On Monday October 14 (a student holiday), DECA will hold their regional competition at Oakton High School at 1:00 pm to (approximately) 5:00 pm. Each FCPS high school participating is asked to recruit volunteer judges for the event. As you, as the judge, play the role of a customer, employer, or manager, you will rate student participants as they solve real life business situations in a “role play” scenario designed to showcase their knowledge of marketing and business concepts. The student winners will advance to the DECA State Leadership Conference in Virginia Beach to compete for a chance to move on to Internationals which will be in Orlando. Judges must be at least 21 years old to participate. Questions? Email Madison’s DECA parent liaison Angie Gutenson at [email protected]. If you can help out, sign up here.
“Home of a Warhawk” Signs Available to Order
Order your “Home of a Warhawk” sign and you will be notified by email when it is available to be picked up!
PTSA News
Please join us for the next PTSA Meeting of the school year on Tuesday, October 8th at 7:00 pm in the library and our next PTSA Meeting on Tuesday, November 12th at 7:00 pm in the library.
Please click here to review the latest meeting minutes in advance so they can be voted on at the start of the meeting.
PTSA Meetings
All Night Grad
All Night Grad is making plans for the class of 2025! Get a ticket for your senior here! Price is $60 this fall, and will increase later in the year, so purchase today! Come join the fun in planning this epic night. The ANG committee welcomes all who want to have fun and make this a great night for our seniors. We especially love having undergrad parents on this committee who can continue to make this event better each year! Our next (30 minute) meeting is on Tuesday, October 8, at 6:30pm in the Madison library. Come see what we are about! Email our chair at [email protected] to join the planning crew, or have questions about the event.
Lawn Signs celebrating the class of 2025 are on sale!! The senior class will be designing their own sign and will be distributed in early spring. Buy yours today and check it off your list!
Parent Programs
The Madison PTSA is proud to highlight the following webinars hosted by one of our academic booster partners, Educational Connections.
College Insider Insights: What Your 11th Grader Should Do Now to Stand Out in the Admissions Process
Oct. 1, 2024 7 PM ET
It’s go time for high school juniors! This is an important year ahead for boosting success with college admissions. And if you’ve ever wondered how college admissions offices decide who should move forward, you’re in luck!
During this free workshop for students and parents, you will learn:
- The application strategy your student needs to set themselves apart from the crowded (and highly qualified!) applicant pool
- How juniors can maximize this school year by building a memorable narrative to share with colleges
Common questions about the Common App, essays, and the pros and cons of applying early - The changing role of the SAT and ACT in the admissions cycle (and important changes to both tests that your child needs to know about)
Register here.
Roadmap to College: What Your Student Should Do Now to Stand Out Later
Oct. 22, 2024 7 PM ET
College admissions offices across the country are overflowing with applications as more students cast a wider net in their pursuit of the perfect school. As the process gets more competitive, finding ways to stand out is a must. But how can your teen do that when there are so many qualified applicants? You will gain insight on:
- How the college admissions landscape is continually changing and what it means for your family
- How starting the process early ( in 8th -10th grades) can move a “dream school” into the “target” range
- The most significant factors that now determine whether a student will be admitted to their dream school
- How students can use their interests and accomplishments to craft a narrative throughout high school to help their future applications stand out
- Ways to know if and when your child should prep for the ACT/SAT— or if they should skip the tests altogether
Register here.
JMHS Food Pantry
The PTSA is proud to partner with Madison High School and local non profits to support students and their families who are food insecure. The Madison Pantry and Outreach team distributes food and hygiene items throughout the summer and weekly during the school year to students and their families.
– Cereal (individual size)
– Rice
– Pasta
– Granola Bars
– Tomato sauce (please no glass)
– Juice
– Cooking oil (please no glass)
– Beans (dry or canned)
– Fruit (canned or in plastic)
– Milk (shelf stable)
Hygiene items needed include:
– Shampoo
– Conditioner
– Deodorant
– Bar of soap or body wash
– Wash cloth
– Tooth brush
– Tooth paste
– Hand soap
– Small body lotion
Donations can be dropped off at Madison at Door 1 during school hours. These items are available through our Amazon wishlist as well. You can also make a cash donation below.
Please contact Chair Beth Eachus at [email protected] if you would like to learn more or become involved. Thank you for your incredible support and generosity!
The Madison High School PTSA Tax Id is: 52-1289266
MAD Drama
MAD Drama presents:
Puffs (or Seven Increasingly Difficult Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic)
Welcome to the Puffs! For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain wizard school and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs…who just happened to be there too. A tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world.
Please note this production is rated PG-13 for language and content.
November 14th at 7pm
November 15th at 7pm
November 16th at 2pm
November 16th at 7pm
Tickets will go on sale at etix.com on October 31st.
Are you interested in staying connected with MAD Drama? Follow the facebook page for updates and information.
If you’re interested in being added to Ms. Loy’s theatre updates email listing, please fill out this form.
Athletic Boosters
There has never been a better time to join the Madison Athletic Boosters! Help fund and maintain our excellent athletic programs and facilities. There are several membership options so don’t delay and join today at: warhawkboosters.com!
***A fall perk: Booster members can enter through the Booster Gate for all Home Football Games and skip the lines at the main gate.
Warhawk Crew
James Madison Crew Boosters Organization, Inc. Vienna, Virginia
LEARN TO ROW! Open to all JMHS students, no experience necessary.
Learn to row days are designed to introduce new rowers to the sport, from the proper way to hold an oar to porting a shell to going out in a boat. Outings on the water with our Varsity rowers help freshmen and novices get a feel for the water and experience being part of our team.
Saturdays October 5 and 12
Sandy Run Regional Park, Boathouse #1
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Register here or contact [email protected] with questions.
Looking ahead:
October 5 – Oktoberfest – Visit our booth to learn about the program and meet some of our members!
October 5, 12 – Learn to Row – see details above
October 23 – Come cheer us on as we march in the Annual Halloween Parade!
November 21 – Winter conditioning begins – open to all!
Mad Orchestra and Choir
Madison Orchestra and Choir are pleased to host several joint concerts on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Throughout the school day, we will bus over 500 sixth grade students from our Madison Pyramid Elementary Schools, as well as the strings and choir music students from Thoreau Middle School. They will enjoy a special performance from the Madison Orchestra and Choir classes. In the evening, the groups will open the doors of the auditorium for the public to see this combined concert event. Admission is free and the concert will start at 7:00 pm.
Please Join the James Madison PTSA
Membership in the James Madison Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) is an invaluable way to contribute to your child’s education and stay connected with them during high school. Specific programs include:
- Providing Faculty and Staff Enrichment and Education
- Assistance to Student Activities and Events
- Sponsorship of Student Events and Parent Education Programs
- Support Academic Boosters and Provide Mock Testing Opportunities
- Hosting the Baccalaureate Ceremony
- Fund Making a Difference Scholarships and the Triple I awards
- Hosting Senior Celebrations and the All Night Grad celebration
- Supporting our Madison students and families in need
In addition to your PTSA membership, we suggest a donation of $50 per family. Your one-time, tax-deductible donation allows the PTSA to promote the academic excellence and well-being of our students. Donations are tax deductible. (Please check to see if your employer has a donation matching program.)
It’s so easy to join online! Alternatively, membership forms can also be downloaded and mailed with a check.
Questions? Contact Regan Morgan, President or Heather Buescher, PTSA membership chair.
Band News
The JMHS Marching Ensemble performed “Break My Heart” in their first competition of the season, the Colgan High School Classic, on Saturday, September 21. In Class 5A Madison received first place for all caption awards, including: Best drum major, 1st place percussion, 1st place auxiliary, 1st place marching, 1st place general effect, and 1st place overall. They were also named Blue Division Championships (best of classes 4, 5, and 6) and Grand Champion of the entire competition. Way to go JMHS Marching Ensemble!
The next Marching Ensemble competition is the VMBC Herndon Showcase on September 28th.
The Marching Ensemble has three more competitions in October:
- October 5th – VMBC South County Competition
- October 19th – Band of America (BOA) Mid-Atlantic Regional, University of Delaware
- October 28th – VMBC State Championships, Liberty, University, Lynchburg, VA.
Registration for the 2024 Vienna Turkey Trot 5K/10K/Fun Run is now open! Please sign up to participate for this fun, festive, and SAFE Vienna holiday tradition! Race day is Sunday, November 24th.
Come support the JMHS Marching Ensemble at any of the home football games and competitions. You can also see them march in the upcoming Vienna Halloween Parade on October 23rd.
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