KMS WEEKLY UPDATE

Dear Parents and Guardians,

It is with great pleasure that I write to introduce myself as the Kodiak Middle School Principal for the 2024- 2025 school year. I am honored and excited to have the opportunity to serve Kodiak Middle School and contribute to the growth and development of our staff and students. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with diverse groups of students, parents, and educators, and I believe that these experiences have prepared me well for the challenges and responsibilities that come with being a school principal. Over the past two years, I have served as an assistant principal at Kodiak Middle School. Prior to working as an assistant principal, my experience for KIBSD includes gifted and talented teacher for the middle and high school, middle school math teacher for Kodiak Remote Learning, and 5th grade teacher at Main Elementary. Prior to moving to Kodiak in 2018, I taught three years of middle school math in Maryland and six years of middle school math in Virginia. Over the course of my career, my passion for working with middle school students is one thing that has never changed. I enjoy coming to work each day to learn and build relationships with students and staff.

One of my primary objectives as Middle School Principal is to ensure a safe and supportive educational environment that encourages academic excellence, personal growth, and social-emotional well-being. I am committed to fostering strong relationships with students, parents, and staff, and I will strive to maintain open lines of communication to address any concerns or suggestions that may arise. I look forward to meeting each and every one of you and working collaboratively to create an enriching and fulfilling educational journey for our students. I am excited for the journey ahead.

Yours sincerely,

Rena Rankin

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

There have been a few cases of head lice identified at KMS. Please see the attached sheet for what you need to know about identifying and treating head lice.

For any questions contact Nurse Amber at 907-486-7470 or amber.bunker@kibsd.org

Thanks!

Amber Bunker RN, BSN

Kodiak Middle School Nurse

This will be a combined concert featuring middle and high school orchestra students performing classic pieces, several of which the audience will know and love.

Click this link to sign up if you are able to help out with chaperoning the Spring Fling Dance.

Click this link if you are able to donate concession items.

Thank you so much!

If you missed the talent show auditions, you can still sign up!! Next rehearsal is April 11th. Please sign up in the commons at lunch or office at any point throughout the day. We look forward to celebrating your talents with you!!

Please sign up to help with our last Friday Night Live on April 12th from 6 to 8pm. This is a great opportunity for our kids to come celebrate their connections and friends at school as well as to enjoy some fun and silly activities. There are several spots still needing an adult, so click on the link to sign up. We can only have this event with your help, and most of the slots left are FUN ones!! Thank you!

Click this link if you are able to chaperone or help with activities.

The 6th grade PE Classes will continue their swim unit this week.

Students will need a towel, a swimsuit, and a bag to hold their wet clothes.

We will be at the City of Kodiak Pool on Block 1 and 2 days (M, T, W)

Rehearsal schedule for The Hobbit is posted below.

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Tamie Fogle

If you haven't bought a 2023-2024 KMS Yearbook yet, the deadline is soon approaching if you want the free customized pages included in your order!

You can add your own photos, memories, book signing, or design something totally different just for your book!

The cost is $25 Softcover, $32.64 Hardcover the 2 free pages are included up until MARCH 25!!

CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED!

Practices will be every Monday through Friday from 3:45pm to 5:30pm.

Travel 5/22

All paperwork and fees must be turned in before you can practice or compete.

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.

• 4/11: KMS Talent Show Auditions
• 4/12: Friday Night Live, 6pm-8pm
• 4/16: AK Star ELA Assessment (6-8)
• 4/17: AK Star Math Assessment (6-8)
• 4/18: AK Science Assessment (8th grade only)
• 4/19: NO SCHOOL, District-wide Inservice

RE-ENROLLING A CURRENT STUDENT

Visit the PowerSchool Parent Portal by going to https://www.kibsd.org/current-student-re-enrollment/ and enter your PowerSchool Username and Password.

If you can't recall your credentials please contact your school directly.

Select Returning Student Registration

Complete each section

Electronically sign and then click SUBMIT to complete re-enrollment.

Repeat the process for each of your students (you can switch between students by selecting each name at the top of the screen.)

If your student will not be returning to KIBSD for the 2024-25 school year, please let your school know and you can be removed from the reminder list.

ENROLL A NEW STUDENT

Begin by creating a new account at https://www.kibsd.org/enrollment/

* New student applies to all students who are not currently enrolled in KIBSD.

The Good Grade Incentive Program is designed to encourage and celebrate student success by providing a $50 cash prize for middle and high school students who maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 and above.

Please click below to read more about the guidelines, eligibility, and how to enter.

KMS Guidance Counselors would like to remind you of the free VIP membership below, called Smart Social. It's available to all KIBSD families, free of charge.

Educate yourself and your children against the dangers online.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Theresa Miller at 907-486-7471.

KIBSD Schools are excited to welcome our visitors and volunteers to the different schools.

If you have not visited one of our schools before or have been coming for a long time, we have made some minor changes to standardize our process throughout the schools.

There will now be a sign-in binder you will be asked to sign, along with the name tag you are used to wearing. We ask for your patience, if we have not seen you before, you will be asked to present an ID when you sign in.

All non-KIBSD employees in the buildings will be asked to use staff facilities, not the student washrooms.

We also want to say good-bye when you leave so we are asking everyone to stop by the office to sign out.

ATTENDANCE LINE:

Please use this option to let us know that your child is going to be absent, late, or if you're picking them up early. This is OPTION 1 when calling the school at 907-486-7460.

We check the voicemails every hour.

CHECKING STUDENTS OUT:

Please call in the morning to let us know that you will be checking your student out early. Press the attendance line (OPTION 1) to leave a message. A pass will be given to your student so they can be ready when you arrive. You will come to the front entrance, ring the bell, and sign them out in the office.

DROPPING OFF LUNCH/ITEMS TO STUDENTS:

Please be sure to drop off lunch to students PRIOR to their lunch time.

When dropping off any items to students, please do so BEFORE the class they need it, and we will call them to the front office during passing period.