SCRIP NEWS

Scrip is a word that means "substitute money". It is actually another way of saying gift cards! A lot of people do not understand what "scrip" is. Each time you see the word, just think gift cards! Remember to keep your favorite people in mind on Valentine's Day by purchasing gift cards for them. See's Candies, Bath & Body Works, Starbucks, BedandBreakfast.com (over 3,000 bed and breakfasts throughout the country!) and many others. Please stop by the scrip table in the morning or send an order from in with your child and they can drop it off in the office.

FAMILY DANCE SET FOR FEBRUARY 22ND 2008

MIT and Madrona Middle School present "Madstock 2008"(Madrona/Woodstock), a 60's style family dance on Friday, February 22nd from 6:30-9:30 p.m.in the gym. Pull out your old 60's style clothes and come dance the night away to the BeanBarry Delights. We will be having a costume contest for all ages! Pizza and beverages will be sold from 6:00-8:00 in the cafeteria. This is a family event for everyone! Tickets will be on sale every morning beginning Tuesday, January 22nd from 8:50-9:20. Prices are $5 for kids 8th grade and younger and $10 for everyone else (high school and adults). Advance tickets also available for pizza. A drink with one slice for $3 or with two slices for $5. Buy your tickets early for this fun event! Concession’s available in the gym. A wonderful parent, Dale Sutton will be there to take your picture. Cost will be $5 for a 5X7 print. A number of you have already signed up to help with this event, but if you have not and would like to help, please contact Linda Park at labpark@comcast.net or 425-672-9485.

JUMP ROPE FOR HEART

Still need a few parents who might be willing to take over the money collecting/counting portion of our community service project Jump Rope for Heart. Madrona’s 'Jump-a-thon' will be held Wed., Jan. 30, for Intermediate and Middle School students@ 2:30 in the gym. Primary students will have their 'Jump-a-thon' on Jan. 31 in the gym at 2:50 p.m. Please contact BJ Stephenson, PE Dept. Head, @ ext 2940 if you are able to help, or email to: stephensonb@edmonds.wednet.edu

BOX TOP/ SOUP UPC's

Thanks for continuing to bring in your box tops and soup UPC's (remember only the UPC is necessary - the front label is not enough). The next deadline is the end of February for box tops so get them in soon - they do expire! We collected over $530.00 for MIT in October thanks to your contributions.

LIBRARY STILL LOOKING FOR DONATIONS

The school library is interested in establishing a middle school reading area, and would love donations of a gently-used couch, armchairs and a coffee table. Please call Ann DeVight at 431-2904.

MIT MEETING NEXT THURSDAY, FEB. 7, 2008

The February MIT meeting will start at 7:30 PM on Thursday, February 7th, in order to allow parents of kids participating in the Kindergarten concert to attend. Agenda items are: non-violent communication theory and techniques; formation of an MIT grant committee; guidelines for communications within the Madrona community. Childcare is available and parents are encouraged to make a small donation to the childcare providers.

IDENTIFY YOURSELF

When you come to the school, please remember to wear your identification at all times. If you do not have an MIT badge, you can sign in at the office and receive a Visitor sticker. If you would like to have an MIT badge, call Kim Magana at 431-2911 to schedule a time to have one made.

WASL INFORMATION MEETING

The district is offering a parent WASL information meeting on Wednesday, February 13, 2008, from 6:30 - 8:00 PM, in preparation for the spring 2008 WASL. This meeting will be held at the Edmonds School District office (20420 68th Ave. W), and is open to parents of students in all grade levels. District staff will be on hand to provide information and answer questions.

Back by Popular Demand – Parent Literacy Night

Madrona students are welcome ~ Thursday, February 21, 2008 7 – 8:30 p.m. Madrona Library

Making Sense of Reading: What You Can Do to Help Your Child Become a Better Reader

Are you interested in helping your child understand what they read and think more deeply about it? Feb 21st our reading specialist Kendra Wagner and our literacy lead M. Wellman will share reading comprehension strategies Madrona teachers are using in the classroom. Our goal is to give you and your child tools to support the instruction they receive in the classroom. We will demonstrate how you can support your child in the following:

• Connecting reading to your child’s background knowledge                               
• Creating sensory images
• Asking questions about texts
• Drawing inferences from what your child is reading
• Determining what's important – in a variety of texts
• Synthesizing ideas and creating new insights

MIT MEETINGS

A reminder that MIT meetings are a great place to find out about activities at the school, as well as provide information to your grade representatives and other parents. Agendas and meeting minutes are available on the MIT Bearfacts website. The date of the next meeting is in the calendar section of the Notes from the Office.

PARENT MATH INFORMATION NIGHT

Wednesday – January 30th-Meadowdale Elementary School-6505 168th St SW Lynnwood, WA

*Childcare provided

*Information about this presentation on the Edmonds School District Home Page

FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES

Foreign language still enrolling for winter/spring – if interested, contact Michelle at 206-568-0480.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE SPRING 08

Boys & Girls ages 7-14. Starting date June 11, 2008. There are flyers in the family room or visit www.usyvl.org to register.

SNO-KING SPRING SPORTS REGISTRATION

Register online at www.skyc.net or call 425-775-2633. Registration forms in the family room.

MTYAA PONY BASEBALL 2008 SIGN UPS!

For more info there are flyers in the family room or visit www.mtyaabaseball.org or call 206-587-7267

PACIFIC LITTLE LEAGUE SOFTBALL & BASEBALL SIGN UPS

Flyers available in the family room or visit www.pacificlittleleague.com for more info.

EW HIGH SCHOOL DRILL/POM CLINIC

Feb. 2nd for grades 1st -8th. For more info and permission slip flyers are in the family room or if you have questions call Deb Johnson 425-7311 ext. 1580

THE NORTHWEST BOYS CHOIR

The Northwest Boy Choir will hold auditions for boys 6 to 9 years old on Saturday, Feb. 9 at the University Heights Community Center in Seattle. No previous music training is necessary. Auditions are casual and fun. To make an audition appointment, call 206-524-3234. More info - visit www.nwchoirs.org or pick up a flyer in the family room

CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS

• Feb. 2nd Groundhog Day
• Feb. 5th Scoliosis Screening 9:15-12:00
• Feb. 7th Kindergarten Concert 6:30 PM
• Feb. 7th MIT MEETING 7:30 PM
• Feb. 10th-14th Volunteer Appreciation Week
• Feb. 14th Valentines Day
• Feb. 14th Volunteer Appreciation Brunch 9:15-10:00
• Feb. 15th, NO SCHOOL
• Feb. 18th & 19th, Presidents Day-NO SCHOOL
• Feb. 22nd Family Dance 60’s Theme
• Feb. 22nd 8th Grade Registration

FEBRUARY -BLACK HISTORY MONTH

February marks the beginning of Black History Month, a federally recognized, nationwide celebration that provides the opportunity for all Americans to reflect on the significant roles that African-Americans have played in the shaping of U.S. history.