Killam Principal's Corner

Good Afternoon Killam Families,

Thank you for volunteering at the Book Fair this week! It was such a fun week for our students and hopefully many new amazing books are now filling your homes! A HUGE kudos to Nicole Callagy and Annie McLeod for running this fall fair!

Last call to sign up for Trunk or Treat! See links below! Please park AT KILLAM in any of the lots or along Charles St and use the pedestrian walkway behind the trailers to connect to St. A's! We look forward to seeing you!

RMHS Drama Club will be performing a few scenes for all our students on Tuesday! Be sure to ask your child how it was!

Please see notes below for next week's Fall Parade! This is always a simple, fun event for everyone!

Let's have a great week,

Lindsey Fulton, Principal

Raising and supporting children with different strengths, needs, and ways of experiencing the world can bring both rewarding moments and unique challenges. You don’t have to navigate it alone! Join us as we kick off this year’s Rooted in the Village series with a relaxed evening gathering for parents and caregivers. This supportive space is an opportunity to connect with other families, share experiences, and learn practical tips and strategies for supporting neurodivergent children and children with unique learning, behavioral, or emotional needs. Come with questions, experiences to share, or simply a desire to listen and connect. See the flier for more information. Register here!

Tuesday, October 20th- RMHS Drama Club Performance during school day

Wednesday, October 21st- FY28 Budget Presentation @JE; RSVP required

Sunday, October 25th- Trunk or Treat

Next Week:

Monday, October 26th- November Conference Sign Ups will be shared

Wednesday, October 28th- 5th Grade Museum of Science Field Trip

Thursday, October 29th- 3rd Grade Parker House Field Trip

Friday, October 30th- Fall Parade 9:15 am

Looking Ahead:

Thursday, November 5th- Picture Retake Day (pictures have not arrived yet)

Wednesday, November 18th- Friday, November 20th- Fall Family Conferences

For the past nine years, Killam has had a Math Team that participated in Mathematical Olympiads for Elementary and Middle Schools (MOEMS). We are going to run the Math Team again this year for fourth and fifth graders. Here are some notes:

1. We will have Math Team immediately before school on Thursdays from 7:30-8:15 in the library.

2. When there is not a contest, we will work through a set of challenging math problems with the students. We will start by having the students work individually, then they will work in small groups, and finally we will talk about the problems in a large group. Each session will go through about 5 problems.

3. Each month there will be a contest. The contests will consist of the students working independently on 5 questions over 30 minutes. We will go through the answers at the end of the session.

4. The Math Team this year will be led by former Killam Mathletes and current RMHS students Sofia Wolfe and Owen Healy as well as adult leader Brian Healy (who has led the team each of the last nine years).

The first meeting will be November 5, and we will have meetings Thursday mornings each week when there is school until March.

If you are interested, please email Brian Healy (bchealy@partners.org).

Have a great day!

Thanks,

Brian

See below to sign up for upcoming PTO events! These links are also all available on our website here.

A Little Help Can Make a Big Difference This Holiday Season!

The Reading Adopt-A-Family Program is here to support families who may need extra assistance during the holidays. This wonderful community initiative provides Thanksgiving food baskets, Holiday/Christmas food baskets, and gifts for children ages 18 and younger.

The program is coordinated by the Reading Rotary Club and Reading Cares, with support from Reading Elder/Human Services, Reading DPW, and other community partners.

IMPORTANT DEADLINES – APPLY SOON!

October 31, 2026 – Thanksgiving Basket Applications

November 12, 2026 – Holiday/Christmas Assistance Applications

Who Can Apply?

Families who live in Reading or have children enrolled in Reading Public Schools may qualify if they meet the program's eligibility requirements, including proof of need and residency and having at least one child age 18 or younger.

All applications are handled confidentially. Families are assigned identification numbers to protect their privacy and dignity.

Want to Help a Family?

Individuals, families, businesses, community groups, and school organizations can participate by donating food baskets, purchasing gifts from children's wish lists, or making monetary contributions.

Would You Like to Donate Money Instead?

If you would love to support the Reading Adopt-A-Family Program but don't have time to shop for food or gifts this year, monetary donations are also welcome! ❤️

How to Donate:

Please make your check payable to Reading Rotary and mail it to:

Adopt-A-Family Program (AAF)
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867

Your generosity helps support local families during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Every contribution, big or small, can make a meaningful difference!

Questions? Contact ReadingAAF@gmail.com or call 781-942-6678.

Applications:

AAF_Recipient_Forms (1).zip​

Applications are also available through Reading Town Hall and the Reading Food Pantry.

Need help completing the application or understanding the process?

Contact Taiana Pereira, Family Engagement Liaison, at taiana.pereira@reading.k12.ma.us. I am happy to help families navigate the application process .

No family should feel embarrassed about asking for help. Our community is stronger when we support one another! ❤️

We're heading to Boston Bowl in Dorchester, MA, for a fun-filled day of bowling, food, and family time!

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2027
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Boston Bowl
820 Morrissey Boulevard, Dorchester, MA 02122

The first 100 families to RSVP will attend for FREE!

RSVP Here

Your free admission includes: Pizza, beverages, an arcade game card

Come spend time with our Reading METCO community, connect with other families, and enjoy a fun day together!

Space is limited, so RSVP early to secure your spot! We can't wait to see you there!

Warmly,
Reading METCO Team

To learn more about Reading SEPAC, please visit our website: Reading SEPAC Website

Should you wish to receive our monthly newsletter, please send an email to SEPACReading@gmail.com

Please note that Reading SEPAC IS OPEN TO ALL parents/caregivers and not only families who have a child with special needs as we offer various opportunities to connect with other families and provide learning experiences.

⭐ SEPAC Adult Patio Social

Nov 14 (Sat) 4-7pm, Kiely Family Backyard; RSVP requested but not required

Join us for an adult patio social and craft night at the Kiely family's backyard. BYOB. Email sepacreading@gmail.com for the address and to RSVP. Reservations are requested for food planning purposes but are not required. Hope to see you there.

⭐ SEPAC Volunteers Wanted

Open call for SEPAC Board Candidates and SEPAC School Liaisons

🥍READING YOUTH LACROSSE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN UNTIL OCT 31st!

📅Registration for the Spring 2026 Reading Youth Lacrosse season (Grades Pre-K thru 8) is now open! We welcome players of all skill levels, and no prior experience is required.

The 2026 season will begin in late March and run through mid-June. Each week will include 1–2 practices, followed by a game on Sunday. Visit www.ReadingLacrosse.org for more info.

🚀Registration for Spring Select Team evaluations is also open. If you are interested in trying out for Select (Grades 3–8), you must register for both Classic AND Select. Evaluations for Select will take place in November this year, with dates to be announced soon.

⏰ Registration ends October 31st!

🔗 Sign up here: https://readinglax.demosphere-secure.com/_registration/