Greetings,

We know this year is not ending how we thought it would at the beginning. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we strive to provide care and services to our students. We want you to know that we are returning items stored in lockers in the safest, most efficient way we can. We ask all individuals to practice social distancing and wear face masks when you come.

Before you come to the building, please search for these items in your home and bring them:

• Any textbooks, novels belonging to Portland Public Schools or Madison

• Scientific calculators

• Athletic apparel or equipment

• Musical Instruments

• Chromebooks, ****only if you are a senior who has completed their courses****

• Digital resources (cameras, other tech belong to PPS/MHS)

Seniors: Come pick up honor cords.

Times & Dates:

Thursday, May 28th between 11am-1pm

Monday, June 1st between 11am-1pm

Madison staff will be safely opening student lockers, bagging, and labeling those items found in lockers. Please rest assured that gloves and face coverings were used when these items were packed. 

When you arrive, please enter the parking lot on the East end of the building (main entrance).

You can drive up if you have a vehicle or walk up for those that come by other means. We will be stationed at the band room hallway entrance by the flagpole.

• Please bring your student ID or be prepared to open your StudentVue.
  

It is at this time that you will drop off any textbooks or other items that belong to PPS (from the list above). Only seniors need to return their PPS issued Chromebook. Other students may keep those until further notice. 

We can only return items found in lockers to individual Madison students or family members present. We cannot have other Madison students or families collect items for other people.

Thank you,

Madison High Administration

Madison Senior Families,

Right now, here is what we know from the announcement yesterday.

• Any seniors that had passing grades (A, B,C, or D) as of March 13, 2020 - our last day in the building, will be awarded a Pass (P) for those classes.
• Essential Skills - Reading, Writing, Math are no longer graduation requirements for the Class of 2020
• Personalized Learning Requirements - My Plan Essay, Career Related Learning Experiences (CRLEs), and the Resume are no longer graduation requirements for the Class of 2020.
• Any seniors who still need to complete classes to meet the 24 credit graduation requirement will be contacted by their teachers and counselors - most students had a plan in place prior to Covid19
• PPS HAS NOT canceled any graduation ceremonies as of today - we will send out information as soon as we hear an update.
• Josten’s is aware of what is taking place and we will be working with them for deliveries after we hear more from PPS.
• Any seniors enrolled in Advanced Placement (AP) and Dual Credit courses will still be able to complete their courses for credit.
• AP Exams have been scheduled online for all students, more information will be sent to any families with a student enrolled in an AP course.

Madison is in the process of reviewing each senior’s course progress to determine credits earned for the spring term, and then we will update your students' status towards graduation. On or before April 30, 2020, you will receive follow-up communication from Madison. This communication will include: 

• Your senior’s graduation status that reflects credits earned for the period of school closure. 
• Information and the next steps to stay engaged with learning and to access other supports for your well-being and transition to career and college.
• Contact information along with answers to frequently asked questions. 

We know that graduation is a time for both students and families to celebrate a major milestone. At this time our scheduled face-to-face graduation for June 10th will still take place. Please know that if it does not we will work hard with our senior families to schedule a celebration when possible. Please encourage your seniors to stay active and engaged in their current courses.

Madison Strong!

Adam Skyles, Keylah Boyer, and Travis Johnson

Madison Admin Team

Hello Senators, 

We wanted to provide you with updated information as of today.

 If it is an emergency please contact 911. 

Our top priority is to support students and families in our community who need Food Support and Mental Health Support. If you have a concern or are hearing of concerns please send an email to askyles@pps.net. 

We are all saddened by the decision to close in-person learning for the remainder of the year but understand that the decision is being made with the health and safety of our students, staff, and community is important. We know this decision has also raised many questions and we will try and provide updates and answers as they become available.     

Please note that the updated topics are in red.

• Seniors and Graduation: Click Here
• Freshman - Juniors: We are waiting for guidance from the Oregon Department of Education, this could come at any time. After we have this guidance, PPS will send out communication and we will follow that with an MHS email explaining the details with a Question and Answer section.
• Reminders about Distance Learning:  Click Here 
• Food Resources:  PPS Food Hubs will be open Monday-Friday and will continue to serve as a food hub into June. Madison has a drive-thru lane. In NE Portland, Scott and Rigler are schools providing the same services. For more information, please check Click Here for the most updated information regarding   Food Resources.  If you need additional support regarding food please email  Principal Skyles - askyles@pps.net
• Extended School Year: We have been informed at this time that we will not be extending the school year.  At this point, it is still scheduled to end on June 10th.
• Prom: As of today, Prom has been canceled. We know this will be difficult for our seniors. 
• School Events, Spring Sports and Activities: All school events & Spring Sports have been canceled. Families will receive refunds for sports fees. We are currently working on the logistics of this. More information will be provided soon. Click Here for info from the OSAA: http://www.osaa.org/coronavirus
• AP Exams: PPS students will be provided the opportunity to take their AP exams. AP teachers at Madison are working with their students, please have your student contact their AP teacher for more information. 
• Dual Credit: Most classes are able to move forward with offering Dual Credit. Teachers will be communicating directly with families regarding the new system. If you have specific questions please contact the teacher or Dr. Boyer - kboyer1@pps.net.   
• Building Access for Students: We are not able to provide access to the building for students. We recognize students will need to get personal items and turn in books and other school items. When it is SAFE we will provide a system to address the collection and return of items.   
• Graduation: PPS has not canceled any graduation ceremonies as of today. 
• Remind App: PPS has started using the Remind app to communicate with students. Remind allows staff to text, make calls, send reminders, share video and photos, and allows PPS to track all interactions. It does not take the place of Google Classroom. If you have any questions or concerns about using Remind, please reach out to Principal Skyles - askyles@pps.net. Here is more detailed information from PPS - Click Here
• Information about Supporting Your Students Emotions During Covid19:  Click Here
• Yearbooks: We are still planning on providing Yearbooks.   
• Construction on the new building is progressing and we are on track.  

Adam Skyles

Principal 

Madison High School

askyles@pps.net

April 8, 2020 Update from Governor Kate Brown

The Governor has closed schools for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year. At this point, we will still deliver distance learning. 

The Governor has also provided guidance through the Oregon Department of Education regarding senior requirements to graduate. 

Your Admin team will be providing an update on how this will impact Madison Seniors soon.  

8 de abril de 2020 Actualización de la Gobernadora Kate Brown

La Gobernadora ha cerrado las escuelas por el resto del año escolar 2019-20. Nuestro plan es seguir ofreciendo educación a distancia.

Su equipo de administración proporcionará una actualización sobre cómo esto afectará a los estudiantes del grado 12 de Madison pronto.

Ngày 08 tháng 4 năm 2020 Cập Nhật từ thống đốc Kate Brown

Thống đốc đã đóng cửa các trường học cho phần còn lại của năm học 2019-20. Tại điểm này, chúng tôi vẫn sẽ cung cấp học tập từ xa.

Thống đốc cũng đã cung cấp hướng dẫn thông qua bộ giáo dục Oregon về các yêu cầu cao cấp để tốt nghiệp cho những em lớp 12.

Đội ngũ quản trị của chúng tôi sẽ sớm cung cấp một bản Cập Nhật mà sẽ ảnh hưởng đến những em lớp 12.

Dear Madison Families,

I hope all of you are staying safe and healthy during this difficult time. It’s been three weeks since Governor Brown issued the Executive Order to close all schools. “Distance Learning for All” guidance is Oregon’s response to the COVID-19 challenge as we collectively work to ensure the health and safety of Oregonians. Madison staff worked hard this week to prepare for the official start of Distance Learning on Monday, April 6th. They also did their best to identify students who did not have access to technology or the Internet. If your student still needs technology assistance, please have them reach out to their counselor (see FAQ below). 

I realize there will be adjustments as we shift from face-to-face to Distance Learning. We are prepared to guide both students and families through this process. Each Madison teacher will have a “Google Classroom” that enables students to log in to a secure learning environment. As parents and guardians, you can also see what is taking place in the Google classroom by asking your student to add you to their link or show you directly.

 Distance Learning at Madison:

By offering a daily schedule that is flexible, our hope is to provide students with structured learning, but also provide flexibility for all students and families. This schedule provides opportunities to have a daily routine, engage with course work and continue social connections through academic conversation.

Our schedule is a guide to provide structure and also the flexibility to accommodate the unique situation of our extended school closure. 

Our students and families are able to adjust this schedule as they need to fit their current situation. We will continue to assess how we can best meet the needs of our students and families.    

Content will be posted by 9 am prior to each class period. Each student is encouraged to participate in all classes at least once a week. This could be an invitation for a Google Hangout for a live online lesson, a project or writing prompt that students will work on during the class period, or a video that students access and respond to during the class period.  It could also be material and work that is posted for students to learn and complete,  with the understanding that the teacher will be available during ELT Time (Extended Learning Time, also called FLEX) for questions. 

MHS staff priorities for our first week: 

Outreach and communication to students. 

Helping students and families become familiar with the new system.

Problem-solving system issues that will arise and make adjustments. 

MHS Student Priorities for our first week: 

Let MHS staff know if there are any basic needs (Safety, Food, Physical, or Mental health) you need support with. 

Connect with all teachers. If possible, drop into their ELT session. 

Log in to the Google Classroom for each of your classes and ask your teacher questions.   

Take a Deep Breath and know that Madison will be here to support you.

MHS Parent/Guardian  Priorities for our first week: 

Let MHS staff know if there are any basic needs (Safety, Food, Physical, or Mental health) you need support with.

Remind your student show you their Google Classroom for all classes. 

Ask your students on Thursday night if they have contacted all of their teachers.  

We recognize that you will have many questions. We have attempted to address some below. The reality is that over the next few weeks we will all be learning together. In this unprecedented situation, we are shifting from a brick and mortar school to Distance Learning during a Global Pandemic. The learning curve is going to be steep and mistakes will happen. What I can assure you is that we have an amazing staff and they are ready to support our students and families. Our staff has been working hard this week to develop this new Distance Learning system but we do expect there to be obstacles that will require adjustments. We will all work through this together! 

Adam Skyles 

Principal 

Madison High School

Hello Senators, 

We expect to have more detailed information regarding several of the topics going into the weekend. Today we wanted to provide what new information we do have as of today. Many of our staff have been meeting virtually to start collaborating on how we can support our students post Spring Break. 

Our top priority is to support students and families in our community who need Food Support and Mental Health Support. If you have a concern or are hearing of concerns please send an email to askyles@pps.net. 

If it is an emergency please contact 911. 

PPS also has set up a Google Form in multiple languages where families and students can send in questions. The form can be found https://www.pps.net/Page/15080  on the right-hand side of the site under Questions & Concerns?

 Please note that the updated information below is in red.

1. Seniors and Graduation: We are still waiting for an announcement from ODE regarding graduation.  The Oregon Department of Education will be making an announcement in the next several days that will provide clarity for families and schools. Once this announcement is made we will have a clearer picture of how PPS and Madison will proceed. Questions regarding credit recovery for current seniors and all students are being worked on, but nothing is finalized yet.  

2. School After Spring Break: We should have more info before we head into the weekend. I know this is a major question and concern for many. The district is still in the planning process. Questions around: access to the internet, access to technology, how students receiving Special Education and/or English Language Learner services will be supported, AP testing, Dual Credit students, will be addressed in the District-wide plan that is being developed.  

3. Teacher Communications and Enrichment activities: Some communications from staff could be a check-in to just say hello, a reminder of assignments that have been given pre March 23, 2020, enrichment activities, and/or study reminders for the current curriculum that was being covered. Students can email their teachers directly. Please note that the assignments are not being graded at this point in time and there are no extra credit options. 

3. Food Resources: Please Check: https://www.pps.net/Page/15080 for the most updated information regarding Food Resources. Madison (at the Marshall Campus) will continue to serve as a food hub. We will be closed for Spring Break but will reopen March 30th and stay open Monday-Friday from 11am - 1pm  until April 28th. More information can be found at pps.net regarding other Food Hubs in the district. Scott and Rigler are schools providing the same services in NE Portland. The Oregon Food Bank will also be using Madison (Marshall Campus) as a distribution site. We will send out future dates and times.   

4. School year being extended: There is no concrete information regarding the school year being extended at this time. Once I receive information directly from the Oregon Department of Education and  PPS District Office I will pass that along.  

5. Prom: We have a new date reserved for Saturday, May 23rd. 

6. School Events, Spring Sports and Activities: The OSAA is still in the planning process. All school events have been suspended until after April 28th. I do not have specifics regarding any event at this time. We will begin to work with staff in April to look at what events can be rescheduled and possible dates. We will also send out a list of events that unfortunately will not be rescheduled.  

7. AP Exams: The College Board is finalizing the AP exam plan. Madison AP teachers have been tracking this and will be meeting as a team virtually to plan together how we will support our AP students. The details are still being worked out. Once there is a final decision Madison will work to ensure we are supporting our students. If you have a student who is in an AP class they should be using the online recourse to continue to prepare. If they have questions they should contact their teacher directly. Here is a link to The College Board website: https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/

9. Mental Health Support: 

          Click Here

10. Tips For Social Distancing, and talking to students about COVID-19: 

          Multiple Languages: Click Here

          Click Here

11. If you need to borrow a computer or need assistance with internet access:Click Here

12. Volunteer and Donation options: (we will add to this list as more options become available)

      The Fund for Portland Public Schools

      Oregon Food Bank

13. Child Care Resources:

    Click Here

Please take the time to look through the entire site created by PPS for more information on current supports and the most updated information on PPS’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. https://www.pps.net/coronavirus (Multiple Languages) 

Google created a COVID-19 information site: https://www.google.com/covid19/

If you have specific questions and or need support please let me know.  

Adam Skyles

Principal 

Madison High School

askyles@pps.net

March 20, 2020 - Madison Update

Hello Senators,

We want to be sure that you remain up to date on all of the most current information. As I find out more I will provide you with additional details. Please note that the topics below that are bold have been updated or are new topics added to the list from the previous update.   

1. Seniors and Graduation: The Oregon Department of Education will be making an announcement in the next several days that will provide clarity for families and schools. Once this announcement is made we will have a clearer picture of how PPS and Madison will proceed. Questions regarding credit recovery for current seniors and all students are being worked on but nothing is finalized yet.    

2. School After Spring Break: I know this is a major question and concern for many. The district is still in the planning process. Questions around: access to the internet, access to technology, how students receiving Special Education and/or English Language Learner services will be supported, AP testing, Dual Credit students, will be addressed in the District-wide plan that is being developed.  

3. Teacher Communications and Enrichment activities: Some communications from staff could be a check-in to just say hello, a reminder of assignments that have been given pre March 23, 2020, enrichment activities, and/or study reminders for the current curriculum that was being covered. Students can email their teachers directly. Please note that the assignments are not being graded at this point in time and there are no extra credit options. 

3. Food Resources: Madison (at the Marshall Campus) will continue to serve as a food hub. We will be closed for Spring Break but will reopen March 30th and stay open Monday-Friday from 11-1 until April 28th. More information can be found at pps.net regarding other Food Hubs in the district. Scott and Rigler are schools providing the same services in NE Portland. The Oregon Food Bank will also be using Madison (Marshall Campus) as a distribution site. We will send out future dates and times.   

4. School year being extended: There is no concrete information regarding the school year being extended at this time. Once I receive information directly from the Oregon Department of Education and  PPS District Office I will pass that along.  

5. Prom: We are working with the venue to secure a date in late May. We are finalizing the contract and will send a new date once we have a signed contract.   

6. School Events, Spring Sports and Activities: The OSAA is still in the planning process. All school events have been suspended until after April 28th. I do not have specifics regarding any event at this time. We will begin to work with staff in April to look at what events can be rescheduled and possible dates. We will also send out a list of events that unfortunately will not be rescheduled.  

7. AP Exams: The College Board, who administers the exams nationality, has been sending out communications to teachers about possible testing solutions. I can say that as of right now March 20, 2020, the exams will happen. AP students will have an opportunity to test - please note that Madison students were already scheduled to take their exams off site this year. The details are still being worked out. Once there is a final decision Madison will work to ensure we are supporting our students. If you have a student who is in an AP class they should be using the online recourse to continue to prepare. If they have questions they should contact their teacher directly. Here is a link to The College Board website: https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/

9. Mental Health Support: 

         https://www.pps.net/Page/2271

10. Tips For Social Distancing, and talking to students about COVID-19 : 

https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/tips-social-distancing-quarantine-isolation-031620.pdf

11. If you need to borrow a computer or need assistance with internet access:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfR9vU1RGTJigjBOlpYQwi4DHLNbZVJ07PdhAsj3c13VeqMxQ/viewform

12. Volunteer and Donation options: (we will add to this list as more options become available:

      https://fundforpps.org/cv19relief

      https://www.oregonfoodbank.org/

Please take the time to look through the entire site created by PPS for more information on current supports and the most updated information on PPS’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. https://www.pps.net/coronavirus

If you have specific questions and or need support please let me know.  

Adam Skyles

Principal 

Madison High School

askyles@pps.net

Dear Senators,

We know that many families depend on schools not only for their students’ education but also for meals, child care, access to health services and other supports. We are working quickly to identify ways to provide services to students and families during the closure. 

Madison will send out a daily communication with updates via Email, text, and school website. Please also check the school website and https://www.pps.net/coronavirus for updated information.  

The Multnomah County Health Center located at Madison High School Marshall Campus will be open this week 3/16-3/20.

Meals

Breakfast and lunch will be provided to children in the community ages 1-18. Tuesday, March 17 through Friday, March 20, and Monday, March 30 and Tuesday, March 31. Meals will be available for pickup outside the school from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the following locations:

• Boise-Eliot/Humboldt Elementary - 620 N Fremont Ave
• César Chávez Elementary - 5103 N Willis Blvd
• George Middle School - 10000 N Burr Ave
• Harrison Park School - 2225 SE 87th Ave
• Lent School - 5105 SE 97th Ave
• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary - 4906 NE 6th Ave
• Rigler Elementary - 5401 NE Prescott St
• Rosa Parks Elementary - 8960 N Woolsey Ave
• Scott Elementary - 6700 NE Prescott St
• Sitton Elementary - 9930 N Smith St
• Woodmere Elementary - 7900 SE Duke St
• Markham Elementary - 10531 SW Capitol Hwy
• Madison at Marshall - 3905 SE 91st Ave
• Franklin High School - 5405 SE Woodward St

For more information about access to food for families, please call 211 or visit oregonfoodfinder.org. Free Food Portland:  BROCHURE

Curriculum and Enrichments

We encourage students and their families to stay engaged academically during this time off. We encourage parents to read with their pre-K and elementary school children. Many teachers are also sending workbooks, printed materials, and grade-appropriate readers for their students to use during the break.

Printed instructional resources for language arts and mathematics will be available to students and families at the schools sites where we will be providing meals to children. These printed resources will be distributed on Tuesday, March 17 and Thursday, March 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. We encourage students and families to take advantage of these resources.

Digital learning applications and websites are valuable resources to use during this time. We are creating a “Virtual Learning Opportunities” portal that will be made available at pps.net/coronavirus. PPS staff will continue to update the portal throughout our closure.

Click Here for Child Care Information  

Health Centers
Multnomah County will keep some Student Health Center locations open during the break. The Multnomah County Health Center Located at Madison High School Marshall Campus will be open this week 3/16-3/20. 

Health services are available for all K-12 students in Multnomah County over spring break (March 23-27) at:
Parkrose Student Health Center
12003 NE Shaver St
503-988-3392
Spring Break Flyer (English/ Spanish)

 
This is an unprecedented time in our community, and we hope that some of the services and supports described above will be helpful to families over the closure. During the closure we encourage everyone to follow recommended practices by avoiding large gatherings, washing hands frequently and covering mouths when coughing or sneezing. Those experiencing symptoms of a cold or flu should stay at home until symptom-free for 72 hours. If you are concerned about symptoms, please consult with a doctor. You can find much more information and additional resources by clicking pps.net/coronavirus.