Good Morning, KMS

Today is Thursday, September 12, 2019

Today is Day 1

Please stand for the pledge of allegiance

Attention Parents,. If your child borrowed summer reading books last June, and have not yet returned them, they are now over 1 week overdue. These books MUST be returned immediately so if you see library books at home please remind your child to return it.

Thank you.

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Kennett Middle School’s Coding and Robotics club will be meeting each Tuesday and Thursday after school until 4:30pm. This team is run under the First LEGO League organization, which teaches students how to work through the design process to build a suitable robot to run the course, as well as block coding, and collaboration skills for a team based activity. Our team will meet each week until our competition in December. New members are welcome to join and its open for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. If your child would like to join this club please find the table in the lobby labeled FLL or First LEGO League!

After the bell registration has started this week. Take a look at this slide.

After-The-Bell offers Fun & free After-School activities

Join ATB – 1, 2, or 3 days a week! Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. A snack and a ride home is provided for students.

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Parents, Student Emergency Forms were sent home with students on the first day of school. The forms are pink this year. Every student should have returned a form to the nurse. If not, please pick up a blank form tonight from the nurse (Diane Shannon).

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Vision Screenings will be done for all students on Picture Day, Friday September 27.

Parents and PTO, on behalf of all the staff in this building the lunch you provided us today was fabulous. We are so thankful and we appreciate your efforts!!!

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The vegetable garden beds are all built and filled and we even got a few plants in the ground this week. Our staff and students are Amazing!!!! The beds are located outside the doors between the TV studio and the girls locker room. What an exciting adventure. Thank you to everyone who made this day possible

Here is a reminder on how can YOU still help with the KMS gardens? Students could enroll in After the Bell’s gardening session on Tuesdays after school. Parents, students, and teachers can check out our social media pages where you can find info on how to donate supplies for our garden. Materials will be collected tonight by Mrs. Mancuso in the big gym. We’ll also be using our social media to sign-up volunteers for upcoming garden events.

NOW over to Mrs. Matthews with a few helpful hints…

Kcsd.org – Middle School – visit page = kms.kcsd.org

News – Daily Announcements – Day of the week and news

Parents link – Bottom of the Bookbag and the clearances

Have a great night KMS

Attention KMS 7th and 8th grade students. If you borrowed summer reading books last June, and have not yet returned them, they are now over 1 week overdue. These books MUST be returned immediately. and you MUST see Ms. McGarvey or Mrs. Knox in the Library TODAY, to discuss a plan for their return.

Thank you.

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PE classes for today (day 3-6) should report to the locker rooms. We will have regular PE classes from now on. What great news!!! Please bring your agenda book with you as it has all of your locker information.

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Attention all students interested in learning to code, program, and develop a working robot: this Thursday, September 12th we will host our first meeting for all students who are interested in checking out the First LEGO League club. We will review this year’s theme and challenge and we will get to know the missions on the board. The club is open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. Again, this year’s FLL Coding and Robotics club will begin meeting tomorrow, after school from 2:45 until 4:30pm. Please see Mrs. Bonacquisti or Mr. Powell in the STEM rooms with any questions.

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Attention all 7th and 8th grade students: if you are interested in being a parent guide for Back to School night this Thursday, please sign up in Mrs. Clapp, Mrs. Bevan or Mrs. MacNamara’s room.

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Hi students, Many KMS students have submitted their signed Bingo Bored to the office. If you have completed some or all of the Bingo Bored this past summer, please submit it to Ms. Vicki in the office. Thank you.

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The vegetable garden beds are all built and filled and we even got a few plants in the ground yesterday. Our staff and students are Amazing!!!! The beds are located outside the doors between the TV studio and the girls locker room. What an exciting adventure. Thank you to everyone who made this day possible

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Girls Take Charge Summer Leadership Camp recipients,

If you attended or were invited to attend the Villanova or Penn State Leadership Camp this past summer, please see Mrs. Reinheimer following morning announcements to pick up your reunion information! Our get-together event is this Saturday at Kennett High School. A special prize awaits the first lady to arrive after announcements! Can’t wait to see you all there. We’ve got lots of fun activities planned!

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Here is a reminder on how can YOU still help with the KMS gardens? You could enroll in After the Bell’s gardening session on Tuesdays after school. You can check out our social media pages where you can find info on how to donate supplies for our garden. Materials will be collected at Back to School Night on September 12. We’ll also be using our social media to sign-up volunteers for upcoming garden events.

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After the Bell registration starts today! There are so many fun opportunities just for you so make sure you get signed up.

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Today marks the 18th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. While all of our current KMS students were born after the attacks, it is important for us all to understand what this date truly means. Many of the KMS staff member have a detailed account of that day seared into their memories. September 11, 2001 was a turning point for each of us just as it was for the nation and the world as a whole. So, today, be sure to ask the adults around you about their memories from that day and about what this day means so that we collectively ensure that: we will never forget.

Attention KMS 7th and 8th grade students. If you borrowed summer reading books last June, and have not yet returned them, they are now over 1 week overdue. These books MUST be returned immediately. and you MUST see Ms. McGarvey or Mrs. Knox in the Library TODAY, to discuss a plan for their return.

Thank you.

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PE classes for today (day 1-4) should report to the locker rooms when it time for your class. Most of the classes will get to start PE today.

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Tryouts for the 7th and 8th grade boys soccer team will be held today and tomorrow from 2:45-4:30 pm. Please bring cleats, shin guards, and a water bottle. Please arrange to be picked up promptly at 4:30pm. For more information and tryout forms, please see Mr. Lynch in A105, Miss Burton in A003, or Mrs. Bonacquisti in D107.

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Hi students, Many KMS students have submitted their signed Bingo Bored to the office. If you have completed some or all of the Bingo Bored this past summer, please submit it to Ms. Vicki in the office. Thank you.

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KMS is proud to announce the debut of our brand new Giving Garden. This week we will be working to build raised garden beds which we will immediately fill with seeds and vegetable plants. In our garden we will grow a wide variety of fruits and vegetables throughout the year which will be donated to Kennett families in need.

So how can YOU help? You could enroll in After the Bell’s gardening session on Tuesdays after school. You can check out our social media pages where you can find info on how to donate supplies for our garden. Materials will be collected at Back to School Night on September 12. We’ll also be using our social media to sign-up volunteers for upcoming garden events.

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Please look at this important announcement from after the bell. Registration starts tomorrow. (PAUSE)

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Look here at Today’s motivational monday thought!

Have a great day KMS!

Please return all summer reading books to the library immediately. They are now ALL overdue. Write yourself a note or set a reminder to return them. Thank you.

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PE classes for today (day 2-5) should report to the big gym when it time for your class. We are doing height and weight today.

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This is the last call for Treble Choir auditions. There are still a few time slots available for today and tomorrow. See Mrs. Mancuso in F105 with any questions.

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Tryouts for the 7th and 8th grade boys soccer team will be held on Monday, September 9th and Tuesday, September 10th from 2:45-4:30 pm. Please bring cleats, shin guards, and a water bottle. Please arrange to be picked up promptly at 4:30pm. For more information and tryout forms, please see Mr. Lynch in A105, Miss Burton in A003, or Mrs. Bonacquisti in D107.

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KMS is proud to announce the debut of our brand new Giving Garden. Next week we will be working to build raised garden beds which we will immediately fill with seeds and vegetable plants. In our garden we will grow a wide variety of fruits and vegetables throughout the year which will be donated to Kennett families in need.

So how can YOU help? You could enroll in After the Bell’s gardening session on Tuesdays after school. You can check out our social media pages where you can find info on how to donate supplies for our garden. Materials will be collected at Back to School Night on September 12. We’ll also be using our social media to sign-up volunteers for upcoming garden events.

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Please look at this important announcement from after the bell. (PAUSE)

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Have a great day KMS!

PE classes should report to the big gym when it time for your class. We have the state mandated height and weight today.

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KMS breakfast is being served every morning here at KMS.

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Attention all 7th and 8th grade singers. Auditions for this year’s KMS Treble Choir will begin on Tuesday September 3. Auditions are open to all 7th and 8th grade sopranos and altos, regardless of gender. Auditions sign-ups are posted outside of room F105. If you’d like more information please see Mrs. Mancuso.

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Girls soccer tryouts will take place, today, 9/3 through Thursday 9/5. From 2:45-4:30 pm. Please bring a water bottle, sneakers, cleats and shin guards. If you have any questions please see Coach Gottstein in D103.

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Tryouts for the 7th and 8th grade boys soccer team will be held on Monday, September 9th and Tuesday, September 10th from 2:45-4:30 pm. Please bring cleats, shin guards, and a water bottle. Please arrange to be picked up promptly at 4:30pm. For more information and tryout forms, please see Mr. Lynch in A105, Miss Burton in A003, or Mrs. Bonacquisti in D107.

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Attention 7th and 8th graders interested in trying out for field hockey. Tryouts begin next Wednesday, September 4th. If you have not done so already, please sign up outside of Coach Robinson’s room D101 to receive additional information.

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Attention all 7th and 8th grade girls interested in playing volleyball: Tryouts will be held today, Weds, and Thursday. Please have your physical turned into Nurse Shannon before tryouts! If you have any questions please see Coach Clapp in D113 or Coach Colgan.

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Here is a quote to get us motivated for a fabulous week!

Have a great day KMS!