MAE Jag Blast, April 2023

Message from the Principal:

Dear Parents,

It is hard to believe we are nearing the end of our year. It has been such a wonderful year so far! Thank you for your support and flexibility, especially with the construction going on right now.

In light of recent events and because nothing is more important than the safety of your child, I wanted to review some of the safety and security measures we have here at MAE. The addition will add an additional layer of safety to the front entrance. Additional exterior doors around the school stay locked and require a key card for entry. We also have assigned staff members that check these doorways throughout the day. Security cameras are also in place. As an extra layer of protection, we require that the classroom doors stay shut and locked any time the class is in the room. Our goal is to have an open and inviting environment but not at the cost of safety. Additionally, our staff completes drills and trainings in coordination with our district office and the Madison County Police Department. They help us create the drills and plans and are present in our building throughout the week. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns. The safety and well-being of our students and staff is our top priority.

Once again, never hesitate to reach out to us with concerns or questions you may have about safety or your child’s progress this year.

Sincerely,

Melissa Philley Principal Madison Avenue Elementary 1199 Madison Avenue Madison, MS 39110 601-856-2951

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Ahoy, Mateys!

Look at all we've spied at MAE in the next few weeks!

April 14th--Staff Appreciation Lunch
April 19th--Volulnteer Appreciation Day
April 20th--Arts on the Avenue

April 26th--Administrative Professionals Day
May 1st--Kingdom Meeting
May 1st-5th--Teacher Appreciation Week
May 5th--Lunch Hero Day
May 9th--Muffins with Mom for 2nd Graders at 7:45 a.m.
May 10th--Nurse's Day
May 10th--Muffins with Mom for 1st Graders at 7:45 a.m.
May 11th--Muffins with Mom for Kindergarteners at 7:45 a.m.
May 17th--cut off for AR test completion for the last AR Event
May 19th--AR event

May 22nd--Field Day
May 23rd--Kingdom Celebration
May 24th--Last Day of School (60% day); report cards distributed

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Also...

The MAE PTO is getting organized for the 2023-2024 school year. (It will be here before we know it!) This is a great time to plan how you would like to be involved! Whether you have a lot of time to give or only a tiny bit here and there, there is a place for you. If you are interested, please email madisonavenuek2pto@gmail.com.

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