Dear KRS families,
We are certainly experiencing a COLD February. Rest assured, we will try to go outside as often as possible when the temperatures are a bit warmer.
The next KRS Parent Book Club meeting will take place via Zoom on April 9, 2025 at 7 PM. Please join us as we discuss The Anxious Generation by, Jonathan Haidt.
Valentine's Day was so much fun for the KRS students.Thank you to the parent volunteers for making the day so special! I greatly appreciate your dedication and contributions!.
Have a great weekend!
Sincerely,
Dr. Kathy Koop
Important Dates
March 13, 2024 - KRS Reading Night 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
March 31, 2025 - Eid - Schools Closed for Students - Staff Only - In-Service Day
April 2, 2025 - KRS STEAM Fair 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM KRS Multi-Purpose Room
April 7-9, 2025 - Parent/Teacher Conferences K-8 Only
April 14 - 18, 2025 - Spring Recess - Schools Closed
June 6, 2024 9:30 AM- Fifth Grade Celebration Ceremony (KRS Back Black-Top)
Fifth Grade Celebration Ceremony Rain Date June 9, 2025 9:30 AM (KRS Back Black-Top)
Kindergarten Registration
Registration for kindergarten and first grade is open. Click on the link for registration information: https://www.madisonpublicschools.org/o/mps/page/residency-and-registration
Madison Public Library
The Madison Public Library is an excellent organization within the Madison community with resources for children and adults. Please see this link https://www.madisonnjlibrary.org/just-for-kids/ for the Madison Public Library Page for Kids.
Staff Highlight of the Week - Miss Alyssa Fine
What is your role at Kings Road School?
I am a third-grade teacher!
What are your qualifications to serve in your role?
This is my 10th year at KRS. I subbed in the district before I was hired as a teacher full time. I have a Masters degree in Elementary Education from Quinnipiac University (go bobcats!). I also worked as a sleepaway camp director for 6 summers, which is a lot like being at school with less math and more bears.
What do you like about Kings Road School?
I love my coworkers, who are so hardworking and love the community we work in. We have so much fun together throughout the year. It also goes without saying that I love the kids, it is a special experience to spend an entire year watching kids grow. I always say- I’m never bored at work!
What is your favorite book?
My favorite book is The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster. I read it aloud to my class every year, and love the lesson it teaches about the importance of lifelong learning.
What do you like to do when you are not at Kings Road School?
In my free time I enjoy reading, baking, and traveling. It is one of my goals to see all 50 states (so far I have been to 26), and I collect Starbucks mugs from every place I’ve been. I also enjoy making silly videos with my coworkers, and spending time with my friends and family!
KRS Parent Book Club
The third meeting of the KRS Parent Book Club will be held via Zoom on April 9, 2025 from 7-8 PM. Everyone is invited to attend. To participate, all you need is a copy of the Anxious Generation by, Jonathan Haidt. Our third meeting will focus on pages 113 - 218 to include the following topics:
Part 3 The Great Rewiring: The Rise of the Phone-Based Childhood
Chapter 5 The Four Foundational Harms: Social Deprivation, Sleep Deprivation, Attention Fragmentation, and Addiction
Chapter 6 Why Social Media Harms Girls More Than Boys
Chapter 7 What is Happening to Boys?
Chapter 8 Spiritual Elevation and Degradation
Participants will be eligible to participate in an Amazon Gift Card drawing.
News from STEAM Teacher Mrs. Conner - Monthly School KRS Newspaper
KRS is starting a monthly school newspaper! All students, K-5, had the opportunity to submit an interesting, inspirational, or informative story to share with their school community. Be sure to look out for February’s edition, hot off the press, on the 28th!
News from the Art Room
Kindergarten: We are focusing on art projects paired with books! Students are learning about different art materials. We are currently working on a project inspired by the book Hooray For Fish. Students are drawing a fish with oil pastels, and then painting the entire page with watercolors. The students have all impressed me with their drawing skills! They are learning how to balance the amount of water needed to spread their watercolors smoothly!
First Grade: We are incorporating the element of art SHAPE into our projects. Students are creating collages using organic shapes based on the artwork of Henri Matisse.
Second Grade: Students are hard at work creating their own under-the-sea self-portraits! We are taking an imaginary trip to Australia! Students are using drawing, painting, printing, and collage techniques to create original artwork.
Third Grade: We are taking an imaginary trip to Tanzania! Students are working on a self-portrait placing themselves on Safari! The students have exceeded expectations with these projects- keep an eye out for when they come home!
Fourth Grade: Students are finishing their collages inspired by the painted houses of Burkina Faso. They used printmaking techniques to create a special paper to use in their collage.
Fifth Grade: Students have been learning about Street Art. We looked at art by Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, and Lady Pink. Students are creating their name in graffiti style and incorporating it into a larger piece of art.
Greetings from Spanish Class! - Mrs. Dearborn
Greetings from Spanish Class!
We are having a great time learning and exploring the Spanish language. This week, we have been working on body parts, and students are actively engaging in fun activities such as Simon dice (Simon Says), assembling a paper doll and completing a worksheet to reinforce their learning.
Additionally, students have been learning about celebrations during the summer in South AmericaI. They discovered that carnivals are popular in many countries , and their favorites were the Carnival in Brazil and Inti Raymi in Peru.
Thank you for your continued support! I am excited to see my students grow in their spanish learning!
