Dr. Koop's Newsletter
April 19, 2024
Dear KRS families,
International Week is next week! KRS teacher Miss Bihuniak is the coordinator of this special week. International Week is a week when we will celebrate the diversity of cultures and nationalities making up the KRS community. It is a wonderful opportunity for families to display and share their culture with the school community in a celebration of internationalism and intercultural awareness. We are looking forward to April 26, 2024, when volunteer KRS families will present to students about a variety of countries.
Green Week is next week too! The Green activities for the week are included in this newsletter.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 is a very special night! The Meet the Masters Art Show will take place in the multi-purpose room beginning at 6:00 PM. The Reading Night is from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM and will take place in rooms throughout the school. When you arrive, please make sure to visit the check-in table in the school lobby before beginning the special evening. We are encouraging everyone to wear school appropriate pajamas!
Have a fantastic weekend!
Sincerely,
Dr. Kathy Koop
PTO PAW Print
Please see this link for the latest edition of the PTO PAW Print.
Meet the Masters Art Show and Reading Night - April 24, 2024
Everyone is invited...to attend the Kings Road School Meet the Masters Art Show and Reading Night.
6:00 PM - The Meet the Masters Art Show in the KRS Multi-Purpose Room ( Available all night for viewing.) - KRS student artists' Meet the Masters art pieces will be featured.
Congratulations to our fabulous student artists! Thank you to the Meet the Masters parent leader Mrs. Joy Suprano and the many other parent volunteers for making the Meet the Masters program possible for our students.
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM - Reading Night Sessions - Students may wear their school appropriate pajamas.
Featured readers will include:
KRS Teachers
Madison Public Schools Superintendent Danielle Shanley
Madison Mayor Robert Conley
Madison Councilwoman Rachel Ehrlich
The Madison Police Department
Save the Date Fifth Grade Families! - June 14, 2024 9:30 AM
The KRS Class of 2024 Fifth Grade Celebration Ceremony will take place on June 14, 2024 at 9:30 AM on the black-top behind the school. The ceremony will focus on celebrating every KRS fifth grader as special, contributing, individuals. The ceremony will last approximately 1 hour and the fifth graders are expected to remain at school for the duration of the school day. We are looking forward to celebrating our 2024 Fifth Grade Class!
Take Your Child To Work Day - April 25, 2024
If you are planning on taking your child to work on Thursday, April 25, 2024, please complete the form and that was emailed to you from Mrs. Guzewicz.
Star and CBM Third Window Administration
The students will be completing the Star and CBM assessments at some point during the month of April. Families will receive the results in the month of May.
π Important Dates
April 22, 2024 - KRS Green Week
April 24, 2024 - Art Show/Reading Night - Art Show 6:00 PM Reading Night - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
April 25, 2024 - Take Your Child To Work Day
April 26, 2024 - International Day
April 27, 2024 - Madison Arbor Day and Clean-Up Day
May 14, 2024 - Band, Chorus, and Orchestra, Spring Concert - Madison Junior School 6:00 PM
June 14, 2024 - Fifth Grade Celebration Ceremony 9:30 AM KRS Black-Top
April is Autism Acceptance Month
April is Autism Acceptance Month.
We want to let you all in on what we have found in the Autism community, so that you can help us spread the word!
One thing that we have found is that we should really be calling April Autism Acceptance Month. It is time to move forward from being βawareβ of autistic individuals and move towards accepting them. We will now be celebrating Autism ACCEPTANCE Month in April along with the autism community! We hope you will join us.
Last Day to Nominate! - Seeking Nominations for KRS Teacher of the Year and KRS Educational Services Professional of the Year
We are accepting nominations for the next KRS Teacher of the Year and KRS Educational Services Professional of the Year.
The positions listed below are considered Educational Services Professionals by the New Jersey Department of Education:
Anti-Bullying Specialist
Athletic Trainer
Mathematics Specialist / Mathematics Coach
Basic Skills Teacher
Paraprofessional - Teacher Assistants (Instructional only)
Behavior Specialist
Reading Specialist / Reading Coach
Cooperative Education Coordinator / Hazardous Occupations
School Nurse
School Occupational Therapist
Director of School Counseling Services / Child Study Team
School Physical Therapist
School Social Worker
Educational Interpreter (Cued Speech, Transliteration, Oral Interpreting, Sign Language Interpreting)
Speech-Language Specialist
Student Assistant Coordinator
Technology Coach
Guidance / School Counselor
Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant
Library Media Specialist
Please consider submitting nominations to honor our wonderful KRS professionals. The deadline to submit nominations for both recognitions is no later than Friday, April 19, 2024.
Please complete this Google Form to submit your nominations for both categories. Please submit at maximum only one nomination for Teacher of the Year and one nomination for Educational Support Professional of the Year categories (a maximum of 2 nominations per person). Both entries can be submitted on the same Google Form. When submitting a nomination, please elaborate with a detailed rationale as to why this individual should be selected.
Both recognitions of the year will be formally announced on Thursday, May 9, 2024. We look forward to reading your nominations and celebrating the hard work and dedication of our KRS elementary educators.
News from School Counselor Mr. Levine
During the months of February and March, the Kings Road School 5th grade student council decorated tissue boxes for local residents in nursing homes and rehabilitation centers. The boxes were decorated with colorful pictures, riddles, knock knock jokes, and trivia. The picture below is of Grace Ann Kelley, Activities Director from Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center, receiving a bunch of the donated tissue boxes.
KRS Green Week Activities
Kings Road School
2024 Green Week
Monday, April 22
Green Week Morning Announcement - Third Graders
4th Grade Earth Day Promises Bulletin Board - Each class will visit the fourth grade bulletin board.
Circulate Earth Day books from class to class throughout the week. - Thank you Mr. Locke for the books!
Tuesday, April 23
Green Week Morning Announcement - Third Graders
Green Trivia During All Lunches
Wednesday, April 24
Green Week Morning Announcement - Third Graders
Lights Out Wednesday - Conserve Energy - Keep your lights off as much as possible.
Green Trivia During All Lunches
Thursday, April 25
Green Week Morning Announcement - Third Graders
Trashless Thursday - For Students that bring lunch and snack to school: Try to use reusable containers.
Green Trivia During All Lunches
Friday, April 26
Green Week Morning Announcement - Third Graders
Green Posters by KRS Student Council Members
Green Trivia During All Lunches
Saturday, April 27, 2024 - Madison Clean-Up Day
MEF Pickleball Tournament
Registration is OPEN for the 2024 MEF Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Register individually or with a partner for a fast-paced, fundraising day of round-robin style play.
- Adults 18 and up
- Prize baskets and medals sponsored by The Spelker Real Estate Team
- Lunch offering for purchase from Harvest Bistro
- Registration cost is $65
NEW THIS YEAR is the MEF Youth Pickle & Play on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Register your kids for a fun morning of pickleball games and tournament play. Activities will be tailored by experience and age (elementary, middle, and high school). Beginners welcome!
- Ages 18 and under
- Warm up led by CrossFit 377
- Prizes and refreshments
- Registration cost is $30
Madison Elementary Calendar
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
2023-2024
Trimester 1 (61)
September 5, 2023 First Trimester Begins
December 6, 2023 First Trimester Ends
December 12, 2023 Report Cards Posted for Review
December 15, 2023 Report Cards Available in Genesis
Trimester 2 (61)
December 7, 2023 Second Trimester Begins
March 14, 2024 Second Trimester Ends
March 19, 2024 Report Cards Posted for Review
March 22, 2024 Report Cards Available in Genesis
Trimester 3 (61)
March 15, 2024 Third Trimester Begins
June 20, 2024 Third Trimester Ends
June 13, 2024 Report Cards Posted for Review
June 20, 2024 Report Cards Available in Genesis
Conferences:
November 6 (Evening), 7, and 8 2023
April 15 (Evening) 16, and 17, 2024