Madison School District #321

MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH! DYK many mental health issues affecting adults start in childhood and adolescence? This Mental Health Awareness Month, learn how to support children of all ages and stages. To learn more: samhsa.gov/mental-health/children-and-families/young-adults #MHAM2025 #MentalHealthMatters

MADISON CARES ANNOUNCEMENTS: NEW STAY 2 PLAY playgroups will be held TUESDAYS 1-2pm & THURSDAYS 10-11am from April 29th - May 22nd IN ROOM 204 @ the Madison Education Center 60 W. Main St. in Rexburg [please come through the Madison Cares west doors across from Broulim’s] This week’s theme is SPRING KICK-OFF! Come meet our new interns & discover new spring activities. For families with children 6 mos.-6 yrs. No registration required. ED. SERIES: “HOPE CONQUERS ACES [ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES]” taught by Kylee Jones Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:45am-11am in Room #204 @ the Madison Education Center TO REGISTER: https://www.msd321.com/o/msd321/page/madison-cares-education-series

Hello Bobcat Nation! We at Madison Cares hope you had a wonderful Spring Break. We're pleased to announce this week's Education Series “HOW TO BUILD RESILIENCE THROUGH COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY [CBT] & ADLERIAN THERAPY CONCEPTS” taught by Phillip Hathaway, LCSW WHEN: Wednesday April 23, 2025 8:45am-11am WHERE: Room #204 @ the Madison Education Center [MEC] 60 W. Main St. in Rexburg WHO: FREE classes for anyone in the community ages 18+ TO REGISTER: https://www.msd321.com/o/msd321/page/madison-cares-education-series

Hi Everyone! The Bobcat Fieldhouse will be closed to the public next Monday night, April 28th, for a school activity. It will still be open that morning. Thanks so much!

All summer Drivers Ed classes are now FULL. We will open classes that will be offered during the 2025-2026 school year on June 2, 2025.

We have opened more classes for Drivers Ed this summer. If your student is 14 1/2 before the first day of class and will be available, please stop by the District Office to sign up for a class. The cost is $150. June 2, 2025 – (34 students) Parker Stucki Class Time - 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 4 days a week (M-Th) for 3 weeks (30 hrs.) (Class times may vary) Classroom - #180, MJH June 2, 2025 – (34 students) Travis Jensen Class Time - 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 4 days a week (M-Th) for 3 weeks (30 hrs.) (Class times may vary) Classroom - #201, MHS July 14, 2025 – (24 students) Nicole Grafel Class Time - 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 4 days a week (M-Th) for 3 weeks (30 hrs.) (Class times may vary) Classroom - # , MHS

Have a great Spring Break! We will see you on April 21st!!

MADISON CARES EDUCATION SERIES TOPIC: “SOURDOUGH 101” taught by Jeff Turner WHEN: Wednesday April 9, 2025 8:45am-11am WHERE: Room #204 @ the Madison Education Center [MEC] 60 W. Main St. in Rexburg WHO: FREE classes for anyone in the community ages 18+ TO REGISTER: https://www.msd321.com/o/msd321/page/madison-cares-education-series You don't want to miss it!

READY! FOR MATH is a free workshop for parents/caregivers AND their children ages 3-5. Learn activities that will help children learn a range of essential math skills through playful practice and discovery. FREE Materials are included with this workshop. Wednesday April 9, 2025 Drop-in Open house 5:30-7:30pm Room 204 @ Madison Cares- Madison School District 60 W Main St, Rexburg, ID 83440, USA Child care provided for children not participating

MADISON CARES EDUCATION SERIES TOPIC: “POST-WINTER GARDEN MAINTENANCE” taught by Jared Gibbons WHEN: Wednesday April 2, 2025 8:45am-11am WHERE: Room #204 @ the Madison Education Center [MEC] 60 W. Main St. in Rexburg WHO: FREE classes for anyone in the community ages 18+ TO REGISTER: https://www.msd321.com/o/msd321/page/madison-cares-education-series

REMINDER: Madison Cares Summer Camp REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY APRIL 1, 2025 @ 9:00AM. Click the link for camp details & to register for Summer Camp. https://www.msd321.com/o/msd321/page/mc-summer-camp

MADISON CARES STAY 2 PLAY - BUILDING STRONG FAMILIES & STRONG COMMUNITY THEME: Our BYU-I interns are wrapping up their time at Madison Cares. For their LAST playgroups, they want to showcase their FAVORITE Stay 2 Play activities! Come join them for some fun & entertainment! WHEN: Friday March 21, 2025 10-11am & Monday, March 31, 2025 1-2pm WHERE: The Madison Education Center GYM 60 W. Main St. in Rexburg

🍕 Dinner Idea! 🍕 Head over to Pizza Pie Cafe (Now- March 27th) and support the 5th Grade Computer Science Fundraiser while enjoying some delicious pizza! It's a win-win!

EVENING MADISON CARES EDUCATION SERIES Come join Madison Cares for the LAST, LAST EVENING CLASS - It's going to be great! TOPIC: “YOU FEEL THE WAY YOU THINK” taught by Grover Wray, LCSW WHEN: Wednesday EVENING March 26, 2025 6:15pm-8pm WHERE: Room #204 @ the Madison Education Center [MEC] 60 W. Main St. in Rexburg WHO: FREE classes for anyone in the community ages 18+ TO REGISTER: https://www.msd321.com/o/msd321/page/madison-cares-education-series REMINDER: No childcare available for evening classes

MADISON CARES STAY 2 PLAY - BUILDING STRONG FAMILIES & STRONG COMMUNITY STAY 2 PLAY playgroups with be held this Friday, March 21st 10-11am, & Monday, March 24th, 1-2pm @ the Madison Education Center Gym 60 W. Main St. in Rexburg. Come meet new friends & enjoy engaging with your children through various activities! For families with children 6 mos.-6 yrs. No registration required.

MADISON CARES EDUCATION SERIES TOPIC: “PASSPORT TO POSSIBILITIES: FAMILY TRAVEL ON A BUDGET” taught by Linda Deming WHEN: Wednesday March 19, 2025 8:45am-11am WHERE: Room #204 @ the Madison Education Center [MEC] 60 W. Main St. in Rexburg WHO: FREE classes for anyone in the community ages 18+ TO REGISTER: https://www.msd321.com/o/msd321/page/madison-cares-education-series

Whoop! Whoop! It’s that time again to sign up & gear up for Summer Camp! Madison Cares Summer Camp offers an activity-rich environment with games, hands-on experiences, & field trips where children practice & develop social skills, learn coping strategies, make new friends, & of course HAVE FUN! We are excited to host 5 summer camp sessions in June/July 2025 for kids entering grades 1 - 5. Each camp runs Monday -Thursday, with awesome field trips at the end of each week. REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY APRIL 1, 2025 @ 9:00AM. Click the link for camp details & to register for Summer Camp. https://www.msd321.com/o/msd321/page/mc-summer-camp

The Bobcat Fieldhouse will be closed for Spring Break April 12-19. Thanks!

MADISON CARES EDUCATION SERIES TOPIC: “ENGAGING CHILDREN IN OUTDOOR RECREATION” taught by Mike Godfrey, PhD WHEN: Wednesday March 12, 2025 8:45am-11am WHERE: Room #204 @ the Madison Education Center [MEC] 60 W. Main St. in Rexburg WHO: FREE classes for anyone in the community ages 18+ TO REGISTER: https://www.msd321.com/o/msd321/page/madison-cares-education-series

MADISON CARES STAY 2 PLAY - BUILDING STRONG FAMILIES & STRONG COMMUNITY STAY 2 PLAY playgroups will be held this Friday, March 7th 10-11am & Monday, March 10, 2025 1-2pm @ the Madison Education Center Gym 60 W. Main St. in Rexburg Friday’s playgroup will be a “BIRTHDAY PARTY” while Monday’s playgroup is A SURPRISE! [It’s going to be great!] Bring your friends along & enjoy socializing & interacting with your kids while exploring the different activities. For families with children 6 mos.-6 yrs. No registration required.