We are excited to continue the use of our MJS ONE Family website! This website will be the home of our weekly reflection that will provide an inside view of all the great things happening at MJS as well as important information. You can find the link to the MJS ONE Family website on the main MJS website under parent resources.
We will continue to utilize our MJS ONE Instagram as a way to celebrate all of the wonderful things happening at MJS throughout the school year. Mr. Sylvester and I will be taking pictures throughout the year to post on our account. It is our hope that this will provide an avenue for our families to get an inside look of all that MJS has to offer!
Please take a moment to follow us @mjsone60
Thank you to all of our families who joined us at Back to School Night on Thursday. It was wonderful to see our families in our building learning about all of the amazing things happening at MJS. We appreciate your partnership as we all work together to provide the best experiences for our students!
Every year in 6th grade our amazing students arrive at MJS from at least three different schools. The purpose of the 6th grade unity project is to help our students see that even though they all come from different places, they are all very similar. Additionally, their similarities make them MJS One and MJS strong! Thank you to our STEM teacher Ms. Barkin and Art Teacher Ms. Cafaro for their collaboration on this project
In preparation for their first graded writing task, seventh grade ELA students explored a universally loved topic: ICE CREAM! Using appropriate, compelling evidence, each student wrote a structured paragraph about the benefits of ice cream. Mrs. Henry, Mrs. Toto, and Mrs. Gamba chose a top response from each class. Winners were announced during lunch, and teachers treated each winner to ice cream. See the picture of our ice cream winners below. We are so very proud of ALL our seventh grade writers!
It's been a great start to the school year at MJS! As the principal, I am proud of our students and staff for their part in making the start of the year a success. We are going to have a great year and we will continue to learn and grow together. Below are some pictures over the last three weeks.
We are excited to continue our morning program called Morning Hoops. The Morning Hoops Program will provide middle school students with an engaging basketball program before the school day begins (7:00-7:45 am). This initiative will focus on physical activity, teamwork, and providing a positive start to the day. Our goal is to support a climate and culture that fosters a strong school community. A permission slip will be required for students to attend this program. Depending on the interest, we may have to limit the number of students.
The Morning Hoops Program will start on Tuesday, September 24th and will run every Tuesday and Thursday in the MJS Gym. If your child is interested in participating, please click the link below to complete the permission slip.
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.
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
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.
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
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Thursday September 26, 6th Grade Social 4-6pm
Thursday, October 3, School Closed, Rosh Hashanah
Saturday, October 5, Bottle Hill Day
Thursday October 9, PTO Meeting, 7:00pm @ MJS
Monday October 14, Single Session for Students
Thursday October 17, Spike for Cure Volleyball Tournament
Thursday October 24, Picture Makeup
Thursday October 24, 7th & 8th Grade Halloween Dance
Saturday October 26th, MJS Centennial Celebration