A publication of Madison’s Family Resource Center and ASB.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

MONDAY, 1-16

Martin Luther King Holi-

day, No School

V Girl’s Basketball

@ Mira Mesa

3:30p JV Girl’s Soccer vs. Morse

@ Madison

5:15p V Girl’s Soccer vs. Morse

@ Madison

TUESDAY, 1-17

3:30p V Boy’s Soccer vs.

Clairemont @ Clairemont

3:30p JV Boy’s Soccer vs.

Clairemont @ Madison

3:30p JV Boy’s Basketball vs.

Scripps Ranch @ Madison

5:15p V Boy’s Basketball vs.

Scripps Ranch @ Madison

5:30p PTSA Board Mtg., Rm. B5

6:00p Parent Involvement Mtg.,

Rm. B5

WEDNESDAY, 1-18

3:00p Wrestling vs. St. Augustine

@ St. Augustine

THURSDAY, 1-19

3:00p Teen Iron Chef Finals, SD

Art Institute

3:30p JV Boy’s Soccer vs.

Kearny @ Kearny

5:15p V Boy’s Soccer vs. Kearny

@ Kearny

6:30p Drama Performance

“Check Please”

FRIDAY, 1-20

3:30p V Girl’s Soccer vs.

Mira Mesa @ Mira Mesa

3:30p JV Girl’s Soccer vs.

Mira Mesa @ Madison

6:00p V Girl’s Basketball vs.

Christian @ Madison

6:30p Drama Performance

“Check Please”

SATURDAY, 1-21

8:00a Saturday School, Rm. B23

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Warhawk Whisper A weekly compilation of news, notices, and upcoming events.

REMINDER

MARTIN LUTHER KING HOLIDAY,

MONDAY, JAN. 16

No school.

IMPORTANT

College Promise Applications Due to English Teachers (Seniors)

January 17, 2017.

Congratulations

Student & Staff Member of the Month!

Johnny Nguyen

Mr. Greg Oberle

Click here to read more.

Student/Staff Member of the Month Each month, Madison staff and ASB select one student and staff member to be honored. The honoree’s names are published in the daily bulletin, published on Madison’s website and posted on the marquee. Please congratulate them in recognition of their contributions to Madison.

A Legacy of Success In its 55th year of serving the Madison com-munity, our varsity football t e a m h a s carved their legacy into the fabric of the school, and the district, as a two-time state champion in football by winning the State Bowl Championship for the second time in five years. On Friday, December 16 the Madison Warhawks beat San Jose Christian Catholic 21 to 17 at Sacramento State. Fam-ily members, staff, students and alumni were on hand to root on the team and experi-ence this historic moment. It was a day that will live forever in the history of the school and in the lives of all current and former Warhawks who celebrated them in victo-

ry. This is a historic accom-plishment, not only for the school, but the district as a whole. Madison High School is the only school in San Die-go Unified to win a State Bowl game and the only school in the district to have won it twice, let alone twice within five years. Warhawk excellence runs deep at Madison. This histor-ic win is yet another example of how Madison students achieve excellence in their academics, extracurricular participation and community contributions that represent

the essence of our school. Being a part of the Warhawk family is a badge of honor that is en-grained in the experience of

all students at Madison. The pursuit of excellence is con-sistently demonstrated on the field, in the classroom, in the community and within our society. It's not just great day to be a Warhawk; it's an honor that we carry with pride and meaning, representing the best in character, achieve-ment, commitment, communi-ty, family and excellence. I am honored to be represented by such a fine student body and staff members who are com-mitted to being the best. Congratulations to the team for their achievement.

Richard Nash

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Students Speaking

Out for School Safety

Report drugs, weapons,

bullying, fights, vandalism, or

gang activity.

Call (888) 580-8477

Click here to send a web tip

Click here to send a text tip

Get help from teachers,

college tutors and peer

tutors throughout

the week.

Monday - Friday

Room 709

2:30-4:30 pm

Offered through Madison’s

21st Century ASSETS grant.

Mission To provide all students with the opportunity to

reach their full potential as 21 Century citizens.

Vision

To provide an educational environment that

prepares all students to reach their potential as skilled communicators,

responsible global citizens and effective users of technology.

By Officer K If a minor is 16 or older he or she may only possess a handgun or

live ammunition with the written permission of a parent or guardi-

an for legal purposes, such as recreational sports. Certain less

than lethal weapons, such as a remote-firing stun gun, cannot be

sold to minors. A direct-contact stun gun can only be possessed

by a minor who is a minimum of 16-years-old with parent consent.

Some types of firearms including

sawed-off shotguns, machine guns, guns that have had its iden-

tifying number removed, and silencers, are outright illegal

(regardless of parent consent). Other illegal weapons (including

those that are illegal to manufac-ture, import, possess, sell, give or

lend) include any blackjack, nunchaku, metal or composite

knuckles, dirk, dagger, belt buck-le knives, leaded canes, zip guns,

lipstick case knives, writing pen-

knives and other types of pistols. A student who is caught with a

dangerous weapon, or trying to sell one at school, could be sus-

pended or expelled. This is in addition to any criminal charges

that may be filed. Exhibiting a weapon in a rude or angry way is

a misdemeanor, even if the fire-arm is fake. (Penal Code 417) It

can also be cause for suspension or expulsion from school.

Firearms and Teens

Madison’s 2017 James

Madison Foundation Fund-raising Calendar is now

available for $20 in Madi-son’s front office or from

one of the many student organizations featured in

the calendar. It is packed with Warhawk smiles,

featuring ASB, automotive, football, girl’s volleyball,

band, field hockey, cheer, JROTC, drama and much more.

There are even some throwback photos from the school’s 50+

years and a montage of selected yearbooks. The calendar is spon-

sored by local businesses includ-ing US Bank, Boomers, Kwik N’

Kleen, Pick Up Stix, Tony’s Gi-

ant Pizzeria, Havana Grill and Chili’s with coupon’s valid

through December 31, 2017. Proceeds raised from the calen-

dar benefit the student organiza-tions represented by the James

Madison Foundation, a non-profit 501 (c)(3). This is a great

way to support the clubs and organizations that make Madi-

son unique and support our stu-dent body. These make great

gifts for family and friends.

Calendar Supports Warhawk Pride

Free SAT Prep Offered Juniors can now sign up for a free 6-series Saturday workshop to prepare for the SAT. Ms. Ulbarri and Ms. Reeves will work with students on Saturday begin-ning on Saturday, January 21, 8 am to 12 pm. Students will learn strategies for understanding and answering questions; practice taking the exam, and sign up for t h e M a r c h 11 test. Students can sign up on

Madison’s website (space is lim-ited). The program is provided through Madison’s 21st Century ASSETS grant. The questions on the SAT focus on research-based, widely used words and phrases found in texts in college and in the workplace. The exam requires the command of evidence and requires stu-dents to analyze a series of sen-tences or paragraphs and ana-

lyze data. Students are also re-quired to interpret graphics and to edit passages to clearly and accurately communicate the in-formation. The exam uses linear equations, ratios, percentages, and proportional reasoning to solve problems in science, social science, and career related con-texts. Questions require multistep applications to solve problems.

There are over 100 different scholarships available with just one common application, availa-ble online, through the San Diego Foundation. There are also other scholarships on their website with different due dates that are not part of the common application. Seniors are encouraged to look at the Foundation’s website and

a p p l y a t h t t p s : / /www.sdfoundation.org. Seniors should leave enough time for the application process, as late appli-cations are not accepted. The deadline to apply is February 1, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Additional documents including official tran-scripts must be submitted online or mailed to the San Diego Foun-

dation. This is a great opportuni-ty to earn money for tuition and

books for 2- and 4-year colleges. Other scholarships are posted on Madison’s website and pub-lished in the “Show Me the Mon-ey” newsletter that is distributed bi-monthly to all seniors. Don’t procrastinate!

San Diego Foundation Scholarship

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Yearbook Memories

Do you want your student to look back fondly

at his or her high school experience? Our

yearbook staff hopes that all Warhawks have

this opportunity. Last year, we nearly sold out

of our award-winning yearbook. The only way

to guarantee you will receive a yearbook is to

order by January 25, 2017. The yearbook is

$85 and can be purchased in Madison’s fi-

nance office, at lunch or after school, with

cash or check payable to Madison High

School, or order on-line with a credit card at

jostens.com (or you can use the link on the

Madison High School website). If you order on

-line, you can set up a payment plan. Direct

any questions to yearbook advisers, Lili

Reeves (lreeves@sandi.net) or MaryAnn

Gross (mgross1@sandi.net).

Speak Out for Safety

Students and parents are invited to use Stu-

dents Speaking Out to keep Madison High

School a safe environment for all! Students or

their parents can make anonymous tips to

report drugs, weapons, vandalism, fights,

thefts, or bullying. If your tip, or that of your

student, is positive you will receive a cash

reward up to $1,000. Posters with the three

ways to contact Students Speaking Out are

located in all classrooms, around the campus

and on Madison’s website! You can text,

email or call! Students Speaking Out also has

their own website: studentsspeakingout.org.

Please contact Officer K if you have any ques-

tions or need assistance with anything related

to crime, school safety, bullying or vandalism.

She is here to help.

Saturday School Dates

San Diego Unified School District permits

schools to conduct a “Saturday School” to

enable students to make up missed instruc-

tional days. Students who participate re-

ceive academic support to build academic

skills, make up class work, participate in

physical activities, and enjoy breakfast. Stu-

dents should arrive on time (8 a.m.), dressed

for changing weather conditions and in ap-

propriate attire for physical activity (no flip

flops or heels).

A breakfast meal is available for students

who attend. If your student is approved to

receive Free or Reduced Priced Meals, the

breakfast is available at no charge. If your

student pays for meals, please make sure

they have money in their cafeteria account to

cover the $1.00 cost of the breakfast. The

breakfast consists of cereal, graham crack-

ers, applesauce, raisins and milk. Click here

for upcoming Saturday school dates.

Senior Dates and Requirements

Senior presentations were recently conduct-

ed in government classes. Counselors met

with each senior to review their graduation

status and sent a letter home via US mail for

parent acknowledgement. Included in the

letter was graduation requirements, individu-

al student status, and upcoming Saturday

school dates to clear attendance. Ms. Pe-

ters, vice principal, presented the seniors

with a calendar of important senior dates

and the expectations for completing their

final year of high school. This critical infor-

mation is available to parents through their

school counselor.

Herff Jones, the supplier for graduation es-

sentials, including invitations and cap and

gown, visited Madison in October to provide

information to students and parents about

purchasing graduation announcements,

rings, letter jackets, etc. The district will rent

caps and gowns for seniors, which must be

returned after graduation in reusable condi-

tion to receive a diploma. The cap and tas-

sel is $20 if you intend to keep it. The dead-

line for ordering senior packages, cap and

gown and announcements from Herff Jones

was December 15. Limited quantities of

generic graduation announcements may still

be avai lable. Order directly at

www.sdgrad.com or call (619) 440-5426.

Interest free payments are available until

March 1, 2017 (a $75 deposit is required at

the time of purchase). Seniors have already

received an extensive packet of information

regarding these purchases.

Notices

School Clubs and Activities

Parent Involvement Opportunities

Parent Involvement Committee

(3rd Tuesday, 6:00 pm, Rm B5)

Booster Clubs: JROTC, Music, Athlet-

ics, Cheer

English Learner Advisory

Committee (meets quarterly)

PTSA Executive Board

(Nov. 16, Dec. 13, 5:30 pm, Rm B5)

Madison Foundation

(3rd Thursday, 6:00 pm, Rm 101)

Madison Community of Schools (2nd

Monday, 5:00 pm, Rm 101)

School Site Council

(4th Tuesday, 4:30 pm, Rm B5)

Contact Greg Williams, ext. 4066

or gwilliams3@sandi.net