February  2008

Dear Fifth Grade Parent/Guardian:

The staff and I are excited about welcoming you and your child to King Philip Middle School.  As part of our 5^th to 6^th grade transition process, we have planned a series of helpful programs and activities to ensure that your child becomes comfortable with his/her new school.  Below is a list of dates, names, information and programs to assist you and your child with the transition.

• Transition (Orientation) Night – March 10, 6:30 to 8:30 PM

Parents and fifth graders are invited to tour King Philip and attend presentations about our school.  (Flyers to be distributed by each elementary school.)

• Course Selection Sheet and Demographic Survey – due March 14
  Fifth grade students and their parents need to discuss the various course options, indicate their choices and complete the demographic survey that will be sent home.

• PTO Principal’s Dessert:  Parent to Parent Panel Discussion – April 28, 7:00 – 8:00PM

          Question and answer session with PTO parents and KP administrators.     

• King Philip Newsletter – Spring

KP March Newsletter will be sent home with the fifth grade students to inform you of all “the happenings” at our school that you and your child can look forward to next year.  The May 18^th newsletter will be available on our website (whps.org).

• Fifth Graders’ Visits to King Philip – May/June

Fifth Graders, hosted by the Guidance Department, learn about sixth grade at KP.

• Important Contact Persons – If you have specific questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact:           

Edward D’Addio & Candace Brohinsky - Next year’s 6^th grade counselors

Donna Nestler-Rusack – Assistant Principal

Karen Kukish –Interim  Assistant Principal

I feel confident that both you and your child will benefit from the above programs and that, as a result, your child will be well prepared to enter King Philip next fall.  I look forward to meeting both you and your child at one of these upcoming programs.

Sincerely,

Michael Renkawitz

Interim Principal