On Thursday, MJS hosted the 2nd Annual Color Run in partnership with our PTO and Student Council. It was a great event with our Jazz Band there providing music and students cheering on our runners. Congratulations to our first place winners, Carter McLoughlin and Liv Everett! Thank you to our PTO, Student Council, Mrs. Siso and Mrs. Kolinichak for assisting in making this event a great success!

This week in the Culture Club we had a Spoken Word artist, Jay, join our meeting to talk about what Spoken Word is, how the art form helped him to express himself, and guide students through writing their own poetry. Culture Club had the joy of experiencing Spoken Word poetry performed live - and all students became poets by writing and sharing! 

On Friday we had our 12th Annual AERSHES Kickball Tournament. This tournament was created by Mrs. Marotta and Mrs. Young. Each year they determine a organization to donate the money they raise through the registration fees. This year, the money was donated to the National Brain Tumor Society.  Students had a blast!

In Madison, we utilize a 1:1 Chromebook model where all students (grades 6-12) receive a district owned Chromebook to utilize during the school day and at home. While there is no cost for the use of the Chromebook, it is important that Chromebooks be maintained and handled in a responsible way. As we continue to move through the school year, we wanted to utilize this time as a reminder for our students and families about the importance of handling Chromebooks with care to prevent damage to the device. The district has expectations and protocols that are listed on the district website that we continue to follow at the building level. 

We would like to highlight the specific section regarding lost and damaged chromebooks as a reminder to all parents and guardians:

In the event a Chromebook, case, or charger is lost or damaged beyond repair and deemed to be intentional, excessive, neglectful or student misuse, parents/guardians are responsible for paying the cost of replacement equipment.

Costs:

• Chromebook - $365.00

• Charger - $47.00

• Case - $20.00

• Other - Will be quoted by the Tech Department

Note: Final assessment of damage and fines are determined by the Technology Department.

Students are also responsible for the care of any loaners they use. Damage to loaners is subject to the same rules as permanently assigned Chromebooks.

In case of theft, parents/guardians are required to file a formal police report with the Madison Police Department.

Below are the direct links from the district website that pertains to Chromebook care and protocols followed for lost/damaged Chromebooks.

Device Rules and Regulations
Lost/Damaged Equipment
Terms  and Conditions
Parent/Student Resources

Thank you for your assistance in helping to remind our students about maintaining and handling our Chromebooks in a responsible and safe way.