Dr. Koop's Newsletter

February 16, 2024

Dear KRS families,

This week was full of red, pink, hearts, and snow! Thank you to the wonderful dancing hearts (PTO Parents) who greeted us at arrival time on Valentine's Day. Great thanks to the homeroom parents for coordinating and assisting with the Valentine's Day celebrations.

STEAM teacher Mrs. Conner is excited to announce the annual KRS STEAM Fair on March 13, 2024 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM in the KRS multi-purpose room. Information about the STEAM Fair is included in this newsletter.

Please check your child's backpack today for Star and CBM assessment reports. Schools are closed for students on Monday, February 19, 2024 and Tuesday, February 20, 2024 for Presidents' Day weekend. Have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Dr. Kathy Koop

Important Dates

February 1, 2024 - March 1, 2024 - Black History Month

February 19, 2024 - Presidents' Day - Schools Closed

February 20, 2024 - In-Service - Staff Only

March 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024 - Women in History Month

March 11, 2024 - In-Service- Staff Only, Schools Closed for Students

March 13, 2024 - STEAM Fair 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM KRS Multi-Purpose Room

March 18, 2024 - PTO Meeting at KRS

March 21, 2024 - 4Th Grade Talent Show - KRS Multi-Purpose Room - Time: TBD

March 29, 2024 - Good Friday - Schools Closed

April 1 - 5, 2024 - Spring Break, Schools Closed

April 24, 2024 - Art Show/Reading Night - Art Show 6:00 PM Reading Night - 6:30 - 7:30 PM

April 25, 2024 - Take Your Child To Work Day

April 26, 2024 - International Day

April 27, 2024 - Madison Arbor Day and Clean-Up Day

May 16, 2024 - Spring Concert 6:00 PM MJS Auditorium

June 4, 2024 - District Art Show 6-8 PM St. Elizabeth University

Madison Public Schools 24-25 Calendar

Please see this link for the Madison Public Schools 2024-2025 calendar.

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Star and CBM Reports

Families with children in grades 1-5, will receive their child's Star reading and math reports via their child's backpack today, Friday, February 16, 2024. Families of kindergarten students, will receive their child's CBM math and reading reports via their child's backpack today as well.

So much fun to be greeted by such wonderful people on Valentine's Day!

Are you ALL IN?

The New Jersey Coalition for Inclusive Education (NJCIE) invites all United States public, charter, and vocational school students in grades 1 to 12 to enter its 15th annual ALL IN Poster Contest!

Formerly known as “Inclusion Works”, the contest launched during National Inclusive Schools Week on December 8, 2023, and will end on May 3, 2024.

At the end of the contest, a grand prize winner is selected, and all winning submissions will be displayed in a poster exhibit on our website.

The contest has taught countless students the importance of inclusion for more than 10 years. When all students are included, everyone shines!

Awards

Participants, based on their grade level, will choose to enter their submissions into one of the following categories:

Elementary I – artwork completed by students in grades 1-2.
Elementary II – artwork completed by students in grades 3-5.
Intermediate – artwork completed by students in grades 6-8.
Secondary – artwork completed by students in grades 9-12.

The Grand Prize winner will receive a $250 award. Printed copies of their poster will be distributed to schools throughout the country. The winner’s poster will also be announced and exhibited at NJCIE’s Summer Inclusion Leadership Conference on June 7th.

Each category will have one winner and honorable mentions. Category winners will receive a $50 award. We will display all winning submissions and honorable mentions on a virtual exhibit on our website.

Learn more about the contest!

Harlem Wizards

It’s back…The MHS Project Graduation Committee will be hosting the Harlem Wizards Event again this year.

Date: Thursday, April 25, 7pm

Location: FDU Ferguson Recreation Center

Third Grade Valentine's Day Math

Madison Elementary Academic Calendar

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

2023-2024

Trimester 1 (61)

September 5, 2023 First Trimester Begins

December 6, 2023 First Trimester Ends

December 12, 2023 Report Cards Posted for Review

December 15, 2023 Report Cards Available in Genesis

Trimester 2 (61)

December 7, 2023 Second Trimester Begins

March 14, 2024 Second Trimester Ends

March 19, 2024 Report Cards Posted for Review

March 22, 2024 Report Cards Available in Genesis

Trimester 3 (61)

March 15, 2024 Third Trimester Begins

June 20, 2024 Third Trimester Ends

June 13, 2024 Report Cards Posted for Review

June 20, 2024 Report Cards Available in Genesis

Conferences:

November 6 (Evening), 7, and 8 2023

April 15 (Evening) 16, and 17, 2024