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