KPMS Newsletter
King Philip Middle School
April 23, 2023
This Week at a Glance
Announcements & Reminders
For Current 7th Grade Families
We are currently gathering information for next year's school schedule. For 8th grade, each current 7th grader must
(1) choose a world language to study (French or Spanish); and
(2) choose whether or not they will participate in band and/or chorus.
A parent or guardian should fill out the student course request form with their child. Please fill out the form by Friday, May 5.
Math teachers are currently making course level recommendations for next year. After we compile the teacher recommendations for math and student course selections for world language and music, we will send an individual communication home to each family to confirm your student's courses for 8th grade. Please be aware that we will be using the email collected on the student course request Google form to confirm courses. We plan to send out 8th grade course confirmation emails by the end of May.
Additional Information:
The KPMS Program of Studies can be accessed through this link. Please see the Program of Studies for a description of all 8th grade courses.
If you have any questions about 8th grade course choices, please contact the KPMS Guidance Office at 508-541-7324.
The DEADLINE for course requests is Friday, May 5, 2023.
Course request form: https://bit.ly/Gr8_WLanguage_Music
Parent/Guardian Event: Promoting Safe & Healthy Tech Use - Wednesday, April 26
Please consider attending the virtual event below.
Family Meals Matter Dinner & Trivia - Thursday, April 27
Please consider attending Family Meals Matter Dinner & Trivia, presented by Healthy KP and the KPMS administration on Thursday, April 27, from 5:00 - 7:30 PM in the KPMS Cafeteria.
Click on the flyer below to register.
Cradles to Crayons Clothing Drive Update
A huge thank you to all KP students, staff, and community members for all of their help and support with this year's Cradles to Crayons clothing drive. The Student Ambassadors spent hours planning, prepping, counting, sorting, and bagging thousands of items of clothing and we could not be more grateful for your help! We were able to donate 73 bags to Cradles to Crayons and then 16 additional bags were donated to another supporting organization!
Thank you all for your generosity!
Students of the Month
The students listed below have set an excellent example by meeting our school's expectations for the month of March and have been recognized by their team of teachers. Congratulations and keep up the great work!
Congratulations to our 7th Graders
Congratulations ot our 8th Graders
MIT Science Trivia Challenge 2023
Over break, a team of KPMS students participated in the MIT Science Trivia Challenge at the Broad Institute of MIT & Harvard. The KPMS team finished in the top three for the competition. Thank you to the parents and guardians who supported their children and to Dr. Austin for encouraging our students to participate. Congratulations to the team for their achievement!
KPMS Science Trivia Challenge Team Members: Shreyas Bollu, Swathi Sreenath, Suneel Pandit, Jordon Dang, Tanmayee Kolluri. The team members are shown with moderator and MIT professor, Marty Culpepper, in the picture below.
Upcoming Parent/Guardian Event
Local Opportunities
Norfolk Master Plan Visioning Forum – Tuesday, April 25, 7:00 pm
Norfolk Master Plan 2035 is Launching Now!
Join us for the first Norfolk Master Plan Visioning Forum on April 25, 7pm at the Freeman Kennedy School cafeteria. The Norfolk Master Plan 2035 will provide a roadmap for the evolution and growth of the Town for the next 12 years. This Master Plan will represent the vision, values, and goals of Norfolk residents, so your input will be crucial!
Have a neighbor or friend who has great ideas for shaping the future of Norfolk? Invite them to the forum by forwarding this email or the attached flyer. Learn more about the Norfolk Master Plan at our website: mapc.ma/norfolk2035
For Kids' Sake Foundation 5K/10K Race to Crush Cancer!
The For Kids' Sake Foundation 13th Annual Race to Crush Cancer will be on June 25 at 9:30 AM in Plainville. This year's theme is "Back to the '80s!"
For more information about the event and to register, please click on the button below.
From Food Services
KPMS Main Lunch
Monday, April 24 - Cheese or Chicken Quesadilla w/Salsa & Sour Cream, Bacon Cheeseburger, Green Beans, Chicken Caesar Salad or Wrap
Tuesday, April 25 - American Chop Suey, Ham & Cheese Ciabatta Melt, Baked Beans, Garden Salad, Asian Chicken Salad or Wrap
Wednesday, April 26 - Sal’s Cheesy Garlic Sticks w/Marinara Sauce, Honey BBQ Rib Sandwich, Peas & Carrots, Pasta Salad, Teriyaki Chicken Salad or Wrap
Thursday, April 27 - BBQ Pulled Pork Nachos w/Cheese Sauce, Corn, Chicken Parm Sandwich, Parmesan Broccoli, Tomato & Mozzarella w/Olive Oil & Basil, Fiery Chicken Tender Salad or Wrap
Friday, April 28 - School Baked Pizza - Cheese, Bacon, Pepperoni, Veggie, Deluxe; Chicken Patty, Sweet Potato Fries, Salad – Chef’s Choice
Served Daily: Cheeseburgers, Hamburgers, Veggie Burgers, Pizza, Sandwiches, Vegetarian Salad, Vegetarian Wrap, Yogurt Parfait
Served daily with all meals: Fruit, Juice, Vegetables
Important School Dates
- Thursday, April 27 - Family Meals Matter Dinner & Trivia, 5:00-7:30 PM, KPMS Cafeteria
- Tuesday, May 2 - Grade 8 MCAS Math, Session 1
- Wednesday, May 3 - Early Release Day (11:00 AM), Teacher Professional Development
- Thursday, May 4 - Grade 8 MCAS Math, Session 2
- Friday, May 5 - Progress Report Grades Posted by 5 PM
- Tuesday, May 9 - Grade 7 MCAS Math, Session 1
- Wednesday, May 10 - Grade 7 MCAS Math, Session 2
- Thursday, May 11 - Grade 8 MCAS Science, Session 1
- Friday, May 12 - Grade 8 MCAS Science, Session 2
- Monday, May 29 - No School, Memorial Day
- Wednesday, May 31 - Early Release (11:00 AM), Staff Professional Development
- Tuesday, June 6 - Schoolwide MAP Growth Testing in Reading, 7:35-9:30 AM
- Wednesday, June 7 - Schoolwide MAP Growth Testing in Math, 7:35-9:30 AM
- Friday, June 9 - Grade 8 Dance, 7:00 - 9:00 PM, KPMS
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King Philip Middle School
Website: https://www.kingphilip.org/middle-school/
Location: 18 King Street, Norfolk, MA, USA
Phone: 508-541-7324
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