KPMS Faculty/Staff
Update
December 15, 2019
Homework Survey
Since the beginning of the school year, a parallel conversation about homework was taking place at the district level. The conversation was prompted by data collected from students (2018-2019), which reflected student concerns about stress and homework. After some discussion, the district administration has decided to move forward with piloting a "homework-free vacation" for one of the breaks this school year. This homework-free period will allow for an opportunity for our students to take a break, be kids, and (hopefully) spend time with their families.
In an effort to gather some additional information before the district pilots a "homework-free vacation," Dr. Mobley at the high school sent out some information about homework has put together a quick, three-question survey for teachers at both the middle and high school to fill out. Please take a moment to fill out the survey. The survey will be open until Wednesday, December 18, 2019.
Homework/Work Free Vacation Survey
As always, please feel free to reach out to me with your thoughts about homework. I would love to know what you are thinking!
Term 2 Progress Reports
We will be posting progress report grades on IC for 2nd term. The window for posting term 2 progress report grades will open on Monday, December 16, at midnight and close on Friday, December 20, at 2:15 PM.
- Posting for progress reports is similar to posting for the report card. Don't forget to both "post" and "save."
- Comments are optional.
Please contact Michelle or Kyle if you have any questions.
MAP Growth Assessment - Winter Dates
Below are the planned dates for the MAP Growth Assessment. The assessment will be taken in Math and ELA classes and should not overlap with other classes. We are planning for two in-class days for each assessment so that students have enough time to complete the exams. Team Chromebooks will be needed on each of these days. Thank you for your understanding!
- Wednesday-Thursday, January 22-23: Mathematics, Grade 8
- Friday & Monday, January 24, 27: Mathematics, Grade 7
- Tuesday-Wednesday, January 28-29: ELA, Grade 8
- Thursday-Friday, January 30-31: ELA, Grade 7
Save the Date -- Scholastic Book Fair
Warrior Weekly Newsletter (for KPMS Parents/Guardians)
If you'd like to see what I shared with KPMS Parents/Guardians this week, please see the December 14-15 edition of the Warrior Weekly.
Upcoming Important School Dates for Faculty/Staff
- Monday, December 23 - Wednesday, January 1 - No School, Winter Break
- Thursday, January 2 - School Resumes
- Tuesday, January 21- Early Release, Teacher Professional Development
- Tuesday, January 21 - Friday, January 24 - Scholastic Book Fair
- Wednesday, January 22 - Thursday, January 23: Mathematics, Grade 8
- Friday, January 24 & Monday, January 27: Mathematics, Grade 7
- Tuesday, January 28 - Wednesday, January 29: ELA, Grade 8
- Thursday, January 30 - Friday, January 31: ELA, Grade 7
- Tuesday, February 4 - Early Release, Teacher Professional Development
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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
Twitter: @KingPhilipMS