A lot is happening at Madsion Cares! See below for details on what's going on this week & upcoming events!
Nov. 4th – STAY 2 PLAY:
🕘 9–10 AM | MEC Gym
FREE playgroup for families with children ages 6 months–6 years. Salt art, friendship garden, park activities & more!
Nov.5th - EDUCATION SERIES:
🕓 8:45–11 AM | Room 204
“WHY DO THEY DO THAT? UNDERSTANDING ADHD IN YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY” taught by Karen Ronneberg, LPC. 👉 Interested? Register here: https://tinyurl.com/yh7xsxft
NOV. 10-11th - ADULT MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING:
🕓 4-8PM | Room 204
🧠Adult Mental Health First Aid is a FREE training that teaches individuals how to IDENTIFY, UNDERSTAND & RESPOND to signs of mental health, substance use challenges among adults, & offers self-help strategies for staying mentally well.
👉Register here: https://www.msd321.com/o/msd321/page/mental-health-first-aid
Nov. 20 & 21 - “READY!” MATH & SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL WORKSHOPS
🕓 9:30-11:00AM | Room 204
Madison Cares is hosting “Ready! for Math & Social/Emotional” parent–child workshops for ages 3–5. Discover how to turn everyday moments into fun learning opportunities and receive FREE educational tools to support learning at home.
👉 Register today! https://workshop.readyforkindergartenidaho.org/workshops?cities=Rexburg
📍 All events take place at 60 W. Main St., Rexburg
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📢REMINDER!
Madison Cares’ Education Series class has been changed to:
“BUILD WELLNESS, ACHIEVE MORE: FROM ESSENTIALS TO EXCELLENCE DAILY” ✨ Taught by Ellon Chase, LPC
🕓 8:45–11 AM | 60 W. Main St., Rexburg | Room 204
Ellon is a counselor at Madison Jr. High who’s passionate about helping others & sharing her knowledge with the community. She’s a returning speaker, & we’re so excited to welcome her back TOMORROW!
Tell your friends & let’s learn together how to build wellness & thrive! 👉 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/yh7xsxft
Join Madison Cares in this week’s Community Connection events!
📍 All events take place at 60 W. Main St., Rexburg
🎃Oct. 28 – STAY 2 PLAY👻
[FREE playgroup for families with children ages 6 months–6 years]
🕘 9–10 AM | 🕸️Please enter through the Madison Cares doors on the West side
We’re so excited to host a Halloween Stay 2 Play playgroup TOMORROW! There will be a costume parade, trick or treating, & fun games!
Oct. 29– EDUCATION SERIES
🕓 8:45–11 AM | Room 204
🚨 IMPORTANT UPDATE! This week's class has been changed to: “Build Wellness, Achieve More: From Essentials to Excellence Daily” taught by Ellon Chase, LPC. 👉 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/yh7xsxft
Our Kitchen Fair is happening November 17th–21st, just in time for the holiday season! 🎁
Come browse fresh-baked goods, cooking and kitchen supplies — perfect for gifting or treating yourself! 🥖🍪
Proceeds support a great cause:
💙 Food Services employee training
🎅 Local Secret Santa programs
Bring the whole family and get in the Halloween spirit at the Family-Friendly Spook Alley at Adams Elementary! It’s the perfect mix of fun and fright for all ages! 🕸️
PLUS — our MHS is hosting another awesome Halloween event this Friday night you won’t want to miss! 🧡🖤
Check out the flyers for all the details! 👇
✨ It all starts with a simple “Hello!” 💚
This week we’re celebrating Start With Hello Week — a time to spread kindness, make new connections, and remind everyone that no one is ever alone. A smile, wave, or friendly hello can make someone’s day!
We challenge everyone to say hello to someone new and keep that kindness going all year long — not just this week. 🌟
⭐ MADISON CARES COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS ⭐
📍 All events take place at 60 W. Main St., Rexburg
Oct. 21 – STAY 2 PLAY
🕘 9–10 AM | MEC Gym
FREE playgroup for families with children ages 6 months–6 years.
Play dough, kinetic sand, grocery store, dress-up & more!
Oct. 22 – EDUCATION SERIES
🕓 8:45–11 AM | Room 204
“MINDFUL EATING: Cultivating Awareness & Connection with Food”
Taught by Whitney Arnold, LPC
👉 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/yh7xsxft
WINTER COAT DRIVE
📅 Oct. 8 – Nov. 21 | 🕓 Monday–Friday | 8 AM–4 PM
Donate new or gently used coats to help local kids stay warm this winter!
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Hello Bobcat Families!
Our Start with Hello campaign begins Monday, Oct. 20!
We encourage all students & families to reach out & continue building a caring, connected school community—where every student feels seen, included, and valued. 💚
Activities will take place in schools all week to inspire kindness and inclusion.
Check out the dress-up days for our elementary and middle schools!
For more info on Start with Hello & the Sandy Hook Promise visit https://www.sandyhookpromise.org/
📢 NO STAY 2 PLAY. We’ll see you next week!
It’s not too late to register for this week’s YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH 1ST AID TRAINING!
📅 Oct. 14 & 15 | 🕓 4–8 PM | Room 204 | 📍 60 W. Main, Rexburg
Learn the signs, gain tools to help, & become an advocate for our youth.
👉 Register here: https://www.msd321.com/o/msd321/page/mental-health-first-aid [More dates/times available]
EDUCATION SERIES
📅 Oct.15 | 🕓 8:45-11am | Room 204 | 📍 60 W. Main, Rexburg
“NAVIGATING ENTRY INTO MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING” taught by Tina Ricks
👉 Interested? Register here: https://tinyurl.com/yh7xsxft
WINTER COAT DRIVE
📅 Oct. 8 – Nov. 21 | 🕓 Monday–Friday | 8 AM–4 PM
Donate new or gently used coats to help local kids stay warm this winter.
📍 Drop boxes at the MEC – 60 W. Main St., Rexburg
“READY! for Kindergarten” Part 2 parent workshops are coming up NEXT WEEK!
AGES 2–3 (starting Kindergarten in 2028) – Oct. 14 | 9:30–11 AM
AGES 1–2 (starting Kindergarten in 2029) – 🚨NOTE DATE CHANGE🚨 Oct. 16 | 9:30–11 AM
Want to join this FREE 3-part parent workshop? Register for the next available virtual class for the desired age group to catch up and receive your free take-home kits! https://tinyurl.com/bdhazya3
YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING
📅 Oct. 14 & 15 | 🕓 4–8 PM | FREE training | 📍 60 W. Main, Rexburg
Invite your friends & family to join in learning how to support & help teens (12–18) who may be struggling with mental health, suicide, or substance use challenges. Together, we can make a difference! 🙌
👉 Register here: https://www.msd321.com/o/msd321/page/mental-health-first-aid [More dates/times available]
Oct. 7 – STAY 2 PLAY
🕘 9–10 AM | MEC Gym
Salt painting, bowling, & more! Come play with a purpose.
Oct. 8 – Nov. 21 – WINTER COAT DRIVE
🕓 Monday–Friday | 8 AM–4 PM
Donate new or gently used coats to help local kids stay warm this winter.
📍 Drop boxes at the MEC – 60 W. Main St., Rexburg
Oct. 14 & 15 – YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING
🕓 4–8 PM | FREE training
Learn the signs, gain tools to help, & become an advocate for our youth.
👉 Register here: https://www.msd321.com/o/msd321/page/mental-health-first-aid
More info on our website: tinyurl.com/3y9fb5a4
Follow us on Facebook: tinyurl.com/445weyk7
We have to adjust the hours for the Bobcat Fieldhouse this week for school activities. It only affects some of the evening hours. Here are the adjusted hours to the public for this week (October 8-12):
Monday - Normal
Tuesday - Normal
Wednesday - 7:00-8:30 PM
Thursday - 7:00-8:30 PM
Friday - Closed
All morning times stay the same.
Thanks so much!
Just a reminder that the Bobcat Fieldhouse will be closed to the public September 27th thru October 4th for Harvest Break. See you back on the 6th! Have a great Harvest Break!
Bring your questions & join this week’s Education Series class, where our Parent Educators will share their role, the programs they offer, & ways you can get involved.
*Wed. September 24, 2025 // 8:45-11am @ the MEC
*“READY! for Kindergarten” & “Parents as Teachers” Program Overview
*Register here: https://tinyurl.com/yh7xsxft
STAY 2 PLAY, an open playgroup for children ages 0–6, begins THIS TUESDAY Sept. 23rd from 9–10am in the MEC gym. Join us every Tuesday—bring your kids and friends! No registration required.
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✨Check out what's happening this week with Madison Cares!
EDUCATION SERIES:
Wed. September 17, 2025 // 8:45-11am // @ the MEC
Tech-Savvy Parenting: Navigating Screen Time With Your Kids taught by Trevor Rowe, PhD
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/yh7xsxft
READY! FOR KINDERGARTEN - FREE PARENT WORKSHOPS
Thur. September 18th // 9:30-11am // @ the MEC
For ages 1-2 [starting Kindergarten in 2029]. Register here:https://tinyurl.com/mrxhaxbw
Fri. September 19th // 9:30-11am // @ the MEC
For ages 0-1 [starting Kindergarten in 2030]. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/3nsr6put
– Free take-home kits
-- Child care provided for children ages 1-12
– For more information on ‘READY! for Kindergarten’ go to: https://readyforkindergartenidaho.org/about
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FREE parent/caregiver workshops focusing on children ages 0 - 3. Take-home kits & toys provided!
Register today! https://tinyurl.com/bdhazya3
For more information on READY! for Kindergarten go to: https://readyforkindergartenidaho.org/about
This is a PARENT/CAREGIVER workshop. Infants (0-1 year old) are welcome to stay with their parents. Child care will be provided for children ages 1-12.
We’re kicking things off with special dress-up days, awesome school activities, and gearing up for the EPIC HOCO parade! 🚗🎈🎶
Let’s make memories, show our pride, and celebrate together!
We hope everyone has an amazing time—GO BOBCATS! 🙌🔥
