Coronavirus Madison: Schools Provide Student Activities Online

MADISON, CT — Educators have created a "resource bank" for students and families to participate in "optional" Madison Public School District activities.

They don't take the place of instruction, but can help keep students on track.

"They are designed to offer parents a guide for approximate grade level activities. We suggest that a daily schedule of learning activities be established in homes based on the individual needs and interests of your child. We hope this bank is a helpful menu to keep your learner engaged."

Note that a Patch attempt to access the "Optional District Activities"resulted in an error message which is likely being addressed by the schools.

In the meantime, here's the letter from assistant superintendent of schools Gail Dahling-Hench:

March 16, 2020

Dear MPS Community,

On Friday, we announced school closures for an undetermined time period.Madison educators established a resource bank to assist parents and students in optional district activities. This bank serves as a foundation for the addition of regional and local resources during this unprecedented school break. These activities are optional and do not take the place of instruction. They are designed to offer parents a guide for approximate grade level activities.

We suggest that a daily schedule of learning activities be established in homes based on the individual needs and interests of your child. We hope this bank is a helpful menu to keep your learner engaged.

We look forward to adding additional activities. We wish you good health and a future with a reasonable return to school. In the meantime, we hope this is a helpful school community resource.

Gail Dahling-Hench

Assistant Superintendent of Schools

Madison Public Schools

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