The Weekly Update #4

Main Office: 7:00 am – 3:00 pm; Monday–Friday; (336) 703-4255

Student Services: 7:00 am – 3:00 pm; Monday–Friday; (336) 703-4257

Principal Ms. Sanchez - rysanchez@wsfcs.k12.nc.us

Assistant Principal (6th grade & 7th grade App team) Dr. Patterson - ipatterson@wsfcs.k12.nc.us

Monday, October 27th - (A Day) - World's Finest Chocolate Fundraiser Ends

Tuesday, October 28th - (B Day) - Math 8 (Not Math 1) NC Check-ins

Wednesday, October 29th -(A Day) -

Thursday, October 30th - (B Day) - Ms. Gundell's Charlotte Field Trip

Friday, October 31st - (A Day) - Cancer Research Fundraiser ($2 to wear a festive outfit; details below)

Upcoming - 11/4 is Sammy's Sliders Spirit Night: Next week is the Book Fair

From time to time, our school will have a “Safe Entry.” This is a routine safety check required by WS/FCS. It does not mean that anything is wrong at school.

During a Safe Entry, students will enter through metal detectors. Doors will open at 6:45 a.m. Students will unzip their bookbags, place them on a table, and a staff member will check them while the student walks through the detector. Please remind your child to only bring what’s needed for school each day. This helps keep bookbags light and makes the process faster.

We’re also required to do random classroom searches/metal detectors each week. A class is chosen at random, and students bring their items to the hall for a quick check before returning to class.

These steps are part of keeping everyone safe and are simply part of our regular safety routines.

We are asking for your help regarding certain small school supplies brought from home.

To prevent damage to our facility and ensure a focused learning environment, please do not send your student to school with Post-it notes or paper clips.

We've recently had issues with students folding these items into "darts" or small airplanes and throwing them, often sticking them into the ceiling tiles. This damage requires significant time and effort from our custodial staff to remove and repair.

If a student needs Post-it notes or paper clips for classroom instruction, their teacher or the school office will gladly provide them.

Thank you for your understanding and partnership in helping us keep KMS a clean, safe, and positive place for everyone to work and learn!

8th grade Maath 8 students will take their Check-in test on Tuesday. Please make sure your student gets a good nights sleep on Monday and knows to take this assessment seriously. Teachers will use this information to make decisions about your child's instruction.

All students are able to have the computer read the test questions to them. To take advantage of that, they must bring WIRED headphones.

Please share with any current 5th graders interested in becoming a Hawk next year. We will be offering school tours on the following dates. This is also on Facebook and Instagram for easy sharing. For questions, contact Ms. Pardue at kwpardue@wsfcs.k12.nc.us

We still need your help to make our school's Book Fair a success. Volunteers are essential for helping students find their perfect books, restocking shelves, and managing the fair. Please consider signing up for a shift.

You can view the available slots and sign up using this link: Book Fair Volunteer Sign-Up

We especially need volunteers during these high-traffic times:

• Monday, November 3rd: 7:45 AM – 10:00 AM (during Shelton and Ferguson class visits)

• Wednesday, November 5th: 11:30 AM – 1:45 PM (during Donahue and Walsh class visits)

Thank you for your support.

Bring $2 to wear a costume on 10/31. Pay your homeroom teacher.

• no masks or face paint

• no offensive or inappropriate costumes

• no weapons

• you need to fit in your seat

Order your yearbook now! Packages start at $35, with options to personalize. Go to jostens.com/btsoffer to submit your order.

It was another exciting and productive week for KMS athletics!

Team Highlights

• Volleyball: Tryouts are complete, and both the boys' and girls' teams are finalized. We look forward to a fantastic season!

• Boys' Flag Football: Congratulations to the team for securing their win this week and showing great improvement in a tough loss to Wiley on Thursday. Great job, Coach Porter!

• Girls' Flag Football: The girls remain undefeated after adding two more impressive wins this week! Keep up the excellent work, Coach Alston!

Upcoming Schedule and Important Dates

Please note the schedule for the coming weeks and mark your calendars for these important events:

Come out and support our KMS athletes!

The PTA is hosting a baked potato bar for the KMS staff on Friday, October 31st. PTA will provide the baked potatoes. We are looking for help providing toppings and cookies for dessert. Please see the signup below.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054BADAA28A6FD0-59442011-kmsstaff

🍫 Extra Boxes Available!

The PTA still has a few extra boxes of World’s Finest Chocolate available for anyone who would like to sell more. You can sign out additional boxes on Monday—don’t miss your chance to earn more prizes and help support our fundraiser! All money is due on Tuesday, October 28th.

Sell one box, win a SMOD free day!

Sell two boxes, win a SMOD free day and an ice cream party!

Top 3 sellers win a limo ride to lunch with a friend and Ms.Sanchez!

Thank you for your support! GO HAWKS!

8th Grade parents- If you are interested in learning about Early College of Forsyth, please click the link below to sign up for a tour. This is a great opportunity for eighth grade students interested in getting college credit while attending high school. Contact Student Services at 336-703-4257 if you have any questions.

Early College of Forsyth Tours

The Kernersville Middle Honors Society and HAWK LEADERS will hold a joint planning session and Halloween get-together this Tuesday, October 28th.

Students should have transportation arranged to pick them up promptly at 3:00 PM.

If your student would like to contribute, they are welcome to bring a store-bought snack to share with the group.

Many families have asked how they can support our school, and we’re grateful for that continued partnership. One way is through direct donations. Click here for the donations link and funds collected will go directly toward instructional resources for students—this includes materials teachers need to strengthen learning and improvements around the building that directly support student growth.

In mid-October, our PTA will also begin their first fundraiser of the year, which is another great way to help our students and staff.

If anyone would like to support our school community, you will find links to teacher wishlists at the link below.

Thank you for your ongoing support and trust, it makes a true difference for our students.