Dear Madison School District families,
Are you worried about how screen time might be affecting your child? Setting healthy screen time boundaries can be tough. Madison School District #321 Superintendent Randy Lords and SmartSocial will host a LIVE event to help parents understand the impact of screen time on motivation, health, and academics. You won’t want to miss this!
Join us for a fast-paced event with student voices and expert insights to learn real strategies to build balanced, healthy habits and practical strategies to create a positive environment with open communication.
LIVE Event: The Impact of Screen Time on Motivation, Health, and Academics: https://streamyard.com/watch/wbWmN7iW2D5e
When: Thursday, May 15 at 5 PM (MT)
** Register now to be entered for a chance to win a Kindle or 3D Printer!**
Want to learn more about & understand mental health & how to help someone who may be struggling? Madison Cares is hosting an ADULT MENTAL HEALTH 1ST AID course Tues. & Wed. May 13-14, 2025 from 4pm - 8pm. The course will be held at the Madison Education Center at 60 W. Main St. in Rexburg in room 204.
For more information visit the Madison Cares Webpage @ https://www.msd321.com/page/madison-cares-department-page
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please register here: https://www.msd321.com/o/msd321/page/mental-health-first-aid
MADISON CARES COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS:
STAY 2 PLAY: "Mother's Day!" - Celebrate Mother’s Day with various activities, including rock painting, Mother’s Day cards, & cookies! [For families with children 6 mos. to 6 yrs]
Tues. May 6, 2025 [1-2pm] & Thurs. May 8, 2025 [10-11am]
EDUCATION SERIES [Last one of the season]
“PROTECTING OUR CHILDREN: NAVIGATING HIDDEN DANGERS” taught by Shawnee Hendershot, PhD
Wednesday May 7, 2025 8:45am-11am
TO REGISTER: https://www.msd321.com/o/msd321/page/madison-cares-education-series
All activities will take place in Room #204 @ the Madison Education Center [MEC] 60 W. Main St. in Rexburg
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
