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  • Community Newsletter 9.30.2022

    Weekly Updates September 30, 2022 Please take a moment to watch this video message where Superintendent Lile talks about the recent false reports of active shooters on our campuses and what Madera Unified is doing to keep our students safe. Superintendent also talks about speaking to your children and the seriousness of these false reports, and the consequences that can change the course of a student’s life. Link to Superintendent's Video Message to Parents On September 20th, 2022, the Department of Language and Literacy & the Department of Community Services and Parent Resource Centers held their first Listening Session at George Washington Elementary for families of English language learners. The departments partnered in an effort to work together to improve the multilingual student-parent partnership. Families not only got to listen to how the district could help them and their kids but they were given a space and the opportunity to voice their opinions on what’s important to them and on how the district could set up a plan to better support them. This was the first of five listening sessions scheduled. MHS Hispanic Heritage Panel On September 27, Madera High School staff put together their first Hispanic Heritage Panel in the Joe Flores Gym, where they invited Hispanic members of the Madera Unified School District. The panel included Area Assistant Superintendent Lalo Lopez, Chief Financial Officer Arelis Garcia, MHS Support Staff Member Reyna Ibarra, Retired Superintendent Admin Assistant Gladys Diebert, and Fiscal Manager Marisol Verduzco. The panel shared their stories with students of coming to America as immigrants and how they took the opportunity to succeed. The event opened with a fabulous display of Folkloric dancers from the After School Folklorico Program before speaking to each panelist. Students then got to ask questions. The students learned that even with the challenging circumstances the panelists faced, they were still able to overcome and achieve their dreams.   Sierra Vista Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month On September 30, Sierra Vista Elementary's 5th-grade teacher team held a Hispanic Heritage Month event during lunch. Students and families brought in various foods from their culture for the class to enjoy. Students enjoyed tamales, platanos, arroz con gandules, pan dulce, and much more!   Monroe Represents at Torres High School Carnival!   On Wednesday, September 21st, Torres High School hosted its first annual Homecoming Carnival.  The carnival included games, food vendor trucks, entertainment, and booths with information and/or selling items and/or implementing a game! James Monroe was invited to this event, and the staff came through.  A HUGE THANK YOU to Mayra and Ceci, who led the charge in organizing, setting up, creating a game, and selling items at the Monroe booth!  Their booth theme was in honor of Mexican Independence Day and Hispanic Heritage Month. Members of our community came to our campus on 9/22 to foster conversations and build relationships with our students. Students heard from guest speaker Professor David Campos. Click here for more information and for the application MUSD Migrant Education Program would like to invite your child to participate in the upcoming Migrant Math Saturday Academy.  Dates: October 1, October 8, October 15, October 22, and October 29 Time: 7:30 AM-3:00 PM  Grade Levels: The academy is for all grade levels:  Kinder through 12th grade.  Where: Virginia Lee Rose Elementary School  1001 Lilly Street  If you are interested in registering your child to participate, please contact the Migrant Education Program Office at (559) 662-2662 Ext. 1115  Monday -Friday from 8:30 am-4:00 pm.  Space is limited, so please register your child soon. Flyer  Parent Champion Video Series WIN 1 OF 200 TABLETS! We are launching a Parent Champion Video Series Campaign this week! Every Sunday for 7 weeks, you will be sent 2 videos that are designed to help you become stronger partners in the education of your children. You will answer a question about each video, and your child will be entered to win 1 of 200 tablets. Raffles will be held via zoom every Friday! Flyer   Strengthening Families and Adolescents Towards Academic Succes s ? Join us and facilitator, Dr. Bravo, in this amazing series for parents, which will help you and your children to have success at school and at home. Classes are FREE OF CHARGE, and they will be taught via ZOOM in Spanish with English interpretation. To register, please click the link below or call the MUSD Call Center at (559) 416-5879.   Flyer IT Support for Parents IT Support for Parents Need help with your Email? ParentSquare? Or Parent Portal? Call the MUSD Call Center to make an appointment so we can help! (559) 416-5879 Flyer Listening Sessions FOR PARENTS OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER STUDENTS   The Department of Language and Literacy is partnering with the Department of Community Services and Parent Resource Centers in efforts to work together to improve our multilingual student-parent partnership. Join one of our sessions to let us know how WE can better support YOU! Flyer Do you have a 3rd or 4th-grade student at MUSD?  Parents & Caregivers are an important part of the learning team. To make that role a little easier, we've partnered with ParentPowered. Each week they will be sending you 3 text messages with fun facts & easy-to-use tips, aligned to your child's stage of development based on their grade, on ways to help your children learn and grow. You will also receive information on community resources to support you and your family. Keep an eye out for the text messages; they will be starting soon!   Flyer Virtual Computer Literacy Class Can't make it to our in-person Computer Literacy classes? We have a virtual Computer Literacy Class for MUSD parents offered weekly on Fridays via ZOOM. The class is bilingual and meets from 5:00 a 7:00 pm. For more information or to Register, call the MUSD Call Center at (559) 416-5879.    Flyer IN-PERSON Computer Literacy Classes for parents return!   The Department of Community Services and Parent Resource Centers is hosting a series of Bilingual Computer Literacy classes available to ALL MUSD parents. Classes meet weekly; see attached flyer for dates and locations. Parents can register for the class using the link below or call the MUSD Call Center at (559) 416-5879.   Computer Classes Flyer https://forms.gle/93oydUBpzEpUKZZM8   Important Update   Students are no longer needed to quarantine when someone else is positive in the household unless the student themselves test positive or becomes symptomatic.   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 Testing   <-------- NEW COVID-19 TESTING SCHEDULE Students and Madera Unified employees may test at the following locations: Torres High School   Madera South High School   Mondays 9:30 am - 11:30 am Thursdays   9:30 am - 11:30 am   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, Oct 01 2022

  • Community Newsletter 9.23.2022

    Weekly Updates September 23, 2022 Please take a moment to watch this video message where Superintendent Lile talks about the recent false reports of active shooters on our campuses and what Madera Unified is doing to keep our students safe. Superintendent also talks about speaking to your children and the seriousness of these false reports and the consequences that can change the course of a student’s life. Hispanic Heritage Kickoff at MHS Madera High celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by doing activities at lunch every Friday. To kick off the first week, the Mexican American Club played music during lunch and displayed flags throughout the hallways to celebrate many of the Hispanic cultures.  Torres High Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month Torres High School celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a Hallway Decorating Competition Pershing Kicks Off Hispanic Heritage Month Pershing students and staff wore clothing representing the Hispanic Culture on Friday to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month. Pershing Clothing Donation   Thank you to Pershing teacher Mrs. Kuhn and her husband for donating new clothes to her 1st-grade class last week. According to Mr. Kuhn, they do it for many reasons, but “MOSTLY to see that excitement in their eyes (that WOW factor!).” She said the tears of joy are all the more reason to give back to these kids and give them something to remember forever! MUSD Migrant Education Program would like to invite your child to participate in the upcoming Migrant Math Saturday Academy.  Dates: October 1, October 8, October 15, October 22, and October 29 Time: 7:30 AM-3:00 PM  Grade Levels: The academy is for all grade levels:  Kinder through 12th grade.  Where: Virginia Lee Rose Elementary School  1001 Lilly Street  If you are interested in registering your child to participate, please contact the Migrant Education Program Office at (559) 662-2662 Ext. 1115  Monday -Friday from 8:30 am-4:00 pm.  Space is limited, so please register your child soon. Flyer  Did you know we have  Parent Resource Centers ? The Department of Community Services & Parent Resource Centers is designed to provide parents with the resources and tools necessary to support their children's academic success and provide opportunities for parents to be involved and engaged in the education of their children. See the flyer attached for more information on our Parent Resource Centers and locations.   https://www.madera.k12.ca.us/Domain/1893   Listening Sessions FOR PARENTS OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER STUDENTS   The Department of Language and Literacy is partnering with the Department of Community Services and Parent Resource Centers in efforts to work together to improve our multilingual student-parent partnership. Join one of our sessions to let us know how WE can better support YOU! Flyer Do you have a 3rd or 4th-grade student at MUSD?  Parents & Caregivers are an important part of the learning team. To make that role a little easier, we've partnered with ParentPowered. Each week they will be sending you 3 text messages with fun facts & easy-to-use tips, aligned to your child's stage of development based on their grade, on ways to help your children learn and grow. You will also receive information on community resources to support you and your family. Keep an eye out for the text messages, they will be starting soon!   Flyer Virtual Computer Literacy Class Can't make it to our in-person Computer Literacy classes? We have a virtual Computer Literacy Class for MUSD parents offered weekly on Fridays via ZOOM. The class is bilingual and meets from 5:00 a 7:00 pm. For more information or to Register, call the MUSD Call Center at (559) 416-5879.    Flyer IN-PERSON Computer Literacy Classes for parents return!   The Department of Community Services and Parent Resource Centers is hosting a series of Bilingual Computer Literacy classes available to ALL MUSD parents. Classes meet weekly; see attached flyer for dates and locations. Parents can register for the class using the link below or call the MUSD Call Center at (559) 416-5879.   Computer Classes Flyer https://forms.gle/93oydUBpzEpUKZZM8   Mental Health Workshop Series   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 Thursday beginning September 8 at 5:30 pm. For questions or to register, you can call the MUSD Call Center at (559) 416-5879. Mental Health Workshop Flyer https://forms.gle/jVGd8aGq3Dt8dvPj9   Free In-Person Parenting Classes The Loving Solutions program is a community-based parenting skills program adopted in Madera County. The program works directly with parents to reduce family conflict and develop strong in-home prevention and intervention strategies for gang prevention. Loving Solutions is geared toward parents with young children between the ages of 5-10 years old. *Space is limited! Register today!   In-person parent class flyer Parent Project Registration & Referral Form Parent Project in-person Classes have Returned!  The Parent Project Program is a community-based parenting skills program adopted in Madera County. The program works directly with parents to reduce family conflict and develop strong in-home prevention and intervention strategies for gang prevention. Parent Project is designed specifically for parents of strong-willed or out-of-control adolescent children 11 years old and older. *Space is Limited! Register today! (559) 416-5879   Parent Classes Flyer Sign-Up Form Parent As Leaders Parents as Leaders is a new class for parents being offered by the Madera Coalition for Community Justice to help improve children's academic learning, improve school performance and culture and increase civic participation in the community. For more information, call (559) 661-1879.   Parent as Leaders Flyer Important Update   Students are no longer needed to quarantine when someone else is positive in the household unless the student themselves test positive or becomes symptomatic.   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 Testing   <-------- NEW COVID-19 TESTING SCHEDULE Students and Madera Unified employees may test at the following locations: Torres High School   Madera South High School   Mondays 9:30 am - 11:30 am Thursdays   9:30 am - 11:30 am   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, Sep 24 2022

  • Community Newsletter 9.16.2022

    Weekly Updates September 16, 2022 MUSD Migrant Education Program hosted a Migrant Back to School Night for migrant families in the community on Tuesday, August 30. Over 70 migrant students were recognized with a certificate and a backpack donated by Valley State Prison for participating in migrant summer services at California State University, Fresno. The event was also used to inform parents of the migrant services for the fall of 2022. Madera South vs. Madera High Stadium Road Showdown 2022: The game was televised on CW's Friday Night Rivals, and it did not disappoint. During the game, Madera South jumped up to a 30-7 lead at one point, but Madera High came back to win it 34-30. The game ended with a goal-line stand at the 1-yard line by the Coyotes' defense to take home the saw once again. Congratulations, Madera High, on your win ! https://youtube.com/shorts/d5QsdxECYmY Madison PTA Fiesta: PTA held a Family information Fiesta at Madison Elementary on September 13 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. It was a fun and eventful evening full of Information, Food, Music, and Prizes! MUSD Migrant Education Program would like to invite your child to participate in the upcoming Migrant Math Saturday Academy.  Dates: October 1, October 8, October 15, October 22, and October 29 Time: 7:30 AM-3:00 PM  Grade Levels: The academy is for all grade levels:  Kinder through 12th grade.  Where: Virginia Lee Rose Elementary School  1001 Lilly Street  If you are interested in registering your child to participate, please contact the Migrant Education Program Office at (559) 662-2662 Ext. 1115  Monday -Friday from 8:30 am-4:00 pm.  Space is limited, so please register your child soon. Flyer  Did you know we have  Parent Resource Centers ? The Department of Community Services & Parent Resource Centers is designed to provide parents with the resources and tools necessary to support their children's academic success and provide opportunities for parents to be involved and engaged in the education of their children. See the flyer attached for more information on our Parent Resource Centers and locations.   https://www.madera.k12.ca.us/Domain/1893   Listening Sessions FOR PARENTS OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER STUDENTS   The Department of Language and Literacy is partnering with the Department of Community Services and Parent Resource Centers in efforts to work together to improve our multilingual student-parent partnership. Join one of our sessions to let us know how WE can better support YOU! Flyer Do you have a 3rd or 4th-grade student at MUSD?  Parents & Caregivers are an important part of the learning team. To make that role a little easier, we've partnered with ParentPowered. Each week they will be sending you 3 text messages with fun facts & easy-to-use tips, aligned to your child's stage of development based on their grade, on ways to help your children learn and grow. You will also receive information on community resources to support you and your family. Keep an eye out for the text messages, they will be starting soon!   Flyer Virtual Computer Literacy Class Can't make it to our in-person Computer Literacy classes? We have a virtual Computer Literacy Class for MUSD parents offered weekly on Fridays via ZOOM. The class is bilingual and meets from 5:00 a 7:00 pm. For more information or to Register, call the MUSD Call Center at (559) 416-5879.    Flyer IN-PERSON Computer Literacy Classes for parents return!   The Department of Community Services and Parent Resource Centers is hosting a series of Bilingual Computer Literacy classes available to ALL MUSD parents. Classes meet weekly; see attached flyer for dates and locations. Parents can register for the class using the link below or call the MUSD Call Center at (559) 416-5879.   Computer Classes Flyer https://forms.gle/93oydUBpzEpUKZZM8   Mental Health Workshop Series   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 Thursday beginning September 8 at 5:30 pm. For questions or to register, you can call the MUSD Call Center at (559) 416-5879. Mental Health Workshop Flyer https://forms.gle/jVGd8aGq3Dt8dvPj9   Free In-Person Parenting Classes The Loving Solutions program is a community-based parenting skills program adopted in Madera County. The program works directly with parents to reduce family conflict and develop strong in-home prevention and intervention strategies for gang prevention. Loving Solutions is geared toward parents with young children between the ages of 5-10 years old. *Space is limited! Register today!   In-person parent class flyer Parent Project Registration & Referral Form Parent Project in-person Classes have Returned!  The Parent Project Program is a community-based parenting skills program adopted in Madera County. The program works directly with parents to reduce family conflict and develop strong in-home prevention and intervention strategies for gang prevention. Parent Project is designed specifically for parents of strong-willed or out-of-control adolescent children 11 years old and older. *Space is Limited! Register today! (559) 416-5879   Parent Classes Flyer Sign-Up Form Parent As Leaders Parents as Leaders is a new class for parents being offered by the Madera Coalition for Community Justice to help improve children's academic learning, improve school performance and culture and increase civic participation in the community. For more information, call (559) 661-1879.   Parent as Leaders Flyer Important Update   Students are no longer needed to quarantine when someone else is positive in the household unless the student themselves test positive or becomes symptomatic.   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 Testing   <-------- NEW COVID-19 TESTING SCHEDULE Students and Madera Unified employees may test at the following locations: Torres High School   Madera South High School   Mondays 9:30 am - 11:30 am Thursdays   9:30 am - 11:30 am   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, Sep 17 2022

  • Community Newsletter 9.9.2022

    Weekly Updates September 9, 2022 Madera High vs. Torres High Highlights has been featured in our latest Madera Minutes Video, showcasing the many events that have occurred over the last couple of weeks at Madera Unified. Madera South FFA Fair Winners  Rabbit Show: Reserve Grand Champion Meat Rabbit: Morelia Vieyra Santana Champion Single Fryer: Jesus Rojas Res Champion Single Fryer: Edwin Rosales Reserve in Show: Erika Mendez 1st Place Novice Showmanship: Saray Madriz Pygmy Goat 1st Place Intermediate Showmanship: Mathew Machado Reserve Champion Doe: Lesley Machado   Madera South FFA Madera South FFA has been active all week at the Madera District Fair. Students have been showing animals of all varieties and taking home awards.     Madera High Fall Rally Madera High held its annual Fall Rally in preparation for the fall sports and the annual Stadium Road Showdown. Coyotes are eager to keep the Saw back home "where it belongs." Did you know we have  Parent Resource Centers ? The Department of Community Services & Parent Resource Centers is designed to provide parents with the resources and tools necessary to support their children's academic success and provide opportunities for parents to be involved and engaged in the education of their children. See the flyer attached for more information on our Parent Resource Centers and locations.   https://www.madera.k12.ca.us/Domain/1893   Do you have a 3rd or 4th-grade student at MUSD?  Parents & Caregivers are an important part of the learning team. To make that role a little easier, we've partnered with ParentPowered. Each week they will be sending you 3 text messages with fun facts & easy-to-use tips, aligned to your child's stage of development based on their grade, on ways to help your children learn and grow. You will also receive information on community resources to support you and your family. Keep an eye out for the text messages, they will be starting soon!   Flyer Virtual Computer Literacy Class Can't make it to our in-person Computer Literacy classes? We have a virtual Computer Literacy Class for MUSD parents offered weekly on Fridays via ZOOM. The class is bilingual and meets from 5:00 a 7:00 PM. For more information or to Register, call the MUSD Call Center at (559) 416-5879.    Flyer IN-PERSON Computer Literacy Classes for parents return!   The Department of Community Services and Parent Resource Centers is hosting a series of Bilingual Computer Literacy classes available to ALL MUSD parents. Classes meet weekly; see attached flyer for dates and locations. Parents can register for the class using the link below or call the MUSD Call Center at (559) 416-5879.   Computer Classes Flyer https://forms.gle/93oydUBpzEpUKZZM8   Mental Health Workshop Series   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 Thursday beginning September 8 at 5:30 pm. For questions or to register, you can call the MUSD Call Center at (559) 416-5879. Mental Health Workshop Flyer https://forms.gle/jVGd8aGq3Dt8dvPj9   Free In-Person Parenting Classes The Loving Solutions program is a community-based parenting skills program adopted in Madera County. The program works directly with parents to reduce family conflict and develop strong in-home prevention and intervention strategies for gang prevention. Loving Solutions is geared toward parents with young children between the ages of 5-10 years old. *Space is limited! Register today!   In-person parent class flyer Parent Project Registration & Referral Form Parent Project in-person Classes have Returned!  The Parent Project Program is a community-based parenting skills program adopted in Madera County. The program works directly with parents to reduce family conflict and develop strong in-home prevention and intervention strategies for gang prevention. Parent Project is designed specifically for parents of strong-willed or out-of-control adolescent children 11 years old and older. *Space is Limited! Register today! (559) 416-5879   Parent Classes Flyer Sign-Up Form Parent As Leaders Parents as Leaders is a new class for parents being offered by the Madera Coalition for Community Justice to help improve children's academic learning, improve school performance and culture and increase civic participation in the community. For more information, call (559) 661-1879.   Parent as Leaders Flyer Important Update   Students are no longer needed to quarantine when someone else is positive in the household unless the student themselves test positive or becomes symptomatic.   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 Testing   <-------- NEW COVID-19 TESTING SCHEDULE Students and Madera Unified employees may test at the following locations: Torres High School   Madera South High School   Mondays 9:30 am - 11:30 am Thursdays   9:30 am - 11:30 am   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, Sep 10 2022

  • Community Newsletter 9.2.2022

    Weekly Updates September 2, 2022 Madera County Compact Crystal Tower Award Luncheon was held this year with MUSD Superintendent Todd Lile as one of the presenters. This year Agriland Farming was honored with the award for partnering with multiple Madera Unified Schools and beautifying campuses, serving in advisory roles, offering scholarships, providing Christmas dinners, and hosting student Ag camps. Agriland was also honored for its work with the next generation of farmers, where the goal is to get more high school students involved with local businesses and give them a head start for what comes after high school. UPDATE ON FOOTBALL GAMES!! Due to extreme heat in the Central Valley this week, Friday's High School Football games will have new times. Madera South High School has a BYE. Torres High School VS Washington Union at Madera South High School Stadium: JV Game Moved to Thursday 9/1 8 pm Varsity Game Friday 9/2 8 pm Madera High School VS Kerman at Kerman: Friday 9/2 JV Game 6 pm Varsity 8 pm For more information, here is a short video introduction to Tutor.com in English  https://youtu.be/tVe1ZR8LTuU  and in Spanish  https://youtu.be/8dEZ9ylta2I .  Please encourage your student to seek help with their academics through this valuable resource! Happy learning! Madera FFA's Sweet Corn Sale! Madera FFA's sweetcorn stand will be open on Saturday at 9:00 am for your enjoyment. The corn goes straight from the field while it's cool into cold storage to ensure we get you the freshest, best-quality product each Saturday.   We will be open on September 3rd and 10th, but those may be our final dates as the corn is reaching maturity quickly in the extreme heat.   Madera South High School Senior Sunrise 22-23 Friday morning, seniors gathered around for the Annual Senior Sunrise event at the Stadium for music, fun activities, photo ops, beverages, and of course, donuts! Madera South High School Back to School Night This week MSHS enjoyed their back-to-school night. Students and families had the opportunity to check out the classrooms, meet faculty members, and find out what is in store for this upcoming school year!   Eastin-Arcola School Eastin-Arcola 8th-grade students took a trip to the local cemetery to conduct fieldwork on their Madera Method Civil War project with Bill Coate. Golden 1 Credit Union At Monroe Elementary Recently, the team from Golden 1 Credit Union went to Monroe elementary school to donate school supplies. Monroe is very interested in continuing a partnership with the local business, as well as many other local businesses. They are very grateful for the donation from Golden 1 Credit Union. The team who went to Monroe: Maria Lopez- Marketing Officer Noel Powell- Marketing Manager Ashley Batten- Madera Branch Employee Johnny Barriga- Madera Branch Employee Francisco Mosqueda- Madera Branch Employee Araceli Beltz- Madera Branch Manager Bill Williams- Regional VP Fun Fact Mr. Mosqueda is a former Monroe Bear. He attended first through third grade. Monroe was the first school he attended when he moved to Madera!!! Migrant Education Program   MUSD Migrant Education Program hosted a Migrant Back to School Night for migrant families in the community on Tuesday, August 30. Over 70 migrant students were recognized with a certificate and a backpack donated by Valley State Prison (VSP) for participating in migrant summer services at California State University, Fresno. Another donation was provided by a former MUSD migrant student, Abraham Vasquez, owner of The Come Up Kickz. Abraham donated five pairs of shoes to five lucky students. "We are very excited to see our students giving back to our community and making a difference in the lives of our future leaders, " Blanca Bishop, Coordinator of the Migrant Education Program (MEP). A big thank you to the Student Familly Support Services Department, Educational Services Department, Physical Educational Department, Communications Department, Print Shop, Rose Elementary School, Desmond Middle School, and Madera Technical Exploration Center (Madera TEC) for hosting an educational booth and to the additional thirty community agencies who provided resources to our community. Thank you, Trustee Fleak, for attending the event; your support is very much appreciated. Thank you to Mayor Santos Garcia for sharing his migrant background with our families as he welcomed our students to an amazing school year. Did you know we have  Parent Resource Centers ? The Department of Community Services & Parent Resource Centers is designed to provide parents with the resources and tools necessary to support their children's academic success and provide opportunities for parents to be involved and engaged in the education of their children. See the flyer attached for more information on our Parent Resource Centers and locations.   https://www.madera.k12.ca.us/Domain/1893   IN-PERSON Computer Literacy Classes for parents return!   The Department of Community Services and Parent Resource Centers is hosting a series of Bilingual Computer Literacy classes available to ALL MUSD parents. Classes meet weekly; see attached flyer for dates and locations. Parents can register for the class using the link below or call the MUSD Call Center at (559) 416-5879.   Computer Classes Flyer https://forms.gle/93oydUBpzEpUKZZM8   Mental Health Workshop Series   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 Thursday beginning September 8 at 5:30 pm. For questions or to register, you can call the MUSD Call Center at (559) 416-5879. Mental Health Workshop Flyer https://forms.gle/jVGd8aGq3Dt8dvPj9   Free In-Person Parenting Classes The Loving Solutions program is a community-based parenting skills program adopted in Madera County. The program works directly with parents to reduce family conflict and develop strong in-home prevention and intervention strategies for gang prevention. Loving Solutions is geared toward parents with young children between the ages of 5-10 years old. *Space is limited! Register today!   In-person parent class flyer Parent Project in-person Classes starting SOON!  The Parent Project Program is a community-based parenting skills program adopted in Madera County. The program works directly with parents to reduce family conflict and develop strong in-home prevention and intervention strategies for gang prevention. Parent Project is designed specifically for parents of strong-willed or out-of-control adolescent children 11 years old and older. *Space is Limited! Register today!   Parent Classes Flyer Parent As Leaders Parents as Leaders is a new class for parents being offered by the Madera Coalition for Community Justice to help improve children's academic learning, improve school performance and culture and increase civic participation in the community. For more information, call (559) 661-1879.   Parent as Leaders Flyer Important Update   Students are no longer needed to quarantine when someone else is positive in the household unless the student themselves test positive or becomes symptomatic.   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 Testing   <-------- NEW COVID-19 TESTING SCHEDULE Students and Madera Unified employees may test at the following locations: Torres High School   Madera South High School   Mondays 9:30 am - 11:30 am Thursdays   9:30 am - 11:30 am   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, Sep 03 2022

  • Community Newsletter 8.26.2022

    Weekly Updates August 26, 2022 Six New MUSD Student Board members were sworn in this week! They will represent their respective schools for the 2022-2023 school year. Congratulations to all of you! For more information, here is a short video introduction to Tutor.com in English  https://youtu.be/tVe1ZR8LTuU  and in Spanish  https://youtu.be/8dEZ9ylta2I .  Please encourage your student to seek help with their academics through this valuable resource! Happy learning! MHS Club Rush Madera High held its Annual Club Rush event at lunch for students to check out booths and sign up for the variety of clubs and programs on campus. There was also music, activities, and food vendors for students to enjoy on their lunch break. Torres High School Senior Sunrise On Friday, October 26, Torres High School celebrated its FIRST graduating class with a Senior Sunrise! Students had the chance to play games, design senior crowns, and have breakfast, all while enjoying the sunrise together! We look forward to an amazing year with the Class of 2023! Torres High School Congratulations to the Torres High School Toro football team on their victory on Friday, August 19. The Torres High BULLPEN was present and brought lots of energy to the stands.   Red Pyramid Red Pyramid Staff completed Disney's Approach to Employee Engagement and Disney's Approach to Quality Service in Anaheim this week.   The Migrant Education Program would like to invite our students and families to our "Migrant Back to School Night."   Date: Tuesday, August 30, 2022 Time: 5:00 - 7:30 P.M. Family Event, Educational, and Community Resources, Food Baskets, and Backpack Give Away (While supplies last)  Location: Virginia Lee Rose 1001 Lilly St. Madera CA 93638   Special Guest: MAYOR SANTOS GARCIA, MAYOR OF MADERA COUNTY DR. ANGEL REYNA, PRESIDENT OF MADERA COMMUNITY COLLEGE  For more information, please contact MUSD Migrant Education Program (559) 662-2662 Ext. 1115  Did you know we have  Parent Resource Centers ? The Department of Community Services & Parent Resource Centers is designed to provide parents with the resources and tools necessary to support their children's academic success and provide opportunities for parents to be involved and engaged in the education of their children. See the flyer attached for more information on our Parent Resource Centers and locations.   PRC Flyer Link https://www.madera.k12.ca.us/Domain/1893   IN-PERSON Computer Literacy Classes for parents return!   The Department of Community Services and Parent Resource Centers is hosting a series of Bilingual Computer Literacy classes available to ALL MUSD parents. Classes meet weekly; see attached flyer for dates and locations. Parents can register for the class using the link below or call the MUSD Call Center at (559) 416-5879.   Computer Classes Flyer https://forms.gle/93oydUBpzEpUKZZM8   Mental Health Workshop Series   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 Thursday beginning September 8 at 5:30 pm. For questions or to register, you can call the MUSD Call Center at (559) 416-5879. Mental Health Workshop Flyer https://forms.gle/jVGd8aGq3Dt8dvPj9   Free In-Person Parenting Classes The Loving Solutions program is a community-based parenting skills program adopted in Madera County. The program works directly with parents to reduce family conflict and develop strong in-home prevention and intervention strategies for gang prevention. Loving Solutions is geared toward parents with young children between the ages of 5-10 years old. *Space is limited! Register today!   In-person parent class flyer Parent Project in-person Classes starting SOON!  The Parent Project Program is a community-based parenting skills program adopted in Madera County. The program works directly with parents to reduce family conflict and develop strong in-home prevention and intervention strategies for gang prevention. Parent Project is designed specifically for parents of strong-willed or out-of-control adolescent children 11 years old and older. *Space is Limited! Register today!   Parent Classes Flyer Important Update   Students are no longer needed to quarantine when someone else is positive in the household unless the student themselves test positive or becomes symptomatic.   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 Testing   <-------- NEW COVID-19 TESTING SCHEDULE Students and Madera Unified employees may test at the following locations: Torres High School   Madera South High School   Mondays 9:30 am - 11:30 am Thursdays   9:30 am - 11:30 am   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, Aug 27 2022

  • Community Newsletter 8.19.2022

    Weekly Updates August 19, 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. Start of the School Year 2. Student Champion Course 3. Pershing & Monroe Awarded for Highest Student Growth in the District 4. Annual Madera Unified Leadership Academy 5. VAPA Summer Program Showcase/VAPA Mural in Downtown 6. USA United Spirit Association Holds Cheer Camp for all 3 High Schools 7. Fresno State Women's Basketball Holds Camp at Torres High School 8. SEC Retreat 9. Madera High School Orientation Tutor.com for Madera Unified School District Dear Madera Unified Parents, Madera Unified School District is excited to announce that we now offer online tutoring from Tutor.com at no cost to you! All students in grades 3-12 can use the service to get help with homework, class projects, papers—even test prep! We would love to help your students be better prepared for class each day by providing one-to-one assistance when they need it most: on-demand at homework time. Tutor.com helps you help your students by: Providing Personalized, On-Demand Student Support Every Tutor.com session is one-to-one between tutor and student. There is no appointment needed, and they can access the service from home. Your students get help with their own specific questions or assignments—right when they need it. Extending the Learning Day When the bell rings at the end of the day, learning does not have to stop. Our tutors are available to help your students when they are struggling with homework after school and on the weekends. Tutors are available to them anytime, 24/7. Engaging the Student One-to-One Tutor.com is committed to student learning. Their highly vetted expert tutors will never simply provide homework answers to your students but instead guide them to find the answer on their own. Impacting Student Achievement 95% of students who use Tutor.com say it helps them complete their homework and improve their grades. Students come to class more prepared and ready to learn! Building Confident Learners Students also report that Tutor.com helps them feel more confident in their schoolwork.  Tutoring is available in all core subjects – math, science, English, social studies, and writing. Students can access live, online tutoring from the Tutor.com icon in Clever. For more information, here is a short video introduction to Tutor.com in English  https://youtu.be/tVe1ZR8LTuU  and in Spanish  https://youtu.be/8dEZ9ylta2I .  Please encourage your student to seek help with their academics through this valuable resource! Happy learning! Torres  High's  Ba ck to School Night On Tuesday, August 16, Torres High hosted and welcomed their students and families to their Back to School Night. They had food vendors for the attendees to enjoy. The families visited the classrooms and met their child's teachers. The Parent Resource Center and the Afterschool program had booths for parents to visit and receive information. Alpha  Elementary's  B ack to School Night On Wednesday, August 17, Alpha Elementary welcomed their students and families to their Back to School Night. The families visited the classrooms and met their child's teachers, and the 6th-grade teachers hosted an information meeting about camp and field trips in the cafeteria. Adam  Elementary's  B ack to School Night On Thursday, August 18, Adams Elementary welcomed their students and families to their Back to School Night. They had two food trucks, Kona Ice, cotton candy, and a snack shop. The families visited the classrooms and met their child's teachers.  It was a great turnout. Amazing work, Allstars!  Back to School Night Photo Collages Check out the back-to-school night photos from Howard Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, and Madera High.   The Migrant Education Program would like to invite our students and families to our "Migrant Back to School Night."   Date: Tuesday, August 30, 2022 Time: 5:00 - 7:30 P.M. Family Event, Educational, and Community Resources, Food Baskets, and Backpack Give Away (While supplies last)  Location: Virginia Lee Rose 1001 Lilly St. Madera CA 93638   Special Guest: MAYOR SANTOS GARCIA, MAYOR OF MADERA COUNTY DR. ANGEL REYNA, PRESIDENT OF MADERA COMMUNITY COLLEGE  For more information, please contact MUSD Migrant Education Program (559) 662-2662 Ext. 1115  Did you know we have  Parent Resource Centers ? The Department of Community Services & Parent Resource Centers is designed to provide parents with the resources and tools necessary to support their children's academic success and provide opportunities for parents to be involved and engaged in the education of their children. See the flyer attached for more information on our Parent Resource Centers and locations.   PRC Flyer Link https://www.madera.k12.ca.us/Domain/1893   IN-PERSON Computer Literacy Classes for parents return!   The Department of Community Services and Parent Resource Centers is hosting a series of Bilingual Computer Literacy classes available to ALL MUSD parents. Classes meet weekly; see attached flyer for dates and locations. Parents can register for the class using the link below or call the MUSD Call Center at (559) 416-5879.   Computer Classes Flyer https://forms.gle/93oydUBpzEpUKZZM8   Mental Health Workshop Series   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 Thursday beginning September 8 at 5:30 pm. For questions or to register, you can call the MUSD Call Center at (559) 416-5879. Mental Health Workshop Flyer https://forms.gle/jVGd8aGq3Dt8dvPj9   Free In-Person Parenting Classes The Loving Solutions program is a community-based parenting skills program adopted in Madera County. The program works directly with parents to reduce family conflict and develop strong in-home prevention and intervention strategies for gang prevention. Loving Solutions is geared toward parents with young children between the ages of 5-10 years old. *Space is limited! Register today!   In-person parent class flyer Parent Project in-person Classes starting SOON!  The Parent Project Program is a community-based parenting skills program adopted in Madera County. The program works directly with parents to reduce family conflict and develop strong in-home prevention and intervention strategies for gang prevention. Parent Project is designed specifically for parents of strong-willed or out-of-control adolescent children 11 years old and older. *Space is Limited! Register today!   Parent Classes Flyer Important Update   Students are no longer needed to quarantine when someone else is positive in the household unless the student themselves test positive or becomes symptomatic.   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 Testing   <-------- NEW COVID-19 TESTING SCHEDULE Students and Madera Unified employees may test at the following locations: Torres High School   Madera South High School   Mondays 9:30 am - 11:30 am Thursdays   9:30 am - 11:30 am   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, Aug 20 2022

  • Community Newsletter 8.12.2022

    Weekly Updates August 12, 2022 New MUSD We Believe Video Feature!  Fresno State  Women's Basketball Team and Torres High School Girls Basketball Program put together a free youth girls basketball camp at Matilda Torres High School. Rose Elementary's Back to School Night On Wednesday, August 10, Rose Elementary welcomed their students and families to their Back to School Night. Mr. Navarro began the night in the Rose Hall, where he presented his staff to all of the families in attendance. The families visited the classrooms and met their child's teachers. The Parent Resource Center and the Afterschool program had booths for parents to visit and receive information. Adams Elementary Welcomes the 22/23 School Year   On August 8, the Adams Allstars were welcomed back for the 22/23 school year. It was an exciting and emotional time for the kindergarten students and their parents. Mr. Gregor complimented the kindergarten students because they had the best All-Star line while walking to their classroom.  Chavez Elementary Welcomes the 22/23 School Year On August 8, the Chavez Champions were welcomed back for the 22/23 school year. The campus was filled with lots of smiles and joy.  Eastin-Arcola Elementary Welcomes the 22/23 School Year On August 8, the Eastin-Arcola Wildcats began their 22/23 school year. The staff spent the week building connections with their students to ensure they felt comfortable and safe. They also introduced or reviewed the Student Bill of Rights with their students to ensure the students know their rights as an MUSD student. Jefferson Middle School Welcomes the 22/23 School Year On August 8, Jefferson Middle School welcomed their Patriots back to campus. It was an exciting and nerve-wracking time for incoming 7th graders. Have a great year, Patriots! ParentSquare Notifications Screen for ParentSquare App You can see all your notifications across all your schools in one place. To easily locate a recent notification received on your mobile phone, go to the Notifications Screen. You will see all your latest notifications for posts, events, alerts, etc. From the mobile app, tap the bell icon 🔔  in the upper right. View all notifications sent to your app for the last 12 weeks. You can view when the notification was received. Users with more than one school can view the sender's school name.  Tap on a notification to view the entire post/event/alert related to that notification. If you don't see any recent notifications, check your settings. ParentSquare notification settings . Mobile device notifications: App notifications must be turned ON. Bus Schedules for 2022-2023 Click on the link to view each school site's bus routes. Bus Schedules Link School Year Calendar 2022-2023 Click on the link to view  the school calendar. S chool Calendar 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   <-------- NEW COVID-19 TESTING SCHEDULE Students and Madera Unified employees may test at the following locations: Torres High School   Madera South High School   Mondays 9:30 am - 11:30 am Thursdays   9:30 am - 11:30 am 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, Aug 13 2022

  • Community Newsletter 8.5.2022

    Weekly Updates August 5, 2022 Greetings Parents, As we prepare to begin the new school year, we ask everyone to watch this important message from Superintendent Lile.  Bus Schedules for 2022-2023 Click on the link to view each school site's bus routes. Bus Schedules Link School Year Calendar 2022-2023 Click on the link to view  the school calendar. S chool Calendar Link Are you interested in English Classes for Non-English Speakers? To register for Beginning Reading, Writing, Grammar, Listening, and Speaking Classes, stop by Madison Elementary School on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at 9:00 AM or 6:00 PM. If you have any questions, please call the MUSD Call Center at (559) 416-5879.  Flyer Link All My Sons Tickets are on sale for All My Sons, a play by Arthur Miller, presented by Madera Theatre Project, July 28-August 6 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 Click Here for Tickets 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   <-------- NEW COVID-19 TESTING SCHEDULE Students and Madera Unified employees may test at the following locations: Torres High School   Torres High School   Mondays 9:30 am - 11:30 am Thursday   9:30 am - 11:30 am   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, Aug 06 2022

  • Community Newsletter 7.29.2022

    Weekly Updates July 29, 2022 *****Please Read***** Greetings Parents,   Due to employee professional development days, on Monday, August 1, school offices  will not be open to parents to assist with student registration. Registration support will resume on Tuesday, August 2. We apologize in advance for the inconvenience. To register your child online on your own, visit the district website and follow the steps for your child. Registration Link Thank you,   Greetings Parents, As we prepare for the new school year, we will have COVID-19 Rapid at-home testing kits available for students at their school sites starting Tuesday, August 2. Parents can pick up the test kits at their child's respective school. Even though test kits will be available to students, a negative test will not be required to return to school. If a student tests positive, they will have to follow the current protocols set by the California Department of Public Health . The district understands the importance of returning safely from summer break and wants to re-emphasize its commitment to providing in-person instruction while keeping our students and employees healthy. These at-home testing kits will provide another tool to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in our community and keep our students safe in the classroom, where the district believes they learn best. Thank you for your support, All My Sons Tickets are on sale for All My Sons, a play by Arthur Miller, presented by Madera Theatre Project, July 28-August 6 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 Click Here for Tickets Torres High School On July 28, Fresno State Women's Basketball Team and Torres High School Girls Basketball Program put together a free youth girls basketball camp at Torres High School. The skills camp housed over 100 Madera Unified incoming 3rd through 8th-grade girls. Fresno State Women's Basketball Head Coach Jaime White and Torres High School Basketball Coach Jose Villalobos were in charge of the one-day event aimed at giving Madera Unified students the opportunity to learn from experienced student-athlete college players. Madera South High School Congratulations to baseball stand-out and 3.45 GPA student-athlete Murf Gray, who will continue his career at Fresno State this fall. Gray became part of history by leading the Stallions to its first-ever Central Section baseball championship! Click on the link to read his full story in  The Madera Tribune  story here: https://www.maderatribune.com/.../gray-readies-for-fresno...     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   <-------- NEW COVID-19 TESTING SCHEDULE COMING SOON! Students and Madera Unified employees may test at the following locations: Torres High School   Madera South High School   Mondays 9:30 am - 12:30 pm 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm     Wednesdays 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Tuesday  9:30 am -12:30 pm   Thursdays  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, Jul 30 2022