The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year, but good health habits like covering your cough and washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses …
5th graders in music class are learning about how the “Beats” we hear in pop music today have been influenced by a long history. We can hear similar syncopated rhythms that were popular in Swing music from the …
Kindergarten students tried a new art material last week…CLAY! Students played the role of scientists and discovered the different properties of the new material. The best discovery of the day, “It feels like dog poop!” Kindergarten students didn’t …
Box Top Turn will be January 3rd to January 31st. At the end of the month, we will have a drawing for students who turned in 10 or more box tops. Prizes include a talking alarm clock, wireless …
Madison Elementary 5th Graders in Mrs. Maher and Mrs. Matz’s classes have spent the Fall and now the Winter learning how wonderful it feels to take care of others! In honor of Veterans Day they made cards for …
Second, third, and fifth graders at Madison Elementary are getting pumped up to root on the Drake Bulldogs this week at the Knapp Center. While enjoying a women’s basketball game, students will also get a first hand view …
4th grade students at Madison Elementary act as geologists as they investigate mock rocks. The students have been learning about the properties of rocks and how minerals are the building blocks of rocks. Students observe the properties of …
The first graders in Miss Jo Walker’s and Mrs. Carla Wolfe’s classes have been practicing their drumming skills. Madison is a Turnaround Arts building so the first graders have incorporated drumming into their math and reading lessons. They …
Madison Kindergartners are learning about two dimensional and three dimensional shapes. They are also working hard on number order. You may see them pointing out sight words around the building.
Dan Wardel and Danbot came to visit Madison in recent days. During the visit, the interviewed various staff members about how they help students succeed at school. Be sure to keep an eye on IPTV, to see when …
