KPMS Newsletter
King Philip Middle School
January 2, 2023
This Week at a Glance
Announcements & Reminders
For Grade 8 Families: Grade 8 to 9 Curriculum Night Survey
From King Philip High School Principal, Dr. Mobley:
Please fill out the following family survey to determine the best approach to curriculum night.
Due to DESE's mandated physical education requirement, we have many updates to the curriculum and course selection for the upcoming school year. We are deciding on the best method to deliver this information to our families. Thank you in advance for your feedback!
In-School Scholastic Book Fair: Jan 23 - 27
Get ready! This year's Book Fair is going to be epic! We've turned up the volume with more fun, more choices, and more excitement—so kids will arrive curious and leave bolder, prouder, and stronger than ever before. 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
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.
From the Music Department
Wellness Opportunities
Chill Skills - for Middle School Students
KPMS will host this group by a local licensed clinician at the Middle School. The group will run at KPMS beginning in January. Though there is a group size limit, a waiting list will be taken for additional sessions later in the year. If you would like your middle schooler to participate, please complete the interest form either through the QR code or this link, Chill Skills Group Interest
Girls on the Run - Heart & Sole for Middle School Girls
Are you a runner, or someone who likes to promote wellness? We are seeking volunteer coaches for an exciting program.
KPMS would like to explore interest in an afterschool Girls on the Run - Heart & Sole program this spring. The program would run 2x per week for approximately 10 weeks.
Girls on the Run (GOTR) Boston is a research based program where trained volunteer coaches inspire girls of all abilities to strengthen confidence and other important life skills through dynamic, interactive lessons and physical activity.
Their middle school program, Heart & Sole considers the whole person – body, brain, heart, spirit and social connection. Heart & Sole offers an inclusive place of belonging, where girls feel supported and inspired to explore their emotions, cultivate empathy and strengthen their physical and emotional health. At the end of the season, all program participants complete a 5K.
The typical registration is $225 per girl and includes 20 ninety-minute sessions conducted by certified GOTR volunteer coaches, curriculum and lesson materials, an official GOTR program T-shirt and water bottle, 5K Registration fee and T-shirt, 5K Medal and Post 5K celebration. Please note, an additional $25 registration fee will be due midway through the season for each participant's Running Buddy. The organization also makes scholarships available for families with financial hardship.
GOTR is hosting a virtual Open House on Janualry 11, if you want to learn more about getting involved or coaching. Registration Link for Virtual Open House
To gauge interest in bringing this program to KPMS, please let us know if you would like your child to participate and/or if you would like to volunteer to coach by completing the interest form:
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
Tuesday, January 3 - Stuffed Crust Pizza or White Garlic French Bread Pizza with Marinara Sauce; Crispy Chicken Patty; Burgers; Mixed Vegetables; Caesar or Chicken Caesar Salad or Wrap;
BLT Sandwich or Chicken Salad
Wednesday, January 4 - Penne Pasta with Marinara Sauce and Meatballs; Cheese Pizza; Sloppy Joe Sandwich; Chicken Patty; Burgers; Garden Salad; Buffalo Popcorn Chicken Salad or Wrap; Turkey Sandwich with Lettuce and Tomato
Thursday, January 5 - Mexican Rice Bowl; Cheese Pizza; Ham, Egg and Cheese Croissant; Chicken Patty; Burgers; Asian Chicken Salad or Wrap; Turkey Club Sandwich
Friday, January 6 - School Baked Pizza - Cheese, Meatball, Pepperoni, Veggie; Fish & Chips w/Cole Slaw; Crispy Chicken Patty; Burgers; Veggie Cups w/Ranch Dip; Salad & Wrap - Chef's Choice
Important School Dates
- Monday, January 16 - No School, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- 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