King News #12
10/27/2024
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Updates & Reminders
- A Huge thank you and shout out to Operation Warm and TJX for providing all of our students with coats for this upcoming winter season.
- Thank you to everyone who was in the family pick up line on Friday; we appreciate your patience.
- Cars should not be stopping during arrival/dismissal to drop off/pick up students in the front of the building. In the morning, after 9:05 cars may drop in the front of the building, but should follow the traffic pattern to exit the parking lot.
- If you're planning to pick up your child in the afternoon, please write your child's First Name, Last Name, and Grade on a piece of paper and leave it on your dashboard. This will help move along the process.
If you ever have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me, Principal James Bergeron, at JBergeron@Framingham.K12.Ma.Us with any questions.
October 31
To keep our school day focused on learning, we kindly ask that students do not wear costumes to school. Candy is only allowed to be enjoyed during lunchtime. Please be mindful of how much candy your child brings. Please remind your student that, sharing candy with classmates isn't allowed.
Mark Your Calendars
October 28: School Council
November 5: Voting Day; No School
November 11: Veteran's Day: No School
Safety Lessons
Social Emotional Behavioral Updates
Math Challenge of the Week
Look here for this week's challenge, and ask your students if they tried it this week!
FROM KING PTO
- Upcoming PTO Meetings & Events:
- Bake Sale: November 5th (Election day) - This is going to be a great way to raise funds for PTO to use to support events for our students! Please consider donating your time or items to the bake sale. Click the link to find out more and to donate. Thank you!!
- PTO Meeting: Wednesday, November 13 6:30-7:30pm
- Launch Fundraiser: Thursday, November 14 (early release day)
- LAUNCH into this great fundraiser for King Elementary PTO! Join us Thursday 11/14 4:00 at Framingham Launch for a King School takeover. Tickets are just $25 and include a two-hour pass for all of the trampoline activities, ninja courses, basketball, and unlimited zipline rides! Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in. All participants must sign the online waiver found HERE. Tickets are only needed for those who are bouncing and include Launch socks. King Elementary PTO gets $10 from each ticket sale. Let's put the FUN in FUNdraiser! Tickets available until through Friday 11/8. Click here to buy tickets.
- Pancake Breakfast: Saturday, November 16
- Use the following link to sign up to attend the pancake breakfast - free for everyone!
- You can also sign up to donate items or your time at the event.
- https://kingelementarypto.membershiptoolkit.com/volunteer/139314
- Hygge House Book Fair:
- online sales - November 13-30
- Shop in person at the Pancake Breakfast!
- in person sales - November18-22
- PTO Meeting: Thursday, December 12 6:30-7:30pm
Questions? What to get involved in PTO? Connect with us:
- PTO website: https://kingelementarypto.membershiptoolkit.com/
- For those of you who don't know, the goal of the website is to help families stay connected with our school community and informed about the ongoing community and fundraising events hosted by the PTO. So sign up to join the school directory to connect with other families and receive updates from the PTO.
- PTO Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PTOKingElementary
- PTO e-board:
- Co-Presidents - Jessica Spaman & Farida Dhilla - ptokingelementary@gmail.com
- VP of Community Relations - Elliot Stiert - ptokingcommunity@gmail.com
- Corresponding secretary - Sara Brazell - ptokinginfo@gmail.com
- VP of Fundraising - Annette Trossello - ptokingfundraising@gmail.com
- Treasurer - Paul Rufo - ptokingtreasurer@gmail.com
- Recording Secretary - VACANT (This could be YOU! Reach out if you are interested!)
- Upcoming PTO Meetings & Events:
From Our King Social Workers
Please see video of Family Drop-Off/Pick-Up Procedures below
Important Notes
- Please be sure to have your sign so that we know who you are picking up. If you do not have your sign and/or we do not recognize you/your car you may be asked to present an ID.
- You may notice that at times staff will close down to one lane to support student transition into the building; please be vigilant of staff directing you
- Please do not ever go around other parked cars unless, explicitly told to do so by a King staff member. This is a HUGE safety issue.
How to Use Captions on YouTube
Turning on Captions
- Find the CC button: Look for the button with the letters "CC" on it. It's usually in the bottom right corner of the video player.
- Click the CC button: Once you find it, click on it. The captions should appear at the bottom of the video.
Changing Caption Language
- Find the gear icon: Look for a small gear icon, usually near the CC button. Click on it to open the settings.
- Select "Subtitles/CC": In the settings menu, you should see an option called "Subtitles/CC." Click on it.
- Choose a language: You'll see a list of available languages. Pick the language you want to use for the captions.
Early dismissal or change in dismissal plan
Unless a note has been provided with a specific dismissal time, students will not be called to the office for early dismissal until a parent/guardian or caregiver is in the office. Any change in dismissal must be reported to the office by 2:20.
If you need to dismiss your child early or make changes to your child's dismissal plan, please follow the guidelines below:
Students will only be dismissed to a caregiver/person on the authorized list located in Aspen X2.
If a student will be picked up by an adult not in the X2 Aspen student portal then the parent or guardian must provide notice to the office via phone call, email or written letter.
If the custodial caregiver gives permission in writing, a student can be dismissed into another person’s care. Photo identification of the adult will be required at the time of pick up. The photo on the ID must match the individual and the name on the ID must match the name listed on the student’s Emergency Form.
If your student is temporarily being left in the care of another adult, please notify the office in writing as to who will be responsible for them. Leave the person’s name, address, telephone numbers, and email address.
Parents/Guardians may write a note, call, or email providing an adult permission to pick up their child for a one time pick up and NOT add them to X2 Aspen portal
All dismissals are recorded in the main office (or nurse’s office in case of a medical-related dismissal).
When a caregiver arrives at the school to pick up a student, they are to report directly to the main office and are not permitted to go to the student’s classroom or any other secure areas of the building.
Students may not be removed from the bus line for dismissal; they must report to the front office to be cleared for dismissal by an authorized caregiver.
Students who have an assigned bus MAY NOT bring friends on the bus with them to get home.
Meet Our Staff! (more to come...)
Tour the school with ROARY!
Important Information SMORE
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
Questions?
Principal James Bergeron - jbergeron@framingham.k12.ma.us
Assistant Principal Patrick Gilman - pgilman@framingham.k12.ma.us
King Elementary School
Email: jbergeron@framingham.k12.ma.us
Website: https://www.framingham.k12.ma.us/king
Phone: (508) 782-7201