Dr. Koop's Newsletter
January 27, 2023
Dear KRS families,
Sincerely,
Dr. Kathy Koop
Important Dates
February 20, 2023 - President's Day - Schools Closed
February 21, 2023 - In-Service for Staff, Schools Closed for Students
February 28, 2023 - Troy Cummings Author Visit
March 8, 2023 - STEAM Fair
March 20 - 24, 2023 - Spring Recess - Schools Closed
April 3 and 4, 2023 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
April 7, 2023 - Good Friday Schools Closed
May 26, 2023 - In-Service Staff Only
May 29, 2023 - Memorial Day - Schools Closed
May 30, 2023 - In-Service Staff Only
June 14, 2023 - Last Day for Students - Single Session
Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is coming soon and we are super excited to begin planning for such a fun day for your children. Valentine’s Day will be celebrated in all three elementary schools on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. There will be classroom parties and Valentine’s Day cards.
Valentine’s Day Cards - We request that you adhere to the following guidelines:
No candy of any kind may be distributed with the cards.
The cards must be brought to school no later than Friday, February 10, 2023. This will allow for the cards to be distributed before the special day.
If you elect to participate in the Valentine’s Day Card exchange, it is expected that your child gives a card to every classmate.
PTO PAW Print
Star Reports - For Students in Grades 1-5
The students complete the STAR assessments during the school year in literacy and mathematics. The STAR assessments are diagnostic assessments designed to provide educators and parents with important information about the students' progress..
KRS Community Service Project - Coming soon!
News from Media Specialist Ms. Thomas
For 13 years, World Read Aloud Day has called attention to the importance of sharing stories by challenging participants to grab a book, find an audience, and read-aloud! The global effort, created by the non-profit LitWorld and sponsored by Scholastic, is celebrated annually in over 173 countries and is all about bringing people together through the shared connection of reading aloud in all of our communities.
Scholastic authors will be reading live! Check out the schedule and directions for downloading their app so you don’t miss this great opportunity!
Enjoy this weekend’s poem from, Sing a Song of Seasons: A Nature Poem for Each Day of the Year
“Be Like the Bird”
By Victor Hugo
Be like the bird, who
Resting in his flight
On a twig too slight
Feels it bend beneath him,
Yet sings
Knowing he has wings.
When is my child’s library day? When is the next A,B,C,D,E, or F day?
It may be difficult to remember what day your child has library. Hopefully, the information below will be helpful. You don’t have to wait for your child’s library day to return books. I will take returns at any time.
Here is the link to the Letter Day Calendar.
Kindergarten Classes
Lembo D
Manaut B
1st Grade Classes
Kapp B
Koehler D
Yurecko F
2nd Grade Classes
Fine F
Goodbread D
3rd Grade Classes
Raneri F
Sloginski B
4th Grade Classes
Derrico F
Dougherty B
Schaefer D
5th Grade Classes
Nicolette D
Smith B
Sullivan F
Visiting Author/Illustrator Troy Cummings
We have begun the countdown to our visit from author/illustrator, Troy Cummings! He will be here on February 28. Be on the lookout for information from the PTO on how you can order a book for him to sign.
One School, One Book
Reading Specialist, Mrs. Sims is currently busy working with our wonderful PTO
leadership to bring One School/One Book back to Kings Road School. We are so
grateful to the PTO for their generous sponsorship of this school-wide reading program.
More information to follow.
News from School Counselor Mr. Levine
Guidance lessons this week focused on the importance of being an upstander, and how to give and receive a compliment.
Drills
The Madison Special Education Parent Advisory Group (SEPAG)
Madison Music & Arts
Madison Elementary Academic Calendar
MADISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
2022 - 2023 School Year
Trimester 1
August 29, 2022 First Trimester Begins
December 1, 2022 First Trimester Ends
December 9, 2022 Report Cards Available in Genesis
Trimester 2
December 2, 2022 Second Trimester Begins
March 8, 2023 Second Trimester Ends
March 17, 2023 Report Cards Available in Genesis
Trimester 3
March 9, 2023 Third Trimester Begins
June 14, 2023 Third Trimester Ends
June 14, 2023 Report Cards Available in Genesis
Conferences:
November 21 (Evening) and 22, 2022
April 3 (Evening ) and 4, 2023