KPMS Newsletter
King Philip Middle School
December 4, 2022
This Week at a Glance
On Wednesday, December 7, 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.
Clubs & Activities
New England Math League (NEML) Contest
KPMS is happy to announce that we will be hosting the NEML Contest in February. The contest is open to all KPMS students. Pre-registration is required.
The paper/pencil contest will be held after school on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Students will be able to take the late bus home.
If your student would like to participate, please have them pre-register using their KP School Gmail Account by Wednesday, December 14. Here is the registration link: NEML Registration.
Questions? Please contact Mrs. Kriegsman or Mrs. Bois at: kriegsmanM@kingphilip.org or BoisL@kingphilip.org.
From the NEML: "Math contests give students an educationally enriching opportunity to participate in an academically-oriented activity and to gain recognition for mathematical achievement. Our main goal is educational: we promote enjoyment and study of mathematics by organizing contests for grades 4-12. Our contests help to enrich mathematics programs. Each contest covers topics appropriate to the contest grade level. Our well-written questions cover a variety of difficulty ranges and involve topics of interest to above-average students. The key is to encourage students to enjoy a challenge and to learn from it to find problem-solving discussions stimulating. This challenge is what prompts many youngsters to enjoy puzzle books! The enrichment we provide is a positive experience for students."
Announcements & Reminders
Change in Pick-Up Pattern at Dismissal
Starting this week, we will be making a slight adjustment to the pick-up pattern at the end of the school day. Cars that arrive before the 2:15 PM dismissal time will not be able to enter the circle directly in front of the main lobby doors of the school. This will allow for emergency vehicles to enter the circle in case of an emergency in the building. When the dismissal bell rings and students begin to exit, cars will be allowed to pull into the circle to pick-up students.
Please be patient with us as we try this new pattern this week. Thank you!
Team Assemblies this Week
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 Health Office: Upcoming Screenings
Dear KPMS families,
We would like to inform you that we will begin the State Mandated Screenings at KPMS on January 3rd and they will continue throughout the school year. The following are the required screenings by grade level:
- 7th: Grade: Height, Weight, Scoliosis
- 8th: Scoliosis
We understand that your child might be seen by their physician regularly and may have already been screened. If this is the case, we ask that you submit a copy of your child's most recent physical to the Health Office.
As a parent/guardian you have the right to opt your student out of these screenings. Please respond to MSNURSE@kingphilip.org if you would like to opt your child out. Please state your child's name, grade and what screenings you are opting them out of. Please contact the Health Office
with any concerns or questions.
Best,
Michele Caulfield BSN, RN
Charrel Liberatore BSN, RN
Phone: 508-541-3457
Fax: 508-298-0203
Stop by the DECA Store when you attend the Band & Chorus Winter Concert at KP High School on Wednesday, December 14. They have new KP merchandise -- including hoodies!
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, December 5: Fajita Chicken Rice Bowl; Crispy Chicken Sandwich; Caesar or Chicken Caesar Salad or Wrap
Tuesday, December 6: Cheese Or Chicken Quesadilla, Salsa, Sour Cream; Chicken Parmesan Sandwich; Asian Chicken Salad or Wrap
Wednesday, December 7: Early Release Day; No Lunch Served
Thursday, December 8: Rotini w/Chicken Parmesan & Pasta Sauce; Chicken Patty Sandwich; Garden Salad; Buffalo Chicken Salad or Wrap
Friday, December 9: School Baked Pizza: Cheese, Veggie, Bacon, Pepperoni; Fish Taco, Coleslaw; Salad - Chef's Choice
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
- Monday, December 5 - End of Trimester 1
- Tuesday, December 6 - Start of Trimester 2
- Wednesday, December 7 - Early Release (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
- Monday, January 16 - No School, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Wednesday, January 25 - Early Release (11:00 AM), Teacher Professional Development
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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