This year, Kennett Middle School has started a new PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention and Support) program called Kennett PRIDE. Students earn Kennett Squares from their teachers, principals, bus drivers, and staff. A Kennett Square is issued when a student displays one of the qualities of PRIDE (Personal Responsibility, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, Excellence) in one of the following areas: the classroom, the common areas, the cafeteria, at community events, or in communication.

Each time a student earns a Kennett Square, it is entered into our system. Once a student receives 5 Kennett Squares, he or she receives a white Kennett PRIDE wristband. If a student receives 15 Kennett Squares, his or her name is read is announced by the TV studio and he or she receives a blue Kennett PRIDE wristband. The third tier of Kennett Square recognition for when a student earns 25 Kennett Squares is an exclusive club. As of March 28, 2016, no student had yet achieved this awesome accomplishment.

But then, on March 29, 2016, the three Kennett Middle School principals burst into Mr. Phil Faiss’s 9th period Social Studies classroom to make a big announcement. Principal Mr. Lorenzo DeAngelis announced that sixth grade student Luke Augustine was the first Kennett Middle School student to receive 25 Kennett Squares! Mr. DeAngelis and Assistant Principals Mr. Jake Moore and Ms. Brenna Levi presented Luke with the coveted tie-dye Kennett PRIDE wristband.

The principals contacted Luke’s proud parents to congratulate them and also asked Luke to share his thoughts about Kennett PRIDE at Kennett Middle School.

Regarding Kennett PRIDE’s affect on the school culture, Luke says, it “motivates kids to be the best they can be” and “makes KMS a happier environment.” Luke says that he feels “proud and motivated to get more [Kennett Squares and wristbands].” Finally, Luke’s advice to his peers is “if you don’t get recognized for doing the right thing, just keep on doing it and you will.”

For more information about Kennett PRIDE at Kennett Middle School, please go our KMS PBIS Kennett PRIDE website.

Tuesday, March 29, 2016 – Mr. Faiss, Mr. DeAngelis, Luke Augustine, and Mr. Moore pose for a picture after Luke was just awarded his third level tie-dye Kennett PRIDE wristband for receiving 25 Kennett Squares.

URGENT! Time is running out!

18 – days until the ticket orders and money are due

23 – the cost per ticket

40 – days until the big game

500 – tickets we need to sell to be able to sing the National Anthem

Using the attached order form, please send in your ticket orders and money to Ms. Vicki Rohrer in the KMS main office ASAP! We would love to see you and your families at this KCSD #ALLIN Event!

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NEW! You can now order and pay for tickets online!

1) Fill out the online order form: http://goo.gl/forms/fepnUY26wl

2) Pay for the tickets online: http://tinyurl.com/kcsdphils

   a. You can use your PayPal account.

   b. You can use your debit or credit card.

For all the information about the game, please go to our KCSD #ALLIN Event at the Phillies Game website or call our Main Office at 610-268-5800.

Click here to download: Phillies Event FAQs

Click here to download: Phillies Event Order Form

There is no school March 21-25 for Spring Break.

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Students, please be aware that the 3rd Marking Period ends on Friday, April 8, 2016.

Wed, March 16

Conferences begin today and we will have a half-day schedule.

Today you will have class periods 1 through 6.

Thursday will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd as well as 7 through 9. Friday will be 4th through 9th period.

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Please remember to support our KMS Chorus as they sing the National Anthem at the Phillies home game on Saturday May 21st. To purchase tickets please return your order form and money to Ms. Vicki as soon as possible.

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The following students have earned their blue wristbands – way to go!

Jeremy Weir from Mrs. McLaughlin’s first period, Jose Navarrette Lopez from Mrs. McLaughlin’s first period

Jimmy Romero from Mrs. McLaughlin’s first period, Madison Slaninko from Mrs. V’s first period

Jessie Rosser from Mr. Kotz’s first period, Please stop by the Main Office to pick up your blue wristband.

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Attention 8th Grade Chorus Members, especially students in AD8:

Please pick up a note for your parents about our upcoming concert performances. It is to be signed and returned to Mrs. Barnes by Friday, May 18th.

Also, check the 8th Grade Choir Wiki page for information about music and solo auditions.

Kennett Middle School students, staff, and families, have you ever been to a Major League Baseball game? Have you ever seen a group of students sing the National Anthem before the game? Can you imagine if those students were from Kennett Middle School?

Well, batter up, because now is your chance! On May 21^st, the Kennett Middle School Eighth Grade Chorus will be singing the National Anthem at the Phillies vs. Braves baseball game at Citizen’s Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

All members of the Kennett Consolidated School District family are invited to join in the fun. All KCSD employees and students will receive a blue flyer/order form with the details of the game and how to order tickets.

Meet us at the ballpark! Go Phillies and Go Kennett!

Here is a link to the promo video:

KCSD #ALLIN Event at the Phillies Promo Video

Here is a link to the event website:

KCSD #ALLIN Event at the Phillies