KPMS Newsletter
King Philip Middle School
January 22, 2023
This Week at a Glance
Announcements & Reminders
In-School Scholastic Book Fair is this Week!
Students will be visiting the book fair during their English Language Arts class. Here's what you need to know about our upcoming Fair:
Every dollar you spend will benefit our school directly.
You can sign up for Book Fair eWallet—a convenient digital payment account, so your child can shop the Fair cash-free. Grandparents, friends, and others can contribute to the eWallet to help build your home library.
Fair Dates: 1/23/23 – 1/27/23
Book Fair Homepage: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/kingphilipregionalmidsch
We can’t wait to see your child at the Fair!
Ross Cannon
King Philip Middle School’s Book Fair Chair
Addressing Family Stress
Presentation for KP, Norfolk, Plainville & Wrentham Families
Does your family have the strategies to address life's stressors? Join a mental health professional and a facilitator from Families for Depression Awareness for a virtual presentation on January 24th at 6:30 pm.
Learn to:
- identify symptoms of stress in yourself or a family member,
- manage stress as a family,
- respond when symptoms are " more than stress,"
- get help for yourself or a family member.
Register in advance to receive the zoom link http://bit.ly/AFSKingPhilip.
Early Release Day on Wednesday, January 25
On Wednesday, January 25, we will have an early release day for students. Teachers will participate in a half-day of professional development. Dismissal for students will be at 11:00 AM.
Please be reminded that on early release days, students must ride their assigned bus home.
Progress Report Grades - Posted January 26
This is a reminder that Progress Report Grades will be posted for students and parents/guardians to view on Infinite Campus by 5:00 PM on Thursday, January 26. Remember that progress report grades are a snapshot of grades at the midpoint of the trimester.
If you have any questions about your grade, please contact your teacher.
Provide Feedback to the Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
MCAS Testing - Save the Date!
Grade 7
- English Language Arts
- Session 1 - Thursday, March 30
- Session 2 - Tuesday, April 4
- Mathematics
- Session 1 - Tuesday, May 9
- Session 2 - Wednesday, May 10
Grade 8
- English Language Arts
- Session 1 - Tuesday, April 11
- Session 2 - Thursday, April 13
- Mathematics
- Session 1 - Tuesday, May 2
- Session 2 - Thursday, May 4
- Science
- Session 1 - Thursday, May 11
- Session 2 - Friday, May 12
For Grade 8 Families - Curriculum Information for KPRHS
Please see the links below for King Philip Regional High School Curriculum Information from KPRHS Principal, Dr. Mobley.
- KPRHS Curriculum Night Update (includes recording from 1/16/2023)
- Note: on February 7, 2023 at 7:00 pm Dr. Mobley and the KPHS Department Heads will host another Virtual Curriculum Night - the Zoom link is included in the update above.
- Original Announcement - KPRHS Curriculum Night & Coffee Chat Information
- Curriculum Night Slideshow
- Course Override Form
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Mobley at mobleyl@kingphilip.org.
KPMS Yearbooks
If you are interested in purchasing a yearbook, go to jostens.com and enter 'King Philip Middle School' in the 'Find my School' field. If you need financial assistance or have any questions about the yearbook or how to purchase one, don't hesitate to contact Mr. Cannon, the yearbook advisor, at cannonr@kingphilip.com.
If you have been receiving promotional emails from Jostens and would no longer like to receive these emails, you are encouraged to use the 'unsubscribe' button at the bottom of the email.
Interested in Helping the PTSO?
The PTSO could always use more help and volunteers throughout the year. Please send us an email if you are interested in being involved! We could not continue to support the school without your help...thank you! Your time and monetary donations have been instrumental the past year.
Email: kingphilipmsptso@yahoo.com
From Food Services
KPMS Main Lunch
Monday, January 23 - French Toast w/Bacon or Sausage, Hash Brown, Maple Syrup, Breakfast Sandwich, Caesar or Chicken Caesar Salad or Wrap
Tuesday, January 24 - Baked Rotini; Bacon Cheeseburger, Onion Rings, Garden Salad, Fiesta Chicken Salad or Wrap
Wednesday, January 25 - No Lunch Served, Early Dismissal
Thursday, January 26 - Pulled Pork Nachos w/Cheese, Baked Beans, Corn, Crispy Chicken Patty Sandwich, Asian Chicken Salad or Wrap
Friday, January 27 - School Baked Pizza: Cheese, Bacon, Pepperoni, Veggie; Fish & Chips, Coleslaw; Salad – Chef’s Choice
Served Daily: Cheeseburgers, Hamburgers, Veggie Burgers, Pizza, Sandwiches, Vegetarian Salad, Vegetarian Wrap, Yogurt Parfait
Served daily with all meals: Fruit, Juice, Vegetables
KPMS Food Services is Currently Hiring!
We are looking for people to fill the following positions:
- Part-time Kitchen Staff
- Substitute Kitchen Staff
For more information contact Mary Ann Reynolds, Director of Food Services, at reynoldsm@kingphilip.org.
Important School Dates
- Monday, January 23 - Friday, January 27 - Scholastic Book Fair, KPMS Library
- Wednesday, January 25 - Early Release (11:00 AM), Teacher Professional Development
- Thursday, January 26 - Progress Report Grades Available on Infinite Campus
- Wednesday, February 8 - Early Release (11:00 AM), Teacher Professional Development
- Monday, February 20 - Friday, February 24 - No School, February Break
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King Philip Middle School
Website: https://www.kingphilip.org/middle-school/
Location: 18 King Street, Norfolk, MA, USA
Phone: 508-541-7324
Principal, King Philip Middle School