KMS NEWSLETTER

Dear KMS Families,

We’re happy to report that our recent lockdown drill was a success! We appreciate the cooperation of parents and students, as these drills help us improve our response to various scenarios and ensure everyone's safety.

Additionally, our MAP testing this past week went smoothly, with KMS students doing an excellent job staying focused and completing each test. Kudos to both our students and the dedicated KMS teachers and staff! Test results will be shared with families at the end of the first quarter (November 1) when report cards go home.

Stay tuned for the best-looking school pictures in all the land! If you feel like you need a do-over, we will share the date for Make-Up Picture Day as soon as it’s available.

Thank you for your continued support!

Sincerely,

Rena Rankin, Principal

Judith Bruns, Assistant Principal

This is where we will have a quick reference for the upcoming week. More info is usually listed lower in the newsletter, if needed.

• ORANGE SHIRT DAY, Wear orange to show your support
• SGA MEETING, 3:35pm, Rm #103
• 7th/8th BASKETBALL, BOYS, 3:45-5:15, KMS Gym
• 7th/8th BASKETBALL, GIRLS, 5:30-7:00, KMS Gym
  
• 6th-8th CHEERLEADING, 4:00-6:00, Main Elementary

TUESDAY (10/1):

• OUTDOOR EDUCATION - Field Trip

WEDNESDAY (10/2):

THURSDAY (10/3):

Students will receive a sales packet with the order form, instructions, and cookie dough details.

Blank Order Forms are available below, if you need more, along with copies of all paperwork included in packets. You may also pick up order forms in the KMS office.

Goal: Break last year's record and raise funds for students and teachers. We use these funds to host free Friday Night Live events for all students throughout the school year, help enrich our classrooms with supplemental materials, help stock the nurse's office with extra supplies and snacks, help replenish playground equipment/sports balls, and much more!

Important:

1. Students collect each customer's money when their orders are placed. All money and envelope packets will be due back to their Advisory teacher on October 7.
2. Students will deliver all their customer orders when the dough arrives in Kodiak (expected the week before Thanksgiving, approximately Nov 18).

*Bus riders can take up to 5 tubs home with them on the bus.

*Orders of 6+ tubs must be picked up at KHS. More info about pick-up procedure will be posted closer to date of delivery.

Flavors: Original Chocolate Chunk, Classic Peanut Butter, Oatmeal Raisin Cinnamon, Spiced Molasses-Ginger, Double Chocolate Hazelnut, All-Butter Sugar, and Seasonal: Pumpkin.

Deadline: Sales packets are due Monday, October 7th (only 2 weekends).

Prizes: Top sellers choose first: mini fridge, Beats headphones/earbuds, rip stick, Viper-style sunglasses, VIP lunch pass, Projector, LED Bean Bag Toss, LED Basketball Hoop, and more.

BONUS: Everyone who sells 2+ tubs enters a surprise raffle.

Class Prize: The Advisory Class with the highest average sales wins a donut party from KMS PTSA!

QUESTIONS? Email Beate Daly or Kim Wynn

Trip Details:

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· Date: Tuesday, October 1st

· Location: Mission beach

· Activity: Fishing for silver salmon

What to Bring:

· Fishing Gear: Students are encouraged to bring their own fishing gear, but it is not required.

· Water Bottle: Encouraged

· Snacks: Please do not bring snacks; I will provide them if students get hungry.

Volunteers Needed:

We welcome any parents or guardians who would like to volunteer and help supervise during the trip. If you are interested, please visit the following link to get approved as a volunteer: https://www.kibsd.org/volunteers/

Permission Required:

Please note that students must have this permission slip signed by a parent or guardian to participate in the trip. Students who do not return a signed form no later than Tuesday, October 1st @ 10am will remain at school and attend an alternative location during the 7th period. If your child does not wish to participate in the fishing trip, please let us know so we can make appropriate arrangements for them at school.

Dear Parents and/ or Guardians,

KIBSD uses a documentation and communication system called SchoolCare to organize and care for the health needs of students. You can access your child’s SchoolCare account and complete the enrollment through your Parent PowerSchool Portal or through a link you will receive in your email.

This annual enrollment needs to be done every year to ensure health information and medication permissions are up to date. Please check your email for a notification from SchoolCare in August and follow the link to complete your child’s health information online. If you are having trouble accessing your child’s SchoolCare account, please fill out the attached Paper Enrollment.

If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s SchoolCare enrollment please contact me. Thank you for your time and effort in this process.

Sincerely,

Amber Bunker RN, BSN

Kodiak Middle School Nurse

Old Harbor School Nurse

amber.bunker@kibsd.org

Phone: (907) 486-7470

Fax: (907) 481-2201

Mrs. Lhotka's Skills Development classes took field trips to the Kodiak Public Library.

Students in Mrs. Jackson’s 8th grade math took advantage of the sunny weather and worked on Translations, Rotations, and Reflections outside.

We are learning how to fillet salmon and how to prepare it for dinner.

Silver Bay and the FV June Sea delivered six fresh red salmon.

Gayla Peterson then donated her time to come in and teach us how to fillet and process the fish.

Students in Textile Arts are working on their first big project, waterproof beach blankets!

Using fabric samples donated from Kodiak Canvas Company, they are learning to sew, cut with a rotary cutter and mat, and press their projects.

Stay tuned to see the finished products at a beach near you!

Film Club will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays

3:30 - 4:30

and will last for 6 weeks.

The theme will be: FOOD & FUN IN KODIAK

All grades are eligible to join.

If you have questions, please see Mrs. Kondro or Mrs. King

If you would like to help plan this year's Friday Night Live's themes, activities, and food/drinks, please click this link to sign up.

You are also welcome to contact Kim Wynn at kimberly.wynn@kibsd.org or Beate Daly at 907.942.7927 if you have any questions.

CONGRATULATIONS on an amazing season!!

Here you will find events that will be happening in the next couple of months, but not during the coming week.

We want to give our families plenty of time to plan around our activities and opportunities.

Details will be posted later in this newsletter and/or another newsletter in the near future.

• 10/7: Cookie Dough Sales Packets Due back to KMS
• 10/8: 7/8th Gr Basketball & 6/7/8th Gr Cheer PARENT MEETING, KMS Gym, 5:30
• 10/14 - 10/15: No School for Students (District Inservice)
• 10/21 - 10/25: Scholastic Book Fair
• 10/23 - 10/24: Parent/Teacher Conferences

• 11/1: 7th & 8th Grade Fall Ball

We need all hands on deck to make this dance a great time for our Grizzlies!

Please sign up to volunteer!

https://app.visitor-aware.com/apply/3Z6lrkLXEk

We are always looking for qualified individuals to step into the classroom when our full-time teachers and staff have to be away. If you have a passion for education and working with our youth, we encourage you to apply today.

Our substitute positions generally enjoy flexible schedules throughout the school year, and often individuals can accept daily positions that work best for their schedule based on what is available.

Requirements

• Applicants must be at least 18 years or older.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Background check.
• Online substitute training.
• In-person orientation.

If you have questions about becoming a substitute or the application process,

please call 907-486-7550.

Click below for more info!

KIBSD-issued iPads are to ensure each student has the technology to participate and complete the coursework for each of their classes.

If you would like to enable parental controls to manage your student's device, the app below is free to use and compatible with iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Android.