Congrats to Matt Kukucka whose hockey team won the Ann Arbor Fall Hockey Tournament for his division on Sunday, November 23. Matt plays in the House Mite division (7 - 8 year olds) for the Ann Arbor Amateur Hockey Association. His team is called the King Cobras (even though he is the only kid from King School on the team) and they won 6 consecutive games in the tournament!
Thanks to Mrs. Kukucka for sharing this information.
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Showing posts with label students. Show all posts
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Thursday, November 06, 2008
King Students To Dance With Moscow Ballet
Congratulations to the following MLK student who have been selected to dance with Moscow Ballet in the Great Russian Nutcracker at the Michigan Theater on Tuesday, December 9, at 7:30PM. Great job!
- Vallan Roan
- Kallan Roan
- Zephyr O'Donnell
- Vritti Kharbanda
- Siani Woods
- Beatrice Chen
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Congratulations Kobie!
Congratulations goes to Kobie Mueller who recently placed third in the national Little Mo Tennis Tournament which was held in Austin, Texas. Over 1,500 children from across the United States competed in this tournament. Thank you also to Kobie (and his Mom) for sharing his success with us at school.
Monday, August 11, 2008
Welcome Night for New Families - 8/27 @ 7 PM
Bring your new to King student(s) to school on August 27 to hear a welcome message from Mr. Karr and the PTO, take a tour the building, and find out details about daily routines and other valuable information--such as how to get a second slice of pizza at lunch time.
The fun starts at 7 PM! We hope to see you on August 27.
The fun starts at 7 PM! We hope to see you on August 27.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Coin Drive Continues - Shafie's Success
Congrats to Mrs. Shafie's class who has already filled one half-
gallon milk jug with coins! :-)
Friday, March 21, 2008
Jump Rope For Heart Success!
This year, through the efforts of Mrs. Arbour and MLK families and students, King School raised over $8000 for Jump Rope For Heart. You'll remember that last school year, King School was recognized as the most improved school in Michigan after improving 525% from 2005-06 to 2006-07. Nice job, everyone!
In case you didn't know (from the Jump Rope For Heart website):
Jump Rope For Heart is a national educational fund-raising program that is sponsored by the American Heart Association and the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD).
While participating at King, this program engages our students in a physical activity (jumping rope) with an option for raising funds to support lifesaving heart and stroke research. Students can ask friends and family for donations if parents feel it is OK. Either way, all students participate in physical fitness and better understand the value of community service.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Monitoring Technology at Home
From time to time, parents approach me with technology related issues/questions that happen at home between students who attend MLK. Actually, this happened again this week. This was a reminder to me of the challenges that parents (including me) face at home around the appropriate use of technology by children. And there are lots of challenges. In my experience, here are some of the biggest potential challenges:
As a part of the discussion that takes place following these questions, it is often apparent that parents have questions about how to appropriately monitor technology. Of course, as parents of children who are (or are becoming) more computer literate than their parents, we must be ever-cognizant of our children’s on-line experience. Suggestions for parents include the following, some of which are from the FBI:
Of course, at school technology is monitored, blocking software is utilized, and children/families all sign the district computer-use agreement. I share this as a reminder and for your awareness.
- xanga.com
- myspace.com
- facebook.com
- friendster.com
- twitter.com
- Click here for other social networking websites
- youtube.com
- instant messaging from a computer or cell phone
- text messaging from a cell phone or computer
- cell phone usage in general
- websites where children will enter their personal information in order to set up an account
As a part of the discussion that takes place following these questions, it is often apparent that parents have questions about how to appropriately monitor technology. Of course, as parents of children who are (or are becoming) more computer literate than their parents, we must be ever-cognizant of our children’s on-line experience. Suggestions for parents include the following, some of which are from the FBI:
- Communicate, and talk to your child about sexual victimization and potential on-line danger.
- Spend time with your children on-line. Have them teach you about their favorite on-line destinations.
- Keep the computer in a common room in the house, not in your child's bedroom.
- Utilize parental controls provided by your operating system, your service provider, and/or blocking software.
- Always maintain access to your child's on-line account and randomly check his/her e-mail.
- Be up front with your child about your access and reasons why.
Of course, at school technology is monitored, blocking software is utilized, and children/families all sign the district computer-use agreement. I share this as a reminder and for your awareness.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Invitation to King School International Night 1/31/08
You are cordially invited to attend
Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School International Night
3800 Waldenwood Dr., Ann Arbor 48105
Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, 6:30-8:30 PM
Bringing us together. Celebrating our diversity.
Enjoy an international potluck of amazing foods from around the world and Ann Arbor! Take a tour around the world by strolling through King School's hallways. Watch our King School students come together to celebrate our diversity by performing Arabic Debkeh Dance, Korean Tae Kwon Do, Chinese Yo-Yo, Bolivian dance, Japanese Obon Dancing, American Hip-Hop, Indian dance, African American gospel music, Ukranian song, Israeli dance, and more!
The children have been working really hard on their performances and would be proud to share their cultures and heritages with you!
Schedule:
6:30-7:30 International Potluck
7:00-8:30 Student Performances—300 kids in 20 performances of music, dance, martial arts, more!
Performances will be simulcast in the gym.
Please bring a dish to pass (enough to feed 12-14 people)
With serving utensil
Without nuts or peanuts please!
Label with name of dish, country of origin, and ingredients
Please dress in traditional/heritage clothing
Sponsored by the King School PTO
Please mark your calendar! We are looking forward to sharing this special occasion, the highlight of our school year, with you.
Frances Kai-Hwa Wang
King School International Night Chair
Ann Arbor Chinese Center of Michigan Outreach Coordinator
IMDiversity.com Asian American Village acting editor
Friday, December 07, 2007
Student Writing In Highlights Magazine
Congratulation to MLK's own Lily Mohr whose poem will be featured in an upcoming issue of Highlights magazine! Nice job!
Monday, November 12, 2007
Over $500 raised from Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF
On behalf of the PTO, thank you to everyone who participated in this year's work around Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF which raised over $500! Nice job MLK community!
Friday, October 26, 2007
American Heart Association Award
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Update on Measles in AAPS - 10/11/07
Dear MLK Families,
On Thursday, October 11 we were informed by the Washtenaw County Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control new information on the cases of measles in Ann Arbor district.
Burns Park
The "index" or first case from Burns Park originally tested positive but the CDC confirmed there was a reporting error on their end and determined this case was a negative. Because of this reporting error this case is being retested by the CDC and we expect results in the next 24 hours. The Health Department and CDC have ruled out two other cases at Burns Park, but there are still two additional cases suspected pending test results. Students without proper MMR immunizations will continue to be out of school at Burns Park until October 29 or if they receive the MMR vaccination.
Bach
The suspected case has proved negative and all students who have been excluded from school are allowed to return on Friday, October 12.
Wines
The suspected case at Wines is still being investigated. Students excluded from class because of lack of immunizations are still not to return until October 29 or until they receive the immunization.
Angell
The case at Angell has been confirmed as positive by blood tests conducted at the U of M. The test is now being conducted by the CDC for further confirmation. Students who have been excluded at Angell will continue to be out of school until October 25 or until they receive the immunization.
We know that the information coming out through the media is complex but we continue to work directly with the Public Health Department and the CDC to ensure that all families have the most recent information available.
We will continue to send out reminders to AAPS families as we receive information from the CDC on any of the outstanding suspected cases.
If you have questions about your child's immunization status please contact your family doctor or you may contact the Washtenaw County Department of Public Health at 544-6700.
Sincerely,
Kevin Karr
On Thursday, October 11 we were informed by the Washtenaw County Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control new information on the cases of measles in Ann Arbor district.
Burns Park
The "index" or first case from Burns Park originally tested positive but the CDC confirmed there was a reporting error on their end and determined this case was a negative. Because of this reporting error this case is being retested by the CDC and we expect results in the next 24 hours. The Health Department and CDC have ruled out two other cases at Burns Park, but there are still two additional cases suspected pending test results. Students without proper MMR immunizations will continue to be out of school at Burns Park until October 29 or if they receive the MMR vaccination.
Bach
The suspected case has proved negative and all students who have been excluded from school are allowed to return on Friday, October 12.
Wines
The suspected case at Wines is still being investigated. Students excluded from class because of lack of immunizations are still not to return until October 29 or until they receive the immunization.
Angell
The case at Angell has been confirmed as positive by blood tests conducted at the U of M. The test is now being conducted by the CDC for further confirmation. Students who have been excluded at Angell will continue to be out of school until October 25 or until they receive the immunization.
We know that the information coming out through the media is complex but we continue to work directly with the Public Health Department and the CDC to ensure that all families have the most recent information available.
We will continue to send out reminders to AAPS families as we receive information from the CDC on any of the outstanding suspected cases.
If you have questions about your child's immunization status please contact your family doctor or you may contact the Washtenaw County Department of Public Health at 544-6700.
Sincerely,
Kevin Karr
Monday, October 01, 2007
Popcorn Friday!
Popcorn Friday is a monthly PTO event where popcorn is distributed to students during lunch, free of charge to any student who would like it. This Friday will be our first Popcorn Friday of the year!
Thank you to the PTO and parent volunteers Mika Burch and Rachel Sabb for making this wonderful event possible.
REMINDER: Please help me in reminding students that no food is allowed on the school playground--which means all popcorn will need to be consumed in the cafeteria/multi-purpose room before kids go to recess.
Thank you to the PTO and parent volunteers Mika Burch and Rachel Sabb for making this wonderful event possible.
REMINDER: Please help me in reminding students that no food is allowed on the school playground--which means all popcorn will need to be consumed in the cafeteria/multi-purpose room before kids go to recess.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Picture Day is Friday, September 28
Picture days is on Friday, September 28--which is this Friday :-)
For your convenience, picture orders can be placed online at schoolpictures.com using our school ID: AA0404
Of course it is also acceptable to send orders to school using the schoolpictures.com envelope sent home with children. Just look for the flyer about pictures, and the envelope is attached it it.
For your convenience, picture orders can be placed online at schoolpictures.com using our school ID: AA0404
Of course it is also acceptable to send orders to school using the schoolpictures.com envelope sent home with children. Just look for the flyer about pictures, and the envelope is attached it it.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Farm to School Initiative
New this fall in the Ann Arbor Public Schools (AAPS) elementary and middle school cafeterias - Farm Fresh Fridays - which will provide children, for free, a taste of fresh, healthy produce grown right here in Southeast Michigan.
Students will find these items available either on the food line or handed out by volunteers in the cafeterias. Signs will be posted every Friday describing the farm where the Farm Fresh Friday food was harvested.
AAPS is also are pleased to introduce the new fruit and vegetable bars in the elementary schools that are available to all students whether they purchase a meal or not. The middle schools are also serving more fresh produce in the cafeterias.
Farm Fresh Fridays are a project of the Ann Arbor Farm to School Collaboration whose members are:
The Ann Arbor Public School District serves the City of Ann Arbor and parts of eight surrounding townships covering 125 square miles. The district has 20 elementary schools, one K-8 open school, five middle schools, two comprehensive high schools, three alternative high schools, one pre-school and one adult education program. As of September 2006 enrollment totaled 16,680 (excluding adult education and a portion of pre-school). The district employs 3,000 full and part-time staff members. Approximately 76 percent of the teaching staff holds a master's degree or above. 100 percent of district teachers are highly qualified according to No Child Left Behind regulations. The district serves a diverse ethnic and socioeconomic population of students with over 36 different countries represented by students in the district. The Ann Arbor Public Schools has opened a new preschool and family center and looks forward to opening a new comprehensive high school with with four magnet programs of study in September 2008. Every school in the district will have facility renovations and updates to be completed over the next two years.
Students will find these items available either on the food line or handed out by volunteers in the cafeterias. Signs will be posted every Friday describing the farm where the Farm Fresh Friday food was harvested.
AAPS is also are pleased to introduce the new fruit and vegetable bars in the elementary schools that are available to all students whether they purchase a meal or not. The middle schools are also serving more fresh produce in the cafeterias.
Farm Fresh Fridays are a project of the Ann Arbor Farm to School Collaboration whose members are:
- Ann Arbor Public Schools
- Chartwells Dining ServicesProject Healthy Schools
- Ann Arbor Farmers Market
- The Agrarian AdventureFood
- System Economic Partnership
- Washtenaw County Health Department
The Ann Arbor Public School District serves the City of Ann Arbor and parts of eight surrounding townships covering 125 square miles. The district has 20 elementary schools, one K-8 open school, five middle schools, two comprehensive high schools, three alternative high schools, one pre-school and one adult education program. As of September 2006 enrollment totaled 16,680 (excluding adult education and a portion of pre-school). The district employs 3,000 full and part-time staff members. Approximately 76 percent of the teaching staff holds a master's degree or above. 100 percent of district teachers are highly qualified according to No Child Left Behind regulations. The district serves a diverse ethnic and socioeconomic population of students with over 36 different countries represented by students in the district. The Ann Arbor Public Schools has opened a new preschool and family center and looks forward to opening a new comprehensive high school with with four magnet programs of study in September 2008. Every school in the district will have facility renovations and updates to be completed over the next two years.
Wednesday October 3 IS INTERNATIONAL WALK TO SCHOOL DAY!
This is a great opportunity to teach your child about the importance of daily exercise. If possible, walk, bike or scooter with your chid to school. Join other families in your neighborhood that will also be walking. We would love to see the bike racks full!
For those of you whose children ride a bus, you also have an option. In the past (unless it storms like last year) we have arranged to have the 4 King buses drop students at the end of Waldenwood, close to Earhart where there are sidewalks, and have staff and other parents greet the students and walk with them to school. This fun activity enables even the bus riders to get a taste of walk to school day!
Look for a permission slip in your child's backpack and return it to school by 9/28 so that your child can participate. If you would like to help be a parent walker, please contact Susan Aaronson at 741-9878 or susaaaro@umich.edu
For those of you whose children ride a bus, you also have an option. In the past (unless it storms like last year) we have arranged to have the 4 King buses drop students at the end of Waldenwood, close to Earhart where there are sidewalks, and have staff and other parents greet the students and walk with them to school. This fun activity enables even the bus riders to get a taste of walk to school day!
Look for a permission slip in your child's backpack and return it to school by 9/28 so that your child can participate. If you would like to help be a parent walker, please contact Susan Aaronson at 741-9878 or susaaaro@umich.edu
Thursday, September 06, 2007
Curriculum Night, September 11
Curriculum Night 2007 will be on September 11 beginning at 6 PM. This is a perfect opportunity for parents to become better acquainted with the world-class curriculum their child will be learning this year as well as with their child's teacher. It is also a time to sign up for the fall parent-teacher conferences.
The schedule for Curriculum Night is as follows
6:00 Classroom session #1
6:45 State of School address in MP Room, everyone please attend
7:10 Classroom session #2
7:50 Curriculum Night ends, thanks for coming!
CHILD CARE: The PTO will sponsor child care for Curriculum night Tuesday Sept. 11th, 2007.
Advanced reservations are REQUIRED to help insure there are enough adults to care for children (children 4 years and older, not in diapers please). Please contact KingCare/Heather Brescol kingcare@sbcglobal.net or 734-994-4485.
The schedule for Curriculum Night is as follows
6:00 Classroom session #1
6:45 State of School address in MP Room, everyone please attend
7:10 Classroom session #2
7:50 Curriculum Night ends, thanks for coming!
CHILD CARE: The PTO will sponsor child care for Curriculum night Tuesday Sept. 11th, 2007.
Advanced reservations are REQUIRED to help insure there are enough adults to care for children (children 4 years and older, not in diapers please). Please contact KingCare/Heather Brescol kingcare@sbcglobal.net or 734-994-4485.
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
Fridays are Spirit Days at MLK
Fridays are special days at MLK because we show our spirit! Everyone is invited to wear their:
- Maize and Blue
- Blue and white (King School colors)
- The colors of their favorite team
- Favorite colors
Friday, August 24, 2007
Academic Games Teams Forming Now
Dear Parents of 4th and 5th Graders,
We would like to invite you to an informational meeting about the Academic Games program being offered for 4th and 5th grade students at King Elementary School. This meeting will be held Monday, September 17 from 7:00 to 7:30 PM in the King Multipurpose Room. Even if your children attended 4th Grade AG last year, please plan to attend.
Practice times have been set for Tuesday and Thursday evenings, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM, and will be held in the King School Music Room. Practices will begin for interested students in either 4th or 5th grade on Thursday, September 20th. Academic Games is sponsored by the King School PTO.
We look forward to meeting with you on Thursday the 13th.
Sincerely,
Mike Vanek and Christy Vanek
What is Academic Games?
Academic Games (AG) is a group of games designed to test and improve a student's knowledge in several different subject areas. There are games that cover math, English, social studies, and logic. The primary purpose of AG is to make learning fun for students. All too often it seems, students turn off to Math, English, or Social Studies because they are bored or not challenged by the material. AG helps to solve that problem by making learning about the subjects more interesting and fun. There is also the added motivation to do well in order to succeed in competition.
Which games do students play in AG? *
The first game students learn is Equations, a mathematics game created by University of Michigan Law Professor Layman Allen in the mid 1960's. Players use numerals and mathematical symbols on special dice to create a goal, and then try to come up with a solution before their opponents.
Similar to the popular card game, "Set", On-Sets is a game that involves Set Theory, where students must find groups of colors using set operations.
Linguishtik is an English Grammar game, where students must find a word and place it into a particular type of sentence.
On-Words is a word game involving spelling, counting, grammar, phonetics, word roots, inflectional endings, prefixes and suffixes
Presidents is an American History game that tests students' knowledge of the American Presidents, and the events that happened during their presidencies.
In Propaganda, students learn to recognize and understand different techniques of persuasion.
Wff N' Proof is a game of symbolic logic, where students must construct proofs to prove logical arguments that they create.
In World Card, students must research a particular topic and create a reference book to be used in competitions.
(These brief game descriptions came from the Michigan League of Academic Games website: mlagonline.com, where more information on games and rules can be found.)
* Our King Elementary students will be learning Equations, On-Sets, On-Words, Presidents, and Propaganda.
We would like to invite you to an informational meeting about the Academic Games program being offered for 4th and 5th grade students at King Elementary School. This meeting will be held Monday, September 17 from 7:00 to 7:30 PM in the King Multipurpose Room. Even if your children attended 4th Grade AG last year, please plan to attend.
Practice times have been set for Tuesday and Thursday evenings, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM, and will be held in the King School Music Room. Practices will begin for interested students in either 4th or 5th grade on Thursday, September 20th. Academic Games is sponsored by the King School PTO.
We look forward to meeting with you on Thursday the 13th.
Sincerely,
Mike Vanek and Christy Vanek
What is Academic Games?
Academic Games (AG) is a group of games designed to test and improve a student's knowledge in several different subject areas. There are games that cover math, English, social studies, and logic. The primary purpose of AG is to make learning fun for students. All too often it seems, students turn off to Math, English, or Social Studies because they are bored or not challenged by the material. AG helps to solve that problem by making learning about the subjects more interesting and fun. There is also the added motivation to do well in order to succeed in competition.
Which games do students play in AG? *
The first game students learn is Equations, a mathematics game created by University of Michigan Law Professor Layman Allen in the mid 1960's. Players use numerals and mathematical symbols on special dice to create a goal, and then try to come up with a solution before their opponents.
Similar to the popular card game, "Set", On-Sets is a game that involves Set Theory, where students must find groups of colors using set operations.
Linguishtik is an English Grammar game, where students must find a word and place it into a particular type of sentence.
On-Words is a word game involving spelling, counting, grammar, phonetics, word roots, inflectional endings, prefixes and suffixes
Presidents is an American History game that tests students' knowledge of the American Presidents, and the events that happened during their presidencies.
In Propaganda, students learn to recognize and understand different techniques of persuasion.
Wff N' Proof is a game of symbolic logic, where students must construct proofs to prove logical arguments that they create.
In World Card, students must research a particular topic and create a reference book to be used in competitions.
(These brief game descriptions came from the Michigan League of Academic Games website: mlagonline.com, where more information on games and rules can be found.)
* Our King Elementary students will be learning Equations, On-Sets, On-Words, Presidents, and Propaganda.
Saturday, May 26, 2007
End Of School Year Behavior
As we wind down the school year, it is always important to note that children can feel quite a bit of anxiety. Maybe it is the warmer weather or uneasiness about the changes looming ahead. At school, this can manifest in behavior that is out of the ordinary—not following basic rules, moodiness, quiet, frequent disagreements with peers (or even the teachers or principal). Teachers and I are watchful and we intervene if something comes up, often through discussion with an individual who needs extra support but sometimes with a larger group if that is needed or is most appropriate.
I am sharing this information now after noticing an increase in the number of students who are showing behaviors that shout, “I’m needing a little help here,” or “I think it is time we sat down and talked for a few minutes.” I know the behavior/anxiety is somewhat typical as it is a pattern I’ve seen over the years. I’ve also noticed it helps if, when something is noticed, we talk about it with our children. I hope this helps over the next few weeks of school and as we get summer vacation started.
I am sharing this information now after noticing an increase in the number of students who are showing behaviors that shout, “I’m needing a little help here,” or “I think it is time we sat down and talked for a few minutes.” I know the behavior/anxiety is somewhat typical as it is a pattern I’ve seen over the years. I’ve also noticed it helps if, when something is noticed, we talk about it with our children. I hope this helps over the next few weeks of school and as we get summer vacation started.
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