KPMS Newsletter
King Philip Middle School
January 8, 2023
This Week at a Glance
Announcements & Reminders
Register for KPMS Basketball Intramurals
Registration on FamilyID for KPMS Intramural Basketball is open through Friday, January 13.
Please see the INFORMATIONAL SLIDESHOW HERE.
- Activities will include warm up games such as knock-out and team shooting contests.
- Teams will be selected daily for a 3-vs-3 play or larger depending on the number of participants.
- This is a program for all students regardless of skill level.
- Students must arrange for transportation home.
- Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:15-4:15 (January 10th-February 9th)
- Family ID registration and program fee of $50.00 is due by January 13th.
Questions: Mr. Cooney (cooneyj@kingphilip.org) or Mrs. Hall (halls@kingphilip.org)
Chill Skills - Last Call to Sign-up!
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
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.
Congratulations to our Grade 7 Students of the Month!
Congtratulations to our Grade 8 Students of the Month!
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
Monday, January 9 - Chicken Broccoli Penne, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Green Beans, Caesar or Chicken Caesar Salad or Wrap
Tuesday, January 10 - Macaroni & Cheese, Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich, Rice, Carrots, Fiesta Chicken Salad or Wrap
Wednesday, January 11 - Sals Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks w/Marinara Sauce, Rodeo Burger, Baked Beans, Buffalo Popcorn, Chicken Salad Or Wrap
Thursday, January 12 - Chicken Tenders w/Dipping Sauces & Dinner Roll, French Fries, Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad or Wrap
Friday, January 13 - School Baked Pizza: Cheese, Bacon, Pepperoni, Veggie; Fish Taco, Coleslaw Salad – Chef’s Choice
Served Daily: Cheeseburgers, Hamburgers, Veggie Burgers, Pizza, Sandwiches, Vegetarian Salad, Vegetarian Wrap, Yogurt Parfait
Served daily with all meals: Fruit, Juice, Vegetables
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