Principal's Message: Student Computers, January 24th edition

Happy Tuesday, KMS students, parents, families, and friends!  

It’s a busy couple of months here at KMS, so I am going to get right down to the nitty gritty with some simple bullet points. 

Exciting news, Student Chromebooks are here!!!!

• January 24^th, 1530-1800: Student Chromebook pick-up. This is a chance for our parents to drop-off paperwork, complete required paperwork, and a venue for our kids to log-in for the very first time. Required paperwork will be sent in a separate email to parents. We will have copies available on January 24^th, as well. View the Laptop Pick Up information flyer for more details. 
• As we continue our journey into 21^st century teaching and learning, students having access to reliable and safe technology at home and at school is important. Each student will be issued a Chromebook that will be used by them for the school year. They will be able to utilize these at home and is a great way for us to leverage the digital world. With many of our classes having digital textbooks, assignments being digitized, etc. this is a long time coming! 
• NEW! All student computers will be monitored via a new internet filter, Lightspeed. View the Lightspeed Filter Document for more information. 

Important dates:

• January 12^th & 15^th - No School for Students, End of 2^nd QTR and Dr. Martin Luther King Federal Holiday
• January 16: All students may pick-up a copy of their semester 2 schedules in the building 1032 Gym. Schedules are also available via the student and parent portals. 
• January 18^th , 1800 - Orchestra performance after school
• January 31^st, 1530-1630, KMS Library: School Advisory Committee (SAC) meeting. The SAC serves as an advisory role. This will be our first meeting with newly elected members. 
• February 1^st: Yearbook photos for any students unable to get pictures done in the fall. More info to come. 
• February 5^th - NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress; Nation's Report Card) 8^th Grade Only 
• February 8^th - Spelling Bee (after school 3pm)
• February 14^th: Installment # 3 of our admin community outreach. This edition of Coffee with Admin will have a special Valentine’s flare. View the Coffee with the KMS Admin flyer for more information. 
• February 15^th – Student Council sponsored Dance. 

Have a great week!

Jason