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Reminder: PTA Reimbursements

Posted on June 6, 2013

IMPORTANT REMINDER to all teachers, volunteers and committee chairs – all PTA warrants MUST by submitted by the end of the school year to the President’s box to ensure reimbursement for expenses.  Per PTA regulations, No payments may be processed after the … Continue reading →

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Yearbook Update *updated*

Posted on June 5, 2013

Hello everyone, First a great big thank you to Cassidy Ellis for helping me fill all my orders yesterday- It was a lot of work with 350 books in such a short time! Second I would like to profusely apologize … Continue reading →

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Last Garden Update for the Year

Posted on June 4, 2013

Hello all, Please scope out our garden website one last time this school year: http://www.maderaschoolgarden.org/ Also, this is the time of year when I collect feedback to inform my planning for next year.  Staff and students complete written reflections, and … Continue reading →

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Blue Folder – May 31, 2013

Posted on May 31, 2013

Madera News & Events – WCCUSD Strategic Plan Survey – Encuesta para desarrollar el plan estratégico del distrito WCCUSD WCCUSD is doing a Strategic Plan to determine what the district’s priorities should be (Smaller class sizes? Better technology? Arts & … Continue reading →

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The Madera Garden 4-1-1

Posted on May 29, 2013

Hello Madera Community, 1. First of all, thanks to everyone who made the Carnival such a success.  From the intrepid guys of the Dad’s Club who built catapults and constructed race tracks, to our wonderful principal and secretary who were willingly … Continue reading →

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Blue Folder – May 24, 2013

Posted on May 24, 2013

Please weigh in on this WCCUSD Survey – it may help set the course for the future of Madera and other local schools! School Closed on Monday, May 27th for Memorial Day – Have a good weekend! Madera News & … Continue reading →

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Carnival Volunteers Made it Happen – Thanks!!!

Posted on May 23, 2013

All Hands In! The Madera Carnival for 2013 was a smashing success! We exceeded all expectations. Everyone had a grand day out and it will be something to remember for years to come. But what made it great was the … Continue reading →

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Letter to the Community

Posted on May 20, 2013

Dear Madera family, One of the greatest strengths of our community is a steadfast determination to do what is right for our children and a willingness to fight for what we believe is right for them. This week, your care … Continue reading →

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Blue Folder – May 17, 2013

Posted on May 17, 2013

Don’t Miss Carnival on Saturday! 11:00am – 3:00pm! Madera News & Events Madera Carnival Saturday, May 18, 2013 11:00am – 3:00pm | Madera Lower Yard The Witches Thursday, May 23, 2013 7:00pm | Multipurpose Room Come watch Mr. Danysh’s fifth … Continue reading →

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CCC Library Reading Festival

Posted on May 16, 2013

Contra Costa County Library’s Summer Reading Festival is coming soon! This year’s Summer Reading program, Reading is So Delicious!, runs Saturday, June 8th through Saturday, August 17th. Readers (and pre-readers) of all ages are invited to participate all summer long … Continue reading →

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