Happy Labor Day!

Happy Labor Day, Madison! Enjoy the long week - there is no school on Monday, September 1st. 

Dash & Bash

LAST CALL FOR DASH & BASH TICKETS THAT INCLUDE A T-SHIRT! TICKETS PURCHASED AFTER 8/31 WILL RECEIVE A SHIRT BASED ON AVAILABILITY. 

Madison School PTO is excited to announce Dash & Bash on Friday, September 12th! Celebrate Madison School's 100th birthday with the 1.00-mile "Dash" fun run for all family members, followed by the "Bash" celebration featuring food, entertainment, and activities for all ages! Click HERE to purchase tickets!

Tickets are $40 per attendee. Each ticket includes a Dash & Bash t-shirt, participation in the 1.00-mile fun run, and access to all bash festivities!  Ticket sales will close on August 31st. Just a quick reminder that everyone attending the Dash & Bash—adults, Madison students, any children over 2 years old, and additional guests—need their own ticket. Please double check your order to be sure you’ve got enough for your whole group – we are currently selling out fast! We can’t wait to see you there!

Unable to attend or want to make a donation? Select the "Friends of Paws" donation at check out! Thank you for your support!

Draw & Paint for Life

Draw & Paint for Life by Maureen Claffy is a screen-free STEAM program. This analog art program supports higher levels of mathematical reasoning by teaching an understanding of geometric shapes in space. It also supports emotional regulation and builds self-confidence and communication skills. The program adapts to the changing needs of young artist and is completely new every weekend. We turn geometric shapes into objects to capture children's imaginations while imparting technical drawing skills, using high-quality art supplies.

Session 1: Circle > Sphere, Oval > Cylinder
Session 2: Square > Cube, Rectangle > Rhomboid
Session 3: Ribbon, Triangle > Pyramid

All supplies are provided for classroom use and students receive a custom-printed ArtCard with the week's lesson. All teachers are personally selected by Maureen and fully trained in her method.

Classes kick-off on September 16th on Tuesdays from 3:05-4:15pm (session runs 10 weeks). An instructor will walk the children outside and make sure everyone is safely picked up for their return home. Sibling discount available. Sign up HERE.

View the flyer HERE. For more information visit maureenclaffy.com.

Join the Madison Chess Club

Learn and play the game of Kings and Queens! No chess experience needed, beginners welcome. 

Session 1 classes kick-off on September 17th on Wednesdays from 3:05-4:05pm (session runs 9 weeks) in the MPR. Chess Club will meet 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, and 11/19.

View the flyer HERE. For more information, visit illinoischessteachers.com. 

Please click HERE to register. You are welcome to try the first week free; please email Paul with your students school, name, and grade at paul@illinoischessteachers.com.