Numerous Updates Involving the Madison Public Schools

The following information was sent to Madison parents by Schools Superintendent Thomas Scarice.

K-12 Math Parent Workshop with Greg Tang

Madison and Guilford Public Schools proudly sponsor this special joint engagement: K-12 MATH Parent Workshop from nationally-renowned and best-selling author Greg Tang Tuesday, March 24, 6:30 – 7:45 PM, Daniel Hand High School Dining and Assembly Hall.

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Kindergarten Registration

Registration for students entering Kindergarten for 2015-16 will be held in the Hammonasset Room at The Town Campus on the following dates:

• Thursday, March 26, 2015 from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.
• Friday, March 27, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Friday, March 27, 2015 from 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.

If you are unable to attend a scheduled registration session, please register in person with Sara Caraszi at Central Office, 10 Campus Drive (203) 245-6307.

Enrollment Forms and additional information are posted on our website.

Race to Nowhere

Madison Youth and Family Services, in collaboration with Madison Public Schools, M.A.D.E. in Madison and The Scranton Memorial Library, is pleased to once again host a screening of Race to Nowhere, a film that calls us to challenge the current thinking about how we prepare our children for success.

Advance registration for this free event is required.

Growth Mindset

All children will face challenges and adversity as they develop. One of the most difficult aspects of parenting is how we teach our children to meet these challenges, and to believe that by using effective strategies and effort, they can overcome academic, interpersonal, and social challenges. One approach I find compelling is called a “growth mindset”. Carol Dweck, Lewis and Virginia Eaton Professor of Psychology at Stanford University. She has done a great deal of research on this topic. Please read this engaging article on ways that parents and educators can foster a growth mindset in their children.

21st Century Vision for Education in Connecticut

I recently had the good fortune of teaming with 12 superintendents to co-author this opinion article on creating a 21st Century vision for education in Connecticut. Although it contains a good deal of “eduspeak”, I am confident that most will find our thoughts compelling. The opinion piecewas reprinted in the online Education Blog for the Washington Post.

Power of Childhood

Perhaps we underestimate the natural power of childhood…watch any of these 9 videos for evidence of this:

TED Blog: 9 Talks By Impressive Kids

DRA Workshop

The public is invited to participate in a series of community workshops regarding the development of a Comprehensive Assessment of the Madison Public Schools. The goal of this study is to assist the school district in determining the most effective approach in utilizing our facilities in an effort to support the Madison Public School Vision for 21st Century Education.

The next workshop will be held at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, April 15, 2015at Daniel Hand High School. Please see our website for more details.