Aladdin Coming To Madison

Madison Elementary fourth and fifth grade students have just finished tryouts for the schools Drama Club play. They will be performing Walt Disney’s Aladdin Kids in the Spring. Be on the lookout for a spectacular play by our …

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Enthusiastic 4th & 5th Graders

4th and 5th grade small groups at Madison Elementary have been working hard this week on learning about gestures and sound effects. Soon, they will be using these gestures and sound effects to make Reader’s Theater exciting. They …

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Nov 1st-Picture Day Part II

Parents–Our photographers will be back on Nov. 1st. If you would like pictures taken for the 1st time or if your pictures did not turn out well.

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Great Work With Our English Language Learners!

In the ELL department we have been working toward grade level learning goals by supporting the transition to Standard Reference Grading. We do this by having a common language, visuals, and scales clearly posted in our rooms. There …

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Parents: Cookie Dough Fundraiser

Madison Parents: We want to remind you that the Madison PTO annual cookie dough fundraiser is Oct 14-0ct 27. Moneys from this event are used to pay for field trips, school supplies, technology, etc. Please consider helping your …

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Cumbia!!

Madison Elementary 5th grade students have just started a unit on Cumbia. By the end of this unit we will be able to sing a Colombian song in Spanish, “Cumbia Del Sol,” play rhythm parts on the Hand …

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Setting up Your Child For Success!

Welcome back to school!  We are all so excited to get back into the swing of learning!  There are a few things that are important to remember as we start school.  First, be sure to get back into …

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Box Top Blitz

Over the month of September your child can turn in all of the Box Tops they have collected.  Students names will be placed in a drawing that will be announced each Friday of the month.  Funds raised go …

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Summer Assistance for Families in Need

If you have summer food, health or clothing needs, Des Moines Public Schools and Polk County have resources for you. From immunizations to free meals, clothing to utility payments, you’ll find a list of places where help can be found. For a list of DMPS no-cost summer meal locations and times, and to learn more about other available resources, click on the headline.

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