Hello Killam Families,

We’re excited to share that we had another fantastic week at school! We kicked things off with our first all-school assembly, where students came together in celebration of our amazing community.

This week, we’ve been focusing on our core values, ensuring that each student understands the importance of respect, responsibility, trustworthiness, fairness, and how to be a caring citizen. We coin this "being TRRFCC". It’s been wonderful to see everyone embodying these values throughout the school.

Thank you for your continued support as we work together to create a positive and engaging learning environment for all of our students!

Enjoy your Sunday!

Warm regards,
Lindsey Fulton, Principal

This Week:

Wednesday, September 11th- Back to School Night for parents/guardians

5:30-5:45 PM- Admin Presentation #1 in Cafe

5:45- 6:05 PM- Classroom Presentations Round #1

6:10- 6:25 PM- Admin Presentation #2 in Cafe

6:25- 6:45 PM- Classroom Presentation Round #2

Next Week:

Tuesday, September 17th- PTO Meeting @Reading Public Library 7 PM

Thursday, September 19th- Picture Day!

Save the date:

Friday, September 27th- Family Picnic 6:00-7:30 PM

Friday, October 25th- Fall Costume Parade (tentatively for 9 AM)

We are excited to invite you to our Elementary Back-to-School Night on Wednesday, September 11th! This is a great opportunity to learn more about your child’s school year and meet their teachers.

Event Schedule:

• Admin Presentations from Mrs. Fulton, Ms. Hallett, Mr. Blaustein, and the PTO: (choose one):

  • Session 1: 5:30-5:45 PM
  • Session 2: 6:10-6:25 PM

• Classroom Presentations from classroom teachers (choose one for each student):

  • Session 1: 5:45-6:05 PM
  • Session 2: 6:25-6:45 PM

The Admin and classroom presentations run twice so that families can attend sessions for numerous students. Both sessions include the same content. We ask that you please respect the 6:45 pm end time, so our dedicated educators can get home to their families and get some rest!

We look forward to seeing you on September 11th!

Kindergarten students in Ms.Cole's room were independently helping each other understand how much longer the day was this week. Mrs. Goldner went in after lunch and heard a kindergartener ask how much longer there was left in the day. Another student pointed to the schedule (bottom pic) and said "Look, there are only 6 things left!"

Removing each item as it is completed helps students "see" how much time is left in the day. Processing time is a high-level skill that many children of all ages/abilities need help understanding. Visualizing the passing of time in this way supports them in developing a sense of time. This could even become a class job or at home job for someone who may need extra support in this area 🙂

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.

Tackling the Patterns of Anxiety, Depression and Avoidance:

Come join us virtually for a presentation by Lynn Lyons on Tackling the Patterns of Anxiety, Depression, and Avoidance. She will share the following. Registration is required for this event.

• Strategies for managing anxiety, moods, and social pressures, including school avoidance;

• Strategies for prevention and collaboration;

• What may make problems worse;

• What are better approaches

• Please click here to register for this virtual event with Lynn Lyons.

Team Chair Meet and Greet

In person on Wed., Sept 25th at the Reading Public Library

Refreshments provided. Registration requested.

Please click here to register

Past Events:

Recorded events that’s available on the Reading SEPAC Website:

The New IEP Presentation

MCAS & Students with Disabilities Presentation

Multi Tiered System of Support (MTSS) Presentation

• Review tiered system of supports and provide examples

• Outline effective communication channels with your team and school

***Should you wish to reach out to Reading SEPAC anonymously, please use this form

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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