Principal's Message: Dancing, hittin' the road, and more edition

Students, parents, families, and friends of KMS, let’s dance! 

February 15, 4:30-6:30, A Knight in Hollywood Dance (A Knight in Hollywood flyer), Sponsored by the KMS Student Council: 

• This event will be open to KMS students, only. We will relax our normal school dress code for this dance, which allows for dresses with spaghetti straps and so forth. I have communicated to the students that all I ask is that they remain modest, that what they wear doesn’t impede their ability to have fun on the dance floor, and that the things that should be covered, are covered. I recognize that this is vague, but I trust our parents/families to help monitor what their student is wearing for the dance. If there are any question, have your student talk with me. 
• We have coordinated a secure way for students to check-in phones as they come into the dance. Tonight is a great opportunity to step away from a screen, enjoy some time talking, interacting, dancing and having digital free fun with friends. 

Want to hear something cool? Over the past several weeks we have been communicating to you about a great opportunity coming for our students on March 20^th. Through partnership with the 86^th AS, our students will get to get a behind the scenes experience to explore career fields focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Fly Like a Girl is an event focused on the many contributions that women have given and give every day in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) related fields. What a great opportunity to honor Women’s History Month. We are excited to share that the amazing organizers with the 86^th AS have opened this event for all students at KMS! That’s right, mark your calendars for March 20^th. Your KMS Knights are hittin’ the road for a fun filled day on the flight line at RAB. Many more details to come, including information for parents to support as a chaperone. 

Check it out! Our friends over at the Mu Psi Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. have a great opportunity for students aged 11-13. This is exciting! View Interest Meeting for YLI flyer to find some details about the Youth Leadership Institute. 

Reminders!

• February 16^th & 19: No school for students
• March 1 Deadline: Calling All Artists! How would you like a chance to win scholarship money or new tech for your school? Are you up to the challenge? Google is looking for one lucky student to create a Doodle 4 Google. Using this years theme: 
  • My Wish for the Next 25 Years 
  • Google wants you to design their infamous 'Google'. 
  • Download the Doodle for Google Form and submit it to kmsptsa.reflections@gmail.com no later than March 1st. For questions, contact kmsptsa.reflections@gmail.com
  • Quick how to video: Introduction to Doodle for Google 2024
  • View the Doodle 4 Google flyer for more information
• March 15 & 16: Your KMS Drama Club has been working diligently to put on a performance like none other, Bedtime Stories (As Told by Our Dad) (Who Messed Them Up), Ed Monk. Join us for either or both shows for a great performance and a celebration of work done well by our young thespians. Ms. Katie McCormick-Rimmler, drama teacher extraordinaire has assembled a great cast of students, and she has coordinated a humorous and engaging play. View the Bedtime Stories flyer for details. 
• March 20: School-wide field trip, Exploring STEM careers, celebrating Women’s History Month, and more with the 86^th AS, “Fly Like a Girl” event.  

Have a great week!

Jason