Dr. Koop's Newsletter
March 14, 2025
Dear KRS families,
It was wonderful to see the KRS families at the Reading Night/Meet the Masters Art Show last night.
Congratulations to our KRS student artists for a fantastic Meet the Master Art Show. Thank you to KRS fourth grade parent Joy Suprano for her leadership of the program and to the many parent volunteers for facilitating the lessons.
Thank you to the KRS teacher readers, Mayor Conley, Dr. O'Connor. the Madison Police Department, the Madison Fire Department, and Councilwoman Ehrlich for reading to the families last night. Great thanks to Mrs. Calafati and Mrs. Mahon for their work in the library, teaching literacy, and inspiring the KRS students to love reading. Thank you to the KRS PTO leaders Mrs. Madugula and Mrs. Polce for their assistance with reading night and the PTO book donations for the raffle.
Next week, we kick off with St. Patrick’s Day, so let’s start the week by wearing green!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Dr. Kathy Koop
Important Dates
March 21, 2025 - Reports Cards Available for Viewing in Genesis 3:00 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)
“The whole world opened up to me when I learned to read” – Mary McCleod Bethune
A poem begins in delight and ends in wisdom. Robert Frost
Report Cards - Second Trimester
Second trimester report cards will be available for viewing in Genesis on March 21,2025 at 3:00 PM.
I’m wondering what to read next. Matilda, Roald Dahl
KRS STEAM Fair - April 2, 2025
The KRS annual STEAM Fair will take place on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM in the KRS multi-purpose room. More information about the KRS STEAM Fair will be shared with KRS families in the future.
“Reading for me is spending time with a friend.” Gary Paulsen
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.
“Reading without reflecting is like eating without digesting.” – Edmund Burke
Attention Fifth Grade Parents - Fifth Grade Celebration Ceremony
Fifth Grade Celebration Ceremony - June 6, 2025 9:30 AM
Fifth Grade Celebration Ceremony Rain Date: June 9, 2025 9:30 AM
“The only way to do all the things you’d like to do is to read.” – Tom Clancy
Staff Highlight - Mrs. Gina Sloginski
What is your role at Kings Road School?
I am a second grade teacher at KRS, stepping into this role for the first time in years. I manage a classroom room of 20 students, creating an engaging and supportive learning environment. My classroom features flexible seating, allowing students to choose workspaces that best support their learning. Beyond daily instruction, I co-led the Comic Book CLub enrichment program with Mrs. Goodbread and I also tutor privately. I hope my students and parents would say that my teaching approach ensures a cohesive, comfortable atmosphere where students can thrive academically and socially.
What are your qualifications to serve in your role?
I have been a classroom teacher for 22 years, twenty have been at KRS! I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education, a Master’s Degree in Administration, and a supervisors certification. I also attained a certification in Holocaust studies last year. In May I was certified as a Level 4 Orton-Gillingham Teacher.
What do you like about Kings Road School?
The people! I work with the best people who always make coming to work fun and interesting. My students make me smile everyday with their stories, excitement to learn and love of our classroom. I’m also grateful for such supportive parents.
What is your favorite book?
I love to read, so this is a hard question. My favorite genre is historical fiction. I have found myself stepping outside my comfort zone and have been surprised with how diverse my reading pallet is. I recently read James, by Percival Everett and LOVED it!
What do you like to do when you are not at Kings Road School?
At home I am a mom of two boys Gavin, 17 and Ben 15. I also have two dogs so my husband and I love to go on walks with them. I live in a lake community and when the weather is nice we take our boat out and fish! I also enjoy puzzling and putting adult LEGOS together with my son Gavin. We just completed The Great Wave Wall by Hokusai.
Meet the Masters Art Show
KRS Reading Night
There is no substitute for books in the life of a child. May Ellen Chase
Curriculum Corner
News from Spanish Teacher Mrs. Dearborn
¡Hola Familias!
I'm very pleased to share how well your child is progressing in Spanish class. We've been actively building a strong foundation, focusing on essential vocabulary and basic communication skills.
Students have been engaging in a variety of activities, including interactive games, songs, and simple conversations, which help reinforce their learning and make the language come alive. We've also started exploring some of the rich cultures of the Spanish-speaking world, sparking curiosity and broadening their understanding.
It’s wonderful to see their enthusiasm and willingness to participate. They are developing their ability to understand and use Spanish in meaningful ways. We're laying the groundwork for more advanced language learning in the second half of the year, where we'll continue to build on what we've learned.
Thank you for your ongoing support at home. It truly makes a difference! I’m looking forward to seeing your child's continued progress in the months ahead.
Thank you to the Madison Rotary for Reading to the KRS Second Graders!
Madison Elementary Academic Calendar
MADISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
2024-2025
Academic Progress Reports
Trimester 1 (61)
September 3, 2024 First Trimester Begins
December 3, 2024 First Trimester Ends
December 20, 2024 Report Cards Available in Genesis
Trimester 2 (61)
December 4, 2024 Second Trimester Begins
March 12, 2025 Second Trimester Ends
March 21, 2025 Report Cards Available in Genesis
Trimester 3 (60)
March 13, 2025 Third Trimester Begins
June 13, 2025 Third Trimester Ends
June 13, 2025 Report Cards Available in Genesis
Conferences:
November 4 (Evening), 5, and 6, 2024
April 7 (Evening) 8, and 9, 2025
*The administration reserves the right to adjust these