Welcome Back!
Dear Families, 

Welcome back to another exciting school year filled with learning. As a reminder, the first day of school is Tuesday, September 6th, with Kindergarteners starting on Thursday, September 8th. A Welcome Back Coffee for Families is scheduled for Friday, September 9th from 8:30 – 9:30AM. The event will be held in the school library. Some staff will be available to speak with families. If you have any questions regarding student assignments, please go directly to the main office for assistance. Brenda Christie (KO Clerk)will assist you. Otherwise, students are to report to the cafeteria where adults will supervise them. Please review the document (mailed home) regarding building access and student safety. 

While the Massachusetts State Standards inform our work, at KO we believe that learning experiences extend beyond the classroom. We work together with families to explore in-depth themes and projects that integrate subject areas. Each grade level has a yearlong project. As a school with a mission grounded in the principles of social justice, we teach students how to respect differences and KO staff are committed to using culturally responsive practices that help to advance student learning. One KO practice is to ground instruction in reading texts that are reflective of our students. KO is also a Responsive Classroom school that has embraced Mindfulness practices. In short, Responsive Classroom is a teaching approach that provides teachers with tools and strategies for creating positive classroom and overall school climate. The approach promotes our students’ academic and social-emotional growth. Mindfulness is a simple form of meditation. Students are taught how to take a moment to focus and reflect – a very important life-long skill to acquire. 2nd grade students will be exposed to the Mindfulness curriculum this fall.
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Summer Learning Time
Don't fall for the "summer slide!" Keep sharp with our summer learning resources. Happy summer learning! 

Summer Reading (Gr. K-8) 
Get the scoop on this year's summer reading program. 
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Summer Math (Gr. K-8) 
Find out how to work math into your adventures with our summer math calendars. 
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School Bus Information
Bus letters will be mailed out very soon. If you rode the bus last year, or are pretty sure your child will qualify, you can also look up the current list of bus routes and bus stops here.



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