King News #15
11/18/2024
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Updates & Reminders
- Book Fair this week! (information below)
- Please drive slowly as you enter the property. We have seen a number of cars driving too fast in the last couple of weeks. This is a safety issue for our students and staff.
- 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.
Interview Committees
Want to be part of a team that will help with the process of identifying the new leadership for our Department of Fine and Performing Arts? This is an important opportunity to engage in a collaborative process that will help us determine the next Director of Fine and Performing Arts. Framingham Public Schools (FPS) encourages you to express your interest to serve either in Round 1 and/or Round 2 of this critical process.
If you want to participate in the Screening and/or Interview Committee and/or complete the Focus Group Survey to identify key characteristics and priorities of the new Director, be sure to apply by Friday, November 22, 2024.
Application to participate in the Screening and/or Interview Committee:
English: Director of FPA Interview Committee Application
Portuguese: Diretor(a) de Artes Plásticas & Cênicas Busca/aplicação para comitê de entrevistas
Learn more about the process here: https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/41729005
Mark Your Calendars
November 18 - 21: Book Fair
November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break
December 3: Picture Retake
Are you Interested in Volunteering or Chaperoning a Field Trip?
We love when families want to participate in their child's education! If you are ever potentially going to be directly supporting a student/group of students (chaperoning a small group of students on a field trip for example), you must first pass a CORI check. CORI forms are linked below and can be returned to Yenitza Vargas in the office. Please not, the form asks for the last 6 of your social security number and that you provide a copy of your ID. (We are happy to make that copy for you when you drop the form off.)
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
PTO updates:
- Launch Fundraiser - Thank you to everyone who came to Launch and supported PTO through this fundraiser. We hope you had a blast! We raised a little over $1,500!!
- The Pancake Breakfast was a hit!! Thank you to all of those who attended, volunteered or donated. We couldn't have done it without you!
- Next PTO Meeting: Thursday, December 12 6:30-7:30pm
- 5th Grade Events Planning update:
Hello 5th Grade Teachers and Parents,
Join us online
5th Grade Events Planning
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wed, Nov 20, 2025
This is an initial discussion to review the upcoming 5th grade events. The meeting invite will be shared on the King FB page, but feel free to forward to other interested parents.
Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/txx-jswa-fgp
Questions? What to get involved in PTO? Connect with us:
Our PTO: The King Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is a non-profit 501(c)3 dedicated to supporting the educational experience for King students through fundraising and community events. All parents, guardians, and staff at King are a part of the King PTO, no membership fee is required.
PTO website: https://bit.ly/PTOhomeFor 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!)
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