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The MLK Snapshot
Newsletter Update / May 23, 2024
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What is the MLK Snapshot?
Clear communication and connecting with families are two of our top priorities at MLK!
The Snapshot is our weekly information newsletter sent every Thursday afternoon. Our hope is that you will be able to use this Snapshot to stay connected with important calendar dates, events, and everything else related to MLK. If you need to - feel free to use the translation option available for all families. Please use the menu at the top of the page!
A Message from the MLK Main Office
MLK Families,
As we enter the last full month of the school year, we continue to have conversations with our students about our core MLK messages: staying academically focused and treating one another with kindness and respect. Maintaining our focus can be particularly challenging with the nice weather, many activities, and summer approaching. However, finishing the year strong is critically important, and there is still much learning to take place. Let's finish the year in an excellent way.
All the best,
Andrew Kehoe, Principal
Upcoming Events
Monthly Calendar
Please find our updated calendar!
The Calendar at a Glace
MAY
Friday, May 24th - Field Day
Monday, May 27th - No School (Memorial Day)
Tuesday, May 28th - Multicultural Night at MLK 6PM
Wednesday, May 29th - 5th Grade Concert 6:30PM at Conackamack Auditorium
Friday, May 31st - Half Day Students (District in-service)
Snapshot Focus Info
Field Day - Friday, May 24th
Martin Luther King School's Annual Field Day is on Friday, May 24, 2024. Please send students in with bagged lunches for the day, as we will be eating outside (no glass containers, please). We also recommend students bring an extra bottle of water and a change of clothing since we will have some water activities.
Thank you to all of those that volunteered to help. We will not be taking any additional volunteers at this time. We also will not be able to accommodate any walk up volunteers during the event.
Please check out the attached reminders sheet for preparing your child for a fun Field Day!
Multi-Cultural Night May 28th - Sign Up to Participate!
Please join us in learning about different cultures by experiencing different types of games, dancing and food.
Everyone loves an evening with food and dancing. Come out on Tuesday, May 28th from 6 to 7 pm. Thank you to all parents who have signed up to help out on multicultural night. All those signed up should have received an email from Mrs. Hunter last week.
PTO Board Nominations
It’s that time of year again! We have begun accepting nominations for the Martin Luther King PTO Executive Board. We need dedicated volunteers to fill these positions. *Nominations forms have been updated to reflect the open positions.* Nominations are due by May 31st. Please see attached flyer and nomination form.
Buy Your Yearbook Today!
UPDATE - Please be advised that we have limited yearbook inventory left at the current ordering price.
- Approximately 50 books are left at the $15 price point.
- If ordering after the remaining 50 books are sold please be advised your book may not be delivered prior to the end of the school year and your order price will rise to approximately $24.
If you have any questions, please send Señora Torres or Mr. Salcedo an email at atorres@pway.org or esalcedo@pway.org. Thank you so much for your purchase and support of our school and Yearbook Club students. We are extremely proud of them and we hope you enjoy the yearbook.
Flag Day Military Care Package Drive
As many of you may be aware, in January the New Jersey National Guard deployed approximately 1,500 soldiers to various parts of the Middle East. The recent deployment has not only impacted many in our State, but also local residents and even some within our MLK Jr. family. Please see attached flyer for details.
Donations will be collected from May 28th - June 14th. At the end of the collection period we will be holding a family event to prepare the care packages for mailing at 6PM on Friday, June 14th. Please use the following link to register for the packing event.
Link: bit.ly/MCP-MLK
5th Grade Field Trips!
5th Grade - Will be going to the Trailside Nature and Science Center in Mountainside in early June. Permission slips have been distributed for this trip.
Trip Dates
June 6th - Rooms 2, 4, and 13
June 11th - Rooms 10, 11, and 12
June 13th - Rooms 8, 14, 16, 17, 18, and 22
2024-2025 iPad Insurance Information
MLK Families - please make sure to view the important documents below concerning iPad insurance.
The one-to-one iPad initiative is an important part of your child’s learning; iPads are used in all
grades 2 through 12 classes for curriculum-based instruction, research, and the transfer of
important school information between students and teachers. Students will keep their district issued iPad throughout the summer, and continue to have access to academic resources.
Piscataway Schools offers damage insurance for district-issued iPads.
Here are some important dates to remember:
- Damage insurance for the 2023-2024 school year expires on June 30, 2024.
- This new insurance policy will be effective from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.
- Insurance for the 2024-2025 school year can be purchased or renewed through Community Pass.
- The window to purchase this insurance runs from Wednesday, May 15, 2024, through Friday September 27, 2024.
Pillars of Penguin Pride: Trustworthiness Focus in May
This month our students will be focusing on "Trustworthiness" for our Pillars of Penguin Pride program. We will be putting special emphasis on being able to be relied upon as honest or truthful.
Social Emotional Supports at King
If you ever have any questions about our school Social-Emotional Learning initiatives feel free to reach out to the main office or our counseling office!!
From the PTO
Our Next PTO Meeting
Our next PTO meeting will be held virtually on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 6pm. Here is the link to pre-register: bit.ly/MONTHLYMLKPTOMEETING
Our 2023-2024 Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) Leadership
Board Members
Lola Altidor - President
Sonya Henyecz - Vice President
Shauna Hepburn - Treasurer
Tenealasha Evans - Fundraising Coordinator
Meredith Blount - Financial Secretary
Melissa Lieberman- Elimanco - Recording Secretary
Tamika Mozingo - Co-Secretary
PTO Membership
Join our PTO! Joining the PTO benefits your family and our school, from school event discounts, to free items, to priority selection for field trip chaperones, just to name a few. To top it off, your membership benefits your child and their school!
Sign up here: bit.ly/MLKPTO23-24
PTO Spiritwear!
Show your MLK School Spirit by grabbing some gear! See attached flyer for ordering instructions.