February 2018 - Page 2 of 3 - Kennett Middle School

Friday, February 16, 2018 Day 5

February 2018

Attention 7th grade students: Today is the field trip to the Franklin Institute. We home you remembered to bring a bag lunch that is completely disposable with your name on it. Have fun!

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Monday we do not have school in honor of Presidents Day. Presidents‘ Day is an American holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February. Originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, it is still officially called “Washington’s Birthday” by the federal government.

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The KMS “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing” video has finally been completed and is now eligible to receive votes. Please visit whatssocool.org and click on the “Delaware and Chester” county 2018 contest and vote for Kennett. You can vote only once, but you can vote on any device. Help Kennett win for a second year in a row.

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HAVE A GREAT DAY KMS!!!

Thursday, February 15. 2018 Day 4

February 2018

Attention 7th grade students: Tomorrow is the field trip to the Franklin Institute. Please remember to bring a bag lunch that is completely disposable with your name on it

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There will be a softball interest meeting today for 7th and 8th graders during the first 10 minutes of lunch. The meeting will be held outside the cafeteria. Please plan on attending if you are interested in playing softball this spring.

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The KMS “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing” video has finally been completed and is now eligible to receive votes. Please visit whatssocool.org and click on the “Delaware and Chester” county 2018 contest and vote for Kennett. You can vote only once, but you can vote on any device. Help Kennett win for a second year in a row.

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HAVE A GREAT DAY KMS!!!

Inspire Brandywine Exhibit to Feature KMS Student Artwork!

February 2018

We have exciting news from the KMS art department! One hundred and fifty (150) of our students will have their artwork on display at the Brandywine River Museum during the month of March.

Students will have an art reception Sunday, March 4^th from 3 p.m.to 4:30 p.m. at the museum. Entrance to the reception is free.

Please join us if you can!

KCSD Calendar Information 2018-2019

February 2018

The 2018-2019 student school year will begin on Monday, August 27, 2018, and is tentatively set to end on Thursday, June 6, 2019, dependent on the need for inclement weather make-up days. The winter holiday will run from Monday, December 24, 2018, through Tuesday, January 1, 2019, with school resuming on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. Spring break will be Monday, April 15 through Friday, April 19, 2019. Graduation is scheduled for Friday, June 7, 2019.

Inclement weather make-up days will be added to the end of the school year. There are five days designated as “local holidays” in accordance with the ruling of the Department of Education. The designated local holidays are Monday, January 21, 2019 (Martin Luther King holiday); Monday, February 18, 2019 (President’s Day holiday); and Monday, April 15 through Wednesday, April 17, 2019 (spring break).

Eighth Grade Parent Night RESCHEDULED!

February 2018

The Eighth Grade Parent Night at Kennett High School has been rescheduled for Wednesday, February 28^th at 6:30 pm. You are invited to take a brief tour of the school building from 6:00-6:25 p.m. before the presentation begins. Students do not need to attend. You will hear a presentation from the high school principals and counselors. We hope to see you there!

Tuesday, February, 13, 2018 Day 2

February 2018

Attention 6th grade orchestra students this is for you, your orchestra lessons today will be at the following times:

period 5 – group A

period 6 – group B

period 8 – group C

period 9 – group D

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FCA huddle will be this a Thursday morning at 6:50am in Mr Bowling’s room. Hope to see you there!

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We have LEAD today during 7th period!

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Looking for a Valentine’s gift for that special someone? Student Council will be selling carnations for $1 during 6th, 7th, and 8th grade lunches today and tomorrow. All proceeds will benefit a charitable cause to be selected by Student Council.

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HAVE A GREAT DAY KMS!!!

Monday, February 12, 2018 Day 1

February 2018

Kennett Middle School would like to congratulate Tiffany Lee on her recent participation at the Chester County Spelling Bee on Friday! Tiffany competed through 12-plus rounds of the Bee and represented our school wonderfully! Way to go, Tiffany!

All KMS spelling bee participants will receive their certificates at the awards assembly at the end of the school year! Again congratulations to Tiffany and all our KMS spellers!

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Attention All Cheerleaders. A reminder there is a game today. You should be wearing your uniform to school.

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Attention CHESTER COUNTY FUTURES 7th and 8th graders,

There will be a meeting after-school TODAY until 4:15 pm in the library. Please make sure you attend. Please contact Miss Kate with any questions or if you cannot attend the meeting. You will be receiving permission slips for the upcoming field trip at this meeting.

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We have LEAD tomorrow during 7th period!

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Today is spring picture day. The best part about that sentence is “Spring.” We hope you combed your hair.

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Looking for a Valentine’s gift for that special someone? Student Council will be selling carnations for $1 during 6th, 7th, and 8th grade lunches from Monday, February 12ththrough Wednesday, February 14th. All proceeds will benefit a charitable cause to be selected by Student Council.

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HAVE A GREAT DAY KMS!!!

Friday, February 9, 2018 – Day 6

February 2018

Tomorrow is the annual Chester County Spelling Bee. Please wish eighth-grader Tiffany Lee well as she represents Kennett Middle School! Good luck, Tiffany! Enjoy the competition, and happy spelling!

” Attention Reading Olympics Participants: There will be meetings at all lunches in the library today.”

Attention All Cheerleaders. A reminder there is a game on Monday, February 12th. Please remember to wear your uniform to school.

A reminder to ALL STUDENTS participating in Madagascar:

TODAY is the LAST Grade Meeting for ALL Cast and Crew of Madagascar! 6th Grade are schedule to be in the Library from 2:35-5:00. Any 7th or 8th Grader who did not attend their Grade Meeting MUST attend TODAY in the Library from 2:35-5:00.

Thank you to the 7th and 8th graders who have already brought in their signed contracts! All contracts are due to Mrs. Uster or Mrs. Coe by Friday, February 16th.

If you have any questions, please see or contact Mrs. Uster or Mrs. Coe this week.

Remember 8th grade students, today you have your field trip to the Technical College High School. 7th grade students you have a field trip to the Franklin Institute next Friday.

Students Monday February 12 we have KMS spring pictures.

Looking for a Valentine’s gift for that special someone? Student Council will be selling carnations for $1 during 6th, 7th, and 8th grade lunches from Monday, February 12ththrough Wednesday, February 14th. All proceeds will benefit a charitable cause to be selected by Student Council.

Thursday, February 8, 2018 Day 5

February 2018

Tomorrow is the annual Chester County Spelling Bee. Please wish eighth-grader Tiffany Lee well as she represents Kennett Middle School! Good luck, Tiffany! Enjoy the competition, and happy spelling!

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A reminder to ALL STUDENTS participating in Madagascar:

– Today (Thursday) is the 7th Grade Meeting from 2:35-5:00 in the Library. All 7th Grade Cast and Crew are expected to attend. 8th Graders that missed Tuesday’s meeting may also attend today.

– Tomorrow (Friday) is the 6th Grade Meeting from 2:35-5:00 in the Library. All 6th Grade Cast and Crew are expected to attend. Any student that missed their own Grade Meeting on Tuesday or today (Thursday) MUST attend Friday’s meeting.

If you have any questions, please see or contact Mrs. Uster or Mrs. Coe this week.

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Remember 8th grade students, tomorrow you have your field trip to the Technical College High School. 7th grade students you have a field trip to the Franklin Institute next Friday.

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Students Monday February 12 we have KMS spring pictures.

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HAVE A GREAT DAY KMS!!!

Monday, February 5, 2018 Day 3

February 2018

Attention 8th grade students KHS parent Wednesday, night February 7th at 6:30 PM.

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Congratulations to the KMS Mathcounts team! They were awarded the Most Improved Team at the county competition this past Saturday. Great work Chris Murphy, Lydia Duckworth, Marvin Cordova Ortiz, and Grant Urie!

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Students please remember to bring in an absence note within three days of your absence. Did you know the State of Pennsylvania track our school absences and we get a grade for following that rule.

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HAVE A GREAT DAY KMS!!!