MJS Weekly Reflection
March 3 - 7

Pickleball Tournament

Our Student Council Pickleball Tournament was on Thursday, March 6th and it was a great success. Special thank yous goes out to everyone who played in and supported our pickleball tournament: the students and teachers who came out to watch, the student council members who worked it, the players, and the teachers who refereed the games. Congratulations to the winning team, Aree Jee and winning players Noah Shaughnessey & Lucas Ribeiro!

Be on the lookout for the MEF adult pickleball tournament on Sunday May 31st!

Culture Club

This year the Culture Club will be connecting to Women's History Month in March by talking to women in a variety of careers. This week we enjoyed meeting with the female-owned, Madison-based, small business Crafted. Owner Gina Rowley shared the story of her career background, from publicity to business owner. We discussed what it was like to start her career in the beauty industry, surrounded by strong female role models and mentors. Culture Club members also had lots of questions about owning and running a business, learning a little about what forecasting means and how a local business is also part of the local community. Finally, we experienced the heart of Crafted: we made vision boards!

Bear Outreach Specialist

On Tuesday our 7th graders had a “Beary” good time with our guest presenter, Mrs Stephanie Ghetto, Bear Outreach specialist from the NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife, who spoke to us about Black Bears in Morris County. Students learned about bear biology, habits and debunked many previously thought facts about bears about what to do should one approach. Students put forth some excellent questions during the Q & A. We were happy to learn they are actually shy and afraid of humans and don’t attack unless provoked. Students even got to handle some Black Bear artifacts that Mrs Ghetto brought in for us. She certainly gave us much to “paws” and reflect.

Pi Day is Coming - March 14th

The 7th grade math teachers are excited to announce the start of their annual Pi Day fundraiser! Next week 7th graders will have an opportunity to purchase tickets to "pi" their teachers/principals in the face! Students are able to purchase tickets during lunch from Monday through Friday of next week. Tickets are two for a dollar. All of the money raised will be donated to a charity selected by the entire 7th grade. The Pi-in-the-face event will take place on Pi Day, March 14th. Please help us to make this event a SMASHING success!

Robin Parent/Guardian Workshop

We are excited to partner 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 upcoming workshops. The next workshop is on Wednesday March 12th at 7:00pm. The topic is Daily Practices to Manage Stress. The Zoom link will be shared the week of workshop.

Lost and Found: UPDATED PHOTOS

Our lost and found table continues to gather many items. 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

MHS Spring Fling Tricky Tray - March 12

Parent/Guardian Workshop - March 25

Please mark your calendars for Wednesday 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 wokrshop 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

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

From our Student Council

Please check out our Student Council Spiritwear Fundraiser!

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Important Information

MJSAO Volleyball Schedule

Click here for Boys Volleyball upcoming game schedule

Click here for Girls Volleyball 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.

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

March Madness Basketaball at the Madison YMCA

Madison Summer Arts Program

From SEPAG

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.

Click This Link to View Upcoming Events

Looking ahead

March

March 19, All City Band and Orchestra Concert, 7:00pm

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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