DECEMBER - 12/7, 12/14, 12/21 (Off 12/28)
JANUARY - 1/4, 1/11, 1/18 (1/25 only if weather causes cancellation)
Place and Time:
Kindergarten- Madeira Elementary School @ 8:45-9:30am
1st Grade- Madeira Middle School @ 8:30-9:30 am
2nd Grade- Madeira Elementary School @ 9:45-10:45 am
Cost: $100/player- includes tee shirt
Director: Brian Kellett - Varsity Head Coach
bkellett@madeiracityschools.org
Staff: Aaron Harding, 7th Grade Coach
Robert Manning, 8th Grade Coach
Current Madeira Mustangs (Varsity, JV, and 9th Grade players)
https://events.hometownticketing.com/organization/5ac3623a-dbf8-49fe-99c5-192a7d60c66a
Change drop down to Madeira Elementary School
Select "Get Tickets"
Change Quantity for appropriate grade level
Click "Checkout"
3rd and 4th Grade Baseball Players
Baseball players wanting to try out for the Madeira Blazers, a 10U baseball team in the Southwest Ohio League (SWOL) for 2025. If you are 10 years old or younger until May 1st, 2025, and want to play competitive baseball next year this is your chance. Tryouts will be this Fall for any interested baseball player. If you’re interested contact Don Camper at the email below.
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