South Fork Elementary

Mrs. Stears class was able to complete their kindness mission by heart-attacking TWO other classrooms out at Burton school. Way to SPREAD KINDNESS secret agents! When was the last time you did an act of kindness?! Request a Kindness Mission today.: https://forms.gle/ENWwQ1L1rabfh9tt5 #wearemadison #randomactsofkindness #spreadkindness #startwithhello

These students did a TOP NOTCH JOB in completing their Kindness Mission. They wrote Thank You notes to people in their lives! WELL DONE AGENTS OF KINDNESS! When was the last time you did an act of kindness?! Request a Kindness Mission today.: https://forms.gle/ENWwQ1L1rabfh9tt5 #wearemadison #randomactsofkindness #spreadkindness

Dear Parents, The holiday season is here, and as colder weather has settled in, questions often arise as to when we enact school closures. Here are the Madison 321 general guidelines: 1-Are the weather conditions too dangerous for students and staff to travel? The safety of our students and staff members is the primary consideration when deciding whether or not to close schools. Because winter weather is unpredictable, the district administrative team is up very early on potentially harmful or extremely cold weather mornings to determine if children are safe to attend schools. In addition to personally driving on town and county roads, we also confer and consult with the county road supervisor, city police / Highway Patrol, and surrounding school district transportation supervisors to assess overall road conditions. If the roads are deemed unsafe, we close school. 2- Is the temperature 20 degrees below Fahrenheit? We take temperature readings from three different areas in the county: Madison Middle School, Burton Elementary, and South Fork Elementary, and then average the temperature findings. The 20 below Fahrenheit mark was established because that is the temperature when it is dangerous to be outdoors. In addition, it is the temperature when diesel fuel begins to gel which creates great difficulty in starting and operating school buses. Though 20 below is the established mark for school closure, it is not a hard and fast rule, and school closures based on low temperatures often become a subjective decision. In addition, the wind chill is generally not factored into the low temperature decision. Regardless of the district decision, please remember, as parents, that ultimately the responsibility rests with you whether or not to permit your child to attend school. Following a decision to close school, a call is first made to the Board of Trustees Chair, the Principals, district supervisors, and then a swift reach is sent home to parents and guardians. We also post notices on our social media sites to get the word out to all parents, staff, and students as soon as possible. * Clothing note: Throughout the cold winter months, please dress your children appropriately. Layered clothing, head coverings such as hats, caps, earmuffs, plus gloves, and proper footwear are essential.

Bobcat Nation- HELP A LOCAL FAMILY HAVE A CHRISTMAS! The Madison Secret Santa needs YOUR help! We have more families needing help, then the help we have lined up so far. Sign up to adopt a family, pull a virtual giving tree ornament or make a cash/venmo (@wearemadison) donation. Anything helps! Feel free to call 208-359-1256 or e-mail goudyj@msd321.com with any questions. THANK YOU! Sign Up Here: https://forms.gle/YA3dAkBw9AX7gw3k9

They are student athletes who, over their years together, become a tight knit family. These kids have some serious grit, strength and endurance! They ARE Bobcats, through and through. Don't believe me?! Come see for yourself! Check out the winter sports schedule at msd321.com for their and all winter sports schedules! #wearemadison

Another Top Secret Kindness Mission COMPLETED! Well done Lucy Allred! I am sure you made someone day with this compliment! When was the last time you did an act of kindness?! Request a Kindness Mission today.: https://forms.gle/ENWwQ1L1rabfh9tt5 #wearemadison #randomactsofkindness #spreadkindness

LAST DAY FOR THE Madison Food Services ANNUAL KITCHEN FAIR KNOCK A FEW ITEMS OFF OF YOUR SHOPPING LIST! FRIDAY 10:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. THE SALE IS LOCATED AT 290 N. 1ST E. • ENTER THROUGH THE NORTH END OF THE BUILDING. 290 NORTH 1ST EAST • 208.359.3260 • MSD321.COM (PROCEEDS USED FOR FOOD SERVICES EMPLOYEE TRAINING AND LOCAL SECRET SANTA PROGRAMS.)

Another Kindness Mission complete! Well done Secret Agent! When was the last time you did an act of kindness?! Request a Kindness Mission today.: https://forms.gle/ENWwQ1L1rabfh9tt5 #wearemadison #randomactsofkindness #spreadkindness

Mrs Powell's 5th grade class completed a Kindness Mission for part of the Start With Hello Campaign. Their mission....Stand on the side of the road and hold motivational posters/signs. Well done! #wearemadison #kindnessmission #randomactsofkindness #spreadkindness

Know a Veteran that you would love to receive a care package this holiday season?! Give us their info by clicking the link below. Please ensure that you fill it out exactly as it should appear on the package! https://forms.gle/oM7m81qLYqfYsLKL6

HELLO Bobcat Nation As part of Start With Hello week, we challenge YOU to perform a random act of kindness before the weekend! Having trouble thinking of one? No worries! Request a Top Secret Kindness Mission and be assigned one by our Kindness Agents. You can request as an individual, family, group, class, club, team or business and it will be e-mailed to you! Take the challenge and help us spread the ripple of kindness in our community! Request Secret Mission Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHmDt-zAk38UZJ8WJqlw5V7lJtV-LHzYHhv4tY6WmLs7V7og/viewform

Don't miss the Madison Food Services Annual KITCHEN FAIR November 14-18. The hours will be Monday - Thursday, 10:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and Friday 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The sale is located at 290 N. 1st E. Enter through the north end of the building. Knock a few items off your Christmas Shopping list and pick up some fresh baked goods for Thanksgiving! (Proceeds used for Food Services employee training and Local Secret Santa Program.)

Have extra candy? Kiddos get too much? Have the desire to take advantage of the after holiday sales on candy? Donate to Madison! Leave in the office of your child's school OR bring to the MEC (60 west main) Mon-fri 8-4 pm by Nov 14 #wearemadison

HELLO Bobcat Nation! Kindness is rippling through our classrooms, schools and community as more and more people join the movement. Have you joined yet?! There is no wrong time to start! Today, we challenge you to start with meeting someone new! Wondering what to say?! JUST START WITH HELLO! For a list of conversation starters or children and youth 'interview a classmate' template, visit our website: https://www.msd321.com/page/startwithhello While there, don't forget to request a TOP SECRET KINDNESS MISSION for yourself, family, class, school, business, club or any other group!

Happy 'HELLO'WEEN Bobcats! We are so excited to be starting the Start With Hello movement TODAY! We have a challenge for YOU today. . . . "Say hello to everyone you see. Put down the device, make eye contact and SAY HELLO! (At the store, park, in class, at recess, at lunch, in the halls....everywhere!) Check out our website to see how YOU, your family, your class, your school and your community can help spread kindness! https://www.msd321.com/page/startwithhello Remember, kindness starts with YOU!

HELLO Parents and Rexburg Community- We need your help with Start With Hello week! Join our morning Hello Krew on Monday and/or Friday morning or join us for No One Eats Alone Day on Friday. We have a Krew at each school as the busses arrive greeting the kids, passing out a small item and spreading/encouraging kindness! These Krews start at 7:40am and require nothing but your presence! No One Eats Alone Day will take place at each school next Friday, Nov. 4. Times vary, please let us know if interested and we can get you a time and school. If interested in joining this kindness movement, you can sign up by calling 208-359-1256 or e-mail goudyj@msd321.com. We will get you assigned to a school and get you a HELLO t-shirt for being a volunteer! Thank you and have a wonderful day! (to read more about the Start With Hello Campaign, visit our 'News' section on the homepage)

Start With Hello is just around the corner in our schools (Oct. 31-Nov.4), but it is never too early to start by sharing more kindness! Kick the campaign off with us by joining the movement, TODAY! Pick one challenge each day and watch as the ripple begins to spread in your life, class, office, school, home and/or community. The more people who join, the further the reach . Go ahead. Start! It really is as easy as saying hello! Visit our website and click Start With Hello in NEWS for more info on how to join. https://www.msd321.com/page/startwithhello

If you’re looking for a great way to get your young boys or girls a base for any other sports bring them to wrestling. They start October 17th 6pm at the Madison High School. Madison Wrestling Club 2022 Fall Season WHO: All youth interested in wrestling from PK-6th grade. WHEN: The Fall season starts Monday October 17th at 6pm at the High School wrestling room. The Fall season will run through week of December 3rd. SIGN UPS: Signups will happen at the first few practices on October 17th and 19th at 6pm at the high school. From there we will go over the different practice times for all levels. We have great instruction and lots of fun! Remember you can earn MATBUCKS and redeem for Prizes! WHERE: Practices are held at the High School Mondays and Wednesdays. Level 1& 2 will be from 6pm – 7pm. Level 3 will be from 7pm – 8:30pm. The MWC will help determine level. If there are too many wrestlers, we will separate Levels 1&2, with Level 1 from 5-6pm the same nights. COST: The Cost for the Fall Season is $55. This price covers the building rental, insurance, Madison Wrestling Club T-Shirt, entry into 1 local tournament and covers the Fall Season. CONTACT INFO: chubbsypeterson@hotmail.com. Aaron Peterson 801-602-3312 Find us on Facebook under Madison Wrestling Club. SE HABLA ESPANOL

It's time to end Homecoming week with a BANG, or in other words, OUR HOCO PARADE! Nothing screams school spirt like this parade! Pull on your red shirt and bring the kids out to come support our BOBCAT NATION! ***The route starts in front of the Madison Education Center (former Jr. High 60 West Main), goes down Main street and turns down 3rd East (west side of smith park)

Madison School District is excited to announce the district wide implementation of a new anonymous tip line to report bullying, violence, drugs or harm. The program is called SEE, TELL, NOW! There are THREE ways to make a report. Go to www.seetellnow.org to explore and become familiar with them all! When you SEE something, TELL someone, NOW! SEE When you are in and around your school, simply be aware of your surroundings. You may notice something that doesn’t seem right, looks odd or is simply out of the ordinary. TELL Tell someone at your school or call the police – but tell someone. We want to know what’s happening at your school, and your observations are important NOW Do it NOW. Don’t wait, don’t hesitate. If something looks out of place to you, it likely is. When it comes to the safety of our children, it’s always a better idea to be safe rather than sorry.