KP Connection
September 23, 2016
Lead Learner Highlights
We had a wonderful Open House night with 6th and 7th grade families, and we look forward to welcoming 8th grade families this Monday. As we enter the fourth week of school, students are settling into classroom routines and are actively engaged in learning. Our 8th grade students moved into sitting cross team at lunch (currently available for teams in the large cafeteria) with relative ease, and it feels wonderful to see students enjoying this opportunity in a respectful and responsible manner. As we enter our final set of team building field trips in the upcoming week, I want to take the time to thank all of you for your support and generosity in donating to make sure every student has the opportunity to attend.
Have a great weekend!
Up Coming Events
8th Grade Open House - Monday, September 26, 2016
Open House is from 6:30-8:09 or 6:30-8:32 if you have children in a performance music.
Upcoming Events
September
- 26th - Open House for grade 8 parents/caregivers
- 27th - No Afterschool Activities due to Middle School Department Meetings
October
- 1st - Park Road Parade
- 3rd - NO SCHOOL in observance of the 1st day of Rosh Hashanah
- 4th - Faculty Meeting - No Afterschool Activities - Skiclub Informational @7pm
- 6th - School Pictures
- 10th - Columbus Day - School and offices closed
- 11th - NO SCHOOL - Teacher Inservice Day
- 12th - NO SCHOOL in observance of Yom Kippur
- 14th - School Fundraising Assemblies --Help support KP
Our Week of Learning in Pictures
We've Been Granted
A Chance to support a King Philip Family
A student in our KP community was recently diagnosed with a severe medical condition, and the care required for her treatment has resulted in a financial hardship for the family. We want to show that we care and while this will be a long term support effort, we want to help them now.
In addition to cash/checks, donation options include contributing a gift card specific for the family.
- BJ'S Wholesale Store
- Walmart
- Stop & Shop
- Gas Cards
Please send all donations to Karen Walsh. If you write a check, please make it to King Philip and write in the memo line - KP Cares Student Stupport.
Please Note: If you do not want your personal information published in the PTO Directory Book, please notify the office by Wednesday, September 28th. Thank you.
Join the KP Partnership Engagement Committee -- We have 1 spot open!
We believe in the power of partnership to help our students succeed and build a strong school community. We would love 1 more parent/caregiver to support our efforts by joining our Partnership Engagement Committee. To build a common understanding, we are attending the CT Family Engagement Conference on October 26, 2016. The PTO will sponsor the interested parent. Please contact Joy Wright at joy_wright@whps.org or at 860-233-8230 to sign up ASAP.
KP is collecting box tops! Have your child check with their team leader for the location of their team's collection box. Here is a link to frequently asked questions.
http://www.boxtops4education.com/about/FAQ
Vacant Seat Program Application Start date is Monday, October 3, 2016
Students in Action
Student Opportunities/After School Information
Free Hiking Opportunity for students -Parents drop off at KP and pick up at Auer Farm in Bloomfield 3 miles away.
Parent/Caregiver Resources and Community Events
In the Community
Unified Theater
Unified Theater will mark its 15th anniversary with a year-long celebration of inclusion and creativity, and we invite you to join in! Join us at events and community discussions throughout the school year focused around celebrating our growth and continuing to build more inclusive communities.
The “Orange Ball: A Halloween Birthday Bash” kicks off the anniversary year events on October 29th. Parents, donors, community members and Halloween lovers alike will come together to eat, drink, dance, and compete for best costume, all while raising support for Unified Theater. The anniversary celebrations will continue with a variety of special events throughout the school year for Unified Theater supporters of all ages and interests, with a focus on our founding town of West Hartford. “We are so grateful for all of the support that the community of West Hartford has given to Unified Theater over the past 15 years,” said Laura McLelland, CEO of Unified Theater Inc. “Our largest programs are here. We pilot new programs like CampUT with local partners, and a great many of our donors live right here in West Hartford. It seemed only fitting to use our anniversary to say thank you to the town that made our success possible.”
And of course, original student shows featuring rockstars of all abilities at Sedgwick MS, King Philip MS, and Conard & Hall will be performed throughout the year. Plus, new programs at Bristow MS and a fall offering of Unified Theater at Hall HS for both Conard & Hall students, will offer even more inclusive and creative performances! (Visit www.unifiedtheater.org/join for full show listings.)
Interested in learning more? Visit www.unifiedtheater.org/15years for upcoming event details, or contact Rachel Griffin, Development & Communication Manager, at rachel@unifiedtheater.org or 860-559-3810.