Madison Elementary News 🦉
Week of June 20, 2022
Half Days
Massena 2022 Graduating Seniors Visit Madison
Play Day was AMAZING!!
A Look Ahead...
- June 21: Half Day. Students Released at Noon: No Latchkey
- June 22: Half Day. Students Released at Noon: No Latchkey
- June 22: 6th Grade Moving Up Ceremony: 9:30
- June 23: Half Day. Students Released at Noon: No Latchkey
- June 24: MCHS Graduation
~~~~OLDER NEWS~~~~
Madison 6th Graders Plant Maple Trees
Play Day is THIS WEDNESDAY! (Rain Date is Thursday)
Dismissal Notice to Parents
At the beginning of each year, we request that you send a note with your child in the morning if you intend to change their normal dismissal routine and that such requests are received before 2:00 pm. Our office has tried to accommodate your transportation change requests even when they are phoned in late in the afternoon, however, this cannot continue.
For the safety of your children, we will not accept any transportation or pickup changes after 2:00 pm. We do apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, however, these policies are in place solely for the safety and security of our children. This will continue to be true going forward into the future, without exception.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Watertown Rapids STEAM Field Trip
Ausable Chasm Field Trip
Orchestra in the Lobby
2022 Girls Volleyball Youth Camp
Massena Public Library SUMMER READING PROGRAM 2022
Join us at Massena Public Library this summer as we celebrate reading. Oceans of Possibilities is designed to encourage children to continue reading during summer vacation so that valuable
reading skills won’t be lost. We will offer a variety of activities for children of all ages. Click here for more information.
Juneteenth: No School
Grades 5 & 6 STEAM Field Trip to Watertown Rapids Baseball Game
Raider Academy Fun Day
The Madison Who Club Parent Facebook Group
NYSED Survey Requesting Public Comment Regarding Federal Funds
Resources for Families
In light of the recent tragedies that have occurred in Buffalo and Uvalde, Texas, please take note of the following resources that may help when you engage in conversations with your children:
- Talking to Children About Violence
- https://www.apa.org/topics/gun-violence-crime/shooting-aftermath
- https://www.nctsn.org/resources/age-related-reactions-traumatic-event
For these resources and many more, please check out the Board of Education Update.
Vocabulary Instruction for Families
School Vaccine Requirements
Massena Boys Lacrosse Youth Camp
*Attention: May 31 is the last day of Raider Academy*
Helping Out
Mayor Sadie Day
Superkids Party
100-Wing Construction
New Cafeteria
New Life
Native American Celebration at Madison Elementary
Arbor Day Celebration
On Friday, Mr. Andy McMahon from Massena Electric visited Madison in celebration of Arbor Day. Prior to the event, Miss Griffin's ELA students each wrote a poem describing how important trees are to us. Three of those poems, one from each 5th-grade teacher, were selected and read at the event. The student poems were wonderful and very well done.
Mr. McMahon was joined by members of the Power Authority, community neighbors, Mr. Brady, and family members of students. The purpose of the visit was to teach the students how to plant a tree. In the coming weeks, each student will receive a sapling at school and they will have the knowledge needed to properly plant a tree to ensure its survival.
Addison Burgoyne
Raegan Romeo
Joshua Johnson
School Board Votes are on May 17th
Walkers before 8:20
Safe Footwear on the Playground
Our First PreK Reader
6th Grade Grads Picture Day
New Hallway Whiteboards
National School Nurse's Day
Teacher Appreciation Bulletin Board
Save the Date: Keith Deltano - Cyberbullying Virtual Presentation
Junior High School 6th Grade Parent Orientation
This year, the J. W. Leary Junior High School will be hosting a parent orientation on June 1st at 6:30 PM. The event will be virtual. Mrs. Zullo, Mrs. Zaza, and Mr. Alexander will walk through the basics of Junior High. They will have WEB leaders sharing what they like and what they recommend to help kids transition from 6th grade to junior high. They will be available to answer any questions.
Parent, please use this link to register. A zoom link will be emailed to you on the afternoon of June 1.
It's Teacher Appreciation Week
DASA (Dignity for All Students Act) Resources
Welcome Back!
COVID-19 Reminder
Parents/Guardians: When a student has any potential COVID-19 symptom, please keep them home and follow the return to school protocol. The symptoms continue to be:
- Temperature 100.0 degrees Fahrenheit or higher
- Chills
- Cough (for students with chronic allergic/asthmatic cough, a change in their cough from baseline, or coughing up mucus)
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Sore throat
- New onset of severe headache
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Nasal congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Stomachache
- Poor appetite (new onset)
- Rash
School Spirit Sale
https://madisonelementaryschool.spiritsale.com/
Please share the link with friends and families.
New Hallways
Spring Break
Youth Bureau April Newsletter
Who's Smarter?
Last Thursday at Raider Academy. Miss Lacombe and Miss Wilkins combined 3rd grade and 6th grade to play Are You Smarter Than a 3rd Grader. I wonder who won.
Madison Who Club Fundraiser
Return to School Protocol
Please remember, although the mask mandate has been lifted, the return to school protocol has not changed. Refer to this form or contact Mrs. Bain if you have questions.
Green Cupcakes in Mrs. Wilmshurst’s PreK Classroom
Reminder: Monday March 21 is Day 1
World Down Syndrome Day - March 21
Welcome to Spring 2022
St. Patrick's Day Pictures
Mrs. Earl's First-Grade Class Attempted Directed Drawing
Mrs. Kotz' Kindergarten Leprechaun Traps
Students are Learning to Play Piano in Miss Allen's Chorus Class
When the News Gets Scary
Become a Substitute Teacher
The Massena Central School District is in critical need of substitute teachers for the 2021-22 school year. Choose your preferred school and grade level with flexible hours! Substitutes make $105.00/day and can work as often or as little as they like. Requirements include fingerprint clearance through NYSED and High School Diploma or GED.
If you are interested or know someone who is, please complete or share this short form.
Madison Sixth-Grader Receives TIME Kids Magazine's You've Got Perseverance Award!
Mrs. Fregoe Earns National Science Teacher Award
Returning to School after COVID
PreK and Kindergarten Registration
6th Graders Read to Younger Students
Pictures From National Read Across America Day (Dr. Seuss Day)
A Reminder from Our Nurse's Office
Please make sure your child comes to school with a mask. It is a good idea to have at least one spare in their backpack.
If your child receives the COVID-19 vaccine, make sure to send documentation to the school nurse.
If your child has any of the following symptoms, they need to stay home, call your school nurse, and follow the return to school protocol:
- Temperature 100.0 degrees Fahrenheit or higher
- Chills
- Cough (for students with chronic allergic/asthmatic cough, a change in their cough from baseline, or coughing up mucus)
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Sore throat
- New onset of severe headache
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Nasal congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Stomachache
- Poor appetite (new onset)
- Rash
Three Day Week
MCSD COVID Resources Page
Fidelis Health Insurance Clinic
Capital Project Update
Masks
Discovery Learning Actvities
Discovery Learning has some great K-8 December activities. Take a peek when you get a chance:
Holiday Help Guide
Check out the Holiday Help Guide for holiday food and gift assistance for families in Massena, NY
When to Stay Home
Construction Update
Join Our Team as a Substitute Teacher
Great pay and excellent flexibility. You can choose to work at one school or all schools, once
a week or just a few days a month. PLUS holidays, weekends and summers off!
If interested in a substitute teacher position please fill out the Substitute Form
For more information, to fill out an application and to view all open positions at the Massena
Central School District please visit Job Opportunities
For all inquiries, please contact 764-3700 ext. 3008 or awilhelm@mcs.k12.ny.us.
Digital Access Survey
If you haven't already, please take this quick 4-minute DigitalSurvey. This survey is to gauge each student's access to digital technology and to the internet.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher (PT) Conferences will be virtual this year. They will occur on Monday, November 22 from 12 to 3 PM AND 5 to 7 PM and then again on Tuesday, November 23 from 12 to 3 PM. These will be half days and students will be excused at 11:30 AM.
Each of our teachers has created a link for you to join their virtual Parent-Teacher Conference. If you have chosen to meet with the teacher via Zoom or Google Meet, please click the link at your pre-scheduled time.
COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
Madison Elementary will be hosting a COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, November 23rd from 11:00AM-2:00PM. The first doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine will be available for 5–11 year-olds. Appointments are required for this vaccination clinic as space will be limited. For more information about the COVID-19 Vaccine, you can visit:
COVID-19 Vaccine Information | St. Lawrence County (stlawco.org). To register for an appointment at Madison Elementary School, please click on this consent form.
Rollerblading in Mr. Matejcik's P.E. Class
Playing the Drums in Ms. Allen's Music Class
No Raider Academy This Week
Happy Thanksgiving
Sending good wishes to you this Thanksgiving! Good food that fills your table, good health as you work hard, and good times with family and friends. May you have all the best delights in life. Happy Thanksgiving!
COVID Reminders
- Please keep phone numbers up to date at school
- If your child receives the COVID vaccine, please send documentation to the nurse's office. This will determine if the child has to quarantine.
- Temperature 100.0 degrees Fahrenheit or higher
- Chills
- Cough (for students with chronic allergic/asthmatic cough, a change in their cough from baseline, or coughing up mucus)
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Sore throat
- New onset of severe headache
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Nasal congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Stomachache
- Poor appetite (new onset)
- Rash
Capital Project Progress
COVID-19 Vaccines for Children 5-11 Years Old
St. Lawrence County Youth Bureau News
Mrs. Witkop's Kindergarten Class Sings 5 Little Pumpkins Sitting On A Gate
Red Ribbon Week Pics
Red Ribbon Poem and Poster Contest Winners
The story behind the symbol. Special Agent Camarena worked for many years to fight for a drug-free America, for our children. He would state "children are our future and we should all work together to keep them safe. While on the Drug Taskforce, he took many drug dealers off the street in order to keep our children from being exposed to drugs. He died while on duty. The efforts did not end there. Today, Red Ribbon Week is nationally recognized and celebrated, helping to preserve Special Agent Camarena's memory. The Red Ribbon Campaign also became a symbol of support for the Drug Enforcement Administration's efforts to reduce demand for drugs through prevention and education programs. By wearing a red ribbon during the last week in October, Americans demonstrate their dedicated opposition to drugs. They pay respect not only to Special Agent Camarena, but to all men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in support of our nation's struggle against drug trafficking and abuse. Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the country.
Red Ribbon Week serves as a vehicle for communities and individuals to take a stand for the hopes and dreams of our children through a personal commitment to living drug-free lives with the ultimate goal being the creation of drug-free America. Our 6th-grade students were challenged to write a drug-free Poem or create a poster. Two of our 6th-grade students were heard on WMSA radio throughout the week of Oct. 25-29th while the others will had their poems heard over the announcements or their posters hung in the Lobby at Madison. We are very proud of our students. This year's winners are:
- Cooper Kennedy and Elliott Morrison-Nowak. Their poems were heard on the radio.
- Madelyn Laraby - Poster Winner
- Kaydence Jackson - Poster Winner
- Ryleigh Griffin - Poster Winner
- Angelina Daniells - Poem Winner
- Eric Noreau - Poem Winner
- Hope LaShomb - Poem Winner
Link to Raider Academy November Calendar and Pictures
Squid Games (Use generic letter)
Pfizer 5 to 11-Year-Old COVID-19 Vaccination Survey
The St. Lawrence County Public Health Department has asked for our help in distributing this 5-question survey to parents and guardians of children ages 5 to 11. With the anticipated approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 for children in this age range, the St. Lawrence County Public Health Department is looking to gauge community interest and to ensure that there are supplies available to serve the community in the most timely and efficient way possible.
This survey is not district-specific and will be distributed by all school districts in the region. Please note that this anonymous survey is not a consent form, and does not obligate your child to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19.
If you have additional questions regarding vaccinations, please contact your child's school medical provider or the school nurse, Jane Bain.
Link to Survey: Pfizer 5-11 Year Old COVID-19 Vaccination Survey