June 2024

24-25 REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT

Every child must be registered each year. Registration and Enrollment for the 24-25 school year opens on August 5, 2024. To register your child, please visit https://www.madison.k12.wi.us/registration-enrollment and fill out the online registration form. Please complete this process before August 20 so that we can place students in homerooms.  


During the registration process, it is crucial to update phone numbers, email addresses, household address(es), and emergency contact information. Please ensure we have a working email for each parent/guardian, as email is our primary form of communication. This is especially important as we rely on these details for important school communications, such as Classroom Newsletters, Mustang Minutes, and School Messenger.


Your child's teacher will contact you to schedule a Ready, Set, Go! conference the week before school starts. This conference is a valuable opportunity to share important information about your child and learn about the goals and standards for your child's classroom.


Marquette Meet and Greet is August 29, 2024 from 4-5:30pm. 

The Meet and Greet is a time to drop off school supplies, meet your child's teachers, and briefly visit your child's classroom. Families are also welcome to stay on the playground and visit with other families.

Important Dates

June 3 - Team Day - Wear your favorite team gear!

June 4 - Art Day - Chalk, Music & Bubbles Celly!

June 5 - Return Library books

June 5 - Nature Day - Spend some time outside!

June 6 - 5th grade Bridging Ceremony 10:30 at Tenney Park

June 6 - Get Ready for Summer! School release is at 2:35pm

The School Office closes June 10th and will open again August 14th.  Please email Monica at mjpiper@madison.k12.wi.us if you need assistance. 

Lapham-Marquette Parent Teacher Group (PTG)

Join the PTG Board! Email grace.vanberkel@gmail.com

Volunteer to sell Lapham parking lot spots before Breese Stevens' events. Quick & easy & a BIG help https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A48A5AE2BABFE3-parking#/


The Marquette garden is off to a great start this year! If you haven’t had a chance to check it out, stop over and take a stroll around! Over the last few months, students participating in Garden Club have been busy preparing the garden, weeding, planting, mulching, and watering as well as taming and updating the flower gardens around the school sign. In addition,  the Green Team is working in collaboration with school leadership to evaluate options for improvements to the outdoor space on Jenifer St. in the coming years. Questions or want to get involved? Email abbeysabatino@gmail.com  

Library, Media and Technology - Ms. Erickson

LMTS End of year report

Check out what the Marquette LMTS has been up to this year and goals for next school year in the LMTS end of year report. 


Summer Plans

Your student can still access classlink over the summer. Check out the summer information flier for directions on accessing classlink and the type of things students can use classlink for over the summer. 


On the flier you can also find information on the Madison Public Library summer reading program, summer reading lists and challenges. 


THE LAST DAY TO CHECK OUT BOOKS FROM THE MARQUETTE LIBRARY IS MAY 30TH. 

ALL BOOKS ARE DUE BY JUNE 6TH



Advanced Learning - Kari Augustine


Links for Summer 2024 Learning Opportunities



FROM THE SCHOOL OFFICE

MMSD will discontinue using the online Web Attendance after the 2023-2024 school year, instead parents and families can enter absences online through the Parent Portal. Starting January 29, 2024 you can use your Parent Portal to submit absences.  

Entering an absence request is quick and easy, and can be done using your desktop computer or the Parent Portal app on your mobile device. Follow these simple steps:

  1. Log in to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal account.
  2. Select More from the Navigation area.
  3. Select Absence Requests.
  4. Fill in the required information, including the date and reason for the absence.
  5. Submit your request.
Please report CHANGES TO AFTERSCHOOL PLANS
to your child's teacher or the Office
BEFORE 2pm (12:30 on Mondays)
We often have to hold the bus and the childcare van
to assure everyone has a way home.
Early Pick Up If you must pick your student up early, please follow the guidelines below: 
  • Pick up before 12:40 on Mondays/ 2:10 Tuesday thru Friday.
  • Call 608-204-3225 and tell us what time you will be picking your child up.
  • Use the buzzer at Door 5. The buzzer is at the far right door.
  • There is a Sign Out binder on the cart. Please sign your child out.
  • Parents/guardians should wait by the door. Students will come to the office, and staff will bring the students to the door.
  • If you pick up your child for an appointment and plan to return them to school, tell the staff an approximate return time.
SCHOOL CAFE AND FREE / REDUCED MEALS
We encourage every family to make a School Cafe account. 
You will need your child’s student ID number. Ask your student or call the Office 608-204-3225
In this account you can:
  • view menus, 
  • see when your child takes a meal, 
  • view your account balance, 
  • make payments 
  • Apply for Free and Reduced Meals (income based) DEADLINE is Oct 1, 2022.  

If you need assistance with the application for Free and Reduced Meals
call 608-204-3225
MMSD Elementary School Policies

Many families have opted out of receiving a paper copy our our district policy guides and the behavior education plan during the online enrollment process. The links below are electronic versions that you can refer to. .



Marquette hours:

Office: 7:00am - 3:15

Breakfast: 7:25-7:35

School: 7:35-2:35Monday Dismissal 1:10

Tuesday- Friday Dismissal 2:35


School: 204-3220

Main Office: 204-3225

Attendance/Safe Arrival: 204-3233

Fax: 204-0467 

Marquette Elementary
1501 Jenifer St Madison, WI 53703

Dr. Becky Peterson, Principal rlpeterson@madison.k12.wi.us

Monica Piper, Administrative Assistant