Madison Students using Visual Thinking Strategies!

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 …

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Creativity Happening After School!

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 …

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Weather Closing Information

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 …

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Special Person’s Day!

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 …

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Art is Found All Around Madison!

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 …

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Madison’s Majoros Counselor of the Year

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.

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