Important Schools Update On Survey, Buses, Orientation, Webinars

MADISON, CT — In a late Friday afternoon message, interim school superintendent JeanAnn C. Paddyfote noted that of the 2201 families that responded to the parent survey, some 87 percent of all the surveys mailed, an overwhelming majority are sending their kids back to in-person school in the hybrid model come Sept. 3, and many of them need their kids to ride the bus.

The survey will remain open until Wednesday, Aug. 25 for parents who have not submitted a response for their student.

Here's Paddyfote's full message on the survey, what's planned for buses, upcoming webinars to help families navigate back-to-school and orientation.

Transportation Notice

Based on data from parent responses to the survey, a significant number of students have declared their intention to ride the bus this fall. Given that all responses have not been received and multiple requests for changes are being reviewed, parents should be aware that ridership levels on buses may vary daily. Students and drivers are required to wear appropriate PPE and every effort will be made to social distance where feasible.

Parent Mini-Webinar Series

Navigating our New Normal: Ways to Support Students
Monday, August 24
6 p.m.
Zoom

Panelists Madison Youth and Family Services Assistant Director Angela Ahern, Jeffrey Elementary School Principal Rebecca Frost, Daniel Hand High School Assistant Principal Melanie Whitcher and School Counselor Eliza Hayes will discuss general ways parents can help ease student worry, what steps the district is taking to ease student concerns the first week of school, and how the district supports students with anxiety throughout the year.

Happiness Homeroom: Science-Backed Strategies for Well-Being for Students and Families, Grades 9-12
September 2, 2020
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Led by Yale Professor of Psychology Dr. Laurie Santos on YouTube Live, the session will provide students and families with evidence-based strategies for increasing their own well-being and building more productive habits.

To register for this free livestream event, please visit Yale’s official registration portal.

School Orientation Schedules

Visit our Back to School page on the district website to view each school’s orientation schedule.
On Monday, August 24 the virtual tour of each school will be available on the Back to School page. Parents and students may find it helpful to take the virtual school tour prior to the orientation visit.

MPS Reopening Mailbox
We continue to respond to questions in the order they are received to the mpsreopening@madison.k12.ct.us We appreciate your patience as our response time is dependent on the number of inquiries received.