KMS Family Newsletter
March 2023
MISSION: IGNITING A PASSION FOR LEARNING
Message from the Principal
Dear Families,
We have officially closed out two-thirds of the school year. We will be starting Trimester 3 on Monday, March 6. It is a very exciting time, and while we all long for warmer weather and summer vacations, it is more important than ever to encourage your children to finish the year out strong.
Dress Code:
Just a reminder students should be wearing shoes to school. They should not be using slippers as shoes.
Forward Testing:
Forward testing is the state testing that is completed yearly. This year we will be testing during the week of March 27- March 31 as a whole school in the areas of Math and Language Arts. Eighth-grade students will test the previous week in the areas of Science and Social Studies. We will be offering extra time for breakfast these mornings. We encourage students to have their water bottles and to get a good night's sleep during testing. These tests can take a lot of brainpower so we want to be at our best!
*Students do need earbuds for testing. We sell them in the office for $1.00 if your child needs a pair.
8th Grade Promotion:
8th Grade Promotion will be held on June 1 at 1:30 pm in the KMS gym. Doors will open at 1:00 pm.
Snacks:
I am sure it is not surprising when I tell you middle schoolers like to eat-- a lot! We are noticing with the increased number of activities taking place after school that we are seeing students in the afternoon who need snacks before their club meeting or sports practice. Please consider keeping extra snacks in your child's backpack when they are busy after school.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Skelton
Upcoming Dates
MARCH
3/3/2023- End of Trimester 2
3/6/2023- KMS Winter Band Concert - 6th grade 6:30 pm; 7th-8th grade 7:15 pm
3/14/2023- 8th Grade Band Festival @ Carroll University (held during the school day)
3/17/2023- No School - Professional Development Day
APRIL
4/3-4/7/2023- No School - Spring Break
4/10/2023- No School - Professional Development Day
4/27/2023- 8th Grade MPTC Field Trip
MAY
5/22/2023- KMS Choir Pops Concert
5/23/2023- KMS Band Pops Concert - 6th grade 6:30 pm; 7th-8th grade 7:15 pm
5/29/2023- No School - Memorial Day
5/29/2023- Memorial Day Parade @ 9:30 for band students
JUNE
06/01/2023- 8th Grade Promotion 1:30
06/02/2023- Last Day of School
6/7-6/30/2023- Summer School
KMS Spirit Wear!
Math
Solo and Ensemble
Battle of the Books
Student Services Updates from the desk of Mrs. Paruch
I would like to invite you to our Healthy Families event occurring on March 13 from 6-7:00 at the KHS library. This is a wonderful opportunity for families to learn and discuss with a mental health practitioner. The flyer can be found here:
During ELT in February, students have been learning about bullying and harassment. Depending on their grade level, students are learning about how to recognize bullying and harassment, set a good example, stand up to others, when to seek help, and how to stay safe. We missed one day of classroom lessons due to one of the snowstorms, but 6th graders learned about Healthy Relationships this month. This included characteristics about healthy and unhealthy relationships; they were encouraged to reflect upon themselves and how they can improve as friends and the quality of their relationships.
KMS Parent Group
Next Meeting:
March 13 at 6:30 in the FACE Room
Contact Information
Email: jskelton@kewaskumschools.org
Website: www.kewaskumschools.org
Location: 1676 Reigle Drive, Kewaskum, WI, USA
Phone: 262.626.3104