Kulshan Connect
September 25, 2020
In our Kulshan Community, we are courageous, kind, and committed!
Si desea esta información en español llame al 360-676-6456.
October 7: MOD Pizza Fundraiser!
Our ASB is holding our first KMS take out and delivery fundraiser at MOD pizza on Wednesday, October 7 from 10:30 AM - 9:00 PM. You can participate via take out, delivery, or pick up. You can order via their website or in-person at the restaurant . If you are ordering online, use the promo code of "GR160375K" and 20% of your meal’s price will be donated back to our ASB. If you go to Barkley in-person to order, mention that you are with Kulshan Middle School ASB before placing your order. You can RSVP to this event via this link. Thank you!
Welcome Nurse Eisenhauer
Hello Kulshan Families! I’m Amy Eisenhauer, and I’m excited to be the new nurse at Kulshan Middle School! Starting in May of 2018, I worked as a support nurse at many of the schools in the Bellingham School District. Before I came to Bellingham Public Schools, I worked at a family practice clinic. I have two teenagers, one dog, one cat, and two puppies! When I can find the time, I like to hike, garden, read, and play piano. I look forward to meeting you virtually and in person. Feel free to email me with any nurse related questions. Thank you!
Zoom Class Engagement
Free Online Cooking Classes
Free YMCA Wifi!
Free Wifi for parents and students to assist with online learning. To reserve a spot, call the YMCA at 360-733-9630 or reserve your spot online. All are welcome, no YMCA membership required.
Wednesday Attendance
Did you know that we take attendance for all classes every Wednesday? Students will be marked present if they at least log in and check their MS Teams page. Please remind your students to do this every Wednesday for periods 1-4. Thank you!
KMS Attendance
kmsattendance@bellinghamschools.org or call us at (360) 647-6877.
KMS Library Book Checkout
Do you want to check out some fun books this coming week? Students can use this link to look at the online catalog. If you see something you want that is unavailable, you can log into Destiny and place a hold (same login as for your laptop). To request books, use this form. Mr. Shaffer and Ms. Stephanie will get your books ready for pickup. Books will be available to be picked up every Wednesday from 4:00 - 5:30 PM. Please enter your requests by the Tuesday before. Requests received after Tuesday may not be ready for next-day pickup (but we'll do our best). As always, email Mr. Shaffer for book recommendations, or any other questions!
Sept 20-27: Climate Action Week
The City of Bellingham is hosting its second annual ALL IN for Climate Action Week from Sept. 20 to 27. This is a week full of virtual and self-guided events that highlight all the climate action work happening in our community with opportunities to get involved. Events include a book club, yoga class, week-long vegan festival, trivia night, youth events, panel discussions about climate justice, film showings, and more. For more information, visit the City of Bellingham website for a calendar of events.
Register to vote or update your registration today
With a Washington state driver’s license or state identification card, it is quick and simple at VoteWA.gov. VoteWA allows you to register to vote, update your voter registration, view voters’ guides, check the status of your voter registration and get election results. If you do not have a driver’s license or state ID, please register using your Social Security number and a paper registration form. If you prefer to register by mail, pick up a Washington State Voter Registration Form at the county auditor’s office or download one here and mail it to the county elections office at: Whatcom County Elections, P.O. Box 398, Bellingham, WA 98227-0398. You may also drop off your registration form at the Elections Division of the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office located in the Whatcom County Building located at 311 Grand Avenue in Bellingham.
Working 1:1 on Zoom
Thanks for all your continued partnership with us as we keep rolling in this brave new world. Our teachers are continuing to support your students as much as they can, which sometimes includes helping students 1:1 right after class or arranging to meet with students either in small groups or 1:1 on Zoom or Teams videoconferencing. Our teachers will work to inform you when meeting with students 1:1. If you have any questions about that, please reach out to a KMS administrator, counselor, or teacher.
Teen Summer Prizes!
We are so excited that we found a contact-free way to get tweens/teens their Summer Reading prize books! We will be mailing prize books to kids. They will fill out a form here. On the form they will fill out contact information along with their choice of prize book from the list of 20 options. The list of 20 books to select from can be found here. Thank you! Jennifer Lovchik, Teen Services Librarian, Bellingham Public Library, 360-778-7231. Facebook/ Instagram @bplconnects
Next PTSA meeting: Tuesday, Nov 10
We are so sorry! We had some technology kinks at our September PTSA meeting. We are working on this and things should be much smoother for our November PTSA meeting. Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, November 10 at 6:30 PM. We will email the correct Zoom link to all KMS parents on the day of the meeting. And remember, you don't have to be a member to come to our meetings! See you there! Si necesita un intérprete para esta reunión, llame al 360-676-6456 para programarla.
Do you need Tech Support?
If students are unable to see the Zoom invites in their MS Teams or Outlook, here are some ways you can get your questions answered:
- take a look at this 2 minute video. The video is also available here in Spanish.
- check out these frequently asked Zoom questions
- call Kulshan at 360-676-4886
- fill out this Tech Support form
Mood Meter
Wednesdays 4:00-5:30 PM: Meal Boxes
You can walk, bike, WTA bus, or drive to any of our 21 sites every Wednesday anytime from 4:00-5:30 PM for your 14-meal/7-day box. Si desea esta información en español llame al 360-676-6456 o via email.
Reminder: meal boxes are free for all children 0-18. Any family can go to any location and pick up a meal box. We are shifting to incorporating more Central Kitchen made-from-scratch items in meal boxes in the weeks to come, and really want to encourage families to pick up and try out meal boxes. School sites: Alderwood, Birchwood, Carl Cozier, Cordata, Geneva, Happy Valley, Northern Heights, Roosevelt, Wade King, Fairhaven, Kulshan, Shuksan, Whatcom, Bellingham, Sehome. Community sites: Sterling Meadows, Eliza Court, Villa Santa Fe, Evergreen Ridge Apartments, Regency Park, Sudden Valley Community Center.
Do You Need Personal Care Items?
Please reach out to our counselor, Jen Newbauer, if you or someone in your family are in need of any personal care items. This might include: shampoo/conditioner, soap, toothpaste/brush, deodorant, laundry detergent, tampons, pads etc. She will work on getting these items together and will work with you to determine a pick up plan. On that note, if you are able to donate any of these items, please click on this Sign Up Genius to help support your Kulshan Community.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
KMS Student Artwork
2020-2021 Kulshan PTSA
KMS Counselor Corner
Please feel free to reach out with any student or family specific needs and we will see how we can help. As always, our goal is to support the social and emotional needs of all our students. Take care and see you soon!
Aaron Tiger - Counselor (cell 360-739-3991)
Jen Newbauer - Counselor (cell 360-739-4138)
Viry Ferreira - KMS Registrar
Kulshan Garden
NEW! Thursday Location - -
The Bellingham Food Bank schedule:
Tuesdays: Shuksan Middle School from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Wednesdays: Christ the King on Meridian from 3:00-6:00 p.m.
(NEW!) Thursdays: Bellingham High School from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Check out the Bellingham Food Bank to learn more or to make a donation.
District Resources Website
We Miss You and We Love You!
Kulshan Contacts
Kevin Terpstra, Assistant Principal
Jeneen Durand, Attendance Secretary
We love you and we miss you and we hope you are staying safe and healthy!
Kulshan Middle School 1250 Kenoyer Drive Bellingham, WA 98229 360-676-4886