New Computer Lab at Madison
PTO NEWS Over the course of the last two school years, PTO has been saving funds from the various fundraisers. We are currently looking at using these funds to purchase a classroom set of laptops for K-3 classrooms …
2014-2015 Kindergarten Sign-Up
It’s not too late to make sure your child is ready to begin Kindergarten for the 2014-2015 school year. The sign-up process for Kindergarten began in March. Please read the information below to find out where to sign-up …
Busy Busy Fifth Grade
What a busy time of the year for fifth graders! They have all been busy working to prepare for 6th grade. We finished our fraction unit and have almost completed our decimal unit. The students have really started …
Northside: Big Concert Reflects Focus on Arts
More than 400 voices from Cattell, Findley, Harding, Madison, North and Oak Park schools took part in last night’s 2nd annual Northside Night Vocal Music Concert. The big concert was matched by big news that all schools feeding into North will now take part in the federal Turnaround Arts program. Click the photo for more about Northside night.
Super Spelling Bee Action!
Madison Elementary had their 2014 Annual Spelling Bee on Tuesday, March 4th at 6 p.m. in the gymnasium. The top 5 spellers from both fourth grade and both fifth grade classes had been chosen and the students have …
FREE PRESCHOOL
Did you know? Des Moines Public Schools offers FREE Early Childhood education programs for 3 and 4 year olds! (Children must be 3 or 4 by September 15, 2014 to participate) Head Start enrollment begins Monday, February 24, …
3 Little Pigs
The Des Moines Metro Opera touring troupe made a stop at Madison on Tuesday, February 4th. The Opera performed the highly entertaining 3 Little Pigs. It was a wonderful opportunity for students to experience top quality musicians performing top quality …
Crazy Crayfish
Third graders are going CRAZY over CRAYFISH!! Third graders at Madison Elementary are studying the life cycle, habitat, and body parts of crayfish. If you think YOU are having fun while learning, you should visit OUR classrooms!
Worms, Isopods, And Dirt, Oh My!
First graders have been learning about worms and isopods during science! They have had a chance to read about and complete hands-on investigations with red wigglers, earthworms, pill bugs, and sow bugs. Students compared the physical characteristics of …
100 day with 100 year olds!
Madison Kindergarteners have been working very hard lately. We have been reading and writing every day. In math, we have been learning about shapes and counting to 105. On January 30th, we celebrated the 100th day of school. …