Learning About Different Cultures

Third graders at Madison Elementary have been learning about different cultures within a society.  Students are learning about their own cultures through conversations with their families as well as learning the cultures that their friends’ are involved in.

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Leadership Experience for 5th Grade Students

Madison students enjoyed their first assembly in the new gym on Wednesday. Silk Road Ensemble members Shaw Pong Lui and Preeti Vasudevan performed songs and dances. Shaw Pong Lui and Preeti Vasudevan expressed their joy in seeing and …

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Exploration with apples and butterflies

The first graders in Lindsay Ringleb and Jo Walker’s  classes have been using an apple theme to learn about counting to 120, for graphing, and for reading comprehension and writing.  They filled in missing numbers and had an apple tasting day where they tasted different kinds of apples and then graphed their favorites and then asked and answered questions about the graph. They also read many nonfiction text about apples, and wrote facts about apples.  

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New Year, New Positive Routines

As we begin a new school year, there are a few things to keep in mind to help students have a positive beginning. First, rest is important. Getting students back into a sleep routine can be a challenge, …

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Aug 22nd-Meet the Teacher Night

Meet the Teacher Night is August 22nd from 4:30-6.  This is a great chance to stop by your child’s classroom to meet their teacher and drop off supplies.  We look forward to seeing you!

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Scouting the Routes for Safe Walks to School

The school bell times at Madison will change with the beginning of the 2018-19 school year. Our new start time is 7:30 AM and we will dismiss at 2:25 PM, with a 75 minute early dismissal on Wednesdays. Please click on the headline to learn more about how we are engaging our staff to ensure an orderly transition when school resumes August 23.

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North Side Band Night

The final concert of the year will be on Wednesday, May 9th at 7:00 pm in the North High School Auditorium.   It will include band students from Cattell, Findley, Garton, Madison, Moulton and Oak Park Elementary Schools. …

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DMPS Summer Middle School Band Camp

Dates are June 11-22 from 8:30 – 11:15 am. Transportation will be provided to and from any DMPS Middle School. This is an opportunity to keep the students playing their instruments into the summer. Band Camp is a …

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English Language Learners Work in Small Groups

English learners are engaged in rigorous tasks! This year, Madison school is increasing emphasis on working on small groups with peer support.  This allows students to develop their skills of finding evidence to support their ideas.  By working in …

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