Knightly News
March 27 - April 3, 2026
Monday, March 30:
- Student Council 8:05A
- YES! (Equity) Club 3:45P
- Girls Soccer Games @ Hocker Grove 5:00P
- SLPL 8:45A
- Sources of Strength 8:45A
- Rabbit Hole Design Challenge 8:45A
- Junior Board Extended Practice Session 7:45-9:15A
- Chess Club 3:45P
- Boys Soccer Parent/Player Info Meeting 5:30P
- Jazz Band 3:45p
Friday, April 3:
- Rabbit Hole Design Challenge 8:45A
- Sources of Strength Premium Plus Meeting 8:45A
Welcome back from Spring Break! We hope you had a relaxing and enjoyable time with family and friends. We’ve jumped right back into learning this week!
Our 7th-grade science students explored food webs in the Kansas prairie, deepening their understanding of ecosystems and how organisms interact. Meanwhile, Robotics students proudly showcased their creative pull-toy designs for families.
As we head into the final quarter, we have many exciting events planned over the next two months. Please be sure to read each newsletter carefully for important updates and details.
Here are the upcoming assessment dates. These tests will be administered during an extended Knight Time.
8th Grade Science Kansas State Assessment:
April 10th (will have an alternative activity for 7th grade)
ELA Kansas State Assessment:
April 13th-April 14th
Math Kansas State Assessment:
April 15th-April 16th (late start extended Knight Time)
NWEA MAP Reading:
April 27th-May 1st
Girl’s Soccer hosted Indian Hills on Wednesday evening for our first competition of the season! The A team finished in a tie, 1-1 and the B team lost 0-2.
Come support your Knights in action! Check out the full calendar of events HERE!
8th Grade: Regulating Emotions in Academics (Overcoming Obstacles)
Rabbit hOle Design Challenge
Indian Hills is excited to get to participate in “Beyond the Page: The Rabbit hOle Design Challenge."
This challenge consists of 4th-8th grade students from schools around the metro area. These students get to meet with artists/fabricators from The Rabbit hOle, and then design their own exhibits based on a picture book of their choosing. Indian Hills has 21 students participating.
Under the guidance of Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Ballard, and Mrs. Ferreyra, these students have been working hard to put together five unique book exhibits. Their work will be evaluated by a panel of judges in May.
We’ve recently seen an increase in students bringing Needoh-style sensory toys to school. Unfortunately, these items are prone to bursting, which has caused damage to our floors and created difficult clean-up situations. Additionally, the contents may cause skin irritation for some students.
We ask that families please keep these toys at home and not send them to school. We appreciate your support in helping us maintain a safe and clean learning environment for all students.
These are the remaining REQUIRED meeting dates for the Rabbit Hole Group. Please note the two after school meetings. Let Mrs. Ferreyra, Mrs. Ballard, and/or Mrs. Thompson know if you cannot attend or have any questions.
- Tuesday, March 31 during Knight Time
- Friday, April 3 during Knight Time
- Tuesday, April 7 during Knight Time
- Tuesday, April 21 during Knight Time
- Tuesday, April 21 after school until 4:30
- Friday, April 24 during Knight Time
- Tuesday, April 28 after school until 4:30
- Monday, May 4 Field Trip to the Rabbit Hole to Present Projects
Third-quarter report cards are now posted in Skyward. They can be found under the “Grade Cards & Academic Awards” tab on the left-hand side of Family/Student access.
If your child made the Honor Roll, you will also find that designation listed there. Students who received all A’s for 3rd quarter qualify for the Principal’s Honor Roll. Students who received A’s and B’s qualify for regular Honor Roll. If you would like a printed honor roll certificate, please email erinnvogts@smsd.org with your request.
We will be going on a field trip to JCCC on Tuesday, April 7. Students will take a tour of the campus, participate in a leadership development activity, and enjoy lunch on campus.
Please be sure to return your signed permission slip to Mrs. Ferreyra by March 31 in order to attend.
If you did not get a permission slip at our meeting, you can print a copy of the permission slip here or ask Mrs. Ferreyra in room 242 for a copy.
Corinth Elementary is hosting its annual Sons + One Dance on Friday, April 3 from 6:00–7:30 PM, and YES Club students are invited to help!
This is a great opportunity for students to give back to the community while earning volunteer hours. A variety of roles are available for students, with adult volunteers covering FROG Security positions.
If your student is interested in volunteering, please sign up using the link below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4AAAAD23A7F85-62227895-2026#/
Thank you for supporting your student’s involvement in YES Club and our school community!