Lori Mann Carey Elementary School

10/01/2026

💡 Shine a Light on Someone Making a Difference: Nominate Them for a Purpose Award!

Great things happen when people are committed to a purpose bigger than themselves. The Purpose Award celebrates MMSD students and staff who inspire student success through innovation, leadership and a commitment to educational excellence. 📚✨

Who is helping move MMSD forward? Who is finding new ways to support students, lead with purpose or make learning better? Nominate them for a Purpose Award!

📅 Purpose Award nomination deadline: Oct. 12

Each month, one staff member and students will be recognized at a Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education regular meeting, with honorees also celebrated at an end-of-year celebration.

Help us recognize someone whose passion and purpose are making a difference for students and our community.

👉 Submit a nomination and shine a light on their impact!
https://ow.ly/E66e50ZSQM3

09/29/2026

💻 Can't make it in person? Join us online!

Log on during your lunch break to participate in our first virtual "Building for the Future" session. Learn about the review and submit your feedback.

🗓️ Friday, October 2
⏰ Noon – 1:30 p.m.

RSVP on our website to receive the meeting link!
🔗https://www.madison.k12.wi.us/about/building-for-the-future-boundary-review

09/29/2026

Hispanic Heritage Month: Culture, Community & Celebration

Join MMSD on Tuesday, October 13, from 5–7:30 p.m. at Centro Madison for an evening celebrating Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month!

🎶 Entertainment & Activities
Music, student performances and face painting for kids and families

🌮 Food & Flavor
Sample Hispanic/Latinx-inspired dishes created by MMSD and enjoy local food cart offerings

📚 Resources & Support
Hear remarks from Superintendent Dr. Joe Gothard and connect with resources for FAFSA and postsecondary options, reading and literacy, human resources and more.

📍 Centro Madison
2403 Cypress Way, Madison

Come celebrate the culture, contributions and community that make MMSD stronger.

09/27/2026

Community, Let’s Come Together!

One of our Mann Carey families recently experienced a devastating house fire, and we’re asking our community to come together and show them some love and support during this difficult time.

If you’re able, please consider donating to their GoFundMe. You can also support by sharing the fundraiser, spreading the word, and keeping this family in your thoughts.

Every bit of support matters. ❤️🏠

👉 Support or share the GoFundMe:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-a-badger-rock-family-rebuild-after-house-fire-3pru9

Together, we can make a difference. ❤️

My name is Sarah Karlson and I work at Rooted's southside Badger Rock… Sarah Karlson needs your support for Help a Badger Rock family Rebuild After House Fire

09/27/2026

Presented by MG&E and Community Schools

⚽ Día de Fútbol ⚽

A decade of goals, smiles, and community energy — MGE's 10th annual Día de Fútbol is here! Bring the whole family on Saturday, Oct. 3 to celebrate 10 years of this beloved tradition. Kids can take part in FREE soccer clinics led on the field, while everyone enjoys interactive activities and helpful resources for the whole family. It's a day built around community, culture, and connection, and you're invited!

📍 Aldo Leopold Elementary School, 2602 Post Rd., Madison, WI
📅 Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026
⏰ 11:00am - 3:00pm

Register your child today to join the clinics! No ticket is required to attend! Just come and celebrate with us. https://go.mge.com/diadefutbol
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⚽ Día de Fútbol ⚽

Una década de goles, sonrisas y energía comunitaria: ¡llega el décimo aniversario del Día de Fútbol de MGE! Ven con toda la familia el sábado 3 de octubre para celebrar 10 años de esta querida tradición. Los niños podrán participar en clínicas de fútbol GRATUITAS en la cancha, mientras todos disfrutan de actividades interactivas y culturales y recursos valiosos para toda la familia. Es un día dedicado a la comunidad, la cultura y la conexión, y estás invitado.

📍 Escuela Primaria Aldo Leopold, 2602 Post Rd., Madison, WI
📅 Sábado, 3 de octubre de 2026
⏰ 11:00am - 3:00pm

¡Inscribe a tu hijo(a) hoy para participar en las clínicas! No se requiere boleto para asistir. Solo ven y celebra con nosotros.
https://go.mge.com/diadefutbol-es

09/23/2026

🌺 Celebrating Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month! 🌺

Join us next Tuesday, September 29, from 5-7pm for a special Community Dinner celebrating culture, community, and connection! 💃🏽❤️

🍽️ Dinner catered by El Sabor de Puebla
💃🏽 Ballet Folklórico
🎶 Cultural performances
🎨 Crafts & activities
🌎 Community resources
✨ And more!

Families are also invited to share their culture through a favorite food or dessert dish! If you’d like to bring something to share, we’d love to celebrate with you!

We can’t wait to celebrate our cultures, our roots, and our community together! 🌺🌎❤️
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🌺 ¡Celebramos el Mes de la Herencia Latina/Hispana! 🌺

¡Acompáñanos el martes 29 de septiembre, de 5:00 a 7:00 p. m., para una Cena Comunitaria especial para celebrar nuestra cultura, nuestras raíces y nuestra comunidad! 💃🏽❤️

🍽️ Cena preparada por El Sabor de Puebla
💃🏽 Ballet Folklórico
🎶 Presentaciones culturales
🎨 Manualidades y actividades
🌎 Recursos comunitarios
✨ ¡Y mucho más!

Las familias también están invitadas a compartir su cultura a través de un platillo o postre favorito. Si desean traer algo para compartir, ¡nos encantaría celebrarlo con ustedes!

¡Esperamos verlos y celebrar juntos nuestras culturas y nuestras raíces! 🌺🌎❤️

09/23/2026

📢 Boundary Review: First Community Session!

Kick off the "Building for the Future" input sessions with us. Come share your thoughts on future school enrollment and boundaries!

🗓️ Monday, September 28
⏰ 5:30 p.m. (Free dinner and refreshments start at 5:00 p.m.)
📍 Steamfitters Local 601 (6310 Town Center Dr.)

Food, interpretation, and childcare details are available on our website.
🔗https://www.madison.k12.wi.us/about/building-for-the-future-boundary-review

09/21/2026

Help Shape the Future of MMSD! 🏫✨

MMSD invites all families, students, staff, and community members to join us for our upcoming "Building for the Future" boundary review input sessions. Your voice is vital in helping us shape future enrollment and determine school attendance boundaries to strengthen MMSD as a destination district for all.

At these sessions, you will:
- Learn why MMSD is conducting a boundary and attendance area review.
- Explore enrollment trends, facility use, and growth projections.
- Understand the process and timeline.
- View draft boundary scenarios and share your perspectives.

🍔 In-Person Session Bonus: Come 30 minutes early (at 5:00 p.m.) to enjoy dinner and refreshments on us before the presentation begins!

🗓️ Join us at any of our upcoming sessions:

In-Person Sessions (All at 5:30 p.m. unless otherwise indicated — Dinner at 5:00 p.m.):
📍Mon, Sep 28 | Steamfitters Local 601 (6310 Town Center Dr.)
📍Tue, Sep 29 | Henderson Elementary (1201 Tompkins Dr.)
📍Wed, Sep 30 | Hamilton Middle (4801 Waukesha St.)
📍Thu, Oct 1 | Gompers Elementary (1502 Wyoming Way)
📍Thu, Oct 1 | Boys and Girls Club (4619 Jenewein Rd.)
📍Mon, Oct 5 | Lake View Elementary (1802 Tennyson Ln.)
📍Tue, Oct 6 | Stephens Elementary (120 S Rosa Rd.) 6 p.m.
📍Wed, Oct 7 | Olson Elementary (801 Redan Dr.)
📍Wed, Oct 7 | Warner Park Community Rec Center (1625 Northport Dr.)
📍Thu, Oct 8 | CENTRO (2403 Cypress Way) — Presentation in Spanish
📍Mon, Oct 12 | Meadowlands Apt. Complex (6834 Milwaukee St.)

Virtual Sessions (RSVP on our website for links):
💻Fri, Oct 2 | Noon – 1:30 p.m.
💻Wed, Oct 7 | Noon – 1:30 p.m.
💻Mon, Oct 12 | Noon – 1:30 p.m.

Interpretation and childcare availability are indicated by session on our website.

09/20/2026

We had a blast celebrating Community Schools Appreciation Week ❤️✨ and giving flowers to the crew behind so many of the things happening at Lori Mann Carey Elementary School! 🌸👏🏾

Meet the team -
❤️ Ms. Brown - Community Schools Resource Coordinator
❤️ Ms. Trinisha - Family Liaison
❤️ Ms. Keyavi - Village Builder

Connecting families. Building relationships. Creating opportunities. Bringing people together. Supporting students. Building partnerships. Planning ALL the things. And somehow keeping the energy unmatched while doing it. ✨

Three roles. One team. So much impact. ❤️✨

Here’s to the people who connect, collaborate, create, and make it happen!

Happy Community Schools Appreciation Week! 🎉❤️

09/16/2026

🎉 Celebrate Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month with MMSD! ❤️💛💚

Save the date for an evening of culture, community and celebration as we come together to honor Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month!

📅 Tuesday, October 13
🕔 5–7:30 p.m.
📍 Centro
2403 Cypress Way, Madison

There will be something for everyone:

🎶 Entertainment & Activities
Music, student performances and face painting for kids and families

🌮 Food & Flavor
Sample Hispanic/Latinx-inspired dishes created by MMSD and enjoy local food cart offerings

📚 Resources & Support
Hear remarks from MMSD Superintendent Dr. Joe Gothard and connect with resources for FAFSA and secondary options, reading and literacy, human resources and more.

Bring your family, invite your friends, and join us as we celebrate the rich cultures, traditions and contributions of our Hispanic/Latinx community!

We hope to see you there! 💙