Welcome to the new Bear Facts web site.

Madrona Bear Facts We hope you find both timely and ongoing information that is helpful. The information included is provided by the staff, parents and student members of our Madrona Integrated Team. Check here often for important information about Madrona K-8.

09 March 2010

Calendar of Upcoming Events

March 8th to 12th – Support Staff Appreciation Week
March 10th – Coffee Hour with Lynda & Craig at 3:00PM
March 11th – Parent Tour at 9:45AM
March 14th – Daylight Savings Begins
March 16th – MIT Meeting at 7:00PM (6:00-7:00 Board, 7:00-8:00 General)
March 17th – St. Patrick’s Day
March 18th – Early Release at 12:20PM
March 19th – Non-Student Day
March [...]

11 March 2010

Seattle Times & MMB Peeps Contest

We want you to create a sculpture, scene, or photographic creation with those tasty colored Peeps. See this link for more information on the Seattle Times gallery: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/living/2011177174_peeps28.html?cmpid=2628. More details to come in this Friday’s MMB, but in summary the deadline for Seattle Times PEEPS submissions is March 22nd, the MMB deadline for PEEP submission is [...]

09 March 2010

Support Staff Appreciation Week!

Let’s appreciate our wonderful support staff! March 8th-12th is the week to share our appreciation to Madrona Staff. Thank you Madrona Support Staff! Madrona really appreciates all your hard work!

09 March 2010

All School Talent Show!

Singing, dancing, juggling, comedy, whatever your talent – don’t leave it hidden! Come entertain us at the Madrona talent show.  All Madrona families (staff included) are encouraged to participate. Soloists, groups, family bands, all are welcome. Auditions are Tuesday March 23rd from 4:00 to 6:00PM.  If you cannot attend auditions on this day, please contact [...]

09 March 2010

Scrip is Perfect for Support Staff Appreciation Week!

This week we have the opportunity to appreciate those that may not normally get thanked:  Office staff, Custodians, School lunch person, DHH interpreters, and Paraeducators. Stop by the Scrip table Monday and Friday from 9:00 to 9:45AM and pick up something as a way of saying Thanks!  You can also place your order on ShopwithScrip.com and [...]

02 March 2010

Doodle for Google Logo Design Contest

Doodle for Google homepage logo design contest announced!  Students: Gather your art supplies and submit your drawing for the Doodle for Google contest.  Entries may only be submitted on behalf of schools, and Madrona has registered to participate in this annual contest.  Madrona’s deadline is Tuesday, March 23rd. Six entries will be selected by a team of [...]

02 March 2010

Student Safety!

We have a growing number of students arriving to school prior to 9:00AM, which poses safety issues on campus.  Unfortunately we do not have the resources to provide supervision for children before school, and so unless a student is coming to participate in a pre-scheduled, supervised activity, they cannot be on campus before 9:00AM.  Once [...]

02 March 2010

Oliver! Candy Grams

$1.50 for Hershey’s Bar with Oliver wrap or $4 for a top hat filled with candy. You may order a candy gram for your actor/student/friend by returning the form to the Oliver box by the office. Order forms will come home on March 10th!  We will also be selling outside the office most mornings starting [...]

02 March 2010

After School Madrona K-8 Chess Club

Spring Chess Club will begin THURSDAY April 8th and go until June 3rd. Chess Club will be on Thursdays from 4:00 to 5:00PM. Any students in grades K-8 who are interested in learning or increasing their knowledge of chess are invited to join. For full details and registration form click here or pick up the [...]

02 March 2010

MIT Job Openings

Art Walk Silent Auction Coordinator
Each year Madrona hosts an Art Walk where parents, teachers, and students come together to view and celebrate wonderful works of art created by each other.  Last year, as part of the event, we had a silent art auction where people were able to place bids on the art pieces they [...]

24 February 2010

Parent Meetings With Nick Brossoit

Superintendent Nick Brossoit will meet with interested parents in the month of March.  He will discuss the work of the district and our schools as well as open the floor to any questions from those in attendance.  The schedule is:

March 3, SW Quadrant schools @ EWH Theater (Madrona is in the SW Quadrant)
March 10, NW Quadrant schools @ [...]

24 February 2010

MIT Extra Curricular Activities

Pick up flyers in the family room for MTYAA, Pacific League & Alderwood 2010 Baseball sign ups, Winter Basketball Camps , Basketball Cheer Camp at MHS, MHS Dance Team Dance Clinic, Sno-King Spring Sports, Edmonds Shoreline Snow sports, Campfire, Girl Scouts, YMCA, Boy Scouts, Theater & More!
Volunteers Needed – Can You Help?
The Science Materials Center [...]

09 February 2010

Oliver! Tickets on Sale Now

Ticket sales for Oliver! have begun. Come to the counter in front of the Office weekdays from 9:10 to 9:30.  Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. Charles cast ASL interpreted performances are on Thursday, March 25th at 7:00PM and Saturday, March 27th at 2:00PM and 7:00PM. Dickens cast performances are Friday, March [...]

09 February 2010

Brown Paper Bag Tickets

If you buy theater or performance tickets through Brown Paper Bag.com, check the “Education” box at the bottom of the page, and Madrona gets a donation!

31 January 2010

Deadline for Submissions For Notes From The Office Is Tuesday At Noon

For next day (Wed) Notes ~ email your submissions to madronaofficenotes@gmail.com by noon Tuesday. Thanks!

18 October 2009

General Mill’s Boxtops for Education

Each Box Top is worth $0.10 to Madrona, which can really add up: MIT just cashed a check for $538 for Boxtops! Please keep clipping the Box Tops for Education labels from products sold by General Mills, including Betty Crocker, Cheerios, Juicy Juice, Pillsbury, Yoplait Kids yogurt, Kleenex, Kotex, Chex, Cascadian Farms, and Avery office supplies. Also, [...]

18 October 2009

Campbell’s Labels for Education

Over the past few years, Madrona has purchased hundreds of dollars worth of sports equipment through the Campbell Soup Company’s Labels for Education program. Simply look for the Labels for Education logo and UPC on products like Campbell’s soup, SpaghettiOs, V8, Prego spaghetti sauce, Swanson broth and Pepperidge Farm’s Goldfish crackers. Clip the UPC and point value (if [...]

18 October 2009

Best Way to Reach Your Volunteer Program Manager

If you want to reach Kim Magana, our Volunteer Program Manager, the best way is email. Please send Kim email at kimmagana@msn.com.