The Des Moines Public Library and its branches offer great summer reading programs for student during the summer months. A staff member from the library came and visited with the Madison students about the summer opportunities on Thursday, …
Mrs. Carlton was recently recognized for her participation in the Des Moines Public Schools Teacher Mentoring program for first and second year teachers. To read more information about this program and Mrs. Carlton go to: http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/education/2014/05/12/mentor-teachers-students-iowa-education-boost/8987797/
Madison Elementary students in 3rd through 5th grade are gearing up for the second annual Madison Soccer Tournament. Participants are divided into four teams, and three of the four teams are coached by some of our ELL students’ …
Madison Elementary will be participating “Go the Distance Day” Friday, May 2! In an effort to encourage healthy choices. All students will be participating 30 minutes of continuous activities.
The Rotary Club of Des Moines presented Madison first-grade teacher Amy Erwin with a plaque, $1,000 and a commemorative clock for her hard work and dedication. To read more, click on her picture!
Look in the display cases for the third graders pinch pot fun faces. They learned about smearing and attaching pieces of clay to their pinch pots. They also learned about firing clay, glazes and how much patience it …
The Madison Battle of the Books team finished in first place at the regional Battle of the Books competition held on Thursday, March 27th at Harding Middle School. Team members Brianna Cobb, Nick Goergen, Ewonugbome Ibaakee, Sara Perdue, …
Between now and April 11, DMPS students in grades 3 through 11 will be taking the Iowa Assessments (formerly known as the ITBS or ITED). Measuring academic achievement with the Iowa Assessments provides information to help our students …
During the month of March, Madison students worked on the skills to be “up-standers” during classroom counseling time. Up-standers are those who stand up for themselves and others in difficult situations. One of the most important aspects of …
Madison Elementary School’s Amy Irwin won the Rotary Club of Des Moines’ 2014 Educator of the Year award! The award recognizes her dedication, devotion and value to our community. To read more about this huge honor, click on the headline.
