THIS WEEK AT MADISON
WEEK OF 10/23/23
IMPORTANT INFO & EVENTS
Dear Madison Families,
The following communication is not the result of something specific that has happened at Madison. It is an effort to proactively support our communities during challenging times.
The recent violence in the Middle East has been devastating to watch, both on the news and on our social media feeds. It has also had a deep impact on our community, as many of our students have family members who have been affected by the violence. Madison is a place of diversity, and we celebrate the beauty of the cultures and traditions that our students bring from all over the world. However, when violence occurs in other parts of the world, it feels very personal to our community. Our schools must be safe spaces for all students. This is why we are committed to denouncing all acts of antisemitism, Islamophobia, and hatred in any form. We will not tolerate such acts in our school. Instead, we must hold on to our shared values of empathy, compassion, and respect for all people. We understand that students need to be able to share their thoughts and feelings about what is happening in the world, and how it is impacting their lives. Madison staff are committed to creating a school where all students feel safe and belong, and where every student's identity is valued. Madison’s mental health professionals are prepared to respond in support of any student who needs it.
Sincerely,
Liz Calvert, Principal
Impact Aid: Action Needed
End of 1st Quarter
- Friday, November 3rd is the last day of the first quarter.
- There will be a two-hour early release on this day.
PSAT/NMSQT and SAT School Day Scores
- PSAT scores will be available on November 6 for students who tested on October 11th.
- SAT School Day scores will be available on November 1.
- Students will need to create a College Board account if they don’t already have one to receive their scores.
- Questions, reach out to your child’s counselor or Mrs. Frate, jlfrate@fcps.edu.
Underclass Photo Retakes
- Wednesday, October 25 in Warhawk Hall. Students are encouraged to go during Advisory and Warhawk Time.
Senior Baby Ads
- Online Senior Ad creation is now available! To purchase an ad for your senior, go to YearbookOrderCenter.com, enter 5307 and then select “Start Your Ad.” You may choose a half, quarter, eighth, or sixteenth page ad.
- The editors request that you please adhere to the following standards:
- Type your senior’s name in the large font so that it is the “centerpiece” of the ad
- Feel free to include a message in the smaller available font (check for spelling)
- Please choose a different template if your message does not fill the entire space (if there is white space left over)
- Pricing for Senior Ads:
- 1/2 page Color: $225
- 1/4 page Color: $120
- 1/8 page Color: $70
- 1/16 page Color: $35
- The deadline to purchase and create a Senior Ad for the yearbook is Saturday, November 11, 2023.
MadWings Career Shadow Experience & Expo
- Calling all local businesses & organizations to support our seniors in their MadWings Senior Experience by:
- Volunteering your business/organization to host a senior(s) for 30 hours of unpaid service from May 13-May 24
- Attending a Career Shadow & Community Service Fair on Friday, November 10 from 9:45am-10:45am at Madison HS.
- If you would like to host a senior(s) in May, but aren’t able to make the November event, we are happy to provide information about your business/organization to our seniors!
- View additional information
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Sign up here.
College Visits to Madison This Week
- 10/24: Loyola University Maryland
- 10/25: GMU, Stonehill C
- 10/27: Seton Hall U
- 10/30: York C, Kent State U, U of Maine
Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) College Fair | Field Trip on 11/17/23
- Students in Grades 10-12 are invited to attend. Seniors take advantage of on-site admissions for some of the attending institutions
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Details, List of Attending HBCUs & Sign Up here (parents/guardians may also complete this form for their student)
Seniors Interested in Attending Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA)
Future Webinars from Family Resource Center
Resources from our Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist
ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES
Concorde District info - www.concordedistrict.com
Northern Region info - www.novahsathletics.com
Madison Athletics info - https://www.warhawksports.org/
Madison Athletic Boosters - https://warhawkboosters.com
Madison Student Passes - $70 for all home events excluding postseason. Purchase HERE
District & Regional games/events ticket prices - Students = $5 & Adults = $7
** Winter Meet the Coach Night is Nov 13th - 7pm in the Auditorium for general session, team breakouts to follow.
Monday, October 23
Tuesday, October 24
- Volleyball District Semifinals v TBA, 6pm
Wednesday, October 25
- Field Hockey Region Quarterfinals @ Langley, 7pm
- Marching Band, Baseball, BLAX, GBB in Vienna Halloween Parade- 7pm
Thursday, October 26
- Cross Country District Meet @ Burke Lake Park, Boys- 11:30am Girls- 12:30pm
- Volleyball District Finals @ TBA, 6pm (tentative)
- Fr / JV Football @ Oakton, 5:30 / 7:15
Friday, October 27
- Varsity Football v Oakton, 7pm (Band Senior Night)
Saturday, October 28
- State Marching Band Championship, Liberty University, JMHS performance at 4:30pm
FCPS DIVISION MESSAGES
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Federal Impact Aid Survey
- Calendar Update for March 5 Presidential Primary
- Newsletter for Military Families
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, sign up today.
LOOKING AHEAD
October 28: College Access Fairfax Paying for College Virtual Workshop, 10am via Zoom
November 6: UVA Jefferson & Walentas due
November 14: College Access Fairfax Paying for College Virtual Workshop, 7pm via Zoom
November 16: VT Pamplin Leadership Award due
November 18: College Access Fairfax Scholarship 101, 10am via Zoom
November 28: College Access Fairfax Scholarship 101, 7pm via Zoom
QUICK LINKS
JMHS Website
2023-2024 School Calendar
Reporting an Absence
Academic Policies and Forms
Parent Technology Help Desk
Naviance College and Career Planning
One School | One Community | One World
Madison High School strives to create and maintain an identity affirming learning environment where our students embrace, support, and encourage each other where multiple forms of identity (i.e. race, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or disability) are recognized and regarded as assets for teaching and learning. We work to ensure school is a place where students feel safe and can be themselves. We do not tolerate hate speech, racist speech, bias, or acts of discrimination in our school. We want all students to feel a sense of belonging. We want to see all students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We are committed to learning, growing, and building the best Madison High School for all our students. We are One School - One Community - One World.
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