Dr. Koop's Newsletter

What a joyful and inspiring week it has been at KRS!

I am so proud of our amazing 4th and 5th grade students who performed in not one, but two spring concerts this week! Whether in orchestra, chorus, or band, their talent, dedication, and teamwork were on full display, and we couldn’t be prouder of their hard work and musical achievements.

It was also a true honor to speak on behalf of our outstanding Educational Services Professional of the Year/Retiree, Nurse Gerri Moran, and our incredible Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Samantha Garita, at this week’s Board of Education meeting. Their dedication, compassion, and excellence make a lasting difference in the lives of our students every day.

Looking ahead, please note that KRS will be closed on Thursday, May 23rd, and Monday, May 26th in observance of Memorial Day weekend.

Wishing you all a restful and enjoyable weekend!

Warmly,
Dr. Kathy Koop
Principal

May 13th, 14th, 15th, 20th, 21st - NJSLA Testing for Students in Grades 3, 4, and 5 - NJSLA Letter

June 6, 2024 9:30 AM- Fifth Grade Celebration Ceremony (KRS Back Black-Top)

June 13, 2025 - Last Day of School 12:45 PM Dismissal

June 13, 2025 - 12:45 PM Fifth Grade Clap-Out

Fifth Grade Celebration Ceremony Rain Date June 9, 2025 9:30 AM (KRS Back Black-Top)

Part 4 – Collective Action for Healthier Childhood
Thursday, June 5, 2025 | 7:00–8:00 PM | Zoom

As our Anxious Generation book study comes to a close, we invite you to join us for a powerful and solution-focused final session. We’ll explore the final chapters—Preparing for Collective Action, What Governments and Tech Companies Can Do Now, and the hopeful Conclusion: Bring Childhood Back to Earth.

This is the moment where awareness becomes action.

We’ve spent the past few months learning about the roots of rising anxiety and disconnection among today’s youth. Now, it's time to ask: What can we do—together—to build a healthier path forward for our children?

In this session, we will:

• Reflect on the kinds of community actions that can make an impact

• Discuss the roles of tech companies and government in protecting childhood

• Share ideas for practical steps families, schools, and communities can take

• Leave with a renewed sense of hope and purpose

Whether you’ve attended every session or are just joining in, this final discussion is designed to energize and empower us all. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of a growing movement to reshape childhood for the better.

✅ All are welcome.

Grade 2

1st Place

“Sunny Day” - by Mary Z.

The sun is bright.

The clouds are white.

It is a new day.

We play and play.

Let’s play soccer

And have so much fun.

Lunch is next, it is good.

It is night.

The moon is bright.

It is time for bed.

Grade 2

2nd Place

No! - by Callie C.

No, I do not want ice cream.

No, I do not want to play soccer.

No, I do not want a new toy.

No, I do not want to play outside.

No, I do not want to paint.

Wait! I want to do all that stuff!

Grade 3

1st Place

“Cotton Candy” by Dean G.

Cotton candy

like fluffy pink clouds

like a cloudy lollipop

as fluffy as a bunny tail

as tasty as can be.

Grade 3

2nd Place

“Space is a Mysterious Place” by Leo C.

Space, a dark blank world.

But not all is quiet, still.

Stars twinkle very bright.

Grade 4

1st Place

“The Beach” by Keira M.

Happy place

Surf boards glide over water like birds

A rainbow of towels line the beach

Sun rays hit

The clouds offer an escape from the burning sun

Ocean as far as the eye can see

Sky connects to sea

As the waves thunder

Dolphins jump

Crabs pinch

Seagulls squawk

Children laugh

Cold sand below

Never-ending shells

Happy place

Grade 4

2nd Place

“My Way” by Caroline P. and Quinn M.

Sometimes I sit and say

“Why is it a cloudy day?”

I wake when the clouds are gray

and just wish they would go away.

I sit and ponder why they are there

I wish I could just breathe the fresh air.

Finally my wish came true

And the gray floats away from the blue.

I know one day they will come again

but not today

not when life goes my way.

Grade 5

1st Place

“Around the Clock” by Elizabeth C., Maddy T., and Stella R.

Time is a mystery,

Sometimes it flies and is gone within seconds,

Sometimes it goes on for what feels like forever,

So when days and weeks,

Turn into passing months,

Remember this:

You can only live in the present, not the past or the future

Sometimes when you are having fun,

You may want time to go on forever,

And if you are having a bad day,

You may want it to fly away,

But one thing is always the same:

You can’t control time, you can just wish,

But you can control what you do with your time,

So do things you love,

Eat ice cream, do sports, learn, and make friends!

And always remember to treasure every day,

Because you can’t go back to them,

So as seconds go by, ask yourself,

What will I do with my time?

Grade 5

2nd Place

“The Sun” by Jack R.

The sun. Red, orange, yellow, and white.

Shimmering like silver fish gliding

through the ocean. The pounding heat

spreading in the air and on to the

ground. Spreading around the world. The

sun.

On Thursday, May 22 Madison High School will be having their annual Day of Service where students in grades 9-11 fan out in the community to conduct various service projects. This year Kings Road School is fortunate to have students from the high school work with our students on various projects.

Jenga Competition-MHS students will be visiting each class to facilitate our annual school wide competition which, this year, will be the game Jenga. Infused into the games will be lessons on sportsmanship, winning with humility and losing with your head up high. (Grades K-5)

Chess lessons- Members of the MHS Chess club will be here teaching 2nd and 3rd grade classes the rules of the game. For those students who already know the game there will be opportunities to take the game to the next level. (Grades 2-3 and time permitting other grades during recess)

Seeing Eye Dog- Madison High School students will be visiting with dogs training to be Seeing Eye Dogs for the visually impaired. There will be formal presentations. This year the seeing eye dog presentations will consist of pairing our "buddies" together. K and 5 will go together and then grades 1 and 4. Parents please make sure to return permission slips. (Grades:K,1, 4 and 5)

MHS Captains Council-Student athletes from MHS will be speaking to our 5th grade students about the soft and character skills that student athletes should possess. (Grades 5)

Brett Levine

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