Tuesday, January 31, 2017 Day 2

Who wants to be a YouTube sensation? The Walnut Street Theater is searching for student – written and directed short films that address “fitting in” during Middle School as well as an appropriate use of social media to help maintain healthy friendships. If interested, please sign up outside of the guidance office. Underneath the viral video contest form.

FCA will meet again this Thursday, Feb 2 @ 6:50 am in Mr Bowling’s room. Breakfast will be served. Bring a friend and come check it out!

“For all girls interested in trying out for the softball team in the spring, there will be an interest meeting on Wednesday February 1st during lunch. 8th graders can meet outside the cafeteria and 7th graders should meet in Ms. Gottstein’s room (room number D103).”

Attention students, The teachers of New Garden Elementary have challenged the teachers of Greenwood to a faulty basketball game. This game is being held in the KMS gym on Thursday, February 2nd the game start at 6:00 PM. You can purchase tickets at the door starting at 5. Which teachers team will win?

The night before that basketball game Wednesday February 1st we are hosting a night at the Liberty Marketplace. This is supporting Jeff Hostetter who was our security officer. Mr. Hostetter had to stop working because he has a terrible eye disease that is causing him to go blind. 15% of purchases from 5 to 8 Feb 1st will go to support he and his wife. Also there will be two consultants, LulaRoe and Stella and Dot, who will also be giving back a percentage of their sales. I have set a goal of $500 but we need everyone to come to meet that goal! Let’s do our best to help Mr. Hostetter…..

Please stay tuned for Tuesdays Buzzword.

(Have a great day KMS.)

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Monday, January 30, 2017 Day 1

Who wants to be a YouTube sensation? The Walnut Street Theater is searching for student – written and directed short films that address “fitting in” during Middle School as well as an appropriate use of social media to help maintain healthy friendships. If interested, please sign up outside of the guidance office. Underneath the viral video contest form.

FCA will meet again this Thursday, Feb 2 @ 6:50 am in Mr Bowlings room. Breakfast will be served. Bring a friend and come check it out!

Attention students, The teachers of New Garden Elementary have challenged the teachers of Greenwood to a faulty basketball game. This game is being held in the KMS gym on Thursday, February 2nd the game start at 6:00 PM. You can purchase tickets at the door starting at 5. Which teachers team will win?

The night before that basketball game Wednesday February 1st we are hosting a night at the Liberty Marketplace. This is supporting Jeff Hostetter who was our security officer. Mr. Hostetter had to stop working because he has a terrible eye disease that is causing him to go blind. 15% of purchases from 5 to 8 Feb 1st will go to support he and his wife. Also there will be two consultants, LulaRoe and Stella and Dot, who will also be giving back a percentage of their sales. I have set a goal of $500 but we need everyone to come to meet that goal! Let’s do our best to help Mr. Hostetter…..

Over the last three months – 5 KMS students have been working on a documentary titled “What’s So Cool about Manufacturing.” On Friday, they submitted their final cut to the judges. Over the course of the next few weeks Judges from around Chester County will vote on each documentary, then voting will be opened up to the general public on February 27th. Although voting won’t open up for a while, we wanted to show you their incredible hard work. Stay tuned for a documentary produced by your fellow KMS Students.

(Have a great day KMS.)

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Friday, January 27, 2017 Day 6

Who wants to be a YouTube sensation?

The Walnut Street Theater is searching for student – written and directed short films that address “fitting in” during Middle School as well as an appropriate use of social media to help maintain healthy friendships.

If interested, please sign up outside of the guidance office. Underneath the viral video contest form.

Attention students, The teachers of New Garden Elementary have challenged the teachers of Greenwood to a faulty basketball game. This game is being held in the KMS gym on Thursday, February 2nd the game start at 6:00 PM. You can purchase tickets at the door starting at 5. Which teachers’ team will win?

The night before that basketball game Wednesday, February 1st we are hosting a night at the Liberty Marketplace. This is supporting Jeff Hostetter who was our security officer. Mr. Hostetter had to stop working because he has a terrible eye disease that is causing him to go blind. Proceeds from purchase 5 to 8 Feb 1st will go to support he and his wife.

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Thursday, January 26, 2017 Day 5

This announcement is for all Percussion students. Symphonic Band Percussion has a lesson 2nd period and Concert Band Percussion has a lesson 7th period.

Attention students, The teachers of New Garden Elementary have challenged the teachers of Greenwood to a faulty basketball game. This game is being held in the KMS gym on Thursday, February 2nd the game start at 6:00 PM. You can purchase tickets at the door starting at 5. Which teachers team will win?

The night before that basketball game Wednesday February 1st we are hosting a night at the Liberty Marketplace. This is supporting Jeff Hostetter who was our security officer. Mr. Hostetter had to stop working because he has a terrible eye disease that is causing him to go blind. Proceeds from purchase 5 to 8 Feb 1st will go to support he and his wife.

Please stay tuned for This day in History.

(Have a great day KMS.)

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Wednesday, January 25, 2017 Day 4

Reminder to all Power Hour students… Power Hour will be every Tuesday and Thursday for the next eight weeks and starts on Tuesday, January 24 right after school. Report directly to the cafeteria after school, check in with After the Bell, eat your snack, and wait for your teachers to arrive. The sixth grade Power Hour teachers are Ms. Gottstein and Mrs. McGarvey, the seventh grade Power Hour teachers are Ms. Conner and Mrs. Bujak, and the eighth grade Power Hour teachers are Ms. McKenzie and Mrs. Wolfe. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Levi in the office. If you cannot make a day of Power Hour, you need to turn in a signed note from your parents to the After the Bell office or Ms. Levi. We are excited to begin Power Hour and we have more spots if anyone is still interested!

Reminder that FCA will meet tomorrow morning at 6:50 am in mr Bowling’s room.  We have a guest speaker coming with a very inspiring message. You won’t want to miss him!!  Breakfast will be served. Grab a friend and see you tomorrow morning.

This is a reminder for all student taking the ACCESS test, today Wednesday January 25th you will report to the small gym after breakfast.

For the rest of KMS students, ACCESS testing is just like PSSA except for English Language Learners. THey are testing in the small gym and library Tuesday and Wednesday. We must be silent in the hallways in those areas. Students traveling to the F wing especially to Mr. Malkasians class, Ms. Shumways class, and the girls locker room please come down the main hallway by the office and then down the F wing so we can keep the halls quiet. We want you to come down past the office.

Students, there is no work Wednesday session after school today. Students should go home on the bus. Again, No work Wednesday.

Wednesday February 1st we are hosting a night at the Liberty Marketplace. This is supporting Jeff Hostetter who was our security officer. Mr. Hostetter had to stop working because he has a terrible eye disease that is causing him to go blind. Proceeds from purchase 5 to 8 Feb 1st will go to support he and his wife.

Teachers and students remember there will be no bells this morning as to not interrupt the students testing. THey will be turned on for the afternoon.

Please stay tuned for Which State Is It Wednesday.

(Have a great day KMS.)

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Tuesday, January 24, 2017 Day 3

Reminder to all Power Hour students… Power Hour will be every Tuesday and Thursday for the next eight weeks and starts on Tuesday, January 24 right after school. Report directly to the cafeteria after school, check in with After the Bell, eat your snack, and wait for your teachers to arrive. The sixth grade Power Hour teachers are Ms. Gottstein and Mrs. McGarvey, the seventh grade Power Hour teachers are Ms. Conner and Mrs. Bujak, and the eighth grade Power Hour teachers are Ms. McKenzie and Mrs. Wolfe. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Levi in the office. If you cannot make a day of Power Hour, you need to turn in a signed note from your parents to the After the Bell office or Ms. Levi. We are excited to begin Power Hour and we have more spots if anyone is still interested!

FCA huddle will be happening this Thurs (1/26/17) @ 6:50AM. We will meet in Mr Bowling’s room. Encourage a friend to join you!! Yummy breakfast is served! All are welcome!

This is a reminder for all student taking the ACCESS test, today Tuesday January 24th and Wednesday January 25th you will report to the small gym after breakfast.

For the rest of KMS students, ACCESS testing is just like PSSA except for English Language Learners. THey are testing in the small gym and library Tuesday and Wednesday. We must be silent in the hallways in those areas. Students traveling to the F wing especially to Mr. Malkasians class, Ms. Shumways class, and the girls locker room please come down the main hallway by the office and then down the F wing so we can keep the halls quiet. We want you to come down past the office.

Wednesday February 1st we are hosting a night at the Liberty Marketplace. This is supporting Jeff Hostetter who was our security officer. Mr. Hostetter had to stop working because he has a terrible eye disease that is causing him to go blind. Proceeds from purchase 5 to 8 Feb 1st will go to support he and his wife.

Congratulations to all who auditioned and petitioned for roles in Bye Bye Birdie! Although the Cast and Company roles are not completely assigned and determined, it has been decided that NO CALL BACKS will be necessary. There will be NO CALL BACKS tomorrow after school. The Cast and Crew List will be posted as scheduled at 7:15am this Friday, January 27.  Please remember that ALL 8th Graders involved in the musical will meet NEXT Tuesday, January 31; all 7th Graders will meet NEXT Thursday, February 2; and all 6th Graders will meet NEXT Friday, February 3. If you have any questions, see Mrs. Uster or Mrs. Coe.

Please stay tuned for Buzzword Tuesday.   Eccentric

(Have a great day KMS.)

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Monday, January 23, 2017 Day 2

Reminder to all Power Hour students… Power Hour will be every Tuesday and Thursday for the next eight weeks and starts on Tuesday, January 24 right after school. Report directly to the cafeteria after school, check in with After the Bell, eat your snack, and wait for your teachers to arrive. The sixth grade Power Hour teachers are Ms. Gottstein and Mrs. McGarvey, the seventh grade Power Hour teachers are Ms. Conner and Mrs. Bujak, and the eighth grade Power Hour teachers are Ms. McKenzie and Mrs. Wolfe. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Levi in the office. If you cannot make a day of Power Hour, you need to turn in a signed note from your parents to the After the Bell office or Ms. Levi. We are excited to begin Power Hour and we have more spots if anyone is still interested!

Remember today is the start of the 3rd marking period. You will start your new marking period cycle and your science and social studies win will switch. Make sure you start the marking period strong and then continue the great effort.

This is a reminder for all student taking the ACCESS test, tomorrow Tuesday January 24th and Wednesday January 25th you will report to the small gym after breakfast.

For the rest of KMS students, ACCESS testing is just like PSSA except for English Language Learners. THey are testing in the small gym and library Tuesday and Wednesday.. We must be silent in the hallways in those areas. Students traveling to the F wing especially to Mr. Malkasians class, Ms. Shumways class, and the girls locker room please come down the main hallway by the office and then down so we can keep the halls quiet. We want you to come down past the office.


Wednesday February 1st we are hosting a night at the Liberty Marketplace. This is supporting Jeff Hostetter who was our security officer. Mr. Hostetter had to stop working because he has a terrible eye disease that is causing him to go blind. Proceeds from purchase 5 to 8 Feb 1st will go to support he and his wife.


Congratulations to all who auditioned and petitioned for roles in Bye Bye Birdie! Although the Cast and Company roles are not completely assigned and determined, it has been decided that NO CALL BACKS will be necessary. There will be NO CALL BACKS tomorrow after school. The Cast and Crew List will be posted as scheduled at 7:15am this Friday, January 27.
Please remember that ALL 8th Graders involved in the musical will meet NEXT Tuesday, January 31; all 7th Graders will meet NEXT Thursday, February 2; and all 6th Graders will meet NEXT Friday, February 3. If you have any questions, see Mrs. Uster or Mrs. Coe.

Please stay tuned for clips from Friday’s Boys Basketball and the cheerleaders first game!

Thanks, stop by the next home game this Friday.
(Have a great day KMS.)

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Friday, January 20, 2017 Day 1

Reminder to all Power Hour students… Power Hour will be every Tuesday and Thursday for the next eight weeks and starts on Tuesday, January 24 right after school. Report directly to the cafeteria after school, check in with After the Bell, eat your snack, and wait for your teachers to arrive. The sixth grade Power Hour teachers are Ms. Gottstein and Mrs. McGarvey, the seventh grade Power Hour teachers are Ms. Conner and Mrs. Bujak, and the eighth grade Power Hour teachers are Ms. McKenzie and Mrs. Wolfe. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Levi in the office. If you cannot make a day of Power Hour, you need to turn in a signed note from your parents to the After the Bell office or Ms. Levi. We are excited to begin Power Hour and we have more spots if anyone is still interested!

Remember Monday is the start of the 3rd marking period. You will start your new marking period cycle. Make sure you start the marking period strong and then continue the great effort.

Wednesday February 1st we are hosting a night at the Liberty Marketplace. This is supporting Jeff Hostetter who was our security officer. Mr. Hostetter had to stop working because he has a terrible eye disease that is causing him to go blind. Proceeds from purchase 5 to 8 Feb 1st will go to support he and his wife.

Today will be the last day to audition. Every student who wants to perform on stage MUST go through the audition process. Please sign up today for your 20-minute audition appointment outside of the Guidance Office. What you need to prepare is on the KMS Musical wiki on KCSD Connect.  If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Uster in A004 or email her at huster@kcsd.org

8th Grade students will go straight to LEAD after 5th period. We will leave belongings there. Have a great trip to the high school.

Please stay tuned for Flocabulary Friday.

(Have a great day KMS.)

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Thursday, January 19, 2017 Day 6

We wanted to wish our many KMS students taking midterms good luck. Today is the last day. You can do it!!!

Wednesday February 1st we are hosting a night at the Liberty Marketplace. This is supporting Jeff Hostetter who was our security officer. Mr. Hostetter had to stop working because he has a terrible eye disease that is causing him to go blind. Proceeds from purchase 5 to 8 Feb 1st will go to support he and his wife.

This Thursday and Friday will be the last days to audition. Every student who wants to perform on stage MUST go through the audition process. Please sign up today for your 20-minute audition appointment outside of the Guidance Office. What you need to prepare is on the KMS Musical wiki on KCSD Connect.  If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Uster in A004 or email her at huster@kcsd.org

Please stay tuned for This Day in History.

(Have a great day KMS.)

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