Dear Madison Families,
As we enter November, a month traditionally dedicated to gratitude and reflection, I want to express my sincere appreciation for each of you and your unwavering support. Your dedication to our students and staff is truly invaluable. Let’s carry this spirit of gratitude with us beyond November and weave it into the fabric of our daily lives. By appreciating the small joys, the acts of kindness, and the unwavering support we receive each day, we can cultivate a more positive and fulfilling existence.
This month, we have much to be thankful for. Our fall sports teams have shown incredible spirit and sportsmanship, culminating in exciting end-of-season competitions. Our annual canned food drive will soon be underway, reminding us of the importance of giving back to our community. Additionally, our performing arts programs are in full performance mode! Make sure you check out what they’re up to.
As we close the first quarter, please remember that we use a rolling gradebook at Madison and grades are updated continuously throughout the year. This allows you, your student and your child’s teachers to monitor progress and address any concerns promptly. For our seniors, first quarter grades are particularly crucial as they finalize college applications. Please encourage them to reach out to their teachers and counselors for support. For more information about our grading practices, click here.
I also want to thank you for your feedback on our communications. We are always striving to improve how we connect with our families, and your input is essential. In order to minimize the number of communications we send to families, we will communicate as follows as much as possible. Please keep in mind that there are often times that the county will require we send information to families outside of these windows.
- Monday – This Week at Madison (click here to see archives).
- Wednesday – Class specific communications (click here to see senior information).
- Thursday – Student Services, testing and surveys.
We are so excited that during the month of October, we launched our Madison Stars program. Because we believe in celebrating the whole child, inside and outside the classroom, the Madison Stars program is designed to shine a spotlight on our students’ incredible accomplishments beyond our school walls. We know our students are achieving amazing things in our community, and we want to hear about it! Click here to see more about the Madison Stars program. Teachers also have the opportunity to recognize students for their good works within the school day.
Thank you again for all you do. I am grateful to be part of such a supportive and engaged school community.
Sincerely,
Liz Calvert, Principal
Madison High School
2500 James Madison Drive
Vienna, Virginia 22181
Phone: 703-319-2311
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://madisonhs.fcps.edu/