Dr. Koop's Newsletter

Monday, November 21, 2022, Tuesday, November 22, 2022, and Wednesday, November 23, 2022 are early dismissal days at 12:45 PM. On behalf of the KRS teachers and staff, I wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving! We are looking forward to seeing you in the KRS building for conferences.

Sincerely,

Dr. Kathy Koop

• November 21 & 22, 2022 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 12:45 PM Dismissal

• November 23, 2022 - Thanksgiving Recess - Single Session 12:45 PM Dismissal

• November 24 & 25, 2022 - Thanksgiving Recess - Schools Closed

• December 7th and 8th, 2022 - Holiday Boutique

• December 20, 2022 - Sing-A-Longs for Students and Parents - Grades K-2 9:30 AM, Grades 3-5 10:20 AM

• December 23, 2022 - Winter Recess - Single Session 12:45 PM Dismissal

• December 26 - 30, 2022 - Winter Recess - Schools Closed

• You read my newsletters 😉
• KRS students come to school on time and are ready to learn 🙌
• The KRS teachers and staff are knowledgeable and dedicated professionals.
• KRS families attend school events and PTO meetings.
• The PTO leadership wants to make school fun, support the teachers, and engage families.
• KRS families are responsive to your teacher's classroom needs 📚
• KRS families are so quick to volunteer 🙋🏻‍♂️
• The KRS families, teachers, and staff work together to support the children. 🙌
• We are an inclusive learning community. 😍

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thank you KRS students and families for your donations! The 5th Grade Student Council filled 85 bags with Thanksgiving foods to support the patients of the Overlook Medical Center Health Start Clinic.

KRS Parent/Teacher conferences will be held the evening of November 21st and the afternoon of November 22nd. Please see below for parent tips for parent/teacher conferences:

1. Prepare questions in advance of the conference.

2. Share any relevant information that may support your child's progress in school.

2. Ask about what you may do at home to support your child's progress. For example, resources and information that may be helpful.

3. Ask your child if there is anything your child would like you to mention or ask at the conference.

Please see the articles below for additional tips:

In Family Education - Article

In Scholastic - Article

Arrival:

• Please never allow your child to leave your car on the traffic side, only the sidewalk side.
• Please do not park your car in the drop-off line. If you need assistance, someone will be there to help you.
• Supervision begins at 8:20 AM.

Dismissal:

• Please do not allow your children to run in the woods bordering the school property. (Near Livesey Park) This may be unsafe for the children.
• Please never allow your child to enter your car on the traffic side, only the sidewalk side. This can be extremely dangerous for your child.
• Please do not park your car in the pick--up line. If you need assistance, someone will be there to help you.

Thank you in advance for following these VERY important rules!

The MEF wishes everyone a happy, healthy Thanksgiving holiday. We sure are thankful for you, and all of your generous support throughout the year!

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