KPMS Newsletter
King Philip Middle School
November 13, 2022
This Week at a Glance
Congratulations to the KP Marching Band!
Last weekend, the KP Marching Band put on an incredible performance at MetLife Stadium in New York. They went on to finish 2nd at Nationals and were the top-scoring band from Massachusetts! The KP Marching Band consists of students from Grade 8 through Grade 12. Congratulations!
Clubs & Activities
Ski & Snowboard Club - Registration Closes on November 23!
The Ski and Snowboard Club dates for this school year are Jan 4, Jan 11, Jan 18, Feb 1, Feb 15, and Mar 8. Please follow the link below for registration information.
Announcements & Reminders
KPMS Food Drive
The November food drive ends on Wednesday, November 16th! The food drive will benefit the Norfolk, Wrentham, and Plainville food pantries. The 7th and 8th grade teams are in competition against each other. Food items will be counted on a point system. Higher need items will be worth more points. See the flyer below with the point breakdown. Donations can be left in any of the classroom collection boxes. Which team will reign supreme?
Samaritans Suicide Prevention Presentation for Parents/Caregivers - Tuesday, November 15
Grade 7 students currently enrolled in Wellness will have their Samaritans Suicide Prevention Presentation on November 14 and 15. The remaining Grade 7 students will have their presentation by Samaritans during the trimester they are scheduled for Wellness.
To supplement the grade 7 student lesson and raise parent awareness, Samaritans will provide a presentation for parents focused on suicide prevention, mental health and wellness. In addition to understanding the content shared with the students, parents will learn how to:
recognize warning signs and risk factors
provide support to someone who is struggling
manage stress and develop effective coping skills
identify resources for help
Samaritans Suicide Prevention Presentation for Parents/Caregivers (Virtual Program)
Tuesday, November 15
The virtual program will begin at 6:30 pm. The link is below:
Samaritans Hope Parent Presentation LInk for November 15
Any parent/caregiver is welcome to attend. The presentation is not limited to those who currently have a Grade 7 student in Wellness class.
Resources:
How to Help a Friend Conversation Guide
Conversation Guide for Parents
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call or Text 988
Wellness Fact:
In the 2021 MetroWest Adolescent Health Survey, 13.8% of KP Middle School students reported that they had considered suicide.
At-Home COVID Test Kits for the Return Following Thanksgiving Weekend
The Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) have provided King Philip Schools with a supply of at-home COVID-19 test kits to be used for optional return testing before returning to school following Thanksgiving.
If you would like a test kit to be available for your child to pick up prior to the Thanksgiving weekend, please complete the Thanksgiving Test Kit Distribution form (below) by Friday, November 18, 2022.
KPMS Yearbooks
Yearbook season has begun! We have a great group of eager 7th and 8th-grade staff members that are busy gathering photos and generating ideas for yearbook content. If you and your student(s) are interested in purchasing a yearbook, go to jostens.com and enter 'King Philip Middle School' in the 'Find my School' field. Students and parents that order their yearbook before Dec. 1st will save $10 off the $50 retail price. If you 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.
If you have any questions about yearbooks, please contact the Yearbook Advisor, Mr. Cannon, at cannonr@kingphilip.org.
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
School Lunch
Main Lunch:
Monday, November 14: Macaroni & Cheese; Chopped Philly Cheesesteak Sub w/Onions & Peppers; Caesar or Chicken Caesar Salad or Wrap
Tuesday, November 15: Rotini w/ Meatballs and Pasta Sauce; Chicken Patty Sandwich, Glazed Carrots, Garden Salad; Asian Chicken Salad or Wrap
Wednesday, November 16: No Lunch Served, Early Dismissal
Thursday, November 17: Pulled Pork Nachos w/Corn, Sour Cream; Grilled Hot Dogs, Baked Beans; Fiesta Chicken Salad or Wrap
Friday, November 18: School Baked Pizza: Cheese, Veggie, Bacon, Meatball; Spicy Chicken Patty, Sweet Potato Puffs, Tomato & Cuke Salad
Served Daily: Cheeseburgers, Hamburgers, Chicken Patties, Veggie Burgers, Pizza, Vegetarian Salad; Served Daily with all meals: Fruit Juice, Vegetables, Low-fat Milk
Important School Dates
- Wednesday, November 16 - Early Dismissal (11:00 AM), Teacher Professional Development
- Wednesday, November 23 - Early Dismissal (11:00 AM), Thanksgiving Break
- Thursday-Friday, November 24-25 - No School, Thanksgiving Break
- Monday, December 5 - End of Trimester 1
- Tuesday, December 6 - Start of Trimester 2
- Wednesday, December 7 - Early Dismissal (11:00 AM), Teacher Professional Development
- Wednesday, December 14 - Band & Chorus Winter Concert, 7:00 PM, High School
- Friday, December 23 - Monday, January 2 - No School, Vacation
- Tuesday, January 3 - School Re-opens
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King Philip Middle School
Website: https://www.kingphilip.org/MiddleSchool
Location: 18 King Street, Norfolk, MA, USA
Phone: 508-541-7324
Principal, King Philip Middle School