Madison Middle School

Last Friday, we were excited to launch our student store! Many of you have received messages recognizing positive behavior aligned with our 3R values. Each time a positive message is sent home, students earn a Mustang Minga point, which they can trade in for snacks, special privileges (like a front-of-the-line lunch pass), or fun items such as fidget spinners and pencils. If you’d like to learn more about their Minga incentive app, ask your student to show you on their Chromebook.

Last Tuesday night, we were honored to host the Oceanside Police Department and Dr. Martin Leyva for our Gang Awareness Community Forum. While we learned valuable insights about understanding gang culture from a place of empathy, Dr. Leyva’s message about love and connection was especially powerful. OPD and Dr. Leyva will continue these presentations at all VUSD middle and high schools, and I highly encourage everyone to attend. Even if your family hasn’t been personally affected by gang issues, Dr. Leyva’s message extends far beyond intervention—he shared meaningful ideas about maintaining strong, positive relationships with our children as we raise them in today’s world. The next forum will be held at Rancho Buena Vista High School on October 22 from 5:00–6:30 p.m. (see the flyer below for more information).

Lastly, I’d like to invite you to Dessert with the Principal this Thursday evening from 5:30–6:30 p.m. We’ll discuss new bike protocols and rules, the John Landes bus stop, school goals, and provide an open forum for questions, answers, and discussion. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to connect with other parents.

Thank you for reading, and as always, please let us know how we can help and support.

Have a great week!

Tom Berger

Principal

Oct. 6

• Late Start (School hours from 10:00 am to 3:35 pm)
• Girls Volleyball Practice (4:00 to 6:00pm @Gym)
• Flag Football (4:00 to 5:30pm @Field)
• Girls Soccer (4:00 to 5:30 pm @Field)
• Cross Country (4:00 to 5:00 pm @Track)

Oct. 7

• Regular Schedule (School hours from 9:00 am to 3:35 pm)
• Basketball Before School (7:00am to 8:30am | Gym)
• Parents Craft Club (9:30am to 10:30am Room "B")
• SSC Meeting (4:00pm to 5:00pm | Library)
• Girls Volleyball (4:00 to 6:00pm | Gym)
• Flag Football (4:00 to 5:30pm @Field)
• Girls Soccer Practice(4:00 to 5:30 pm @Field)
• Cross Country (4:00 to 5:00 pm @Track)

Oct. 8

• Regular Schedule (School hours from 9:00 am to 3:35 pm)
• Flag Football Game vs Vipers (4:30pm to 5:30pm @Field)
• Ballet Folklorico Practice (3:35pm | Gym)

Oct. 9

• Regular Schedule (School hours from 9 am to 3:35 pm)
• Basketball Before School (7:00am to 8:30am | Gym)

• Cross Country (4:00 to 5:00 pm @Track)
• BGCV Girls Volleyball Game vs. Raptors (4:30pm to 6:30pm)
• Girls Soccer Game vs Wildcats (4:30 to 6:30pm)
• Dessert with the Principal (5:30 to 6:30pm @Library)

Oct. 10

• Regular Schedule (School hours from 9 am to 3:35 pm)

• October 15: Fall Band Concert
• October 16:
• Parents Craft Club
• PTA Fundraiser at Raising Cane's

• October 23:ELAC Meeting

• Oct 27 - 31 Halloween Spirit Week
• October 29: Fall Choir Concert
• November 10-11 Veterans Day (No school)
• November 19-20 Parent Teacher Conferences (Minimum Day Schedule)
• November 24- 28 Thanksgiving Break

To see previous broadcasts, go to Madison's Vimeo channel at: https://vimeo.com/user124597603

Parents, let’s get creative together! In this session, we’ll be making beautiful paper flowers you can take home. No experience needed—just bring your creativity and enjoy a relaxing, fun morning. It’s also a great chance to meet other families and build connections in our community.

🗓️ Tuesday, Oct. 7 & Thursday, Oct. 16
⏰ 9:30–10:30 am
📍 Room "B"

✨ Space is limited—only 10 spots per date! ✨
Materials will be provided!

Join us for our School Site Council Meeting. This is a great opportunity to learn more about our school programs, share your ideas, and be part of important decisions that support our students.

📅Tuesday, October 7
🕔4:00 pm
📍Madison Library

We hope to see you there!

💙 We love and appreciate our volunteers! If you are volunteering this year for a field trip, dance or any other school activity , please complete the Volunteer Forms . You can email it to our Community Liaison(betsabemahn@vistausd.org) or drop it off at the front office.

✔️ Form

✔️ Code of Conduct

✔️ ID copy

✔️ TB clearance (if volunteering 20+ hrs)