Dr. Koop's Newsletter

For a short week, it was quite eventful! On Tuesday, the KRS staff along with their colleagues district-wide engaged in professional development activities. In addition, Madison Rotary Club members returned to KRS to read to the second grade students.

Ms. Thomas planned a variety of activities for Read Across America Week ( February 27 - March 3). The week begins with Monday, February 27th as a day when students and staff may wear their pajamas and bring a favorite stuffed animal to school. We are also really excited to welcome author Troy Cummings to Kings Road School on Tuesday. Additional details about Read Across America Week are included in this newsletter.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Dr. Kathy Koop

• February 28, 2023 - Troy Cummings Author Visit

• March 8, 2023 - STEAM Fair

• March 20 - 24, 2023 - Spring Recess - Schools Closed

• April 3 and 4, 2023 - Parent/Teacher Conferences

• April 7, 2023 - Good Friday Schools Closed

• April 18, 2023 - KRS Reading Night/Art Show - Art Show Begins at 6 PM - Reading Night 6:30 - 7:30

• May 7, 2023 - Madison Education Foundation 5K

• May 26, 2023 - In-Service Staff Only

• May 29, 2023 - Memorial Day - Schools Closed

• May 30, 2023 - In-Service Staff Only

• June 14, 2023 - Last Day for Students - Single Session

All KRS families are invited to attend the KRS Reading Night on April 18, 2023 from 6:30 - 7:30.

The KRS Art Show will also be held that evening beginning at 6 PM.

Please see this link for the latest edition of the PTO Paw Print.

On March 2, 2023 at 6pm, Madison Public Schools, in conjunction with CarePlus of NJ, will be providing a virtual training session for parents and staff entitled: “Creating a Culture of Kindness: Teaching Our Children Empathy & Gratitude.”

When: Mar 2, 2023 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Creating a Culture of Kindness: Teaching Our Children Empathy & Gratitude

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We are excited to announce that the Madison Education Foundation awarded a Sensory and Fine Motor Learning Grant that will support Kindergarten students at KRS and TJS. The grant, written by Occupational Therapist Theresa Feron and Kindergarten Teacher Rachel Lemon at TJS, will supply curriculum-centered fine/sensory motor activities to help bridge any fine-motor gaps while reinforcing academic skills. KRS and TJS Kindergarten teachers along with Theresa Feron carefully chose materials to integrate extra fine-motor practice, which can provide multisensory input into the daily curriculum.

KRS is getting ready to begin another school wide reading event right before Spring Break! Mrs. Sims is busy organizing the books that have arrived and is planning a special schoolwide unveiling assembly on Friday, March 10th. Books will be distributed the following Monday with a pacing calendar to the oldest student in each family. Lunchtime trivia returns to keep the momentum going!! More details to follow....

We have begun the countdown to our visit from author/illustrator, Troy Cummings! He will be here on February 28.

Fourth grade is celebrating their realistic fiction writing unit! The fourth grade authors worked very hard planning, drafting, revising, editing and publishing their awesome writing pieces. They were able to put their writing into hardcover books and illustrate. We are so proud of their wonderful work!

Shavees Wanted!

The Madison St. Baldrick's event is this Sunday, February 26 at 2:00pm at Bottle Hill Tavern and Downtown Salon.

We welcome new and returning shavees of all ages to join "the shave."

If you or someone you know is interested please pre-register using this link:

https://www.stbaldricks.org/events/BottleHill2023

To learn more about our event, check out our video:

https://tinyurl.com/madisonstbaldricks

MADISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

2022 - 2023 School Year

Trimester 1

August 29, 2022 First Trimester Begins

December 1, 2022 First Trimester Ends

December 9, 2022 Report Cards Available in Genesis

Trimester 2

December 2, 2022 Second Trimester Begins

March 8, 2023 Second Trimester Ends

March 17, 2023 Report Cards Available in Genesis

Trimester 3

March 9, 2023 Third Trimester Begins

June 14, 2023 Third Trimester Ends

June 14, 2023 Report Cards Available in Genesis

Conferences:

November 21 (Evening) and 22, 2022

April 3 (Evening ) and 4, 2023