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Madison Middle School

Madison Middle School
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November 9 - November 13, 2026 November 9 - November 13, 2026

Greetings Mustang Families!

As Thanksgiving break approaches, we begin the first of our two special schedules. Please remember there is no school on Wednesday in observance of Veterans Day. Teachers will also send ParentSquare messages inviting families to sign up for parent-teacher conferences the following week. Please see the schedule below for each day’s details.
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And last week, students in Ms. Miller’s sixth-grade class put their engineering skills to work with a STEM challenge: building a human-like structure! The activity challenged students to explore how balance, gravity, and stability work together to keep a structure standing.

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This hands-on experience brought science concepts to life while encouraging creativity and problem-solving.


Thank you for reading, and have a great week!


Tom Berger

Principal

This Week Events This Week Events

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November 9

  • Normal Late Start Schedule: Students attend all classes (10:00am - 3:35pm)
November 10
  • Special Schedule: Period 1-8 including Advisory and Flex (9:00am - 3:35pm)
  • Anxiety and Big Emotions Workshop (9:15am/ Room "B")
  • Thanksgiving Food Drive Starts (Drop off at Madison Front Desk)

November 11

  • Veterans Day (No School)

November 12

  • Regular Schedule: Odd Periods (9:00am - 3:35pm)

November 13

  • Regular Schedule: Even Periods
  • Saturn Telescope Party (5:00pm - 7:00pm / Library and Field)

Upcoming Events Upcoming Events

November 18 & 19

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

November 23 -27

  • No School (Thanksgiving Break )

December 1

  • SSC Meeting (4:15-5:15 / Library)

December 16

  • ELAC Meeting

December 21 -Jan 5

  • No School (Winter Recess)
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Parent-Teacher Conferences Information

Conferences are on 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.

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PTA Corner PTA Corner

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Student Store Donations
Volunteers for Student Store & Attendance Cart
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Friendsgiving Dessert Table

We want to show our appreciation for our amazing Madison teachers and staff! Help us fill our Friendsgiving Dessert Table with delicious treats as a sweet way to say THANK YOU for all they do for our Mustang community!

Homemade or store-bought goodies are welcome. All contributions are appreciated as we are plan to treat 115 Madison teachers and staff, and we would love your help making this celebration extra special!

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

Thank you for helping us spread a little sweetness and gratitude this Friendsgiving!

Friendsgiving Volunteers & Desserts
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Islands Restaurant Dine Out

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.

Wednesday, November 18th

4:oo to Close

Islands Restaurant (240 South Melrose Dr.

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Order your See's Candies HERE!

Madison Mustang Band Presents Saxsational! Madison Mustang Band Presents Saxsational!

Join the Madison Middle School Music Department for a special concert featuring the MMS Mustang Band, Symphonic Band, Mustang Jazz Ensemble, and renowned saxophonist Rob Verdi, showcasing his amazing collection of unique and unusual saxophones!

📅 Tuesday, November 17
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Madison Middle School Gym

🎟️ FREE ADMISSION – Donations Welcome!


Bring the whole family and enjoy a fun evening celebrating music and the saxophone. Everyone is welcome!

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Before & After School Activities (ELO) Before & After School Activities (ELO)

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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!

Extra Learning Opportunities (ELO) Calendar in English
Calendario de Oportunidades de Aprendizaje Adicional

Community Liaison Corner Community Liaison Corner

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Help Us Make Thanksgiving Special for Our Mustang Families! 🦃

A friendly reminder that we are collecting food donations for our Thanksgiving Food Drive! Your generosity helps us support Madison families and bring a little extra joy to their holiday table.

📍 Donations can be dropped off at our Front Office.

Next Tech Time Review: December 10 Next Tech Time Review: December 10

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Resources Resources

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ELAC & SSC ELAC & SSC

English Language Advisory Committee

ELAC is a parent committee that advises the principal and staff on programs and services for English learners, school-wide needs, family engagement, and student attendance.

School Site Council

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

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Dates for ELAC / Fechas de Juntas ELAC

Dec 16

Feb 11

Apr 21

May 13

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SSC Dates

Nov 9 -- Date changed.

Dec 1

Jan 12

Feb 2

March 2

April 6

May 4

Get Social with us! Get Social with us!

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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

2026 - 2027 VUSD Calendar 2026 - 2027 VUSD Calendar

Madison Activities Calendar

VUSD Calendar -- English

VUSD Calendar -- Spanish

Madison Student Handbook & Daily Announcements Madison Student Handbook & Daily Announcements

Student Handbook in English
Manual del Estudiante en Espanol
Madison Daily Announcements 26/27
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Madison Newsletter Archive Madison Newsletter Archive

Miss a week? Click HERE for previous newsletters.

Thomas Berger
Principal, Madison Middle School
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