May 2015 - Madison County Schools

Madison Station Elementary School * 459 Reunion Parkway * Madison, MS 39110
Mark Your Calendar
May 1:
May 5 & 7:
May 5-9:
May 11-14:
May 16:
May 19:
May 20:
May 21:
August 4:
August 6:
August 8:
Eric Carle Day—K
MSE Corner Bakery Nights
5th grade State Science Test
5th grade State Science Test
and End of Year testing 3rd
& 4th grades
MSE Honor Choir sings
with the Symphony at 6:00
2nd grade “Sick Day”
5th grade Class Day
9:00 A.M. Broadmoor
Baptist Church
Classes dismissed at 11:30,
Report Cards sent home
with students
Meet the Teacher 4:30-6:30
First day of School
Summer Packets due
FROM OUR PRINCIPAL
Dear MSE Families,
As this month ends, it is once again time to say good-bye to another
wonderful school year. Our students had an extensive array of experiences this
year. From class projects, field trips, and parties to Fun Fridays, Arts Night, Fall
Fest and picture days, our parents, teachers, and children made lots of memories.
It thrills me to know that our students are ending the year having gained so much
academically as well. A special thanks to our yearbook committee for once again
capturing our memories in a special way. Thank you to our Fit in 15 day
committee for working so hard to make the day great. Our kids will have a blast!!
My sincere thanks to each of you for your continued support of our school
and for your words of encouragement and prayers throughout the school year. You
are the best!!
Happy summer,
Mrs. Johnston
Principal
FROM OUR PTO PRESIDENT
May
4
4
6
12
13
14
15
20
23
25
Meagan Kinsley Adcock (K)
Hailee Rush (5th)
Lou Ann Morgan (K)
Ms. Cook (Assistant)
Babs Aslam (Data Entry)
Amy Harrelson (4th)
Rena Esco (Assistant)
Haley Jones (4th)
Stephanie Weldon(Strings)
Karen Richard (1st Asst.)
June
4
18
23
27
Margaret Sanders (2nd Asst.)
Sandi Palmore (Bookeeper)
Cara Quick (Assistant)
Ashley Herden (4th)
July
5
8
11
12
15
28
Martha Hannah (Assistant Principal)
Misty Pitts (2nd)
Denise Dunigan (SPED)
Krysten Hall (3rd)
Rhonda Twitty (K – Asst.)
Ms. Miller (Assistant)
Here we are! We have come to the end of another school year. The older my
children get, the faster time seems to be moving. It seems like yesterday, we
were putting away the carefree days of summer for new teachers, early bedtimes
and early mornings. And, now here we are again on the cusp of the carefree
days of summer.
Thank you all for your support of Fit in Fifteen! The day promises to be full of
fun and fitness and through it we have raised lots of money for our
school. Thank you also for purchasing your child’s beautiful watercolors.
Because of these fundraisers and our Fall Fundraiser we have accomplished so
much this year! We have continued paying for our full time art teacher,
re-mulched the playgrounds, provided Science Labs and brought in professional
arts experiences for our children like puppets, plays and even traveling drums!
These experiences and so many others have enriched our children’s educations
and YOU are to thank!
It has been such a blessing to serve as your PTO President this year. What an
honor it has been to serve alongside some of the smartest, dedicated and most
talented people I have ever known. Thanks especially to everyone who served
on the Board this year. Your dedication to Madison Station is
part of what makes this place so special. You truly made my job
easy! Wishing you all a summer full of relaxation and rest….
Melissa Bell
melissa_bell1@att.net
Madison Station’s 3 Major Goals!
Goal 1: Academic Excellence (focusing on a child’s mind)
Summer Reading and Summer Packets
Research shows that students need to continue reading and practicing skills learned during the summer months
in order to be ready to pick back up with learning in August on the same level they left off in May. Teachers no
longer spend the first 6 weeks of school reviewing the previous year as it seemed we did in generations past.
Thus, we are asking all of our students to complete the summer packets that will be sent home.
The activities will be a review of many of the skills he/she worked on during the school year. Your child
should be able to complete the activities on their own. However, it is okay for you to work on it together. Try
to set aside the same time every day for your child to complete the activities, just as you would for homework
during the school year. For summer reading in grades 3-5, each student will be asked to read 2 books (OF THEIR CHOICE) on their
approximate reading level. Third- fifth grade students should all be reading chapter books as opposed to picture/story book types of
books. The students will then complete an assignment on one of the books to return to school in August. The summer packet and the
reading assignment will count as a grade in both math and reading and will be due on August 8th.
Goal 2: Arts Integration (focusing on a child’s heart/soul)
SYMPHONY ON THE SQUARE - May 16 - Historic Canton Square
MSE’s 5th Grade Honor Choir is so excited to be performing for this live music even honoring the arts
and our military on Armed Forces Day. Honor Choir will open the event at 6:00 p.m. singing a variety of
songs including a medley saluting our armed forces. At 6:45, there will be the Presentation of Colors by
National Guard 112th MP Battalion with the Mississippi Symphony performing at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are
$5 and available at Ticketmaster.com or at the gate (children under 10 and all military are free). Come
support our wonderful singers. Bring your family for a fun evening—lawn chairs, coolers and blankets
welcome. Gates open at 5:30 p/m/
Goal 3:
Fitness and Wellness (focusing on a child’s body)
Congratulations to the students that have worked so hard all year to meet the requirements for National
and Presidential Fitness Awards. Thank you to Coach Shows and Coach Crawford for your dedication to
our students and to your commitment to the success of this great fitness program! We are committed to
continuing to emphasize Fitness and Wellness as one of our 3 MSE goals for students not only through the
Presidential Fitness program but daily throughout our building.
Registration for the 2015-2016 School Year
Utility bills and registration forms are NOW
DUE. For current students who reside in the
same location, this is the only registration
information needed for the 2015-2016 school
Artist of the Month
April Harris Roberson
April Harris Roberson is an artist living in
Jackson, Mississippi.
April, a New Orleans native, began as a selftaught artist, and much of what she has learned
has come from her interaction and observation
of great art and God's beauty. When very young, April became
fascinated with her self-employed artistic father's craftsmanship
and paintings. She also admired her maternal grandmother's
sketches and oil pastel flowers and landscape paintings.
From a very early age, April was encouraged by her elementary
school art teacher, Mrs. Miller, to enter many art contests. When
she went on to an all-girls' Catholic high school, she was
mentored by her art teacher, Mrs. Mary Jane Moak, a Mississippi
native. As fate would have it, April and Mrs. Moak's paths
crossed again nearly 17 years later, when Mrs. Moak returned to
Jackson, and when April permanently moved to Jackson in 2011.
April developed her techniques at Millsaps College. She
primarily works with acrylics and oils on canvas. April has
always been uplifted by the creative process, whether through
acting, playing music, writing, or painting.
Besides producing her own work, April has worked at the
Mississippi Children's Museum and enjoys creating next to her
three daughters.
April received a B.S. in Sociology from Millsaps College in
1998. In 2000, she received a M.S. In Counseling/Education
from Loyola University New Orleans. She is married to Richard
Roberson. Her family are members of Chapel of the Cross.
What a wonderful year we've had at MSE! Thank you
for your continued support of the many luncheons and gifts the
Teacher Appreciation committee has provided our teachers and
staff. The teachers and staff really feel so special with all the
meals and happies during the year, and it could not be possible
without you!
Congratulations to Mrs. Linda Perez
Best wishes to Mrs. Linda Perez on her
retirement. Mrs. Perez has been the
librarian at Madison Station for 14
years. She has created an environment
that encourages students to read and to
develop habits of life long readers.
Our library is filled with
wonderful books because her priority has
been to keep the shelves lined with new and exciting
books. Our students have had the opportunity to meet authors
and illustrators during her tenure as she arranged for guests
each year to visit our school.
Whoa! Madison Station families rocked the student ‘FUN’draising portion of Fit in ’15…now
it is time to kick back and enjoy the fun!
We will keep the individual and class winners a secret until the big week, but look at what you
accomplished for our school…
K
1st
2nd
$3,950.82
$4,819.00
$5,047.00
th
4
5th
3rd
$5,007.00
$4,737.00
$3, 432.00
Be sure to save the date for our Fit in ’15 Family Nights at Corner Bakery of Madison! Invite
your friends to meet you at Corner Bakery from 3:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5th or Thursday, May 7th. It’ll be a fun night of fellowship as we raise additional funds to support Fit in ’15.
MSE will receive 15% of the total proceeds during these times. Be sure to grab a Fit in ’15
flyer to present when ordering and wear your Jag orange and blue!
Important Dates:
May 4th
May 5th
May 7th
May 8th
Drawings Begin
K-2 Corner Bakery Night
3-5 Corner Bakery Night
Fit in ’15!
Check our list of community partners; Fit in ’15 couldn’t be a success without their support! If you visit any of
these locations, please offer a “Thank you!” for helping support our school.
Corporate Sponsors:
BCBS of MS
Trustmark
Bank Plus
Baptist Health Systems
C Spire
State Bank and Trust Company
Corner Bakery
The Bike Crossing
Allstate – Jon Hammett Agency
Renasant Bank
J.S. Iupe's
City of Madison
Donation Sponsors:
Baptist Heath Plex Performance Center
Busy Bods
Chick-Fil-A Madison
College Corner
Elizabeth Henley Jewelry
Fleet Feet Sports
Georgia Blue
HaLiBel
Indian Cycle
J&J Printing
Learning Express
Lisa Koberg
Matilda Jane—Maggi Craft
Metropolitan Bank
Mississippi Wildlife & Fisheries
Noonday Jewelry—Leslie Leon
Nursery Rhymes
Party City
Sportique
Sweet Dreams
Taylor Collection
The Gatherings Livingston
Wreaths for All Occasions
Through joining together in the spirit of FUN, FRIENDS, and FITNESS our school will be a better place for our
children. Be sure to mark these important dates in your calendar and we look forward to making memories with
you!
Kara Davis, Heather Gibson, Shelley Hughes, Kathryn White