Dodger families,
We hope that this message finds you and your loved ones healthy. As you know, the MPS District Goals assert our commitment to the high achievement of all students and the empowerment of every child. Recently, our elementary PTOs have responded to this call by securing a unique opportunity for our parents to learn more about the social and emotional needs of children from a widely respected expert in the field of child development and psychology, Dr. Maurice Elias. To learn more about this event and other matters of importance to our community, please consider the topics below.
Elementary PTOs are generously hosting an SEL workshop for parents with Dr. Elias of Rutgers University on Thursday, 1/27 at 7:30pm.
Please join our PTOs for this important presentation with Dr. Maurice Elias, Professor of Psychology, Director of Rutgers’ Social Emotional and Character Development Lab, Co-Director of the Ruggers-based Academy for SEL in Schools, and member of the Leadership Teams for SEL4NJ and SEL4US. Dr. Elias will be presenting on a range of topics affecting elementary school students and their families such as emotional regulation, navigating peer conflict, and resiliency. MPS is grateful for the generosity and efforts of the KRS, CAS, and TJS PTOs. We strongly encourage elementary parents to attend.
The 2022 Superintendent Coffees will focus on Long Term Facilities Planning and other district improvement efforts
These virtual public forums welcome parent engagement on a monthly basis, usually on the evening before the Board Meeting. Each session begins with a presentation from the district leadership team on a timely matter of importance, and is followed by a Q&A session for attendees. This Spring, our meetings will focus primarily on the finalization of the district Long Term Facilities Plan. Please see our dedicated Facilities Planning webpage for more information. Additional coffee topics will be announced in advance of each event. Links for the Coffees will be emailed and posted to the website on the day of the session. We hope that you join us.
COVID rates are in decline; MPS Rules for Return are available on the district website.
As the NJDOH periodically updates their guidance, please continue to rely on the MPS Rules for Return on the district website. Our site is updated once new NJDOH guidance is reviewed by our administration, health professionals, and the Madison Department of Health. As a reminder, individuals with COVID-like symptoms should stay home, consult the Rules for Return, and contact their school nurse.
Thank you for taking the time to consider these important updates. Please also note that Superintendent Mark Schwarz will be presenting a summary of the 2021 State of the Schools Address to the Borough Council at their virtual meeting this Monday, January 24, 2022. If you have not viewed the recorded presentation and would like to hear an overview of the Address, please join the Council meeting virtually at 8pm.
I hope that the coming weeks continue to bring fewer COVID cases and increased opportunities to enjoy your friends and family.
Upcoming Events:
Feb 10 - Superintendent Coffee
Feb 15 - BOE Meeting
Feb 21 - Schools Closed - Presidents Day
Feb 22 - Schools Closed - Staff Professional Development
Mar 14 - Superintendent Coffee
Mar 15 - BOE Meeting
Mar 21-25 - Schools Closed - Spring Break
Apr 14 - Schools Closed - Good Friday
Apr 25 - Superintendent Coffee
Apr 26 - BOE Meeting
May 10 - Special BOE Meeting for Personnel
May 23 - Superintendent Coffee
May 24 - BOE Meeting
May 30 - Schools Closed - Memorial Day
May 31 - Schools Closed - Staff Professional Development
June 14 - Last day of school
June 20 - Superintendent Coffee
June 21 - BOE Meeting
July 18 - Superintendent Coffee
July 19 - BOE Meeting
Aug 22 - Superintendent Coffee
Aug 23 - BOE meeting
Aug 29 - First day of school
Sept 5 - Schools Closed - Labor Day
Sept 19 - Superintendent Coffee
Sept 20 - BOE Meeting
Sept 26 - Schools Closed - Rosh Hashanah
Oct 5 - Schools Closed - Yom Kippur
Oct 17 - Schools Closed - Staff Professional Development
Oct 17 - Superintendent Coffee
Oct 18 - BOE Meeting
Nov 10-11 - Schools Closed - NJEA Convention
Nov 14 - Superintendent Coffee
Nov 15 - BOE Meeting
Nov 24-25 - Schools Closed - Thanksgiving
Dec 12 - Superintendent Coffee
Dec 13 - BOE Meeting
Dec 26-Dec 30 - Schools Closed - Winter Break
Jan 3 - Board Reorganization Meeting