MAE Jag Blast, March 2023

Message from the Principal:

Dear MAE,

Our 4th 9 weeks of instruction is right around the corner! Please be prepared for the entrance construction that will begin over spring break. When we return from the break, parents will need to park in the back lot and meet us at the double doors in back for any drop-offs or early pick ups. We won't be able to accommodate extra visitors during the day, so please try to keep these things to a minimum. Of course, we are always available when you need to come inside for parent meetings or to pick up a sick child.

The day-to-day events and plans for special events for the students will not change during the construction. Classes will still be able to walk through the lobby, to all areas inside our school building, and to the playgrounds. Kingdom celebrations, special programs, etc. will still occur. The major change for our school is how parents and visitors will access the building during the day since we will not have access to the front entrance doors that we have used in the past. Construction will last through the summer but will be complete before the start of the 23-24 school year.

Please be patience with us during the construction and feel free to reach out to us with any questions.

Report cards will be sent home Thursday, March 23. Teachers will be reaching out to you if they are concerned about your child's progress. You are also able to contact us at any time if you have any concerns.

Thank you for your continued support.

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!

March 13th-17th--Spring Break
March 23rd--Report Cards Distributed
March 24th--Kingdom Celebration
April 5th--PTO meeting via Zoom at 12:30 p.m.
April 5th--Kindergarten Registration
April 7th-10th--Easter Holidays

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Also...

Save the date for Aarrts on the Avenue on Thursday, April 20th from 5:30-7:30. Students have been learning about how the elements of art are the keys to unlocking the treasure of creativity in their artwork. Come see our amazing art gallery of student work, hear the 2nd grade student's recorder and strings recitals, meet local artists and observe their art forms. Food trucks will be available for you enjoy dinner, and your child's art portfolio will be available for pick up. Don't forget to come by the cafeteria for face painting and crafts for the kids! We can't wait to see you there!

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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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