Kennedy Middle School Update

Greetings, Crusader Families!

We have had a wonderful start to this 2023-2024 school year. We thank you for all the work you do to get your children ready for school. In addition to some great learning here, we are looking forward to our Spirit Week next week. It adds some excitement to our September and it's fun to see the students and staff participate in the dress up days. Picture Day is on Tuesday, September 19 and that is also our “Dress for Success” Day! Our whole Spirit Week is below. Again, thank you for all your support. Please reach out with any questions or concerns. We are here to help.

• MON 9/18 - Sports Day or Dress Like a Coach Day
• TUE 9/19 - DRESS FOR SUCCESS Picture Day
• WED 9/20 - Crazy Mismatch Day
• THU 9/21 - Pajama Day (Principal Gieryn's absolute favorite)
• FRI 9/22 - Germantown Colors Day

Spirit days will also be listed on KMS's website and Facebook.

The 2023-24 School Calendar can be found HERE.

• Week of September 18 - Homecoming Spirit Week

• September 19 - Picture Day

• September 29 - NO SCHOOL for students, Professional Development

School pictures will be taken on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, during the school day. Review the information sheet below with instructions on how to order your child's pictures. We suggest that you prepay for your child's pictures using the link provided on the Picture Day Information sheet. On the information sheet, you will also find the link to print a physical copy of the order form and send it with the payment on Tuesday, September 19th.

• PICTURE DAY INFORMATION
• PREPAY -DIGITAL DOWNLOAD

SAM MIDLIKOWSKI - 8TH GR. LITERACY

"I am very excited to be returning back to Kennedy as a teacher 15 years after leaving as a graduate! I am looking forward to beginning my first year of my new journey as a teacher back at one of the places it all began!"

UPDATES - For more information about exciting activities and athletics at KMS, see the following links: KMS Activities, KMS Athletics.

• The Cross Country season is in full swing! Practice for Cross Country runs from 3-4:30pm every day.
• Girls Basketball is also gearing up this month with practices after school daily from 3pm-4:30pm.
  
• Science Club meets Wednesday from 2:45-3:45pm in room E-13.
• AV Club meets Tuesday and Thursdays from 2:45-4pm in room G141
  
• Key Club will be meeting Tuesday, September 19th after school in the GAC from 2:45-3:45pm. We participate in service projects that support our community.
  
• Young Writers’ Club (YWC) will begin October 5th from 2:45 pm-3:45 pm in Mr. Reuter's Room (B8). The club will be held every first and last Thursday thereafter. Please stop in and check it out. Activities include: Writing creatively in different genres or getting help and feedback on school writing assignments. There will also be options for publishing and sharing successful pieces.
  
• Parents, Germantown Youth Futures now recruiting new members. Germantown Youth Futures (GYF) is for students in grades 6-12 who want to make a difference in our community and school. GYF plans fun activities with an emphasis on positive peer interaction without the pressure of negative behaviors such as underage alcohol use, drugs, bullying, etc. GYF's annual recruitment event will be on Wed. Sept. 27th from 6:30 to 7:30pm at the Fireman's Park Indoor Pavilion. There you and your child will learn all about Germantown Youth Futures and how to join. The kids will also have ice cream and play some glow-in-the-dark kickball. We would love to see lots of new kids join this great organization so please see the attached flyer for all the details. (GYF FLYER)

Please be kind and efficient while dropping off your child in the morning. Pull all the way through the circle (by the bike rack) before dropping off. Remind your child to be ready to exit the car upon drop off so other families are not waiting too long. Be kind and courteous, thank you!

Students who are attending after school sporting events, without a parent, need to report to the designated location immediately after school. Students are encouraged to quietly work on homework or other academic tasks during this time. If students have completed all their school work they are allowed to quietly socialize with their peers. If students do not want to stay after school but would still like to attend the sporting event, they will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

During the sporting event, students are expected to sit in the student section which is supervised by KMS staff. Students will not be allowed to sit in other areas of the gym unless they are accompanied by an adult. Spectators are not allowed to sit on the players side of the gym. If a student is attending a sporting event with an adult that is not their guardian or parent, that individual is responsible for supervising that student during the event.

Cell Phone Use - We are aware that students will need access to their cell phones during these events for a variety of reasons including but not limited communication with parents when they are to be picked up, change in plans, and or for emergencies. Students' cell phones should be stored in their backpacks, which will be placed next to the bleachers, and if they need to use them they will be allowed to with the supervision of a KMS staff member. Students are allowed to come to the Gold Office throughout the day to contact parents so that plans can be made or clarified. If students are not following cell phone expectations or using their cell phones in inappropriate ways, KMS supervisors do have the right to confiscate the phones and give them to parents when the student is picked up. Students who are not following expectations for after school sporting events will meet with KMS administrators and their participation in future sporting events will be discussed.

Students who receive school-based consequences (such as an in-school suspension) during the day may not be allowed to attend after school events for that day.

Student Attending GHS Football Game Reminders

• Mechanical noise makers are prohibited.
  
• Please cheer positively for our Warhawks and not against the opposing team or officials.
• Demonstrate appropriate school spirit and display good sportsmanship.
• No carry-in food or drinks are permitted.
• Backpacks or other bags are prohibited.
• No re-entry
• Youth not in high school must enter with an adult

Principal: Jessica Gieryn

Assistant Principal: Brandon Kohl

Website: https://www.gsdwi.org/o/kennedy
Location: N118 W15860 Williams Drive Germantown, Wisconsin 53022
Phone: 262-253-3450
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KennedyGSDWI