Madison Elementary School Update

VIP Honor Roll Breakfast

4th and 5th Graders who earned VIP Honor Roll (All As & Bs) in the second trimester are invited, along with family to attend our VIP Honor Roll Breakfast this Friday at 8am. Come celebrate and enjoy breakfast with us!

*Friday, April 10 at 8:00 a.m. in the Elementary Gymnasium

Monday, June 1st - 10AM - Madison Performing Arts Center

We invite you to join us for our annual 5th-grade end-of-year celebration on Monday, June 1st, at 10:00 AM in the PAC. This special event honors our students' achievements as they prepare to transition to middle school. Families are welcome to sign out their students at the conclusion of the ceremony.

Next week, students in grades 3-5 will begin taking the Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress (M-STEP), a 21st Century computer-based assessment designed to gauge how well students are mastering state standards. These standards, developed for educators by educators, broadly outline what students should know and be able to do in order to be prepared to enter the workplace, career education training, and college. When combined with classroom work, report cards, local district assessments and other tools, M-STEP results offer a comprehensive view of student progress and achievement.

We encourage you to support your child in giving their best effort. We use this data to drive curriculum and instruction planning. We want a true understanding of the standards your child has mastered so we can better serve them. The schedule is as follows:

TUE APR 14 - ELA (3-5)

THU APR 16 - SCIENCE (5)

TUE APR 21 - MATH (3-5)

THU APR 23 - SS (5)

Recent Behavior Data Analysis

In alignment with our academic standards, we also analyze behavioral data to ensure our school environment remains safe, respectful, and conducive to learning. When patterns of disruption are identified, we implement targeted action plans to restore a positive atmosphere.

The PBIS Framework: LEAD the Madison Way

Our Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) system is centered on explicitly teaching and reinforcing positive conduct. Throughout the year, we acknowledge students who embody our core expectations:

L ive Respectfully

E mbrace Responsibility

A ct Safely

D evelop Healthy Choices

Current Trends and Progress

Our behavior data continues to show consistent improvement this year. Furthermore, recent climate surveys indicate that both students and staff feel increasingly safe and supported, with measurable growth across every surveyed category.

Targeted Areas for Growth

While overall behavior is strong, our data-driven approach allows us to identify and address specific challenges. Currently, we have noted a trend among upper elementary boys involving defiant behavior during the mornings in classrooms. These instances are often linked to task-avoidance, resulting in disciplinary actions such as time-outs or detentions.

Our Proactive Response

To address this, we are implementing the following interventions:

1. Reteaching and Practice: Each morning, Mr. Frederick announces a specific "Expectation Location of the Day" (e.g., the hallway, bus, classroom, playground, or cafeteria). Teachers then lead dedicated lessons and practice sessions for that area. If standards are not met, students "Stop, Reteach, and Practice" until the behavior is mastered.

2. The "Magic Button" Initiative: Mr. Frederick is currently visiting all upper elementary classrooms to teach a specialized lesson on self-regulation and decision-making. This "Magic Button" concept encourages students to pause and reflect before reacting.

A visual representation of the "Magic Button" lesson is provided below to help you reinforce these concepts at home.

Artsonia - Purchase your child's art work!

Artsonia is an online platform that showcases student artwork in a digital portfolio. By scanning the QR code and setting up a parent account, you can view your child’s artwork, celebrate their creativity, and watch their artistic growth year after year. Students will still bring home original pieces, but Artsonia allows us to preserve and share their art with loved ones near and far.

Once your parent account is set up, you can also invite family members and friends to connect so they can view and celebrate your student's artwork too.

Families also have the option to order keepsakes featuring their child’s artwork, with a portion of proceeds supporting our school’s art program.

https://www.artsonia.com/connect/7WSYCHKW

Free Breakfast for ALL 3rd, 4th, and 5th Graders

Where: High School Cafeteria

When: 8:10 - 8:30 Monday - Friday

What:

Mondays- Assorted WG Cereals, WG Bagels, WG Muffins
Tuesdays-Assorted WG Breakfast Pizzas
Wednesdays- Sausage Gravy on WG Biscuit
Thursdays- Scrambled Eggs, Cheese Omelet, Sausage, WG Biscuit
Fridays- French Toast or Pancakes
Also other daily offerings include, Assorted WG Cereals, WG Cereal Bars, WG Pop Tarts, WG Bagels, WG Muffins.

These offerings may not all be available every day. Every breakfast includes milk. Students MUST take three different breakfast items per meal. One item HAS to be Fruit or Juice. Example….Cereal, Juice and Milk. Or WG Muffin, Fruit cup, and Milk.