Sandburg Elementary School

10/03/2026

Great Turnout for Building for the Future!

Thank you to everyone who joined us this week for our Building for the Future community sessions! We appreciate the strong turnout, thoughtful questions and meaningful conversations.

Your voice matters. Your input will help shape future enrollment and school attendance boundaries. No decisions have been made. This is your opportunity to help guide the future and strengthen MMSD as a Destination for All.

There are still opportunities to participate! Join us at an upcoming in-person or virtual session. Food and refreshments will be available 30 minutes before in-person presentations.

Upcoming Community Sessions

In Person:

Monday, Oct. 5 | 5:30 p.m. — Lake View Elementary School, 1802 Tennyson Ln.

Tuesday, Oct. 6 | 6 p.m. — Stephens Elementary School, 120 S. Rosa Rd.

Wednesday, Oct. 7 | 5:30 p.m. — Olson Elementary School, 801 Redan Dr.

Wednesday, Oct. 7 | 5:30 p.m. — Warner Park Community Recreation Center, 1625 Northport Dr.

Thursday, Oct. 8 | 5:30 p.m. — CENTRO, 2403 Cypress Way (presentation in Spanish)

Monday, Oct. 12 | 5:30 p.m. — Meadowlands Apartment Complex, 6834 Milwaukee St.

Virtual:

Wednesday, Oct. 7 | Noon–1:30 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 12 | Noon–1:30 p.m.

Learn more and find session details: https://www.madison.k12.wi.us/about/building-for-the-future-boundary-review

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/Mfl550ZSQN0

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.

09/29/2026

Sandburg community! Join us for Hispanic Heritage Month Game Night!

Come celebrate with Sandburg Community School as we play Lotería together! Bring the whole family for an evening of fun and community.

📅 When: Thursday, October 8th | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Where: Sandburg Gym (Enter through Door 4)
🍿 Light refreshments will be available!

We can't wait to see you there!
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¡Comunidad de Sandburg! ¡Acompáñanos en la Noche de Juegos en celebración del Mes de la Herencia Hispana!

¡Ven a celebrar con la Escuela Comunitaria Sandburg mientras jugamos Lotería juntos! Trae a toda la familia para disfrutar de una tarde llena de diversión y comunidad.

📅 Cuándo:*Jueves, 8 de octubre | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Dónde: Gimnasio de Sandburg (Etre por la Puerta 4)
🍿 ¡Habrá meriendas disponibles!

¡Los esperamos!

09/29/2026

Hello Sandburg families! We are sharing two events on behalf our our PTO that are coming up:

1. Cousins Subs Fundraiser | Monday, October 5, 4-8pm | 3715 E. Washington Ave.

This fall the PTO is partnering with Cousins Subs for a fundraiser. 15% of the sales will benefit Sandburg Elementary PTO programs! Let’s see how packed we can get Cousins Subs Monday October 5th 4-8pm!

2. Sandburg PTO Meeting | Thursday, October 8, 6-7:30pm | Sandburg Library

Join us on the second Thursday of every month to discuss upcoming events, brainstorm ideas, and connect with other Sandburg families. Childcare is available. Come to the main door.
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¡Hola, familias de Sandburg! Les compartimos dos eventos próximos en nombre de nuestra Organización de padres y maestros (PTO):

1. Recaudación de fondos en Cousins Subs | Lunes 5 de octubre, de 4:00 p. m. a 8:00 p. m. | 3715 E. Washington Ave.

Este otoño, la PTO se ha asociado con Cousins Subs para una recaudación de fondos. ¡El 15 % de las ventas se destinará a los programas de la PTO de la Primaria Sandburg! ¡Veamos qué tan lleno podemos dejar el Cousins Subs el lunes 5 de octubre de 4:00 p. m. a 8:00 p. m.!

2. Reunión de la PTO de Sandburg | Jueves, 8 de octubre, de 6:00 p. m. a 7:30 p. m. | Biblioteca de Sandburg

Acompáñanos el segundo jueves de cada mes para hablar sobre los próximos eventos, aportar ideas y conectarte con otras familias de Sandburg. Hay servicio de guardería disponible. Ven a la puerta principal.

09/28/2026

📢 Let's Build for the Future Together!

We’re hosting a community input session at the Boys and Girls Club. Come early to enjoy food and connect with neighbors before we dive into boundary planning.

🗓️ Thursday, October 1
⏰ 5:30 p.m. (Free dinner and refreshments start at 5:00 p.m.)
📍 Boys and Girls Club (4619 Jenewein Rd.)

Help shape the map for our student community.
🔗https://www.madison.k12.wi.us/about/building-for-the-future-boundary-review

09/27/2026

📢 Join the conversation at Gompers Elementary!

We are reviewing school boundaries to plan for the future. Come explore enrollment trends and share what matters most to your family.

🗓️ Thursday, October 1
⏰ 5:30 p.m. (Free dinner and refreshments start at 5:00 p.m.)
📍 Gompers Elementary School (1502 Wyoming Way)

We look forward to seeing you there!
🔗https://www.madison.k12.wi.us/about/building-for-the-future-boundary-review

09/25/2026

Sandburg families! We are passing along an opportunity on behalf of the Madison East Dance team. If you have a kiddo in grades 3K-8 who's interested in dance, check out this clinic that the dance team is holding. Fill out this form [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOZxQVCVThHg7AX4oLpSZ2Q7stQNXtI510a1jOvn-agiRDmA/viewform] if you're interested and contact Coach Clare ([email protected]) with any questions.

09/21/2026

Sandburg families! We're just reminding you Mondays are Early Dismissal at 2pm!

¡Familias de Sandburg! ¡Les recordamos que los lunes la salida temprana, a las 2:00 p. m!

Sandburg families! It's our first Monday of the year so we're just reminding you Mondays are Early Dismissal at 2pm!

¡Familias de Sandburg! ¡Es nuestro primer lunes del año, así que les recordamos que los lunes la salida temprana, a las 2:00 p. m!