Dr. Koop's Newsletter
May 30, 2025
Dear KRS families,
What a great way to wrap up May and welcome the month of June! Huge thanks to our incredible PTO volunteers for organizing such a wonderful KRS Carnival—it was a fantastic experience for our students and their families. We are also so grateful to Principal Mr. Perrone for generously allowing us to hold the event at Madison Junior School.
Wishing everyone a fantastic weekend!
—Dr. Kathy Koop
Important Dates
June 3, 2025 - Field Day AM - Grades 3-5, PM - Grades K-2
June 6, 2024 9:30 AM- Fifth Grade Celebration Ceremony (KRS Back Black-Top)
June 13, 2025 - Last Day of School 12:45 PM Dismissal
June 13, 2025 - 12:45 PM Fifth Grade Clap-Out
Fifth Grade Celebration Ceremony Rain Date June 9, 2025 9:30 AM (KRS Back Black-Top)
IMPORTANT TIPS FOR FIELD DAY - June 3, 2025
🧢 Before Field Day
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Dress for Active Play:
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Send your child in comfortable, weather-appropriate clothes.
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Sneakers are a must — no sandals or flip-flops.
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Light-colored, breathable fabrics work best.
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Apply Sunscreen:
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Apply sunscreen at home in the morning.
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Water Bottle:
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Send a reusable, labeled water bottle.
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Hydration is key for staying safe and energized.
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Pack a Hat (Optional):
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A hat can help protect from the sun.
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Label Everything:
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Hats, bottles, jackets — anything your child brings should have their name on it.
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🍎 Food
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Healthy Breakfast:
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Make sure your child eats a good breakfast to fuel them for the day.
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😄 Mindset & Encouragement
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Talk About Having Fun, Not Winning:
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Emphasize participation, teamwork, and fun over competition.
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Encourage Kindness & Sportsmanship:
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Remind your child to cheer for others, take turns, and be a good teammate.
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Positive Vibes Only:
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A quick pep talk and a smile go a long way!
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🕶️ Optional Extras
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Towel .
Anxious Generation - Final Book Club Discussion for the 24-25 School Year
Time Change - Now 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Part 4 – Collective Action for Healthier Childhood
Thursday, June 5, 2025 | 6:00–7:00 PM | Zoom
As our Anxious Generation book study comes to a close, we invite you to join us for a powerful and solution-focused final session. We’ll explore the final chapters—Preparing for Collective Action, What Governments and Tech Companies Can Do Now, and the hopeful Conclusion: Bring Childhood Back to Earth.
This is the moment where awareness becomes action.
We’ve spent the past few months learning about the roots of rising anxiety and disconnection among today’s youth. Now, it's time to ask: What can we do—together—to build a healthier path forward for our children?
In this session, we will:
Reflect on the kinds of community actions that can make an impact
Discuss the roles of tech companies and government in protecting childhood
Share ideas for practical steps families, schools, and communities can take
Leave with a renewed sense of hope and purpose
Whether you’ve attended every session or are just joining in, this final discussion is designed to energize and empower us all. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of a growing movement to reshape childhood for the better.
✅ All are welcome.
