Milele Chikasa Anana Elementary School

08/11/2026

Kindergarten Play Date Cancelled / Se cancela la cita de los niños de Kinder para jugar.

The kindergarten play date will be cancelled due to the inclement weather we are experiencing today (8/11/26).

La cita de juegos de preescolar se cancelará debido a las inclemencias del tiempo que estamos experimentando hoy (11/08/26).

08/10/2026

BACK-TO-SCHOOL SHOPPING? WE’VE GOT THE LISTS!

🎨🎶 SPECIALS WISH LISTS
Our amazing Specials teachers have created wish lists with items that will help make Art, Music, PE, and REACH even more successful for our students!

👉 Scroll all the way to the bottom of the school supply page to check out their wish lists!

🖍️ CLASSROOM SUPPLY LISTS
Looking for your student’s classroom supply list? We’ve got you covered! We’re resharing the link below so you can easily find everything you need to get ready for the first day.

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School Supply List - Milele Chikasa Anana Elementary School

08/05/2026

🎉 Enrollment is NOW OPEN for the 2026–27 school year!
From strong academics to opportunities unique to Madison, MMSD students are learning, growing and preparing to lead in an interconnected world.
✨ Discover what’s possible at MMSD — a Destination District for ALL.
📚 Enroll today: mmsd.org/enroll

08/01/2026

Our staff introductions continue! 🎉 We want to celebrate the incredible people who make our school community so special. Every member of our crew plays an important role in helping our students succeed.

07/29/2026

🚨 Enrollment Opens August 5!

The countdown to the 2026–2027 school year is on! Starting August 5, MMSD families can complete online enrollment for students in all grades.

Returning to MMSD or joining us for the first time? The enrollment process is simple and fully online.

Don’t forget—every student must be enrolled every year. Complete enrollment for each child and get ready for another great year with MMSD!

Visit mmsd.org to learn more.

07/22/2026

📅 Mark Your Calendar—Online Enrollment Opens August 5!

It’s almost time to enroll for the 2026–2027 school year! Online enrollment opens August 5 for all MMSD students in every grade.

Whether you’re a returning family or new to MMSD, you can complete the entire enrollment process online from wherever you are.

✨ Incoming 4K families: You can enroll now! 4K enrollment is already open, so there’s no need to wait until August 5.

Remember: Every student must complete enrollment each school year. Be sure to enroll each child for the upcoming school year.

Learn more and get ready for 2026–2027 at mmsd.org.

07/20/2026

Even though our staff are enjoying a well-deserved summer break, we will continue introducing the incredible people who make Anana such a special place.

07/17/2026

🎨🎒 Calling All Incoming Anana Kindergarten Families! 🎒🎨

Is your little one starting Kindergarten at Anana Elementary this fall? We want to give them the warmest welcome possible! Save the dates for our upcoming Kindergarten Play Dates!

This is the perfect, low-stress opportunity for your child to make new friends, meet some of the wonderful Anana staff, and get comfortable with the school environment before the big first day. Plus, there will be snacks! 🍉🍪

When:
Date 1: Wednesday, August 5th from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Date 2: Tuesday, August 11th from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Where:
Anana Elementary Fenced-In Playground
6323 Woodington Way

Come for the playtime, stay for the new connections! We can’t wait to meet our newest little learners and their families. See you there! ❤️✨

07/16/2026

🚨All MMSD & MSCR summer programming for students will be canceled on Friday, July 17🚨

Smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota is expected to continue to reach Unhealthy (Red) to Hazardous (Maroon) air quality levels through noon on Friday, July 17. Because of this, and due to rising temperatures, all MMSD and MSCR summer programming for students will be canceled on Friday, July 17.

🎒MMSD summer programming courses for elementary, middle and high school students, including virtual courses
🎒MMSD/MSCR Summer Recreation & Enrichment Center and Youth Resource Center programs
🎒MSCR summer camps & community programs
🎒MMSD athletic practices and programming
🎒Access to all MMSD buildings and grounds, including for staff

Summer meals will continue to be offered at MMSD’s comprehensive high schools. Please locate the high school nearest your usual meal service site for continued summer meal service.

For more details on how weather-related closures are decided, visit: mmsd.org/weather

Stay safe!☀️

07/15/2026

Do your kids miss their friends?

Come join other Anana families for a park playdate this Saturday, July 18th at 10am. We'll be at Raymond Ridge Park with a fun snack and lots of energy!

It's a great opportunity for parents to meet and get to know each other too.

Hope to see you there! 🌞⚽️🛝💛

Contact Melissa Bennett with questions: 928-607-7413

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¿Sus hijos extrañan a sus amigos?

¡Acompáñennos a un día de juegos con otras familias de Anana este sábado 18 de julio a las 10:00 a. m. en Raymond Ridge Park! Habrá un antojito rico y mucha diversión para los niños.

También será una gran oportunidad para conocer y convivir con otros padres de Anana.

¡Esperamos verlos ahí! 🌞⚽️🛝💛