5th Grade @ King: A Learning Community

Information about the 5th Grade Team at King for 2010-11:

http://king2.aaps.k12.mi.us/haddas/

Bravo for the AAPS!

http://www.clickondetroit.com/community/24825988/detail.html

Fruit And Vegetable Snacks Only For First 4 Weeks, Please

Please send ONLY fruit and vegetable snacks to school for the first 4 weeks until all food allergy plans can be evaluated and implemented.  If it is possible to reduce this amount of time, we will send a note and post the information on the school website.  This is necessary to be responsive to the increasing number of medically sensitive situations with which we are faced.

Beyond that, I also want to note the AAPS Wellness Policy covers both nutrition education and nutrition standards.  In particular, the policy states that foods of minimal nutritional value will not be served during the instructional day, including the meal service period.  The effect of this policy will be seen in the food service program with healthy food choices.  In addition, I strongly encourage families to consider healthy choices, such as non-food items, as part of birthday and classroom celebrations.

Updated Medical Response Plans and Taking Medication At School

As a reminder to parents/guardians whose children are medically sensitive, please turn in updated medical response plans from your child's physician to the school office before school begins.  An updated plan is required each year and/or any time there is a change in your child's health. 

Also, as a reminder to all parents, children may not take medication at school unless we have written instructions from their physician.  This includes over the counter (non-prescription) medication.  For families with medically sensitive children, please turn in medication on or before the first day of school.

Welcome Night For New King Families

The King PTO and Mr. Karr would like to invite all families new to King School for a welcome night on Wednesday, September 1 at 7 PM.

Families will be introduced to the school, to Mr. Karr and to the King PTO.

Student led tours of the school will also be conducted. Hope to see you there!

School Calendar Updated for 2010-11

The online school calendar has been updated to reflect district, school and PTO dates.

You can view the online calendar by clicking below.  

http://www.aaps.k12.mi.us/king.home/calendar

Picture Day at King - 10/1/2010

Students will have pictures taken on October 1 this year.  

An order form for pictures can be downloaded here.

School Office Open

The King School office has reopened. Typical hours from 8/16 - 8/27 will be 8 AM - 4 PM.

Families who would like to register should come to school during office hours. Information about registration can be found at
http://www.aaps.k12.mi.us/aaps.forparents/especially_for_parents#enroll

2010-11 King School Calendar Information

Here are a few of the most important beginning of the year dates for the 2010-11 school year:

Wed Sep 1 7pm – 8pm

Welcome Night For New King Families - King Multipurpose Room

Mon Sep 6

Labor Day-No School

Tue Sep 7

First Day Of School

Tue Sep 14 6pm – 8:30pm

King School Curriculum Night

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The full AAPS calendar can be viewed at:
http://www.aaps.k12.mi.us/aaps.about/district_calendars

The MLK School calendar will be updated as dates are set for PTO and school events. As always, it can be accessed at http://king.a2schools.org

PHOTO: King School Retirees At Last Day Assembly

Last Day of School

Friday June 17 is the last day of school. School ends at 11:51 AM. For parents who pick up their children, please pick them up at 11:51 AM.

Thank you for a great school year! Have a great summer vacation

Summertime Tips From the Media Center

I'll miss all the kids this summer, but I'm SURE they'll want to keep on reading!  Here are some ideas and suggestions that will help you keep both fun and progress in your child's reading life:

Check out Ann Arbor Public Library's Summer Reading program.  They do a fantastic job of organizing fun things for kids.

 

Don't forget our very own Media Center web site when you're looking for book ideas, parenting tips, and appropriate online games.  The URL ishttp://king.a2schools.org/king.mediacenter/home .

 

One of my favorite sites for book titles is Read Kiddo Read,http://www.readkiddoread.com/home .

 

And a link to a really in-depth list can be found here:http://www.haisln.org/recommendedreadinglists.html .

 

And the best advice?  Follow your kids' interests and surround them with print of all kinds.  Comics, graphic novels, magazines, nonfiction, series, read-alouds...ALL of these are great and lead to better and better reading.  Keep reading aloud to them through the intermediate grades if you can--it builds vocabulary and makes for great family memories.

  

Have a safe and wonderful summer,

Mrs. O'Keefe

Congratulations to the 2010-2011 King PTO Board!

Congratulations to the 2010-2011 King PTO Board!
We have lots of new faces on the King PTO Board for the 2010-2011 school year!  Congratulations to all of our newly elected officers & chairs!   Our King PTO Executive Board includes:
President - Francine MacBride
Secretary - Kirti Karia
Treasurer - Diana Cucos
 
Please click on the following link to see a complete listing of ALL the PTO officers & chairpeople for the 2010-2011 year.

King PTO Officers

 
There are still a few openings for Executive Board Members and committee chairpersons.  If you are interested, please contact kingpto@gmail.com for information.
 
Have a great summer.  See you next year!

Ice Cream Social Reminders

Dear King Families,

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

Retirees:  We have three four teachers retiring from King School this year:  Mr. Michalik, Dr. Michalik, Ms. Lake, and Mrs. Shafie.  I hope you will join me in making them the guests of honor at the social from 6 - 7 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 tonight!

Kevin

P.S. As a polite reminder, please wear Maize and Blue to the social tonight.  I am aware there are some renegades among us.  In particular, they root for schools like Ohio State, Oregon, Northwestern, Auburn and Notre Who.  They are saying they will wear whatever school colors THEY choose.  The only thing I can say:  If you wanted to wear your colors, you should have stepped up and donated more money at the silent auction!  However, the PTO is still happy to receive your check tonight.  ;-) 

Bald Eagle Stretching Its Wings

PHOTO: Bald Eagle @ King School

PHOTO: Saw Whet Owl Assembly

Ice Cream Social - Friday, June 11 from 6 - 8

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

WEAR MAIZE AND BLUE!
As a result of the money donated at the silent auction fundraiser, please remember everyone must wear wear maize and blue at the ice cream social. This includes fans who root for Ohio State, Michigan State, and similar 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

Great 5th Grade Concert!!!

PHOTO: Million Reasons Yard Sign - Would You Like One?

If you'd like one of these signs from the Ann Arbor Education Foundation, please stop by the King School office.

PHOTO: 5th Grade Concert Dress Rehearsal

Space Camp for 2010-11?

Hello 2009-10 Fourth Grade Parents,

Many people have been asking if 5th grade will be continuing the
tradition of going to Space Camp in 2010-11, and the answer to that question is an
enthusiastic YES. We will continue the tradition as long as parents make
the decision to go. However, to continue, the students and teachers
will need your support and help.

In order to go to Space Camp, parents will need to form a planning
committee to ensure we are on track to raise the required funds and take
care of organizational matters.

Please let me know if you are willing to be on the committee or to head
the committee. Parent support and help is key in making this trip
happen. You may contact me at haddas@aaps.k12.mi.us. Also, please feel
free to contact myself or Kevin Karr if you would like to express an
opinion regarding our trip.

I look forward to working with you and your children next year,

Karen Haddas

PHOTO: Visitor At King School Today

Rodney from Wildlife Services visited King School today after a small raccoon decided the nap and relax right by the front door--where the kids walk out at the end of the school day!

PHOTO: Our Raccoon!

Here is a picture of our raccoon who was taken away by Rodney from Wildlife Services. Thanks for your help Rodney!

We need YOU for the King PTO!

We are looking for volunteers to be President and Vice President of the King PTO for the 2010-2011 school year. Be a part of the amazing organization that provides numerous enrichment activities for our children, funds field trips, supports our teachers through mini-grants, engages the community in fun events throughout the year, and much, much more!

Please consider taking on a more active role in the King PTO. Grab a friend & be Co-Presidents or Co-Vice Presidents. The King PTO can NOT exist without these positions being filled.

For more information, to explore the possibility of being President, Vice President, or to say, "YES...SIGN ME UP!", contact kingpto@gmail.com.

Thank you. The future of the PTO is in your hands.

King Ice Cream Social Friday, June 11th from 6-8 PM

The King Ice Cream Social is only a week away!  The Doodle website is up and running.  Please sign up and help as this event requires many volunteers.  You should have received an email from your classroom rep (except for the 4th graders  - since they will be in charge of selling pizza & pop).  Each grade has their own Doodle site for their games.  

Please go to this Doodle site for volunteering for setup, cleanup, cakewalk, and driveway monitor:

http://www.doodle.com/88u6mmtpdgxrppmp  

If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Joseph (ljoseph38@gmail.com )  or Stephanie Hansen (condales@gmail.com ).

Thank you!!

Lisa Joseph & Stephanie Hansen

Ice Cream Social Chairs

POPCORN POPPERS NEEDED FOR POPCORN FRIDAY ON JUNE 4 FOR CELEBRATION OF BOX TOPS!!!!!

Please contact Rachel Sabb by email at rsabb@hotmail.comif you are able to help pop popcorn on Friday, June 4, to help celebrate the collection of Box Tops.

 

We will begin popping in the Teacher's lounge right after the morning bell and finish around 11 am.

Send Back Your Library Books!

We're still checking out books in the library, it's waaaay too early  to stop enjoying books!  But you might want to note that ALL library  books will be due back on FRIDAY, JUNE 11.  We'll send home reports  and notices frequently, so please check those backpacks.  Thanks for  helping me maintain our wonderful Media Center collection.
Mrs. O'Keefe

PHOTO: An Exciting Game Of Soccer At MLK School

Child Safety Seat Study

The University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute seeks subjects for a study of how people install child seats.  You must be age 18 or older and have a valid driver's license.  We need people with and without child seat experience.  The study will take up to 3 hours.  Pay is $40.  We will test people on UM North campus.  For more information, please contact Laura at lmalik@umich.edu or (734) 764-4722.

A "Tops" Box Tops Contest!

The box tops contest wrapped up last Thursday, and I am proud to say that we "topped" last years total by well over 1,000 box tops.  The contest will result in about $1,000 that we can use for next years programs and field trips.  Thanks to everyone and an extra big thanks to Mr. Petty's fourth graders who were the overall winners!!   They will be treated to a smoothie party.

To celebrate with the rest of school, we will have a special Popcorn Friday on Friday, June 4.   Every classroom contributed to our success this year, and we couldn't have done it without you!

Thanks, and remember, it's not too early to start saving box tops for next year's contest!

Sarah Helmich

POPCORN POPPERS NEEDED FOR POPCORN FRIDAY ON JUNE 4 FOR CELEBRATION OF BOX TOPS!!!!!

Please contact Rachel Sabb by email at rsabb@hotmail.com 
if you are able to help pop popcorn on Friday, June 4, to help celebrate the collection of Box Tops.

 

We will begin popping in the Teacher's lounge right after the morning bell and finish around 11 am.

PHOTO: 5th Graders Leave For Space Camp

King PTO Positions Available - WE NEED YOU!

Take on a more active role in the King PTO...volunteer to be on the Executive Board for the 2010-2011 school year.  We are looking for two people to head up the King PTO...think about becoming the President or Vice President.  These positions must be filled so that the King PTO can continue to provide all of the wonderful activities, events, and more!  The King PTO can not run without these positions being filled.  See below for more specific job descriptions.
 
We are also looking for the following chairs for the 2010-2011 school year:  King Chronicle Newsletter Editor, Newcomers Network/Orientation Night, Green Baxter Court PTO Liaison, Healthy Students, King Clothing/Spirit Wear, Ann Arbor Parent Advisory Committee, Grade Level Representatives (all grades), & Teacher Appreciation Co-chair.  
 
Grab a friend & volunteer together!  All positions can have be chaired by one or two people (including President & VP).
 
E-mail kingpto@gmail.com to volunteer or for additional information.  In advance, thank you for all you for the King School PTO!
 
President - Presides at all PTO general meetings, board meetings, & executive committee meetings.  Acts as liaison between the PTO & King School principal.  Appoints all members to committees created by the Board.  Serve as ex officio member on all committees.  Performs all other duties commonly ascribed to the office.
  
Vice President - Assists the President as directed & presides at meetings in absence of the President.  Oversees publication of student directory, first day packets, grade level representatives, volunteer coordination, nominating committee, goals committee, & revision by-laws.  This person will be the first candidate considered for the President the following year.

King Chronicle Newsletter Editor - Monthly publication about the happenings at King School

Newcomers Network/Orientation Night---Plan/Host orientation for new students on the Wednesday before school starts.  Serve as resource for new families at King.

Green Baxter Court PTO Liaison - Works with the director of CAN (Community Action Network) and Green Baxter Court to ensure that the needs of families living in GBC are met.

Healthy Students - Serve as liaison with AAPS to help promote the Wellness Policy that encourages students to eat healthy & exercise regularly.

King Clothing/Spirit Wear - Selects, processes orders, & distributes King School clothing/spirit wear.

AA Parent Advisory Committee - Serves as King representative for all students with IEPs or 504 plans, attends district-wide PAC meetings, facilitates communication between individuals, buildings, & district administration to create a better environment for the delivery of Special Education services throughout AAPS.

King Teacher Retirement Update

Four King teachers will be retiring this year:  Ms. Lake (3rd grade), Mrs. Shafie (4th grade), Dr. Michalik (5th grade) and Mr. Michalilk (Instrumental Music).  As a way of expressing gratitude for their many years of service, King PTO is collecting donations  for special projects that the teachers have personally selected.  You can send your donation with your child or place in the PTO box in the office.  Use form sent home in your child's backpack to designate your donation with one of the following choices: 

• Martin Luther King Memorial Foundation Project(Lake)     
  Collection of Books for School Library (Shafie)
• King School Student Inclusion Fund (S. Michalik) (fund for needy students to purchase spirit wear, pictures, yearbooks, etc...)
• Instrumental Music Enhancement Fund (K. Michalik)
• General fund to be distributed evenly among the above

 

Thank you from the King PTO.

Bagels and Buns - 5/18/10

Bagels and Buns is this Friday, May 21st starting at 8:20 A.M. - 8:48A.M.

 

Please come enjoy a cup of Starbucks coffee and a bagel in the company of other King school parents.

Bagel and cream cheese - $1
Bun - $2
Orange juice - 50c.

PHOTO: Technology Projects Based On Nancy Ewald Book

Box Tops Update

With one week to go, 7887 box tops have been turned which equates to almost $800 for King School.

Some students have been asking which class has the most box tops -- with one week to go. Below are the current standings.

Overall, the fourth grade has the most box tops with 2294 box tops to their credit. Third grade is in second place with 1601.

As far as the class rankings go, Mr. Petty's class is in the lead with 1288. From there the classes with more than 400 box tops turned in are:
Shah - 729
Teshima - 691
Gracey - 600
Huyck - 550
Shafie - 534
Schroeder - 481
Clarkson - 474
Knorr - 472
Lake - 451
Gatonez - 436

Thanks to everyone for their participation.

Extended Day Option Kindergarten 10-11 Update - 1 Space Left

There is one space left for EDO for next year Kindergarten at King School for the 2010-11 school year.

For more information, CLICK HERE or call the King School office at 994-1940.

Everyday Math Happens ... Every Day

PHOTO: 5th Grade Health Unit ... BONES!

PHOTO: 100 Acts Of Kindness

Extended Day Option Kindergarten 10-11 Update - 5 Spaces Left

There are five spaces left for EDO for next year Kindergarten at King School for the 2010-11 school year.

For more information, CLICK HERE or call the King School office at 994-1940.

PHOTO: The Best 2nd Grade Concert EVER At MLK School

UM BEATS OSU - Thanks Again! Everyone Wears Maize and Blue to Ice Cream Social!

I want to again thank the King Community for their support at the
Silent Auction to keep me wearing Maize and Blue!

I have planned to wear my Maize and Blue the day of the Ice Cream
Social! This is a perfect time because not only can I wear my colors
but everyone else can too! Yes, that's right! Even the OSU fans in
the King Community can wear the colors of Michigan. It only seems
fitting since they didn't bid enough at the auction to put me in
Scarlet and Grey. Don't you agree?

2010-11 Kindergarten Update - One Half-Day Kindergarten - AM Section

April 26, 2010

Dear M. L. King Kindergarten Parent,

For the 2010-11 school year, King School will have one half-day kindergarten class which will be an AM session. Exact times for the section have not yet been set; however, last year the AM section met from 8:48 - 11:54.  

Some families requested the PM half-day kindergarten section for the 2010-11 school year, but that section will not be offered next year.

I also want to remind families that we have expanded the opportunities for a whole day kindergarten experience next year by offering two Extended Day Option (EDO) classes.  EDO classes meet in the AM for academics and the PM is tuition based day-care.  It is a nice option for working families who need to have children involved all day long.  As of this writing, there are eight spots open for EDO next year.  If you are interested (or you know a family who may be interested), please sign up at the Rec and Ed department.  Rec and Ed is located at 1515 S. Seventh.

If you have any questions, please call us at 994-1940. 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Kevin Karr

Silent Auction Success!

The Silent Auction is now over, and it was a GREAT success and a GREAT time!  I'm not sure about how much money was actually raised for King School, but I will post it on the King website as soon as I know.

Thank you to all of the families who came tonight to spend their hard earned dollars to support our school.  You are a wonderfully supportive community!

While I'm writing this several moms and dads are sweeping floors, stacking tables, counting charge slips, organizing bid sheets, and doing everything else that needs to be done to finish a great Silent Auction fundraiser! A HUGE thanks goes to all of the volunteers.  This night couldn't have happened without your work and your selflessness.  As a community we owe you a huge debt of gratitude.  I want to personally thank Alena Stocking for all of her effort and organization of this event.  You've been wonderful!

I also want the King community to know how much the King staff appreciates the support of our PTO!  The funding the PTO gives towards King School classrooms and grade level field trips makes a HUGE positive impact each year.

Again, thanks to everyone who came out tonight.  Have a great weekend!  I can't wait for the Ice Cream Social!
 

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GREAT NEWS! UM Beats OSU

With a combined winning bid of $520, I am ecstatic to announce UM fans prevailed over Duke, Stanford, Michigan State, Purdue, Yale, Columbia, the University of Phoenix Online, and last and least The Ohio State University!

Thank you to all of the Maize and Blue faithful for all of their support! Watch for updates soon on the best and biggest King School Spirit Friday EVER!

Silent Auction on annarbor.com

Just a quick note to say I'm looking forward to seeing everyone tonight at the Silent Auction.

Also, thanks to King parent Frances Kai-Hwang for featuring our great event (and the fun we've been having leading up to the event) on annarbor.com. Check it out by CLICKING HERE. I hear a link to the article was sent to the President of OSU!

Sincerely,
Kevin

PS - Remember - wear Maize and Blue tonight!

PHOTOS: King School Earth Day Activities

Silent Auction Today!

Silent Auction Today! (and more memories)

Behind the scenes Memories: This will be the 1st auction in 3 years that we haven't changed the date! -Lisa Kohn Auction 2008, my first year chairing, and there was lots of tabouli left over. It's my absolute, drop dead, most favorite food in the world. Sleep deprived, frayed, I put the tabouli aside, while I cleaned up. The cleaning crew threw it out. Ugly melt down ensued--through away the hummus, but NOT the tabouli . --Lisa Kohn Sitting in the King parking lot, 3 hours before the auction begins, waiting for a guy I've never met to deliver the hot, buzz-worthy raffle item of the year (a DSi) that I had "guaranteed" I could get. Man, was that close! He finally showed up and handed me a box though his car window-nothing shady about that, huh? -Camille Ziolek Favorite business to Solicit: Washtenaw Dairy. Per Dave at the Dairy: "Yep, just make up the certificate, that's fine." --Lisa Kohn When I e-mailed Terri Brodkey and said "what do we do if we don't have addendum items??" And she very wisely said "you will...." --Alena Stocking Wrestling pencils away from bidders after an auction closes-you'd be surprised how many people try to hide those pencils! -Anonymous table monitor Trying to decide if the Jesse James reference was too much for a "Date Night" description in the catalog . . . then deciding it was all good! -Amy Cell Knowing that the longer the catalog writing goes on, and the more wine Amy and I consume, the more risque the jokes get. -Camille Ziolek (see above) Checklist...Science Olympiad shirt if participating; catalog with your notes; watch to keep track of 7:15, 7:30 and 7:45; an appetite for the scrumptious buffett; $1 or $2 for popsicles; address labels to fill out your raffle tickets faster; comfortable shoes to walk from you car (no parking in the driveway); and of course....CHECKBOOK. Making Memories and Feeling Connected There are so many King experiences to bid on that provide wonderful memories for your family to share: Teacher offerings, delivered dinners, Henna lessons, Lego parties, Moms' Night Out, King Community Partini, Bayou dinner party...it's these things that bring us together and allow to get to know other families outside of drop off & pick up. Proxy Bidders--where are you? You might not be able to make it to the auction, but bring home a prize with a proxy bid. Bids accepted until 5 pm on your proxy sheet in the King office.

2010 Silent Auction Catalog Available On-line

The annual MLK School Silent Auction will be held on Friday, April 23!

You can view the auction catalog including auction items and the rules of engagement by CLICKING HERE!

Can't wait to see you there!

Mr. Karr's Silent Auction Plea

Dear Maize and Blue Supporters,

The annual King School Silent Auction is just over 24 hours away . . . and we have a problem on our hands.

CLICK HERE if you don't know know about the problem.

CLICK HERE to show your Maize and Blue support!

Silent Auction Reminders:

• No parking in front of the school
• Registration begins at 5:30 and the fun begins at 6:00
• Don't forget to wear your Maize and Blue!

Thank you!

Sincerely,
Kevin

Very, very bad news --> OSU Update: The checks (plural) in the mail...

This is very, very bad news . . . we need to do our best thinking and
strategizing ASAP. Oh my . . .

Kevin

On Apr 22, 2010, at 1:12 PM, OSU Parent wrote:

Mr. Karr

Unfortunately, you under-estimate the loyalty of the OSU fan base.
The King-OSU contingent has been steadily organizing over the past two
weeks and has gotten in contact with Mr. Jeffrey Scott, principal of
an elementary school in Columbus, Ohio (I cannot divulge which school
on conditions of anonymity) who agreed to help us with our efforts.
This unnamed school went viral with our plea - sending out numerous
emails, and has helped collect quite a few checks. Of course, this
does not surprise me.

In Mr. Scott's email to me, he indicated that he mailed off the
envelope containing these checks on Tuesday, so this should arrive in
today's mail. I have promised him we will forward a picture of you,
donning the lovely scarlet and gray jersey with smile intact, so that
he can share this with his elementary school. I think you will find
the colors suit you much better than maize and blue.

Sincerely,

The King - OSU Contingent

New Silent Auction Items Announced

New Auction Items--Take Note Proxy Bidders

Just like past years, more items come in after the catalog is completed, OR the catalog has some mistakes.

252 Date Night Package # 4. Now includes Tickets to DSO and $50 gift cert to Main Street Ventures Value $122 252.5 West End Grill Gift Certificate $100. Donated by Beth Kimball and Tom Wright 184 King Wear & Water Bottle--Size YL; Sapphire Peace, Love, Smile Logo $13 185 King Wear--Adult M Sweatshirt; Block letters; Navy/Gold $22 186 Hiller's Gift Cert--Donated by Hiller's Value $50 189 Detroit Red Wings--Thomas Holdstrom Signed Photo Value $40 277 Binder Park Zoo-- 4 passes-2 Adult/2 Children--Donated by the zoo $46 278 1-800-Junk--1/4 truckload of junk removal; OR 1/2 truckload of yard waste, rocks, concrete Value: $262 280 Sweetwaters Travel Mug and Coffee Beans--Donated by Sweetwaters $30 281 Jade Plant and basket items--Donated by Marie Steele Value $25 282 Water Proof MP3 player--Donated by the Stegemann Family Value $200 282 Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL Router--Donated by Suman and Ravi Shankar Value $50 284 & 284.5 Ceramics by Mylinda Balint--Value $30 each 354 Private Gyrotonics/Pilates Lesson--Donated by The Movement Center $70 374 Eco-Friendly Basket --Donated by Ms.Shah's Class 377 Family Fun Basket--Donated by Ms. Schroeder's Class 378 Lights, Camera, Action Basket--Donated by Mr. Hyuck's Class 379 Hand Decorated Tote Bag--Space--Donated by Dr. M. Students--value Priceless 380 Hand Decorated Tote Bag--Sports--Donated by Dr. M. Students--value Priceless 381 Hand Decorated Tote Bag--Planet Earth--Donated by Dr. M. Students--value Priceless

King School UM Fans Unite! - at the Silent Auction

Just wanted to make sure everyone saw this . . .

Thank you.

Kevin

New Procedure for Dressing Mr. Karr in your "Color of Choice"

On auction night, there will be a dedicated "pledge" table whereby you fill out your : Name, "color choice" and how much you pledge. Final tally will be at 7:45 and winning color will be the one with the most dollars pledged. Announcement of winner is at 8:15pm. If your color wins---You pay. If your color doesn't win--Pay nothing.

HELP: An OSU Threat

Dear OSU Parent,

I think they messed your jersey up. You should ask for a refund! The colors are off because I only wear blue and yellow jerseys like that . . . and my peeps will represent on Friday.

Sincerely,

Mr. K

Begin forwarded message:

From: An OSU Parent

Date: April 21, 2010 3:02:28 PM GMT-04:00

To: Kevin Karr <karrk@aaps.k12.mi.us>

Subject: I had it dry cleaned yesterday

You're going down ... (in style)

PHOTO: OSU Fan at MLK - This is what I'm talking about!

Mr. K's Silent Auction Update

Dear MLK Families,

If you are a University of Michigan fan, graduate, or supporter, I want to make you aware of something disturbing that is happening at King School. CLICK HERE.

This is obviously unacceptable, so we need to get organized before the Silent Auction this Friday at 6 PM. CLICK HERE to show your support!

Sincerely,
Kevin

Silent Auction Countdown - 3 Days!

Martin Luther King School

Silent Auction Countdown- 3 Days (read about some auction memories)

Favorite Items:  We have annual favorite items -According to our kids, we always aim for the world's best hummus in monthly installments from Lisa K.; Mom parties and soccer cakes from Amy C.; parties from King parents; and flowers from Mrs. Vanek's garden.  We feel we get a little more connected through food and flowers with the King Community!  Yummm! -- Diana Wong   There was Mrs. Jarjoura's  Webkinz basket three years ago ( when Webkinz were a really hot ticket among the grade school crowd).  Every little girl was ooogling over it.  I would love to know what that went for. -- Laura Boudette   Our first Zap Zone auction ended up with all of the King students and teachers working together to defend ourselves against a group of students from another school.   It was SO much fun! --Sandra Michalik   My favorite auction memories are:  bidding with another couple on a fabulous Indian dinner!  My husband would say, going in with a couple of other guys on the  Red Wings tickets. --Lisa Joseph   My favorite auction memory is the time I tried very hard to win "Limousine lunch with Mr. Karr" for my son. I hovered around the table till the last second. I won it. A few minutes later, I was told "Your son won the raffle---Lunch with Mr. Karr" My son won the same item!!??"  --Lily Au   Taking eight kids each year on the Limo Lunch with Mr. Karr! --Mr Karr   The awesome Indian Cuisine we enjoyed based on a winning bid. --Reates Curry   I remember bidding on a beautiful bag from India.  I was amazed I got it, and treasure it to this day. --Sandra Michalik   In 2009  Kevin Karr was coveting the authentic UM hockey jersey... but Joel Gechter won it...everyone wondered WWKD?  Turns out Joel was the "beard" for Kevin and Mr. Karr was one happy man that night.--Lisa Kohn   Knowing Joel Gechter was bidding on the UM Hockey Jersey on my behalf in 2009 . . . and winning it. --Mr Karr   My favorite memory is the first Mom's night out party.  Kim Markey was such a great host (and her house so beautiful!)  I met lots of Moms whose kids are in different grades that I never would have met otherwise.  Lots of laughs that night! --Sarah Hemlich I don't have one time that stands out over the other.  (I've done a baseball card bid where I went to visit another child at his home and go over baseball cards and give him some at the end.  I've also done lunches with the kids.)  The only thing I can say is it's fun to interact with the kids every year who win an item without the stresses of trying to educate them and get them focused on their school work.  So, I guess the best part is just being with the kids and doing something "fun" with them.  --Mr Clarkson Silent Auction Tip #3 We'd love to see every penny of your dollars go towards student enrichment activities and not line the pockets of the banks.  So, we would prefer if you paid by cash or check to avoid bailing out the banks even more but we'll accept whatever works the best for you.  There are some amazing vacations available such as condos at Boyne Mountain, Antigua and Aspen so credit cards may be unavoidable!   Picnic with Mrs. Gatonez Who cares if there's ants?...it's Mrs. G.! Container Garden with Mrs. Vanek  Might be some humming while you work. Zap Zone with the 5th grade teachers Realistic fiction story...ZAP...Patriots and Loyalists...ZAP...Improper Fractions...ZAP

Silent Auction Countdown - 4 Days!

Martin Luther King School

Silent Auction Countdown--4 Days (read about some auction memories)

Favorite Auction Memories   First Auctions:  I just remember the warmth and companionship I felt as a new parent to King School being welcomed and appreciated by the whole team. --Alena Stocking   I remember my first year at King, I had no clear idea what a silent auction actually was. I had several items I wanted to bid on, but didn't realize some things closed first-I arrived so late I missed the entire first close and didn't even get to bid! --Camille Ziolek   My 1st auction...I was quite the novice.. .I thought "for sure" we won the Holiday Inn night and I was even a table monitor that night . . .went to check out only to find we won nothing.  What a rookie. --Lisa Kohn Bidding & Winning . . .or not "Not winning a DARN thing..... but enjoying myself a WHOLE LOT - I didn't even win the Franklin books.... but had a great time."-- Alena Stocking   The craziness of trying to remember what I bid on and the pleasant surprises at the end when I won things I didn't remember bidding on. --Sandy Aldrich   Getting every-five-minute frantic updates from my child hovering over the auction sheet to make sure we put in the last bid on the item she wanted. --Reates Curry    I like watching people trying hard to look like they're not hovering over a bid sheet, even though that's exactly what they're doing.  --Camille Ziolek   I love watching the students try to convince their parents what is the best deal and what to bid on. --Sandra Michalik   Watching parents trying to block other parents from bidding on auction items . . . and me suggesting that some slide tackling might be considered. --Mr Karr More memories tomorrow.... Silent Auction Tip #2 Remember the raffle.  For just $1, you have a chance to win an iTouch, a Limo ride with Mr. Karr, King Wear, baskets and more! Give your kids a few dollars and let them experience the thrill of trying to win something for themselves, because....CHILDREN are not permitted to bid on table items---Not even a GOBS OF GUM basket, or 200 SQUISHES, or 500 BOX TOPS,or the case of wine! (Parents must be aware of their children's whereabouts at all times)    Ice Skating with Mr. Clarkson Is checking allowed? Hiking with Mrs. Jarjoura GPS included? Pizza with Ms. Harris anchovies anyone? Painting with Ms. Wayne a stroke of luck if you win

Silent Auction Countdown - 5 Days!

King School Silent Auction Countdown--5 Days Silent Auction Tip #1 Study, study study! Study the catalog and make a list of your MUST HAVE items. There are over 250 items to bid on and not even a Jedi Knight could win all of them! Hovering not permitted, but stay close by with your light saber to take action as the bidding ends. Remember that there is no parking in the driveway--that would surely cause a disturbance in the force.

Basketball with Mr. Petty Dunking allowed? Bowling with Mrs. Gracey and Mrs. Knorr Can you spare a moment for a good time?

Wondering About Those Horizon Travel Packages? To clarify about the packages, see this link on Mr. Karr's Blog http://karrskingblog.blogspot.com/2010/04/information-on-cruises-and-vacation.html

Information on 'Cruises' and 'Vacation Condo Option' Items in the Catalog

King Community:

We have had a few questions regarding clarification of the Horizon travel options listed in the catalog. Let me see if I can clarify. If this still does not help – please contact Alena Stocking with specific questions, alena.stocking@gmail.com.

Vacation Condo Options (Page 14; item numbers 201, 202, 203, 204)

· 4 packages – Southeast, Southwest, Florida and Midwest

· Packages are for 8 days and 7 nights for studio or one-bedroom accommodations

o Upgrades are available for a cost to Horizon for more bedrooms

· These packages feature resorts such as Westin, Radisson, and Wyndam – in addition to many other independent options. I think of these as similar to a timeshare you might visit or accommodations you might find while looking for extended stay options. They are like a mini-apartment where you would stay for a week.

· Options are found online by looking at www.rci.com. Click on the resort directory to look around. There are 1,637 options around the country – and many in each of the item categories.

· If you win a particular package – you would go online – look at options and then call to check availability.

· You must book 90 days in advance and these must be used within a year.

· I think these are a GREAT option if you like to be out of a hotel, in your own space with a kitchen, pool, etc. – for a vacation.

Cruises (Page 13; item numbers 102 & 103)

· One is Royal Carribean – one is Carnival – Royal Carribean also leaves from California – this is a catalog correction.

· These are 5-day, 4-night cruises, basic cabin rooms, upgrades available for a price.

· If you are the winner of this item you will call Horizon to see about availability.

· Must book 90 days in advance.

· Must get yourself to the port of call.

· Expires in one year.

Why are these in the auction? Horizon offers these at a discounted rate to non-profits for auctions. PTO only pays if someone bids and wins the item. This is a way for the organization to fill spaces that might otherwise not be used – and a good way to advertise at a local level.