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Take a look at these upcoming important dates, including no-school days, events, Board of Education meetings, and more.
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Walk into the art room at Crestwood Elementary in the fall, and you're likely to find students deep in the creative process—sketching, carving, storyboarding and animating their own original movie.
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First-grade teacher Karina Araujo Sierra and lead custodian Jorge Araujo share their experiences and dedication to the dual-language immersion school.
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Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up soon and we want YOUR help to make it extra special!
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Check out the MMSD library team's monthly book list recommendations, featuring titles for all reading levels.
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Let's celebrate the heart and soul of MSCR's afterschool programs! MSCR dedicated professionals create safe spaces, ignite a passion for learning and are a lifeline for MMSD families.
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Join us on April 30th for the Schools Make Madison Summit, a gathering of stakeholders focused on improving student attendance and literacy.
![5 to Thrive logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744729761/madisonk12wius/cuwlqwt5qdxxsr7ibrmu/5tothrive768x501.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744729761/madisonk12wius/cuwlqwt5qdxxsr7ibrmu/5tothrive768x501.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744729761/madisonk12wius/cuwlqwt5qdxxsr7ibrmu/5tothrive768x501.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744729761/madisonk12wius/cuwlqwt5qdxxsr7ibrmu/5tothrive768x501.png","width":1024}])
Through various initiatives and support systems, MMSD aims to create an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can thrive.