Dr. Koop's Newsletter

Dear KRS Families,

Today is an early dismissal at 12:45 PM. Schools are closed on Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th for Thanksgiving. The students will return to KRS on Monday, November 27, 2023. Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving!

Sincerely,

Dr. Kathy Koop

November 22, 2023 - Thanksgiving Recess - Early Dismissal 12:45 PM

November 23 & 24, 2023 - Thanksgiving Recess - Schools Closed

December 12, 2023 - Referendum Vote

December 14, 2023 - 1:30 PM Winter Concert - For Families of Band, Orchestra, and Chorus Students

December 19, 2023 - KRS Sing-A-Longs. (K-2 9:30) (3-5 10:15) KRS Multi-Purpose Room

December 22, 2023 - Winter Recess - Early Dismissal 12:45 PM

December 25 - 29, 2023 - Winter Recess - Schools Closed

Team KRS,

As we head into Thanksgiving week, I need to extend both my personal thanks, as well as enormous thanks on behalf of the Health Start Clinic. There has never been a doubt in my mind that KRS is a magical community but this year - more than ever, the magic of the Kings Road community came out to help us exceed our goals in ways I never thought possible.

Because of the huge outpouring of KRS generosity last year, our goal to feed 200 families skyrocketed to exceed expectations and we put together 275 meals. This year, our goal was to feed 300 families and we not only were able to once again exceed expectations and pack an astounding 347 bags this weekend, but we also have so much surplus food leftover that we agreed with the clinic that we would do another round of bags for Christmas the week of December 10.

There is truly no place like KRS and that is all thanks to the staff, students and parents that care so deeply not only for each other in our immediate community, but for all those that surround us.

Madison Junior School & Project Community Pride of the Madison Area YMCA hosts a parent workshop: “The Impact of Screens & Social Media: Keeping Your Kids Healthy & Safe”

Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 7:00PM Madison Junior School Auditorium

Presented by: Lauren Muriello

Lauren will address the Impact of Screens & Social Media on Children & Teens including:

• The impact of social media on children, teens and beyond

• The social media lifestyle - tech happy, or tech terrible?

• The latest research and trends - get in the know

• To Monitor or Not to Monitor, That is the Question

• How to Teach Critical Thinking Skills

• Take Control, or Lose Control

• Your Role as Parent - How to Really Get Through

• Creating a Healthy Balance for Your Child

PLEASE JOIN US FOR A WONDERFUL & IMPORTANT PROGRAM! Any questions, please contact Christine McIntyre at 973-845-6480

Special thanks to the Madison Elks Lodge for their generous donation.

Lauren Muriello, LPC is the Founder of Well Being Therapy Center She is a licensed psychotherapist and educational speaker having presented dynamic programs on trending topics in mental health and parenting education. Lauren Muriello, MA, LPC Licensed Psychotherapist Founder of Well Being Therapy Center Montville & Short Hills, NJ