KMS NEWSLETTER

Dear KMS Parents and Guardians,

Quarter 1 wrapped up on Friday with an exciting week of school spirit that included our fall pep rally and home basketball games against Houston. Both KMS teams earned wins on Friday, and our students showed excellent behavior and sportsmanship in the stands. We are very proud of their energy, teamwork, and positive representation of our school!!

Report cards and Fall MAP Growth reports will be sent home with students this week. Some students will also receive a letter about FLEX intervention placement based on their MAP scores or report card grades. Each grade level will host an academic assembly soon to recognize students for their hard work and success during the first quarter, with dates and times to be announced.

New FLEX classes will start Tuesday, 11/4. This quarter offers several additional options based on student interests and academic needs. Each student completed an interest survey to help guide placement, while interventions were prioritized to provide targeted support for learning.

Our next school event, the Fall Ball, is coming up soon for 7th and 8th graders. Admission is $3 or two non-perishable or canned food items. The dance is a fun, school-sponsored evening for students to celebrate together in a positive way. Regular school dress code applies, and students should aim for a neat casual to semi-formal look that is comfortable yet appropriate. Once checked in, students must remain inside the building unless a parent signs them out early. Please note that students with Tier 2 or Tier 3 behavior referrals within one week prior to the dance (October 31) will not be eligible to attend.

And finally, during Quarter 1, our KMS Guideline for Success focus was Respect. Students who earned a Grizzly Ticket for demonstrating respect will be invited to a donut and juice celebration this Wednesday to recognize their positive choices. As we move into Quarter 2, our new focus is Kindness. Staff will be on the lookout for students who show kindness through their actions, words, and the way they treat others each day.

Thank you for your continued support and for helping us create a school culture built on respect, compassion, and community. Go Grizzlies!

Rena Rankin, Principal

Judith Bruns, Assistant Principal

MONDAY, 11/3

• STUDENT GOV'T, 8:20AM, KMS 103
• KODIAK TEEN COURT CLASSES BEGIN, MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS, 6PM-8PM, CHORAL POD (OPEN TO KMS 8TH GRADERS)

TUESDAY, 11/4

• 7TH GRADE HEARING SCREENINGS (SEE FLYER FOR INFO ON HAVING A SPECIALIST FOLLOW-UP AT NO COST TO YOU, BUT YOU MUST OPT-IN.) **VOLUNTEER NEEDED**
• ACADEMIC ORGANIZATION WITH MS. LUCY DURING FLEX, KMS 202

WEDNESDAY, 11/5

• CELEBRATION OF STUDENTS WHO EARNED A GRIZZLY TICKET FOR RESPECT IN QUARTER 1
• GRACE GROUP WITH MS. LUCY DURING FLEX, KMS 202
• 7TH GRADE HEARING SCREENINGS (SEE FLYER FOR INFO ON HAVING A SPECIALIST FOLLOW-UP AT NO COST TO YOU, BUT YOU MUST OPT-IN.) **VOLUNTEER NEEDED**
• KODIAK TEEN COURT CLASS, 6PM-8PM, CHORAL POD

THURSDAY, 11/6

• 6TH GR FLEX WITH MRS. BRUCE, KMS LIBRARY CLASSROOM 201
• YEARBOOK COMMITTEE, 3:50-4:30, KMS 104

FRIDAY, 11/7

• GUEST SPEAKER KYLE PAPPINEAU, KODIAK FIRE DEPT, FIRE SAFETY PRESENTATION DURING ALL 8TH GRADE SCIENCE CLASSES.
• KMS 7TH & 8TH GRADE FALL BALL, 6-8PM, KMS COMMONS, ADMISSION IS $3 OR 2 NON-PERISHABLE/CANNED FOOD ITEMS; CONCESSIONS $1-5, RAISING FUNDS FOR THE KMS ART DEPARTMENT **VOLUNTEERS NEEDED**

SATURDAY, 11/8

• AAUW HOLIDAY BAZAAR, 10AM-4PM, KHS MAIN ENTRY, FOYER, AND GYM
• FREE WINTER SPORTS PHYSICALS, 12-4PM, KHS NURSE'S OFFICE (MUST HAVE APPOINTMENT, SEE FLYER BELOW)

SUNDAY, 11/9

Monday in US History classes students listened to KHS representatives from Kodiak Teen Court recruiting for the next class of lawyers. Teen Court is a restorative justice program that hears real misdemeanor cases involving teens, such as MIP, vandalism, and other offenses, providing an alternative to the criminal Department of Justice process.

Starting next week, students can take a class which will run Monday and Wednesday nights from 6-8 pm from November 3, 2025 - January 21, 2026. Classes will be held in the Choral Pod.

Students who pass the Bar Exam at the end of the class, will earn a .5 elective credit towards KHS graduation requirements. In addition, any work on cases or participation in Teen Court meetings will count towards the US History Citizenship project hours.

For more information see Mrs. Norton, or call the Kodiak Teen Court office (907) 486-3550

You have the opportunity to have your student's hearing screening results reviewed by a hearing professional at no cost to you. Please enroll using the following QR code.

If you would like to help Nurse Amber by escorting small groups of 7th grade students from their PE classes in the gym to the library and back, please contact her at 907-486-7470 or amber.bunker@kibsd.org ASAP.

We had a last-minute scheduling conflict and she could really use some help during these times:

Tuesday 11/4: 8:30-11:00 am and then 1:00-3:10 pm

Wednesday 11/5: 8:30-11:00 am

We are looking for parent volunteers to help make the evening a success by assisting with setup, cleanup, check-in, or chaperoning.

If you are interested, please click here to sign up.

Students in the 7th grade Industrial Arts program are making tear-drop bird houses!

Each 7th grader is making a bird house to give our Kodiak songbirds a home for the winter. All students made dozens of cuts using the miter saw, band saw, and scroll saw. Students are also getting familiar with the brad nailer and drill press to complete this project.

Look for these bird house, and much more, at our booth next Saturday, Nov. 8th at the Kodiak High School AAUW holiday bazaar!

KCHC and KIBSD are excited to offer FREE Winter Sports Physicals

(Basketball, Wrestling, Hockey & KMS Sports)

Saturday, Nov 8

12-4PM

KHS Nurse's Office

***NO WALK-INS - BY APPOINTMENT ONLY***

Must register and get scheduled by email: drohrer01@kibsd.org

Sports physicals are available to both established KCHC patients as well as non-KCHC patients. Non-KCHC patients or KCHC patients not seen within 2 years must complete pre-registration by calling KCHC at 907-481-5000 before November 7.

DON'T MISS OUT! SPACE IS LIMITED!

Kodiak Middle School would like to recognize and honor our military families and connections.

If your family has a military member, or you would like to honor a close family friend who has served, please send the following information to school with your student by Friday, November 7, 2025:

1. Name

2. Service Branch

3. Years Served

4. Family/Friend of

We will be honoring military members in three categories:

1. Veterans (those who have served and are still living)

2. In Memory of (those who have served and are no longer living)

3. Active Duty (those who are currently serving)

You may also include a copy of a photo to be displayed. Submissions will be featured on a bulletin board in the 7th grade hallway during the month of November.

Thank you for helping us celebrate and honor the brave men and women who serve our country.

-KMS Social Studies Teachers

Donate non-perishable items or Safeway gift cards from 11/3-11/14

Drop-off Locations:

KIBSD Central Office

KHS Counseling Suite

KMS Counseling Office

East Elementary Library Loft

Right now, many families at KMS are facing food insecurity. Your contribution to our food pantry can make a real difference. We're collecting non-perishable food items throughout the entire school year to fill our pantry and provide meals for those KMS families in need to take home every Friday.

Drop-off at KMS:

Monday-Friday

8:30am - 4:00pm

For questions contact:

Nurse Amber

907-486-7470

amber.bunker@kibsd.org

• 11/14 & 11/15 - KMS DRAMA CLUB PRESENTS _THE DAY THE INTERNET DIED_
• 11/18 - KMS PTSA Cookie Dough Pick-Up - PTSA Facebook Page for updates
• 11/26-11/28 - NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving Break

• 12/5 - KMS Arm Wrestling Tournament, 4pm, KMS Commons
• 12/8 & 12/9 - KMS Music Concerts, 7-9pm, Gerald C. Wilson Auditorium
• 12/9-12/11 - Winter MAP Testing
• 12/22/25-1/2/26 - NO SCHOOL, Winter Break
• 1/5 - NO SCHOOL, KIBSD InService