Dr. Koop's Summer Update

I hope this update finds you well and enjoying the early days of August. At KRS, we are busy planning and preparing for the 23-24 school year. I have been meeting with interim superintendent Dr. Ruberto and the other district administrators to plan for the start of a great new school year. School secretary Mrs. Guzewicz and the KRS top-notch custodians are working all summer to prepare the building for the teachers and students. Please review this update for important dates and some information. Also included in this communication are suggested activities that were previously shared in my last newsletter of the 22-23 school year. You will receive your next communication from me with additional information about the 23-24 school year, on August 24, 2023. Have a fun and relaxing month of August!

Sincerely,

Dr. Kathy Koop

August 24, 2023 - Important forms for parent completion will be available on Genesis and additional information on the KRS webpage.

August 25, 2023 - Student Class Placement Information Available in Genesis 3:00 PM

August 31, 2023 1:30 - 2:00 PM Building Tours for New Students and Families

August 31, 2023 2:00 - 3:00 PM Meet and Greet at Kings Road School - For All Students and Families

September 4, 2023 - Labor Day Schools Closed

September 5, 2023 - First Day of School

September 14, 2023 - Back-to-School Night 7:00 PM

September 19 & 20, 2023 - Picture Days

September 25, 2023 - Yom Kippur - Schools Closed

October 9, 2023 - Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day - Staff Inservice, Schools Closed for Students

November 6 - 8, 2023 - Parent/Teacher Conferences

Student class placements will be available in Genesis on August 25, 2023 at 3:00 PM. Please call the Kings Road School office (973-593-3178) if you need assistance with Genesis.

We are looking for volunteers to to assist with the weeding and care of the Kings Road School garden. If you are interested in volunteering, please call the KRS office.

Reading:

• Read, Read, Read - Madison Library Summer Reading Program

• Cooking - Reading Recipes

• Read Aloud - To Your Child

• Read Signs While Outside Your Home - Errands, Traveling, Appointments

• Activities to Keep Your Child Reading Over the Summer

• PBS - Creative Ways to Enjoy Reading this Summer

Writing:

• Writing with Purpose - Journal Writing, Communications (Write together.)

• Reminder Post-Its - Need help remembering something?

• Write Letters

• Make Lists

• Journal - Personalized Writing Prompts - What are you most looking forward to this weekend?

• Writing Ideas

• Teaching Children Writing at Home

• Summer Word Problems - Combine Math and Writing

• Practice Math Facts

• Math Games - Today’s Parent

• Activities for Older Students

• Cooking - Measurement

• Summer Math Activities for Children

• Math and Movement Activities

• Use Money

• Calendar

• Telling Time - How many minutes? How many hours?

• How many days? Until our trip? The Weekend?

• STEAM Activities - Ideas for Activities

• Classroom Science Activities that you can also do at home.

• Science Activities To Do At Home

• Social Studies Activities

Art:

Easy Art Activities for Children

Music:

Music Activities for Children