Madeira Elementary

We are cruising through October! These next couple weeks are filled with many activities and events as well. I am looking forward to our conference nights and giving you all the opportunity to connect with your child's teachers. The partnerships between you as parents and the teaching team is so valuable for student success through the school year! If you have not yet signed up for conferences please use this link to do so: https://ptcfast.com/schools/Madeira_Elementary_Schools

I want to give a huge thank you to our PTO and every one of you that have gone above and beyond to keep our teachers fueled and energized! Our Wednesday snacks are such a midweek pick-me-up and they wouldn't be there without those of you that have ordered and sent the goodies to school. So thank you! This treat is quite the excitement on Wednesdays!

As you plan for the week ahead, don't forget we have an early release day this Thursday, dismissal is at 2pm. All changes to PikMyKid will need to be entered no later than 1:15pm on Thursday. Friday there is no school, enjoy your fall break! Take a look at the information below to stay up to date on all things happening around MES!

Take care,

Chandley

If you purchased a membership or additional tees through the PTO, these will be sent home with students this week. This tee was designed by one of our now 5th graders, Amalia Kramer. The tee promotes our 'It Starts with ME!' theme.

To celebrate an amazing 1st quarter, we will be rocking this tee or any other Madeira gear to school on the final day of the quarter, this Thursday.

Zucchini!

This month kiddos were given the opportunity to try zucchini in the form of a chocolate zucchini muffin! The muffins were made by our very own Madeira High School students in Mrs. Howell's Creative Foods class. It was a crowd pleaser. Here are some quotes from kids: "It was perfect!" "Can I have the recipe?" "Best veggie tasting ever!" Zucchini has many health benefits. It helps strengthen your bones because it is high in antioxidants, Vitamin K and magnesium and believe it or not, one zucchini has more potassium than a banana. The process of buying the ingredients, baking and eating these muffins is so much fun so here is the link for the Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Muffins. Enjoy! https://ohsnapmacros.com/healthy-chocolate-zucchini-muffins/

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

The MMS PTO is excited to partner with the City of Madeira Parks and Rec Division this holiday season to make St. Nick's Night on December 5th the biggest and BRIGHTEST event to bring in the holiday season! Luminary kits are now on sale and will be delivered right to each person's front door! New this year, is the option to donate a luminary kit. Each donated kit will be placed along St. Nick's sleigh ride route to light his way!

Orders can be placed by visiting the fundraiser website at https://givebutter.com/MadeiraLuminaria2024 or by scanning the QR code located on the flier. Paper order forms are also available at the MMS office and the Madeira city building. All orders must be placed by November 15th! If you would like to help the MMS PTO deliver the luminary kits, please consider signing up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040C4FAEAA22ABFD0-52195566-mmsluminary

Thank you,

Lindsey

I’m so excited to be in the STEAM Lab this year! I have a lot of exciting challenges planned for the kiddos and will be needing the following consumable supplies. Please help us out by saving the following items and bringing them to school when you are able.

Thank you,

Mary DeWitt

• tp rolls

• paper towel rolls

• lids all and any size

• clothes pins

• yarn

• cupcake liners

• marbles

• twist ties

• buttons

• coffee stirrers

• pipe cleaners

• string

• Bubble envelopes/wrap

Please use the link below to sign up for a volunteer spot to help out in the cafeteria.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A45ACAA23AAFD0-51300313-october#/

Help is needed to help manage our much anticipated “Woot Woot Wagon” on October 24, 25, and 28th. Volunteers are needed to help collect tickets, sort through prizes, and more! Please review the signup genius for additional details and availability. As always, thank you so much for your time and talents.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F49A4AB28A5F49-52029863-woot

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!

Check out the flyer below for more information.

BOYS WINTER BASKETBALL PROGRAM

K-2 grade boys have an opportunity to learn the basics of basketball and have fun with classmates.

• Kindergarten- Skill Development Only

• 1st and 2nd Grade Boys - Skill Development and Games

Saturdays:

• DECEMBER - 12/7, 12/14, 12/21 (Off 12/28)

• JANUARY - 1/4, 1/11, 1/18 (1/25 only if weather causes cancellation)

Place and Time:

• Kindergarten- Madeira Elementary School @ 8:45-9:30am

• 1st Grade- Madeira Middle School @ 8:30-9:30 am

• 2nd Grade- Madeira Elementary School @ 9:45-10:45 am

Cost: $100/player- includes tee shirt

Director: Brian Kellett - Varsity Head Coach

bkellett@madeiracityschools.org

Staff: Aaron Harding, 7th Grade Coach

Robert Manning, 8th Grade Coach

Current Madeira Mustangs (Varsity, JV, and 9th Grade players)

Baseball players wanting to try out for the Madeira Blazers, a 10U baseball team in the Southwest Ohio League (SWOL) for 2025. If you are 10 years old or younger until May 1st, 2025, and want to play competitive baseball next year this is your chance. Tryouts will be this Fall for any interested baseball player. If you’re interested contact Don Camper at the email below.

blazerbaseballdc@gmail.com

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.

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

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.

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