Monthly Archives: February 2012

Danielle Karp ’13 does not choose to volunteer, but instead makes the effort because it is just part of who she is.  “From the time I was in first grade I always wanted to volunteer and help other people.  I … Continue reading →

In anticipation of King’s April Spring Event, which will raise money for the US renovations, we have put together a narrated video of the revised floor plans, and a 3D rendering of the renovations.  Please click the image above to … Continue reading →

Students sat up straight in their chairs, with elbows off the table, conversing and conducting themselves in a respectable manner.  Tea and heart-shaped sandwiches were served along with Valentine’s cookies and hot chocolate.  An occasional giggle was heard as pinkies … Continue reading →

Day 4:  Today the groups of King students returned to their houses for more labor. At the Dogwell house everyone contributed to putting down a new floor as well as covering a pipe on the property (again).  In addition other … Continue reading →

Day 3:  Once again everyone broke out into groups and went their work sites. My group, unfortunately did not get to work on the same house as the day before. Everyone got to experience an authentic New Orleans breakfast. Furthermore … Continue reading →

Day 2, (from Alex Britton): Today we began our work with the Children of St. Anna’s Church. Many of the children live in bad situations. St. Anna’s helps the community by showing their children the right things to do. Through … Continue reading →

TOP: The students arrive in New Orleans.  ABOVE:  St. Anna’s Church in New Orleans (Guest blog post from Grade 10 student Alex Britton.  Alex is sending daily updates from the US students’ trip to New Orleans.) Day 1:  After a … Continue reading →

On Sunday, 25 US students will board a flight at 6:00 a.m. at JFK, bound for New Orleans. They will spend their February break working with St Anna’s Episcopal church to restore and rebuild homes affected by Hurricane Katrina, and … Continue reading →

(Guest blog post from Ken Lewis, Grade 8 Dean) The Annual Grade 8 Exchange Program with the Greenwich Japanese School began on Friday, January 27, as 14 King Grade 8 students visited the Greenwich school. The day started with an … Continue reading →

King Community Affairs sponsored a Gospel Night in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Black History Month on Monday.  The Norwalk Community Gospel Choir delivered a spectacular performance, getting the audience up on their feet and moving to … Continue reading →

Maya (top) and Greg (above) Lopatynsky have been competing in the Connecticut Youth Ski League (CYSL) this season, which includes the CT ski mountains. With the CYSL season now complete, both Grade 8 students ranked amongst the top skiers in … Continue reading →

The Vikings boys’ basketball team took on Greens Farms Academy last night.  The boys fought to the bitter end but lost the battle 66-51.  For a gallery of photographs click HERE and for the story in the Stamford Advocate click … Continue reading →

Grade 5 students delivered an entertaining and adorable performance of “HONK! Jr.” on Friday, with all students participating in some way.  It was a  wonderful collaboration of our King community, with each student being able to play an integral role in … Continue reading →

Grade 8 student Eric Knorr delivers his Martin Luther King Jr. essay last week during Deanna Supple’s MS essay contest.  Students were asked to write an essay to explain the significance of the following King quote: “Every man must decide … Continue reading →

(Guest blog post by Christos Galanopoulos, US Chair of History and Social Sciences Department and Model United Nations (MUN) Faculty Advisor) 2011-2012 was once again a very successful year for King’s MUN team. The students participated enthusiastically while they co-authored … Continue reading →