KMS NEWSLETTER

Dear KMS Families,

WOW, March already??? Time is flying! We know as the school year goes on, it only seems to become busier and busier, so here are a few things to keep on your radar this week and in the weeks ahead.

As required by state safety regulations, we will be conducting a lockdown drill sometime this week. We want to give families a heads up so students know what to expect. These drills are an important part of keeping our school community safe, and our staff will be there to support students throughout. Please refer to the flyers below for more information.

Also this week, if you have not yet completed the School Climate and Connectedness Survey, please do so by March 20! We are hoping to reach our goal of 50 percent participation this year, and every response makes a difference. Check the flyer in this newsletter for a QR code to access the survey in your preferred language.

Additionally, we are so excited that the 8th grade science fair is returning! The date is set for March 5 in the Gerald C. Wilson Auditorium, so come cheer on our young scientists! Parent-Teacher conferences are scheduled for the following week, March 11 and 12, and then before you know it Spring Break will be here! We hope everyone will get a chance to recharge!

As always, if you have any questions or concerns our doors are always open. (Except during the upcoming lockdown drill.)

Rena Rankin, Principal

Judith Bruns, Assistant Principal

These drills are a standard safety practice in schools across the country and help prepare students and staff to respond calmly and effectively in the event of an emergency. The purpose of practicing is to ensure that everyone knows what to do, where to go, and how to stay safe. Just like fire drills, lockdown drills build confidence and readiness so our school community can be better protected in any situation.

Below you can read more about our Standard Response Protocols, including types of drills and parental guidance for each type. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the KMS Office at 907-486-7460.

Get ready to experience The Power of Wonder as our 8th graders showcase their hard work, creativity, and scientific thinking at the KMS 8th Grade Science Fair on Thursday, March 5 at the Gerald C Wilson Auditorium Foyer.

With over 100 student projects on display, this is shaping up to be one of the most impressive academic events of the year. Students have been researching, experimenting, building, testing, and refining their ideas, and they are excited to share their discoveries with our community.

Viewing Times:

10:00 am to 3:00 pm – Open to students

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm – Open to the public

That means families, friends, and community members are all welcome to attend during the evening session.

Visiting students will receive stickers to award to projects they find interesting, and everyone who attends will receive a fun science themed favor. We will also have awards, medals, ribbons, and certificates recognizing student achievement.

Educators are especially encouraged to stop by. There will be an Educator Table with sticky notes and pens so you can leave a message for former students on the back of their project board. You are part of their success story.

We hope you will join us on March 5 to celebrate curiosity, innovation, and the outstanding work of our KMS 8th graders. Come see why we love science at KMS!

If you have not completed this survey, please take a few minutes to give us your feedback.

Deadline is March 20.

Thank you!

Conferences are designed to partner together in supporting students with academic or behavioral needs. If a meeting would be helpful, your child’s teacher will reach out to schedule a time. Families are also always welcome to contact the school if they have questions or would like to request a meeting.

We warmly invite all families to stop by and visit during our open hours.

Tech Help table for PowerSchool and Schoology will be available both nights!

MONDAY, 3/2

• STUDENT GOVT, 8:20AM, ROOM 103
• 8TH GR RECESS OPTION: CREDIT RECOVERY W/ MS. LUCY, #222, SIGN UP WITH SMART PASS
• SCIENCE CLUB, 3:50-4:20PM, ROOM 101
• CREDIT RECOVERY, 3:45-5:15PM, KMS LIBRARY
• NYO PRACTICE, KMS GYM, 4:00-5:30PM

TUESDAY, 3/3

• FLEX: MATH TUTORING 8TH GRADE, ROOM 104, SIGN UP WITH SMART PASS
• FLEX: ACADEMIC ORGANIZATION WITH MS. LUCY, ROOM 222, SIGN UP WITH SMART PASS
• SCIENCE CLUB, 3:50-4:20PM, ROOM 101
• CREDIT RECOVERY, 3:45-5:15PM, KMS LIBRARY

WEDNESDAY, 3/4

• 8TH GR RECESS OPTION: CREDIT RECOVERY W/ MS. LUCY, #222, SIGN UP WITH SMART PASS
• FLEX: GRACE GROUP WITH MS. LUCY, ROOM 222, SIGN UP WITH SMART PASS
• FLEX: MATH TUTORING 6TH/7TH GRADE, ROOM 104, SIGN UP WITH SMART PASS
• EARLY RELEASE
• CREDIT RECOVERY, 2:45-4:15PM, KMS LIBRARY
• NYO PRACTICE, KMS GYM, 4:00-5:30PM

THURSDAY, 3/5

• DEADLINE: HEALTHY FUTURES TRADING CARD ART CONTEST
• FLEX: MATH TUTORING ALL GRADES, ROOM 104, SIGN UP WITH SMART PASS
• FLEX: CAREER EXPLORATIONS WITH MS. BRUCE, ROOM 222, SIGN UP WITH SMART PASS
• YEARBOOK COMMITTEE, 3:50-4:20, ROOM 104

• SCIENCE CLUB, 3:50-4:20PM, ROOM 101
• CREDIT RECOVERY, 3:45-5:15PM, KMS LIBRARY
• NYO PRACTICE, KMS GYM, 4:00-5:30PM
• KMS 8TH GRADE SCIENCE FAIR, 10-3PM FOR STUDENTS; 5-8PM FOR PUBLIC; GERALD C. WILSON AUDITORIUM FOYER

FRIDAY, 3/6

• 8TH GR RECESS OPTION: CREDIT RECOVERY W/ MS. LUCY, #222, SIGN UP WITH SMART PASS
• SCIENCE CLUB, 3:50-4:20PM, ROOM 101
• CREDIT RECOVERY, 3:45-5:15PM, KMS LIBRARY

If your student did not pass a core class during Quarter 1 or 2, and you did not receive the letter of invitation for recovering that credit, please contact Judith Bruns. We want to make sure they are attending our KMS Credit Recovery program after-school every day.

During Credit Recovery in the KMS library, your student will receive extra time and support focused on filling the gaps and recovering the lost credit to avoid summer school or loss of elective options next year.

* STARTING MONDAY, FEB 16, 8TH GRADERS IN CREDIT RECOVERY ALSO HAVE THE OPTION OF WORKING TOWARDS COMPLETION DURING THEIR RECESS PERIOD ON MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, AND FRIDAYS. THEY WILL MEET IN ROOM 222 WITH MS. LUCY. SIGN UP IN SMART PASS *

Healthy Futures is seeking 7th-12th grade students to help us design a set of trading cards of Alaska sports legends!

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO/RULES/RESOURCES, ETC.

We’re accepting submissions through March 5th. All entries will be reviewed by a panel and cash prizes will be presented to our top three overall entries. The top entry for each athlete will be used on our trading cards which will be presented to elementary school students around the state as a prize for completing their Healthy Futures Challenge log.

Grand Prizes:

1st place: $1,000

2nd place: $500

3rd place: $250

Registration:

Submission Deadline: March 5th

Eligible Age: Open to 7th-12th grade Alaskan students

How to Submit: Email color scan of artwork and Student Cover Sheet to info@alaskasportshall,org or mail to Healthy Futures, PO Box 110201, Anchorage, AK 99511 by March 5th.

This Spring Break, immerse yourself into Maggie Stiefvater's bestselling book The Raven Boys - now a graphic novel! Come together as a group over three days; enjoy free snacks, prizes, and lively discussion about the story, characters, illustrations, and more. This a great way to learn about book clubs, meet new people, and expand your understanding of what it takes to write a fantasy book or graphic novel.

Lead by Education Coordinator, Cindy Jones | This club is geared towards students 13+

This is a free event, however the book is not included. You will have the option during registration to purchase a copy ($17.99), and the bookstore will set one aside for you!

Play is a spoof called "When Bad Things Happen to Good Actors" from Stage Partners.

Troy Edwards is Assistant Director.

CLICK BELOW FOR CAST/CREW LIST

If someone missed auditions, we will do late auditions to fill any gaps in casting on Thursday, March 19th. Click Band App QR Code for Audition forms for Cast and Crew.

Crew is expected at 2 rehearsals per week plus Saturdays 3:30-5:30

REHEARSALS: Tu/ Th/ Fri beginning Tuesday, March 24th.

3:45-5:30 @ DRAMA POD

Shows have been moved to May 15th & 16th.

Please contact Tamie Fogle for questions/more info:

Tamie.Fogle@kibsd.org

MARCH

• 3/11 - 3/12 - PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
• 3/16 - 3/20 - NO SCHOOL; SPRING BREAK
• 3/19 - DRAMA CLUB LATE AUDITIONS
• 3/20 - DEADLINE FOR SCCS SURVEYS
• 3/20 - KODIAK LITTLE LEAGUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE
• 3/21 & 3/28 - KODIAK LITTLE LEAGUE EVALUATIONS, KMS GYM, SEE FLYER FOR TIMES
• 3/24 - DRAMA CLUB AUDITIONS START; TUE/THU/FRI @ 3:45-5:30, DRAMA POD
• 3/27 - END OF QUARTER 3
• 3/27 - KHS COUNSELORS TO VISIT MS. HARRISON'S CLASSES AT KMS (MORE INFO SOON)

APRIL

• KMS SPRING FLING, 6TH & 7TH GRADE ONLY
• 4/3 - KHS COUNSELORS TO VISIT MS. MOSELEY'S CLASSES AT KMS; COURSE REQUESTS (MORE INFO SOON)

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