Principal's Message: a deadline edition
Happy Wednesday, Knight Nation,
This week’s message is a quick one,
February 26th Deadline! current KMS families, this is important. We are in the midst of course selections for next school year. While it may seem early, we are positioning ourselves to be able to have an accurate schedule in the hands of each student before the school year ends. The first steps are simply to make a course selection for electives. Parents, this is your chance to take a sneak peek at course selections, Visit the Course Selection Form FOR INFORMATION. For all current 6th and 7th grade families, your POC’s are KMS counselors Sarah Steadman, and Simone Gilbert. Current 8th grade families, be on the lookout for information from KHS admin and/or counselors.
February 27th: Beginning next Tuesday, KMS students, join us for a great opportunity to have some fun with volleyball. View the Volleyball Tuesdays flyer.
March 20th: Through partnership with the 86th 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 86th AS have opened this event for all students at KMS! That’s right, mark your calendars for March 20th. 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 the Interest Meeting for YLI flyer to find some details about the Youth Leadership Institute.
Reminders!
- 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 for 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 86th AS, “Fly Like a Girl” event.
Have a great week!
Jason