Madeira Elementary

I hope you are all getting into the swing of things and settling into your new school routines! It's been a really wonderful few weeks around MES!

We have been very busy continuing to build strong routines and positive classroom environments. Students have also begun to show us what they know through various assessments and activities. This information will be used to develop plans and goals to ensure each child's success and growth throughout the year.

Thank you to all of your for setting yourself up in the PikMyKid app. The option to change your default dismissal plan will be turned off on Friday, September 20th. Please be sure that you've set the default plan for your child(ren) in the app by this date.

Take a look at the information below to stay up to date on all things happening around MES!

Take care,

Chandley

This is a district-wide week that will focus on teaching students to be more socially inclusive and connected to each other. We are excited to celebrate with some spirited dress too!

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!

Dear Madeira Families,

As a service to the students and families of our community, the Helping Hands program is intended to facilitate Madeira’s ability to provide support for those of us in need through the school year. We understand that hardships can arise unexpectedly, and we know that there are many people in our town that very much want to help. Helping Hands is an effort to make the connections that help our community be a better place.

IF YOUR FAMILY NEEDS ASSISTANCE:

Families requesting assistance for Thanksgiving or for the Holidays, please reach out directly to your child’s school counselor and/or scan this QR code NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2024 if you are requesting Thanksgiving assistance. While we may not be able to cover every need, we will certainly make an effort to make the holiday season less stressful and more enjoyable for our community members in need. Throughout the process, be assured that procedures are in place to maintain the confidentiality and privacy of everyone involved.

https://forms.gle/VueQGpsSEfoqNpus7

IF YOUR FAMILY WOULD LIKE TO DONATE:

For families who would like to donate, we will be collecting gift cards again this year! We are asking that the value of each gift card not exceed increments of $50. The district-wide gift card collection will begin now and continue through December 8, 2024. Donations can be dropped off to any school building, or sent in with your student in an envelope addressed to a school counselor.

While all gift cards are accepted and appreciated, we are requesting gift cards from the following places:

• Kroger

Together, we are all Madeira Strong!

Sincerely,

Helping Hands

School Counselor Contact Information

Madeira Elementary School:

Emory Bergdoll (3rd-5th grades) 513-587-0008

Christin Bohrofen (Kindergarten-2nd grades) 513-985-6080 #4141

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.

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

We’re excited to kick off the school year, and that means Lunch Duty sign-ups for August and September are now open! Our lunchroom volunteers are the best and help ensure MES lunchtime is a success.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0544A9AC2FA1F85-50766891-august#/

Thanks!!

Sarah Barker

PTO President

Madeira Elementary School

Love books and birthdays? Celebrate your child's birthday by donating a book in honor of her/his birthday to the MES Media Center's library collection! This program is supported through our MES PTO. You simply select a book from a curated wishlist. You can buy the book from the Amazon wishlist or through our local Madeira Bookstore, the Bookshelf. Books will be sent directly to MES. Once the book arrives, a personalized birthday book sticker will be placed inside the cover honoring your child's donation and their birthday, and your child will be the first one to check out the new library book! This is a fun way to help enhance our school library collection while also celebrating your child's birthday! Please contact Jessica Johnston, MES PTO library liaison, j.elaine.west@gmail.com with questions.

Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/12WH2KLGKN63A?ref_=wl_share

The MES Media Center (Library) is looking for volunteers to help with covering new books, shelving returned books, and assisting with special book care and collection projects on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-2:30pm. Click the link to sign-up! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050944ACA722A13-50928742-meslibrary Your help is greatly appreciated!

There are still spots available for morning Spanish classes.

Registration is open for grades 3rd-6th.

You can register on our website madeirarecbasketball.com until Sept 29th.

Thank you,

Tiffany Fuller

Madeira Rec Basketball

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.

Email: cbacher@madeiracityschools.org
Website: http://www.madeiracityschools.org/
Location: 7840 Thomas Drive, Cincinnati, OH, USA
Phone: 5139856080