After many, many years as the beloved music teacher at Madison School, Mrs. Lebensorger is retiring.  All Madison alumni and their families are invited to help her celebrate at two different events. The Madison Spring Showcase will be Wednesday, May 17th at 6:00 p.m. Alumni are invited back to Madison to sing with Mrs. Lebensorger and the chorus one last time. Alumni are also welcome to attend Mrs. Lebensorger’s retirement party Friday, May 19th, 3:05 p.m., at Madison School.

Please join the Madison family and spread the word!

Parents, are you looking for graduation thank you cards for your 8^th grade graduate?  If so, please consider ordering handmade cards from the Hinsdale D86 Transition Center.  The cards come in a variety of colors (black, red, green, cobalt blue, navy ) and feature a simple inked “thank you” on top of a graduation cap.  The cost is $5 for 5 cards/envelopes.  Orders can be placed through May 17^th.

Order here using PushCoin (credit/debit card) A PushCoin account is quick, easy, and FREE to create!

Order here for cash/check payment

The Transition Center provides life and vocational skills instruction to young adults with disabilities between the ages of 18 and 22 years old from the Hinsdale Central and Hinsdale South communities.  The main focus of the program (Adult Opportunities) is to promote opportunities for independence in employment, post-secondary education and training, independent living skills, and community experiences. 

If you have questions, please contact Ms. Heather Riggs, Special Education Teacher at D86. Thank you for your support!

Are you wondering what changes are in store for the middle school curriculum next year? Do you have questions about the following: What changes are being made to the social studies curriculum? What are the Next Generation Science Standards and how will they affect the science classes? How are the Encore classes changing? What is happening with the math curriculum? These questions and more will be answered at our next PTO meeting on Wednesday, April 12th at 9:00 a.m. in the MRC. Kelley Gallt and Terry Hanrahan from the D181 Department of Learning will share the planned curriculum changes for the 2017-2018 school year. The PTO meeting will start at 9:00 a.m. and the presentation will begin at 9:15 a.m.

Parents, please do not allow your children to bring items to school that may distract from education and learning. While it’s nearly impossible to compile a comprehensive list, some items that have been causing issues lately are: “slime” (both homemade and store purchased), laser pointers, bouncy balls, and electronic devices. While some students have demonstrated a level of responsibility and success with “fidgets,” we have also observed students using these items with an opposite, unintended effect by distracting themselves and others.  At  each teacher’s discretion, any problem items will be collected from students and turned into the office where they will only be available for pickup by a parent.  We hope to use this approach sparingly. Thank you for understanding, and if you seek any clarification, please contact Assistant Principal Rocky May.

Please see the attached flyers for information about how to opt-in to receive District 181 text alerts on your phone and frequently asked questions and answers.

Are you interested in getting more involved in the PTO? Would you like to have more input into what the PTO does? Then consider joining the PTO Executive Board for the 2017-2018 school year. The PTO Nominating Committee is now taking applications for next year’s exec board. If interested, please contact the nominating committee members at nominating@hmspto.org.

Questions about exec board roles and responsibilities should be directed to Mary Henneman at president@hmspto.org.

All 6th graders are invited to attend the 6th Grade NEON Dance on Friday, April 7th from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. at the Hinsdale Central High School Cafeteria.  The dance is hosted by the Leap into Africa Club at HCHS.  Cost to attend is $5 per person.  All proceeds will benefit LEAP Math and Science Schools serving South African children in need.  For more information about the dance, please see the attached flyer or contact Madalina Cirlincione.