ACCESS Testing for Kennett Middle School Starts Monday January 22nd . All students taking the ACCESS should report to the small gym at 7:40 a.m. Monday and Tuesday. You do not need to report to homeroom. Good luck to all the students taking the test.

—

Attention 8th grade students, You will hold in lunch a few extra minutes and get dismissed at 11:12. You go straight to your LEAD. There you will find out the bus you ride and other details for the trip to KHS. Be thinking of what questions you want to ask about this amazing high school.

—

Attention students auditioning for Madagascar! Sign-up for your audition time on the Guidance window as soon as possible. Auditions started yesterday and are happening today after school. Next week there are times still available for Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday as well. Don’t forget to pick a time that is best for you AND your parents.

The musical wiki is now live on Connect. The songs are able to be downloaded for you to practice at home before your audition. If you have any questions about auditions or in working back stage for Madagascar but missed the meetings last week, see Mrs. Uster in A004 or Mrs. Coe in B004 IMMEDIATELY.

—

January 23 the winter after the bell session begins.

—

All 7th and 8th grade girls interested in playing Softball for KMS this Spring.

Coach will be holding an informational meeting during 7th and 8th grade lunches next Monday, January 22.

—

There will be a yearbook meeting on Tuesday 1/23 in Mrs. Lozada’s room, B001, until 3:30. Please make plans to attend.

—

Please stay tuned for Flocab.

HAVE A GREAT DAY KMS!!! GO EAGLES!!!

Attention Student Council members! There will be a Student Council meeting this Thursday January 18th to start planning the events for the rest of the year. The meeting will be held in Mrs. MacNamara’s room, A103, from 2:45-3:30, please arrange to be picked up then. If you can’t make the meeting, please let Mrs. MacNamara, Mrs. Bevan or Ms. Conner know so that we can fill you in.

—

FCA huddle this Thursday, Jan 18 in Mr Bowling’s room at 6:50am. We have 2 guests joining us this week – Joey Wendle is a 2nd baseman for the Tamp Bay Rays and Nick Mascioli is a strength and conditioning coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates. They are both part of the MLB and will share their testimonies with the students.

If you have been wondering what FCA is – this is the week to come and see what it is all about.

—

Hey KMS, the Harlem Wizards are coming to town! This Friday there will be an all school assembly in the gym at 8:30am. Let’s show our Kennett PRIDE by wearing Blue and White and Kennett gear that day. No hair paint or face paint is allowed. They are coming to promote their game against the Kennett teachers on Saturday, February 10 at 6:00pm. All proceeds will benefit the KHS MiniThon.

—

January 23 the winter after the bell session begins.

—

This announcement is for all 8th grade boys interested in playing soccer at Kennett HIGH School next year.

The High School coach will have an informational meeting in F101 during lunch today.

—

Attention 7th graders: The 7th grade will be visiting the Franklin Institute on Friday, February 16th. Please turn in your permission form and money to your first period teacher by THIS Friday. If you need a new permission form, see Mrs. Leo or Mrs. Pye.

—

HAVE A GREAT DAY KMS!!!

Let’s help cheer on the Birds by wearing Eagles or other NFL jerseys, gear, and hats on this Friday, January 12, 2018! Go Eagles! Let’s win big on Saturday against the Falcons! No hair paint or face paint is allowed.

—

There will be Reading Olympics meetings in the library at all lunches on Fri. January 12th. Please see Mrs. McGarvey if you cannot attend.

—

Attention ALL students interested in participating in this year’s musical, MADAGASCAR!

All stage performers: Actors, singers, dancers, and tumblers: Your meetings are TODAY, January 11thAND TOMORROW, January 12th from 2:35-4:30 in the Cafeteria. Come with comfortable and appropriate clothes and sneakers to dance. You SHOULD attend one of the meetings to be prepared for your audition, but you MAY attend both. Everyone who wants to perform on stage MUST audition.

Students interested in working on Stage Crew: You must attend ONE of the meetings TODAY, January 11th OR TOMORROW, January 12th from 2:35-3:45 in the Cafeteria. At this meeting you will pick your top 3 role choices.

There will also be an informational meeting for parents of students interested in performing on stage or joining Stage Crew Tuesday night, January 16 at 6:30pm in F103. This meeting is primarily for parents of students interested in the KMS Musical for the first time, but all parents are welcome.

If you have any questions, please see or contact Mrs. Uster or Mrs. Coe as soon as possible.

—

It was an amazing night at Tuesday nights annual KMS Spelling Bee! It what may be the most rounds in a KMS Bee ever, eighth grader Tiffany Lee was victorious in round 41! Yes, that’s right…41 ROUNDS of spelling! Emma Smith, also an eighth grader, did an amazing job and was the runner-up. Both ladies will receive prizes for their efforts. All spellers will receive certificates at a future school assembly and should be proud of their efforts.

Thank-you to all volunteers and language arts teachers who made the event possible. We are also grateful to Mr. Moore, Mr. Whisler, and all the custodians for helping with the event.

Please wish Tiffany well as she represents our school at the Chester County Spelling Bee on February 9th!

—

Attention 7th graders: The 7th grade will be visiting the Franklin Institute on Friday, February 16th. Please turn in your permission form and money to your first period teacher by THIS Friday. If you need a new permission form, see Mrs. Leo or Mrs. Pye.

—

HAVE A GREAT DAY KMS!!!

Cheerleading practice will be held Tuesday through Friday this week.

—

LEAD has been canceled for today. We will follow the 2 hour delay schedule.

—

After the Bell registration starts today.

—

Attention ALL students interested in participating in this year’s musical, MADAGASCAR!

• All stage performers: Actors, singers, dancers, and tumblers: Your meetings are this THURSDAY, January 11th AND FRIDAY, January 12th from 2:35-4:30 in the Cafeteria. You SHOULD attend one of the meetings, but you MAY attend both. Everyone who wants to perform on stage MUST audition.

Students interested in working on Stage Crew: You must attend ONE of the meetings this THURSDAY, January 11th OR FRIDAY, January 12th from 2:35-3:30 in the Cafeteria. At this meeting you will pick your top 3 role choices.

There will also be an informational meeting for parents of students interested in performing on stage or joining Stage Crew Tuesday night, January 16 at 6:30pm in F103. This meeting is primarily for parents of students interested in the KMS Musical for the first time, but all parents are welcome.

If you have any questions, please see or contact Mrs. Uster or Mrs. Coe as soon as possible.

—

Attention KMS! is the annual KMS Spelling Bee! The event starts at 6:00 in the KMS cafeteria. Spellers, please arrive at 5:45 to check in and pick up your numbers. Also, spellers should check in with their language arts teacher today and let him or her know if you are attending tonight’s bee. We’d like to be prepared for the correct number of contestants. Language Arts teachers, feel free to update the Spelling Bee document or contact Mrs. Keer with changes or updates. Thank you for your preparation and patience in dealing with the weather! Good luck, and happy spelling!

—

Attention 7th graders: The 7th grade will be visiting the Franklin Institute on Friday, February 16th. Please turn in your permission form and money to your first period teacher by THIS Friday. If you need a new permission form, see Mrs. Leo or Mrs. Pye.

—

HAVE A GREAT DAY KMS!!!

There will be NO FCA huddle tomorrow morning. We will meet next on Thursday, Jan 18th . Thank you!

—

Attention KMS…6th Graders, 7th Graders, and 8th Graders interested in participating in this year’s musical, MADAGASCAR!

All students interested in performing on stage or working back stage on Stage Crew should listen carefully to these important details and dates:

All stage performers: Actors, singers, dancers, and tumblers: The meetings to teach you how to be prepared for auditions are TOMORROW, January 4th and Friday, January 5th after school from 2:35-4:30 in F103. This is a room change! You should attend one of the meetings, but you may attend both to be more confident and feel more prepared for your audition. If you do not attend one of these meetings, you may not be best prepared to audition. Everyone who performs on stage must audition, but everyone who auditions will be invited to perform in the musical in May.

Students interested in working on Stage Crew: You must attend ONE of the meetings TOMORROW, January 4th OR Friday, January 5th after school from 2:35-3:45 in F103. This is a room change! At this meeting you will hear from Mrs. Coe what the different roles are and what is done back stage. You will pick your top 3 role choices.

There will also be an informational meeting for parents of students interested in performing or joining Stage Crew TOMORROW night, January 4 at 6:30pm in F103. This meeting is primarily for parents of students interested in the KMS Musical for the first time, but all parents are welcome.

If you have any questions, please see or contact Mrs. Uster or Mrs. Coe as soon as possible.

—

Attention eighth grade chorus members… Please remind your parents that tonight (Wednesday night) is the informational meeting about this year’s Phillies game and the opportunity to sing the national anthem. The meeting is at 6:30 PM in the KMS cafeteria. Please bring a parent and attend!

—

HAVE A GREAT DAY KMS!!!