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CANSTRUCTION!
 
CANstruction 2010 was held
Saturday, May 15 at the Connecticut Science
Center. Fifteen teams participated this year,
four of which were from West Hartford. King
Philip's team built a treasure chest, in our
attempt to, "Unearth the solution to hunger."
Working with the King Philip team
was advisor Carey Poetzsch, and architect
Patrick McKenna, from
Architecture for Humanity, of New
Haven, Connecticut.
The event raised over 42,000
cans of food for local food banks. This was more
than double last year's total.
Reporter: Mr. Poetzsch
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KP Students
donated over 1300 books during National Book
Week.
The books will be donated to
Wilson -Gray YMCA Youth and Family Center to
support literacy.
A sincere "Thank you!" to every student who
participated!
Reporter: Mrs.
deMello
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Congratulations to
Wonderful Writers!
Students on the Topaz Team participated in
the
Letters about Literature contest in the
fall. Students were asked to write a letter to
an author explaining how that author's work
somehow changed their way of viewing the world
in a positive way. Ellen O'Brien placed third in
the state for this competition, and Elinor
Cohen, Michael Li, and Sophia Pascon were
selected as honorable mention finalists. With
over 1100 entries statewide, this is an
incredible feat! Congratulations, students!
Reporter: Mrs. Kulvinskas
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King Philip
Morning Advisory reflects on our diversity by
recognizing
Autism Awareness month!
Morning advisories spent the month of April
focusing on autism awareness. As a culminating
project, each morning advisory was given several
pieces of construction paper to create their own
puzzle. Mrs. Ukanowicz-Parrett's advisory
created a Mickey Mouse puzzle along with 2 haiku
poems and an acrostic poem about what they
learned about autism this month.
Reporter: Mrs.
Ukanowicz-Parrett |
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The King Philip Drama Workshop Presents
"The Day May
Saved the Day"
Click for the photo gallery!
Written by:
Melanie Guerin
Directed by: Corinne Kravetz
Musical Director: Joe Ganci
Producers: Patti Buccheri & Jared
Boulet |
King Philip Middle
School Auditorium
Thursday, April 8th at
7:00 pm
Friday, April 9th at 7:00 pm
Saturday, April 10th at 1:00 pm
*Free Performance -
Wednesday, April 7th at 9:30 am
Open to Senior Citizens |
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National History Day
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10 KP students entered the regional contest for
National History Day 2010 in Torrington on March
20th, based on the theme “Innovation
in History: Impact and Change.” Students
placing first, second, or third are invited to
the History Day in Connecticut state
finals on May 8th in Hartford.
Historical Paper:
James T. – The Bayonet: Revolutionizing
Warfare, *First Place Winner!*
Documentaries:
Chinedum U. –The Compiler: The Middleman
Between You and Your Technology, *First Place
Winner!*
Mikayla GW. – Documentary Film: A Visual Impact,
*Second Place Winner!*
Marisa M. – Voyage to the Last Frontier: The
Training and Preparation of the Mercury
Astronauts, *Third Place Winner!* |
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Exhibits:
Xandra F. – Frida Kahlo: Changing
Governments and the World of Art
Helen C. & Caroline M. –
Fingerprinting: Its Effect on the
Forensics World
Remony P. – Cubism
Jackie Xu – Space food: Freeze Drying
Society
Website
Jodi T. –Special Olympics: Impacting
the Lives of Many |
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Be a Mentor
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information...
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Music News |
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The King Philip Jazz Band recently
attended the University of New Hampshire Cark
Terry Jazz Festival where they finished first
among 12 middle school jazz bands from around
New England. This is the 4th first place win for
the group in as many trips to this 32-year
festival. In addition to the band's win, the
following Jazz Band members received top soloist
awards: pianist Tom D., saxophonist
Lizzie T., flutist James Towne and
trumpeter Leo E.
Reporter: Mr. Ganci
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KP on WHCTV.org... Be the Media!
KP has a new source for student generated
news information. With assistance and guidance
from Virginia Fisher of West Hartford Community
Television (WHC-TV) and Denise deMello, KP’s own
library/media specialist, students are creating
video news clips that are posted to WHC-TV’s web
site. To view the reports go to "Be TheMedia" on
their web site or click on:
http://www.whctv.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=169:king-philip-middle-school&Itemid=57&layout=default
Reporter: Mr. Renkawitz
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Basketball Game
KP Teachers
vs.
Sedgwick /
Bristow Teachers
81-81
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Photo Gallery |
Coach:
Mr. D’Addio
Mr. DeWitt, # 27
Mr. Renkawitz, # 14
Mr. Merritt, # 8
Mr. Ramirez, # 34
Mr. G., # 66
Mr. Jones, # 1
Ms. Walling, # 23
Ms. Burts, # 5
Mrs. Aquadro, # 25
Mr. Bannon, # 11
Mr. Duquette, # 55
Ms. Kukish, # 33
Mr. Rock, # 13
Reporter: Mr. Jones
PTO Flyer
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ART BEAT
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The Art department would like to
congratulate twelve outstanding artists from KP
who have been chosen to display work at this
year's town-wide art show, Art Beat. The opening
reception is Wednesday March 10 from 4-6 pm, at
the Clubhouse gallery, a part of the West
Hartford Art League on Buena Vista Road (near
Cornerstone Aquatics). The show will be up until
March 28. Please contact the gallery directly
for operating hours (860-231-8019).
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6th Grade |
7th Grade |
8th Grade |
Chloe L.
Nick L.
Bridget P.
Jacob S. |
Natasha B
Tanner H.
Katie R.
James T. |
Edward H.
Kelly M.
Natalie P.
Venny L. |
Reporter:
Ms. Grindle |
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~ Help for Haiti ~
Congratulations KP! We raised over $1400!!
Once again,
KP's charitable spirit exceeds expecations!
Thanks to your generosity, we raised over $1400
through spare change donations to help those
suffering in Haiti. In honor of KP parent
Dr. Robert Fuller, we are donating the money to
the International Medical Corps. Dr Fuller has
been in Haiti with the IMC, helping the victims
of the earthquake. Many thanks to all those who
donated and helped with the collection.
Reporter:
Ms. Nyhan |
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Holiday Food Drive
Challenge
First Place ~ Ms.
Guidone's Advisory
Second Place ~ Mr. Jones's Advisory
Third Place ~ Mrs. Zerra's Groff's Advisory
KP collected
4,767 food items overall!
Big thanks to Mr. Eurich and Miss Wright for
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Earn cash for our school
each time you clip Box Tops coupons.
It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3!
1.
Clip Box Tops
Find Box Tops coupons on hundreds of your favorite products.
Each Box Top coupon is worth 10¢ for our school. |
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2. Send Box Tops to School
Turn in your Box Tops coupons to the box in the office. Our
school will collect the Box Tops and send them to Box Tops for Education.
3. Our School Earns Cash
Twice each year, Box Tops will send a check to our school for
each Box Tops coupon redeemed, up to $20,000 each year.
Click here for more
printable bookmark with product list!
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6th Grade Spirit Days
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Friday,
January 15 |
Hippie
Day
(Wear clothing from the 60’s.) |
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Friday,
February 12 |
Crazy
Hair Day
(Wear your hair in a unique style.) |
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Friday, March
19 |
Athletic
Day
(Wear your
favorite
athletic/team clothing.) |
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Thursday,
April 22 |
Go Green
Day
(Wear your favorite environmental clothing or just
wear green.) |
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Friday, May 21 |
Hawaiian
Beach Day
(Dress like you’re vacationing in Hawaii- No flip-flops please.) |
Printable Version
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~ Peace Day ~ September 21,
2009 ~
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The King Philip Middle School
staff and students participated in an International Peace Day activity
called Pinwheels for Peace. Members of the school community dialogued in
their Morning Advisor groups about the many facets linked to creating world
peace. Writings and images were created on over 900 paper pinwheels over a
four day period in response to those conversations. The completed pinwheels
will be planted as a "Peace Garden" throughout the school campus to
reinforce the importance for peace in our own lives and world community on
September 21st. Overall, the goal was to reinforce to the King Philip
learning community that anyone can think globally while acting locally.
Reporter: Mr. Keena |
See the Photo gallery.
LINKS:
http://www.internationaldayofpeace.org/
http://www.pinwheelsforpeace.com
Click "Pinwheel Locations" and zoom in on the map to find
King Philip Middle School!
Project Spearheaded by
Mr. Keena, 6th grade Social Studies teacher and
Mrs. Grindle, 6th grade Art teacher.
Their efforts are most appreciated
by the entire KP community! |
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KING PHILIP VS. SEDGWICK/BRISTOW
FACULTY BASKETBALL GAME
KP Mustangs defeated
Sedgwick/Bristow 54 to 19!!
Check out the
Photo
Gallery for pictures!
Yes this is old news...
but since this year it was a tie - we're keeping it here!
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Visit
www.cybercompass.org
for information about
staying safe online!
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School News:
(KP Headlines)
Current
Events, Awards, School Schedules, and more, posted monthly. |
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Current Events:
What's going on in the KP community?
E-mail Mrs.
Pascon with your news! |
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No Child Left Behind Parental Notice
From the WHPS and the State Department of Education
English Version
Spanish Version |
