Sunday, June 12, 2011

Congratulations to the King Science Olympiad Team!

The Washtenaw Elementary Science Olympiad (WESO) was held on June 10-11th, 2011. WESO is the largest of the elementary-level Science Olympiads nationally, with 24 schools competing. The combined efforts of ALL of our students resulted in King school winning 2nd place team trophies for BOTH the lower (2nd/3rd grades) and upper (4th/5thgrades) levels!
 
In addition, King students earned medals in the following events:
 
1st place:  2nd grade Barge Building, 3rd grade Estimania, 3rd and 4th grade Water Rockets, 3rd and 4th grade Write It-Build It, 5th grade Potions
 
2nd place:  4th grade Estimania, 5th grade Science Jeopardy, 5th grade Write It-Build It
 
3rd place:  2nd grade Estimania, 3rd grade Puff Mobiles, 4th grade Pentathlon
 
4th place:  3rd grade In Bloom, 3rd grade Pentathlon, 3rd and 4th grade Rock Hunter, 5th grade Estimania
 
5th place:  2nd grade Map Reading
 
Please congratulate all our students and coaches for all their hard work!
 
Vivian Lin and Erika Levin
Co-Head Coaches

Saturday, June 11, 2011

King eNotes 6/10/2011


June 13, 2011

REMINDER:  School ends at 11:51 AM on Friday.  All students go home at 11:51 on Friday. 

Calendar

Monday, June 13, 2011
·    11:30 – 3:00 - Mr. Clarkson and Miss Harris' Classes to Windemere Park

Tuesday, June 14, 2011
·    11:30 – 3:00 - Mr. Clarkson and Miss Harris' Classes to Windemere Park
·    12:30 – 3:30 - Mrs. Gatonez's Class to Larchmont Park
·    7:00 – 8:00 PM – PTO meets

Wednesday, June 15, 2011
·    Today - Fourth and Fifth Grade Classes to Fuller Pool
·    11:00 – 2:00 - Mr. Huyck's Class to Windemere Park

Thursday, June 16, 2011
·    11:30 – 3:30 - (Rain Date) Mrs. Gracey's Class to Windemere Park
·    6:30 – 7:30 PM – Fifth Grade Graduation

Friday, June 17, 2011
·    Last day of the school year – Half-day.  School ends at 11:51 AM.
·    Report cards go home today.



News and Information

Thank You! From Mr. Karr
I deeply appreciate the support for the work we've done together at King School over the last six years.  Thank you King students, teachers and parents!  I will remember my time at King School fondly and will look forward to seeing all of you in and around Ann Arbor in the years to come.
Sincerely,
Kevin

Jalen Yockey is the overall winner of the 2011 MAEA YAM Sargent Art Contest!

Jalen, his parent and Ms.Wayne won an all expense paid trip to New York on July 15th, 16th and 17th, 2011. They will be on The CBS Early Show on Saturday July 16th, 2011 at 7:15 am, so plan to watch or set your DVD players to record.

Friday, June 10, 2011

Thank You! From Mr. Karr


Dear King Community,
I deeply appreciate the support for the work we’ve done together at King School over the last six years.  Thank you King students, teachers and parents!  I will remember my time at King School fondly and will look forward to seeing all of you in and around Ann Arbor in the years to come.

Sincerely,
Kevin
 

Jalen Yockey is the overall winner of the 2011 MAEA YAM Sargent Art Contest!


Jalen, his parent and Ms.Wayne won an all expense paid trip to New York on July 15th, 16th and 17th, 2011. They will be on The CBS Early Show on Saturday July 16th, 2011 at 7:15 am, so plan to watch or set your DVD players to record.

The Lino-Cut print that won Jalen the award is shown below.

The Ice Cream Social Is On! . . . Inside!

After looking at the weather situation, we've decided to move the ice cream social inside King School this evening. 

What you need to know:

1.  Arrive no earlier than 6 PM, please.  The fun tonight ends at 8 PM.

2.  No Parking In Front Of King School.  Drop off in front of school is fine, but plans to park on Waldenwood Drive.

3.  Check in at the front doors (same place we checked in during the Silent Auction)

4.  Games will be in the school hallways

5.  The moonwalk and cakewalk will be in the multipurpose room

6.  Food and drinks in the gym (and the gym only, please)

Students will be excited tonight, I'm sure.  Our indoor setup tonight may require greater parent awareness of where children are and supervision of children than during previous ice cream social events.  It might help if you remind your children that Mr. Karr expects them to have excellent behavior tonight.  Thank you for your help.

Sincerely,

Kevin

Thursday, June 09, 2011

Ice Cream Social Reminders

Dear King Families,

I am looking forward to the ice cream social tomorrow evening.  I hope you'll be able to attend--rain or shine--beginning at 6 PM.

Parking:  As always, no parking in the front of King School.  The front drive is for drop-off only. Please plan to park on Waldenwood Drive.

Safety: 
1.  In case of severe weather, either move inside the school to an area away from windows (music room, interior corridors, bathrooms.
2.  I am asking parents watch children carefully this evening.  Last year, non-King student behavior was unruly, and it resulted in a King student being hurt.  Thank you.

See you tomorrow - wearing Maize and Blue!
Kevin

Monday, June 06, 2011

Mr. Karr's May Newsletter Article

May 2011
 
Dear King Families,
 
As we begin to close this school year, I look back at the last six years I've spent at King School with great fondness.  We've worked very hard to leverage change in areas where change was needed.  In particular our work in classrooms and with families around writing stands out.  In addition, I know the King staff and the School Improvement Team has supported learning strategies that support learning for all students – including students who have struggled in any given subject area.  Looking over the growth that has occurred, I am amazed.  I have a feeling of overwhelming appreciation for the focus on and support of learning that the King community has shown.
 
MEAP Achievement
In case you missed my previous eNotes communication about our MEAP progress at King, here is the current situation based on the fall 2010 MEAP achievement scores.  Reading and math tests are given to all 3rd – 5th grade students, writing is given to only 4th grade students, and science is given to only 5th grade students.  We are very, very proud of King students and how they performed on the test. We analyze the data from the test to help us understand what is needed next in our teaching.
 
3rd Grade
Reading - 96% proficient, 73% advanced
Math - 100% proficient, 84% advanced

4th Grade
Reading - 99% proficient, 70% advanced
Writing - 91% proficient, 42% advanced
Math - 97% proficient, 87% advanced

5th Grade
Reading - 97% proficient, 88% advanced
Math - 99% proficient, 91% advanced
Science - 92% proficient, 78% advanced
 
Based on the 2010 MEAP, Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School ranks as the sixth highest scoring elementary school and the twelfth highest scoring school overall in the State of Michigan.  We are a strong school community and these scores are certainly reflective of the commitment that exists from all stakeholders in the community to providing excellence in education.  
 
Thank you to the King staff and parents for their work in supporting our students.  Most of all, congratulations to our students for their fine efforts!!! 
 
Planning For 2011-12
Planning for next school year is in full swing, and this year things are certainly more complex as we come face to face with budget realities.  As I look at next school year at King, I am planning to start the school year with one less teacher than the 2010-11 school year, which is similar to what other Ann Arbor elementary schools are facing as well.  This is a direct impact of the budget complexities the district is—and has—been facing.  However, it is not clear exactly how this will impact the grade configurations at King.  As we move through the summer months, I will keep a close eye on enrollment.  Ultimately, the number of students enrolled in each grade for next year will determine what changes are necessary.  As in the past, you can expect a letter in late August with important information about the start of school including class placement information.
 
Ice Cream Social
I'm looking forward to the King School Ice Cream Social on June 10!  I hope all King families will plan to attend this annual end of the school year celebration.  Former King families are also invited provided older children act with the Lifelong Guidelines and Lifeskills in mind.
 
Sincerely,
Kevin Karr

Ice Cream Social Volunteers and Goodies for Cakewalk Needed!

Hello everyone!  Just a reminder that the Ice Cream Social is this Friday, June 10th from 6-8.  We are in desperate need of volunteers (esp for the games).  If we don't have enough volunteers for the games, we'll have to cancel some of them:(  All the games are super easy to run and this is the best part of the social for the kids!

Please sign up for one or more jobs at:  http://doodle.com/y3iyyq85tixs7db5

Also, don't forget to bring something for the cakewalk.  I would like to ask every family to bring at least one package of baked goods (cookies, cake, donuts, muffins, cupcakes).  You can make them yourself or store bought is great too!  Just remember to pick up a few when you're out at the grocery store this week.  Drop off items for the cakewalk in the teacher's lounge this Friday, June 10th or bring them straight to the multipurpose room when you arrive at the Ice Cream Social.

Thanks so much!  With everyone helping in some way, we should have a great social:)

Lisa Joseph & Stephanie Hansen
ICS Co-Chairs

Friday, June 03, 2011

Girls On The Run - 2011-12

Girls on the run will begin registration for the Fall 2011-2012 season
next week. Girls who will enter Grades 3,4,5 are invited to
participate. The program combines training for a 3.1 mile running
event with self-esteem enhancing and uplifting workouts. The goals of
the programs are to encourage positive emotional, social, mental,
spiritual and physical development.

Register today through Rec and Ed. Scholarships are available.

King School’s Annual Ice Cream Social on Friday, June 10th 6:00pm-8:00pm

The last few weeks of school are coming to an end (sob, sob) so that can only mean that it's time for the King School's Ice Cream Social!   Mark your calendars for Friday, June 10th from 6pm-8pm.  Cost for wristbands will be $5, which includes access to all the games, cakewalk and one ice cream.  Tickets for just ice cream will be available for purchase as well as pizza and drinks. 

Please remember that this event requires many volunteers and we hope you will consider donating some of your time to make this a smooth event.  Please sign up via the Doodle link:   http://doodle.com/y3iyyq85tixs7db5

This is such a fun annual event!  It's a great way to celebrate all the hard work the kids have achieved for the year.  In addition, this will be our last opportunity to thank Mr. Karr for all that he has done at King.  We will certainly miss him!

We hope to see you all thereJ

- Lisa Joseph & Stephanie Hansen

Ice Cream Social Co-Chairs

King School eNotes 6/3/2011


June 3, 2011


Calendar

Sunday, June 5, 2011
·    eNotes submissions due to kingschoolpto@gmail.com

Tuesday, June 7, 2011
·    7:00 – 8:00 PM - Summer Learning Institute Parent Orientation @ Ann Arbor Open, 920 Miller Ave. This

Wednesday, June 8, 2011
·    Today – 5th grade classes to Greenfield Village

Thursday, June 9, 2011
·    9:00 – 3:00 - Toledo Zoo Trip - All First Grade Classes

Friday, June 10, 2011
·    10:00 – 2:30 - Fourth grades to water filtration system tour at Fuller Pool
·    6:00 – 8:00 PM - King School Ice Cream Social!!! See you there!

Sunday, June 12, 2011
·    eNotes submissions due to kingschoolpto@gmail.com

Tuesday, June 14, 2011
·    11:30 – 3:30 - Mrs. Gracey's Class to Windemere Park

Wednesday, June 15, 2011
·    Today – 5th grade classes to Fuller Pool
·    11:00 – 2:00 - Mr. Huyck's Class to Windemere Park

Thursday, June 16, 2011
·    11:30 – 3:30 – (Rain Date) Mrs. Gracey's Class to Windemere Park
·    6:30 – 7:30 – Fifth Grade Graduation

Friday, June 17, 2011 – Half Day
·    Today:  Report Cards Go Home
·    Today:  Last day of school – Have a great summer!!!
·    11:51 – School Day Ends – All Students Go Home


News and Information

The King School Ice Cream Social is this Friday from 6 - 8 PM.
WEAR MAIZE AND BLUE!
As a result of Mr. Karr's new assignment for next year, he requests that that all families say "good-bye" by wearing Maize and Blue to the ice cream social.  This includes fans who root for Ohio State, Michigan State, and other lesser universities.
FAMILY EVENT
As always, the ice cream social is a family event. Children cannot be dropped off without parents, and parents are responsible for supervising their children (of course). I hope every family will be able to attend!

Online Safety and Digital Citizenship Presentation
Please join the Ann Arbor Public Schools, the Washtenaw Area Council for Children, and the Ann Arbor Police for a panel presentation about online safety and digital citizenship. Topics will include safety, privacy, predators, cyberbullying, sexting, and the law. Students are welcome to attend.

Forsythe Middle School Media Center - June 6, 2011 @ 6 PM.
Questions? Email
uzelac@aaps.k12.mi.us

Ice Cream Social - June 10 from 6 - 8 PM - See You There!

The King School Ice Cream Social is this Friday from 6 - 8 PM.

WEAR MAIZE AND BLUE!
As a result of Mr. Karr's new assignment for next year, he requests that that all families say "good-bye" by wearing Maize and Blue to the ice cream social.  This includes fans who root for Ohio State, Michigan State, and other lesser universities.

FAMILY EVENT
As always, the ice cream social is a family event. Children cannot be dropped off without parents. I hope every family will be able to attend!
Sincerely,
Kevin

From the Library Media Center

We're all done checking out books for this school year!  Please help your kids return all library books by MONDAY, JUNE 13.  They can bring them back any day, not just on their library day.

Feel free to email me with questions or concerns: okeefea@aaps.k12.mi.us.

Thanks, Mrs. O'Keefe