Milele Chikasa Anana Elementary School

Today we celebrated our Quarter 4 Showcase!

Students proudly shared their learning with peers throughout the school, highlighting their hard work and creativity through music performances, plays, essays, writing projects, film segments, and math activities. It was wonderful to see our students shine as they showcased their accomplishments with the Anana community. We are so proud of all they have achieved this year!

Get ready for Kindergarten! 🍎✏️

Anana Elementary is excited to launch our inaugural Kindergarten Kamp for incoming registered Anana Kindergarten students for Fall 2026!

Students will have the opportunity to practice kindergarten skills, learn classroom routines, meet new friends, and get to know our amazing teachers before the school year begins.

Families may choose one session, and spots are limited to 25 students per session on a first come, first served basis. Transportation will not be provided.

📍 Anana Elementary School
Session 1: June 15–19 | 8:30–10:30 AM
Session 2: June 22–26 | 1:30–3:30 PM

Click on the QR code to read additional information and sign up today!

Link to form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1RETxSBozAoxBmhYwhWmrbyLE5qfBD6Z4A_Smc96zpBvYCQ/viewform

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

Today Brandon Taylor visited from WKOW to talk with our third graders about how the news is made. He provided language and ideas to help students craft their own news segments around the global water crisis. Students will start to create their news segments soon, which will be shared at our next school showcase. Third grade scholars may even get a shoutout on the WKOW News tonight at 6pm!

Check out the web story from his visit: https://www.wkow.com/news/27-news-anchor-visits-anana-elementary-students/article_3bffa3ff-90c0-4c59-8493-404c5e68d35f.html

Get ready for Kindergarten! 🍎✏️

Anana Elementary is excited to launch our inaugural Kindergarten Kamp for incoming registered Anana Kindergarten students for Fall 2026!

Students will have the opportunity to practice kindergarten skills, learn classroom routines, meet new friends, and get to know our amazing teachers before the school year begins.

Families may choose one session, and spots are limited to 25 students per session on a first come, first served basis. Transportation will not be provided.

📍 Anana Elementary School
Session 1: June 15–19 | 8:30–10:30 AM
Session 2: June 22–26 | 1:30–3:30 PM

Click on the QR code to read additional information and sign up today!

This year our 5th graders built meaningful pen-pal partnerships with Attic Angels, exchanging letters every two weeks to share personal updates, classroom experiences, new learning, and important moments from their lives.

Through these thoughtful exchanges, students strengthened their communication and writing skills while developing authentic relationships with members of the community.

Today, students and their pen pals had the opportunity to meet in person to celebrate the connections they built throughout the year — a special experience filled with smiles, conversation, and joy.

⏰ 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/ECfa50YSWFG

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to our incredible Anana Crew! 🍎✨

https://youtu.be/yzmLM9vaU3E?si=9InWvFUakEBzc9-O

Every day our teachers lead with heart, dedication, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to students. We are so grateful for the love and learning they bring into our school community each day.

25/26 teacher appreciation Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Ms. Jody, from Madison Water Utility, stopped by Third Grade today to share how our city pumps water from an aquifer. She also shared steps we should take in order to conserve the water we have: be mindful of PFAS in materials we consume, fix leaks, and use less salt during the winter.

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!