Dr. Koop's Newsletter
May 24, 2023
Dear KRS Families,
Schools are closed beginning on Thursday, May 25th and students return to school on Thursday, June 1st.
Thank you to the many Madison High School students who were at KRS today for the Community Service Day.
The Valerie Fund walk was a great success! Thank you to the students for walking, the high school students for their encouragement, and to the KRS families for the donations.
Have a wonderful holiday break!
Sincerely,
Dr. Kathy Koop
Important Dates
May 25, 2023 - May 31, 2023 - No School for Students
May 31, 2023 - In-Service Staff Only
June 1, 2023 - Students Return to School
June 1, 2023 - 5th Grade More Than Madison 2:00 PM
June 9, 2023 - Fifth Grade Celebration Ceremony 9:30 AM - For Fifth Grade Families
June 14, 2023 - Clap Out - 12:45 PM - All are invited to attend.
June 14, 2023 - Last Day for Students - Single Session 12:45 PM Dismissal
Fifth Grade Families - Save the date!
The KRS Class of 2023 celebration ceremony is scheduled for June 9, 2023 at 9:30 AM.
Summer Programs for Children
Camp Invention
Please see this link for Camp Invention information.
Madison Summer Arts Program
There's still time to sign up for the Madison Summer Arts Program at MHS from June 19-July 14! Students entering grades 4 through 8 can choose from band, orchestra, musical theatre, dance, and art classes. Students entering grade 6 can also sign up for guitar lessons, jazz band, and flute ensemble. Hope to see you there! Please click on the QR code below for more information.
Please see this link for the Madison Summer Arts programs.
Madison STEAM Academy
- The Madison STEAM Academy returns this summer for its sixth year and is bigger than ever before! The STEAM Academy offers a hands-on, engaging camp experience for students entering grades 1 through 12 in the 2023-24 school year. With a diverse range of interesting courses, there's an exciting opportunity for every interest! Programming is offered across six week-long sessions in either AM, PM, or full-day options, and enrollment is not limited to Madison residents. Extended day options and tuition assistance are also available to ensure that any interested student can access this amazing program! For enrollment, course offerings, and more information, please visit www.madisonpublicschools.org/steamacademy
Seeing Eye Presented to 3rd and 4th Graders
Valerie Fund Walk
Madison High School Students Preparing for a Day of Service at KRS
The Importance of Summer Reading
News from the Library
With only a few weeks left in the school year, the last day we will be loaning books is June 2. All books should be returned by June 12. Take some time to look around your home for school library books. You’ll know they belong to the library if they have a spine label that has the call number of the book and a barcode on the back that includes the name of the school and the title of the book.
Summer Reading Program
At Madison Public Library
Ms. Dana Skwirut, the childrens’ librarian at Madison Public Library, came to speak to all of the kids during their lunch periods over the past two weeks. She has a great program planned, beginning with the kickoff celebration, Tuesday, June, 20! Make sure to stop by the library to sign up. This is a great way to keep reading skills from sliding over the summer.
The Summer Reading Kickoff Celebration is, Tuesday, June 20, 2:00 - 4:00PM, 39 Keep Street
Drop in anytime from 2-4pm at this get together to celebrate the start of the Public Library’s 2023 Summer Reading Program! There will be games, crafts, face painting, an opportunity to sign up for the public library’s summer reading club, and more. The first 200 participants receive a tote bag and an extra sweet treat just for signing up!
Then stick around at 4 pm for New Jersey’s Favorite Family Entertainer, Conrad Cologne, who will perform an interactive magic and storytelling program for children and their families! Based on children’s books, stories come to life during the show using magic, interactive storytelling, puppetry, and comedy. The theme of the “Better Together Magic Show”coincides with the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) summer reading theme of “All Together Now”.
The program runs about 45 minutes and is suitable for children 4-12 and their families. This program will take place in the Chase Room. No registration is required, but be sure to arrive early as they will let the audience in on a first come, first served basis.
Madison Elementary Academic Calendar
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