Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School

Greetings King Families, Welcome to the last week of classes in November! After this week, we will have a recess for Thanksgiving Break, with classes resuming in December. Here’s what to expect this week: On Monday, November 19 , there will be a PTA meeting at 6:30 PM in the Staff Lounge. On Tuesday, November 18 , there will be a School Site Council meeting  from 6:00 - 7:00 PM on Google Meet. Tuesday , there is also a  Middle School Matters workshop  in the Staff Lounge from

Greetings King Families, This week will have an unusual cadence, with school tomorrow and a no-school holiday on Tuesday. Classes from Wednesday through Friday will be as normal. Here’s what to expect this week: Tuesday, November 11, is Veteran’s Day , with no school. On Thursday, November 13, there will be an English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) meeting  from 8:45 - 9:45 AM in the Staff Lounge Looking further ahead: Picture Day Makeups  will be on Wednesday, November 19

Hello, King Families! You're invited to join us in the garden this Saturday for our monthly garden work party! It's always so special to come together and take care of the garden in community, and so we hope you'll join us! Here are the details: Saturday, November 8 Time: 9am-1pm (drop in for any amount of time in that window)  Location: ESY Garden at MLK Jr Middle School   Enter through the Grant Street gate (map: 1327 Grant St. Berkeley), and proceed to the sign-in tab

Greetings King Families, Happy Halloween for those who participate! We hope you and your loved ones enjoy the non-student day!  This past week, we had Parent-Teacher Conferences , and we are grateful for the opportunity to come together for the sake of our students and their progress. Coming off of Parent-Teacher Conferences, we are seeking your feedback while our memories are fresh. Please take a moment to complete this feedback survey to help us improve our model and struc

King News , student-produced with the support of the amazing Abbie Gregor, 8th grade counselor, is AWESOME! The dance program is delighted to share a special surprise that the students and Mr. Acero have been preparing. Please enjoy  King's Middle School's "Thriller" video . Here is a link to a google doc filled with family resources from Yesenia Moran, Family Engagement and Equity Specialist / Especialista en Participación Familiar y Equidad at King: Yearbook Update Do you

Greetings King Families, This week is a short, though busy one for the King community! Throughout the week we have minimum dismissals at 12:15 PM and Parent-Teacher Conferences, with no school on Friday. Here’s what to expect this week: All week long, students will be on a minimum dismissal bell schedule , with school ending at 12:15 PM  each day. For any students who normally eat school lunch, to-go lunches will be ready at the Dining Commons during dismissal. Parent-Teacher

SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS Come out and show your support at the Battle of Berkeley tonight for our 7th and 8th Girls Volleyball teams and tomorrow night for our Varsity Boys Flag Football team .  All games will be held at Berkeley High School.  The Battle of Berkeley for 7th/8th Girls Volleyball will be on Thursday, 10/23 at BHS. Our 7th grade team will play in the semifinal game at 4:30pm vs. Willard, followed by our 8th grade team's semifinal game at 5:30pm vs. Longfellow. The

Greetings King Families, Thanks to all who supported this year’s Fall Festival, which was an incredible success in the first iteration on a Friday night. It was an afternoon and evening filled with good company, joy, and delicious food. We are so grateful for our community for coming together in these precious moments! Here’s what to expect this week: Wednesday, October 22, is our School Picture Day.  Students will take their photos with their PE or Dance teacher. Please see