Madison Middle School

AVID, which stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination, helps students build the skills needed for college, careers, and success beyond high school. With three sections taught by Ms. Mills and Ms. Paradee, the program has more university visits planned throughout the year to help students explore possibilities for their futures!

Parent/Teacher Conferences are this Wednesday, November 18, and Thursday, November 19, from 1:15–5:15 PM.

• If you are a 6th grade parent at the middle school level, conferences work a little differently than they do in elementary school. Not all families need to schedule a conference. These meetings are primarily intended for parents who have questions or concerns about their student's academic progress, classroom performance, or overall success.

• For 7th and 8th grade families, teachers will once again be available in the gym. We encourage parents to review their student's grades through the Aeries Parent Portal before attending so you can identify the specific class or teacher you would like to meet with.

If you have concerns or feel that speaking with a teacher would benefit your student, we encourage you to sign up for a conference.

Thank you for reading, and have a great week!

Tom Berger

Principal

November 16

• Normal Late Start Schedule: Students attend all classes (10:00am - 3:35pm)

• Regular Schedule: Odd Periods (9:00am - 3:35pm)
• Saxsational Concert (6:30pm / Gym /FREE Event)

November 18

• Minimum Day Schedule: Even Periods (9:00am - 12:00pm)
• Thanksgiving Food Drive Ends (Drop off at Madison Front Desk)
• Parent Teacher Conferences (1:15pm - 5:15pm )
• Island Dine Out Fundraiser (4:00pm to close)

November 19

• Minimum Day Schedule: Odd Periods (9:00am - 12:00pm)
• Parent Teacher Conferences (1:15pm - 5:15pm )

November 20

• Regular Schedule: Even Periods

November 23 -27

• No School (Thanksgiving Break )

December 1

• SSC Meeting (4:15-5:15 / Library)

December 8

• Choir Winter Concert (6:00pm - 8:00pm)
• Christmas Painting Parent Workshop (9:15am -10:45am / Room B)

December 15

• Beaded Pipe Cleaner Snowflakes Workshop (9:15am -10:45am / Room B)

December 16

• ELAC Meeting

December 21 -Jan 5

• No School (Winter Recess)

January 1 - 5

• No School (Winter Recess)

January 6

• School Resumes

January 18

• No School (MLK Day)

Creativity and a little mess make Creative Corner one of Madison’s most popular after-school learning opportunities! Led by Ms. Olguin, students explore drawing, beadwork, bedazzling, and more every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 4–5 p.m. The crowd favorite is Slime Thursday, when shaving cream and glue turn into hands-on fun as students discover what happens when different ingredients come together. All students are welcome to join the creativity!

Did you know your Mustang can enjoy exciting activities before and after school? ELO offers something for everyone! Whether your child wants to improve their grades, get homework help, make new friends, discover new talents, or enjoy a fun activity while waiting for pickup, there's an opportunity waiting for them!

*** From Math Tutoring and Homework Help to Drama Club, Video Games, Cheer, Cricut, LEGO Robotics, and MORE!

Getting started is easy!

• Check out the weekly ELO schedule below.

• Choose an activity and just show up—no advance sign-up needed!

• Students sign in when they arrive.

You never know what they might discover!

We invite our Mustang families to help us create a delicious dessert table filled with goodies as a small token of appreciation for all they do.

Whether homemade or store-bought, every treat makes a difference! We're hoping to sweeten the day for 115 Madison teachers and staff, and your contributions will help make it extra special.

📅 Drop-off Day: Wednesday, November 18
⏰ Please bring your treats by 9:00 AM.

Thank you, Mustang families, for helping us share the sweetness and show our Madison staff just how much they are appreciated!

Wednesday, November 18th from 4:oopm to Close

Islands Restaurant (240 South Melrose Dr.)

Present this flyer to your server (or show it on your mobile device) and Islands will donate 20% of your food and beverage purchase back to our school.

A friendly reminder that Nov. 18 will be the last day that we will collecting food donations for our Thanksgiving Food Drive!

📍 Donations can be dropped off at our Front Office.

Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity!

SSC is an advisory committee combined of parents, teachers, staff, and administration that reviews school goals, improvement plans, and funding.

Follow the Madison Mustangs and stay connected with our learning community journey! Join us on Facebook and Instagram for updates, Information, celebrations, and highlights throughout the school year.

• Facebook Official School Page:
• Madison Middle School VUSD
• Facebook Community Liaison Page:
• Madison MS Community Liaison

• Instagram:
• madisonmms_vista

Madison Activities Calendar

VUSD Calendar -- English

VUSD Calendar -- Spanish

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