What you need to know this week

Fun Friday (Dec. 2) Sunglasses Day: Our KRS students' futures are so BRIGHT! Wear your shades to school today!

Important Dates to Remember

Dec. 5: Last week of Fall Enrichment Classes
Dec. 5 - 7: Winter Enrichment Registration
Dec. 7 & Dec. 8: KRS Holiday Shop
Dec. 9: First Trimester Report Cards Available in Genesis
Dec. 20: Sing-A-Longs for Students and Parents
Grades K-2 9:30
Grades 3-5 10:20
Dec. 23: Single Session, 12:45 Dismissal
Dec. 23-30: Winter Recess - Schools Closed

Detailed Info & Volunteering

Winter Enrichment

It’s time for Winter Express Enrichment, which is sponsored by the KRS PTO. First and foremost, thank you for supporting this beloved program and for your general support of the PTO.

The Kings Road School PTO is excited to offer a four-week winter express session of afterschool enrichment classes. In an effort to offer something for everyone, you will see a variety of classes offered for different grade levels. Fees vary based on whether there are required materials for the class.

We also extend our thanks and praise to the KRS faculty and staff. They make the magic happen for our students and go above and beyond with providing quality enrichment opportunities.

Collectively, our school community is better and brighter because of things like enrichment programming and participation.

Upon opening, registration is a first come, first serve basis. This is an independent after school program and the school nurse will not be present on campus.

Classes begin the week of January 23rd. Classes end the week of February 13th. Registration opens December 5th and runs until December 7th. Please note some important information below, which is then followed by class descriptions and a master schedule.

Download the PDF (below) for more information.

More Information on Enrichment Classes (Download)

Holiday Decor Donations Needed

Calling all parents and caregivers.

We have a surprise festive mission in store for our faculty and students and need your help. If you're looking to unload any holiday decor, please drop off to Katie Zurich by Thursday, December 1st at 37 Rosedale Avenue. Items of need include Hannakuh decorations, giant/large sized wrapped presents (empty boxes), large size candy canes (think five below), handmade snowflakes, battery operated lights, wrapping paper and old plastic holiday decorations.

Text Katie at 716-480-4836 or email kathleenzurich@gmail.com

KRS Holiday Shop

The KRS Holiday Shop is almost here and we are so excited! The committee has put together a Sign Up Genius for parents who are interested in volunteering to help with this special event. Please use this link to sign up.

Any questions, please reach out to krsholidayshop@gmail.com.

Volunteer at the Holiday Shop

Stock Teachers Room

You can help say thank you to our faculty and staff by stocking their snack supply for the month of December. The PTO board will also be surprising the teachers before holiday break with a Cocoa and Cider Kindness Cart and a gift card grab bag. All donations can be dropped off at 32 Broadview Ave.

Cookie Extravaganza

KRS Bakers, get ready to showcase your skills. We are in need of cookies for our Teacher Cookie Exchange Extravaganza. Please consider signing up to donate 2 dozen cookies by December 19th. Cookies can be dropped off at 18 Dellwood Parkway S. Sign up here.

Using Amazon Smile to Support KRS

When you shop using AmazonSmile, you'll find the same Amazon storefront you know and love, with the added bonus that AmazonSmile will donate a portion of the eligible purchase price to Kings Road School, at no additional cost.

Some love from Erin Donadio (who organized our Thanksgiving Food Drive) on behalf of Overlook Auxiliary. For the full version, check out Dr. Koop's newsletter.

KRS Community - Students, Parents and KRS Staff,

Today I want to thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for your unending magic and generosity always, but especially this holiday season. The contributions that you all made to the Thanksgiving Basket Fundraiser, benefitting Health Start Clinic at Overlook Medical Center, added up to nothing short of a miracle.

I have already heard from the clinic director and staff that any mother they call to come pick up a basket cries tears of joy just to have the weight of a few days worth of food off their shoulders. With tears in my own eyes, I thank you, wishing there were stronger words in the dictionary to express my gratitude for the impact that the Kings Road community had on our extended community this Thanksgiving.

KRS Parent Spotlight

If you or another parent you know has exciting news to share about a project, endeavor or a talent, we would love to showcase them in a future PAW! Please email us: krspto@madisonnjps.org.

Volunteer Love

Thank you to Jen Bronsnick and Erin McGowan for an incredibly successful book fair. Many thanks to all the parents who volunteered their time (and their phone’s calculator) to help the children browse and shop. We would also like to extend our sincere gratitude to all the families that supported our book fair and to all those who purchased books to include in our teacher’s libraries. The PTO was very excited to purchase a large majority of the remaining books. Our KRS teachers are thrilled.

Thank you to Lisa Trupia for organizing two very successful and delicious half day snack days.

Many thanks to the amazing wreath committee Samantha Lockery, Jessica Doninger and Rachel DeVivo for organizing another successful wreath sale this year. They took the wreath delays with stride and even hand delivered them to all who purchased.

Dr. Koop's Latest Newsletter

Did you know that our KRS school principal, Dr. Koop, sends out a newsletter every week? It's a great source of in-school information and reminders, as well as a snapshot of what happened during the week for our kids. Check it out below!

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