Glenn Stephens Elementary School

Summer Gardening...

Summer Watering at Stephen's School Garden 2026 Stephen's Garden needs your help to keep growing vibrant and strong over the summer until the students return in the fall. You don't need to be a master gardener to help take care of things, it's mostly a watering need! We want to make sure the special Native Pollinator Plants and the raised garden....

Already starting to think about fall...

Mark your calendars for the STEPHENS SPRINT on October 8, 2026. As we begin planning, we’re asking for your help to make this year’s event as successful as possible.

The Stephens Sprint is our primary annual fundraiser, and the funds raised help ensure that all students, across our diverse school community, have access to enriching academic experiences, critical resources, and school-wide programs.

WHY WE’RE SHARING THIS NOW
We’re starting sponsorship outreach before the end of the school year to give local businesses time to consider and plan for their support.

HOW YOU CAN HELP
We are seeking community sponsors, and this is an area where families can make a real impact.
We encourage you to reach out and share this opportunity if you:
- Own a business
- Work for or are connected to a business
- Know someone in the community who may be interested

WHAT TO DO
To make this easy, we’ve created a Sponsor Request Form that you can share directly with potential sponsors:
- Send it via email
- Print and drop it off locally
- Share it with your workplace or community connections

The form includes all sponsorship details and next steps, so you can simply pass it along.
Every sponsorship helps maximize the funds that go directly back to our students.

Thank you for helping us build a strong and supportive school community. We’re excited for another great Stephens Sprint!

If you have questions, ideas, or would like help identifying potential sponsors, please reach out to Michelle at [email protected]

INFORMATION & SPONSORSHIP PACKET
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aqJbdVqIbqRXCE6PYiE4DtVUIUFZBm9K/view?usp=drivesdk

SPONSOR REQUEST FORM
https://drive.google.com/file/d/109xTd896tGC_CbQ9vKQrlJxICsE_tK8-/view?usp=drivesdk

Thanks to the Vel Phillips Memorial High School Spartan Youth Service Day we had a lot of help in our bookroom, in the classrooms, gym, art class and overall around the school! It was great to see Stephens' grads helping out!

Reminder: There will be no school on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.
Check out the full school calendar here: https://www.madison.k12.wi.us/about/calendar-of-events/2025-2026-school-year-calendar

We are so lucky that our PTO creates free community building events for our entire school community. Throwing an event like this takes a lot of effort and planning. Thanks to our coordinators!!!

Stephens Staff is so appreciative!!!

Can't wait for the spectacular!

Stephens Spectacular (Fun Fair)

Free Event with Free Activities and Food!

***Please consider signing up to volunteer just a bit of your time to help make this event a great success. Sign-up link below***

Saturday May 16, 2026
10:00am - 12:30pm
Behind the school!

Join your school community for some Saturday morning fun!
Carnival Games, Face Painting, Field Games, Madison Reading Project Red Reading Bus, Urban Air, Madison Water Utility, playground.

Come meet other parents and build our school community!

FREE Pizza, popcorn, cotton candy, snacks, water (bring your own bottle to fill up at the Water Wagon)!

Brought to you by the Glenn Stephens PTO.

Want to volunteer? Sign Up here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BACA728ABFB6-63701369-stephens #/

⏰ Missed a session this week? There’s still time to join us!

The Madison Metropolitan School District still has several upcoming Building for the Future input sessions over the next few weeks—and we’d love to hear from you.�

Whether you attend in person or virtually, this is your chance to:
�✔️ Learn about the district’s future planning
�✔️ Review draft scenarios
�✔️ Share your perspective

📍 Sessions continue at locations like Kennedy Elementary School, Warner Park Community Recreation Center, and more.

🍽️ Bonus: In-person events include dinner—come early to connect with others!

👉 Find a session that works for you and join us! https://ow.ly/lfp750YSWEL

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
Our educators at the Madison Metropolitan School District help make our district a strong, connected community — one where students are encouraged to dream big and supported every step of the way.

Thank You to our Teachers for inspiring students to explore their passions, discover their potential and thrive in a place where they feel truly supported and valued.

We appreciate you today and every day!

�🗓️ Upcoming Community Input Sessions – Join Us!

The Madison Metropolitan School District is hosting a series of Building for the Future input sessions across the community.

📍 In-Person Sessions Include:�
• May 4 – Robert M. La Follette High School�
• May 5 – East High School�
• May 6 – West High School�
• May 7 – Vel Phillips Memorial High School�…and more through May 21!

💻 Virtual sessions are also available during midday hours.

At each session, you can:�
• Learn about MMSD’s long-range planning�
• Review draft boundary scenarios�
• Ask questions and share your input

✨ Interpretation and childcare available at select sessions (see website for details)

👉 Check out the full schedule and RSVP on our website: https://ow.ly/GgM050YSWtk