Mission Statement:

“Prepare each student to

be successful”

School Mascot:

Mustang

School Colors:

Red and White

Madison Elementary School

600 Maria Drive

Stevens Point WI 54481

(715) 345-5419

Inside this issue:

Lost—n-Found 2

Change of Clothes 2

Help the Homeless 2

PTO/GHS Meetings 2

Cultural Festival 3

GHS Monthly Update 4

Menus 5-6

Important Dates

Green & Healthy Schools Meeting in LMC 4:00 March 4

PTO Meeting in LMC at 6:30 March 10

4th Gd to Sentry Theater / D. Vetter Concert (1-2:30) March 12

Ms. McLarnan’s class to Atrium March 13

Spring Break (no school) March 16-20

Ms. Marten’s class to Boston School Forest March 23

Mrs. Neveln’s class to Boston School Forest March 24

Ms. Sroda’s class to Boston School Forest March 25

Family Game Night March 26

4th Grade to Madison March 27

Volume 14 , Issue 7

February 28, 2020

Madison Office Personnel:

• Karl Bancker

Principal

• Nicole Baumann

Secretary

• Nancy Macewicz

Office Assistant

MADISON REPORT

School Lunch

Please remember that if you (or your family, friends, or rela-tives) plan to eat a school lunch it is required to call the school office by 9:15 a.m. to be includ-

ed in the lunch count for the day. If you do not call, you may be asked to wait until all the children are served first before you can be served. You can reach the office at (715) 345-5419.

Kindergarten Visitation Day for Madison is May 1st!

The current year Kindergarteners will not have school

so our next year Kindergarteners can visit the school.

Please mark your calendars!

Page 2

The lost-n-found box is overflowing with many

items….sweatshirts, t-shirts, shoes, hats, gloves,

mittens, jackets, snow pants, boots…. The list goes

on and on. If your child is missing anything please

take a moment to stop by our lost-n-found to claim

your items. ALL items are bagged and donated to

local charities at the end of the school year.

Please be sure to send a

change of clothes in a bag with

your child, regardless of age or

grade. More than bathroom

accidents happen at school.

This time of year students are

playing in the field and get

wet/muddy. Trips, falls, wet

slides, puddles, milk spills, rips

and tears can happen daily.

Students are more comforta-

ble if they have their own

closed to change into.

The Stevens Point Area Public School District shall not discriminate on the

basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, pregnancy,

marital or parental status, sexual orientation, handicap or physical, mental,

emotional or learning disability or any other characteristic protected by feder-

al, state or local law in the educational programs or activities which it oper-

ates or in employment practices. If you have questions or concerns, please

contact the district’s pupil services office by calling (715)345-5454.

Submitted e-mail communications via the district web page contact

form or any other electronic form may be subject to open records re-

quests under Wis. Stats. § 19.35(2). Communication over district

networks is not considered private, and there should be no expecta-

tion of privacy for any messages sent or received via the district e-mail

system.

PTO Meeting—March 10, 2020 Calling all parents! We are having the March PTO Meeting in the library

at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is invited! See you there.

Green & Healthy Schools Meeting—March 4, 2020 Please mark your calendars for the Green & Healthy Schools meeting at

4:00 p.m. in the school library.

The Family’s Help for the Homeless Feb. 16—March 8

Bring donations to school by March 8, 2020.

28th Annual Portage County Cultural Festival Saturday, May 9, 2020 

Volunteers Needed  The Portage County Cultural Festival is an exciting educational day dedicated to celebrating the ethnic richness that we enjoy in Portage County. Last year, more than 15,000 festival-goers gathered at Stevens Point Area Senior High to enjoy the sights, sounds and aromas of the ethnic food, exhibits, entertainment and children’s activities. Volunteering with this event brings new appreciation to the amazing transformation of the high school grounds to a world of cultures and people-right in our own backyard! The planning committee invites you to personally volunteer or to arrange for an organization (clubs/athletic teams/etc) that you moderate to sign up for a shift. Volunteers are needed on: Friday, May 8, 2020 from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM and on the Festival Day, Saturday, May 9, 2020 from 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM. A variety of volunteer opportunities are available. To volunteer, please:

● Click on the Volunteers link at PortageCountyCulturalFestival.org or ● Visit VolunteersRock.org to complete the easy online registration or ● Complete the form below and email it to pccfvolunteers@gmail.com

For more information, contact the PCCF Volunteer Committee at pccfvolunteers@gmail.com. Thank you for volunteering! Volunteer Committee, Portage County Cultural Festival Name:

Parent’s Name (if a student):

E-mail Address:

Phone:

Number of volunteers in a family/organization:

I am available (check all that apply):

Friday, May 8

☐ After school (4:00pm – 6:00pm)

☐ Evening (6:00pm – 8:00pm)

Saturday, May 9

☐ Early morning (7:00am – 10:00am)

☐ Afternoon (1:00pm – 4:00pm)

☐ Late morning (10:00am – 1:00pm ☐ Evening (4:00pm – 7:00pm) ☐ Set-up ☐ Children’s Area ☐ Hospitality ☐ Food ☐ Take-down ☐ Wherever needed

Green & Healthy Schools Monthly Update

Norwex cloths used in the classroom. All classrooms have been supplied with Norwex cloths this year. The cloths support green initiatives at Madison Elementary by: o Reducing exposure to toxic fumes and harmful chemicals o Reducing paper towel use and landfill contributions o Removes up to 99% of bacteria from a surface o Contains BacLock® an antibacterial agent for self-cleansing purposes Note: A parent volunteer collects and washes the cloths for the staff on a bi-weekly basis.

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day. This year we want to have special activities to celebrate Earth Day. If you have an interest in helping us plan, please attend the planning meeting on Wed, March 4th at 4pm in the Library. Things we need help planning: o Classroom critters – stuffed animal classroom mascots o Family walk o Spring Green Apple Day of Service o Special activities for the Week of Earth Day

The Green & Healthy School Team is a subcommittee of Madison PTO. We meet monthly to lead initiatives that promote a more green & healthy learning environment. Please join us at our next meeting:

WED., MARCH 4, 2020 4:00 to 5:00pm

Meeting notes posted online. www.pointschools.net/Page/456 Questions? Email us: madisonelemghs@gmail.com

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday FridayDAY 4 2 DAY 5 3 DAY 6 4 DAY 1 5 DAY 2 6

Dr. Seuss Birthday

Green Eggs & Ham

Whole Grain Toast

Chilled Pears

Fresh Fruit

Choice of Milk

Warm Blueberry

Muffin Square

Chilled Orange Juice

Choice of Milk

French Toast Sticks

w/Syrup

Warm Apple Slices

Fresh Fruit

Choice of Milk

Sausage Pancake

on a Stick w/syrup

Chilled Applesauce

Fresh Fruit

Choice of Milk

Biscuit, Egg Cheese &

Potato Breakfast Bowl

Chilled Fruit

Fresh Fruit

Choice of Milk

DAY 3 9 DAY 4 10 DAY 5 11 DAY 6 12 DAY 1 13

Rice Krispies

Breakfast Bar

Chilled Applesauce

Fresh Fruit

Choice of Milk

Pancakes w/Syrup

Chilled Strawberries

Fresh Fruit

Choice of Milk

Fruit Parfait w/Granola

Chilled Pears

Fresh Fruit

Choice of Milk

Breakfast Pizza

Whole Grain Toast

Chilled Orange Juice

Fresh Fruit

Choice of Milk

Egg & Cheese Sandwich

Chilled Fruit

Fresh Fruit

Choice of Milk

16 17 18 19 20

Spring Break

No School

Spring Break

No School

Spring Break

No School

Spring Break

No School

Spring Break

No School

DAY 2 23 DAY 3 24 DAY 4 25 DAY 5 26 DAY 6 27

Pancakes w/Syrup

Chilled Pears

Fresh Fruit

Choice of Milk

Warm Cinnamon Roll

Chilled Orange Juice

Fresh Fruit

Choice of Milk

Colby Cheese Omelet

Diced Potatoes

Whole Grain Toast

Warm Apple Slices

Fresh Fruit

Choice of Milk

Ham, Egg, & Cheese

English Muffin Sandwich

Chilled Applesauce

Fresh Fruit

Choice of Milk

Fruit Smoothie

Whole Grain Toast

Chilled Fruit

Fresh Fruit

Choice of Milk

DAY 1 30 DAY 2 31

Bagel w/Cream Cheese

Chilled Blueberries

Fresh Fruit

Choice of Milk

Pancakes w/Syrup

Chilled Strawberries

Fresh Fruit

Choice of Milk

Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Cinnamon Toast Crunch,

25% Less Sugar Cereal

Whole Grain Cinnamon

or Buttered Toast

Cocoa Puffs, 25% Less Sugar

Cereal

Whole Grain Cinnamon

or Buttered Toast

Trix, 25% Less Sugar Cereal

Whole Grain Cinnamon

or Butter Toast

Apple Cinnamon

Cheerios Cereal

Whole Grain Cinnamon

or Buttered Toast

Lucky Charms

Cereal

Whole Grain Cinnamon

or Buttered Toast

REMINDER:

Go to ChooseMyPlate.gov for

online personal wellness

resources for you and your

family.

IF YOU ARE APPROVED FOR

FREE OR REDUCED LUNCH,

YOU ALSO RECEIVE FREE

OR REDUCED BREAKFAST

Alternate Entrees (available with choice of milk & fruit):

Student Breakfast $1.10 Reduced Price $0.30

A full student breakfast includes a choice of entrée supplying grains or grain and protein, two (2) fruit choices, and a choice of milk.

Milk choices include 1% white or chocolate. Visitor/Staff $2.45

ELEMENTARY BREAKFASTBreakfast Menu March 2nd - March 31st, 2020

***NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK***

This institution is an equal opportunity provider

2020

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

DAY 4 2 DAY 5 3 DAY 6 4 DAY 1 5 DAY 2 6

#1 Sausage &

Cheese Pizza

Mixed Vegetable

Fresh Carrots

Chilled Orange Juice

Fresh Fruit

#1 Pork Nachos

Whole Grain Bread

Refried Beans

Steamed Corn

Fresh Celery Sticks

Chilled Strawberries

Fresh Fruit

#1 Tater Tot Casserole

Whole Grain Bread

Broccoli Florets

Fresh Cucumber Slices

Warm Apple Slices

Fresh Fruit

#1 Chicken & Gravy

Mashed Potatoes

WG Dinner Roll

Steamed Squash

Carrots & Broccoli

Fruit Cocktail Mix

Fresh Fruit

Peach Crisp

#1 Grilled Cheese

Tomato Soup

Green Beans

Fresh Vegetables

Chilled Fruit

Fresh Fruit

Goldfish Crackers

DAY 3 9 DAY 4 10 DAY 5 11 DAY 6 12 DAY 1 13

#1 Swedish Meatball

w/Rotini Pasta

Steamed Corn

Fresh Carrots

Fruit Cocktail Mix

Fresh Fruit

#1 Chicken Patty

Sandwich

Boston Baked Beans

Grape Tomatoes

Chilled Peaches

Fresh Fruit

#1 Italian Sauce

w/Rotini Pasta

WG Breadstick

Seasoned Carrots

Carrots & Celery

Chilled Strawberries

Fresh Fruit

#1 Teriyaki Chicken

& Rice

Whole Grain Bread

Broccoli Florets

Fresh Cucumber Slices

Chilled Blueberries

Fresh Fruit

Goldfish Cracker

#1 Pancakes w/Syrup

Chilled Strawberries

Egg Patty

Green Beans

Fresh Vegetables

Chilled Fruit

Fresh Fruit

16 17 18 19 20

Spring Break

No School

Spring Break

No School

Spring Break

No School

Spring Break

No School

Spring Break

No School

DAY 2 23 DAY 3 24 DAY 4 25 DAY 5 26 DAY6 27

#1 Classic Nuggets

Whole Grain Bread

Boston Baked Beans

Fresh Carrots

Chilled Peaches

Fresh Fruit

#1 Hot Ham &

Cheese Sandwich

Homemade Chicken

Noodle Soup

w/Crackers

Mixed Vegetable

Fruit Cocktail Mix

Fresh Fruit

#1 Italian Sauce

w/Rotini Pasta

WG Breadstick

Steamed Corn

Fresh Cucumber Slices

Warm Apple Slices

Fresh Fruit

#1 Meatloaf

Mashed Potatoes

WG Dinner Roll

Broccoli Florets

Grape Tomatoes

Chilled Strawberries

Fresh Fruit

#1 Pizza Burger or

Hamburger

Wedged Fries

Fresh Vegetables

Fresh Fruit

FREEZY FRIDAY

DAY 1 30 DAY 2 31

#1 Portesi Cheesefries

w/Dipping Sauce Whole

Grain Bread

Green Beans

Fresh Carrots

Chilled Orange Juice

Fresh Fruit

#1 Home-Style Beef Chili

w/Rotini Pasta

Warm Cornbread

Steamed Corn

Sliced Cucumbers

Chilled Strawberries

Fresh Fruit

Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays

#2 Smuckers Peanut

Butter & Jelly

Sandwich & String

Cheese Stick

#2 French Toast Sticks

w/Syrup#2 Fish Sticks

#2 Smuckers Peanut

Butter & Jelly Sandwich

& String Cheese Stick

#2 Whole Grain Cheese

Pizza Slice

Go to

ChooseMyPlate.gov for

online personal wellness

resources for you and

your family.

IF YOU ARE APPROVED

FOR FREE OR

REDUCED LUNCH - YOU

ALSO QUALIFY FOR

FREE OR REDUCED

BREAKFAST

ELEMENTARY

LUNCH MENU

March 2nd-31st

Student Lunch $2.10 Reduced Price $0.40

A full student lunch includes a choice of entrée supplying protein and grain, up to three (3) vegetable side dishes, one (1)

fruit side dish, and milk. Milk choices include 1% white or chocolate.

Vegetables and fruits are available daily on which we feature a variety of vegetables and fruits, including locally grown when seasonally

available. Each week we feature deeply colored, nutrient-rich vegetables including red/orange and dark green varieties, as well as beans

and other additional choices. See back of menu for this month's featured selections. We also offer at least one hot vegetable daily on

our serving line. Menu is subject to change. Visitor/Staff Meals $3.15

Alternate Entree (available with daily hot vegetable offering, your choice[s] from our fruit/vegetables, and choice of milk):

This institution is an equal opportunity provider

Food and Nutrition GuidelinesMaking it easier than ever for students to make healthy food and beverage choices at school.Our guidelines: Provide more deeply colored, nutrient dense, and fiber rich fruits and vegetables, such as sweet potatoes, spinach, peaches, broccoli, and beans.Provide more whole grain foods, such as brown rice and whole wheatEncourage lean proteins including vegetarian and plant basedReduce unhealthy fats, sodium, and sugarContinue our dedication to earth and community friendly practices by serving hormone free milk, poultry products without the routine use of antibiotics, cage free shell eggs, and locally grown produce

Vegetable & Fruit of the Month: MARCH:CRUCIFEROUS VEGETABLES