Madison Station Elementary School * 459 Reunion Parkway * Madison, MS 39110

August 2

Meet the Teacher

Bring your supplies or pick up your pre-

ordered school supplies, find your

classroom, meet your teacher

Kindergarten - 5th grade

Come anytime between

4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

August 4

First Day of School

Doors open at 7:00. Classes begin at

7:30. Dismissal is 2:30 Students need lunches or lunch money!

August 7

PTO Sponsored

Prayer Walk

Building will be open

2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

for anyone wishing to come and pray

for students, teachers, and

Administration

August 9

Meet the Jags

6:00 p.m.

Join the Madison Middle, Rosa Scott, &

Madison Central athletes for Meet the

FROM OUR PTO PRESIDENT

Our families at Madison Station are AMAZING! Thank you for your contribution in making our Fall Fundraiser a HUGE success! These profits will support many educational lessons and exciting events for our school. The dedication and hard work of the fundraising committee is much appreciated.

Please make plans to attend MSE’s Fall Festival on October 13. The Fall Festival committee is busy planning for this annual event. It is a fun time to spend with family and friends, pick up fundraising items and attend the raffle drawing.

There has been a great response to the PTO volunteer opportunities. If you have not had the chance to sign up for committees, you still have time! Please go to the PTO tab on the MSE website and there is a link to the Sign Up Genius page.

Thank you to so many that have joined the PTO, volunteered for committees and donated to PACEsetters. Your support is vital for us to remain a strong PTO. We appreciate you!

Courtney Dean ptomadisonstation@gmail.com

FROM OUR PRINCIPAL

Dear MSE Families,

As we move into October, we welcome cooler temperatures and the

beautiful colors that changing leaves bring. I am excited about our

upcoming Fall Fest. What a wonderful time of year for us all to gather and

fellowship together as a community! Our Fall Fest Committee has been

working diligently to plan a fun event for everyone. Plan to bring a chair, sit

out on the lawn, and enjoy time with neighbors.

The days are flying by quickly and students will be bringing home their

first report card very soon. Thank you for you continued support and for

making learning a priority. We have so much to accomplish and we could

not do it without you.

Happy fall,

Martha Hanna

Principal

.

2017

October 2- Allison Ruhl (1)

October 3- Angie Notebaert

(computer)

October 4- Donna Luckey (5),

Sarah Sahler (1)

October 8- Kim Brasher (5)

October 13- Bailey Holmes (K Asst)

October 15- Candace Ricks (2)

October 26- Kathy Shows (PE)

October 29- Lynne Peak (2)

Oct. 6: Beauty and the Beast

Oct. 9: Holiday

Oct. 13: Fall Fest

Oct. 17: Picture make-up day

Oct. 19: Kindergarten- 50’s Day

Oct. 20: Madison Station night at MCHS

Oct. 25: Kindergarten field trip

Oct. 31: Reward for students with perfect attendance in October

Nov. 2: MSE students travel to MCHS for Seussical the Musical

Upcoming Events

Each month, we will share with you information related to each goal:

Madison Station’s 3 Major Goals!

Goal 1: Academic Excellence (focusing on a child’s mind) Report cards will be coming home on October 12. Take some time to review your child’s report card with him/her. Reflect on the successes they’ve had during the nine weeks and set goals for the next nine weeks. Remember that academic goals should be based on each child’s individual needs. Encourage them to share with you their most enjoyable units of study as well as their most challenging. Talk about routines and organizational techniques that will help them manage school and all of the other activities in which they are involved.

Goal 2: Arts Integration (focusing on a child’s heart/soul)

We are always looking for opportunities to showcase the arts at Madison Station. Through the generosity of our PTO, Educational Theatre Inc. will present Beauty and the Beast to all of our students on October 6. What a treat for our students to get to see a live theater production while at school. The Beauty and the Beast story focuses on looking past outwardly appearances and getting to know people for their own special character traits.

Goal 3: Fitness and Wellness (focusing on a child’s body)

Students have been learning so much in P.E. about health and fitness. They have monitored their heart rates as they moved and learned about how exercise helps strengthen their heart. Some classes even made and tasted smoothies with fruit and fresh spinach that were surprisingly tasty.

Order before October 31st & SAVE!!!

Yearbooks are on sale now!! Order in the month of October

for a 10% discount. All orders must be placed online

at www.jostensyearbooks.com. Cost is $40 ($36 until

October 31st).

For any questions contact Robin Ellis 601-540-1918 or Emily Poole

662-571-5961.

Stay connected with the MCS mobile app!

The “Madison County” app is currently available to download from the App Store and Google Play. To follow school(s), select Setting >Follow Schools>Select School(s) and feeds.

This month the Teacher Appreciation

Committee hosted a Teacher Tailgate

Party sponsored by NOLA Lending

and The Melton Family. They enjoyed

BBQ, baked beans, smoked mac n

cheese and more! We love our

teachers! Go Jags!

OCTOBER ARTIST OF THE MONTH

Melissa B. Goff is a Mississippi native and artist

who combines contemporary folk art with a strong

sense of color and design. Her one-of-a-kind

decorative art pieces can be found in galleries and

stores throughout the Southeast. Melissa resides in

Flowood with her husband, Joe. They have two sons,

Marshall and Sam.

Many families at Madison Station own and operate local businesses. We would like to offer you an opportunity to sponsor this year’s Fall Festival. This will allow our school family to learn more about your business so we can support you in return. Our event sponsor will receive recognition through signage before, during and after the event. Please consider a sponsorship today!

Fall Festival Event Sponsor ($150) Business name will be prominently displayed at specific

game/booth and on all printed material sent home with students.

Please contact Heather Gibson at hcarrgibson@yahoo.com

if you have any questions or would like to support our event as a sponsor.

MSE BOXTOPS BULLETIN ***THE BOX TOPS DEADLINE IS FAST APPROACHING***

We have been busy counting the Box Tops you have turned in so far and cannot wait to start announcing the leading classrooms in October. The top classrooms will receive prizes! Get yours turned in…you don’t want to miss out on the fun! Ways to earn Box Tops points:

Clipping and sending them to school

Bonus Box Tops found on store receipts

Entering daily sweepstakes

Entering special codes on the BT4E website To create a free account, go to http://www.boxtops4education.com Log in daily to enter all current sweepstakes’, print product coupons, and check out our progress. Twice a year classes will compete in 2 divisions (K-2 and 3-5) to collect the most Box Tops. There will be 3 winning classrooms from each division. The winning classes will receive prizes! Watch the Box Tops bulletin for classroom standings. What can you do to help? Neatly cut Box Tops and turn them in to your teacher. Please make sure the teacher’s name is included so your child’s class earns the proper credit. Each room will collect Box Tops and deposit them in the library collection bucket. ***11/1/17 Boxtops will not be viable after this contest*** Also, parents can also join in to help sort, clip, and count their child’s classroom Box Tops each week. If you would like to get involved, please email leeannewatson833@gmail.com

Contest Deadline: October 28 Leading Classes will be announced weekly in the month of October.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THIS YEAR’S FALL FUNDRAISERS. Both Raffle Tickets and Charleston Wrap sales were a SUCCESS because of YOU! Your support will help MSE in technology upgrades, playground upkeep,

artist performances, and so much more! THANK YOU!

We will be having the drawing for the raffle items during the Fall Festival at MSE on Friday, Oct.13th. Students who sold raffle tickets will receive their individual prizes for amount of tickets sold the week of Fall Festival.

Charleston Wrap will be available for pickup up Thursday and Friday Oct. 12th & 13th during morning and afternoon carpool, as well as during the Fall Festival that Friday night. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT ALL ORDERS

MUST BE PICKED UP BY THE END OF FALL FESTIVAL.

The classes that had 75% class participation will be having cake parties this month from LuLu’s Sweet Shop, and top sellers will be announced soon!

Thank you again for your continued support of Madison Station’s Fall Fundraisers!

MSE Fall Festival Sponsor 2017

Thank you for sponsoring Madison Station’s Fall Festival. The event will be

held Friday, October 13, 2017 from 5:00­7:00 p.m. We truly appreciate

your support!

If you have any questions, please contact Heather Gibson at

(601) 983­7220 or hcarrgibson@yahoo.com

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Please return the bottom portion with your sponsorship check made out to

MSE PTO by Wednesday, October 4th

. You can send it two ways:

1) Drop off at MSE’s office in an envelope labeled “Heather Gibson Fall

Festival”

2) Mail it to Heather Gibson at 102 Northridge Madison,

MS 39110

___ Event Sponsor ($150)

Sponsor Name: ____________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________

Email: ___________________________________________________

Phone Number: ____________________________________________

2017-2018 MSE PTO Board

President Courtney Dean Past President Jerrie Ann Thomas President Elect Rebecca Thomas VP of Academic Affairs Charlie Price VP of Fiscal Affairs Collin Hutchinson Treasurer Beth Noland Assistant Treasurer Kay Farrar Secretary Stacy Estes Arts- Attack Jennifer Jewett Arts Sense Britton Hathorn Box Tops Lee Ann Watson, Sara Jackson Bus Driver Appreciation Jennifer Neal Facebook Kara Davis Fall Festival Heather Gibson, Sarah Barrett

Jessica Neely, Mary Ball Fundraising Kathleen Biggs, Sarah Yearick,

Katie Mitchell, Annelise Ladner Grounds Saundra Strong, Will Thomas Library Book Fair Shana Cook Newsletter Stephanie Stevens School Pictures Tatia Kiser, Susan Burnham School Supplies Kacey Matthews, Brooke Chandler Science Lab (K) Molly Swindell Science Lab (1) Lacey Bates Science Lab (2) Lindsey Martin Science Lab (3) Candee Milling Science Lab (4) Dawn Russell Science Lab (5) Kimberly Neyland Spring Event Kacey Ginn, Michelle Taylor,

Robin Smith, Allison Jones, Sharon Silverman Student Recognition Chase King, Stacie Hurt Teacher Appreciation Angie Brunini, Melissa Hill, Hannah Henson,

Lori Held, Lindsey Martin Teacher Hugs Stacy Estes Technology Nashandra James T-shirts Kay Wilson, Lindsey Thoms, Ty McHarris, Mindy Collins Yearbook Reese Suruvka, Sara Largen,

Stephanie Stevens, Vicky Bradly Yearbook Sales Robin Ellis, Emily Poole

Thank you for serving!

Join the PACEsetters (Parents for Arts Create Excellence)

Allison and Rush Agent Mary and Ken Ball Julie and Tim Basel Rebecca and Harrison Bauer Rachael and Jimbo Bearden Laura Lea and Nathan Beavers Ashley Becher or Carole Richardson Lynie and Dave Berkenpas Kathleen and Trey Biggs Christy and Chip Boutwell Brook and Austin Brown Cari and Bryan Brown Angie and Johnny Brunini Kami and Brad Bumgarner Susan and Steven Burnham Kristen A. Campbell Kimberly and Drew Cleland Ashley Collins Mindy and Joe Collins Kelli and Tim Cook Shana and Kevin Cook Tiffni Corban Lakeisha and Shane Corley Robin and Mike Covington Kelly and Tanny Crawford Kara and Brady Davis Courtney and Jason Dean Amanda and Matt Dowd Leigh and Ben Edwards Robin and Jason Ellis Courtney and Bob Filgo Karen and Keith Fitzgerald Catie and Will Freeman Katie and Jason Fuller Heather and Brian Gibson

Kacey and Matt Ginn Brittany and Jon Hammett Mara Hanson Olivia and Jas Henry Brandi Hester Melissa and Wright Hill Summer and W. Ashley Hood Natalie and Jeremy Hutto Timony and Kevin Ingram Sara and Drew Jackson Sheila and Tony Jeff Judy and Arthur Jernigan Jennifer Jewett Hallie Jones Allison and Adam Jones Chase and Phillip King Hanna Kovalenko Annelise and Chad Ladner Sarah Langston Sarah and Tim Largen Casey Lee Bill Lowe Chih Yung Lu and Tzu Yi Yeh Kacey and Baron Matthews Laura and Matt Miller Katie and Michael Mitchell Mary Katherine and Clay Neely Jessica and Joel Neely Harry Nelson Jill and Rob Nichols Beth and Matt Noland Katie and Greg Paczak Kristi and Hans Pettit Melissa Philley Heather Pierce

Emily and Chris Poole Robyn and Alan Potts Bethany and Jason Powers Charlie and Steve Price John David Robertson Laura and John Rounsaville Allison Ruhl Dawn and Dale Russell Rhonda and David Sawaya Robyn and Jared Shaw Stephanie and Brian Shaw Debra Shoemake Natalie and Frank Smith Emily and Jeff Speed Jessica and Morgan Springfield Amanda K. Stegall Kathryn and Brady Stewart Laura Stronach Saundra and Jason Strong Reese Suruvka Molly and Ryan Swindell Michelle and Billy Taylor Angela and Gary Teasley Stephanie and Derrick Tesseneer Rebecca and Will Thomas Jerrie Ann and Neal Thomas Allison and Jason Walker Lee Anne and Scott Watson Ali and Blake Webber Suzanne and Jeremy Westfall Melanie Williams Amy and Todd Williams Sarah Yearick

PACEsetter

GOLD

Erin and Jay Barbour Sarah and Eddie Carlisle Tiffany C. Chambers Bridgett and Richard Chisolm Tamara Clark Elizabeth Clark Catherine and Mike Cliburn Meta Copeland Katy and Clint Farrar Tanya Graves Jennifer and Jamie Hankins Cherrie Huerkamp Collin and Chad Hutchinson Fran and Russell Ingram Nashandra and Steven James Mohammed Jamila Renee Johnson

Luing Hkum and Lum Hkawng Lahpyaw Lacie and Lance Lee Maren Lee Angel and Ian MacDonald Lindsey and Stan Martin Olivia and Jim McCay Rachel and John McHann Sherry and Ben McIntyre Lea Miller Alyce S. Nash and Maudria Nash Jennifer and Coy Neal Amy and John Nisbett Andrea and Andy Notbohm Tracy and Russ Ogburn Alisha Pace Crissie and Michael Parker Kelly Parker

Angie Redding LaToya and James Reed Beth Reinmiller Michelle and Mark Reza Sara and John Rippel Shannon and Mike Rives Page Robertson Robin and Matt Smith Stephanie and Richard Stevens Lynda and Bucky Stewart Anne and Jonathan Stockett Heather and Dave Thomasson Amanda Tillman Ashley Tupman Leslie and Jim Turner Abbey and Daniel Wright

PACEsetter

PLUS

Join the PACEsetters (Parents for Arts Create Excellence)

Bindiya Anand Schletha and Ricardo Baker Sarah and Jay Barrett Lacey Bates Tomeka and Scott Bayliss Thea and Terrence Black Laura Blackmon Beth and Parrish Blackmon Victoria Bradly Sheena Brooks Christi Brown Elisabeth and Jay Carney LaShonda S. Catchings Serena Clark Leigh Anne Coleman Dita and Jeff Collier Tricia and Trey Copeland Tara and Andy Cote Tisha and Adam Cox Gwynn and Khris Cunningham Gayathri Dharmalingam Karli Dilback Angie and Burton Doss Krissa and Derek Easley Tara and Brad Engels Stacy and Brian Estes Leslie and Travis Ezelle Kim and Lee Ferguson Joly and Erik Fields Kellie and Gary Fox Jennifer and Karl Gager Joanny and Brad Garrison Nikki and Ben Gladd Druhan Goff Lindsey Goolsby Michelle and Kraig Goreth Greg Gussio Rebecca and Brock Haas Britton and Brad Hathorn Meredith and John Hegi Lori Held Bonney and Tom Henderson Mackenzie Henry Hannah Henson

Beth Herzig Jennifer and Todd Hinman Jamie Hoerman Angie Holliday Ashley and Stuart Hollingsworth Ashley and Brad Holly Sonal Johal Deren Johnston Lindsay Killebrew Cynthia and Randall Kovach Angie and Phillip Ladner Ann and Philip LeRoux Courtney and Alan Loving Kim and Dusty Majure Kim Tolbert Mastro Christie McFadder Alison and Rod McMinn Jodi and Mike McNeese Erin Meyer Courtney Milan Candee Milling Sharie and Daniel Mims Takishaya and Hosea Minnieweather Valerie and Glen Morris Jynger and Isaac Morris Deepthi Mundra Robika Mylroie June Owens Stephanie Owens Amy and Josh Page Grace and Loren Parmley Tejal Patel Suzanne and Doug Pierce Hope Poole Ginger and Justin Pullen Ashley Pullen Whitney and Martin Quick Angela Qureshi Mekala Rajendran Nikki and Jamie Ramsey Heather and Andy Reeves Tanya and Eric Robertson Bridget and Lyle Robinson Suzanne Sanders

PACEsetter

PARENT Kim Sandifer Mary Katherine and Chad Segrest Sneh Dhannawat and Anup Sultania Glen and Sharon Silverman Susannah Silvia Ashley and Nathan Smith Leslie and Mark Sorrell Leah Stayer Sharon Stinson Skye St John Robin and Michael Suggs Kelly and Todd Therrell Elizabeth and Jason Thigpen Kris and Ramsay Thomas Lindsey and Rusty Thoms Kelly and Stanton Toler Allison Tupman Lisa Usry Maria and Victor Valdez Heather Walker Sara and Wade Watts Jenny and Tony Weaver Shelly and Richard Webb Changhong Wen Bonnie Wester Kimberly and Drew Williams Shay and Kenny Williamson Kelly and Andy Williamson Kay and Taylor Wilson Jenny and Cory Winders Paige Wolfe Xu Xu Shan Yang and Maggie Wei Eryn and Geoffrey Yoste Shannon and Ryan Zenor

If you have any questions or changes, please email them to

ptomadisonstation@gmail.com