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| Vol. II No. 5 | February 27, 2007 | |
Leading Off MMSD recognition awards' tradition continuesWho are this year's winners and nominees for the Distinguished Service Award, MMSD's highest honor for meritorious contributions? The answers are here. And the date for the Recognition Awards ceremony is March 26. More...  The new school name: now's the time to give feedbackThe suggested names for the new elementary school in Linden Park are all in, and until March 21 you can provide feedback online about the 39 suggested names. More...  Snowstorm brings out the bestWhile most of us stayed home and avoided the hazardous weather and driving conditions the weekend of February 24, Building Services staff was out plowing and shoveling in order to prepare school parking lots and sidewalks for students and staff on Monday. More...  In cold weather, keeping the wheels on the bus going round and round...Semper Paratus, or "Always Ready," could be used to describe the buses that transport students to Madison schools. More... Leading Our Schools Interim principal faces unique challengesInterim principals often face concerned parents, diminished staff morale and student discipline problems. So why does Interim-principal Loren Rathert at La Follette consider himself the luckiest person in Madison? More...  Paul Bishop interim principal at ShermanFormer Jefferson Middle School Principal Paul Bishop is now the interim principal at Sherman MS through the remainder of the school year.
Money, Money, Money, Money 2007-08 budget process continues; gap projected at $10.5 millionThe Board of Education has been informed that the budget forecast for next year projects a gap of $10,547,777. The budget cuts necessary to balance the budget will be released on Friday, March 9. More...  Doyle budget maintains K-12 status quoGov. Jim Doyle's 2007-09 biennial budget maintains the status quo for K-12, but provides little relief from state-imposed revenue limits, which will require the MMSD to cut an estimated $10.5 million from its "cost to continue" budget. More... New for Teachers Tips and tools for teachersMMSD Today debuts a new monthly feature specifically for MMSD teachers. "Tips and Tools for Teachers" will be exactly what it says — an article or two written by MMSD staff to simply try to help teachers. Look for the new logo (right) that identifies that month's "Tips and Tools" article/s.  Internet safety and web site evaluationThe MMSD has taken a number of steps to reduce the danger to you and your students and to increase your ability to productively use the Internet. More...  News-2-You Newspaper, and Read & Write GoldTeachers, learn more about an interactive newspaper for beginning readers, and a software program that supports reading and writing skills of any student. More... For and About Our Staff Also working for MSCRThe good ol' summertime - what are your plans? Many MMSD staff members work for MSCR during the summer and during the school year. Why? Find out! More...  MyMMSD can be your online homeDid you know there's a web site where you, an MMSD staffer, can connect to many online tools — making it your own online home? Yep, it's called MyMMSD and it can really help when you're on a computer outside the MMSD network. More... For Parents and Staff The latest on Infinite Campus parent portal openingIs Infinite Campus available to parents yet? With several technical and legal details yet to be put into place, the complete roll out of the parent portal to Infinite Campus is many months away. More... In Our Schools MMSD Fine Arts residencies and outreach keep students engaged and connectedOutreach and artist-in-residencies provide an important connection between the schools and community. These experiences develop our students’ knowledge of not only what their community has to offer, but the world around them. More...  "Souper Bowl" is super successfulSouper Bowl XI raised over $25,000 for UW-Madison Habitat for Humanity campus chapter. Madison high school students are instrumental in creating the bowls that are provided for a $15 contribution. View a photo essay from the February 3 event at West High School. More...  "Gear Up!" at Memorial's libraryIf Memorial students need homework help, the LMC is the place to be between 4-5 PM each school day. More... Be Prepared Planning for a pandemic key to managing potential crisisImagine a severe illness so widespread that business and government services are curtailed, hospitals are stressed and schools close. Too drastic to imagine? Several MMSD staff members are planning for a potential pandemic. Find out why. More... "Save the Best for Last" Feedback FeatureMMSD Today introduces Feedback Feature. This graphic means that the designated feature article provides a link where you can give feedback. So, the logo is your cue for the chance to go interactive. More...  Who's Who — School MascotsCan you recognize school mascots? Also, let us know if you've enjoyed this break from Who's Who with staff members. More... |
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