Mustang Community Newsletter - Week of October 19th
Posted Date: 10/18/26 (05:56 PM)
🐎 Mustang Community Newsletter
October 19, 2026Dear Madrone Families,
There is so much to celebrate at Madrone! As I continue visiting classrooms, I am inspired by the thoughtful teaching, student curiosity, and care our staff bring to their work each day. We are grateful to partner with you in creating a school community where every student feels safe, supported, and ready to learn.
🎉 A Mustang Welcome!
Please join me in welcoming Sarah Hasiuk as our new sixth-grade teacher! We are thrilled to have Sarah join the Madrone team and look forward to the care, energy, and expertise she will bring to our sixth-grade students. Please help us give Sarah a warm Mustang welcome! 💜💛🛡️ Campus Safety & School Events
🏫 Closed CampusMadrone is a closed campus. Families and students must remain off campus until 6:00 PM each school day, including the 30 minutes between TK/Kindergarten dismissal and dismissal for the remaining grades. Please wait off campus during this time.
👨👩👧 Student Supervision
Students attending school events as spectators must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or guardian.
📵 Cell Phones at School Events
Students may not use cell phones during school events. We encourage adults to model attentive participation and keep the focus on our students. Thank you for helping us keep Madrone safe and welcoming for everyone!
🎃 Halloween Celebration
Thursday, October 29 | 8:30 AMWe are looking forward to our Halloween celebration! Our traditional costume parade begins at 8:30 AM, and families are invited to join me for coffee in the courtyard before the parade. ☕
A few friendly reminders:
- 👻 Students may wear costumes all day or bring a change of clothes.
- 💛 Students who prefer not to participate will have an alternate, supervised activity.
- 🚫 No inflatable costumes, violent costumes, weapons, or masks.
- 🍬 In keeping with our school’s no-food policy, please do not send candy or other food treats.
🌎 English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC)
📅 Wednesday, October 21⏰ 2:15–3:00 PM
📍 Room 17
We welcome our English learner families and appreciate their voices and partnership in supporting student success. We hope you can join us!
🗓️ Looking Ahead
- 📚 Wednesday, October 21: ELAC Meeting, 2:15 PM
- 🎃 Thursday, October 29: Halloween Costume Parade, 8:30 AM
- 🏫 Friday, October 30: No School — Teacher Work Day
- 📝 Friday, November 6: Conference Day
Thank you for your continued partnership, support, and care for our Madrone community. It is a joy to serve as your principal, and I look forward to seeing you around school!
Warmly,
Andrea Burns
Principal, Madrone Elementary School
💜💛 Go Mustangs! 🐎