Kulshan Connect
September 3, 2021
In our Kulshan Community, we are courageous, kind, and committed!
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Important Dates in September:
- Monday, Sept 6: Labor Day/ No School
- Thursday, Sept 16: KMS School Picture Day
- Thursday, Sept 23: Early Release @ 12:00 PM
- Friday, Sept 24: No School/ Purple Friday
- Thursday, Sept 30: Kulshan Open House @ 6:30 PM
Register by Sept 10: KMS Fall Sports
Is your middle school student interested in participating in a Fall sport? There are 2 steps parents need to take: 1) complete registration in Final Forms 2) Sports Physical. All ASB cards and sports are FREE thanks to Project Free Education. We offer the following sports for all grade levels: Track & Field, Boys Soccer, and Girls Soccer. Everyone makes the team - there are no cuts. The goal of middle school sports is to be outside and have fun. Wear comfortable clothes. If you have any questions, please email Lisa Scott, our Athletics Registrar or call 360-676-4886 x4708. Registration is due Sept 10. The first day of practices is Monday, September 13 from 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Thurs, Sept 16: Kulshan Photo Day!
KMS School Picture Day is Thursday, September 16th! Your student will have their photo taken during their T-Bird Time. Order forms will be passed out to students or you can order online here. The special KMS code is EVT2SQJS7.
Register for Unified Fall Activities
Tues, Sept 14 @ 6:30 PM: PTSA Meeting
Limited Pick Up Loop @ KMS
Health and Safety Updates
Our two primary Health and Safety goals for the 2021-22 school year are to:
- Maximize in-person instruction by keeping kids in school
- Minimize the transmission of COVID-19 among students and staff and to their families and our broader community.
Masks are required inside schools for everyone regardless of vaccination status. Masks are optional outside but recommended for crowded events. Our goal is to have a distance of 3 feet between students in the classroom. Physical distance should not be a barrier to in-person instruction. We ask that everyone stay home when they are sick. We are hoping to expand COVID testing access at school. We will continue to focus on handwashing and sanitizing.
Universal “free” meals for 2021-22
Since the first menu of the school year was included in the back-to-school mailing, the Food Services program has been impacted severely by national supply chain issues in the food industry. To keep families updated on what will be served, a two-week menu will be maintained on the school menu webpage. Reminder! All breakfast and lunch meals are provided at no cost to families in the 2021-22 school year thanks to a USDA ruling earlier this summer.
We Won!
Learning Together
Part of our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion work in Bellingham is examining our curriculum to see if the voices and images of all students and families are represented. Thank you to KMS families and students who have sent me resources to integrate into our library or curriculum. To help us better understand gender identity and pronouns, our KMS parents and students have recommended this GLSEN Pronoun Guide. I appreciate all of your recommendations as we continue to learn together!
Youth Peace Poetry Contest open for submissions
April is National Poetry Month, and the Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center (WDRC) Youth Peace Poetry Contest is open now for submissions! The contest is open to all youth ages 4 to 18 who live in Whatcom County. For more more information or to submit a poem, please visit the WDRC website. In related Poetry News, Bellingham Public Schools is sharing poems using the hashtag: #BPSPoetry. This is a great chance to share student poems in more public way.
Now Hiring in BPS
We are hiring in Bellingham! If you have questions about jobs available in our schools, please visit the district website at and click on “jobs”. For assistance with questions about temporary substitute assignments, you may contact Gabrielle Roberts, Substitute Coordinator by emailing or by calling the office at (360) 676-2784 or (360) 398-5572. Questions about other job opportunities in our schools may be addressed by contacting Kara Silsbee, Employment Specialist by emailing or by calling (360) 319-4999.
Skyward Family Access
Is your contact information for your student up-to-date? You can do this online now through our Skyward Family Access program. Please take a few minutes to log into Skyward Family Access to review your contact information, mailing address, emergency contacts and to complete the Annual Health Concerns form for your student. If you need your login and password information for Skyward Family Access, please contact us. Do you need help with Skyward/ Family Access? Here are some great online resources and videos.
LGBTQ Support for Families and Youth
Bellingham Food Bank Schedule
Our local food bank (1824 Ellis Street) is open Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM. The team at Bellingham Food Bank works tirelessly to make sure they have great food to give families. Anyone can visit the food bank as often as needed, regardless of address. The food bank is proud to be of service to our families—always striving to serve them with dignity, respect, and a smile. Check out the Food Bank website to learn more about their satellite food banks, home delivery and Whatcom County Foodbanks. You can also make a donation here.
Kulshan Contacts
Kevin Terpstra, Assistant Principal
Viry Ferreira, Registrar (through Sept 10)
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