Principal's Corner

It's Spirit Week!

Students are welcome to dress up on Wednesday- Friday!

Wednesday- Valentine's Day- red, white, pink, purple attire!

Thursday- Pajama Day

Friday- Killam Spirit Day

A reminder to please follow our health and safety rules around food in school for Valentine's Day!

Some exciting news.. we will start serving breakfast to all students who are interested on Monday, February 26th. I will share a separate email with information this week.

Lastly, I wish you all a nice February Break. The building will be closed next week, Monday, February 19th- Friday, February 23rd. School will resume on Monday, February 26th at 8:15 AM.

Be well,

Mrs. Lindsey Fulton, Principal

This Week:

• All Week- Rebecca's Cookie Fundraiser starts
• Wednesday, February 14th- Valentine's Day- Students wear pink/red/white
• Thursday, February 15th- Pajama Day
• Friday, February 16th- Killam Spirit Gear Day
• February Vacation- Saturday, February 17th- Sunday, February 25th

Dear Families,

FOCUS ON HEART HEALTH

February is Heart Health Awareness Month. Heart health is key to overall health and wellbeing. Here are some ways you and your family can keep your heart healthy all year long.

Daily activity – if you don’t have time to fit regular exercise into the day, you can boost your activity in other ways:

• If you drive to school, try building extra time into the day and park a short distance from school at the beginning and end of the day to add a walk to the routine.
• When running errands, choose parking spots that naturally build in extra steps.
• Take the stairs instead of the elevator.
• Turn on some music and dance.
• Take movement breaks when watching TV or movies.

Eat heart healthy foods –

• Plan ahead for the week so you know the meals you will eat and not opt for convenience over healthy foods.

• Shop the perimeter of the grocery store when possible – foods that are not processed and packaged are the best choices. These include fruits and vegetable, meats and cheeses, whole grain breads and low-fat dairy items.

Reduce stress -

• Try to get to sleep at the same time every night to allow for good rest.
• Consider incorporating some time to talk about the day and feelings. One book that I have used to help start conversation with kids is: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst.

Sharon Grottkau, BSN, RN, NCSN

School Nurse

J.W. Killam Elementary School

333 Charles Street

Reading, MA 01867

• Thank you to Killam parents, Amanda Holmen and Kimberly Salley for participating in our Educational Visioning Session on Friday!
• We have our Community Meeting about sustainability coming up. Please read below.

Killam School Community Outreach Opportunity!

Join the Killam School Building Committee and the design team from Lavallee Brensinger Architects (LBA) on Thursday, FEBRUARY 29, 2024 from 5:30-7PM in the RMHS library to give your feedback on the sustainability goals identified for the new elementary school building project. A hybrid option will be available as well for those who prefer to participate remotely: https://readingpsma.zoom.us/j/85339034443

The Reading Memorial High School Library is on the second floor, accessible via elevator, at 62 Oakland Road.

We want to hear from you!

2024-2025 Kindergarten Registration: . The 2024-2025 Registration Packet is now available on the website for you to view and download. You may also click here to view and download the packet. Please note, parents/caregivers are encouraged to use the packet in its fillable format.

Email: lindsey.fulton@reading.k12.ma.us
Website: https://killam.reading.k12.ma.us/en-US
Location: 333 Charles Street, Reading, MA, USA
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