Week of January 13, 2025

KMS Open Cafe

If your student(s) are looking for something to do after school, they can now join our Open Cafe.  A safe, supervised, phone-free environment where they can hang out with friends and play board/card games and more.  Open on Wednesdays and Thursdays 2:30-4:45.  Students are expected to stay the entire time, if for some reason they need to be picked up early they will need to be signed out by a parent/guardian.  At 4:45 when Open Cafe ends, students will be dismissed and they can walk to parent pick-up, Teen Center, etc. 

***Exception - If a student has KMS Basketball Practice for Black Team at 4pm, they are allowed to walk to the gym without being signed out.

School Winter Dance

We will be having a Winter Dance on Friday, January 24, 2025 from 6PM-8PM in the KMS Gym. The cost is $5.  Please read the following expectations:

• Please be aware there is no supervision before the dance so students should not be on campus before 6:00.
• Any students absent or dismissed early on the day of dance without returning to school are not eligible to attend unless prior arrangements have been made with the office.
• Students who have been suspended (externally or internally) the month prior to the dance are not eligible to attend.
• Students may not bring outside drinks or full drink containers/bottles to the dance. All items students bring with them will be held in a separate room for the duration of the dance.
• Students arriving after 6:15 pm will need to be brought to the door by a parent or guardian.
• Students are not able to leave the dance early unless a parent or guardian is present at the door for the pickup.
• Pick-up for the dance is at 8:00 pm sharp. Pick-up will go more smoothly if you arrange ahead of time to meet your child over in the parking lot between the SAU and Mountainside as traffic can back up at the main entrance.

This Week At KMS

Basketball Concessions

Concessions are open during basketball games and proceeds will go to benefit the club or team that is working the booth. Additionally, PTO is working the concession stand to help raise money for new uniforms for our KMS athletic teams. 

We are reaching out for donations of individually wrapped chips, snacks, baked goods, bottles of water, small bottles of Gatorade etc. Any donation you would like to make can be dropped off at the reception desk during school hours. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Upcoming Events

• Monday, January 20 - No School - Martin Luther King, Jr. Civil Rights Day
• Friday, January 24 - School Winter Dance 6pm-8pm $5 KMS Gym
• Wednesday, January 29 - Early Release Dismissal at 11:20am
• Thursday, February 13 - Science Fair
• February 17-21 - No School - February Vacation

Other Fun Opportunities

• Magnify Voices Expressive Art Contest
• January Nourish Newsletter

Week of January 6, 2025

IMPORTANT REMINDER 

The south-end entrance to KMS (Olympic Lane/visitor entrance) is only open to traffic between 7:45am and 1:00pm.  It is important we keep this entrance open for busses only from 7:25-8:00 and again from 1:00-2:30 and 4:00-4:45 (during late bus dismissal).  Additionally, this entrance is ONE WAY only. No school traffic should ever exit through this lane.

Pick up and drop off should always occur over in the pickup/dropoff area by the football field. Only students approved by the Nurse or the Principal should be dropped off or picked up by the cafeteria.

Thank you for your continued partnership!

ESSC SKI PROGRAM

The ESSC Ski Program starts this week for students who signed up.  Be sure to check out the letters below for information on picking up after the program ends, storing equipment, and more.  Grades 7 & 8 will ski on Mondays after school 2:30-4:00 and Grade 6 will ski on Tuesdays from 12:15-2:30.

Grade 6 ESSC Ski Program Information

Grade 7 & 8 ESSC Ski Program Information

KMS OPEN CAFE

If your student(s) are looking for something to do after school while they wait for Conway Rec's Teen Center to open, they can now join our Open Cafe.  A safe, supervised, phone-free environment where they can hang out with friends and play board/card games and more.  Open on Wednesdays and Thursdays 2:30-4:45.  Our first day is this Wednesday, Janaury 8th.

STEM EXPO

The 2025 Mount Washington Valley Youth STEM Expo is right around the corner.  Students are encouraged to sign up if they want to participate. The event will take place on March 19, 2025, at The Grand Summit Hotel at Attitash, in Bartlett, NH. This Expo welcomes and encourages local students in grades 4-12 to take part in an exciting celebration of all things Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Students who are going to participate in the STEM EXPO need to register by January 10th. 

Register Here

THIS WEEK AT KMS

Concessions are open during basketball games and proceeds will go to benefit the club or team that is working the booth. Additionally, PTO is working the concession stand to help raise money for new uniforms for our KMS athletic teams. 

We are reaching out for donations of individually wrapped chips, snacks, baked goods, bottles of water, small bottles of Gatorade etc. Any donation you would like to make can be dropped off at the reception desk during school hours. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Upcoming Events

• Monday, January 13 - ESSC After School Program Begins for Grades 7/8 - 2:30 - 4:00
• Tuesday, January 14 - ESSC Program begins for Grade 6 - 12:15 - 2:35
• Monday, January 20 - No School - Martin Luther King, Jr. Civil Rights Day
• Wednesday, January 29 - Early Release Dismissal at 11:20am
• Thursday, February 13 - Science Fair
• February 17-21 - No School - February Vacation

Week of December 30, 2024

Happy New Year and Welcome Back

We hope everyone had a nice break and is ready to get back on schedule.  We will be back at school on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Attendance Concerns

We are sending a friendly reminder to emphasize the critical role of daily attendance and punctuality in your child's success here at KMS. As absences and tardies add up, letters will be sent home. Please talk with your child about their attendance and let them know that each day at school builds on previous learning, and being present and on time ensures they don’t miss essential lessons, interactions, and activities that contribute to their academic and social growth.

Arriving on time not only helps your child start the day prepared but also fosters a sense of responsibility and routine that is invaluable for their future. Missing even a few days can lead to gaps in understanding and increased stress as students try to catch up.

Students may enter the building at 7:25 and must be in their homeroom by 7:35. We encourage parents to drop off students between 7:15 and 7:25 as it is difficult to make it into the building on time if they arrive later than that. Students also have the opportunity to have breakfast in the cafeteria and socialize with friends at 7:25. We hope to make significant improvements to student attendance over the next quarter!

Pickup and Drop-Off Reminders

Pick up and drop off during scheduled times should always occur over in the pickup/dropoff area by the football field. Please schedule your drop off time so your child can enter the building by 7:35 am. Only students approved by the Nurse or Principal should be dropped off by the cafeteria.

Thank you for your continued partnership!

This Week at KMS

***Note: There will be no Mural Club on Thursday 1/2***

Upcoming Events

• Thursday, January 2 - Back to School
• Monday, January 20 - No School - Martin Luther King, Jr. Civil Rights Day
• Wednesday, January 29 - Early Release Dismissal at 11:20am
• Thursday, February 13 - Science Fair
• February 17-21 - No School - February Vacation

Week of December 23, 2024

We’ve officially made it to our Holiday Break! We hope our families can celebrate the season with loved ones and take some time to relax and enjoy each other's company.

Pickup and drop off

Pick up and drop off during scheduled times should always occur over in the pickup/dropoff area by the football field. Please schedule your drop off time so that your child can enter the building by 7:35 am. Only students approved by the Nurse or Principal should be dropped off by the cafeteria.

Please take a moment to read through our December Newsletter. Don’t miss out on the Winter Concert for the Band and Chorus! While our concert was canceled due to weather, we were fortunate to have the opportunity to perform for the students at Mountainside Intermediate School on Thursday (12/18). We recorded the performance so that our families can enjoy it as well.

December Newsletter

Winter Concert

Lastly, if you haven't seen the photos posted on our social media accounts check out the link below to view all our pictures from our Holiday Spirit Week and Principal on the Shelf. 

Holiday Spirit Week Photos

Happy Holidays and we look forward to seeing everyone in the New Year

Week of December 16, 2024

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE KMS STAFF

From our school to your home, we hope you have a happy holiday season and we wish you all the best for the New Year!  We hope you enjoy our Holiday Greeting Card.

HOLIDAY SPIRIT WEEK

Let us ring in the holidays with a fun-filled week of Holiday Spirit! 

❄️December 16th - December 20th❄️

KMS ATHLETIC APPAREL STORE

We are excited to say our KMS Athletic apparel store is BACK! It will only be open until December 20th. Get Your Swag Here!

What's Happening This Week

SNEAKERS WANTED!

Week of December 9, 2024

 Band and Chorus Winter Concert

Mark your calendars and come get in the winter spirit as our band and chorus members put on a show you won't want to miss.

ESSC RENTAL PICK-UP

Wednesday, December 11th

Students will be transported via bus to Cranmore to get their rentals if they signed up for them

Please dress in warm clothes as there is some outside waiting time

*Please make sure your student has ALL of their forms (online and paper) turned in

Rentals will go into the KMS trailer which will be parked behind Mountainside for the season

Parents/Guardians can either leave them in the trailer for the season or bring them back and forth

Any questions please contact Ali Thornton (a_thornton@sau9.org)

Additionally, all students are required to wear a helmet during the ESSC program.

If your student needs a helmet please contact Ali Thornton (a_thornton@sau9.org)

Mural Club

Is your student looking for something to do after school?  Mrs. Coleman is starting a Mural Club on Thursday afternoons from 2:15-4:45, starting December 12th.  Students will work together to design murals that will be painted on the walls of the school.  They can sign up in room B15 or email k_coleman@sau9.org to confirm your student's spot.

Happenings At KMS This Week

OTZI the Iceman, A Recreation of the Mummy

This week at KMS the 6th grade classes will be experiencing a unique reconstruction and discovery of Otzi, also known as the Iceman.  The original Iceman is a mummified human body that was discovered in the Otztal Alps on the border of Italy and Austria in 1991.  Ice and snow covered the Iceman’s body for approximately 5,300 years making him the oldest preserved human.  

As part of their current social studies unit on archeology and the Stone Age, uncovering and discovering a recreation of Otzi is a perfect way to engage and immerse our students in a hands-on learning experience.  Classes will “visit” the recreated mummified body (made from plaster of paris and plastic bones) and some of the many artifacts found with his body.  These artifacts will be documented, analyzed, and used as evidence in upcoming activities.  Students will apply their knowledge of archeology and the stages and aspects of the Stone Age to draw conclusions about who this man was, what he was doing in the Alps, what period he lived in, and how he died.  For more information on the real Otzi The Iceman, please click on and read the article here!

Parent Shopping Night

'Tis the season! Let North Country Cares help you be jolly! Come fill stockings with great stuffers for teens (naughty or nice). They have been saving lots of NEW and very gently used clothing and gifts all year! Perfect for teens 12-18.  Mark your Calendars!

Helping Families Live 5-2-1-0 Every Day!

The holiday season is upon us. It's a busy time of year for all of us with gatherings, vacations, and year end deadlines. Help your family stay on track by continuing to eat healthy and save money.

  

Check out letsgo.org/happy and follow Let’s Go! 5-2-1-0 on Facebook for more tips to live 5-2-1-0 every day!

Week of December 2, 2024

KMS Builder's Club Sock Drive

This is the last week for the KMS Builders Club of Kiwanis Sock Drive to benefit Angels and Elves.  The club is collecting packages of new socks for infant children through age 18. We invite all KMS students, staff, and families to help us with this community service project, to help make the holidays bright for families in need in our local community. Donations may dropped off at our tote located in reception. All socks need to be turned in by December 4th. 

Band and Chorus Winter Concert

Mark your calendars and come get in the winter spirit as our band and chorus members put on a show you won't want to miss.

Upcoming Events

• Tuesday, 12/10 - Winter Band and Chorus Concert 6:30pm
• Thursday, 12/12 - First meeting of the Mural Club with Mrs. Coleman
• Friday, 12/13 - Early Release - Dismissal at 11:20am
• Friday, 12/20 - Team Day
• Monday, 12/23 - Thursday, 1/2 - Holiday Break