King Connections
November 15, 2020
Important Information
Dear King Families
First, I want to thank the PTO families who have continued to treat the King staff who have been in the building with donuts and coffee. It has been enjoyed by everyone, I assure you!
Just a reminder that today is the first day that we will be implementing the Universal Lunch/Recess hour from 12:00-1:00 pm. You should have received an adjusted schedule from your child's teacher. Here is the link to the S'More letter sent out last week with all of the information.
This week's King Connections includes:
* Roary's PAWSitive News
* Distribution for Kindergarten through Third Grade
* Thanksgiving Meal Assistance
* Grab and Go Food Distribution
* PTO Popcorn Fundraiser
* Book Fair!
* Accessing ebooks Through Clever
* Important ESL Writing Assessment Information
* November's Character Education Theme: Gratitude
Best,
Allison
Please be sure to utilize the district tech website if you are having any tech issues.
Please note: The district has created this "Return to Learn" page that includes timely planning updates and resources for families.
Roary's PAWSitive News!
KINDERGARTEN, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grade DISTRIBUTION- Friday, NOVEMBER 20TH
On Friday, November 20th, we will be distributing additional important learning materials to Kindergarten through 3rd grade. These learning bags will have some essential instructional materials that teachers will ask students to access during lessons, such as specific content graphic organizers, manipulatives, books, journals, etc., so we ask that you do your best to come by at one of the 2 windows of time to pick up the individualized bags.
Additionally, if you wish to return any library books, we will be able to collect those as well.
We will be distributing items at the rear of the building at Door 18 near the playground.
We will offer two windows of time in order to accommodate your busy schedules to the best of our ability.
- 8:00am-9:00am AND 5:00pm- 6:00pm
PTO- Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! It’s POPCORN time! Starting November 13th you’ll have a chance to setup your own online pop-up shop and solicit friends, family, and co-workers. For more information, visit popcorn.kingpto.com
King School Virtual Book Fair
ParentTeacherOrganization Join our WebSite
Do you want to be able to connect with other parents in your child's classroom? Are you interested in volunteering at a PTO event? Do you want to buy tickets or register for PTO Events? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then visit http://www.kingpto.com today and join the school directory!
Any questions emails ptokingelementary@gmail.com
A Message from Ms. Sullivan about ebooks
Dear Families,
For the past two weeks, I have been showing King students how to access eBooks through my teacher Clever page. These resources are important additions to eBooks being offered to them through their classroom teachers. It is my goal that all King students have many reading choices, even though they are not currently using our King library collection.
**The most important step that parents and guardians can take is to make sure their children have a Framingham Public Library card. This can be done through the online application at: https://library.minlib.net/selfreg. Parent or guardian email may be used for the registration. Once you receive the FPL card number, please print or write it down for your student to register for Hoopla (slide #4). I will assist any students who have not completed eBook signup during Library class.**
Students who already have an FPL card may use it to set up their Hoopla access, or have the card available in their work space if they will need help setting up eBook access during Library class.
Thank you for your help in setting up additional eBook access for your child.
Please email me at: msullivan48@framingham.k12.ma.us if you have any questions.
Maggie
Estimadas familias:
Durante las últimas dos semanas, les he estado enseñando a los estudiantes de King cómo acceder a los libros electrónicos a través de la página de mi maestro Clever. Estos recursos son suplementos importantes a los libros electrónicos que se les ofrecen a través de sus maestros de clase. Mi objetivo es que todos los estudiantes de King tengan varias opciones de lectura, aunque no estén usando actualmente nuestra colección de libros de la biblioteca King.
**El paso más importante que los padres y tutores pueden dar es asegurarse de que sus hijos tengan una tarjeta de la biblioteca pública de Framingham. Esto se puede hacer a través de la solicitud en línea en: https://library.minlib.net/selfreg. Para registrarse pueden utilizar el correo electrónico de los padres o tutores. Una vez que reciba el número de tarjeta de FPL, por favor imprima o escriba el número para que su estudiante se registre en Hoopla (diapositiva #4). Yo ayudaré a cualquier estudiante que no haya completado el registro de libros electrónicos durante la clase de la biblioteca.**
Los estudiantes que ya tienen una tarjeta FPL pueden usarla para configurar su acceso a Hoopla, o tener la tarjeta disponible en su espacio de trabajo si necesitan ayuda para configurar el acceso a los libros electrónicos durante la clase de la biblioteca.
Gracias por su ayuda en la creación de un acceso adicional a los libros electrónicos para su hijo.
Por favor, envíeme un correo electrónico a: msullivan48@framingham.k12.ma.us, si tiene alguna pregunta.
Maggie
Queridas Famílias,
Ao longo das duas últimas semanas, eu tenho mostrado aos alunos da King como acessar os eBooks (livros eletrônicos) por meio da minha página de professor no website Clever. Estes recursos são complementos importantes aos eBooks oferecidos a eles por seus professores. O meu objetivo é que todos os alunos da King tenham muitas opções de leitura, mesmo que elas não estejam nossa coleção de livros da biblioteca da King.
**O mais importante é que pais e responsáveis certifiquem-se que seus filhos tenham um cartão da biblioteca pública de Framingham. Isto pode ser feito por meio do formulário online no site: https://library.minlib.net/selfreg. O e-mail dos pais ou responsáveis pode ser utilizado para o cadastro. Quando você receber o número do seu cartão da biblioteca pública de Framingham, imprima ou anote para que seu filho possa se cadastrar para o Hoopla (slide #4). Eu ajudarei qualquer aluno que não tiver completado o cadastro do eBook durante a aula de biblioteca.**
Os alunos que já tiverem o cartão da biblioteca podem usá-lo para configurar seu acesso ao Hoopla. Caso o aluno já possua o cartão, mas precise de ajuda para configurar o acesso ao eBook durante a aula de biblioteca, ele só precisará trazer o cartão e eu o ajudarei a configurar.
Obrigado por sua ajuda para configurar o acesso ao eBook para seu filho.
Caso tenha qualquer dúvida, envie um e-mail para mim no endereço: msullivan48@framingham.k12.ma.us .
Maggie
November's Character Education Theme of the Month is Gratitude
Definition: Feeling of appreciation or being thankful
“I” Statement: I reflect on the people, places, and things that I appreciate.
Conversation Starters:
1.Why is it important to stop and reflect on what we are thankful for?
2. Who are the people in your life that you are thankful for? Why?
3. What are some different ways to express gratitude?
4.When someone tells you “thank you” or shows gratitude, how does it make you feel?
Read-Alouds about Gratitude:
- Gracias/ Thanks: Rosi Amador (Spanish/English)
- Thankful: Eileen Spinelli
- My Gratitude Jar: Written and Narrated by Kristin Wiens
- The Most Thankful Thing: Lisa McCourt
- The Very Fairy Princess: Attitude of Gratitude : Julie Andrews & Emma Walton Hamilton
- Thank You Letters: Jane Cabrera
- Thank You Omu: Oge Mora
Some Other Titles:
Thanks A Million: Nikki GrimesUncle Willy & The Soup Kitchen: Dyanne Disalvo-Ryan
Beatrice's Goat: Page McBrier
Dates to Remember
November
- 13th- Popcorn Fundraiser Begins!
- 16th-27th- Follett Virtual Book Fair!
- 25th - Half Day: Dismissal at 12:20pm
- 26th- 27th - No School: Thanksgiving Recess
King School Hours
School Hours 9:05am - 3:20pm
Early Release Days
- Students are dismissed at 12:55pm.
- Lunch IS served.
- Early Release Thursdays: 9/18/20, 12/3/20, 12/10/20, 12/17/20, 1/7/21, 1/14/21, 3/11/21, 4/29/21, 5/6/21, 5/13/21, 5/20/21, 5/27/21
- Students are dismissed at 12:20pm.
- Lunch IS NOT served.
- Half Days: 11/25 and the last day of school.
Transportation
The online transportation request form for the 2020 - 2021 school year is now open.
If you need illustrated instructions on how to complete your Transportation Request in English, please visit THIS LINK. Here are the Portuguese and Spanish versions as well.
King Elementary School
Principal
Gail Chancey
Interim Vice Principal
Email: abenabda@framingham.k12.ma.us
Website: https://www.framingham.k12.ma.us/king
Location: 454 Water Street Framingham, MA 01701
Phone: 508-782- 7201
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kingelementaryfps
Twitter: @KingSchoolFPS