Student Safety Priority One Around 11 am on March 9th a bat flew into a classroom in “C” building while a class was in session. Students rushed out of the room. Kayla Williams stated, “Edward Walker threw a spray bottle at the bat and knocked it out of the air.” The bat fell on the teacher’s desk near the computer mouse and appeared to be dead. Staff member Kevin Robin-
son was walking in the hall when the incident happened. Mr. Robinson immediately called the main office and diffused the excited crowd.
Students Create Storage Containers for NASA
Principal Williams had the bat removed and contacted the city’s Health Department and HISD’s Pesticide Department. She also requested for HISD’s Construction and Facilities Department to inspect the building.
Madison has participated in the program for two years.
Letters were sent home to parents explaining that a thorough inspection of the building would take place and that student safety is priority at Madison.
ated by Madison students are used to prepare for when astronauts visit the space station.
“Students in my Saturday sewing class are creating storage containers for the High School Students United With NASA To Create Hardware Program,” explained Ms. Hubbard. The storage containers cre-
End of Construction Date Near
how the storage containers are made in the classroom for the NASA astronaut program.
Mr. Kessier from the NASA program works with student Mickelyn Washington in Ms. Hubbard’s Class
Presently, the students are creating a video that explains
Perks for Reading
by Carlton Coleman
Time Running Out for Attendance Appeals Attendance appeals hours can be made up after school from 4:00pm to 5:00pm and Saturday 9:00am to 12:00pm. For each class period that was missed, one hour of appeals will be required. See Ms. Jefferson for details.
If you are a frequent reader, check out 2 or more books per week and you qualify for a special ID badge that allows you to visit the library during your lunch time. The campus renovation is scheduled to end next month. The Ready to Occupy Date is May 2012. The renovation scope includes electrical upgrades, fire and life safety upgrades, mechanical and plumbing upgrades, minor roof repairs, technology upgrades and ADA code compliance upgrades. The budget cost is $5,164,000. Above is a picture of the renovation of the Science building. Below is a picture of one of the new air conditioning units on the roof and trees for the landscaping. Also, below there is a picture of the new plumbing in the floor of the science building. In addition, there is a photo of the new rest room floor tile.
If you check out 3 or more books per week, you qualify for a Madison car magnet decal or special wrist band to be awarded at the end of the grading cycle. Seniors, if you complete the Commit to Library Initiative Program, you can qualify to be presented with a black cord to be worn with your regalia at the graduation ceremony symbolizing your commitment to reading and literacy. See Ms. Young in the library.
Senior Fees Due The final deadline for purchasing the Bundled and Individual Off-Campus Activities is April 26, 2012. Ticket to Schlitterbahn - New Braunfels ($110.00) (Snack, Lunch, Senior Gifts). Senior Breakfast/ ($40.00) (Activities/Senior Gifts). Ticket to H&H Ranch ($70.00) (Lunch, Activities, Senior Gifts). Ticket to Six Flags over Arlington ($110.00) (Snack, Lunch, Senior Gifts). Daily Bus Transportation
Seniors Prepare for Graduation Exercises