Saturday, March 21, 2015

Look What's Happening at West Madison

Sixth Grade students presented their fabulous, creative movie trailers for the book, "Number the Stars."  See the top three winners below!




Acceptance Speeches the day of the Oscars

The Winning Team

The Winning Team



Core2 30 from djah on Vimeo.



Core1 2A from djah on Vimeo.



Core3 23 from djah on Vimeo.


Fourth Grade went to the Brain Expo at James Clemons High School!

Wow, so much fun!









It was Space Week.  We had a visit from Mr. James Brelsford.  He taught the students about the constellations and planets.  Several classes were on the news (see links below and on Channel 19)!
Link to AL.com Article about Planetarium at West Madison
West Madison in the News!




Planetarium at West Madison























The AR Assembly was Out of This World

5th Grade AR Reading Club
4th Grade AR Reading Club
3rd Grade AR Reading Club
6th Grade AR Reading Club
Kindergarten AR Reading Club
First Grade AR Reading Club


Second Grade AR Reading Club

We always "Raise the Roof" at West Madison every quarter!








Aliens Visited us at West Madison on Monday.  They greeted students as they entered from carline!






Violin Lessons are going great.  We  have 36 students learning the fundamentals of playing the violin. This is a wonderful program.  
K-2 Students

4th-6th Students 


*Thank you parents for the many donations of the Moon pie for snacks for Friday.  They were so delicious.  Many of the students were trying this sweet treat for the first time.  

Thank you Mrs. Daniel for sharing the history of the moon pie with us.  

Click the link below to find out more:

Saturday, March 14, 2015

Happy Pi Day and WM in Competitions all Weekend!

Happy Pi Day (Weekend) Everyone
Yesterday was the ultimate Pi Day - 3.1415...

What better way to celebrate Pi Day than at
Mathapalooza, Madison City Style!






The boys playing a math game, I am sure to get ready for the competition!

Team Winners in the DI Competition this Weekend! 



Second Place for Gummy Bear Apocalypse 
Heading to State!  Congratulations!








The Blue Ribbon Society getting ready to Perform!
You are our West Madison Heros!


Kindergarten Teacher Mrs. Sims and others have been busy on Friday afternoon!
A wonderful reading corner for their budding readers!







Friday, March 13, 2015

Look What's Happening at West Madison

Look What's Happening at West Madison


On Monday night at PTA meeting, our 5th Graders had a hero celebration.  Several weeks ago, each student wrote an essay about someone who was special to them.  Many chose their parents, grandparents and members of our school community.  Nurse Aimee was chosen as a hero to one of our students.  It was such a special ceremony to honor those people special to the students.  There wasn't a dry eye when the winning essays were read by the students.  



"There's a hero
If you look inside your heart
You don't have to be afraid
Of what you are
There's an answer
If you reach into your soul
  And the sorrow that you know will melt away."



"And then a hero comes along

With the strength to carry on

  And you cast your fears aside
 And you know you can survive

So when you feel like hope is gone
Look inside you and be strong
And you'll finally see the truth

That a hero lies in you."



"It's a long road

When you face the world alone
No one reaches out a hand
For you to hold
You can find love
If you search within yourself
And the emptiness you felt
Will disappear"


"And then a hero comes along 
With the strength to carry on
And you cast your fears aside 
And you know you can survive
So When You feel like hope is gone 
Look inside you and be strong
And you'll finally see the truth
          That a hero lies in you."


Our first graders Skype with Ontario Canada











Sixth Graders making video stories of a historical book they have been reading!
(There was some pretty intense action going on!)




Expanded Day Students take acting class and perform Dr. Seuss' "Oh the Places You'll Go."


A talented group of girls!

“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who'll decide where to go...” 
― Dr. SeussOh, The Places You'll Go!


These West Madison Students are off to great places!
“You're off to Great Places!
Today is your day!
Your mountain is waiting,
So... get on your way!” 





Yum!  We love green eggs and ham!

Space Week is Coming! Space Week is Coming!
Space Week at West Madison is a lot of Fun!
This week we have lots planned!  

Monday -Wednesday the Planetarium


Writing Contests!

Trivia Contests and More....!

Moon Pies for Snack, It can't get better than that!