Attendance, Behavior and Achievement…all add up to student success! As the school counselor, I work to help students with their attendance, behavior and achievement through the use of classroom counseling, small group counseling and individual work. As we …
A Parent/Child Workshop sponsored by The Des Moines Public Schools Gifted Department was designed to allow students and parents to work together while learning. 141 parents and children from across the district attended 12 different hands-on workshops bridging …
Madison Elementary held their annual Special Person/Grandparents Day celebration on November 21st. More than 200 family members and special people were honored this year. Songs and raps were performed by different classes. Names were drawn and prizes were …
ELL students at Madison have been using visual thinking strategies to support their understanding of background information and reading comprehension. Through the building of background information students are more successful when reading and understanding their text. By allowing …
Art and Drumming Club is in full swing at Madison. Second and Third Graders have been invited to attend an after school club that blends the creative aspects of art, music, and cultural awareness. During our first meeting …
In the event of inclement weather, such as heavy snow or excessive heat, Des Moines Public Schools may do one of four things: 1. Cancel classes at all schools. 2. Dismiss schools 90 minutes early. 3. Delay the …
Madison Elementary will be having their “Special Person’s Day” on Friday, November 21st. This is when the students’ Grandparents and other special adult friends are invited to visit our school. The celebration will begin with an assembly for …
Madison students, staff, and families created a meaningful art piece this year during fall conferences. Participants were asked to think of a word that best describes them or a word they want to work on this year. The …
DMPS and Madison Elementary School are proud to be home of the 2014 Iowa Elementary School Counselor of the Year. Congratulations to Sarah Majoros for earning this honor today from the Iowa School Counselor Association. Click the photo to read more about Ms. Majoros’s great work and see a DMPS-TV interview with her.
This year, our school reading goal is to increase the percentage of students who are considered proficient on the reading section of the Iowa Assessments. We are doing several things to meet this goal. One way we are …
