Mustang Memo: Family Edition

October 15, 2025

October

16 and 17: MEA Break No Schoo

21: Picture Retake Day

22: Unity Day-All School Picture

November

6: Fall Conferences 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

10-14: 5th Grade Great Theatre

10: 3rd Grade St. Johns Outdoor University

11: Veterans Day

11: Fall Conferences 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

27, 28: No School

Sign Up For Fall Conferences!

November conference sign-up is now open on Skyward! Please take time to log into Skyward and sign up to connect with teachers. We look forward to seeing you! Please call our main office if you need assistance.

Halloween

As part of our commitment to student wellness and maintaining consistent instructional routines, our school will not be observing Halloween through costumes or candy. We appreciate your support in helping us create a focused and healthy learning environment for all students.

Morning Drop-Off

Thank you to everyone who has been following our morning and afternoon drop-off and pick-up routines! Thanks to your cooperation, our lot clears quickly each day. We've also noticed a quiet period between 7:23 and 7:25 when the lot is empty, before it fills up again at 7:35. To ensure students aren’t marked tardy when the bell rings at 7:35, please plan to arrive at Madison by 7:30 each day. Also, for the safety of staff and students, and to support traffic flow, we are asking families not to take a left into morning drop-off between 7:00 and 7:40.

Join the District Advisory Committee!

Are you passionate about your child’s education and eager to have a voice? The District Advisory Committee (DAC) plays a key role in advising the School Board on curriculum development, new initiatives, and important decisions that impact student learning.

We invite parents who want to actively contribute to the educational experience in our district to join the DAC. This is a great opportunity to collaborate with educators, administrators, and community members to help support our schools.

This team meets four times throughout the year, and our first meeting will be on October 28th from 4:30-6:00pm. If you’re interested in learning more or becoming a member, please email Nicole Hansen at nicole.hansen@isd742.org

Stay Connected with Your Child’s Math Learning!

Want to see what your child is working on in math? Check out the videos linked below to stay up to date with what we’re learning in class!

Kindergarten:

Unit 1: Whole Number Operations and Applications: Volume, Multiplication, and Division

First Grade:

Unit 1: Number Pattern to 10

Second Grade

Unit 1: Numbers Within 20: Addition, Subtraction, and Data

Third Grade:

Unit 1: Numbers Within 20: Addition, Subtraction, and Data

Fourth Grade:

Unit 1: Whole Numbers: Place Value, Comparison, Addition, and Subtraction

Fifth Grade:

Unit 1: Whole Number Operations and Applications: Volume, Multiplication, and Division

Follow These Instructions to Access iReady at Home!

Go to ISD742 Website. Click “Quick Links” to log in to Rapid ID Portal.

Go to i-ReadyConnect.com if using a computer, or download the i-Ready app if using an iPad.
Click Go!

This week we will focus on Responsbility. A big part of Responsibility is how we interact or engage with others. As we work to keep healthy relationships, we must understand that our choices impact those around us. This month's focus for 3rd grade is on practicing Responsibility with the help of flexible thinking.

Conversation Starters:

Can you describe how flexible thinking helps you to make Responsible choices?

Share how you use flexible thinking to practice Responsibility.

Important Message from Cahill Studios!

Madison Elementary School Retake Day is on:

Tuesday, October 21st

If your child needs a retake (had their picture taken and needs a new one) please remember to fill out the Retake Form below or give CahillStudios a notice by: Sunday, October 19th.

It is REQUIRED to fill out the form prior to picture day to get added to the Retake Day List. If you do not fill out the form, we cannot guarantee your student will get a photo taken on Retake Day.

Retake Form: https://share.hsforms.com/1Ml4ht2gVQMavWGa03GfAIQcrwo6

If your student missed the first picture day, please let them know to get their picture taken on retake day.

Pre-Order NOW!

Pre-ordering is back open from now until Retake Day! Any pre-orders placed will receive free shipping to the school. If your student isn't getting photographed on retake day, your order will be applied to their first day picture.

Please make sure to select the correct school building and type in the correct Student ID number for your student. This number can be found in your Skyward Family Account.

Link: https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001276887

If you want to order with a paper order form (cash/check), please visit the school office to get one.