Elevator Key
All students and faculty who have borrowed an elevator key from Mrs. Shannon, please return the key to the nurse's office today if you no longer need the key. We have a shortage of elevator keys again.




PSSA  Dates
KMS 6th, 7th and 8th graders will be administered the PSSAs for Reading and Math during the week of April 12 - 16.

Additionally, the 8th graders (only) will be given the PSSA Writing during the week of April 19 and
the PSSA Science during the week of April 26.



8th grade Parent Meeting
Please mark your calendar for Thursday, February 18.
There will be an informational meeting regarding High School transition on February 18 7pm at Kennett High School for KMS 8th grade parents.
 


KMS demonstrates COMPASSION and CONTRIBUTES to help the Haiti earthquake victims:

Help For Haiti
Last week, students dropped their loose change and more into the Haiti relief canisters at lunch.  Contributions were collected on Tuesday through Friday.  The level of compassion was heartwarming.  Students were anxious and excited about helping the cause.  We are proud to announce that the grand total of collections was $1600.  The American Red Cross will receive $1600. Thank you to everyone who took part in this relief effort.

Girls Exploring Tomorrow's Technology

 Save the Date for the 10th annual Girls Exploring Tomorrow's Technology Event.  It will be held on March 20, 2010 at Penn State Great Valley from 9:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. It is free for girls in grades 6 -12. Students, parents and educators are welcome to attend. More information will  follow soon!

 

Keystone Exams

KMS Parents are cordially invited to attend the next Kennett Kennect (KHS Parents Group) meeting on February 4^th at 7:00 pm in the KHS Library.  Dr. Gehrt will update us on the newly enacted Keystone Exams—graduation tests which will have a big impact on our students—especially students who are in 7^th grade or below since the tests are being phased in and will be fully implemented for the lucky Class of 2015! In addition, Dr. Barry Tomasetti, the new KCSD Superintendent, will join us to meet parents and answer questions in a relaxed atmosphere.  We hope you can join us.

GOLD

Save the Dates for these great events put on by our Guidance Department:

Parents of 7^th grade girls, save the date: March 19, 2010 for  G.O.L.D. (Girls Only Listen and Discuss)—a special night for 7^th grade girls that focuses on everything from peer pressure to body image.  It is held in the evening and has been a big hit the past three years.

Everyone!  May 20^th—the KMS Career Day Fair.  A very professional event run by our Guidance Office.  If you are willing to talk to students about your career (the most popular speaker two years ago was an industrial hygienist ), please save the date. More information will be posted soon.

 

Career Day

To prepare for Career Day-the Guidance Counselors asked 8^th graders what careers they would like to hear about. If you or know someone that could talk about a career, please contact Dionne Delaney in the Guidance Office to let her know you can volunteer on May 20^th.  You can reach Ms. Delaney at ddelaney@kcsd.org.  The Guidance Department does an extremely professional job with Career Day—I can tell you from experience that you will be very proud of how you and /or your friend or colleague will be treated by KMS if they are willing to spend the day with our students! 



 

KMS Guidance

The middle school years are full of tremendous growth and development. During this time a number of thoughts, feelings, and frustrations can arise as students navigate through this uncharted territory. When family changes are added to the dynamic, things become even more complicated. In many cases, the stress associated with these changes can have a negative affect on academic performance.
 
In response the KMS Guidance Department is hosting a Changing Families group. This group is designed to support students whose families are dealing with a separation or divorce. It is for students in grades 6, 7, or 8. If you are interested in having your son or daughter participate or if you would like to learn more, please contact your child’s Counselor. 
 
Lauren Boder, 8th Grade Counselor – (610) 268-5875; lboder@kcsd.org
Kori Barley-Stoudemire, 7th Grade Counselor – (610) 268-5877; kbarley@kcsd.org
Giovanna Alfarano, 6th Grade Counselor (610) 268-5876; galfarano@kcsd.org


Thank You!

 

Nike Reuse a Shoe
Check out Kennett Middle school's shout out on the Nike Reuse a Shoe site. Kennett Middle School is the FIRST middle school to be featured!!
http://www.nikereuseashoe.com/news-events/community-activist-corner/check-out-kennett-middle-school-s-cool-reuse-a-shoe-video

 

THIS WEEK’S KMS Sporting Events

NEXT WEEK'S Sporting Events

  KMS Sports
SPORTS SCHEDULES

www.viewmyschedule.com IS BACK!!!!!

You may now access the winter 09-10 sports schedules on viewmyschedule.

Please note that while you may also access some of our Spring 2010 sports schedules on viewmyschedule.com the Spring schedules are NOT CONFIRMED until Mid March.

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KMS SPORTS

 

All students need a physical dated after June 1, 2009 and written consent before the first day of try-outs.

 

Stop by the nurse’s office TODAY to be sure your name is on the list and see Mrs. Shannon for questions about physicals. 

Sports Physicals were offered in June 2009 for the 2009-2010 school year.  Anyone in need of a sports physical should contact their physician.

CHESTER COUNTY READING OLYMPICS

A number of Kennett Middle School students will be participating in the Chester County Reading Olympics. The Reading Olympics will take place on the evening of April 13, 2010 at the Downingtown Education Center in Downingtown.

Students are encouraged to attend the bi-weekly lunchtime meetings in the Library Classroom. We are planning after school meetings in February and March. These dates will be announced.

For more information please visit the Reading Olympics link at the Library HOME page.

NEW WEB SITE WILL HELP PENNSYLVANIANS LEARN ABOUT, PROTECT AGAINST  H1N1 FLU

 Pennsylvanians now have a new online resource to help them learn about and help control the spread of the novel H1N1 flu virus, also known as swine flu.

The new Web site, www.H1N1inPA.com, was created by the Department of Health to answer questions and provide the latest news on the virus.

The site also outlines simple steps that all Pennsylvanians should take to reduce the risk of becoming ill or spreading the virus to others: 

·        Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, and put the used tissue in the waste basket.  If don’t have a tissue, sneeze or cough into your sleeve, but never into your hands or onto bare skin.

·        Keep your hands away from your face and don’t touch your mouth, nose and eyes.

·        Wash your hands frequently with soap and water, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

·        Keep clean frequently used surfaces such as knobs, countertops and desks.

·        Stay home from work or school whenever you are sick, and remain home until you are fully recovered.

 

Mr. Carr’s Corner…
Success
BESSIE STANLEY
To laugh often and much;
To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; To appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived.
This is to have succeeded.

Bus Passes:
The school will not be issuing any bus passes.
Due to energy costs, the bus routes have been carefully planned and the buses are full.
If you have a situation that would require your child to ride a different bus, you must
contact the KCSD Transportation Department at (610) 444 6618.





Kennett items for sale
There are a limited number of "K" backpacks  as well as a few duffle bags that will be "on sale" until they are gone.
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Backpacks will be sold for $15.
Duffle bags will be sold for $25.
Get 'em while they last.




2009-2010 calendar
The KCSD Board of School Directors, at its Regular Meeting held February 9, 2009, adopted the calendar for the 2009-2010 school year.  The student school year will begin on Monday, August 31, 2009 and end on Friday, June 11, 2010 pending no inclement weather make-up days.  The winter holiday will run from Thursday, December 24, 2009 through Friday, January 1, 2010, with school resuming on Monday, January 4, 2010.  Spring break will be Monday, March 29 through April 2, 2010.

Inclement weather days will be made up at the end of the school year or on designated local holidays.  The five days designated as "local holidays" are in accordance with the ruling of the Department of Education and, if necessary, can be used as inclement weather make-up days.  These dates are
Monday, January 18, 2010 (Martin Luther King holiday); Monday, February 15, 2010 (Presidents' Day holiday); and Monday March 29 through
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 (spring break).



Pinnacle Access Information:  
You may access information regarding Pinnacle Parent access on the KCSD home website, in the "For Parent" section.

If you have a technical log in question, including questions on your log in: please send an email to iss@kcsd.org

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