Meal Distribution

Greetings MUSD Parents, Reminder - We will be serving meals tomorrow,   February 24 , 2021 , from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at all of the elementary schools ( Preferred Meal Distribution ). We will also be serving meals at Child Nutrition at 769 S. Pine Street, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ( Limited Meals Available ). ***Upcoming meal serving dates***  March 3, 2021 March 10, 2021 March 17, 2021

Wednesday, Feb 24 2021

Community Newsletter 2.19.2021

Weekly Updates February 19, 2021 Important Information Important Message for Elementary Parents A   hybrid learning survey for elementary parents has been sent out in a separate message this evening. The information provided by our parents is highly important to our planning. We appreciate your feedback and thank you in advance. COVID-19 Safety Information You are invited to a virtual presentation to learn more about the benefits and importance of the flu and COVID-19 vaccines . During this virtual presentation, you will learn about how vaccines work in your body, preventative measures, myths and facts, and where to get your vaccines. Join us on Monday, February 22, 2021, at 5:30 pm. The link to the presentation is on the attached flyer. Highlights Black History Month Madera Unified School District is hosting a virtual Black History Month Celebration on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Madera High ASB President Giovanni Prudente, Student Board Members Kiyana Granados & Jeremiah Goodman, and MHS Alumni Natalie Hibdon will be hosting the event. Keynote speakers Dr. Chike Akua and L. Kobie Wilkerson will share stories from ancient African ancestors to convey traditional morals, values, and culture. Several Madera Unified Visual and Performing Arts students and spoken word poet Brandon Leake will also perform. Event Flyer   Free Virtual Job Fair T h e Madera County Superintendent of Schools is hosting a Free Virtual Job Fair on February 22, 2021. Many school districts within Madera County and Mariposa County have current and future job opportunities! During two zoom sessions, representatives from school districts, charter schools, and county offices will provide an overview of their agency and the positions they intend to fill. Please go to the link below for more detailed information. https://www.mcsos.org/jobfair Parent Engagement Online Classes Spring 2021 REGISTER NOW! Parent engagement during student online learning is important. Similar to traditional face-to-face learning, parents play a vital role in student academic success. The best predictor of student success is the extent to which parents encourage learning at home and involve themselves in their children's education. When parents are engaged in their children's academic journey, students have the home support and knowledge they need to finish their assignments and develop a lifelong love of learning. Parents register for online classes now.  Please refer to the 2021 online class schedule for a list of classes, specific days, and times. To register, call the MUSD Call Center at 416-5879. Class Schedule REGISTER NOW!  The Department of Community Services and Parent Resource Centers is sponsoring a series of Computer Literacy classes available to parents district-wide. Computer Literacy Classes are available to support Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced students.  Parents can register for a class using the link on the flyer or can call the MUSD Call Center at (559) 416-5879 for additional support.  Computer Literacy Classes Flyer Visual and Performing Arts READ ME!   Madera Unified School District Celebrate Black History Month! Madera musicians will be featured at the Black History Month Conference Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Click the link below to learn more! VAPA Newsletter Link MaderaTEC On February 17, 2021, MaderaTEC staff moved to their newly constructed state-of-the-art building. Here are some picture highlights of the historic day!  Desmond Middle School Congratulations, Desmond Longhorns!  Desmond Middle School was announced as a winner of the 2021 Bonner Character Award! The Virtues and Character Recognition Award will be presented on Feb. 24th via Zoom. Desmond is the first Madera Unified School to be honored by Fresno State's Bonner Center for their exemplary character and civic education.   Resources A metaphor for grief is that it is an uninvited guest in your life. Grief comes when you least expect it and brings along with it a myriad of emotions. Sometimes you will feel numb and that you are living in a dream-like state. Other times, you will feel devastated and cry uncontrollably. The stages of grief that you will experience are unpredictable. Don’t you wish there was a shortcut for grief? If we would follow specific self-care tips, then we wouldn’t grieve for so long? Unfortunately, there is nothing out there that will make this difficult time go by any faster. The stages of grief are not linear. The guarantee is that healing does come with time and patience. Also, we know that practicing self-care is vital in helping reduce suffering. One important self-care tip is staying hydrated. When you cry, there’s a lot of water leaving your body; therefore, it is important to replenish that resource by drinking water. Another important self-care tip is getting nourished. When you are grieving, you will either eat a lot or not have much of an appetite. The important thing to try to remember is to eat nutritiously. Your body is your only vessel, and taking care of it and feeding it healthy, nutritious, and nourishing food will help you get energy and stay physically well in the days ahead. Staying connected is vital to the grieving process. Connecting with close friends and family helps immensely. Whether you make a phone call, Facetime, host virtual movie nights, create an online book club, go for a bike ride, or meet up at a park (following social distancing). Most importantly, staying connected helps you get through each day a little easier. Having your loved ones close by helps you realize that you are not alone during this painful time in your life. Lastly, getting outside is an important part of self-care while grieving. Sunlight is important for our physical, emotional, and psychological well-being. Grief has been described as a dark place. Exposure to sunlight will help you feel a little bit more alive. What’s even better is taking a short walk. For more information on the stages of Grief, please read Flyer. Five Stages of Grief Flyer LCAP Community Meetings Upcoming Events February 24, 2021 PAC Meeting February 25, 2021 PRESCHOOL-Madison & Pershing DLI Program Parent Meeting

Saturday, Feb 20 2021

Meal Distribution

Greetings MUSD Parents, Reminder - We will be serving meals tomorrow,   February 17 , 2021 , from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at all of the elementary schools ( Preferred Meal Distribution ). We will also be serving meals at Child Nutrition at 769 S. Pine Street, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ( Limited Meals Available ). ***Upcoming meal serving dates***  February 24, 2021 March 3, 2021 March 10, 2021

Wednesday, Feb 17 2021

Community Newsletter 2.12.2021

Weekly Updates February 12, 2021 Madera Minutes 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 Student Musicians selected for the Fresno and Madera County Middle and High School Honor Bands. 2. Visual and Performing Arts Director Marcheta Williams, asked to serve as a panelist at the 2021 California All-State Music Education Conference. 3. Madera Unified began administering COVID-19 vaccinations on January 27 to the first 200 staff members. 4. Teachers Amanda Wade and Cyndi Ragsdale hold a Professional Development virtual workshop for teachers. 5. Schools across the district have been highlighting African American leaders' achievements on their social media platforms. 6. Pershing Panthers participated in the Great Kindness Challenge the week. 7. Madera Unified has received 35 bicycles for students from the Valley State Prison Bicycle Refurbishing Program. COVID-19 Safety Information Highlights College Information You still have time to get financial aid for college!  Submit your FAFSA or CA Dream Act application by 3/2 to be eligible for Cal Grant. Launch through your CaliforniaColleges.edu account to monitor your status & make sure it’s been submitted. https://bit.ly/fafsacadaa  Preschool Program Preschool with Purpose Foundation, Exploration, Imagination Emergent literacy or reading readiness skills begin to develop very early in life. These critical school-readiness skills go beyond knowing the ABC’s. Learn more about how to support your children’s reading readiness and school success! Literacy is Key to School Success PDF Free Virtual Job Fair Th e Madera County Superintendent of Schools is hosting a Free Virtual Job Fair on February 22, 2021. Many school districts within Madera County and Mariposa County have current and future job opportunities! During two zoom sessions, representatives from school districts, charter schools, and county offices will provide an overview of their agency and the positions they intend to fill. Please go to the link below for more detailed information. https://www.mcsos.org/jobfair Parent Engagement Online Classes Spring 2021  Parent engagement during student online learning is important. Similar to traditional face-to-face learning, parents play a vital role in student academic success. The best predictor of student success is the extent to which parents encourage learning at home and involve themselves in their children's education. When parents are engaged in their children's academic journey, students have the home support and knowledge they need to finish their assignments and develop a lifelong love of learning. Parents register for online classes now. Please refer to the 2021 online class schedule for a list of classes, specific days, and times. To register, call the MUSD Call Center at 416-5879. Class Schedule The Department of Community Services and Parent Resource Centers is sponsoring a series of Computer Literacy classes available to parents district-wide. Computer Literacy Classes are available to support Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced students. Parents can register for a class using the link on the flyer or can call the MUSD Call Center at (559) 416-5879 for additional support. Computer Literacy Classes Flyer MUSD is partnering with the California State Parent Teacher Association to provide the School Smarts Parent Academy virtually. The Academy is a 7-week (1 session per week) award-winning, research-based program that helps parents help their children succeed in school. Each session includes discussion and opportunities for parents to build relationships with each other through art activities, which produce a sense of community and underscore the importance of a complete education. The English strand is scheduled to begin Thursday, February 18, and the Spanish strand will be offered in April 2021. School Smarts Flyer Visual and Performing Arts VAPA News In the latest VAPA newsletter, Torres High School Artwork Present Three Works of Art. Zentangle- Still Life with a Color Scheme  Object Study with Emphasis Students  Share Their Home, Their Passions, Their Culture, Their Beliefs VAPA Newsletter Link Desmond Middle School On February 10, 2021, Desmond Middle School staff held an Honor Roll Drive-Through to celebrate students who have received academic honors during the second school quarter. The proud team of administration, counselors, teachers, safety officers, and support staff helped distribute the awards. School Principal Carry Gassett said the students and parents were all smiles when they pulled up and felt a sense of pride for their outstanding accomplishments. Black History Month Millview's BHM Virtual Library Project   LCAP Community Meetings Upcoming Events Feb. 15, 2021 No School

Saturday, Feb 13 2021

Meal Distribution

Greetings MUSD Parents, Reminder - We will be serving meals tomorrow,   February 10 , 2021 , from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at all of the elementary schools ( Preferred Meal Distribution ). We will also be serving meals at Child Nutrition at 769 S. Pine Street, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ( Limited Meals Available ). ***Upcoming meal serving dates***  February 17, 2021 February 24, 2021 March 3, 2021

Wednesday, Feb 10 2021

Community Newsletter 2.5.2021

Weekly Updates February 5, 2021 LCAP Flyer with Links COVID-19 Safety Information Highlights Black History Month To support MUSD 1st-4th grade students in learning about equality and diversity during Black History Month, teachers Amanda Wade and Cyndi Ragsdale had a Professional Development virtual workshop for teachers. The teachers who attended the workshop on January 26 received a month’s worth of resources, including social studies, social-emotional learning, and spotlighting African American leaders who usually do not get recognized, such as Ida Wells, Garrett Morgan, and John Lewis. Pershing Panthers- The Great Kindness Challenge Pershing Panthers participated in the Great Kindness Challenge the week of January 25-29, which is a global, proactive bullying-prevention initiative that educators and students can use to create a culture of kindness. Take a moment to watch this video, highlighting many events where the students had the opportunity to practice kindness and make a positive impact. Poetry Workshops with Brandon Leake America’s Got Talent winner Brandon Leake continued his collaboration with Madera Unified this week by holding his first of several virtual poetry workshops in the month of February. Mr. Leake’s goal is to inspire students by showing them how they can use poetry to be creative and also help escape the reality of distance learning. His poetry workshops continue on February 10 and 17, with virtual meetings with middle school and high school students.  Parent Engagement Online Classes Spring 2021  Parent engagement during student online learning is important. Similar to traditional face-to-face learning, parents play a vital role in student academic success. The best predictor of student success is the extent to which parents encourage learning at home and involve themselves in their children's education. When parents are engaged in their children's academic journey, students have the home support and knowledge they need to finish their assignments and develop a lifelong love of learning. Parents register for online classes now. Please refer to the 2021 online class schedule for a list of classes, specific days, and times. To register, call the MUSD Call Center at 416-5879. Class Schedule Visual and Performing Arts VAPA News In the latest VAPA newsletter, the Madera Rotary Clubs, The Rotary Club of Madera, and Sunrise Rotary Club hosted two speech contests in January. They awarded prizes to Four Madera High School students. Each contestant was asked to write and present a speech on the topic "Together We Open Opportunities Through Leadership Service,” emphasizing how the topic applies to their life, future dreams, and plans as they unfold through the pursuit of education and involvement in community service. Speakers were judged on: The inclusion of Rotary in the Speech Quality of Thought Organization of Thought Vocal Delivery Physical Delivery Effectiveness  Length of Speech VAPA Newsletter Link Upcoming Events Feb. 8, 2021 No School Feb. 9, 2021  Board Meeting Washington Heritage Language Program Meeting Feb. 15, 2021 No School

Saturday, Feb 06 2021

Community Newsletter 1.29.2021

Weekly Updates January 29, 2021 In partnership with Camarena Health and the Madera County Department of Public Health, Madera Unified began administering COVID-19 vaccinations on 1/27/2021 to the first 200 staff members. Madera Unified utilized the California Department of Public Health guidance in choosing who received the vaccine first. The list included 65+ and older, child nutrition employees, safety officers, teachers, and education staff who interact with the public face-to-face or those who cannot do their jobs from home. The vaccinations took place at the Madera South High School cafeteria. Madera Minutes Please take a moment to watch the latest Madera Minutes Video, which features many positive events that have transpired over the last several weeks at Madera Unified School District. MUSD events featured: 1. Madera FFA students and teachers featured in the Emmy nominated ValleyPBS show American Grown: My Job Depends on Ag. 2. Desmond Middle School Drive-Through Honor Roll Event. 3. Feature video for National Staying Healthy Month. 4. MUSD high schools put together annual 8th Grade Parent and student nights. 5. Special education teacher at Howard Elementary School, Jenna Speights, featured on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and won $25,000. 6. Agriland Farming Co and its employees donate more than 480 turkey dinners to families in need at our school sites before the holiday winter break. 7. MUSD’s Department of School Culture & Climate partnered with the Safety and Security Department to launch their We Believe Challenge Yourself initiative. COVID-19 Safety Information Highlights Madera FFA Congratulations to Madera FFA students and teachers for being featured in the Emmy nominated show American Grown: My Job Depends on Ag “Learning Ag from a Distance.” The show aired on January 20, 2021, on Valley PBS. The show focused on students and teachers from 4H and FFA and how they adapted to distance-learning in the era of COVID-19. It also focused on the difficulty and struggle of students learning agricultural trades that are usually hands-on. Click on the image below to see the full episode! Parent Engagement Online Classes Spring 2021  Parent engagement during student online learning is important. Similar to traditional face-to-face learning, parents play a vital role in student academic success. The best predictor of student success is the extent to which parents encourage learning at home and involve themselves in their children's education. When parents are engaged in their children's academic journey, students have the home support and knowledge they need to finish their assignments and develop a lifelong love of learning. Parents register for online classes now. Please refer to the 2021 online class schedule for a list of classes, specific days, and times. To register, call the MUSD Call Center at 416-5879. Class Schedule Visual and Performing Arts VAPA News In the latest VAPA newsletter, enjoy these Short Stories written by MadTEC Students ! Click on the link below to learn more. VAPA Newsletter Link Matilda Torres High School Torres High School will be hosting an 8th Grade Parent Forum on Thursday, February 4th at 6 pm. This event gives parents an overview of the THS registration process and provides information on our programs and activities. We will also be hosting a Q&A session with our Administration and Counseling teams. The Zoom Webinar event can be accessed at https://maderausd.zoom.us/j/82442951460   Upcoming Events Feb. 8, 2021 No School Feb. 9, 2021  Board Meeting Washington Heritage Language Program Meeting Feb. 15, 2021 No School

Saturday, Jan 30 2021

Meal Distribution

Greetings MUSD Parents, Reminder - We will be serving meals tomorrow,    J a nuary 27, 2021 , from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at all of the elementary schools ( Preferred Meal Distribution ). We will also be serving meals at Child Nutrition at 769 S. Pine Street, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ( Limited Meals Available ). ***Upcoming meal serving dates***  February  3, 2021 February 10, 2021 February 17, 2021

Wednesday, Jan 27 2021

Community Newsletter 1.22.2021

Weekly Updates January 22, 2021 The Department of School Culture and Climate is excited to partner with our Safety and Security Department to launch our Challenge Yourself initiative. Safety and Security officers have created a video to motivate and inspire MUSD students and staff to set a goal and challenge themselves. Watch the video and click on the link below to learn more! Challenge Yourself Information PDF COVID-19 Safety Information Highlights Visual and Performing Arts Congratulations to Visual and Performing Arts Director Marcheta Williams , who was asked to serve as a panelist at the 2021 California All-State Music Education Conference to discuss music education’s next steps following COVID-19. The panel consists of art directors from across California and will be held on February 20, 2021. VAPA News Madera Technical Exploration Center Students Demonstrated Their Inner Artist In English Class! Click on the link below to learn more. VAPA Newsletter Link Upcoming Events Jan. 26, 2021 Board Meeting

Saturday, Jan 23 2021