KMS NEWSLETTER

Dear KMS Families,

Welcome back from spring break. We hope you all had a wonderful and relaxing week, and that our students are rested and ready to finish the school year strong. If your family is returning from the break a bit late, please just call or email the office to let us know so we can update your student's attendance.

As we get back into the swing of things, please keep in mind that this is the final week of the third quarter grading period. PLEASE NOTE, CREDIT RECOVERY FOR Q1 AND Q2 ALSO ENDS FRIDAY...if a student needs an extension to finish up, THEY MUST reach out to admin and set up a meeting to explain why they haven't finished their IXL requirements. Report cards will be sent home with students during the following week.

We have a busy couple of weeks ahead. We are excited to host motivational speaker Chaz Perez for an afternoon assembly this Thursday afternoon, and the school will run on a modified bell schedule for the day. Thursday evening in the Choral Pod, parents and students are invited to an additional presentation focused on building stronger connections that instill resilience.

For our eighth graders, counselors from Kodiak High School will be visiting over the next two Fridays to help them prepare and register for their ninth grade courses. This is an important step in their transition to high school, and we are excited to help them begin that process.

Next Friday, April 3, is our annual Spring Fling dance for sixth and seventh graders. We want this to be a fun event for everyone, so please take a moment to talk with your student about the attendance and behavior requirements. To remain eligible to attend, they must be present for at least half of the school day on Friday and must remain free of any Tier 2 or Tier 3 behavior referrals starting tomorrow, March 23, for the two weeks leading up to the dance.

Looking a bit further ahead, AK STAR testing will begin on Wednesday, April 8.

The final weeks of the school year always fly by, and we have many great events on the horizon. We are looking forward to a successful and exciting spring with your students.

As always, please contact us with any questions or concerns.

Rena Rankin, Principal

Judith Bruns, Assistant Principal

MONDAY, 3/23

• STUDENT GOVT, 8:20AM, ROOM 103
• 7TH GRADE ELA MOVIE: THE GIVER, PERMISSION REQ'D, SEE ATTACHED PERMISSION SLIP
• 8TH GR RECESS OPTION: CREDIT RECOVERY W/ MS. LUCY, #222
• KMS TRACK & FIELD STARTS TODAY, MEET IN MAIN GYM, MON-FRI, 4:00-5:30, SEE FLYER BELOW
• IEA TUTORING & HOMEWORK CLUB WITH MS. SKY, RECESS & 3:45-4:30, #222
• SCIENCE CLUB, 3:50-4:20PM, #101
• CREDIT RECOVERY, 3:45-5:15PM, KMS LIBRARY

TUESDAY, 3/24

• IEA TUTORING & HOMEWORK CLUB WITH MS. SKY, 8:15-8:40, KMS LIBRARY; RECESS, #222
• 7TH GRADE ELA MOVIE: THE GIVER, PERMISSION REQ'D, SEE ATTACHED PERMISSION SLIP
• FLEX: MATH TUTORING 8TH GRADE, #104,
• FLEX: ACADEMIC ORGANIZATION WITH MS. LUCY, #222
• DRAMA CLUB REHEARSALS START; TUE/THU/FRI @ 3:45-5:30, DRAMA POD
• SCIENCE CLUB, 3:50-4:20PM, #101
• CREDIT RECOVERY, 3:45-5:15PM, KMS LIBRARY

WEDNESDAY, 3/25

• 8TH GR RECESS OPTION: CREDIT RECOVERY W/ MS. LUCY, #222
• FLEX: GRACE GROUP WITH MS. LUCY, #222
• FLEX: MATH TUTORING 6TH/7TH GRADE, #104
• EARLY RELEASE
• IEA TUTORING & HOMEWORK CLUB WITH MS. SKY, RECESS & 2:45-3:30, #222
• CREDIT RECOVERY, 2:45-4:15PM, KMS LIBRARY

THURSDAY, 3/26: MODIFIED BELL SCHEDULE

• IEA TUTORING & HOMEWORK CLUB WITH MS. SKY, 8:15-8:40, KMS LIBRARY; RECESS, #222
• FLEX: MATH TUTORING ALL GRADES, #104
• FLEX: CAREER EXPLORATIONS WITH MS. BRUCE, #222
• PM ASSEMBLY WITH CHAZ PEREZ, MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER
• SCIENCE CLUB, 3:50-4:20PM, #101
• CREDIT RECOVERY, 3:45-5:15PM, KMS LIBRARY
• PARENT NIGHT WITH CHAZ PEREZ, CHORAL POD, SEE FLYER FOR MORE INFO

FRIDAY, 3/27 - LAST DAY OF QUARTER 3 GRADING PERIOD

• IEA TUTORING & HOMEWORK CLUB WITH MS. SKY, 8:15-8:40, KMS LIBRARY; RECESS, #222
• 8TH GR RECESS OPTION: CREDIT RECOVERY W/ MS. LUCY, #222
• KHS COUNSELORS TO VISIT MS. HARRISON'S 8TH GR SCIENCE CLASSES AT KMS
• SCIENCE CLUB, 3:50-4:20PM, #101
• CREDIT RECOVERY, 3:45-5:15PM, KMS LIBRARY

7th grade ELA students have been reading The Giver by Lois Lowry and will be viewing the 2014 film adaptation in class on March 23 and 24 as part of their study of theme, character development, and dystopian elements.

Because the film is rated PG-13, a signed parent permission slip is required and must be returned by Monday, March 23.

Students who do not return the form will complete an alternative assignment in a supervised location during the film.

Please watch for the permission slip coming home and reach out to Kerri Zelenak at Kerri.Zelenak@kibsd.org with any questions.

KMS Track will begin Monday, March 23.

Practice times are Monday thru Friday 4p-5:30p and you will meet in the KMS Gym

Parent meeting will be March 31st at 5:30p in the KMS Commons.

All athletes must have a current physical and risk form on file to participate.

The activity fee is $25.

Please see Mr. Pysher or Mr. Dunbar with questions.

On Thursday, March 26, KMS students will attend an afternoon assembly with motivational speaker Chaz Perez. Later that evening, parents and students are invited to attend an additional presentation focused on building stronger connections that instill resilience.

Hello 8th Grade Families,

As we progress into the second semester of our school year, we are already preparing for the excitng transiton to high school for our 8th grade students. To ensure that our students have a smooth transiton, the high school counselors will be in 8th grade classes to speak with our students.

During the next few weeks, we will work to discuss important topics such as:

• High school credits

• Class placements (with recommendations from their 8th grade Math & ELA teachers)

• Courses offered at KHS

• Graduation requirements

• Grade Point Averages

• Understanding post-secondary planning

High school counselors are planning to visit KMS on Friday March 27th and Friday April 3rd to help our 8th grade students register for high school classes. Below this letter is a list of course optons for 9th grade students. We encourage you to speak with your student about these upcoming visits and help them select their classes for freshman year.

For additional information, you can visit the Kodiak High School webpage https://www.kibsd.org/khs/ > navigate to the Counseling and Student Services tab > view course selection sheets and Course Description Booklet.

If you have any questons or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact the high school counselors.

Jenna Wagner, Jenna.wagner@kibsd.org or call 907-486-4730

Jason Fox, jfox01@kibsd.org or call 907-486-743

Academic Assistancr for IEA students before and after school.

Before School: Tue-Fri 8:15-8:40am, KMS Library

Recess: Daily, Room 222

After School: Mon 3:45-4:30, Room 222, Wed 2:45-4:30, Room 222

Contact Ms. Sky for more info.

Parent/Guardian permission required.

Space is limited.

Contact Tania Silva-Johnson for questions or more info.

KMS 7th graders were recently treated to a reward day based on grades and behaviors.

They went bowling, visited the Teen Center, and had lunch at Piza Pit.

MARCH

• 3/30-4/10 - KIBSD FOOD DRIVE
• 3/31 - 7TH & 8TH GRADE LUNCH BUNCH BEGINS

APRIL

• 4/3 - KMS SPRING FLING, 6TH & 7TH GRADE ONLY
• 4/3 - KHS COUNSELORS TO VISIT MS. MOSELEY'S CLASSES AT KMS; COURSE REQUESTS (MORE INFO SOON)
• 4/8 - AK STAR TESTING BEGINS
• 4/9 - CITY OF KODIAK SOCCER REGISTRATION DEADLINE, SEE FLYER FOR MORE INFO

MAY

• 5/1 - ALASKA AIRLINES AVIATION DAY, ANCHORAGE, AK, REGISTRATION REQUIRED
• 5/15 & 5/16 - KMS DRAMA CLUB PRESENTS "WHEN BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD ACTORS" MORE INFO COMING SOON