Hello parents!
Next Monday evening, November 16th, we will be hosting our annual Family Reading Night at the Early Childhood Education Center! Additionally, our Book Fair will begin next Monday evening, sponsored by Paper Pie Books! For more detailed information on these two events, please take a few moments to review the attached flyers.
Also, the ECEC is working toward a schoolwide reading goal! Every child is aiming to read (or have read to them) 400 books by the end of the school year.
Two Reporting Methods:
📘 Paper 100‑book log (turn in to our librarian, Marie Atkinson).
📝 For this week's survey, you can fill out the number of books your child has read outside of school from Monday, October 26th - Sunday, November 1st. You can access this week's survey here: https://forms.gle/JjHWFeZB5CQDXmzk7
Kids will earn a prize for every 100 books they read and be entered into a grand-prize drawing at the end of the school year! Please go to the following link to learn more about the program, prizes, and rules: https://www.msd321.com/o/eces/article/3187332
Have a great week! GO BOBCATS!!
Hello ECEC Families!
Our November Newsletter is here, including lots of information regarding our Family Reading Night, Book Fair, Food Drive, and more! Please take a moment to review it, and feel free to reach out with any questions. GO BOBCATS!!
Just a reminder that tomorrow (November 3rd), will be a district-wide virtual day, which means there will be no in-person school for all Madison students.
Here at the Early Childhood Education Center, we will also be holding our monthly developmental screener for preschool-aged children within the community. If you or someone you know has concerns about a child's development, you can contact our secretary, Lauri Mann, to set up a screening appointment. Lauri can be reached at (208) 359-3366 or mannl@msd321.com.
Also, the ECEC is working toward a schoolwide reading goal! Every child is aiming to read (or have read to them) 400 books by the end of the school year.
Two Reporting Methods:
📘 Paper 100‑book log (turn in to our librarian, Marie Atkinson).
📝 For this week's survey, you can fill out the number of books your child has read outside of school from Monday, October 26th - Sunday, November 1st. You can access this week's survey here: https://forms.gle/SjSrnT4kWx6eA52F6
Kids will earn a prize for every 100 books they read and be entered into a grand-prize drawing at the end of the school year! Please go to the following link to learn more about the program, prizes, and rules: https://www.msd321.com/o/eces/article/3187332
Have a great week! GO BOBCATS!!
If you have preschool-aged children, please come join us for an evening of books, literacy, and community at the Madison Early Childhood Education Center!
📅 Monday, November 16, 2026
⏰ 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
📍 2413 N 3000 W, Rexburg
✨ Free book for every family (while supplies last)
🧁 Special treat for every preschool-aged child (while supplies last)
🚓🚒 Special guest readers from local law enforcement, fire services, and military service members
Plus, don't forget our Book Fair, running November 16-20!
This event is FREE and open to all preschool-aged children and their families in the community. You do not need to be a Madison Early Childhood Education Center student to attend.
Come read, explore, and belong with us! ❤️📖
The Madison Early Childhood Education Center is proud to support the Rexburg Soup Kitchen Food Drive! We invite our families and community members to help by donating shelf-stable, unopened, unexpired food items.
Some of the most needed items include:
🥫 Tuna fish, beef stew, corn, peaches, pears, and mandarin oranges
🍎 Individual fruit cups
🧀 Mac & Cheese
🍜 Ramen noodles
🍓 Jam (not jelly)
📍 Drop-off Locations & Dates
Madison Early Childhood Center, Madison Elementary Schools (except Adams), and Madison Middle School: Nov. 2–20
Madison Jr. High and Madison High School: Nov. 30–Dec. 17
Every donation, big or small, helps make a difference for families in our community. Thank you for helping us support the Rexburg Soup Kitchen! 💙
Get ready for a night of dancing, fun, and community spirit! 🌟 Come support our amazing MSD #321 staff and fellow community members as they dance the night away! Let's fill the gym with cheers and show these dancers some love! ❤️
📅 Saturday, November 7th
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Madison High School Main Gym
This fantastic event is a fundraiser for the Madison Education Foundation, which provides grants that make a meaningful difference in our classrooms! Our teachers are incredibly grateful for the opportunities these grants create and the positive impact they have on our students. ❤️
🎟️ Get your tickets today and join us for an unforgettable night supporting a wonderful cause! https://tinyurl.com/DWTSRexburgTickets
⭐ Let's cheer on our stars and make this a night to remember! 🪩
Here at the Early Childhood Education Center, we will also be holding our monthly developmental screener for preschool-aged children within the community. If you or someone you know has concerns about a child's development, you can contact our secretary, Lauri Mann, to set up a screening appointment. Lauri can be reached at (208) 359-3366 or mannl@msd321.com.
GO BOBCATS!!
📚 The ECEC is working toward a schoolwide reading goal! Every child is aiming to read (or have read to them) 400 books by the end of the school year.
Two Reporting Methods:
📘 Paper 100‑book log (turn in to our librarian, Marie Atkinson).
📝 For this week's survey, you can fill out the number of books your child has read outside of school from Monday, October 19th - Sunday, October 25th. You can access this week's survey here: https://forms.gle/TJf9P3YvyrnV2NoD8
Kids will earn a prize for every 100 books they read and be entered into a grand-prize drawing at the end of the school year! Please go to the following link to learn more about the program, prizes, and rules: https://www.msd321.com/o/eces/article/3187332
Also, just a quick reminder about our Community Boo Bash trick-or-treating event taking place tomorrow evening from 5:00 - 7:00 pm!
📚 The ECEC is working toward a schoolwide reading goal! Every child is aiming to read (or have read to them) 400 books by the end of the school year. We will continue to use our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten reading program this year to track your child's progress and earn prizes!
Two Reporting Methods:
📘 Paper 100‑book log (turn in to our librarian, Marie Atkinson).
📝 For this week's survey, you can fill out the number of books your child has read outside of school from Monday, October 12th - Sunday, October 18th. You can access this week's survey here: https://forms.gle/gLRjMAdBSdXMxyj7A
Kids will earn a prize for every 100 books they read and be entered into a grand-prize drawing at the end of the school year!
Please go to the following link to learn more about the program, prizes, and rules: https://www.msd321.com/o/eces/article/3187332
Happy reading!
📚 The ECEC is working toward a schoolwide reading goal! Every child is aiming to read (or have read to them) 400 books by the end of the school year. We will continue to use our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten reading program this year to track your child's progress and earn prizes!
Two Reporting Methods:
📘 Paper 100‑book log (turn in to our librarian, Marie Atkinson).
📝 Weekly Online Survey. For this week's survey, you can fill out the number of books your child has read outside of school since the beginning of our school year (September 8th). You can access the survey here: https://forms.gle/67EWYSWD8gVAzGDv9
Kids will earn a prize for every 100 books they read and be entered into a grand-prize drawing at the end of the school year!
Please go to the following link to learn more about the program, prizes, and rules: https://www.msd321.com/o/eces/article/3187332
Happy reading!
Hello Families! Our "Boo Bash" at the Early Childhood Education Center will take place on October 27th from 5 - 7 pm! Come ready to show off your Halloween costumes and enjoy indoor trick-or-treating provided by local businesses and organizations. We hope to see you there! --- Also, just a quick reminder that the temperatures are expected to drop significantly over the weekend! Please make sure your child is dressed comfortably for playing outside.
Hello ECEC Families! Just a reminder that there will be NO SCHOOL TOMORROW (Tuesday, October 6th) due to our monthly Developmental Screener for preschool-aged children in the community, ages 3-5. If you or someone you know has concerns about a child's development, you can contact our secretary, Lauri Mann, to set up a screening appointment. Lauri can be reached at 208-359-3366 or mannl@msd321.com.
Hello ECEC Families! Just a reminder that there will be NO SCHOOL next week (Monday, September 28th - Friday, October 2nd) due to Harvest Break.
After the break on October 6th, we will be holding our monthly Developmental Screener for preschool-aged children in the community, ages 3-5. If you or someone you know has concerns about a child's development, you can contact our secretary, Lauri Mann, to set up a screening appointment. Lauri can be reached at 208-359-3366 or mannl@msd321.com.
Before leaving for Harvest Break, we'll be sending out our monthly ECEC Newsletter with important dates and other information about our school and upcoming activities! Stay tuned...
Hello Preschool Families!
Join the Talk, Play, Grow event on Thursday, September 17, from 6:30-7:30 PM for parents and children ages 0-4. Learn practical ways to support your child's language development, school readiness, and lifelong learning through everyday interactions.
Hosted by the Madison Library District and featuring Dr. David Allen (BYU-Idaho).
✅ Fun and informative for families
✅ Ages 0-4 welcome
✅ Space is limited, so be sure to register using the following link, or the attached QR code! - https://bit.ly/4gexua6?r=qr
We hope to see many of our Madison Early Childhood families there! 💛
It appears that my message yesterday about Open House and the start of school next week was mistakenly sent to some families.
If you have not previously been contacted by a teacher or a member of our office staff regarding your child's enrollment, your child is not currently enrolled, and you may disregard any communication about the Open House and start of school next week.
I sincerely apologize for any confusion this may have caused. If you are unsure about your child's enrollment status, or if your child is not enrolled and you continue to receive these messages, please email me at spencerj@msd321.com.
Thank you for your understanding.
Josh Spencer
Principal, Early Childhood Education Center
Phone: (208) 359-3366
Email: spencerj@msd321.com
Hello parents!
Just a reminder that next Tuesday and Wednesday are our Open House days, and you are welcome to drop by during your child’s regular preschool session time to meet the teachers and get familiar with the classroom.
The first days that parents will drop off their children with their teachers, and bus service will begin are on Thursday, September 10th, and Friday, September 11th, depending on your child’s scheduled days.
Last but not least, we are looking for volunteers to join our Early Childhood Center PTO! Look for a PTO info/signup booth at the Open House next week to learn more.
We are so excited to have your children start school! Please reach out if you have any questions.
🚌 IMPORTANT BUS ROUTE REMINDERS
As we get ready for the new school year, we want to share a few important transportation reminders with our families:
Please check BusRight for your student’s bus stop location and pickup time. Bus routes have changed this year, so please double-check your student’s information before the first day of school.
BusRight Information:
Parents of students using bus transportation should have received an email from the Transportation Department through BusRight, our bus transportation app. This email includes information to help you access your student’s transportation details.
If your child uses bus transportation and you have not received an email from BusRight, please contact the Transportation Department at caldwellb@msd321.com for assistance.
Be at the Stop 5 Minutes Early:
Students should be at their bus stop at least 5 minutes before their scheduled pickup time. This helps our buses stay on schedule and ensures students are ready when the bus arrives.
Riding a Different Bus or Using a Different Stop:
If your student will be riding a different bus home with a friend or getting off at a stop other than their assigned bus stop, they will need a signed permission note from a parent or guardian.
More Transportation Information:
Please visit the Transportation page on our district website for department contacts, BusRight app information, and additional transportation resources. Link: https://www.msd321.com/o/msd321/page/transportation
Thank you for helping us make transportation safe and smooth as we begin the new school year!
As we get ready for the new school year, we want to remind all new and returning families to download the MSD321 app and sign in to your Rooms account.
Rooms is our communication platform that teachers will use to stay connected with you and your student throughout the school year.
Rooms invitations have been sent out. To log in, use the phone number associated with your PowerSchool account. A confirmation code will be sent to that number for you to enter and complete the sign-in process.
If you choose to log in using the email address associated with your PowerSchool account, you will be prompted to create a password. If you did not receive a Rooms invitation or are having trouble signing in, please email chavezm@msd321.com for assistance.
Please also take a moment to make sure the email address and phone number associated with your PowerSchool account are current and correct. If you have a new email address or phone number, please update your information as soon as possible.
Important: Please do not list a work phone number as your day or primary contact number. Rooms may not be able to send messages and notifications to work phone numbers. Please use a personal mobile number whenever possible.
Thank you for helping us make sure you stay connected and receive important communication from your student’s school and teachers.
We’re excited for a great school year!