Letter from the Principal – Mrs. Calvert

Dear Madison High School PTSA Families,

With the arrival of May, the academic year is rapidly coming to an end. It is essential for parents and guardians to proactively engage with their students to thoroughly review the end-of-year schedule. It’s important for families to have a clear understanding of the timeline for all culminating assessments, outstanding tasks, and the numerous end-of-year activities that will be taking place. Do NOT hesitate to reach out to teachers if you have questions. Please remember that a shared awareness of these deadlines and events will help ensure a smooth and successful finish to the school year for your student.
 
Teacher Appreciation Week begins on May 5th. We hope you will join us in celebrating our amazing teachers! Their dedication, passion, and hard work make a profound difference in the lives of our students every day. We encourage you to partner with your students in finding meaningful ways to express your gratitude to their teachers. Here are a few ideas:
 

• A handwritten note or card from your student expressing their appreciation for a specific teacher or staff member.
• An email to the teacher sharing a positive experience or the impact a teacher has had on your student.
• Encourage your student to say a simple “thank you” to their teachers.

 
Your support and recognition mean the world to our teachers and staff. Let’s come together as a community to show them how much we value their commitment to our students’ success.
 
Here are a few quick updates on what’s happening at Madison this month:
 

• Senior Updates: Senior parents, we are almost there! Please visit our website to see all senior updates. 
  
  
• Prom: Our Prom celebration will take place next week, May 10th at the State Theatre in Falls Church. Click here for ticket information and guest forms. Please partner with your student(s) to ensure they make safe and responsible choices by avoiding alcohol or other substances that can impair their decision-making and lead to negative consequences. 
  
  
• SOL Testing: This year’s SOL testing schedule is a bit different than past years. Our bell schedule will adjust on May 20th and 21st to include a testing block at the beginning of the day. If a student is not testing on either of our testing dates, they will have a study block during that time where they can work on end-of-year assignments and any outstanding tasks. If you prefer that your child arrive late on either of these mornings, please make sure you fill out this form and return it to the main office. For more information on SOL testing please visit our testing page here. We will be testing students as follows: 
  
  
• Reading SOL (English 11/AP Language): May 20
• Biology SOL: May 20
• Chemistry, Geosystems, & History SOLs: May 20 or May 22
• Geometry: May 21
• Algebra 1 & 2: May 21
  
  
• MADWings is almost here! Mark your calendars! I shared this information last month but thought it important to share again as seniors will be engaging in their Senior Wings experience beginning May 12th!
• Seniors: Seniors are getting ready to participate in their MADWings senior experience. If you or your student has any questions, please contact your student’s advisory teacher or school counselor. We look forward to seeing their presentations and you on May 29th.
• Underclassmen: Students in 9th – 11th grades will be presenting their WINGS Portfolios or their Mastery Transcript Presentation of Competency on June 5th. We encourage parents to talk to their student(s) about their presentation and join us on that day to support their child. We only ask that you coordinate your visit with your student’s advisory teacher and check in at the main office on that day. 

 
We truly appreciate your ongoing support of our students, teachers, and the Warhawk community. Your partnership is invaluable to our success. Let’s finish the school year strong, embracing every opportunity to learn, grow, and celebrate our collective achievements. We’re in the home stretch!

Sincerely,