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KMS Weekly News 3/28/2025

Posted Date: 3/28/25 (8:30 PM)
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Kuna Middle School

Kavemen Khronicles

March 28, 2025

From the Principal: Forging Our Future

Dear Kuna Middle School Families,

We know facing challenges together makes us stronger. We provide great learning, and that means we tackle obstacles. We want to be a top school, and that means building resilience as we work towards improvement. When we recently saw a need for better student progress, our teachers worked together in teams to find solutions. We addressed other issues by working together with families. When we have opportunities, we teach students how to solve social and emotional difficulties. We’re working together to make KMS stronger.

We know every step forward makes us a better community. We’re honest about areas to improve and work together to find solutions.

Help us grow stronger by sharing your ideas. Your voice matters. Contact us or join our next PTO meeting on March 31 with PTO Meeting @ 5:30 & Parent Advisory Committee Meeting @ 6:00pm to share your thoughts.

Partners in Learning,

Shelly Manuel
Principal
 
KMS Staff Pic
 
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.'
 
important dates

Looking Ahead

March 31: PTO Meeting @ 5:30 &Parent Advisory Committee Meeting @ 6:00pm
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
 

Thank You Bus Drivers!

We can't thank our bus drivers enough for driving our students and keeping them safe. They have an important job to do and they are the best!!!

Our CAST students gave our bus drivers a thank you card and some sweet treats!
Bus TY
Bus TY
Bus TY
Bus TY
Bus TY
Bus TY
 
A group of people stand in front of a large 'KMS' sign, holding a check from Westmark Credit Union for $2,700.
We are so grateful for Westmark Credit Union's $2,700 donation to our school!
 
A green announcement card with white flowers and the text 'March 31st KMS PTO MEETING @ 5:30 PM IN THE KMS LIBRARY. PAC meeting to immediately follow. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. We would LOVE to have more parents and teachers join us! kunamiddleschoolpto@gmail.com'.
 

PTO Skate Night

Thank you everyone for coming out to our PTO Skate Night! We appreciate you supporting the PTO and KMS! Thanks PTO for all that you do for KMS!!!
Skate Night
Skate Night
Skate Night

School Spotlight

Punctuality Pro!

Way to go, Eli Tibbits! 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 man smiles while holding a $10 gift card to a restaurant.
 

8th Grade Getaway

An invitation to celebrate the 8th grade class trip to a fun park with go-karts and games, featuring a photo of students enjoying the ride.
 
A hand points to a five-star rating next to the words 'Annual Parent Survey'.
Parent Survey
 
A 3D logo for Kave Cart, rendered in metallic gold and silver against a gradient background with glowing lines.

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

Spring Sports Week: 1

Join us in celebrating the kick off of Spring sports 2025! We will have lots of opportunities to show our support, AND It's a great way to connect with the school community. Let's pack the sidelines and show our school spirit!
A tennis court graphic with the text 'Kuna Tennis' and details for upcoming matches on April 2nd and 3rd.
A graphic announcing a KMS Track & Field meet at Emmett Middle School at 4:15 PM.
 

Tennis Spirit Store

Store closes Sunday, March 30th. All orders will be delivered to KMS.
A green tennis ball with a white seam, surrounded by paint splatters, with the text 'Kuna Tennis' below.
Shop now!

Classroom Close Up

Science

Last week in life science, we kicked off our study of ecology by exploring ecosystems, habitats, and the factors that shape them. Students examined the differences between biotic (living) and abiotic (nonliving) components of ecosystems and discussed how resource availability affects organisms and populations.
Our activities included:
  • Class discussion and a "What is Ecology?" reading to introduce key concepts.
  • An Algae WebQuest to analyze real-world data.
  • Hands-on learning about abiotic vs. biotic factors and habitat organization.
  • A field trip to observe ecology in action!
By the end of the week, students were able to describe different parts of an ecosystem, classify biotic and abiotic factors, and explain how water quality influences ecosystems. We look forward to diving deeper into these topics in the coming weeks!
A group of students explore a lake, examining the water and shoreline.
Three students bend down to examine the water in a shallow pond.
 

AVID

Our 8th grade AVID students attended the University of Idaho AVID days in Downtown Boise this week!
A group of people attend a presentation in a large room with tables and chairs.

Information

KMS Library BINGO

Win a free book for getting a BINGO. As you complete each read, come to the library and get the square stamped. Once you get a BINGO, you win a book!
Library Bingo
A graphic announcing teacher office hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:20 PM to 3:00 PM. Teachers will be available in their classrooms for students to receive extra help on coursework and assignments. The library will also be open for students to check out books, read, or work independently.
 

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!
Enjoy Tutor.com
 
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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

A flyer for a youth strength camp called "Kaveman" hosted by Coach Josh Bravo at Kuna High School.
 
A flyer for the 2nd Annual Parking Lot Market at Kuna Middle School on Saturday, May 17th from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The flyer features a megaphone, shopping bags, and illustrations of market stalls.
 
A flyer for a girls flag football skills clinic, featuring a photo of a young woman running with a football.
 
A Poster with five reasons to quit vaping, including improving self-confidence, boosting mental well-being, playing sports, saving money, and the fact that most teens don't vape. The graphic also includes a phone number to text for help quitting.
 
2024-2025 Bell Schedule
Breakfast and Lunch Information
Transportation Information
 

Contact Us

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Contact the Principal, Mrs. Manuel
Contact the Vice Principal, Mr. Noteboom
Contact the Vice Principal, Mr. McKee

Kuna Middle School
Phone 208-922-1002    ·    Fax 208-922-1030
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