Principal's Corner

Good Afternoon Killam Families,

I cannot believe it is already March! Where has the time gone?!

This week is Read Across America Week! Reading both in and out of school is so important! The gift of teaching our students vocabulary is one of the top indicators for future student success. We encourage you and your children to read at home together and we will keep reading together during our reading lab blocks at school!

On Friday your child is invited to dress like their favorite book character to celebrate! Next week we will have some community readers supported through our awesome PTO. Stay tuned to hear about our readathon event and additional ways you can support your growing reader at home.

All the best,

Lindsey Fulton, Principal

DIBELS Information for Families:

Members of the reading teams from Wakefield and Reading recorded an informational video to share about early literacy screening and how to interpret the DIBELS Home Report that is sent home to families. You can find the recording using this link and password:

• Recording: DIBELS Information for Families
• Passcode: QxDK8E$Y

This Week:

Friday, March 7th- Dress Like Your Favorite Book Character Day!

Next Week:

Monday, March 10th- NO SCHOOL- Professional Development

Tuesday, March 11th- Kindergarten Field Trip

Tuesday, March 11th- PTO Meeting 7 PM

Wednesday, March 12th- 5th Grade Field Trip

Wednesday, March 12th- Mathnasium Night!

Looking Ahead

Friday, March 21st- Report Cards uploaded to the portal

Our students loved this assembly and learned alot about what it takes to be an author! They were encouraged to keep writing and diving deep into their imagination! If you purchased a book, they will be sent home soon after Scott is able to sign them all! I will message everyone when they are coming home!

To learn more about Reading SEPAC, please visit our website: Reading SEPAC Website

Should you wish to receive our monthly newsletter, please send an email to SEPACReading@gmail.com

Please note that Reading SEPAC IS OPEN TO ALL parents/caregivers and not only families who have a child with special needs as we offer various opportunities to connect with other families and provide learning experiences.

Special Education Budget Review and SEPAC Business Meeting:

Wed, March 19th, 7pm (Online)

Philip Littlehale, Interim Director of Finance and Operations, will be presenting the Special Education Budget at the next SEPAC business meeting.

• Changes between the 2024/25 and 2025/26 Special Education Budget

• Special Education Budget funding priorities for the next school year

• Opportunity for parents to ask questions

If you attend only one SEPAC business meeting this year, this would be the one!

Additionally, Student Services will be available to answer your questions regarding the changes in Special Education or other special education related questions you may have.

Registration will be required to receive the zoom link for the business meeting and to submit questions anonymously to both Student Services and Phil Littlehale in advance.

Register for the Reading SEPAC Business meeting and Special Education Budget Review.

Social Emotional Learning:

Wed, March 26th, 7pm (Online)

Social-emotional learning is the process of developing the self awareness, self control, and interpersonal skills that are vital for school, work, and life success.

Registration Link: https://fcsn.org/event/reading-social-emotional-learning/

Reading METCO is excited to announce that we will be hosting a roller-skating event for our elementary, middle and high school students and parents at Roller World in Saugus on Thursday March 20th, from 5:00pm-7:00pm. This event is free! This will be a fun opportunity for students to hangout and mingle after school hours. This allows space Reading and Boston resident parents to meet and engage with one another. Pizza and drinks will be provided. If you are a parent unable to attend, please feel free to send your child with money to buy any additional items that they may want. Please also keep in mind that we are not responsible for your child's money if they do bring it.

You must register for this event as it is on a first come first serve basis. Here is the link to register for this event- Roller World Registration Link

Details for Roller World--

Date: Thursday March 20th, 2025

Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm

Where: Roller World, Saugus, MA- 425R Broadway, Saugus, MA, 01906

BOSTON RESIDENT PARENTS/STUDENTS- this next message is for you-

If you would like your child to attend this event, you must sign your child up through the link provided in this email. If you do not want/signup your child for this event, the school bus will still be taking your child home at the regular afterschool time of 2:30pm. Additionally, if your child will be attending this event and you're unable to pick your child up by 7:00pm, METCO will be providing transportation back to Boston. However, as their parents/guardians, if you're able to come join the event, we would love that!

As always, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Kindly,

Jerika and Cindy

Email: lindsey.fulton@reading.k12.ma.us
Website: https://killam.reading.k12.ma.us/en-US
Location: 333 Charles Street, Reading, MA, USA
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