Community Newsletter 5.20.2022

Weekly Updates May 20, 2022 This year 92 students from Madera South High School and 34 Students from Madera High School were honored with the California State Seal of Biliteracy award. This award is given to 12th-grade students who have demonstrated they are biliterate and bilingual in another language in addition to English by meeting specific criteria required by the state. Disney's Beauty and the Beast Tickets are on sale now for Disney's Beauty and the Beast, presented by Madera Theatre Project, June 16-25 at the Torres Performing Arts Center. MTP is a partnership between Madera Unified and the Madera County Arts Council. More info is available at maderaarts.org/MTP . Click Here for Tickets Poetry Contest 4-11th grade students: Enter the STUDENT CHAMPION Poetry Contest. Submit by June 3 to https://forms.gle/VGzREoCsDNLvhjyH9 . Poetry Contest Flyer Kids Fair MSTC Theatre presents a free Kids Fair, featuring free performances of "Winnie the Pooh" at 1 and 2 PM, activities, food trucks, inflatables, and more. Madera South High School, 21st of May 2022 @ 12 PM-4 PM Kids Fair Flyer   Contact jameshume@maderausd.org for information   We invite you to join our monthly webinar to learn how to stay current on your child's Grades, Attendance, Test Scores, School Announcements, and Events through these Apps: AERIES Parent Portal, Parent Square, and Email. Monday, May 23 @ 5:15 PM via Zoom. Webinar Flyer   Mental Health Workshop Register for our Mental Health Workshop Series hosted by Madera County Behavioral Health Services. Learn more about dealing with anxiety, stress, and depression, how to support your child at home, and access mental health resources. Workshops will be every Tuesday beginning May 10 at 5:30 pm. For questions or to register, you can call the MUSD Call Center at (559) 416-5879. Event Flyer Form Link  Annual "Celebrating Hispanic Heritage" Poster Contest   The Association of Mexican-American Educators (AMAE) is sponsoring their annual "Celebrating Hispanic Heritage" Poster Contest. 7-12 grade students are encouraged to design a 12 X 18 poster on white paper. The poster must include the words "Celebrating Hispanic Heritage" and be the student's original work. For complete rules, please see the attached poster advertising the contest. 1st Prize is $100, and copies of the winner's poster will be displayed at all of the MUSD school sites. All entries are DUE Friday, May 27 , to the Price's Building receptionist. Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Poster Flyer   Culture and Climate's Multicultural Calendar website   Dixieland Elementary School On Friday, May 13th, Dixieland Elementary school celebrated the end of CAASPP testing by having a color run! Students ran around as staff threw colored powder at them. It was a messy and joyous celebration for everyone! MaderaTEC On Wednesday, May 18th, Madera Technical Exploration Center honored their staff by awarding their Classified Employee of Excellence, Certified Teacher of Excellence, their Teacher of the Year and their We Believe Champion. Congratulations Mrs. Victoria, Mrs. De Leon, Mr. Coron, and Mrs. Stickler! Monroe Elementary On Tuesday, May 17th, James Monroe Elementary school honored their 2021-2022 Teacher and Classified staff of the year! Congratulations to 6th Grade Teacher Mrs. Jones and Librarian Mrs. McNeil! Madera High College Signing Rally Madera High held its first-ever College Signing Rally, where seniors were spotlighted and honored for continuing their education after high school. Students participated in various activities such as playing games and music with a "Monster's University" theme. Jefferson Open House Jefferson Middle School held its first annual Open House in the past three years. Students and their families viewed live performances from the Cheer and Guard teams. They also had the opportunity to purchase from multiple food vendors and view many booths that showcased students' projects. Pershing Elementary School Last week at Pershing Elementary School, the DLI 1st grade classes continued learning about their community helpers.  They were recently visited by Assistant Superintendent Mr. Rodriguez and learned about his job.  The Madera Arts Council also spent a couple of days at Pershing Elementary and gave the After School Program Students guitar lessons! Monroe Elementary School   Monroe Elementary school was recently informed that they received validation for the Virtues and Character Recognition Award 2022 by the Bonner Advisory Board. This committee aims to support educators that create wholesome environments for their students. Congratulations Monroe Elementary! Thank you for all your hard work to make education possible and enjoyable for your students! COVID-19 Health and Safety Guideline on MUSD Webpage At Madera Unified, we want to ensure our community stays safe. Therefore, we have created a helpful COVID-19 Health and Safety Guideline webpage which includes scenario-based videos, COVID-19 students and staff positivity rates, and student testing information for parents to reference. Click here to view the site.    <-------- COVID-19 Vaccinations Children aged five and older can get a COVID-19 vaccine at their pediatrician's office, pharmacies, and other local vaccine clinics. You can find appointments here: https://myturn.ca.gov/ .  COVID-19 Testing   <-------- Students and Madera Unified employees may test at the following locations: Torres High School   Madera South High School   Mondays and Tuesdays ,  Wednesdays and Thursdays   9:30 am - 12:30 pm   4:30 pm - 6:30 pm     9:30 am - 12:30 pm  4:30 pm - 6:30 pm   Certificated All MUSD certificated job openings are located on the Internet at EDJOIN.org. Click here to view certificated job openings .   Classified All open-to-the-public classified positions are posted on the Internet at schooljobs.com. Click here to view classified job openings .

Saturday, May 21 2022

Weekly Staff Updates 5.20.2022

Weekly Updates May 20, 2022 This year 92 students from Madera South High School and 34 Students from Madera High School were honored with the California State Seal of Biliteracy award. This award is given to 12th-grade students who have demonstrated they are biliterate and bilingual in another language in addition to English by meeting specific criteria required by the state. Disney's Beauty and the Beast Tickets are on sale now for Disney's Beauty and the Beast, presented by Madera Theatre Project, June 16-25 at the Torres Performing Arts Center. MTP is a partnership between Madera Unified and the Madera County Arts Council. More info is available at maderaarts.org/MTP . Click Here for Tickets Poetry Contest 4-11th grade students: Enter the STUDENT CHAMPION Poetry Contest. Submit by June 3 to https://forms.gle/VGzREoCsDNLvhjyH9 . Poetry Contest Flyer Kids Fair MSTC Theatre presents a free Kids Fair, featuring free performances of "Winnie the Pooh" at 1 and 2 PM, activities, food trucks, inflatables, and more. Madera South High School, 21st of May 2022 @ 12 PM-4 PM Kids Fair Flyer   Contact jameshume@maderausd.org for information   We invite you to join our monthly webinar to learn how to stay current on your child's Grades, Attendance, Test Scores, School Announcements, and Events through these Apps: AERIES Parent Portal, Parent Square, and Email. Monday, May 23 @ 5:15 PM via Zoom. Webinar Flyer   Mental Health Workshop Register for our Mental Health Workshop Series hosted by Madera County Behavioral Health Services. Learn more about dealing with anxiety, stress, and depression, how to support your child at home, and access mental health resources. Workshops will be every Tuesday beginning May 10 at 5:30 pm. For questions or to register, you can call the MUSD Call Center at (559) 416-5879. Event Flyer Form Link  Annual "Celebrating Hispanic Heritage" Poster Contest   The Association of Mexican-American Educators (AMAE) is sponsoring their annual "Celebrating Hispanic Heritage" Poster Contest. 7-12 grade students are encouraged to design a 12 X 18 poster on white paper. The poster must include the words "Celebrating Hispanic Heritage" and be the student's original work. For complete rules, please see the attached poster advertising the contest. 1st Prize is $100, and copies of the winner's poster will be displayed at all of the MUSD school sites. All entries are DUE Friday, May 27 , to the Price's Building receptionist. Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Poster Flyer   Culture and Climate's Multicultural Calendar website   Dixieland Elementary School On Friday, May 13th, Dixieland Elementary school celebrated the end of CAASPP testing by having a color run! Students ran around as staff threw colored powder at them. It was a messy and joyous celebration for everyone! MaderaTEC On Wednesday, May 18th, Madera Technical Exploration Center honored their staff by awarding their Classified Employee of Excellence, Certified Teacher of Excellence, their Teacher of the Year and their We Believe Champion. Congratulations Mrs. Victoria, Mrs. De Leon, Mr. Coron, and Mrs. Stickler! Monroe Elementary On Tuesday, May 17th, James Monroe Elementary school honored their 2021-2022 Teacher and Classified staff of the year! Congratulations to 6th Grade Teacher Mrs. Jones and Librarian Mrs. McNeil! Madera High College Signing Rally Madera High held its first-ever College Signing Rally, where seniors were spotlighted and honored for continuing their education after high school. Students participated in various activities such as playing games and music with a "Monster's University" theme. Jefferson Open House Jefferson Middle School held its first annual Open House in the past three years. Students and their families viewed live performances from the Cheer and Guard teams. They also had the opportunity to purchase from multiple food vendors and view many booths that showcased students' projects. Pershing Elementary School Last week at Pershing Elementary School, the DLI 1st grade classes continued learning about their community helpers.  They were recently visited by Assistant Superintendent Mr. Rodriguez and learned about his job.  The Madera Arts Council also spent a couple of days at Pershing Elementary and gave the After School Program Students guitar lessons! Monroe Elementary School   Monroe Elementary school was recently informed that they received validation for the Virtues and Character Recognition Award 2022 by the Bonner Advisory Board. This committee aims to support educators that create wholesome environments for their students. Congratulations Monroe Elementary! Thank you for all your hard work to make education possible and enjoyable for your students! COVID-19 Health and Safety Guideline on MUSD Webpage At Madera Unified, we want to ensure our community stays safe. Therefore, we have created a helpful COVID-19 Health and Safety Guideline webpage which includes scenario-based videos, COVID-19 students and staff positivity rates, and student testing information for parents to reference. Click here to view the site.    <-------- COVID-19 Vaccinations Children aged five and older can get a COVID-19 vaccine at their pediatrician's office, pharmacies, and other local vaccine clinics. You can find appointments here: https://myturn.ca.gov/ . COVID-19 Testing   <-------- Students and Madera Unified employees may test at the following locations: Torres High School   Madera South High School   Mondays and Tuesdays ,  Wednesdays and Thursdays   9:30 am - 12:30 pm   4:30 pm - 6:30 pm     9:30 am - 12:30 pm  4:30 pm - 6:30 pm   Click Here   Click Here   Click Here   Click Here   Click Here   Click Here New Job Opportunities!   Hot Jobs! Certificated All MUSD certificated job openings are located on the Internet at EDJOIN.org. Click here to view certificated job openings . Credit Recovery Support Specialist   Language Development and Acquisition Teacher Specialist   Assessment and Data Support Specialist   Classified All open-to-the-public classified positions are posted on the Internet at schooljobs.com . Click here to view classified job openings .   Child Nutrition Assistant I   Maintenance - Journeymen   Safety Operations Technician

Friday, May 20 2022

Community Newsletter 5.13.2022

Weekly Updates May 13, 2022 Please take a moment to watch the latest Madera Minutes Video, which features many events that have transpired over the last several weeks at Madera Unified School District. MUSD events featured: 1. MUSD Students Emmett Till Re-Trial. 2. Migrant Academy 3. Madera High hosts the annual CJR5 Co-Ed Indoor Soccer Tourney. 4. Pershing Elementary kicks-off Autism Awareness Month. 5. MUSD 6th Grade Classes trout release. 6. MUSD hosts the first Battle of the Books. 7. Madera FFA Student Team wins the 2022 California FFA Small Engine State Championship. 8. Madtown Robotics Team 1323 places 4th at the World Championship in Houston, TX. COVID-19 Health and Safety Guideline on MUSD Webpage At Madera Unified, we want to ensure our community stays safe. Therefore, we have created a helpful COVID-19 Health and Safety Guideline webpage which includes scenario-based videos, COVID-19 students and staff positivity rates, and student testing information for parents to reference. Click here to view the site.    <-------- COVID-19 Vaccinations Children aged five and older can get a COVID-19 vaccine at their pediatrician's office, pharmacies, and other local vaccine clinics. You can find appointments here: https://myturn.ca.gov/ .  COVID-19 Testing   <-------- Students and Madera Unified employees may test at the following locations: Torres High School    Madera South High School     Mondays and Tuesdays   Wednesdays and Thursdays   9:30 am - 12:30 pm   4:30 pm - 6:30 pm     9:30 am - 12:30 pm   4:30 pm - 6:30 pm     Greetings, The 2021-2022 World Language Adoption Committee completed their work on Monday, April 4, 2022, and has made the following recommendations for the adoption of the new Spanish, Spanish Native Speakers, French, Advanced Placement Spanish, and Advanced Placement French World Language programs.   Spanish: “ Encuentros” Vista Higher Learning Spanish NS:  “Galeria” Vista Higher Learning AP Spanish:  “Temas”  Vista Higher Learning French:  “D’accord”  Vista Higher Learning AP French:  “Themes”  Vista Higher Learning The first reading of the proposed program adoption for each course will go to the School Board on May 10, 2022.  The second reading and request for approval will be made at the May 24, 2022, board meeting.   The proposed program will be available to the public for review on the following days: Greetings, The 2021-2022 AP Government Committee completed their work on Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022, and has made the following recommendations for the adoption of the new AP American Government course .   The first reading of the proposed program adoption for the course will go to the School Board on May 10, 2022.  The second reading and request for approval will be made at the May 24, 2022, board meeting.   The proposed program will be available to the public for review on the following days: MSTC Theatre presents a free Kids Fair, featuring free performances of "Winnie the Pooh" at 1 and 2 PM, activities, food trucks, inflatables, and more. Madera South High School, 21st of May 2022 @ 12 PM-4 PM Kids Fair Flyer   Contact jameshume@maderausd.org for information     Mental Health Workshop Register for our Mental Health Workshop Series hosted by Madera County Behavioral Health Services. Learn more about dealing with anxiety, stress, and depression, how to support your child at home, and access mental health resources. Workshops will be every Tuesday beginning May 10 at 5:30 pm. For questions or to register, you can call the MUSD Call Center at (559) 416-5879. Event Flyer Form Link  Build Lines of Communications between Parents and Schools Workshops Build Lines of Communications between Parents and Schools Join one of our upcoming workshops to learn more about staying current on your child's Grades, Attendance, Test Scores, School Announcements, and Events through these Apps: AERIES Parent Portal, Parent Square, and Email. To Register, click the link below or call the MUSD Call Center at (559) 416-5879. Fyler <---- Form Link Annual "Celebrating Hispanic Heritage" Poster Contest   The Association of Mexican-American Educators (AMAE) is sponsoring their annual "Celebrating Hispanic Heritage" Poster Contest. 7-12 grade students are encouraged to design a 12 X 18 poster on white paper. The poster must include the words "Celebrating Hispanic Heritage" and be the student's original work. For complete rules, please see the attached poster advertising the contest. 1st Prize is $100, and copies of the winner's poster will be displayed at all of the MUSD school sites. All entries are DUE Friday, May 27 , to the Price's Building receptionist. Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Poster Flyer   Culture and Climate's Multicultural Calendar website   MSHS State Seal of Biliteracy Celebration On Monday, May 9th, MSHS hosted the State Seal of Biliteracy Celebration. Students, staff, and families came together to celebrate students who have studied and attained proficiency in two or more languages. MHS CSF Night On Monday, May 9th, MHS hosted the California Scholarship Federation night.  Students, staff, and families were invited to celebrate the students that achieved this amazing accomplishment. Washington Carnival Washington Elementary School hosted a community carnival where families and friends enjoyed live performances from staff and students. There were various activities such as games, food, and live performances from staff and students. Ripperdan Community Day School Ripperdan Leadership students donate $200 worth of personal hygiene products to the Madera Rescue Mission.  Madera High School and Madera South High School In   case you missed Madera South High School student-athlete Sophia Nassar and Madera High School student-athlete Madison Avila featured on KSEE24’s Jr. League of Fresno Senior Girl Scholarship Athlete Award show, here it is! Congratulations to you both, and MUSD looks forward to hearing about your future successes. Desmond Middle School Desmond Middle School held its end-of-the-year open house that featured performances from the Desmond Band, snacks for families, and a relaxing evening with the Desmond Community! Certificated All MUSD certificated job openings are located on the Internet at EDJOIN.org. Click here to view certificated job openings .   Classified All open-to-the-public classified positions are posted on the Internet at schooljobs.com. Click here to view classified job openings .

Saturday, May 14 2022

Community Newsletter 5.6.2022

Weekly Updates May 6, 2022 This week Madera Unified celebrates Salute to Education Week. On May 4th and 5th, we celebrated Administrators and Classified Staff Day. On Friday, we celebrated Student Appreciation and School Lunch Hero Day! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to our students. COVID-19 Health and Safety Guideline on MUSD Webpage At Madera Unified, we want to ensure our community stays safe. Therefore, we have created a helpful COVID-19 Health and Safety Guideline webpage which includes scenario-based videos, COVID-19 students and staff positivity rates, and student testing information for parents to reference. Click here to view the site.    <-------- COVID-19 Vaccinations Children aged five and older can get a COVID-19 vaccine at their pediatrician's office, pharmacies, and other local vaccine clinics. You can find appointments here: https://myturn.ca.gov/ .  COVID-19 Testing   <-------- Students and Madera Unified employees may test at the following locations: Torres High School    Madera South High School     Mondays and Tuesdays   Wednesdays and Thursdays   9:30 am - 12:30 pm   4:30 pm - 6:30 pm     9:30 am - 12:30 pm   4:30 pm - 6:30 pm       Mental Health Workshop Register for our Mental Health Workshop Series hosted by Madera County Behavioral Health Services. Learn more about dealing with anxiety, stress, and depression, how to support your child at home, and access mental health resources. Workshops will be every Tuesday beginning May 10 at 5:30 pm. For questions or to register, you can call the MUSD Call Center at (559) 416-5879. Event Flyer Form Link  Build Lines of Communications between Parents and Schools Workshops Build Lines of Communications between Parents and Schools Join one of our upcoming workshops to learn more about staying current on your child's Grades, Attendance, Test Scores, School Announcements, and Events through these Apps: AERIES Parent Portal, Parent Square, and Email. To Register, click the link below or call the MUSD Call Center at (559) 416-5879. Fyler <---- Form Link Annual "Celebrating Hispanic Heritage" Poster Contest   The Association of Mexican-American Educators (AMAE) is sponsoring their annual "Celebrating Hispanic Heritage" Poster Contest. 7-12 grade students are encouraged to design a 12 X 18 poster on white paper. The poster must include the words "Celebrating Hispanic Heritage" and be the student's original work. For complete rules, please see the attached poster advertising the contest. 1st Prize is $100, and copies of the winner's poster will be displayed at all of the MUSD school sites. All entries are DUE Friday, May 27 , to the Price's Building receptionist. Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Poster Flyer   Culture and Climate's Multicultural Calendar website   King Middle School On Thursday, May 5th, King middle school celebrated Cinco de Mayo with lunchtime activities. They had a Loteria Theme and had students and staff perform Folklorico dances. Sierra Vista Elementary On May 5th, 2022,  Sierra Vista Rams held their Cinco De Mayo Open House. Students, staff, and parents were able to enjoy delicious food from local food vendors and watch a live performance. Washington 6th Grade Camp Washington Elementary would like to send a gigantic thank you to the district for fully funding the sixth-grade camp this year. Our students will forever remember all the new experiences they had up at Calvin Crest. We even got to experience snow, most for the first time!!! City of Madera Wastewater Educates MLK Mayor Santos stops by as The City of Madera Wastewater Treatment Plant educates MLK students on the process (cycle) of water we use.  Torres High School On Friday, April 29th, Torres High School held its first-ever Powderpuff game, where female juniors played against female freshmen and sophomores in a game of flag football. The night also featured a performance from the all-male cheer squad as they cheered on the ladies during their game. The game ended with a victory from the junior ladies! Dixieland Elementary School On Monday, May 2nd, Dixieland Elementary hosted Pastries with Peeps, where parents and guardians could come early in the morning and share a sweet breakfast treat with their students and spend time with other Dixieland families. This was to say thank you and honor the families who work hard to give students support and a great education! Dixieland Elementary School On Thursday, May 5th, Dixieland Elementary School held its Open House and Multicultural Celebration. Staff, students, and parents came dressed up in traditional garments from their cultural backgrounds and celebrated the beauty of diversity. The night also featured performances from the youngest students singing Disney songs, dancing horses, and Folklorico dancers. Families were able to walk through their students' classes, see what they are learning, and enjoy an evening together. The Madera Unified School District neither endorses nor sponsors the organization or activity represented in this document. The distribution of this material is provided solely as a community service. Certificated All MUSD certificated job openings are located on the Internet at EDJOIN.org. Click here to view certificated job openings .   Classified All open-to-the-public classified positions are posted on the Internet at schooljobs.com. Click here to view classified job openings .

Saturday, May 07 2022

Community Newsletter 4.29.2022

Weekly Updates April 29, 2022 COVID-19 Health and Safety Guideline on MUSD Webpage At Madera Unified, we want to ensure our community stays safe. Therefore, we have created a helpful COVID-19 Health and Safety Guideline webpage which includes scenario-based videos, COVID-19 students and staff positivity rates, and student testing information for parents to reference. Click here to view the site.    <-------- COVID-19 Vaccinations Children aged five and older can get a COVID-19 vaccine at their pediatrician's office, pharmacies, and other local vaccine clinics. You can find appointments here: https://myturn.ca.gov/ .  COVID-19 Testing   <-------- Students and Madera Unified employees may test at the following locations: Torres High School    Madera South High School     Mondays and Tuesdays   Wednesdays and Thursdays   9:30 am - 12:30 pm   4:30 pm - 6:30 pm     9:30 am - 12:30 pm   4:30 pm - 6:30 pm     Success Together - VIRTUAL Parent Support Classes   Success Together - VIRTUAL Parent Support Classes Register Today and join us at the upcoming virtual Parent Support Class. Success Together will be presenting Taking Care of YOU: Self-Care and Coping with Stress for Parents. Log in via Zoom on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at 9:00 am or 6:30 pm. To register for this class, please click the link below or call the MUSD Call Center at (559) 416-5879. Event Flyer <------ https://successtogethermaderausd.timetap.com/#/  Mental Health Awareness Conference & Resource Fair MUSD is partnering with Madera County Behavioral Health & Camarena Health to host a conference for parents and the community to Take Action for Mental Health! The conference will take place on  Friday, May 6th in two parts. The morning session will take place virtually via Zoom, which will be made up of Keynote Speakers, Workshops, and Raffles. The afternoon session will be an in-person Resource Fair at Torres High School, where you can learn more about the services and resources provided by our community agencies.  Free Tacos are provided to those who attend the event. Please see the flyer for more information.   Flyer <---- Spring Garden Workshop Do you want to start a garden at home or improve your gardening skills? Join us on our Spring Garden Workshop to receive a free gardening kit. The Workshop will consist of a Zoom session on Tuesday, April 26th, followed by an in-person demonstration on Thursday, April 28th at Alpha Elementary School. Call the MUSD Call Center to register at (559) 416-5879. Flyer <----  Build Lines of Communications between Parents and Schools Workshops Build Lines of Communications between Parents and Schools Join one of our upcoming workshops to learn more about staying current on your child's Grades, Attendance, Test Scores, School Announcements, and Events through these Apps: AERIES Parent Portal, Parent Square, Email. To Register, click the link below or call the MUSD Call Center at (559) 416-5879. Fyler <---- Form Link Annual "Celebrating Hispanic Heritage" Poster Contest   The Association of Mexican-American Educators (AMAE) is sponsoring their annual "Celebrating Hispanic Heritage" Poster Contest. 7-12 grade students are encouraged to design a 12 X 18 poster on white paper. The poster must include the words "Celebrating Hispanic Heritage" and be the student's original work. For complete rules, please see the attached poster advertising the contest. 1st Prize is $100, and copies of the winner's poster will be displayed at all of the MUSD school sites. All entries are DUE Friday, May 27 , to the Price's Building receptionist. Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Poster Flyer   Culture and Climate's Multicultural Calendar website   Torres High School Former NFL player, Fresno State Alumni, and Central Valley-born and raised Lorenzo Neal came to Torres High School today! He shared his journey through the NFL with students, handling racism, leadership challenges, and the wisdom he’s gained through it all. He shared lessons like challenging yourself to make a difference, and sometimes a setback is really a setup for a stronger comeback. Students were engaged with his message and had questions for him. Thank you, Lorenzo, for talking with our students!   Pershing Elementary School On Friday, April 29th, Pershing Elementary Students held their second annual recycled art show! Students were proud to show their hard work to their peers and see the other amazing pieces made by their friends! They made some incredible art! Certificated All MUSD certificated job openings are located on the Internet at EDJOIN.org. Click here to view certificated job openings .   Classified All open-to-the-public classified positions are posted on the Internet at schooljobs.com. Click here to view classified job openings .

Saturday, Apr 30 2022

Community Newsletter 4.22.2022

Weekly Updates April 22, 2022 MadTown Robotics is currently at the FIRST Championship in Houston. The FIRST  Championship is a culminating, international event for the youth robotics competition season and an annual celebration of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Check out one of the MadTown Robotics team's matches! COVID-19 Health and Safety Guideline on MUSD Webpage At Madera Unified, we want to ensure our community stays safe. Therefore, we have created a helpful COVID-19 Health and Safety Guideline webpage which includes scenario-based videos, COVID-19 students and staff positivity rates, and student testing information for parents to reference. Click here to view the site.    <-------- COVID-19 Vaccinations Children aged five and older can get a COVID-19 vaccine at their pediatrician's office, pharmacies, and other local vaccine clinics. You can find appointments here: https://myturn.ca.gov/ .  COVID-19 Testing   <-------- Students and Madera Unified employees may test at the following locations: Torres High School    Madera South High School     Mondays and Tuesdays   Wednesdays and Thursdays   9:30 am - 12:30 pm   4:30 pm - 6:30 pm     9:30 am - 12:30 pm   4:30 pm - 6:30 pm     Success Together - VIRTUAL Parent Support Classes   Register Today and join us at the upcoming virtual Parent Support Class. Success Together will be presenting on The 4 Parenting Styles: What are they and Which works best? Log in via Zoom on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at 9:00 am or 6:30 pm. T o register for this class, please click the link below or call the MUSD Call Center at (559) 416-5879.   Event Flyer <------ https://successtogethermaderausd.timetap.com/#/  Mental Health Awareness Conference & Resource Fair MUSD is partnering with Madera County Behavioral Health & Camarena Health to host a conference for parents and the community to Take Action for Mental Health! The conference will take place on  Friday, May 6th in two parts. The morning session will take place virtually via Zoom, which will be made up of Keynote Speakers, Workshops, and Raffles. The afternoon session will be an in-person Resource Fair at Torres High School, where you can learn more about the services and resources provided by our community agencies.   Free Tacos are provided to those who attend the event. Please see the flyer for more information.   Flyer <---- Spring Garden Workshop Do you want to start a garden at home or improve your gardening skills? Join us on our Spring Garden Workshop to receive a free gardening kit. The Workshop will consist of a Zoom session on Tuesday, April 26th, followed by an in-person demonstration on Thursday, April 28th at Alpha Elementary School. Call the MUSD Call Center to register at (559) 416-5879. Flyer <----  Preschool Registration Drive-Thru Event 2022-2023 Preschool Registration Is Beginning! Drive-Thru Registration Packet Pick-Up Monday, April 25  7:30-10 am 1816 Howard Road, Suite 1, Madera, CA 93637 (559) 675-4490 Flyer  <---- Men-of-Color Summit 2022 11th & 12th Grade Students are invited to the Men-of-Color Summit 2022. Registration is required, and breakfast & a t-shirt are included. Please register at https://bit.ly/MOCSummit22 to attend this event. The event is being held at Fresno City College this Saturday, April 23, from 8:30 am - 1:30 pm. For more information or assistance with transportation, please contact Karen Derian, Director of School Culture & Climate (karendeorian@maderausd.org). BUS ONE: Madera South  PICK UP-7:50 AM, DROP OFF 2:15 PM   BUS TWO: Matilda Torres  PICK UP-7:45 AM, DROP OFF 2:30 PM Madera High  PICK UP-8:00AM, DROP OFF 2:15PM Register at:   https://bit.ly/MOCSummit22   Summit Agenda: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RHy2_Uk_V7lpWBTTlrXj0GrDImyFOIpt/view?usp=sharin Annual "Celebrating Hispanic Heritage" Poster Contest   The Association of Mexican-American Educators (AMAE) is sponsoring their annual "Celebrating Hispanic Heritage" Poster Contest. 7-12 grade students are encouraged to design a 12 X 18 poster on white paper. The poster must include the words "Celebrating Hispanic Heritage" and be the student's original work. For complete rules, please see the attached poster advertising the contest. 1st Prize is $100, and copies of the winner's poster will be displayed at all of the MUSD school sites. All entries are DUE Friday, May 27 , to the Price's Building receptionist. Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Poster Flyer   Culture and Climate's Multicultural Calendar website   Madera High School Easter Spring Extravaganza On Wednesday, April 6th, Madera High School hosted its annual Spring Extravaganza Event. Families participated in many Easter-related activities, and children got the opportunity to hunt for Easter eggs.   https://youtu.be/Y8iQZHq0ZPA Pershing Elementary School On Friday, April 1st, Pershing Elementary kicked off Autism Awareness month by handing out fliers and coffee to parents! The Pershing staff came together to celebrate this month and even received some help from Superintendent Todd Lile! Pershing Elementary School On Tuesday, April 19th, Pershing Elementary held a rally as a way to cheer on students who were taking the SBAC test this week. Students played games and gave encouragement and helpful tips to those who were taking the test!   Torres High School On Thursday, April 7th, Torres High School held their first ever all-student rally for their Battle of the Classes rally! Students gathered in the gym to enjoy friendly competitions, a performance by the Torres cheer team, celebrate the spring sports teams, and finished off with a lip-sync battle between each class and staff.  Jefferson Middle School  Ms. Williams' 4th-period 7th-grade math class shared their work on Armenian Remembrance Day.  The lesson for the day created a positive, inclusive, and respectful classroom climate.   MaderaTEC The Spring District CTE Advisory Meeting was held at MadTEC on April 21. CTE pathway teachers met with industry manager partners to share what they are doing in their classroom and to ensure class content matches what practices are being used outside of the class.   Certificated All MUSD certificated job openings are located on the Internet at EDJOIN.org. Click here to view certificated job openings .   Classified All open-to-the-public classified positions are posted on the Internet at schooljobs.com. Click here to view classified job openings .

Saturday, Apr 23 2022

Community Newsletter 4.8.2022

Weekly Updates April 8, 2022 Community Feedback - Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) Survey 2021-2022 Please take a moment to complete the LCAP survey. Your feedback is valuable! LCAP Survey Link <-------- COVID-19 Health and Safety Guideline on MUSD Webpage At Madera Unified, we want to ensure our community stays safe. Therefore, we have created a helpful COVID-19 Health and Safety Guideline webpage which includes scenario-based videos, COVID-19 students and staff positivity rates, and student testing information for parents to reference. Click here to view the site.    <-------- COVID-19 Vaccinations Children aged five and older can get a COVID-19 vaccine at their pediatrician's office, pharmacies, and other local vaccine clinics. You can find appointments here: https://myturn.ca.gov/ .  COVID-19 Testing Students and Madera Unified employees may test at the following locations: Torres High School    Madera South High School     Mondays and Tuesdays   Wednesdays and Thursdays   9:30 am - 12:30 pm   4:30 pm - 6:30 pm     9:30 am - 12:30 pm   4:30 pm - 6:30 pm     Success Together - VIRTUAL Parent Support Classes Register Today to be part of the next cohort of Virtual Parent Support Classes! Success Together will be presenting on Teaching your Child Independence and Personal Responsibility, The 4 Parenting Styles and Which Works Best, and Self-Care & Coping with Stress for Parents. Classes are on Tuesday, beginning April 19, 2022, at 9:00 am or 6:30 pm . To register, please click the link below or call the MUSD Call Center at (559) 416-5879. tinyurl.com/MaderaST Event Flyer <------ Annual "Celebrating Hispanic Heritage" Poster Contest   The Association of Mexican-American Educators (AMAE) is sponsoring their annual "Celebrating Hispanic Heritage" Poster Contest. 7-12 grade students are encouraged to design a 12 X 18 poster on white paper. The poster must include the words "Celebrating Hispanic Heritage" and be the student's original work. For complete rules, please see the attached poster advertising the contest. 1st Prize is $100, and copies of the winner's poster will be displayed at all of the MUSD school sites. All entries are DUE Friday, May 27 , to the Price's Building receptionist. Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Poster Flyer   Culture and Climate's Multicultural Calendar website   Adams Elementary School All-Star students built "ex-CELL-ent" models for their Lab Projects using clay, legos, play dough, and even baked cakes with candies as decorations. High Schools On Tuesday, April 5, Madera Unified High Schools performed their 2022 Winter Percussion and Winter Guard shows for friends and family across the district after competing in their championships last week. Battle of the Books On Wednesday, April 6, Madera Unified Elementary Schools participated in the first-ever Battle of the Books! Battle of the Books aims to support students in their love and discovery of reading by introducing them to quality literature; to offer books that build upon historical values and the dignity of life; and developing friendships between students based on socialization, competition, and mutual respect. Trout Release On Monday, April 4, Madera Unified 6th Grade classes tuned in on zoom to watch the release of their trout fish at Woodward Park in Fresno that they have been observing and studying for many weeks. Red Pyramid Concert On Thursday, March 31, all concert bands from red pyramid schools in Madera Unified performed together at Torres High School. Elementary students, Desmond middle school students, and the Torres High School concert band performed two pieces each. Each school also gave out awards to members for their skills, improvement, and dedication to the program. The night concluded with all bands performing together for friends and family to enjoy.   Certificated All MUSD certificated job openings are located on the Internet at EDJOIN.org. Click here to view certificated job openings .   Classified All open-to-the-public classified positions are posted on the Internet at schooljobs.com. Click here to view classified job openings .

Saturday, Apr 09 2022

Community Newsletter 4.1.2022

Weekly Updates April 1, 2022 Madera Unified 8th-grade students held a trial for Emmett Till at the Madera County Courthouse on March 30, 2022, from 9:30 am - to 12:30 pm. The trial culminated in an action learning project where 8th-grade students from La Vina and Eastin-Arcola Elementary School researched how Jim Crow laws impacted people during this period of time. Through their research, students discovered the murder of Emmett Till, a 14-year-old African-American boy.   The students were stunned by the crime and shocked that the men tried for Emmett Tills' murder were tried and found "Not Guilty." Therefore, the students decided to correct this historical injustice by putting Roy Bryant and J.W. Milam on trial. ABC30 story- Madera students hold a mock trial for Emmett Till case COVID-19 Health and Safety Guideline on MUSD Webpage At Madera Unified, we want to ensure our community stays safe. Therefore, we have created a helpful COVID-19 Health and Safety Guideline webpage which includes scenario-based videos, COVID-19 students and staff positivity rates, and student testing information for parents to reference. Click here to view the site.    <-------- COVID-19 Vaccinations Children aged five and older can get a COVID-19 vaccine at their pediatrician's office, pharmacies, and other local vaccine clinics. You can find appointments here: https://myturn.ca.gov/ .  COVID-19 Testing Students and Madera Unified employees may test at the following locations: Torres High School    Madera South High School     Mondays and Tuesdays   Wednesdays and Thursdays   9:30 am - 12:30 pm   4:30 pm - 6:30 pm     9:30 am - 12:30 pm   4:30 pm - 6:30 pm     OPEN AUDITIONS The Madera Theatre Projec t is excited to announce open auditions for the musical Beauty and the Beast and the plays Harvest Moon and All My Sons.  Open auditions (all welcome, not just students) will be held on April 1 - 3 at  Torres High School Performing Arts Center . Detailed information about Madera Theatre Project, auditions, performance dates, and rehearsal expectations can be found online at https://www.maderaarts.org/mtp/ . Annual "Celebrating Hispanic Heritage" Poster Contest   The Association of Mexican-American Educators (AMAE) is sponsoring their annual "Celebrating Hispanic Heritage" Poster Contest. 7-12 grade students are encouraged to design a 12 X 18 poster on white paper. The poster must include the words "Celebrating Hispanic Heritage" and be the student's original work. For complete rules, please see the attached poster advertising the contest. 1st Prize is $100, and copies of the winner's poster will be displayed at all of the MUSD school sites. All entries are DUE Friday, May 27 , to the Price's Building receptionist. Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Poster Flyer   Culture and Climate's Multicultural Calendar website   Torres High School Last week, Torres High School held a week of March Madness Basketball events. Students and staff played against each other in a series of 3 on 3 games and finished the week off with a championship game! MaderaTEC On Tuesday, March 29, MadTec's Health Science Lab presented their projects explaining various sports injuries to their fellow MedTec students. These students worked hard researching and preparing their presentations and were able to showcase all they've learned.  Madera High School March Madness Madera High School hosted its annual March Madness Tournament, and students got to form teams and compete in bracket-based games for the week. The staff always got to compete against the winning team. Furman High School and ATP On March 31, Furman High School and ATP joined together to host their first cornhole tournament. Students found themselves enhancing their talents through this extracurricular activity. Thank you to the teachers, administrators, and local sponsors for making this event possible. Madera NAACP and Madera NAACP Youth Present Educate. Vaccinate. Playdate! Sunday, April 3rd, 1-4 pm McNally Park 825 South A. St. Madera $75 gift card for everyone who gets their first dose. Certificated All MUSD certificated job openings are located on the Internet at EDJOIN.org. Click here to view certificated job openings .   Classified All open-to-the-public classified positions are posted on the Internet at schooljobs.com. Click here to view classified job openings .

Saturday, Apr 02 2022

Community Newsletter 3.25.2022

Weekly Updates March 25, 2022 This episode of the Madera Minutes covers Torres High School's 4.0 Awards night, Jefferson's first rally in their gym in 2 years, a mock trial at MadTEC, a 6th-grade district-wide project involving trout eggs, and how a teacher celebrated St. Patrick's Day!  COVID-19 Health and Safety Guideline on MUSD Webpage At Madera Unified, we want to ensure our community stays safe. Therefore, we have created a helpful COVID-19 Health and Safety Guideline webpage which includes scenario-based videos, COVID-19 students and staff positivity rates, and student testing information for parents to reference. Click here to view the site.    <-------- COVID-19 Vaccinations Children aged five and older can get a COVID-19 vaccine at their pediatrician's office, pharmacies, and other local vaccine clinics. You can find appointments here: https://myturn.ca.gov/ .  COVID-19 Testing Students and Madera Unified employees may test at the following locations: Torres High School    Madera South High School     Mondays and Tuesdays   Wednesdays and Thursdays   9:30 am - 12:30 pm   4:30 pm - 6:30 pm     9:30 am - 12:30 pm   4:30 pm - 6:30 pm     OPEN AUDITIONS The Madera Theatre Projec t is excited to announce open auditions for the musical Beauty and the Beast and the plays Harvest Moon and All My Sons. Open auditions (all welcome, not just students) will be held on April 1 - 3 at  Torres High School Performing Arts Center . Detailed information about Madera Theatre Project, auditions, performance dates, and rehearsal expectations can be found online at https://www.maderaarts.org/mtp/ . Educational & Community Resource Fair   MUSD Migrant Education Program invites you to the Cesar Chavez Educational & Resource Fair on Thursday, March 31, from 4:30 pm-6:30 pm at Madera High School.  In honor of Cesar Chavez, A Day of Service will provide our community with the educational and community resources we have to offer. This event is open to all families. For more information regarding MUSD Migrant Education Program, please contact  Migrant Education Program at (559) 662-2662 Ext. 1115.  Flyer <------- Parents as Partners Conference The Parents as Partners Conference is on March 26, 2022, 9:00 am - 1:30 pm at the Madera Community College. This is a time for families from Madera to learn about Higher Education and the Madera Community College campus. Obtain information and resources from Madera County agencies. To register, click the link below or call the MUSD Call Center at (559) 416-5879. Conference Flyer <-------- Registration Link  <-------- bit.ly/mcparentconf22 Annual "Celebrating Hispanic Heritage" Poster Contest   The Association of Mexican-American Educators (AMAE) is sponsoring their annual "Celebrating Hispanic Heritage" Poster Contest. 7-12 grade students are encouraged to design a 12 X 18 poster on white paper. The poster must include the words "Celebrating Hispanic Heritage" and be the student's original work. For complete rules, please see the attached poster advertising the contest. 1st Prize is $100, and copies of the winner's poster will be displayed at all of the MUSD school sites. All entries are DUE Friday, May 27 , to the Price's Building receptionist. Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Poster Flyer   Culture and Climate's Multicultural Calendar website     Eastin-Arcola Elementary School   On March 19, the Eastin-Arcola Elementary 7th/8th grade Academic Pentathlon team competed in the 38th Annual Madera County Academic Pentathlon competition at Ranchos Middle School. This year's subject was Water. Students were tested in the areas of Art, Fine Art, Science, and History.  Washington Elementary School Art Day On Friday, March 18, students involved in the Art Program got the opportunity after school in the cafeteria to prepare art pieces for the annual Madera Country Art Festival. Washington Elem. purchased all the art supplies for their students, so they didn't have to worry about having access to certain supplies to use, such as canvases, oil pastels, paint, and many more. Madera High School CJR5 In-Door Soccer Tourney Madera High School hosted its annual CJR5 Co-Ed Indoor Soccer Tourney, and students got to form teams and compete in bracket-based games for the week. CJR5 is dedicated to the late Madera High student Christian Ramirez. Christian's family viewed the finals, congratulated the winners, and spoke among the staff and students.  Certificated All MUSD certificated job openings are located on the Internet at EDJOIN.org. Click here to view certificated job openings .   Classified All open-to-the-public classified positions are posted on the Internet at schooljobs.com. Click here to view classified job openings .

Saturday, Mar 26 2022

Community Newsletter 3.18.2022

Weekly Updates March 18, 2022 This episode of the Madera Minutes covers a group of 8th graders from La Vina and Eastin-Arcola marching for the justice of Emmett Till, Millview's Black History Month's annual exhibit, a mandarin distribution throughout the district, Read Across America activities, and the accomplishments of a Madera South girl baseball player! COVID-19 Health and Safety Guideline on MUSD Webpage At Madera Unified, we want to ensure our community stays safe. Therefore, we have created a helpful COVID-19 Health and Safety Guideline webpage which includes scenario-based videos, COVID-19 students and staff positivity rates, and student testing information for parents to reference. Click here to view the site.    <-------- COVID-19 Vaccinations Children aged five and older can get a COVID-19 vaccine at their pediatrician's office, pharmacies, and other local vaccine clinics. You can find appointments here: https://myturn.ca.gov/ .  COVID-19 Testing Students and Madera Unified employees may test at the following locations: Torres High School    Madera South High School     Rose Elementary Mondays and Tuesdays   Wednesdays and Thursdays   Fridays   9:30 am - 12:30 pm   4:30 pm - 6:30 pm     9:30 am - 12:30 pm   4:30 pm - 6:30 pm     4:30 pm - 6:30 pm     Educational & Community Resource Fair   MUSD Migrant Education Program invites you to the Cesar Chavez Educational and Community Resource Fair on Thursday, March 31, from 4:00–6:30 pm at Madera High School (Corner of L St. & 6th St). In honor of Cesar Chavez, A Day of Service will provide resources and services our district has to offer to our community. If you have any questions regarding MUSD Migrant Education Program, please contact  (559) 662-2662 Ext. 1115. Flyer <------- Parent Survey In efforts to plan a successful Mental Health Awareness Conference for parents, we would like your input. Please fill out the survey linked below & let us know which 3 Mental Health Workshop Topics are of more interest to you. Thank you! Parent Survey Link   <--------   Parents as Partners Conference The Parents as Partners Conference is on March 26, 2022, 9:00 am - 1:30 pm at the Madera Community College. This is a time for families from Madera to come learn about Higher Education and the Madera Community College campus. Obtain information and resources from Madera County agencies. To register, click the link below or call the MUSD Call Center at (559) 416-5879. Conference Flyer <-------- Registration Link  <-------- bit.ly/mcparentconf22 IN-PERSON Computer Literacy Classes for parents return!  The Department of Community Services and Parent Resource Centers is hosting a series of Computer Literacy classes IN-PERSON available to all parents. The Computer Literacy Classes are bilingual and available to support Beginner students. Classes are weekly on Tuesdays at 5:30 pm at Matilda Torres High School. Parents can register for the class using the link below or call the MUSD Call Center at (559) 416-5879. Class Flyer <-------- https://forms.gle/M17qVZdgvT7KSFSv9   Annual "Celebrating Hispanic Heritage" Poster Contest   The Association of Mexican-American Educators (AMAE) is sponsoring their annual "Celebrating Hispanic Heritage" Poster Contest. 7-12 grade students are encouraged to design a 12 X 18 poster on white paper. The poster must include the words "Celebrating Hispanic Heritage" and be the student's original work. For complete rules, please see the attached poster advertising the contest. 1st Prize is $100, and copies of the winner's poster will be displayed at all of the MUSD school sites. All entries are DUE Friday, May 27 , to the Price's Building receptionist. Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Poster Flyer   Culture and Climate's Multicultural Calendar website   Torres High School On Thursday, March 10, Torres High School held its 4.0 Awards night for students who have achieved this great accomplishment. Pershing Elementary School Pershing students were on the lookout for leprechauns on March 17! Many families in the primary grades participated in an at-home STEM challenge to create leprechaun traps for St. Patrick's Day.    Adams Elementary School On Tuesday, March 1, Principal Gregor called all classrooms to go outside so that students and teachers could grab some fresh air and find a place to read their favorite books for a moment. It was great to see the whole campus gathered around to read!   Si Se Puede An MCAC Paint Night Fundraiser Horning Cesar Chavez to benefit Madera Unified Migrant Program Services Wednesday, March 23 or Thursday, March 24, 2022 Madera County Arts Council $45 per person Reserve your spot at Maderaarts.org <------- Certificated All MUSD certificated job openings are located on the Internet at EDJOIN.org. Click here to view certificated job openings .   Classified All open-to-the-public classified positions are posted on the Internet at schooljobs.com. Click here to view classified job openings .

Saturday, Mar 19 2022