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Dear King Parents and Caregivers,

As previously shared, this year we are introducing safety training lessons and drills for staff and students. These trainings were created in partnership and collaboration between the Departments of Health and Wellness and Department of Safety and Security, with valuable input from the Department of Special Education.

This , Friday May 10th, 2024, King students and staff will be participating in an evacuation drill.

We wanted to share with you some information regarding the drill for your knowledge and for if you would like to talk to your child about it.

King students have been given the evacuation lesson previously. This and all safety lessons were created to be developmentally appropriate and trauma informed using resources from Safe and Sound Schools. Our focus is to ensure that students understand safety procedures, know that adults are there to help them, but not to have in depth conversations about potential emergencies.

Family Resources:

We encourage you to discuss safety topics with your child at home to ensure they have the knowledge and skills needed to navigate potential emergencies. Here are some resources that you may find helpful:

Sesame School: School Safety Drills (English and Spanish)

Healthy Children.Org What Parents Need to Know (English and Spanish)

National Association of School Psychologists (English/ Spanish/ Portuguese)

Thank you,

King Administration

Please check this calendar each week as new dates may be added.

May

Tuesday, 7th & Wednesday, 8th

• Grade 4 Math MCAS

Thursday, 9th

• Early Release

Friday, 10th

• Evacuation Drill

Tuesday, 14th & Wednesday, 15th

• Grade 5 Math MCAS

Thursday, 16th

• Early Release & Art Show

Tuesday, 21st & Wednesday, 22nd

• Grade 5 Science, Technology, Engineering MCAS

Tuesday, 28th

• Spring Concert

June

Thursday, 6th: 6:30 - 7:30 PM.

• Family Math Night

Dear Families,

We are excited to offer your child the opportunity to participate in the Student Council at King Elementary School. Student Council provides a unique platform for students to develop leadership skills, engage in school-wide decision-making processes, and contribute to the betterment of our school community. Though we acknowledge that it is late in the school year to start a new initiative, we believe student council can still have a great impact on the King Community.

Coming home this week...

Look here for this week's challenge, and ask your students if they tried it this week!

Every student in grades 3, 4, and 5 across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will be taking MCAS tests in English Language Arts and Math. Additionally, Grade 5 students will also have Science and Technology tests.

Parents and caregivers play a crucial role in helping students perform their best on these tests. At King, teachers and students have been diligently preparing, learning, and reinforcing the content and skills needed for success throughout the year. While the MCAS provides just one perspective on a student's abilities, it's important for students to feel confident and prepared. There are several ways you can support your child in showcasing their best on test day. Here are some suggestions:

Night before the test:

• Ensure your child gets enough sleep for a well-rested mind.
• Stick to your regular routine to avoid causing unnecessary stress or uncertainty.
• Stay positive and trust in your child's abilities.
• Plan ahead to prevent any morning conflicts.

Morning of the test:

• Remind your child to leave all electronic devices at home as they are not permitted during testing.
• Wake up a bit earlier to avoid rushing and ensure your child arrives at school on time.
• Encourage your child to have a nutritious breakfast before the test; remember all students can get a breakfast at King free of charge.
• Dress your child in comfortable clothing for maximum focus.
• Provide positive encouragement and remind your child that this is their opportunity to shine by demonstrating what they know. The most important thing is that they give their best effort!

It's crucial for all students to be present and to arrive on time.

Thank you for your ongoing support!

If a bus is stopped in front of the building letting students on/off of the bus, they will have their stop sign out. It is illegal to pass the bus when the stop sign is out. As always, please use caution when driving on school property and be sure to pay careful attention to adults directing traffic.

Daniel's Table has provided a freezer for the King School community to access. There are available individual meals and family meals (which include a protein, vegetable and soup). Contact the school social workers to access these meals from Daniel's Table.

**Open Positions on the PTO Board: Let's Get Involved!**

We currently have the following positions open on the PTO board: Co-president, Fundraising Chair, and Corresponding Secretary.

The Co-president is one of the leaders of the PT.

The Fundraising Chair is in charge of leading fundraising events in collaboration with various committee members.

The Corresponding Secretary communicates information, makes fun posts, and gets to be creative! Our current Corresponding Secretary has offered to co-lead this position to share tips and tricks!

**Fun Fridays Every Friday at King!**

Each Friday join us after school on the playground for play, socializing and community building! No need to sign up, just show up and enjoy!

Children must be picked up from school and accompanied by a caregiver to the playground. This is for all grades and all family members. It's about having fun and building community and we hope you can join us as often as possible!

Feel free to reach out with any questions or if you have a fun idea we can try and add in to our Fun Fridays! Maybe someone has corn hole they don't mind bringing, everyone loves chalk and bubbles, or maybe someone has a special talent like juggling they want to show off or teach to others....

We are excited to spend Fridays afterschool with you!

**King Family Rainbow Pride**

The next King Family Rainbow Pride is on Monday, 5/6 at 3:30pm! It is a club for gender expressive, questioning, LGBTQ families, and allies. Using art, books, and games students will build self-awareness while building and strengthening community.

We can't wait to meet you. Sign Up here: https://kingelementarypto.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/275059

*If you plan to attend with your child(ren), please contact Yenitza in the main office to check that your CORI is up to date!!*

**If you are uncomfortable filling out this form on the website but still want to join Rainbow Club, please email Elizabeth at elizabeth.stiert@gmail.com.**

**Fundraising for future King School Drama Club performances and for the King PTO**

Dear Potential Business Sponsor:

The King Elementary School drama students are gearing up to bring Mary Poppins Jr to the stage on Saturday, June 8th @ 2pm and 7pm at the Fuller Auditorium, and we are inviting you to join us in the spotlight by advertising in our playbill!

Our playbill will reach an estimated 800 audience members over two performances.

This also includes an opportunity to have your business logo displayed on the KING PTO website until the end of the 2024 school year and your business mentioned on our King Drama Facebook page as one of our sponsors. Funds raised will help support future King Elementary school Drama performances and the King School PTO.

If you own a business or know someone who does, and would like to sponsor the playbill please fill out this form:

https://kingelementarypto.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/280640

see attached KingPTO letter.

Any questions contact carolpmurfin@gmail.com

All Ads are due by May 13th, 2024

**Save the Date**

May PTO Meeting: The May PTO Meeting will be held on Thursday, May 9th at Jack's Abby at 6:30pm. Pizza will be provided! Stay tuned for the agenda.

• Reminder: If you are dropping your child at school prior to 9:05, please be sure to go around the building and drop at door 18 (in the back). Please do not drop in the front of the school unless you are after 9:05. This is a safety issue due to the many cars and busses coming in/out of the property. Thank you!
• IMPORTANT REMINDER: If you are making any changes to your child's daily dismissal plan, please call our main office at (508) 782-7201. You may also email Yenitza Vargas, Office Manager at yvargas@framingham.k12.ma.us or Erika Leite-Amaral, Assistant Office Manager at eleiteamaral@framingham.k12.ma.us . If you email a dismissal change to your student's classroom teacher, please be sure to CC the office staff as well. We ask that all dismissal changes are communicated to us by 2:20 PM to ensure consistent, efficient, and safe dismissal procedures for all students, staff, and families. Thank you!

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School hours

Doors open: 8:50am
Breakfast: 8:50am - 9:05am
School begins: 9:05am
School dismissal: 3:20pm

*Early release dismissal: 12:55pm (lunch is served)
*Half day dismissal: 12:20pm (lunch is not served)

Office: 508-782-7201
Attendance Line: 508-782-7201
Fax: 508-788-0792

James Bergeron - jbergeron@framingham.k12.ma.us

Julie Gelardi - jgelardi@framingham.k12.ma.us

Email: jbergeron@framingham.k12.ma.us
Website: https://www.framingham.k12.ma.us/king
Phone: (508) 782-7201