January 11, 2013

Thank you for supporting Multicultural Day 2012

Madison Multicultural Day 2012 was a true celebration of this community’s rich diverse cultures. It was a great opportunity for the Madison students to learn about our many differences as well as the multiple ways we are all alike. A large group of volunteers pulled together this event, including parents, grandparents, extended family members, local business owners and former Madison families. So many Madison families donated supplies and other items that we could not possibly list all of them here. Please know that your support and generosity are truly appreciated.

Co-chairs: Amy Spayth, Katie McBride, Susan Nordmark

Kindergarten – Mexico: Kirsten Borrink, Louise Kirkman and Nicole Klotz (Grade Level Coordinators); Linda Brennan, Gina Caputo, Heidi Corrente, Megan Day, Linda Doherty, Monica Fahey, Becca Hary, Jeanett Hurtado, Kevin Klotz, Kelly Masse, Evelyn Mosca, Melisa Oker, Martha Savage, and Anne Valente. Also, Yolanda Chairez and Oscar Ramirez (from Language Stars)

1st Grade – Asia: Tricia Webber (Grade Level Coordinators); Sue Adkins and Sybil Scaccia (Grade Level Leaders); Heddy Alba, Dale Allred, Shama Bharadwa, Anjali Bharadwa, Abe Hong, Scott Johnson, Annie Kim, Danny Kim, Marla Mothershed, Jennifer Sutherland and George Seiler. Also, Master Yeon Soo Kim and Master Ellen Sweeney (from Yong-In USA Martial Arts)

2nd Grade – Europe: Bob McBride, Alis Priebe and Theresa VanWinkle (Grade Level Leaders); Terry Bagley, Julie Fasano, Julie Garnache, Shannon Graves and Terri McCue, Florence Ostdick. Also, Jillian Schouten (from Language Stars) and Barbara McNulty, Julia Robleski and Annie Vail (from McNulty Irish Dancers)

3rd Grade – Pacific Rim: Stacy Circelli, Janet Mathis and Lisa Szudarski (Grade Level Leaders); Sheri Badgley, Krista Caprini, Leigh Ann Gaul, Jennifer Pashup Graham, Heather Herr, Kyu Kim, Lynn Lehman, Amy Schmidt and Kevin Worobec. Also, John Perhay (from Illinois Institute of Diving)

4th Grade – Latin America: Debbie Buttell, Dani deLeon, Jody Gosain, Susan Nordmark, and Stacy Slater (Grade Level Leaders); Joo Chang, Kim Cooper, Michele Foster, Christine Kroeze, Lisa Maher, Stephanie Powell, Heidi Russeau, Guy Spayth, Amy Tavolino, Esther Torne, Jaime Torne. Also, Jed Walker (from Two Left Feet)

5th Grade – Africa: Gail DaVall (Grade Level Coordinator); Lisa Benjamin, Russ Hooper and Dawnelle Muff (Grade Level Leaders); Fatma Buho, Tiffany Cochran, Bruce Lauer, Rene Lauer, Michael Lauer, Bobby Lauer, Julie Hardwick Leonard, Anne Nigrelli, Kevin Wagner and Penny Wilson.

Luncheon and breakfast – Michele Triscik (Luncheon Coordinator); Marianne Kratz and Susan Sanders (Breakfast Coordinators); Sarah Johnson, and additional PTA hospitality members who so graciously donated breakfast items.

Morning greeters - Gail West-Hooper and Sarah Johnson

Passport team – Sandy Armstrong, Amy Bornheimer, Michele Foster, Jaime Kammerzell and Erin Meitzler

WWSHS Key Club members

Outside sponsors, presenters and donors:

Ken Bellings

Capri Pizza and Pasta

China Star

Chipotle

Costco-Bloomingdale

Dominick's-Danada Square

Illinois Institute of Diving

Jewel

Language Stars

McNulty Irish Dancers

Noodles & Company

Ultra Foods

Target- Warrenville

Uncle Julio's La Hacienda

Jed Walker of Two Left Feet

Yong-In USA Martial Arts

Special thanks to Mrs. DiOrio, Mrs. Prescott, Mrs. Steeno and Mrs. McCafferty in the Madison office and to the Madison custodial staff for their tremendous dedication and help with this day. Additional thanks to Mr. Callahan and the Madison faculty and staff. Your support and efforts continue to be valued and appreciated.

Multicultural Day would not have happened without the collaboration, time and talents of so many people. Please forgive us if we have missed a name - each individual’s talents are truly appreciated. Thank you again for helping to make Multicultural Day a wonderful experience for our Madison students.

Rescheduled date for yearbook group photos

Color Portraits will be taking group photos for the2012-13Madison School yearbook during lunch on Fri.,Jan.25 in the gym.

•Orchestra (no instruments)

•Band (no instruments)

•Chorus

•Patrol (with belts)

•Chess Club (with shirt, if available)

•Battle of the Books (with shirt, if available)

•Before and After School Program

•Spanish Club

•Reflections Finalists

•Math Club

If your child belongs to any of the groups listed above, please have them available during lunchtime to participate in the group photos that day. There will be no retakes. Kindergartenerswho wish to be included must arrive by 12:30 p.m. and be accompanied by a parent. Any questions, please contact Dawn Draus at

(630) 221-1514 or .

Remember to save your Ultra Foods receipts

Turn in your Ultra Food receipts dated between Sept. 27, 2012 and Jan. 27, 2013, and Madison will receive five percent of the total receipts. A collection box is in the office.

Consider volunteering for the winter carnival

You will soon receive a volunteer form in your oldest child’s backpack.If you can help out with the winter carnival on Feb. 8, please fill out the form and send it to school. We need many volunteers to run this event. You will receive more details about the event soon.

Recycle your holiday lights

The Go Green committee will collect your old holiday lights and recycle them. Simply drop them off in the bin in the office through the end of January. Please remember to place them in a closed bag so no one gets cut if they’re dropped.

Designate Madison School to receive funds from Target

When you use a Target card, you can designate Madison School to receive up to 1% of your purchases. Right now, about 80 families participate. Last school year, Madison School received more than $2000. Go out to the PTA page of the Madison section of for more information.

Jefferson accepting applications for 2013-2014 school year

The Jefferson Early Childhood Center is now accepting applications for registration for the 2013-2014 tuition program. The application is posted on the Jefferson website

Children must be three or four years of age by September 1, 2013, and must be toilet trained to be eligible for enrollment.

Classes run Tuesday through Friday from 9:15 – 11:45 a.m. or 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. and will follow the District 200 school calendar. The fee for the tuition-based program is $235.00 per month. Questions regarding the application process may be directed to the Jefferson office at (630) 682-2474.

PACE testing will begin in Spring 2013

In March/April 2013, the Program of Accelerated Curriculum and Enrichment (PACE) will host testing for currently enrolled 2nd through 5th grade students.

Students currently in PACE classes do not need to re-test for 2013-2014. Students may be recommended for testing by their teacher and/or parent. The deadline for a parent to request PACE testing is Fri., Jan. 25, 2013. For more information, view the PTA page of the Madison section of

Save the dates

Click on the calendar on the Madison section of to view upcoming dates. See below for some highlights:

Jan. 17 Memos deadline

Jan. 18-Jan. 21 No school

Jan. 23 Market Day pickup, 3:30 p.m.

Jan. 25 Group yearbook photos, lunchtime, gym

Jan. 25 Deadline to request PACE testing

Feb. 4 Memos deadline

Feb. 7 PTA general meeting

Feb. 8 Winter carnival, 5-8:30 p.m.

Feb. 15-18 No school

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