KMS Weekly News 1/10/2025

Posted Date: 1/10/25 (3:30 PM)

Kuna Middle School

Kavemen Khronicles

January 10, 2025

From the Principal: A New Era of Excellence at KMS!

Dear Kuna Middle School Families,

Welcome to 2025! We are excited for the opportunities that this year is bringing forward as we continue building a strong culture of learning and growth at KMS. Our goal is to provide each student with high-quality instruction that inspires their creativity, critical thinking, and a love for learning.

To achieve our vision of becoming a top-performing school, we’re focusing on three key areas:

High-Impact Instruction: Using engaging teaching methods, integrating technology, and promoting real-world problem-solving skills.
Collaborative Partnerships: Building strong connections with families to ensure every student has the support needed to succeed.
A Culture of Growth: Encouraging continuous improvement through professional development, community feedback, and celebrating our achievements.

We know that success is a team effort, and your involvement is essential. I invite you to attend our upcoming PTO & Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting January 21st @ 5:30 pm for the PTO and 6:00 for the PAC meeting, both in our school library. As always, this is a great chance to connect with other parents and school leaders, hear about our programs, and share your thoughts.

Thank you for your partnership in making Kuna Middle School a place where students thrive. Let’s make 2025 an exceptional year!

Partners in Learning,

Shelly Manuel

Principal

Parents, Join Us!

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming PTO meeting! This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow parents, share ideas, and discuss important topics related to our school community.

A wintery scene with the words 'Hello January' and information about a KMS PTO meeting.

Looking Ahead

December 23 - January 6 - Christmas Break (No School)

January 16 & 17 - Early Release (Secondary only)

January 16 - Facts & Snacks (KMS Library)

January 17 - End of Quarter/Semester 1

January 20 - No School - Martin Luther King

Day

January 21 - PTO & Parent Advisory Committee Meeting

School Spotlight

Students of the Month

Congratulations to Jason Wright, Joel Cannon, Hunter Carlson, and Aisha Ali for being our December Students of the Month. The science department nominated them for their class effort. Great job guys!

Four students stand in front of a wall, each holding a certificate that reads 'Super Student' or 'You're Do Great.'

STRONGER Staff Award

CONGRATULATIONS to Mrs. Jones for being nominated for our December STRONGER Staff of the Month! Thank you for making KMS a better, stronger place!

A woman named Britney Jones holds a certificate recognizing her as 'Stronger Staff of the Month' in a classroom setting.

College and Career

A flyer announcing a 'Facts & Snacks' event at the library on January 16th, featuring presentations on special topics, colleges, military, and CTE programs.

Facts & Snacks Sign Up

KMS Kave Cart

A GREAT OPPORTUNITY! Parents and Grandparents, sign up here to help today! Also make sure that you have completed an adult background check here: Thank you :)

Online store now open for yearbook purchases

KMS Yearbooks!

Online store now open

$30 Each

www.yearbookforever.com

Athletics

Welcome to our 2025 Boys Basketball Teams!

Get ready for some electrifying basketball action beginning January 22nd!

Our KMS 7th and 8th-grade boys teams are already hitting the court hard in practices.

On Wednesday, the 8th-grade teams will be battling it out on the road, while our 7th-grade squad will be defending their home turf. Then, on Thursday, the tables turn! The 8th graders return home for a thrilling match-up, while the 7th graders head out to showcase their skills. Come cheer on our young athletes as they strive for victory! Let's fill the gym with KMS spirit!"

A 3D sign with the words 'BOYS BASKETBALL' hanging from chains.

Announcement for 7th and 8th grade boys basketball pictures on January 14th at 2:30 PM in the gym. Packets must be filled out and returned with payment.

Classroom Close Up

Band

Beginning Band members have been working hard this year. Learning new things can be daunting but these kids are killing it!!

National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

Our amazing Extended Resource Room students celebrated National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, by honoring our very own School Resource Officer, Detective Lakey. We appreciate all you do!

A group of people, including a police officer, pose for a photo in a school hallway. Some people are in wheelchairs.

Science

Our 6th grade science students created their very own collaborative Periodic Table. Each card was created by a different students and then combined to make this masterpiece!

A colorful and creative display of the periodic table, with each element represented by a unique illustration.

Information

Recess Guidelines

The decision to cancel outdoor recess will be made 10 minutes before students are released based on the digital outdoor thermometers at each school.

22°F and above: students and recess monitors will go out.
18-22°F: Shortened recess and teachers may choose to keep students in but recess monitors will go out
A room will be open for students who want to stay in with one recess monitor. Other students may go outside and will be supervised by the other monitor on duty.
18°F and below: No outdoor recess will be held as the temperature is too cold for safe outdoor activities.
Before school starts students will be sent to the gyms. Recess monitors will supervise students until they are sent directly to class at 8:00 a.m. Monitors will help to direct students to their classrooms.
Students and recess monitors will stay inside during recess. Movies will be shown during lunch with monitors in the movie rooms.