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Welcome to the J.W. Killam Elementary School (Open Monday-Friday, 7:30-3:30 during the school year.)
The J.W. Killam Elementary School is a T.R.R.F.C.C. place where everyone belongs, where everyone achieves at their personal best and where everyone’s accomplishments are celebrated! It is our vision that our staff will work collaboratively to improve student learning and achie… ContinueIncoming 2022-2023 Reading Public Schools Kindergarten Registration
The registration packets are now available.Incoming Kindergarten 2022-2023 District Presentation
Below is the presentation from November 3, 2021 general information session.Reading Public Schools COVID Health Related Dashboard
Click below to view the dashboard.2021-2022 COVID-19 School Testing Consent
To sign-up your child for in-school COVID testing, click below.Reading Public Schools Opening Guidelines 2021-2022
Below is the Opening Guidelines shared by Dr. Milaschewski.2021-2022 Killam School Map
Find the school map below to help you find your child's classroom.2021-2022 RPS School Calendar
Below is the school calendar for the 2021-2022 year.RPS 2021-2022 Opening Days
--Wednesday, September 1 -- First Day of School for students in Grades 1 to 12 --Wednesday, September 1 and Thursday, September 2 - Kindergarten Screening - a schedule will be sent out during the summer --Friday, September 3rd - Vacation Day - No School for students --Mo… Continue2021-2022 Killam School Supply Kits
The 2021-2022 Killam School Supply Kits can be found below. Note for 4th grade to purchase the list according to your child's last name.Thanks for Helping Us Stay Safe
We appreciate the community effort to keep our students and staff safe by following the recommended COVID-19 guidelines. Each week, Dr. Doherty shares a weekly email update. To stay up to date with the Massachusetts travel restrictions and COVID guidelines, click the link below.Attention Incoming 2021-2022 Kindergarten Families
Attention Reading Families: If you have a child born between September 1, 2015 and August 31, 2016, we are looking for you. The registration process for the 2021-22 school year has begun. Click the link below to register.Welcome Back Killam Koalas!
We are excited to say hello to our Killam students! Check out a welcome video below.RPS Comprehensive Hybrid Plan, 8/14/2020
Dr. Doherty's Comprehensive plan includes the following updates: a. a. Updated Elementary and Middle School Schedules b. Additional Information on servicing EL students c. Updated phase in plan to reflect changes with kindergarten d. DESE metrics when determining change in ph… ContinueRPS Staff Mask Requirements
The following types of masks and face coverings will not be allowed at RPS due to its ineffectiveness. Recently, a research study was conducted from Duke University regarding the efficacy of different types of masks (see link below). What they found was that neck fleece, neck g… ContinueReading Public Schools COVID-19 School Closure FAQ
Find attached the Reading Public Schools FAQ document regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on different areas of our school district. Attached is the first edition of this document. Updated communication from the District is in the Weekly Newsletter tab. Be well.Mental Health Resources for Families
The COVID-19 virus has not only cause schools and businesses to shut down, it has impacted every family world-wide. With the assistance of the Reading Collation for Prevention & Support and our School Psychologists, we have developed a resource list for families who need access t… ContinueMicrosoft Teams
As we move to a more virtual world of learning and teaching, we are shifting our meetings to Microsoft Teams. This platform allows teachers, students, and families to communicate and collaborate in large or small groups, or even individually. Read on to learn more about this tech… ContinueI want to...
see the 2021-2022 RPS School Calendar.
learn how to access the Parent PlusPortal communication system.
sign my child up for in-school COVID testing for the 2021-22 school year.
see my child's 2021-22 School Supply List.
go to the Reading Public Schools' District website.
go to the J.W. Killam Facebook page.
read the Reading Public Schools District Allergy Guidelines.
view the 2020-2021 PreK-5 Acceptable Use Policy
go to Think Central, the Math in Focus website.
add money to my child's lunch account.
see an interactive lunch menu through NutriSlice.
write a note to the office about dismissal or absence.
fill out a Reading Public School Medication form for the health office.
sign my child up to take the school bus.
update my CORI form (NOTE- this must be turned into the office in person, with a valid state ID)
to register my child for the 2022-2023 Kindergarten class.
to access the 2022-2023 Incoming Kindergarten District-wide parent presentation from November 3, 2021.
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go to the Massachusetts Children's Book Awards (MCBA) website
go to the Killam School library catalog
go to Raz Kids Reading Website
go to Typing Agent
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view District Policies
view District News
read the Killam School Improvement Plan
go to the Kids' Page of the Reading Public Library
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go to the RPS Professional Learning Resources during the Covid-19 Closure
go the Aesop Substituting Service
go to Outlook
go to BaseLine Edge
go to the Techonology Helpdesk while in district
go to the Technology Helpdesk when out of district
go to the Reading Education Foundation
go to the Computer Lab Signout
J. Warren Killam Elementary School
333 Charles Street | Reading, MA 01867
Phone: (781) 944-7831 | Fax: (781) 942-9186