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THIS WEEK AT MADISON 3/10/2025 IMPORTANT INFO. & EVENTS

 

March 11:  College Planning Night for Sophomore Students & Families, Madison HS Auditorium, 6:30pm

March 11:  Colleges That Change Lives Fair, The Mayflower, Washington, D.C., 7pm

March 15:  Fairfax County Teen Job Fair,  Chantilly High School, 11am-1pm

 

We Need Your Help

The Student Experience Survey closes this week.  Please encourage your students to complete it if they have not yet done so.  Students will have one more opportunity during Advisory on Thursday.  Students need to sign into their @fcpsschools.net account and go to their email inbox to find the Student Experience Survey email sent on February 24 to begin the survey. If necessary, they can search for the subject line “FCPS Student Experience Survey.” 

 

Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28 - March 28, 2025

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has issued a new, first-time waiver allowing students fasting during the school day from February 28 to March 28, 2025, to request take-home breakfast and lunch meal kits. The Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) will provide meal kits reflecting the school menu. Meals will be kept cold and must be heated at home. Students may claim one breakfast and one lunch kit per day. If a student purchases breakfast or lunch at school, they cannot pick up a kit that day. Meal kits must be picked up by students at the end of the school day—adults cannot collect them. Parents or guardians must submit a weekly request form via the FCPS FNS website by the deadlines:

•  March 10, 2025, for the week of March 17, 2025
• March 17, 2025, for the week of March 24, 2025

Forms must be submitted on time to receive meal kits for the following week.

 

Spring Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener

The SEL Screener will be administered on Monday, March 17th at Madison during Advisory. Students use the SEL Screener twice a year to share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop skills they need to succeed. More information about the SEL Screener can be found on the FCPS Website. If you have any questions about the SEL screener, please reach out to Mrs. Frate ([email protected]). 

 

AP Exams

AP Exams are scheduled for the first two weeks of May. If your student is planning to NOT take an AP exam and would like to cancel, they should reach out to their counselor. Counselors will provide students with the form needed to cancel the exam. PLEASE NOTE, if a student cancels their exam after October 25, and has exceeded their first six exams paid for by FCPS, families are still responsible for the $99 nonrefundable fee. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Bacalis ([email protected]). 

 

Community Event: Pathways to Pearlseverance Young Ladies Conference

• 9am-4pm on Saturday, March 15 at the First Baptist Church of Vienna
• Middle and high school ladies are invited to a jam-packed day of informative workshops, discussion, and experiential learning at our FREE Pathways to Pearlseverance: Young Ladies Summit. Details and registration can be found here.

 

ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES

Tuesday, March 11th

• Rising 9th grader Freshman Football Parent/Athlete Interest Meeting, 6:30, Warhawk Hall (Door #15)

Thursday, March 13th

• HS Band Concert @7pm, JMHS Auditorium

Friday, March 14th

• HS Orchestra Assessment Performances at Herndon HS 3:40pm, 6:25pm, 8:20pm

Saturday, March 15th

• Winter Guard @ Sherando HS

View the website for upcoming Athletic Events

Concorde District info - www.concordedistrict.com

Northern Region info - www.novahsathletics.com

Madison Athletics info - www.warhawksports.org 

Madison Athletic Boosters - www.warhawkboosters.com

Ticket Info:

Warhawk Athletic Student Pass - $70 for all regular season home events. Purchase here

Regular Season games/events ticket prices

Students = $5 & Adults = $7

To save time at the gate, advanced tickets can be purchased here. 

Advanced tickets for away games can be found here.

LOOKING AHEAD

March 18:  Financial Aid Session for Military Families hosted by College Access Fairfax, 7:30pm via Zoom

March 22:  Financial Aid Session for Military Families hosted by College Access Fairfax, 10:30am via Zoom

March 27:  College Planning Night for Juniors, VIRTUAL, hosted by Madison HS Student Services, 6pm-7pm. Details will be sent via email.

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FCPS DIVISION MESSAGES

FCPS News

• In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
• A Strong Academic Foundation
• 70th Annual Regional Science Fair
• New Breakfast Options

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.  

QUICK LINKS

JMHS Website

2024-2025 School Calendar

Reporting an Absence

Parent Technology Help Desk

Varsity Tutors, no cost for FCPS students

Archived Editions of This Week at Madison (TWAM)

 

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THIS WEEK AT MADISON 3/3/2025 IMPORTANT INFO. & EVENTS

 

WE NEED YOUR HELP. We've noticed a significant increase in students leaving campus during lunchtime to visit nearby establishments like Wawa, Chick-fil-A, or McDonald's. This is a violation of SR&R (Student Rights and Responsibilities) and, more importantly, raises serious safety concerns. Please remind your students that leaving campus during school hours without authorization is prohibited. Your cooperation is essential to ensure student safety. Starting this week, we will be monitoring areas where students leave the building without permission and taking appropriate action. We appreciate your support and understanding as we work together to keep our students safe.

 

March 8:  Fairfax County Teen Job Fair, West Springfield High School, 11am-1pm

 

Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28 - March 28, 2025

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has issued a new, first-time waiver allowing students fasting during the school day from February 28 to March 28, 2025, to request take-home breakfast and lunch meal kits. The Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) will provide meal kits reflecting the school menu. Meals will be kept cold and must be heated at home. Students may claim one breakfast and one lunch kit per day. If a student purchases breakfast or lunch at school, they cannot pick up a kit that day. Meal kits must be picked up by students at the end of the school day—adults cannot collect them. Parents or guardians must submit a weekly request form via the FCPS FNS website by the deadlines:

• February 24, 2025, for February 28 and the week of March 3, 2025
• March 3, 2025, for the week of March 10, 2025
• March 10, 2025, for the week of March 17, 2025
• March 17, 2025, for the week of March 24, 2025

Forms must be submitted on time to receive meal kits for the following week.

 

Eating Disorder Parent Information

The Code of Virginia, 22.1-273.2 requires schools provide, on an annual basis, parents/guardians educational information regarding eating disorders for students in grades five through twelve.

 According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA 2023), Eating disorders are serious but treatable mental and physical illnesses that can affect people of all genders, ages, races, religions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, body shapes, and weights. In the United States, 28.8 million Americans will suffer from an eating disorder at some point in their lives. There is no single cause of an eating disorder. Rather, it is a complex combination of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors that converge and set off an individual’s predisposed genetic vulnerability.

 In collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department, FCPS has developed a web page with detailed information and resources to be provided to parents and guardians of Fairfax County Public Schools. This information may be found at Eating Disorders. 

 

AP Exams

AP Exams are scheduled for the first two weeks of May. If your student is planning to NOT take an AP exam and would like to cancel, they should reach out to their counselor. Counselors will provide students with the form needed to cancel the exam. PLEASE NOTE, if a student cancels their exam after October 25, and has exceeded their first six exams paid for by FCPS, families are still responsible for the $99 nonrefundable fee. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Bacalis ([email protected]). 

 

 

ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES

Monday, March 3rd

• Spring Meet the Coach Night, 6:30pm @ Auditorium

Tuesday, March 4th

• HS Choir Concert @ 7pm Auditorium

Wednesday, March 5th

• HS Orchestra Concert @ 7pm Auditorium

Friday, March 7th

• HS Choral Assessment @2pm Langley HS 

Saturday, March 8th

• Debate @ Dominion HS, 8am
• Robotics @ Chesapeake HS, 9am
• Winter Guard @ Governor Johnson HS, MD

View the website for upcoming Athletic Events

Concorde District info - www.concordedistrict.com

Northern Region info - www.novahsathletics.com

Madison Athletics info - www.warhawksports.org 

Madison Athletic Boosters - www.warhawkboosters.com

Ticket Info:

Warhawk Athletic Student Pass - $70 for all regular season home events. Purchase here

Regular Season games/events ticket prices

Students = $5 & Adults = $7

To save time at the gate, advanced tickets can be purchased here. 

Advanced tickets for away games can be found here.

LOOKING AHEAD

March 11:  College Planning Night for Sophomore Students & Families, Madison HS Auditorium, 6:30pm

March 11:  Colleges That Change Lives Fair, The Mayflower, Washington, D.C., 7pm

March 15:  Fairfax County Teen Job Fair,  Chantilly High School, 11am-1pm

March 18:  Financial Aid Session for Military Families hosted by College Access Fairfax, 7:30pm via Zoom

March 22:  Financial Aid Session for Military Families hosted by College Access Fairfax, 10:30am via Zoom

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FCPS DIVISION MESSAGES

FCPS News

• In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
• Summer Camps and Learning Opportunities
• Supporting Academic Growth 
• Preparing for Tough Conversations With Your Child

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.  

QUICK LINKS

JMHS Website

2024-2025 School Calendar

Reporting an Absence

Parent Technology Help Desk

Varsity Tutors, no cost for FCPS students

Archived Editions of This Week at Madison (TWAM)

 

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THIS WEEK AT MADISON 2/24/25 IMPORTANT INFO. & EVENTS

February 26:  U.S. Service Academy & ROTC Event, Fairfax High School, 7pm

 

Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28 - March 28, 2025

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has issued a new, first-time waiver allowing students fasting during the school day from February 28 to March 28, 2025, to request take-home breakfast and lunch meal kits. The Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) will provide meal kits reflecting the school menu. Meals will be kept cold and must be heated at home. Students may claim one breakfast and one lunch kit per day. If a student purchases breakfast or lunch at school, they cannot pick up a kit that day. Meal kits must be picked up by students at the end of the school day—adults cannot collect them. Parents or guardians must submit a weekly request form via the FCPS FNS website by the deadlines:

• February 24, 2025, for February 28 and the week of March 3, 2025
• March 3, 2025, for the week of March 10, 2025
• March 10, 2025, for the week of March 17, 2025
• March 17, 2025, for the week of March 24, 2025

Forms must be submitted on time to receive meal kits for the following week.

 

WIDA Testing

Our Level 1-4 Multilingual Learners will participate in annual WIDA testing this week.

• Tuesday, Feb. 25 during 2nd and 4th pds.
• Wednesday, Feb. 26 during 1st pd.

Students received an email with their test schedule last week. If you or your student have any questions, please reach out to our assessment coach, Mrs. Frate at [email protected].

 

AP Exams

AP Exams are scheduled for the first two weeks of May. If your student is planning to NOT take an AP exam and would like to cancel, they should reach out to their counselor. Counselors will provide students with the form needed to cancel the exam. PLEASE NOTE, if a student cancels their exam after October 25, and has exceeded their first six exams paid for by FCPS, families are still responsible for the $99 nonrefundable fee. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Bacalis ([email protected]). 

 

SCHOOL ATTENDANCE:

Reminder: The next school holiday is March 31. If you are planning any travel, please do your best to plan around the school holiday to prevent student absence. Travel is not an excused school absence. 

 

FCPS Summer Courses

• FCPS Summer School information is now available here.  
• Most courses go from June 23 to July 23
• All new credit courses are taught virtually.
• New credit courses have a mandatory daily one-hour live session. 
• Most courses have a mandatory in-person midterm and final exam.
• New credit courses cost $510
• Students should discuss with their school counselor if they intend to take a new course to advance in a subject. 

 

ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES

Monday, February 24th

• Start of Spring Sports

Saturday, March 1st

• Speech @ Good Council, 8am

View the website for upcoming Athletic Events

Concorde District info - www.concordedistrict.com

Northern Region info - www.novahsathletics.com

Madison Athletics info - www.warhawksports.org 

Madison Athletic Boosters - www.warhawkboosters.com

Ticket Info:

Warhawk Athletic Student Pass - $70 for all regular season home events. Purchase here

Regular Season games/events ticket prices

Students = $5 & Adults = $7

To save time at the gate, advanced tickets can be purchased here. 

Advanced tickets for away games can be found here.

FCPS DIVISION MESSAGES

FCPS News

• In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
• Middle School Start Times
• New Lunch Items
• Talking to Teens About Tough Topics

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.  

QUICK LINKS

JMHS Website

2024-2025 School Calendar

Reporting an Absence

Parent Technology Help Desk

Varsity Tutors, no cost for FCPS students

Archived Editions of This Week at Madison (TWAM)

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LOOKING AHEAD

March 8:  Fairfax County Teen Job Fair, West Springfield High School, 11am-1pm

March 11:  Colleges That Change Lives Fair, The Mayflower, Washington, D.C., 7pm

March 15:  Fairfax County Teen Job Fair,  Chantilly High School, 11am-1pm

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THIS WEEK AT MADISON 2/18/25 IMPORTANT INFO. & EVENTS

 

SCHOOL ATTENDANCE:

Tips to help make strong school attendance a priority:

• Talk about the importance of showing up to school every day.
• Help your children maintain daily routines, such as finishing homework and getting a good night’s sleep.
• Try not to schedule dental and non-urgent related medical appointments during the school day.
• Keep your student healthy. If you are concerned about a contagious illness, call your school or health care provider.

 

FCPS Summer Courses

• FCPS Summer School information is now available here.  
• Most courses go from June 23 to July 23
• All new credit courses are taught virtually.
• New credit courses have a mandatory daily one-hour live session. 
• Most courses have a mandatory in-person midterm and final exam.
• New credit courses cost $510
• Students should discuss with their school counselor if they intend to take a new course to advance in a subject.

 

 

 

ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES

Saturday, February 22nd

• Winter Guard @ Woodgrove, 2:30pm

View the website for upcoming Athletic Events

Concorde District info - www.concordedistrict.com

Northern Region info - www.novahsathletics.com

Madison Athletics info - www.warhawksports.org 

Madison Athletic Boosters - www.warhawkboosters.com

Ticket Info:

Warhawk Athletic Student Pass - $70 for all regular season home events. Purchase here

Regular Season games/events ticket prices

Students = $5 & Adults = $7

To save time at the gate, advanced tickets can be purchased here. 

Advanced tickets for away games can be found here.

LOOKING AHEAD

February 26:  U.S. Service Academy & ROTC Event, Fairfax High School, 7pm

March 8:  Fairfax County Teen Job Fair, West Springfield High School, 11am-1pm

March 11:  Colleges That Change Lives Fair, The Mayflower, Washington, D.C., 7pm

March 15:  Fairfax County Teen Job Fair,  Chantilly High School, 11am-1pm

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FCPS DIVISION MESSAGES

FCPS News

• In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
• Flu Prevention
• Students Spread Joy
• Investing in our Classrooms

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.  

QUICK LINKS

JMHS Website

2024-2025 School Calendar

Reporting an Absence

Parent Technology Help Desk

Varsity Tutors, no cost for FCPS students

Archived Editions of This Week at Madison (TWAM)

 

One School | One Community | One World

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THIS WEEK AT MADISON 2/10/25 IMPORTANT INFO. & EVENTS

February 11: Hidden in Plain Sight Program, 6:30 pm, Oakton High School.

• Join Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist (SAPS) Mike McNulty with members of Fairfax County law enforcement for a presentation for parents on substance abuse.

February 13:  International College Fair, 30 universities from 14 countries, 5:30pm, The Field School

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Chronic Absenteeism

261 students are chronically absent

The school team is here to help any students that would like to improve their attendance. If you feel that your student could use support with this, we invite you to reach out to their counselor to learn more about how we can support your student improving their attendance.

 

ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES

• Thursday, February 13

  • International Night, 7pm - Auditorium

  Saturday, February 15

  • Debate @ Washington-Liberty, 8am

View the website for upcoming Athletic Events

Concorde District info - www.concordedistrict.com

Northern Region info - www.novahsathletics.com

Madison Athletics info - www.warhawksports.org 

Madison Athletic Boosters - www.warhawkboosters.com

Ticket Info:

Warhawk Athletic Student Pass - $70 for all regular season home events. Purchase here

Regular Season games/events ticket prices

Students = $5 & Adults = $7

To save time at the gate, advanced tickets can be purchased here. 

Advanced tickets for away games can be found here.

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FCPS DIVISION MESSAGES

FCPS News

• In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
• Proposed Budget Progress
• Apply for Dual Immersion and Magnet Lotteries
• Black History Month Event

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.  

LOOKING AHEAD

February 17:  Presidents Day, Student Holiday

February 26:  U.S. Service Academy & ROTC Event, Fairfax High School, 7pm

March 8:  Fairfax County Teen Job Fair, West Springfield High School, 11am-1pm

March 11:  Colleges That Change Lives Fair, The Mayflower, Washington, D.C., 7pm

March 15:  Fairfax County Teen Job Fair,  Chantilly High School, 11am-1pm

 

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QUICK LINKS

JMHS Website

2024-2025 School Calendar

Reporting an Absence

Academic Policies and Forms (Information tab)

JMHS Academic Advising Page 

Parent Technology Help Desk

Varsity Tutors, no cost for FCPS students

Archived Editions of This Week at Madison (TWAM)

 

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Upcoming Student Survey at Madison High School

Our school will participate in the FCPS Student Experience Survey. This survey will gather important feedback from students about their school experiences to help FCPS make meaningful improvements.

All students in grades 6-12, except those who have opted out, will receive a link to the survey in their FCPS email on February 24. We will administer the survey during the school day between Monday, February 24, and Friday, March 7. Any student may take the survey at home, if they are unable to take the survey during the school day. You will receive a communication with details on how to preview the survey and opt your child out, if you choose.

We believe it's important to hear from our students about what we're doing well and where we can improve. This work also aligns with the five equity commitments in FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan, which focus on amplifying student voice and experiences as we work toward meeting plan goals.

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THIS WEEK AT MADISON 2/3/25 IMPORTANT INFO. & EVENTS

HELP NEEDED to review forthcoming K-12 math instructional materials!  If you would like to apply for appointment by School Board Hunter Mill Representative Melanie Meren, the form is here, and due by February 5. For more information about this process, please see this link.

 

 

ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES

Thursday, Feb 6th

• Theatre One Act Plays-7pm, $5.00 at the door

Friday, Feb 7th

• Theatre One Act Plays- 7pm, $5.00 at the door

Saturday, Feb 8th

• Theatre One Act Plays, 2pm & 7pm, $5.00 at the door
• WGI- Winter Guard @ Powhatan HS, 1::10pm

View the website for upcoming Athletic Events

Concorde District info - www.concordedistrict.com

Northern Region info - www.novahsathletics.com

Madison Athletics info - www.warhawksports.org 

Madison Athletic Boosters - www.warhawkboosters.com

Ticket Info:

Warhawk Athletic Student Pass - $70 for all regular season home events. Purchase here

Regular Season games/events ticket prices

Students = $5 & Adults = $7

To save time at the gate, advanced tickets can be purchased here. 

Advanced tickets for away games can be found here.

FCPS DIVISION MESSAGES

FCPS News

• In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
• FY 2026 Proposed Budget
• Student-Driven Lunch Menus
• Inclusion Awards Nominations

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.  

QUICK LINKS

JMHS Website

2024-2025 School Calendar

Reporting an Absence

Parent Technology Help Desk

Varsity Tutors, no cost for FCPS students

Archived Editions of This Week at Madison (TWAM)

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LOOKING AHEAD

February 11: Hidden in Plain Sight Program, 6:30 pm, Oakton High School.

Join Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist (SAPS) Mike McNulty with members of Fairfax County law enforcement for a presentation for parents on substance abuse.

February11:  PTSA Mtg., 7pm, Library

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THIS WEEK AT MADISON 1/27/25 Important Info & Events

 

1/27/25:  Parent/Teen Traffic Safety Program, 7pm, Auditorium

1/28/25:  End of 2nd Quarter

1/29/25:  Student Holiday

1/28/25:  FCPS Gap Year Fair, 6pm at Marshall High School

 

Madison Stars

Do you have a reason to celebrate a Madison student this quarter? Many of our students accomplish so many wonderful things both in AND outside the walls and fields of Madison High School. We would love to recognize our fabulous Warhawks for ALL their achievements. To help us recognize as many students as possible for their achievements OUTSIDE OF MADISON HIGH SCHOOL, please fill out the form to share with us about all the great things we might not know about our students and all the great things they are involved in.

Deadline to submit form is today, Jan. 27th.

Complete the form here: MADISON STARS  

 

ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES

Tuesday, January 23rd

• Speech Regionals @ Westfield, 5pm

Saturday, January 25th

• WACFL Debate Tournament @ Madison, 8am

View the website for upcoming Athletic Events

Concorde District info - www.concordedistrict.com

Northern Region info - www.novahsathletics.com

Madison Athletics info - www.warhawksports.org 

Madison Athletic Boosters - www.warhawkboosters.com

Ticket Info:

Warhawk Athletic Student Pass - $70 for all regular season home events. Purchase here

Regular Season games/events ticket prices

Students = $5 & Adults = $7

To save time at the gate, advanced tickets can be purchased here. 

Advanced tickets for away games can be found here.

FCPS DIVISION MESSAGES

FCPS News

• In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
• SOL Score Reports
• Upcoming Budget Presentation
• Science Fair Judges Needed

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.  

QUICK LINKS

JMHS Website

2024-2025 School Calendar

Reporting an Absence

Parent Technology Help Desk

Varsity Tutors, no cost for FCPS students

Archived Editions of This Week at Madison (TWAM)

LOOKING AHEAD

February 11: Hidden in Plain Sight Program, 6:30 pm, Oakton High School.

Join Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist (SAPS) Mike McNulty with members of Fairfax County law enforcement for a presentation for parents on substance abuse.

One School | One Community | One World

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THIS WEEK AT MADISON 1/21/25

 

Help us stay at Level One for our Chronic Absenteeism! 

Level One — Schools with a current year or three-year average overall absenteeism rate of no more than 15 percent (that is, no more than 15 percent of the students missing 10 percent of the school year).

Important Info & Events

Madison Stars

Do you have a reason to celebrate a Madison student this quarter? Many of our students accomplish so many wonderful things both in AND outside the walls and fields of Madison High School. We would love to recognize our fabulous Warhawks for ALL their achievements. To help us recognize as many students as possible for their achievements OUTSIDE OF MADISON HIGH SCHOOL, please fill out the form to share with us about all the great things we might not know about our students and all the great things they are involved in.

Complete the form here: MADISON STARS

FCPS CARES Program

This program allows parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees who go above and beyond to help others and show they care about their students, colleagues, and the community. We invite you to submit a story to acknowledge the great work of an FCPS employee or group of employees who should receive FCPS CARES recognition.

Hidden in Plain Sight Program

• Tuesday, February 11 at 6:30 pm at Oakton High School.
• Join Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist (SAPS) Mike McNulty with members of Fairfax County law enforcement for a presentation for parents on substance abuse. This program will enlighten parents through a unique learning experience encompassing insights into trends and indicators of potentially risky behaviors.

ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES

Tuesday, January 23rd

• Speech Regionals @ Westfield, 5pm

Saturday, January 25th

• WACFL Debate Tournament @ Madison, 8am

View the website for upcoming Athletic Events

Concorde District info - www.concordedistrict.com

Northern Region info - www.novahsathletics.com

Madison Athletics info - www.warhawksports.org 

Madison Athletic Boosters - www.warhawkboosters.com

Ticket Info:

Warhawk Athletic Student Pass - $70 for all regular season home events. Purchase here

Regular Season games/events ticket prices

Students = $5 & Adults = $7

To save time at the gate, advanced tickets can be purchased here. 

Advanced tickets for away games can be found here.

FCPS DIVISION MESSAGES

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Dress Children Warmly
• Proposed Construction Projects
• Dual Language Immersion Lottery

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

LOOKING AHEAD

1/28/25:  FCPS Gap Year Fair, 6pm at Marshall High School

1/28/25:  End of 2nd Quarter

1/29/25:  Student Holiday

QUICK LINKS

JMHS Website

2024-2025 School Calendar

Reporting an Absence

Parent Technology Help Desk

Varsity Tutors, no cost for FCPS students

Archived Editions of This Week at Madison (TWAM)

One School | One Community | One World

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THIS WEEK AT MADISON 1/13/25 Important Info & Events

Madison Stars

Do you have a reason to celebrate a Madison student this quarter? Many of our students accomplish so many wonderful things both in AND outside the walls and fields of Madison High School. We would love to recognize our fabulous Warhawks for ALL their achievements. To help us recognize as many students as possible for their achievements OUTSIDE OF MADISON HIGH SCHOOL, please fill out the form to share with us about all the great things we might not know about our students and all the great things they are involved in.

Complete the form here:  MADISON STARS

 

College Board Accommodation Request Deadline for May 2025 AP Exam Administration

New accommodation requests for AP testing are due to Mr. Bartram ([email protected]) by Monday, January 20, 2025. For more information about College Board accommodations please visit the FCPS website.

College Board accommodations are a separate process from an IEP or 504. The College Board must approve a formal request for each student. If a student already has College Board accommodations approved from a previous PSAT, SAT, or AP test, then no further action is needed. Once approved, accommodations remain in place for all College Board testing. 

Academic Advising

Resources and listing of events can be found at Madison Academic Advising Google Site and JMHS Webpage for Academic Advising.   

• Monday Jan 13 7:00 - Virtual AP Panel Program geared towards students taking their first AP course.Link to join 
• Tuesday Jan 14 Rising Freshmen Curriculum Night
• 6:00-7:00 Academic program auditorium
• 7:00-8:00 Elective Fair Auxiliary gym and Warhawk Hall

Special Movie Screening - 10 Years of “Most Likely to Succeed” 

Join the What School Could Be Community and New American History for the 10th Anniversary

screening event of the award-winning documentary Most Likely to Succeed. 

 You are invited to James Madison High School from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. on January 25th to watch the groundbreaking film (for free!).  

After the screening, enjoy cake and conversation with community members and a video discussion with Greg Whitley, director, and Ted Dintersmith – executive producer, educational thought leader, and 1969 graduate of James Madison High! 

Please share with others! Bring friends, neighbors, family, kids – all welcome!

 RSVP HERE:  bit.ly/MLTS25

College Partnership Program

Do you have a student between grades 8 through 11 who wants to go to college? If so, they should consider applying to the College Partnership Program (CPP), which offers support from exploration to application! The deadline to apply is February 28, 2025.CPP offers programming to help prepare students and families from 9th grade all the way through applying to and enrolling in college, including:  

Application Link: https://tinyurl.com/u2e3hme3 

Please contact Mrs. Hoffman [email protected] (students) or [email protected] (parents/guardians) regarding any questions!

1/14/25:  Rising 9th Grade Curriculum Night - Informative program for incoming 9th grade students and their parents. 6:00pm - Madison Auditorium

1/15/25:  College Planning Night for Juniors & Families, 7pm, Madison Auditorium

ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES

View the website for upcoming Athletic Events

 

Concorde District info - www.concordedistrict.com

Northern Region info - www.novahsathletics.com

Madison Athletics info - www.warhawksports.org 

Madison Athletic Boosters - www.warhawkboosters.com

Ticket Info:

Warhawk Athletic Student Pass - $70 for all regular season home events. Purchase here

Regular Season games/events ticket prices

Students = $5 & Adults = $7. To save time at the gate, advanced tickets can be purchased here. 

Advanced tickets for away games can be found here.

FCPS DIVISION MESSAGES

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• National Merit Commended Scholars
• Celebrating the Best of 2024 in FCPS
• Cell Phones Off, Learning On

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

QUICK LINKS

JMHS Website

2024-2025 School Calendar

Reporting an Absence

Parent Technology Help Desk

Varsity Tutors, no cost for FCPS students

Archived Editions of This Week at Madison (TWAM)

One School | One Community | One World

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THIS WEEK AT MADISON 12/16/24

Winter Break:12/23/24-1/3/25, Main Office closed

Important Info & Events

JMHS PTSA Winter Clothing Drive

Thank you to everyone for their donations to the Madison High School/JMHS PTSA winter clothing drive!  We have had a few last-minute requests this week to help students in need. More slots are open on the sign up, particularly for women’s boots, an XL women’s coat, and general clothing items.  Donations are welcome in the main office, weekdays from 8am-4pm.  Any questions can be directed to Bethany Slingerland at [email protected]. Thank you, as always, for the generosity and kindness the Madison community demonstrates towards our students! 

Mission & Vision Input 

We're excited to share that our mission and vision work has begun, with valuable input from our teachers and students. Now, we need your voice! We invite you to join the conversation and help shape the future of our school.  We will keep the feedback form open until mid-January.  Please share this link with other families: Mission and Vision Parent Input Form.                       

Impact Aid Forms Needed

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in) and paper copies have been sent home with students. Please complete it as soon as possible.

College Board Accommodation Request Deadline for May 2025 AP Exam Administration

New accommodation requests for AP testing are due to Mr. Bartram ([email protected]) by Monday, January 20, 2025. For more information about College Board accommodations please visit the FCPS website.

College Board accommodations are a separate process from an IEP or 504. The College Board must approve a formal request for each student. If a student already has College Board accommodations approved from a previous PSAT, SAT, or AP test, then no further action is needed. Once approved, accommodations remain in place for all College Board testing. 

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener Results Available

Students in grades 3-12 took the SEL Screener during the month of October. Individual student SEL Screener results are now available to families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent via postal mail.

For support in understanding your individual student’s results or for ideas on how to support them at home, please review the Family Guide or reach out to our school staff with any questions.

Winter Break Support: Free Mental Health Services for Students!

Happy holidays from Hazel Health to your school team! With the holiday season and the busy winter/spring semester approaching, this is a great time to consider making mental health referrals for your students. In January and February we typically see a very strong demand for therapy support, for minor symptoms (managing stress, anxiety) or more serious issues.

As a reminder, our services are completely free for all students. Referrals are quick and easy with our referral process  and our team is here to support you every step of the way. Families can make a direct referral, or can connect with the school counseling team who can make a referral on their behalf

Visit the Fairfax County Public Schools and Hazel Health site for more information.

Reminder: School is in session every day this week! Please help us have all students in attendance all five days this week with the goal of keeping our chronic absenteeism rate under 10%.

ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES

View the website for upcoming Athletic Events

 

Concorde District info - www.concordedistrict.com

Northern Region info - www.novahsathletics.com

Madison Athletics info - www.warhawksports.org 

Madison Athletic Boosters - www.warhawkboosters.com

Ticket Info:

Warhawk Athletic Student Pass - $70 for all regular season home events. Purchase here

Regular Season games/events ticket prices

Students = $5 & Adults = $7. To save time at the gate, advanced tickets can be purchased here. 

Advanced tickets for away games can be found here.

 

Tuesday, Dec 17th - HS Band Concert, 7pm JMHS Auditorium

Thursday, Dec 19th - HS Choir Concert, 7pm JMHS Auditorium

 

FCPS DIVISION MESSAGES

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Course Selection for Middle and High School Students
• Join Our Teacher Team!
• Comprehensive Boundary Review Updates

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

QUICK LINKS

JMHS Website

2024-2025 School Calendar

Reporting an Absence

Parent Technology Help Desk

Varsity Tutors, no cost for FCPS students

Archived Editions of This Week at Madison (TWAM)

One School | One Community | One World

2500 James Madison Drive, Vienna, VA 22181 | Main Office: 703.319.2300
Attendance: 703.319.2319 | Web | Twitter

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THIS WEEK AT MADISON 12/9/24

A message from Dr. Reid about student attendance: To continue our dialogue about the new Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) 2024 Accountability System, I want to take just a moment to focus on chronic absenteeism as a part of school accountability. A student is considered chronically absent when they miss 10% or more of their enrolled days in the school year for any reason – that’s only two days a month. A school’s chronic absenteeism rate is measured by calculating the percentage of students chronically absent out of all enrolled students in each school. Chronic absenteeism is one of only two areas of the School Performance and Support Framework (SPSF) common across elementary, middle, and high schools. Knowing the impact of chronic absenteeism on student engagement and academic achievement, the VDOE currently allows schools to help students recover missed hours through a program called in-person flexible instructional time. While make-up hours are not a direct replacement for missed instruction, they can offer students an important opportunity for additional practice and teacher support. The VDOE has requested that in-person flexible instructional time be allowed to adjust chronic absenteeism calculations for SPSF.  This request is currently pending a decision from the U.S. Education Department.

Important Info & Events

SGA Canned Food Drive

Monday, December 16th is the last day to donate to the SGA Canned Food Drive. They are currently 1,000 cans behind their goal, and WE NEED YOUR HELP to reach the  goal of 4,000 cans! These cans go to the Madison Food Pantry, and the organization, Food for Others.  Donations help students and families in need, especially during the holidays. Please consider donating for a good cause. Your student can bring in cans between Dec. 9th - Dec. 16th and drop them off during their advisory period.

PTSA Winter Clothing Drive 

Thank you to everyone for their donations to the Madison High School/JMHS PTSA winter clothing drive!  A few more slots on the sign up have opened up for students in need. Donations are welcome in the main office through Monday, December 16th. Donation drop-off times are weekdays from 8am-4pm.  Donors can sign up here.  Any questions can be directed to Bethany Slingerland at [email protected]. Thank you, as always, for the generosity and kindness the Madison community demonstrates towards our students! 

Impact Aid Forms Needed

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in) and paper copies have been sent home with students. Please complete it as soon as possible.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener Results Available

Students in grades 3-12 took the SEL Screener during the month of October. Individual student SEL Screener results are now available to families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent via postal mail.

For support in understanding your individual student’s results or for ideas on how to support them at home, please review the Family Guide or reach out to our school staff with any questions.

ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES

View the website for upcoming Athletic Events

 

Concorde District info - www.concordedistrict.com

Northern Region info - www.novahsathletics.com

Madison Athletics info - www.warhawksports.org 

Madison Athletic Boosters - www.warhawkboosters.com

Ticket Info:

Warhawk Athletic Student Pass - $70 for all regular season home events. Purchase here

Regular Season games/events ticket prices

Students = $5 & Adults = $7. To save time at the gate, advanced tickets can be purchased here. 

Advanced tickets for away games can be found here.

 

Tuesday, Dec 10th- HS Orchestra Concert, 7pm in Auditorium

Wednesday, Dec 11th- Pyramid Orchestra Concert, 7pm in Auditorium

Thursday, Dec 12th- Jazz Band & Thoreau MS Band Concert 7pm in Auditorium

Friday, Dec 13th- Madrigals at Mayor’s Open House, Vienna Town Hall, 4:30pm

Saturday, Dec 14th- The Snowman in Concert: Choir and Orchestra event.  Tickets available here.

FCPS DIVISION MESSAGES

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Family Academy Orientation
• Literacy Resources
• Winter Programs and Activities

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

LOOKING AHEAD

Winter Break - 12/23/24 - 1/3/25

                          Main Office closed

QUICK LINKS

JMHS Website

2024-2025 School Calendar

Reporting an Absence

Parent Technology Help Desk

Varsity Tutors, no cost for FCPS students

Archived Editions of This Week at Madison (TWAM)

One School | One Community | One World

2500 James Madison Drive, Vienna, VA 22181 | Main Office: 703.319.2300
Attendance: 703.319.2319 | Web | Twitter

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THIS WEEK AT MADISON 12/2/24

We have 184 students that are chronically absent. Is your student one of them? Check the attendance report card you received last week from us to learn more.

Important Info & Events

Impact Aid Forms Needed

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in) and paper copies have been sent home with students. Please complete it as soon as possible.

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES

View the website for upcoming Athletic Events

 

Concorde District info - www.concordedistrict.com

Northern Region info - www.novahsathletics.com

Madison Athletics info - www.warhawksports.org 

Madison Athletic Boosters - www.warhawkboosters.com

Ticket Info:

Warhawk Athletic Student Pass - $70 for all regular season home events. Purchase here

Regular Season games/events ticket prices

Students = $5 & Adults = $7. To save time at the gate, advanced tickets can be purchased here. 

Advanced tickets for away games can be found here.

 

Tiny Tots Holiday Concert 2024

Thursday, December 5 - 10:00am

Thursday, December 5 - 7:00pm - “Jammy Friendly” show for the family

Friday, December 6 - 10:00am

Advance Purchase Link: https://james-madison-band.ticketleap.com/

FCPS DIVISION MESSAGES

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Preparing for Winter Weather
• SEL Screener Results
• Varsity Girls Wrestling Is New Winter Sport

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

LOOKING AHEAD

Winter Break - 12/23/24 - 1/3/25

                          Main Office closed

QUICK LINKS

JMHS Website

2024-2025 School Calendar

Reporting an Absence

Parent Technology Help Desk

Varsity Tutors, no cost for FCPS students

Archived Editions of This Week at Madison (TWAM)

One School | One Community | One World

2500 James Madison Drive, Vienna, VA 22181 | Main Office: 703.319.2300
Attendance: 703.319.2319 | Web | Twitter

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THIS WEEK AT MADISON 11/25/24

Thank you for helping us bring down our Chronic Absenteeism rate! 

Reminder: School is in session both Monday and Tuesday of this week and we would like your help making sure students attend school on those days.

Important Info & Events

Nov.27-29: Thanksgiving Break (main office closed) 

Impact Aid Forms Needed

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in) and paper copies have been sent home with students. Please complete it as soon as possible.

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES

View the website for upcoming Athletic Events

 

Concorde District info - www.concordedistrict.com

Northern Region info - www.novahsathletics.com

Madison Athletics info - www.warhawksports.org 

Madison Athletic Boosters - www.warhawkboosters.com

Ticket Info:

Warhawk Athletic Student Pass - $70 for all regular season home events. Purchase here

Regular Season games/events ticket prices

Students = $5 & Adults = $7. To save time at the gate, advanced tickets can be purchased here. 

Advanced tickets for away games can be found here.

 

Tiny Tots Holiday Concert 2024

Thursday, December 5 - 10:00am

Thursday, December 5 - 7:00pm - "Jammy Friendly” show for the family

Friday, December 6 - 10:00am

Advance Purchase Link: https://james-madison-band.ticketleap.com/

FCPS DIVISION MESSAGES

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Preparing for Winter Weather
• SEL Screener Results
• Varsity Girls Wrestling Is New Winter Sport

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

QUICK LINKS

JMHS Website

2024-2025 School Calendar

Reporting an Absence

Parent Technology Help Desk

Varsity Tutors, no cost for FCPS students

Archived Editions of This Week at Madison (TWAM)

One School | One Community | One World

2500 James Madison Drive, Vienna, VA 22181 | Main Office: 703.319.2300
Attendance: 703.319.2319 | Web | Twitter