Madison CUSD 12

Madison Family, This letter is to inform you of the difficult decision the district has made to end the school year in remote learning. We feel this is in the best interest of protecting our students and staff. There are many end-of-year activities such as graduation and promotion ceremonies that we plan to still hold in-person with some modifications. Pre-K and Kindergarten Graduation will be held May 13th at 9:30 a.m. Junior High rehearsals and awards luncheon May 13th at 11:30 5th Grade Promotion will be held May 14th at 9:30 a.m Senior rehearsal will be May 14th at 11:30 p.m. Senior luncheon will be May 14th at 1:00 p.m. Junior High graduation will be May 14th at 6:00 p.m. High School graduation will be May 15th at 10:00 a.m. Also, the times listed below will be used for the return of district-owned technology. All Chrome books, Chrome book cases, hot spots and chargers, issued to your student(s), will be returned on the following dates and times: Junior/Senior High May 24-25, 2021 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Long Elementary May 27-28, 2021 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. 8th Grade and 12th Grade must return items when they come to their scheduled rehearsal for their promotion and/or graduation. If your child has personal items in one of the school buildings please contact the office to arrange for pickup. Sincerely, Dr. Andrew Reinking Superintendent

Madison Junior & Senior High School Parents, If you have not completed the 2021 Extended School Year Summer Program Student Interest Survey to let us know if you plan on sending your child to summer school, please use the link below to complete that survey. THANK YOU to those who have already completed the survey. Summer school is a great way for students to bridge gaps in between skills and also sharpen skills that they have mastered. For High School students, summer school allows them to earn credit for courses and help remain on target for graduation with their classmates. https://forms.gle/BCiG2AtwZpYFvsvF6

The Madison School District will provide food boxes today, Saturday, April 24th. Distribution will begin at 9:00am on Saturday in the parking lot at Long Elementary School, 1003 Farrish St., Madison IL 62060 and run until all food is distributed.

Madison Family, The Madison School District will again be partnering with Farmers to Families to provide food boxes this Saturday, April 24th. Distribution will begin at 9:00am on Saturday in the parking lot at Long Elementary School, 1003 Farrish St., Madison IL 62060 and run until all food is distributed.

Madison Family, The Madison County Health Department is offering the 1 shot Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at the Mt. Nebo Complex, 1634 7th Street in Madison, on Friday April 9th. This event is for persons 18 years of age and older. To register follow this link; https://events.juvare.com/IL-IDPH/8f968526-4eb7-4662-b3a3-5d37e7b9c039/

Madison Families, We are so excited to be starting school on Tuesday, April 6th! Updated bus schedules are posted on the district website, https://www.madisoncusd12.org/article/429371. If you have any questions or need a route change, please contact either your building principal or the transportation director. As we return to school, we want to remind parents/guardians that if your child is sick or has any COVID related symptoms to please keep your student at home. COVID-19 symptoms include: Chills, Cough, Shortness of Breath, Difficulty Breathing, Fatigue, Muscle or Body Aches, Headache, Loss of Taste or Smell, Sore Throat, Congestion, Runny Nose, Nausea, Vomiting, and Diarrhea. Thank you for partnering with us to serve your students and your families. Sincerely, Andrew Reinking Superintendent

Congratulations to these students whose parents completed the 5 Essentials Survey and their names were picked from the raffle. Kimberly Adler Camile Jamison Jailyn Wise-Palmer Kassidi Sanders Carman Lucas Mrs. Root-Smith will be in contact with you so you can choose your gift card.

Bernard Long Elementary School Return to School Hours PK - 9:30 - 2:30 Kdg. - 5th Grade - 7:40 - 12:40

Return to School Message

Congratulations to the Round 2 -Parent 5 Essentials Survey Completion Raffle!!! Our winners are: Shariyia Nash, Lauren Harris, Xochitl Deal, Emorjanae Carroll, Trinity Compton!!!! Winners, please email Mrs. Root-Smith (jennifer.rootsmith@madisoncusd12.org) and inform her which gift card you would like: your choices are: McDonalds, Dairy Queen or Taco Bell

Please click or copy and paste the link to enjoy the celebration of Black History Month with Madison Jr & Sr High School's Virtual Black History Program. https://youtu.be/rf4KYWcnGB4

Please click on the link below to see the drawing for the Madison Jr High School 5 Essentials Parent Survey Completion. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V659bHh-1JCux44fQZf8DjalzaSmjwve/view?usp=sharing Congratulations to the winners- Dylan Griggs, Markeyonia Adams, Shante Graham, Anthony Adams & Cameron Reed!!! Winners, please email Mrs. Root-Smith (jennifer.rootsmith@madisoncusd12.org) and inform her which gift card you would like: your choices are: McDonalds, Dairy Queen or Taco Bell. We will have our second drawing next Friday, March 5th. If your parent hasn't completed their survey, please be sure to encourage them to do so (and email Mrs. Root-Smith with the screenshot or photo) to get your name in the drawing. To those student's whose parent did complete the survey, but didn't win this week, your name is still in the drawing for next week!!!

Madison Family, Tomorrow, Tuesday February 16th, will be a regular remote learning day. Due to the expected hazardous weather conditions teaching staff will be working remotely and there will be no food service. We anticipate returning to regular operation on Wednesday, February 17th. If this changes we will keep you informed. Take care and stay safe.

Madison Jr High School students will soon receive a supply bag from their school. Principal, teachers, and staff filled 150 bags of school supplies. Included in each bag was a dry erase board, dry erase marker, pencils, glue sticks, crayons, a ruler, and a pair of scissors. Our hope is that with these supply bags students will have the items they need at home to do more hands-on activities. Please enjoy the photographs below of the assembling of the supply bags.

Ms. Williams' science class recently culminated their studies of the Prehistoric Time Period with presentations of dinosaurs. Some students created google slides, while others made 3D models using clay and even cake. Click on the links below to view the video and images. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ey1P0H1cjifE8F13gGodyNL5MX1S-2Lr/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ru9Vr6miYz1YNVh90ZJIkHchtq34W8iT/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/10iBQGfVpzQQdQ9X8Hia9oPjzEUKSJKSe/view?usp=sharing

Please see the attached flyer for the Madison Senior High School's Black History Month Celebration. Please contact Mr. Long (bernard.long@madisoncusd12.org) if you have any questions.

Good Morning, this is a reminder that there is a food box distribution today from 10:00 to 1:00 at Long Elementary School. We will hand out food boxes till all are handed out.

TeacherEase is Madison CUSD #12's online gradebook system. TeacherEase provides students and families with access to information about grades on assignments and assessments for classes. Below is information about how to create an account and login to TeacherEase. SETTING ACCOUNT INFORMATION The first time you log in, the site will prompt you to verify your account information. This information can be accessed in the future by navigating to Miscellaneous (top menu bar) and selecting “Update Password/Profile” from the drop-down menu. For more information, watch the tutorial video found at this link :https://youtu.be/Iepdzmg3i60 TeacherEase-Parent/Student App You can also download the TeacherEase Parent/Students App from the App Store on your device. HOW TO LOGIN On your browser, navigate to the URL www.TeacherEase.com You can navigate through any browser. As said above, the parent portal is mobile-friendly and can be accessed through the browser of your mobile device, or by downloading the iOS app in the Apple App Store. Click on the login button at the top right of the screen. Enter your email address (serves as your username) and password. *If at any time you do not know your password, use the “Forgot Password” link to send an automated email to your inbox with instructions for setting up your account. **If your login or password does not work or you run into any other issues with logging in please call your child's school and you will be directed to Mr. Nicholson (District Technology Coordinator).

REMINDER, REMINDER, REMINDER!!! Today, January 15th is a Half Day of School. Below is the schedule for classes for Madison SR High School. REMOTE LEARNING ½ DAY BELL SCHEDULE-SR HIGH SCHOOL 1st Hour: 9:00-9:27 2nd Hour: 9:30-9:57 3rd Hour: 10:00-10:27 5th Hour: 10:30-10:57 6th Hour: 11:00-11:27 7th Hour: 11:30-12:00

REMINDER, REMINDER, REMINDER Tomorrow, January 15th is a Half Day of School. Below is the schedule for classes for Madison Jr High School. REMOTE LEARNING ½ DAY BELL SCHEDULE-JR HIGH SCHOOL 1st Hour: 9:00-9:27 2nd Hour: 9:30-9:57 3rd Hour: 10:00-10:27 4th Hour: 10:30-10:57 5th Hour-(Students 6th Hour Class): 11:00-11:27 6th Hour-(Students 7th Hour Class): 11:30-12:00