KPMS Newsletter
King Philip Middle School
November 12, 2021
Next Week at a Glance
Announcements & Reminders
American Mathematics Contest (AMC) 8: Sign-up by Monday, 11/15!
LAST CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS --
KPMS will be hosting the AMC 8 in mid-January. Pre-registration is required. The contest is open to all KPMS students in grade 7 & 8. This will be a paper assessment during school hours in January 2022. If you would like your child to participate, please have your child pre-register by using the Google form (link below) by November 15, 2021.
https://forms.gle/H16mamatpY786Vvb7
Questions? Please contact Mrs. Bois at BoisL@kingphilip.org
Samaritan’s Suicide Prevention Presentation for Parents
Samaritan’s Suicide Prevention Presentation for Parents- Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 6:30 pm (Virtual Presentation)
The Samaritans will provide a presentation for parents focused on suicide prevention, mental health and wellness to supplement the 7th grade presentation for Foundations students that took place during the week of November 8th. In addition to understanding the content shared with the students, parents will learn how to:
recognize warning signs and risk factors
provide support to someone who is struggling
manage stress and develop effective coping skills
identify resources for help
The virtual program will begin at 6:30 pm. Please register to access the presentation: Click here for the Registration Link
An email with the link to the webinar with be sent to you after registration. Any parent/guardian with a student at KPMS may attend.
Resources:
How to Help a Friend Conversation Guide
Reminder: Early Release on Thursday, Nov 18
School will end at 11:00 AM.
Lip Sync Battle - Friday, November 19
The Healthy KP Substance Use Prevention Coalition is excited to announce our upcoming middle school event, Lip Sync Battle! This event will be held on Friday, November 19th from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at KPMS and will be FREE to all middle school students. Please bring your student ID and sign up via the QR code on the flyer below or by using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedJDhLXrsRricXCpI1V4HkSqisNve3yBgYMJr2Z1w4k8EbXg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Students are encouraged to sign up whether they are participating or attending to watch the performances to ensure we have adequate space and snacks for students in advance.
Healthy KP was founded in 2018 with the goal of empowering students from Wrentham, Norfolk, and Plainville to live a healthy, substance-free lifestyle through youth leadership, education, training, policy and support.
Cradles to Crayons Drive: Nov 10 - Dec 3
A Message from 7th Graders, Ashley Ann Cleverdon & Hollis Hunt:
We will be holding a Cradles to Crayons clothing drive at KPMS starting Wednesday, November 10th and ending on Friday, December 3rd. We are looking for new or like-new clothing such as winter hats, gloves, coats, and sweaters! Sizes infant to adult medium are accepted. The donation boxes will be located in the front lobby. Please drop-off items during school hours.
Yearbooks are on Sale!
Step #1: Go to jostensyearbooks.com,
Step #2: Click on the order now button located in the lower right-hand corner
Step #3: Enter our school name (King Philip Middle School) where prompted
Step #4: Select your yearbook package from the available options
Save $10 off the regular price of $50 if you buy your yearbook by 11/30.
If you have any questions about KPMS yearbook sales, please reach out to Mr. Cannon, Yearbook Advisor, at cannonr@kingphilip.org.
Health and Wellness
Regional COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for Norfolk, Plainville, Wrentham and King Philip Schools
We are pleased to offer a local, regional clinic in partnership with the state and Cataldo ProEMS. This clinic is for students, ages 5 and up, their families and the staff from any of the four districts.
Monday, November 22, 2021
3:00-7:00 pm
King Philip Regional High School Gym
Pre-registration is required. Link includes registration and consent
Pre-registration Link for Nov. 22nd clinic
Pfizer for ages 5-11 and Pfizer for 12 and up will be available. Second dose will be scheduled at the first dose appointment. Please note that you should come masked to the location and come no more than 15 minutes before your scheduled time. Please note all those vaccinated must remain for 15 minutes following the vaccine for observation.
COVID-19 Reminder
COVID-19 School Testing Program
From Food Services
School Lunch
Main Lunch:
Monday, November 15: Stuffed Crust Pizza, Grilled Hot Dog, Baked Beans, Green Beans, Chicken Caesar Salad or Wrap
Tuesday, November 16: Grilled Cheese: Plain or with Ham, Spicy Chicken Patty, Broccoli, Buffalo Chicken Salad or Wrap
Wednesday, November 17: Baked Rotini, Chicken Patty Sandwich, Garden Salad, Oriental Chicken Salad
Thursday, November 18: No Lunch Served, Early Release at 11:00 AM
Friday, November 19: Sal’s Cheese Pizza, Spicy Chicken Patty, Sweet Potato Fries, Coleslaw, Salad – Chef’s Choice
Please reach out to the KPMS Cafeteria Manager, Elizabeth White at whitee@kingphilip.org or 508-541-3462 if you have any questions.
P-EBT and SNAP Reminders:
Based on federal rules, students attending school in-person are not eligible for Pandemic-EBT (P-EBT), but the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) encourages students and families to keep their P-EBT cards. More information can be found at MAp-EBT.org.
If students received P-EBT, they may be eligible for SNAP. SNAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Families who received P-EBT are encouraged to sign up for SNAP. It is fast and easy to apply, and the monthly SNAP amount is now higher than ever ($658 for a family of three and $835 for a family of four!). Video on SNAP
For other food access information and other wellness information, please visit Family Wellness Resources.
Local Opportunities
Important School Dates
- Tuesday, November 16 - Samaritans Presentation for Parents (Virtual), 6:30 PM
- Thursday, November 18 - Early Release (11:00 AM), Staff Professional Development
- Friday, November 19 - Healthy KP Lip Sync Battle, 7-9 PM, KPMS
- Wednesday, November 24 - Early Release (11:00 AM), Thanksgiving Break
- Thursday-Friday, November 25-26 - No School, Thanksgiving Break
- Wednesday, December 1 - Trimester 1 Ends
- Thursday, December 2 - Trimester 2 Begins
- Wednesday, December 8 - Report Card Grades Available after 5 PM
- Thursday, December 9 - Early Release (11:00 AM), Staff Professional Development
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King Philip Middle School
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Location: 18 King Street, Norfolk, MA, USA
Phone: 508-541-7324