Dear KRS families,
Schools are closed on January 20, 2025 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The students will be participating in class and school activities related to Dr. King's life and legacy. Descriptions of the activities will be highlighted in next week's newsletter.
February is next month, so MPS elementary school Valentine's Day celebration guidelines are included in this newsletter.
Have a warm and great weekend!
Sincerely,
Dr. Kathy Koop
Important Dates
January 20, 2025 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Schools Closed
January 29, 2025 - Lunar New Year - Single Session 12:45 PM Dismissal
February 14, 2025 - Valentine's Day Celebrations - Staff In-Service Single Session 12:45 PM Dismissal for Students
February 17, 2025 - President's Day - Schools Closed
March 13, 2024 - KRS Reading Night 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
March 31, 2025 - Eid - Schools Closed for Students - Staff Only - In-Service Day
April 7-9, 2025 - Parent/Teacher Conferences K-8 Only
April 14 - 18, 2025 - Spring Recess - Schools Closed
Teacher Highlight - Mrs. Kathy Goodbread
What is your role at Kings Road School? What do you do at Kings Road School?
I am a second grade teacher. This is my twenty-fourth year teaching seven and eight year olds.
I am so lucky to get to do something that I love every day. My teaching career spans over 30
years. I have taught children from preschool to third grade. In fact, my first job out of college
was in Madison at Rainbow Montessori school. The majority of my teaching has been in second
grade. I’ve never wanted to do anything else, except maybe act in plays but being a teacher is
kind of like acting all day long! And I have the best audience!
What are your qualifications to serve in your role?
I have a bachelor of arts degree in Early Childhood Education from WIlliam Paterson University.
When my son started high school, I decided to go back to school to continue my education. I
was terrified at first. I didn’t feel like I could do it. But I loved, loved, loved learning again. I
earned my Masters of Arts in Education in 2019. I am still applying what I learned in the
classroom every day.
What do you like about Kings Road School?
I love the kids, the parents, and especially the teachers that I work with. I am so lucky to work
with people who lift me up and help me be my best, every day. I think it’s not a secret that Kings
Road School is the best place to help our children learn and grow. I say this as a teacher and as
a parent. My son, Max, is a Kings Road alumni.
What is your favorite book?
That’s a hard question to answer. I love to read. I read every day and all types of books. I love
how words put together in just the right way can make you have all sorts of feelings.Currently, I
am reading a book by Lisa See called, “The Island of Sea Women” and I am listening to “The
Anxious Generation” by Jonathan Haidt.
What do you like to do when you are not at Kings Road School?
When I’m not at work, I like to work out with weights. I work in my garden. I decorate and curate
my home into the perfect place for my family. I love to reduce waste by shopping at estate sales
and thrift shops. My home is filled with unique objects that someone else used to love and now
they get to be mine. I am still learning and growing. Future goals are to write a book, learn how
to crochet, hone my photography skills, and play my acoustic guitar.
Valentine's Day 2025 Information
Please see this link for a letter including important Valentine's Day celebration information.
