KPMS Newsletter
King Philip Middle School
May 23, 2021
WEEK OF MAY 24th
Please note the "day" changes above due to the MCAS.
Click here for bell schedules for In-Person Learning and for the Remote Learning Academy.
Click here for the daily rotation calendar.
Spring 2021 MCAS Testing Dates for KPMS
Grade 7 (In-Person Students ONLY)
Wednesday, June 2 - English Language Arts
Monday, June 7 - Mathematics
Grade 8 (In-Person Students ONLY)
Wednesday, May 26 - English Language Arts - this week!
Friday, June 4 - Mathematics
Tuesday, June 8 - Science
Grades 7 & 8 (Remote Learning Academy Students ONLY)
Thursday, June 3 - English Language Arts, RLA Grades 7 & 8
Wednesday, June 9 - Mathematics, RLA Grades 7 & 8
Thursday, June 10 - Science, RLA Grade 8
Note: RLA students will take the MCAS remotely.
Grade 8 -- Please Charge your Chromebook for MCAS this week!
Course Selection for Current 7th Graders - Wednesday, May 26 - Wednesday, June 2
Course selection for 2021-2022 for our current 7th graders will begin on Wednesday of this week. This year, we plan to complete the selection on Infinite Campus.
Each 7th grader will choose
(1) which world language they will study in 8th grade (Spanish or French); and
(2) whether they will participate in performance music (Band or Chorus).
When students go into Infinite Campus for their course options, they will also see their teacher recommendation for math for next year.
CLICK HERE to see the directions for course selection for current 7th graders on Infinite Campus. The window for selecting courses will open on Wednesday, May 26 and close at the end of the day on Wednesday, June 2.
If you have any questions about course selection, please contact Mrs. Spinelli, KPMS Guidance Counselor for the Class of 2026 at spinellij@kingphilip.org.
Open Book 2021 Reminder!
We plan to have our in-school celebration on Friday, June 11.
Scholastic Book Fair - 5/28 through 6/9
We will be holding an in-person Scholastic Book Fair during school from Friday, May 28 - Wednesday, June 9, from 7:45 AM - 1:45 PM. Students will be visiting the book fair with their English Language Arts class.
Please visit our book fair homepage: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/kingphilipMS. On the homepage, parents/guardians can set-up eWallet funds so that students can have an cashless way to shop the fair. Families can also support our school by shopping the Scholastic Store Online from May 23 - June 5. All orders from the virtual site ship direct to home and book-only orders over $25 ship free. Every purchase benefits our school!
8th Grade - End of Year Celebration Day
Each 8th grade team will be holding a end-of-year celebration day for 8th grade students on Wednesday, June 16 (rain date: Tuesday, June 15). The teams are planning a fun day for students to celebrate the accomplishment of completing middle school. Please be aware that this event is for students only.
COVID-19 Reminder
Below is the full list of symptoms for which caregivers should monitor their children:
❏ Fever (100.0° Fahrenheit or higher), chills, or shaking chills
❏ Cough (not due to other known cause, such as chronic cough)
❏ Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
❏ New loss of taste or smell
❏ Sore throat
❏ Headache when in combination with other symptoms
❏ Muscle aches or body aches
❏ Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
❏ Fatigue, when in combination with other symptoms
❏ Nasal congestion or runny nose (not due to other known
causes, such as allergies) when in combination with other symptoms.
If your child is experiencing symptoms, has tested positive for COVID-19, has a household member who is COVID positive, or has been informed that they are a close contact to someone who is positive, please reach out to to the school nurse at msnurse@kingphilip.org or 508-541-3457 for guidance. Thank you.
Community News
Neighbors Helping Neighbors - Norfolk Raffle
NCTV and the Norfolk Lions have teamed up to host a series of online raffles of goods and services donated by local Norfolk businesses! The proceeds of this raffle will go directly to Norfolk residents in need who have been hit hard by COVID-19 or faced other hardships.
Each week, one raffle basket will be featured and tickets can be purchased between Sunday morning and the following Saturday at 3pm. The winner will be drawn and announced on the following Sunday morning!
For more information about the raffle, please go to the following website:
UPDATES FROM FOOD SERVICES
Lunch for this Week
Monday - Cheeseburger, Baked Beans, Baby Carrots, Peaches, Chocolate Milk
Tuesday - Fajita Chicken Wrap w/Rice, Red & Green Peppers, Onion, Black Beans & Rice, Pears, & Chocolate Milk
Wednesday - Ham & Cheese, Melt, Hash Brown, Orange, Craisins, & Chocolate Milk
Thursday - Buffalo Chicken Tender, French Fries, Green Beans, Apple Orange Juice, & Chocolate Milk
Friday - Cheese Pizza Round, Garden Salad w/Italian Dressing, Applies w/Cinnamon, & Chocolate Milk
Please remember that all meals are free for the remainder of the school year.
IMPORTANT SCHOOL DATES
- Wednesday, May 26 - MCAS Grade 8 ELA (In-Person Students)
- Friday, May 28 - Wednesday, June 9 - Scholastic Book Fair (7:45 AM - 1:45 PM)
- Monday, May 31 - NO SCHOOL, Memorial Day
- Wednesday, June 2 - MCAS Grade 7 ELA (In-Person Students)
- Thursday, June 3 - MCAS Grades 7 & 8 ELA (RLA Students)
- Friday, June 4 - MCAS Grade 8 Math (In-Person Students)
- Monday, June 7 - MCAS Grade 7 Math (In-Person Students)
- Tuesday, June 8 - MCAS Grade 8 Science (In-Person Students)
- Wednesday, June 9 - MCAS Grades 7 & 8 Math (RLA Students)
- Thursday, June 10 - MCAS Grade 8 Science (RLA Students)
- Friday, June 11 - Open Book 2021 Presentation
- Wednesday, June 16 - 8th Grade Celebration Day
- Thursday, June 17 - Last day of school; 9:30 AM Dismissal
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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