KMS Weekly News 2/21/2025

Posted Date: 2/21/25 (9:30 PM)

Kuna Middle School

Kavemen Khronicles

February 21, 2025

From the Principal: A Community of Learners

Hello Kuna Middle School Families,

At KMS, learning never stops – for students or our teachers. We're dedicated to high-quality instruction, which means our educators are always learning and growing. Our vision includes a thriving professional learning community, and this commitment to professional development is essential. We know supporting our teachers is the best way to support our students.

Our teachers participate in workshops, conferences, and collaborative learning. They work together in professional learning communities (PLCs), sharing ideas and analyzing student data. These PLCs help teachers learn from each other and improve their skills. For example, our math teachers our working together to use data from WIN courses to create small group differentiation. Our science teachers are developing hands-on lessons that spark students' curiosity. This professional growth directly benefits our students, making our teachers more effective and creating a richer learning experience.

We're proud of our professional growth and want to share it with you! Follow weekly updates through Department newsletters. See how we're investing in our teachers to better serve our students.

Partners in Learning,

Shelly Manuel

Principal

Text stating the mission of Kuna Middle School: 'Kuna Middle School provides high quality instruction to ensure all students learn at the highest level.'

Text-based image with the vision statement for Kuna Middle School: 'We will be a top performing and/or a goal maker school with focused, collaborative programs and a strong professional learning community.'

Looking Ahead

February 25 - PTO Meeting @ 5:30pm & Parent Advisory Meeting @ 6:00pm in KMS Library

February 26: College & Career Fair

February 27 - Upcoming 6th Grade Open House - 4:00 - 6:00 pm

February 27 - All District Band Concert at KHS @ 7:00pm

March 10 - 14 Scholastic Book Fair

March 13 - Parent/Teacher Conferences

March 17 - 21: Spring Break

April 28 - 29 Science ISAT

April 30 - May 1 ELA ISAT

May 7 - 8 Math ISAT

May 13: KMS Band Concert

May 20: KMS Choir Concert

School Spotlight

Punctuality Pro!

Way to go, Leslie Ayala Sotelo! You've been on time, every time, and now it's time to Have Your Best Day with a free drink from Snerk's!

Keep up the great work, everyone--show up on time next week, and YOU could be our

next Snerk's Superstar!

A young woman with long dark hair holds a gift card in front of a wall with a poster that says 'amos español!' and features flags of various countries.

Facts & Snacks

This month's Facts & Snacks event was a hit! Officers from the Ada County Sheriff's Department presented to our students about the Law Enforcement pathway! It was an interactive session that showcased various tools utilized by the department, such as a K9 dog and drones!

A police officer and his dog visit a school library, speaking to students about safety and rules.

A police officer speaks to a group of students in a school library, with a dog by their side.

Valentines Dance

What an amazing day out at our KMS Valentines Dance. A huge thank you to all our parents, staff, and students that made it possible. Thank you to CBH Homes for the coolest 360 camera and to our DJ for turning up the fun with the best DJ service!

Parent Survey

Upcoming 6th Graders: You're Invited!

A flyer announcing an upcoming 6th grade event for current 5th graders on Thursday, February 27, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Kuna, Fremont, and Synergy Middle Schools.

KMS Kave Cart

A GREAT OPPORTUNITY! Parents and Grandparents, who doesn't want to get met with a wave of positivity and excitement? That's what happens when you volunteer at our school Kave Cart! Consider signing up here to help on an upcoming Friday! Also make sure that you have completed an adult background check here: Thank you :)

Athletics

Boys Basketball Week 6:

🏀 Boys Basketball Week of Action! 🏀

Join Us for another Exciting Week of Games!

Dates: February 24 - February 28, 2025

Free Admission!

Monday Feb. 24

7/8C HOME vs. KMS 7B & 8B 3:45-5:00PM

7A & 8A Only AWAY @ Syringa Middle School 4:15 & 5:15PM

Wednesday Feb. 26

7A/B AWAY @ Fremont Middle School 4:15pm & 5:15PM

8A/B HOME vs. Fremont Middle School 4:15pm & 5:15PM

Go Kavemen!

A collage of four photos showing basketball players in action on the court, with a large basketball graphic in the center.

Information

A graphic announcing KMS Teacher Office Hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:20-3:00 PM. Teachers will be available in their classrooms for students to get extra help on classwork and assignments. Students will need a ride home at 3:00 PM. The library will also be open for students to come read, check out books, or work independently on assignments.

Free LIVE Tutoring!

Access Tutor.com through Clever using your student Gmail account. Get help from a trained tutor, 24 hours a day 7 days a week!

Online store now open for yearbook purchases

KMS Yearbooks!

Online store now open

$30 Each

www.yearbookforever.com

Feed it Forward

Food Insecurity is on the rise at Kuna Middle School

Feed it Forward is a program hosted by KMS PTO for KMS students.

It allows anyone to donate in order to cover needed school lunch funds.

Students are not allowed to charge meals.

Insufficient funds= no lunch

Short $.50 =no lunch

But, Feed it Forward can cover a student that day, so they can have a

hot lunch.

KMS PTO donated $500 in March to the program, that money was well spent covering student lunches.

They have donated another $500, but it will likely be gone in six weeks or less.

Please consider donating.

How to donate:

Scan the QR code, Specify Feed it Forward on your donation

If you would like a receipt, please reach out to the KMS PTO and they will provide one.

KMS PTO is a 501 (c) (3) tax exempt organization

Thank you for supporting KMS and it's students

Community Events

College & Career Fair

Mark your calendars for February 26, 2025! This exciting event is designed for 5th-12th grade students and their parents to explore over 100 opportunities, including colleges, universities, trade schools, armed forces, local employers, and businesses.

Schedule:

5:00–6:30 PM: 5th–8th grade students and parents
6:30–8:00 PM: 9th–12th grade students and parents
(Feel free to attend anytime; sessions are divided to help with crowd control.)

T Raffle Prizes: Participate for a chance to win fantastic prizes!

h Food Trucks: Enjoy Off the Grid Pizza and Rusty Dog Corn Dogs to fuel your evening.

Don’t miss this opportunity to plan for your future while having fun!