MJS Weekly Reflection
March 17 - 21

Gian Paul Gonzalez Assembly

We were excited to welcome Gian Paul Gonzalez to MJS on Wednesday March 19th. He spoke to the whole school about his message of being "All In." Gian Paul is widely recognized for inspiring the New York Giants to their most recent Super Bowl victory with the phrase 'All In". Gian Paul made connections to MJS ONE and shared his journey through the ups and the downs. Students really enjoyed the assembly and walked away with great inspiration to be the best they can be with all that they do. Students had a chance to meet with Mr. Gonzalez after the assembly. Thank you to MAASA (Madison Alliance Addressing Substance Abuse) for providing the funding to support this assembly.

Culture Club: Career Panel Inspired by Women's History Month

Culture Club continued to focus on topics related to Women's History Month this week with an all-female Career Panel. Special thanks to Mariae Caballero, Diya Raichand and Kristine Begley for sharing their career journeys with us! These three professionals discussed working in business development, marketing, and the legal industry across different sectors, in multiple companies, and in various settings. We talked about college majors, career decisions, equal pay for women, and the straight, curved, and sometimes winding roads that are career pathways - and the fact that priorities and interests are ever developing and evolving. We wrapped up with some special giveaways related to their careers and empowering ourselves for now and the future.

Bright Minds Academy

Bright Minds Academy is a new club at MJS this year. It is a student-driven, teacher-led school inclusion program focusing on developing organic friendships between students with disabilities and their neurotypical peers. Students have the opportunity to lead and create activities to share their interests and skills with their peers. On Thursday, Grace N. was the expert and provided a demonstration on making friendship bracelets. After the demonstration students had the opportunity to create their own bracelets. The ultimate goal is to help all students feel confident about their abilities and dare to make a difference in society when they have a greater sense of belonging. Thank you to our advisors, Ms. Drummond and Ms. Carragher!

Robin Parent/Guardian Workshop

We are excited for our continued partnership with our Robin Advisory program to host parent/guardian workshop series. Robin is the program we are using for our Advisory program this year. Their mission is to help build more connected, supportive and compassionate school communities where each student, educator, parent/guardian is empowered to thrive.

Below is the schedule for our remaining workshops. The next workshop is on Tuesday April 29th at 7:00pm. The topic is Building Resilience and Self-Efficacy. The Zoom link will be shared the week of workshop.

Lost and Found: UPDATED PHOTOS

Our lost and found table continues to grow. A big thank you to our office secretary, Ms. Kelly for taking the time to organize these items so we can get them back to their owners. Below are updated pictures of all the items we currently have in our lost and found. If you notice a item that belongs to your child please have them go to the office to check in with Ms. Kelly before picking up their item. Thank you for your assistance in getting these items back to their owners.

Upcoming Events/Activities

Parent/Guardian Workshop - March 25

Please mark your calendars for Tuesday March 25th at 7:00pm in the MJS Auditorium. In partnership with Project Community Pride of the Madison Area YMCA we are excited to host a district wide workshop titled "The Impact of Screens and Social Media: What All Parents Must Know (And Do) ." See the flyer below for more details.

Annie Jr. the Musical at Madison Junior School

MJS Spring Spirit Week

Harlem Wizards at Madison High School

MEF 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run - May 4th

MEF Pickleball Tournament - May 31st

From our Student Council

Please check out our Student Council Spiritwear Fundraiser!

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Important Information

MJSAO Spring Sports Schedule

Click here for Boys Baseball upcoming game schedule

Click here for Girls Softball upcoming game schedule

MJS Daily Morning Announcements

Click Here to view the Daily Morning Announcements that are shared with students each morning over the PA.

Madison Public School Dress Code

As the weather gets warmer, we encourage you to review the MPS Dress Code with your children.

Technology Reminder about Student Chromebook Usage

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.

Parent Resource: Project Childsafe

For All Families, please see this link to visit Madison Borough's website on firearm safety and Project Childsafe

In Our Community

Supporting Teens in Reducing Their Stress - April 9th

Madison Summer Arts Program

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From our PTO

Dear MJS Community,

Welcome back to the 2024/2025 school year! On behalf of the MJS PTO Committee, we are thrilled to embark on another amazing year at Madison Junior School with all of you. Your unwavering support last year made a tremendous impact on our school community, and we are excited to continue building on that success together.

1. PTO Dues
Thanks to your generosity and involvement, we were able to provide numerous "Stock the Staff Room" days, organize and fund engaging student socials/Color Run, support the teachings of Coach Jim Stroker, assist with teacher grants, and so much more. These efforts would not have been possible without your dedication and commitment to our school. The contributions you make through PTO Dues directly impact the quality of programs and resources we can provide to our students and staff, helping us create the best possible environment for learning and growth. Our direct link for dues is attached below, we greatly appreciate your contributions.

Suggested dues:

$50 for 6th & 7th
$75 for 8th

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2. Volunteer Opportunities:
As we look ahead to this year, there are many opportunities for you to get involved. Volunteering is a wonderful way to contribute to our school community, and we have several events and initiatives where we could use your help. Please take a look at our google form below and grab a spot.

Volunteer Sign Up

3. Fundraising Efforts:
This year, we have several exciting fundraising events planned to support our school’s needs. Your support and participation in these events directly benefit our students and enhance their educational experience. Keep your eyes out for our delicious Griggstown Pie Sale, MJS Spirit Wear, Book Fair, and other potential fundraising efforts, your participation is vital to our success.

We would love your feedback and or any questions which can be emailed to madisonjspto@gmail.com at any time. We look forward to greeting everyone in person at our first PTO meeting on October 9th, mark your calendars. We are confident that, with your continued support, this year will be another remarkable one for our students, staff, and community.

Here’s to a fantastic year ahead!

MJS PTO

From the MEF

From Madison Music and Arts

From Madison Athletic Foundation

Community Information

Madison Public Library Newsletter

If you are interested in receiving the virtual newsletter from the Madison Public Library so that you can stay up to date with what the public library is offering , please click this link to sign up.

Morris County NJ 4-H Association

4-H is America’s largest and longest standing youth development organization - empowering nearly six million young people with the life skills to lead and change. The Morris County 4-H Association, as a non-profit volunteer based group, supporting the program, clubs, and events.

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Looking ahead

March

March 25, Lauren Muriello: Impact of Screens & Social Media Parent Presentation, 7:00pm - MJS Auditorium

March 28, End of Marking Period 3

March 31, School Closed, Staff Inservice

April

April 1, Start of Marking Period 4

April 4-6, MJS Musical: Annie Jr

April 7-9, Single Session Days

April 7-9, Parent/Teacher Conferences

April 14-18, School Closed, Spring Recess

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