Dr. Koop's Newsletter
November 18, 2022
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Sincerely,
Dr. Kathy Koop
Important Dates
November 21 & 22, 2022 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 12:45 PM Dismissal
November 23, 2022 - Thanksgiving Recess - Single Session 12:45 PM Dismissal
November 24 & 25, 2022 - Thanksgiving Recess - Schools Closed
December 7th and 8th, 2022 - Holiday Boutique
December 20, 2022 - Sing-A-Longs for Students and Parents - Grades K-2 9:30 AM, Grades 3-5 10:20 AM
December 23, 2022 - Winter Recess - Single Session 12:45 PM Dismissal
December 26 - 30, 2022 - Winter Recess - Schools Closed
Reasons I'm Grateful for the KRS Students, Families, Teachers, and Staff This Thanksgiving Season
- You read my newsletters 😉
- KRS students come to school on time and are ready to learn 🙌
- The KRS teachers and staff are knowledgeable and dedicated professionals.
- KRS families attend school events and PTO meetings.
- The PTO leadership wants to make school fun, support the teachers, and engage families.
- KRS families are responsive to your teacher's classroom needs 📚
- KRS families are so quick to volunteer 🙋🏻♂️
- The KRS families, teachers, and staff work together to support the children. 🙌
- We are an inclusive learning community. 😍
Happy Thanksgiving!
Student Council Community Service Project
Parent/Teacher Conferences
KRS Parent/Teacher conferences will be held the evening of November 21st and the afternoon of November 22nd. Please see below for parent tips for parent/teacher conferences:
1. Prepare questions in advance of the conference.
2. Share any relevant information that may support your child's progress in school.
2. Ask about what you may do at home to support your child's progress. For example, resources and information that may be helpful.
3. Ask your child if there is anything your child would like you to mention or ask at the conference.
Please see the articles below for additional tips:
In Family Education - Article
In Scholastic - Article
Arrival and Dismissal Reminders
- Please never allow your child to leave your car on the traffic side, only the sidewalk side.
- Please do not park your car in the drop-off line. If you need assistance, someone will be there to help you.
- Supervision begins at 8:20 AM.
Dismissal:
- Please do not allow your children to run in the woods bordering the school property. (Near Livesey Park) This may be unsafe for the children.
- Please never allow your child to enter your car on the traffic side, only the sidewalk side. This can be extremely dangerous for your child.
- Please do not park your car in the pick--up line. If you need assistance, someone will be there to help you.
Thank you in advance for following these VERY important rules!
Faces of KRS Veterans
Message from the Madison Education Foundation
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