THIS WEEK AT MADISON
WEEK OF 4/10/23
IMPORTANT INFO & EVENTS
PTSA Information
- April 11: PTSA meeting at 7pm in the library; the All Night Grad committee will meet at 5pm at the Vienna Community Center for a site visit.
Partners for Safe Teen Driving Program
- April 11, 7:00pm - Auditorium
End of 3rd Quarter
- April 13, 2-Hour Early Release
Student Holiday
- April 14, Main Office Hours: 9am - 1pm
Prom
- The Great Gatsby Prom is Saturday, April 15 from 8 to 11:30pm at State Theatre (220 N Washington St, Falls Church, VA 22046). Please see the information below:
- Tickets ($50.00) may be purchased on eTix and can also be purchased during lunches April 10-12 (cash/credit card will be available). We will not sell tickets at the door.
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Student IDs must be presented when checking in for all students.
- If you have two-way transportation (one bus/car/limo picking you up and another bus/car/limo taking you home) there is no place to store items/backpacks.
- No backpacks will be allowed in the State Theatre. Purses are acceptable but will be searched.
- There will be a coat check available for jackets.
- Guests who are not Madison students must fill out the guest approval form. It must be signed by their school’s administrator and turned in when the guest and Madison student arrive at the State Theatre.
- Reentry will not be allowed for students; once you check in to Prom, you must remain in the State Theatre until you’re ready to leave.
AP Exams and Cancellations
- AP Exams are May 1 to 12. All students are expected to take their exams. If a student would like to cancel their exam(s), please complete this 2023 AP Cancellation Form. Please know you are still responsible for all AP exam fees because all exams have been ordered. Families were billed in MySchoolBucks in December 2022. As a reminder, for AP exams 7 or more, a student is charged a $96 nonrefundable exam fee. There is no additional fee to cancel exams. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Ms. Anderson (abanderson@fcps.edu).
Gravel Lot Parking
- The gravel lots in the front of the building are part of Madison’s school lots and require a gravel lot pass to park in them. Students who park there without a pass will be issued a warning. Second violations will be issued a ticket. Multiple violations can result in tickets and the use of a car boot.
BINAXNow COVID test kits
- COVID tests are available through the clinic if your child has COVID-like symptoms.
NOVA JumpStart2NOVA
- Qualified seniors graduating this spring who are considering coming to NOVA after high school and in good academic standing at the college may take one course and our 1-credit College Success Skills course, SDV 100, at no tuition! Courses are open to public, private, and home school seniors residing in NOVA’s service area, which includes Fairfax County. Details available here.
Kilometers for Kindness 5K
- Grab some friends and mark your calendars for Sunday, April 23 8am! Vienna Elementary School is hosting a 1 mile Fun Run/Walk and 5k "Kilometers for Kindness" event right down the road from Madison. All information can be found here: https://www.vespta5krun.org/ . If you are not free Sunday, April 23 in the morning - no worries! We have virtual options listed. This event is being held in support of the ONE Kind Act campaign in the Vienna Community.
Local Scholarships Due
NOVA VIRTUAL Spring Info Session, 4/12/23, 6:30pm
- Learn about opportunities, numerous services and resources designed to get you connected to the NOVA Nighthawk Community.
Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist
- If you have questions and/or concerns regarding substances, contact your assigned Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist (SAPS).
ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES
Northern Region info - www.novahsathletics.com
Concorde District info - www.concordedistrict.com
Madison Athletics info - https://www.warhawksports.org/
Ticket Prices
- Regular Season Games - $5
- District & Region Tourn. - $5 - Student , $7- Adults
- State Playoff - $10/person ($1.50 online processing fee)
Monday, April 10
- Var Softball vs Battlefield 630
- Glax vs. Chantilly 600 / 730 (Senior Night)
- Blax @ Chantilly 545 / 715
Tuesday, April 11
- Gsoc vs. Centreville 545 / 715
- Bsoc @ Centreville 545 / 715
- G Tennis vs. Centreville 400
- B Tennis @ Centreville 400
Wednesday, April 12
- G Tennis vs. Westfield 400 (Senior Night)
- B Tennis @ Westfield 400
- Var BB vs. Oakton 630 - Vienna Little League night
- Var SB vs. Oakton 630
- JV BB / SB @ Oakton 630
- Track Meet 500 (Senior Night)
Thursday, April 13
Friday, April 14
Saturday, April 15
- Spring Track @ South Lakes 9am
- Crew @ Occoquan 9am
- Prom @ State Theatre 800pm
FCPS DIVISION MESSAGES
Proposed Updates to Student Rights and Responsibilities
- The Department of Special Services will host a virtual meeting for the FCPS community regarding proposed updates to the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) regulation on Monday, April 10, from 6 to 7 p.m. Participants will have an opportunity to learn about the suggested updates and ask questions via Zoom Chat. Language interpretation will be available in Spanish. A certified deaf interpreter will be available as well. Please register online.
🏆 Regional Science and Engineering Fair: 10 Grand Prize Projects
- The 68th annual Fairfax County Regional Science and Engineering Fair showcased more than 300 high school science projects. Congratulations to our Madison winners. (See the list of winners.) The Grand Prize Winners are eligible to compete in the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair in May, and many others are eligible to compete in the Virginia State Science and Engineering Fair to be held in April.
🏆 Six FCPS Teams, 40 Individuals Win VHSL Championships
- Congratulations to all the FCPS student-athletes who participated in the 2022-23 winter sports season. This year, six teams and 40 individuals won the Virginia High School League (VHSL) Class 6 championship in their respective sports, and three teams and 38 individuals were the state runners-up. Four teams, including our Women’s Basketball team, were repeat champions. See them listed on the FCPS website.
Community Meeting on the Dangers of Fentanyl
- Last month, the division hosted a conversation on the dangers of fentanyl. The conversation will continue on Monday, April 24, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Woodson High School. Transportation will be available from select schools throughout the county. View the registration page for details. Visit our Opioid Awareness webpage for more information. Visit the Fairfax County Government webpage on opioids for information on how you can take action and how to get help for yourself or loved one.
LOOKING AHEAD
Upcoming Local Scholarship Reminders
NOVA 2023 Vision, 4/19/23, 4-6pm
- FCPS and Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) are offering a virtual opportunity for students with disabilities to learn about available options at the post-secondary level.
NOVA Medical Education Open House and Health Expo, 4/22/23, 11am-2pm @ NOVA Medical Campus Springfield
NOVA Help Session, 4/25/23 @ Madison for Seniors during Warhawk Time
- Get help with NOVA admissions, holds, majors/programs or registration.
- Seniors complete this form to sign up.
Flash Forward: Postsecondary Education & Employment Options, 4/26/23 @ Woodson HS, 6:30pm-8:30pm
- Designed to provide students with disabilities seeking a standard or advanced diploma and their families an introduction to options available after high school.
- 6:30pm-7pm Overview Presentation
- 7:00pm-8:30pm Postsecondary Options Fair
- Details available here
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