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| Vol. II No. 8 | June 1, 2007 | |
Our Great Staff MMSD RetireesIt's that bittersweet time of year - when colleagues retire. MMSD Today is glad to continue a tradition by providing the pictures and the listing of this year's retirees - totaling 3,000 years of MMSD experience! Click on "more" to go there. More...  Reflections of some longtime retireesMMSD Today asked some of the most veteran of this year's retirees — each with at least 31 years in the district — to write their reflections as they near retirement. In these six articles, there's much to think about, savor and enjoy. More...  Look what parent groups did during Appreciation WeekMMSD Today asked our schools' parent groups what they did for teachers and staff during Teacher Appreciation Week May 7-11. Not surprisingly, lots of nice things were done to show what a great job our teachers and other school staff do. Here's a sampling from those who replied. More... Our Great Schools "A night in Paris" Senior Prom at Black Hawk MiddleMay is the month for senior proms. The high school ritual conjures up images of slow dances and theme-decorated gymnasiums along with music, punch and teenagers. However, on May 18, 200 area elderly citizens and several adults enjoyed their own "senior prom." More...  Very cool 2nd grade scienceAs part of the MMSD second grade science program, students study the life cycle, basic needs and behavior/responses of the Tobacco Hornworm. These are 2nd grade students at Van Hise ES. More... News You Should Know Vang Pao Elementary GroundbreakingOn a windy afternoon in May, school board members and representatives from the architectural firm and the general contractor turned over a shovel of dirt where the new school will be built. A large contingent from the local Hmong community attended the groundbreaking to Vang Pao Elementary. A photo essay. More...  Governor's position holds on most K-12 budget issuesAssembly GOP members vote again for $100 revenue limit increase Assembly Republicans have again proposed allowing only a $100 per pupil revenue limit increase, opposing the Governor's budget increase of $264 per pupil. Learn what the prospects are for the GOP plan that would require a cut of $12 million for Madison Schools, in addition to the annual estimate of $6-8 million in cuts needed to comply with state-imposed revenue limits. More...  NIUSI newsWhat is NIUSI anyway? It's the National Institute for Urban School Improvement and the MMSD is a new partner this year in NIUSI. This article sums up this year's developments — including an award to the district — and an upcoming summer institute. More...  Foundation delivers $55k in grantsGrant winners were pleasantly surprised with visits and $$$ from the Foundation for Madison's Public Schools as part of a grants-awarding bus tour. See the successful grantees and their projects... More...  Annual luncheon builds support for the schoolsOver 450 people gathered at the Foundation for Madison's Public Schools annual Circle of Friends Luncheon, which is both a fundraiser and a friend-raiser. More... Employee giving campaign a big successOver 700 MMSD staff gave more than $72,000 in the 2007 campaign for the Foundation for Madison's Public Schools. But what schools won the incentive gifts? Click on "More..." More... Race and Equity Making racial equity realRace and equity has been an ongoing multi-year initiative for MMSD schools and departments. In this reprint of her column in the latest MSCR newsletter, Spotlight, Lucy Chaffin writes about a successful effort her department made to put their racial equity discussion into action — exactly why MMSD Today thinks this is worth sharing here. More... For TeachersAs several successful grant projects near completion, new projects receive funding "Just Right Reading Program" Aristos Grant"We are proud of our accomplishment, we all read eight books and earned 'Book Bucks," is what Lake View students are exclaiming about this Aristos grant. More... New Evjue Foundation Mini-Grant Winners RecognizedThe Evjue Foundation has granted the district $25,000 to support special programs and projects developed by district staff. For a list of the grants, click here. More...  Aristos Mid-Year Report on Grant ProgressThe Madison Board of Education recognizes outgoing Aristos scholars who have completed three years with the program and will see a video update of Aristos grants for the 2006-2007 school year. Click here to watch Aristos Mid-year report. More...  Video Bookings, or How to book a video at the Video LibraryYes, teachers, we have a video library, and there have been many changes in the booking process recently. So check this article out — whether for now or next year. More... Stepping in the Spotlight Profile: Night SchoolThe Diploma Completion Program is most often called Night School. It provides instruction and graduation opportunity for students who withdrew from day school for academic, personal or financial reasons. Learn more about it. More...  MSCR newsIn this wrap-up, short reports about: Not Least but Last |
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