MED-O-GRAM - Madison School District

M ADISON M EADOWS M IDDLE S CHOOL
225 W. O COTILLO R D ., P HOENIX , AZ 85013
M ED -O-G RAM
V OLUME 55, I SSUE 13
A PRIL 20, 2012
Dear Meadows Families,
The Madison Governing Board believes that it is the right of every student to be educated
in a positive, safe, caring, and respectful learning environment. The Board further believes
a school environment inclusive of these traits maximizes student achievement, fosters student personal growth, and helps students build a sense of community that promotes positive participation as members of society. To assist in achieving a school environment based
on the beliefs of the Governing Board, bullying, harassment, or intimidation as defined by
this policy will not be tolerated.
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Bullying: repeated acts over time that involves a real or perceived imbalance
of power with the more powerful child or group attacking those who are
less powerful. Bullying can be physical (pushing, hitting, kicking, spitting);
verbal (threatening, taunting, name-calling); or psychological (exclusion,
rumors).
Harassment:
REVISED 4/24/12
U PCOMING
EVENTS :
RAM Round-up
April 25
PTM Meeting/Elections
May 1
TCT 1:20pm Release
May 2
Student Ending Day, 11:20pm
Release
May 18
1. Anonymous or other communication in a harassing manner
2. Continuing to follow another person after being asked to desist
3. Repeatedly committing an act which harasses another
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W ORD FOR THE M ONTH
Trustworthiness
Intimidation:
1. To cause physical injury to another or serious damage to property
I NSIDE THIS ISSUE :
2. To cause serious public inconvenience such as evacuation of a
building
H EALTH O FFICE
Students are prohibited from bullying on school grounds, school property, school buses,
school bus stops, and/or school sponsored events. A student who is experiencing bullying,
or believes another student is experiencing bullying is to report the situation to the principal or another school employee.
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Parents, stay informed with quick campus reminders
and insights from the administration office. Follow
Mr. Stevens Twitter page:
@madison_meadows
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PTM M EETING
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S PRING F UNDRAISER
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G IFTED T ESTING
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A THLETIC C AMPS
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C ALENDAR
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At Meadows, we investigate all allegations of bullying, harassment, and intimidation. Please help us in keeping our school a
bully-free zone.
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Talk to your child about appropriate behavior with other peers. Model and encourage that behavior.
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Encourage your child to talk to you honestly about experiences at school and to share any concerns with administration.
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Tell your child to speak up for him or herself and others; never encourage a bully.
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Do not allow students to have Facebook or other social media devices.
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Go over the definitions of bullying, harassment, and intimidation with your child. These terms should be used factually,
no to threaten another with consequences.
Help us eradicate inappropriate behavior at Meadows. When schools and parents work together, good things happen for our
children.
With Ram Pride,
Susan Doyle, Principal
2012-13 PTM C OMMIT TEE C HAIRS
Have you wanted to get involved in PTM but just don't know how to get started? This is your chance
to get involved in your child's school. We have several Committee Chair positions that still need to be
filled. The following positions are available: Back to School Staff Lunch, Directory/
Membership/Ads (Formatting), Fall Fundraiser, Rewards Program (eScript), Snack Bar
(Order), Sports Booster and Webmaster. If you are interested in a position, please contact
Julianne at via email at [email protected] or by phone at 602.319.9070.
N EWS F ROM THE H EALTH O FFICE
N URSE S HARON
IT’S HOT, HOT, HOT!!!! It is so easy to get dehydrated and as the temperatures go up our fluid intake needs to go up as well. Headaches is a common complaint for school aged children in the Nurse’s
office, so remind your students to drink more water.
DRESS CODE: Please go over the dress code policy with your student and monitor what they are
wearing. The summer tops and shorts are so very cute- but many are not OK to be worn at school.
The Nurses office is very busy and added students in for dress code issues prevents them from getting
back to class in a timely manner. All clothing must be washed/dried and the violation slip signed by a
parent and THEN the student may take their clothing home.
SICK CHILDREN Please DO NOT send your children to school if they are sick. This causes illnesses
to spread . We have a lot of children at our school with a lower immunity to fight off illnesses. All
children must be home for 24 hours with no diarrhea, vomiting and /or a temperature.
MEDICATION PICK-UP: Please pick up any medication from the Nurse’s office the last few days of
school. Any medication not picked up will be discarded the following week.
Item of the Month Sanitizing wipes, Sanitary pads, Kleenex
M ED -O-G RAM
P AGE 3
PTM MEETING
Date: Tuesday, May 1
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Spring Performances:
Place: Media Center
All Performances start at 6:00pm in the Meadows
Cafeteria
The slate to presented for the 2012-13 PTM
Executive Board:
Monday 5/7:
7th/8th Grade Concert Band
President - Patty Wubker
6th /7th/8th Grade Honor Band
Co-Vice President - Leah Dines
7th Grade Choir
Co-Vice President - Eric Cook
6th Grade Choir
Co-Treasurer - Tina Shuquem
Tuesday 5/8: 5th Grade Beginner Band
6th Grade Intermediate Band
6th/7th/8th Grade Honor Band
(To Be Determined)
Co-Treasurer - Maria Fiero-Rowell
Co-Secretary - Chris Goodfarb
Co-Secretary - Holly Wooldridge
Thursday 5/10: 5th Grade Alice in Wonderland #1
Monday 5/14:
5th Grade Alice in Wonderland #2
Tuesday 5/15:
8th Grade Musical Theatre, Seussical
A THLETICS
All of our Spring Sports are in the Valley Athletic Conference Play-off picture at this time. In fact, Varsity Baseball
and Softball are undefeated 8-0 at this time. They both need to win their final 2 games to win the East Division and
enter the playoffs with the top seed. If we win the East Division, Meadows will host the 1st round play-off game.
Meadows will host the VAC Baseball Championship. Our JV Baseball team is also undefeated and our JV Softball
team has only lost 1 game. They are both in the JV play-off hunt. Dates/times and location will be announced. The
Track team has had several strong competitors and relay team performances in their first 2 practice meets. The
VAC Track Meet is coming up on May 1st and 3rd at Trevor Browne H.S.
BANNERS
New Sponsorship Banners are up on the Meadows Varsity Baseball/Softball fields. A few
more are on their way! Thank you very much to the Meadows Athletic Boosters and the
PTM for their support!
Thank You to all the students, parents and Meadows staff for their continued
support of the Meadows Athletic Program.
M ED -O-G RAM
P AGE 4
S PRING F UNDRAISER
TOTALLY RADICAL Spring FUNdraiser. It was 80’s Night...oh what a night!
About 100 Meadows parents, grandparents, and faculty attended. If you
missed it this year, we hope you can make it next year!
Final numbers are still being tallied….but we can say over $10,000 was
raised for Meadows...that’s like, totally awesome!!!
A big thank you to BJ & Leah Dines for hosting the event at their home. And
a second thank you to committee chair Leah Dines for planning and organizing a stellar event.
Leah was assisted by committee members Julie Peterson, Deb Hinds,
Jennifer Funke, Kim Conklin, Kari Blakley, Chris Goodfarb, Holly Keeble,
Nancy Stouffer, BJ Dines, Kim Hunter, Julianne Desmond, Trish Bigler,
Leeann Spangler, Tina Shuquem, Cathy Robbins and Patty Wubker.
BJ Dines and Joel Robbins made the rounds selling 50/50 raffle tickets...
Chris Goodfarb won a cool $436!
THANK YOU to everyone who donated/solicited items, purchased tickets,
and bid on the awesome auction items.
Snack Shack Needs Volunteers
We need parent volunteers for to staff Snack Snack during RAMMS baseball/softball games
for the EVENING SHIFTS. We are asking parents to volunteer to work in the Snack Shack
with their child (and a second student helper). Monies raised by the Snack Shack help support PTM and a designated monthly group (March is Camp Friendly Pines). Also, when you
volunteer with your child, he/she gains community service time.
Please be aware that a parent has to be present in the Snack Shack at all times! Please do
not ask if your child can sign up without you. This is really a lot of fun and great bonding time
with your kids and we try to keep it simple and easy.
To volunteer, email Raleigh Dombeck at [email protected] with DATE (& time if on Saturday) + FIRST & LAST
NAMES OF PARENT & TWO STUDENT HELPERS and PREFERRED
EMAIL ADDRESS. If you are volunteering for Saturday or evening shift,
please include a cellphone number. He will confirm receipt of your email
and let you know if you received your preferred shifts (first come first
serve). A reminder email will be sent to you the weekend prior to your
shift with the "Procedures" for working the Snack Shack.
M ED -O-G RAM
P AGE 5
S UMMER G IFTED T ESTING
The District Office is offering gifted testing on August 1st. The information is also on our district website:
http://www.msd38.org/
DATE
TIME
Entering Grade 2012-2013
TEST
August 1, 2012
9:00 a.m.
Grades 5 and 6
CogAT
August 1, 2012
12:30 p.m.
Grades 7 and 8
CogAT
Please note:
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Arrive 15 minutes prior to test start time for check-in; testing begins promptly at start time.
Late arrivals will not be permitted in once testing has begun.
Make sure you have contacted the District Office at 602-664-7934 to pre-register your student. Only pre-registered
students will be tested.
Deadline for pre-registration is Wednesday, July 25, 2012. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Students may only be tested once during a twelve month period on the same test. Names will be verified for testing
eligibility. Testing will take place at the Madison District Office Board Room, 5601 N. 16th Street
All Student Registration
Madison Meadows All Student Registration is Thursday, July 26, 2012 from 7:00 am
to 7:00 pm. This is the time to get everything done in one place; fill out all needed
paperwork for the 2012-2013 school year, buy your P.E. shirts, sign up for PTM, and
get your class schedule. There will also be limited student-led tours available throughout the day.
PTM needs volunteers to help with All Student Registration. This is a great way to get
to know other Meadows parents and ease back into the school year. Volunteers are
needed in three-hour blocks of time. If you would like to lend a hand, please email
Cristina Hatton at [email protected]. We would love your help!
A big THANK YOU to all the Art Masterpiece Guides who helped bring ART to the 5th and
6th graders and enrich their lives and kindle their inner Picasso or Da Vinci…the teachers
are grateful and so am I! Have a great rest of the year and I hope you choose to do it
again next school year! Sincerely, Nancy Stouffer
Bobbi McMurry
Katie Rapps
Sherry Rampy
Debbie Hinds
Kelly Jackson
Staci Bertenshaw
Diana Hartley
Laurel Moran
Tina Shuquem
Elena Leon-Seefeldt
Mara Schantz
Trish Bigler
Holly Wooldridge
Mary Wright
Vanessa Rose
Hope Miller
Mark Duran
Vangie Rodriguez
M ED -O-G RAM
P AGE 6
We are inviting students that are interested in learning and improving their athletic skills. Our camps
are structured to be fun while teaching basic fundamentals and techniques at Madison Meadows Middle
School supervised by our Meadows coaches!
$85.00 per camp! You can do 1 or MORE camps!
Don’t miss out! Space is limited!
VOLLEYBALL 5/21 – 5/24 Monday-Thursday
Sharon Moser will coach the Volleyball Camp.
For more details and registration email at: [email protected]
WRESTLING 6/4 - 6/7 Monday-Thursday
Billy Van Liew and David Vibber will coach the Wrestling Camp.
UPDATED
DATES
For more details and registration email at: [email protected]
BASKETBALL
BOYS (7th – 8th grade) 6/4 – 6/7 Monday – Thursday
Phil Johnson will coach the 7th – 8th grade Boys Basketball Camp.
BOYS (1st – 6th grade) 6/11 -6/14 Monday – Thursday
Ted Hibbeler will coach the 1st – 6th grade Boys Basketball Camp. For more details and registration email at:
[email protected] (7-8 BOYS)
[email protected] (1-6 BOYS)
GIRLS (1st – 8th grade) 6/4 – 6/7 Monday – Thursday
Daniel Coffinger will coach the Girls Basketball Camp. For more details and registration email at: [email protected]
BASEBALL 6/4 – 6/7 Monday – Thursday
Steve Olson will coach the Baseball Camp. For more details and registration email at: [email protected]
3 Easy Steps to register:
1. E-mail the coach of the camp(s) that you are interested.
2. Coach will reply with that sport(s) flyer. Complete the registration form
3. Drop off or mail to Meadows, include camp fee. $85.00 (Tax Credit)
make checks payable to:
Meadows Athletics.
225 W. Ocotillo Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85013
M ED -O-G RAM
P AGE 7
S CHEDULE
OF
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M AY 2012
 April 25 — Ram Round Up
 May 1 — PTM General Meeting/Election of
Officers, 11 am
Sun
Mon
 May 1-4 — 5th Grade Camp Friendly Pines
 May 17 — 8th Commencement (tickets required)
 May 18 — Student’s Ending Day, Half Day
Thank You to Our Wonderful
PTM Volunteers!
spring picture day: Rosny
Fletez, Jennifer Funke,
and Theresa Faultner and
Lisa Gurule
baking cupcakes for the
Teachers’ Spring Treat:
Rosanne Burbank and
Kari Blakley
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Attention all Meadows Parents
If you have a 5th, 6th, or 7th grade student that will not
be returning to Meadows for the 2012-2013 school year,
please stop by the office to fill out a withdrawal form.
Public Notice
for Destruction of Records
Following the microfilming of these records, all permanent original cumulative records of students born in 1995, who have withdrawn
from the Madison School District, will be destroyed. In addition, all permanent cumulative records of students who graduated from
Madison Schools in 2009 will be destroyed. Before any records are destroyed, parents have the right to review and obtain copies of
their child’s records. Please contact Madison School District, Student Records/Special Education Department, at 602.664.7958 before
May 18, 2012.
Aviso publico para la destruccion de expedientes
Todos los expedientes original permanentes de los estudiantes nacidos en 1995 que se trasladaron fuera de las escuelas de Madison y
todos los expedientes permanentes de los estudiantes que se graduaron de las escuelas Madison en el 2009 seran destruidos despues
de archivarlos en microficha. Antes de que cualquier expediente sea destruido los padres tienen el derecho de revisar los expedientes y
de obtener copias. Por favor pongase en contacto con el Departamento de Educacion Especial/Departamento de Expedientes del Distrito Escolar Madison al 602.664.7958 antes el 18 de Mayo de 2012.
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V OLUME 55, I SSUE 13
P AGE 8
5 de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo is an occasion of ethnic pride celebrated throughout Mexico and the United States. Cinco de Mayo
marks a victorious battle that took place in Puebla, Mexico. There 4,000 brave Mexican soldiers triumphed over
twice as many French fighters on May 5, 1862.
Today Cinco de Mayo is a joyous holiday celebrated with food, fun, and parades. Typically held during the first week
of May, Cinco de Mayo springtime events include carnivals, street fairs, and multi-day festivals across the U.S.
The best and most authentic Cinco de Mayo celebrations occur in locations with the highest concentration of Mexican
people. Similar to St. Patrick's Day and Columbus Day, Cinco de Mayo is one of those special times when everyone
feels a little bit Mexican in their soul.
Cinco de Mayo Celebrations
Seis Días de Fiesta
El Palacio Restaurant & Cantina of Chandler plans six days of celebration. May 1 is Tamale Tuesday, and Anthony
Serrano, owner of El Palacio of Chandler will lead tamale making classes from 5-7 p.m. Classes will be led in 30 minute sessions and are free. On Wednesday, El Palacio will donate a percentage of sales to benefit community programs through Chicanos por la Causa. Wednesday is also Family Day, so kids eat free all day and there will be a variety of activities and games from 5-7 p.m. Thursday is a fundraiser for the Ballet Folklorico Quetzallia and a percentage
of the sales from 5-9 p.m. will benefit the dance group which will perform live. Thursday is Ladies Night, with buy
one get one free select appetizers and salads. On Friday, the Fiesta continues with a Piñata Party where patrons line
up at 2, 5 and 7 p.m. to take a crack at the paper mache jackpots. Saturday is Cinco de Mayo and that means serious
Fiesta time and giveaways all day long. From noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday the public is invited to sample competitor
creations at the Salsa Challenge.
In 2012: Saturday, May 1 through May 6
Enchanted Island at Encanto Park will celebrate Cinco de Mayo with be on hand live entertainment at the park, including a Hispanic band and Ballet Folklorico, candy-filled piñatas for the kids. $7 special priced wristbands. Spiderman will be in attendance from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
In 2012: Sunday, May 6 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Chandler Cinco de Mayo Festival
The Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration in Historic Downtown Chandler. This is a family event that runs at the
downtown Library Plaza in downtown Chandler. Music, dancing, food, vendors. Don't miss the annual Chihuahua
Races! Free admission.
In 2012: Saturday, May 5 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Food City’s Fiesta de Mayo Festival
Mundialito Food City soccer tournament takes place at this festival. More than 200 soccer teams and more than 70
vendors and booth exhibits will participate. Live entertainment is included. Scheduled to appear are: Los Alegres de
la Sierra Nueva Generacion, Cuates de Sinaloa, Tropicalisimo Apache, La Luz Roja de San Marcos, Revancha Norteña
y Los Huracanes del Norte, Ballet Folklorico. Free admission. West Side Sports Complex, 99th Avenue & McDowell
Rd., Phoenix.
In 2012: Saturday (10 a.m. – 11 p.m.) and Sunday (10 a.m. - 10 p.m.), May 12 and 13
The Madison School District does not endorse, support or sponsor this organization or activity.