Kidder Middle School News

Since cellphone's are not allowed to be used during the school day, we need your help in reminding your student of your phone number. Please have them memorize it. Thank you for your help in this matter!

Attention Parents/Guardians of 8th grade students. On Tuesday, November 28, 2023, all 8th grade students will be attending a College to Career day field trip. We will be visiting a manufacturing site and touring a college campus. This will take place during normal school hours.

Thanks,

Alicia Soles

At Risk Interventionist

Northwest Kidder Middle School

517-817-4945

We are in need of:

• Gently used leggings and sweatpants
• NEW undergarments and socks
• Toothbrushes and toothpaste
• Deodorant

11/8- Early Release

11/15- Early Release

11/17- Half Day; Release at 11am

11/18- State Honors Choir Rehearsal @ Duncan Lake Middle School

11/22- No School, Thanksgiving Break

11/23- No School, Thanksgiving Break

11/24- No School, Thanksgiving Break

11/28- 8th Grade College to Career Day

11/29- Early Release

12/2- Report Cards Sent Home

12/6- Early Release

12/13- Early Release

12/14- Winter Band Concert: Beginning Band @ 6pm (call time 5:40), Concert & Symphonic Band @ 7:00pm (call time 6:40)

12/19- KMS Winter Choir Concert 6pm (6,7,Honors Choir) & 7:30pm (Eschoir, 8, HC)

12/20- Early Release

12/22- Half Day of School- Start of Winter Break

12/25-1/7- Winter Break

11/7- 8th Grade Boys Basketball, @ Home, 4:00pm

11/7- 7th Grade Boys Basketball, @ Harper Creek, 4:00pm

11/9- 8th Grade Boys Basketball, @ Western, 4:00pm

11/9- 7th Grade Boys Basketball, @ Home, 4:00pm

11/14- 8th Grade Boys Basketball, @ Legg Middle School, 4:00pm

11/14- 7th Grade boys Basketball, @ Home, 4:00pm

11/16- 8th Grade Boys Basketball, @ Home, 4:00pm

11/16- 7th Grade Boys Basketball, @ Marshall, 4:00pm

11/21- 8th Grade Boys Basketball, @ Hastings, 4:00pm

11/21- 7th Grade Boys Basketball, @ Home, 4:00pm

11/27- 8th Grade Boys Basketball, @ Home, 4:00pm

11/27- 7th Grade Boys Basketball, @ Pennfield, 4:00pm

11/29- 8th Grade Boys Basketball, @ Home, 4:00pm

11/29- 7th Grade Boys Basketball, @ Western, 4:00pm

12/4- 8th Grade Boys Basketball, @ Home, 4:00pm

12/4- 7th Grade Boys Basketball, @ Legg Middle School, 4:00pm

12/6- 8th Grade Boys Basketball, @ Pennfield, 4:00pm

12/6- 7th Grade Boys Basketball, @ Home, 4:00pm

12/11- 8th Grade Boys Basketball, @ JCMS, 4:00pm

12/11- 7th Grade Boys Basketball, @ Home, 4:00pm

12/13- 8th Grade Boys Basketball, @ Harper Creek, 4:00pm

12/13- 8th Grade Boys Basketball, @ Home, 4:00pm

12/18- 8th Grade Boys Basketball, @ Home, 4:00pm

12/18- 7th Grade Boys Basketball, @ JCMS, 4:00pm

If you are interested in joining the study lab, please fill out the google form below or print the paper form and turn it into the office.

Effective beginning Wednesday, August 23, 2023, students will no longer be allowed to use their cell phones within the school premises during class hours, lunch breaks, and other school activities during the regular school day. We understand that cell phones have become an integral part of modern life, but we firmly believe that minimizing their presence during school hours will help promote better concentration, reduce distractions, and foster face-to-face interactions among students. Students may store their cell phones in their lockers for the duration of the school day and are welcome to use them after the conclusion of the school day.

To support this policy, we kindly request your cooperation in ensuring that your child is informed of this change. If there are specific reasons your child may need a cell phone for emergencies or other important matters, please contact the front office at (517) 817-4703 to discuss alternative arrangements.

We acknowledge this change may require an adjustment period for both students and parents. Therefore, our teachers and staff will be actively engaging with students to educate them about the rationale behind this policy and how it can positively impact their learning experience.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy, please do not hesitate to contact us at nw.media@nwschools.org. Your feedback is important as we strive to create the best environment for our students.

Thank you for your understanding and support. Together, we can ensure that our school remains a safe and productive place for students to thrive personally and academically. Please see a copy of the updated policy found in the Student Handbook at the bottom of this letter.

Northwest Kidder Middle School Cell Phone Use

• Students may use an Electronic Communication Device (ECD: This includes devices such as smart watches, cell phones, radios, etc.) before entering the building and after leaving the building at the end of the school day.

• During the school day, students should place ECDs in their lockers and lock them up. If an ECD is in their pocket, they must be silenced to prevent distractions.

• ECD use in restrooms and locker rooms is prohibited at all times.

• Students may not exit the building during the school day in order to use an ECD. Phones are available in the office to contact parents.

• Students that participate in extracurricular activities must abide by the ECD use rules determined by the coach, advisor, or sponsor. Coaches, advisors, and sponsors will enforce the consequences involving misuse of these devices during practices, meetings, or competitions.

• The school district is not responsible for loss, theft, or damage to ECDs. Students are encouraged to leave the devices in secure locations. A school district employee that stores an ECD for a student is not responsible for its loss, theft, or damage.

• Violation of the policy will result in disciplinary action in accordance with the school building code of conduct.

School officials will make the interpretation of what is acceptable dress. All students shall maintain the following minimum standard of dress at Northwest Community Schools.

• Midriffs, cleavage and buttocks shall be covered
• Undergarments shall not be visible
• Tank tops are acceptable as long as undergarments are not exposed
• Strapless , backless, and muscle shirts shall not be worn
• Holes in clothing or sheer material exposing midriff/chest/upper thigh shall not be worn
• Shorts/skirts/dresses must cover the buttocks completely
• Appropriate footwear, suitable for the school environment, shall be worn. Slippers are not permitted
• Sleepwear may not be worn to school, including pajama pants, robes , and nightgowns, unless there is an approved special activity during which they are deemed appropriate
• Students are strongly encouraged not to bring hats or other head coverings to school. Hats, bandanas/scarves or hoods covering the head are not to be worn in the school buildings during the school day unless there is an approved special activity during which they are deemed appropriate. Requests to wear coverings in accordance with sincerely held cultural and/or religious belief will be addressed on a case by case basis
  
  

Clothing or ornamentation that does any of the following is prohibited

• Incites violence
• Contains "fighting words"
• Constitutes a true threat of violence
• Is obscene, sexually explicit, indecent, or lewd
• Is materially and substantially disruptive or that school officials can reasonably forecast will create a substantial disruption

Costume attire or accessories shall not be worn, unless there is an approved special activity during which they are deemed appropriate,

Additional

• All backpacks, purses, etc. are to be secured in lockers
• Coats and jackets are to be secured in lockers
• Blankets shall not be brought to school unless there is an approved special activity during which they are deemed appropriate

The time to order your child's 2024 yearbook is NOW and the online link is open. From now until September 8 you can order at the LOWEST price of the year...$30 plus tax. In addition, you can personalize the cover of the yearbook with 4 FREE icons with the $8 purchase of enhanced personalization.

After September 8, the price goes up to $35.

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Dear Families,

We are excited about our 23-24 school year! We are so looking forward to seeing your student every day at school. We have learned that students who miss a few days of school each month are at a far greater risk of academic failure and dropping out than students who attend regularly. We have set a goal that every student in our school attends regularly (has nine or fewer absences in a year).

Attendance is very important to us as a school and to you as a parent. Please make sure your child attends school every day unless he or she has a contagious illness, running a fever or vomiting. When your child is unable to attend, please contact Krissy Saunders, Attendance Secretary, at Krissy.Saunders@nwschools.org (517) 817-4950 or forward any Doctor notes to Mrs. Saunders as well. We will monitor each student’s attendance throughout the year and provide support and interventions as needed. You will see the color coded graphic below describing the attendance categories.

If your child is at risk of missing too much school, please feel free to contact our Middle School Support Services for assistance. We will be happy to work with you to help your child attend regularly and have greater opportunities for success.

Marshall Hesslau

517-817-4855

Marshall.Hesslau@nwschools.org

Alicia Soles

517-817-4945

Alicia.Soles@nwschools.org

School Schedule Hours

Full Day Schedule (Mon/Tu/Thur/Fri)

7:30AM - 2:25PM

Early Release Schedule (Wednesday)

7:30AM - 1:25PM

Half Day Schedule

7:30AM - 11:00AM

Students need to be in class and ready to learn at 7:30AM.

Sincerely,

The Northwest Kidder Middle School Attendance Team

2023-2024 Secondary Buildings

Full Day-7:30am-2:25pm

Half Day-7:30am-11am

Early Release-7:30am-1:25pm

Email: nw.media@nwschools.org
Website: nwschools.org
Location: 6700 Rives Junction Road, Jackson, MI, USA
Phone: (517)817-4703