Karrer Family News
Karrer Middle School | November 15, 2024
Principal's Message
Karrer Parents-
Thank you to all of our students and families who participated in "Karrer Gives Back" this week, sponsored by our KMS Interact Club. Countless blankets, hygiene products, towels and plastic bags were collected and will be distributed to corresponding organizations (Dublin Food Pantry, One Dublin and Canine Collection).
Thank you also to our students (and staff!) who helped promote this week and school spirit by dressing up daily for our themed days! It was wonderful seeing everyone's outfits!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Brooke
Turkey Trot- Permission Slip link fixed!
I apologize. I was out of town last Friday and unable to fix the link after being notified by many that it was not working! Please find the updated field trip form attached HERE. Please return to your child's science teacher by the end of next week (11/22).
On November 25th we will have a school wide turkey trot event! We will reserve November 26th as a rain date. All students will need to have a permission slip on file if they are planning to run in the race, which follows part of the cross country course around the Karrer pond (technically off school grounds). Any student who does not return a permission slip will participate in the walking portion of the turkey trot, which takes place on school grounds.
Frozen Jr. Auditions
If your child is interested in auditioning for Frozen Jr. or is interested in being a part of our Tech Crew, Audition packets and Tech Crew Information is now available! Students can access the packets in the Music Lobby or on our Drama Club Website. Auditions are the week of November 18th-22nd. Please be sure to sign up for your Vocal/Monologue audition BY FRIDAY, NOV. 15TH and begin your preparations listed in the audition packets right away! Email Mrs. Campbell at campbell_chelsey@dublinschools.net with any questions. Break a leg!
Dublin Police Coat Drive
If your child is in need of a winter coat this year please contact your student's school counselor with student name, gender and size. Guidance counselor assignments are listed below. Coats are being donated by the Dublin Police Department through their annual coat drive.
Last Names Aa-G, Katie Strayer, strayer_kate@dublinschools.net
Last Names Ha-O, Sarah Kleinhenz, kleinhenz_sarah@dublinschools.net
Last Names Pa-Z, Suzanne Hicks, hicks_suzanne@dublinschools.net
Karrer PTO
One Dublin Adopt-a-Family Program: Help Spread Joy This Holiday Season!
This holiday season, Karrer Middle School PTO is proud to partner with One Dublin to support local families in need. We’ve adopted three families this year with a total of 12 children, and we’re excited to offer our KMS community the chance to make the season brighter for them.
To make things even more special, our generous KMS students will be helping wrap the gifts this year, bringing a hands-on, community-centered spirit to this event! This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to take part in giving back to the community in a new way.
How You Can Help:
Select items to purchase from the grade-specific links below, and send the gifts to school with your student by Friday, November 29th. Your support, whether large or small, will make a meaningful impact!
Thank you for helping us bring joy to these families and for making the season brighter for our community!
Reminder: Join Us for the November PTO Meeting!
Mark your calendars for our upcoming General PTO Meeting on November 18 at 7:00pm in the KMS Commons! Join us to connect, share ideas, and hear about exciting events coming up at school. We’re better together, and your involvement makes a difference!
Have a topic in mind? Send us an email to karrerpto@gmail.com. We are looking forward to seeing you there and hearing your thoughts!
SPECIAL Shout-Out!
Thanks to our KMS Social Co-Chairs, Jackie Ebner and Melissa Wolf, our amazing KMS Student Council and their advisor Karen Beekman, all the donations from our families, and our parent volunteers who made the 6th Grade Country Social last Friday a hit!
Connect with us!
Facebook: Karrer Middle School PTO
Instagram: @kmspto
Email: KarrerPTO@gmail.com
Karrer Athletics
Basketball games are starting next week! Here we go!
Don't forget Karrer students get in for FREE at Karrer home athletics events WITH their student ID. Come out and support the Golden Shamrocks! #GRocks
For your calendars - Karrer will be hosting all 4 Sells basketball games at Karrer on Thursday, 12/19. We will be raising money for Honor Flight Columbus. We are looking for a fun night of building our middle school community and helping out a GREAT cause!
Upcoming events for this week:
11/19/2024. T. 5:30 PM. Girl's Basketball (7th Grade) Scrimmage Olentangy Orange Middle School. Home
11/19/2024. T. 6:45 PM. Girl's Basketball (8th Grade) S. Olentangy Orange Middle School. Home
11/19/2024. T. 5:30 PM. Boy's Basketball (7th Grade) Scrimmage. Olentangy Orange Middle School. Away
11/19/2024. T. 6:45 PM. Boy's Basketball (8th Grade) Scrimmage. Olentangy Orange Middle School. Away
11/21/24. TH. 5:00 PM. Boy's Basketball (7th Grade). Bunsold Middle School. Away
11/21/24. TH. 6:00 PM. Boy's Basketball (8th Grade). Bunsold Middle School. Away
11/21/24. TH. 5:30 PM. Girl's Basketball (7th Grade). Bunsold Middle School. Home
11/21/24. TH. 6:45 PM. Girl's Basketball (8th Grade). Bunsold Middle School. Home
GO Golden Shamrocks!!! #GRocks
District News
Save on Meals—Apply for Free and Reduced Meals Today!
School meal costs can add up, but completing the Free and Reduced Meals application could save your family hundreds of dollars a year. The application is free, quick, and easy to submit, and must be completed every school year—even if your family qualified in the past, you must reapply. Approved applications also help Dublin City Schools qualify for additional grants and funding, bringing more resources to support all students. It’s a win-win for families and schools!
Take a few minutes to apply today and start making a difference. Visit https://tinyurl.com/saveonmeals to learn more and submit your application.
Support the DSA and Transportation Dept Food Drive
The Dublin Support Association and the Transportation Department are partnering with elementary schools to collect non-perishable food items for the Dublin Food Pantry. Containers will be available at the entrance to each of the elementary schools November 18-22. Most needed items can be found here. Thank you for your consideration.
Credit Flexibility/Intent for Online Learning Application Deadline is Dec 1
Dublin City Schools and the State of Ohio offer educational options for students to obtain high school credit using non traditional approaches. Students interested in Credit Flexibility and/or Online Learning (from an outside provider) for this Winter/Spring must fill out Credit Flexibility Applications and submit to their School counselor no later than December 1, 2024. All information is available on the district website. Please note that the next submission date (for summer and fall 2025) will be May 1, 2025.
DCS Pathways to Success: College & Career Fair - featuring Engineering, Technology, Transportation, Arts, & Communications
On Nov. 19th from 6:30-8:00 pm at the Emerald Campus building, DCS is hosting professionals who want to connect with our students in grades 6-12 and their families to share insight on career areas of interest. Representatives from featured college programs, professionals from local businesses, military personnel, and DCS staff will be in attendance to help students explore careers and gain insight on how to select DCS pathways and programs that will lead to "best fit" opportunities during and after high school. Click here for the list of professionals who are currently registered to attend.
Live Virtual Panels are recorded leading up to each DCS Pathway Fair to help educate students on different pathways - click here to access recordings and links for virtual panels. Questions? Please reach out to DCS Pathways Counselor, Kevin Patton - patton_kevin@dublinschools.net
Join Dublin Ski and Board Club
Sign-up for Dublin Ski and Board Club November 1-30. Visit the Ski Club website for all the dates and information. Sign up directions can be found here.
Jerome Theater presents James and the Giant Peach, Jr.
The Jerome Theatre Department presents Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach Jr. November 21, 22, 23 at 7 p.m. and a sensory friendly performance Saturday, November 23 at 1:00 p.m. Learn more and purchase tickets here.
From the City of Dublin
Save the Date for the Dublin Tree Lighting
Dancers, carolers and Santa Claus himself kick off the holiday season 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, in Coffman Park. Santa and Mrs. Claus will make their arrival at 6:15 p.m. to light the holiday tree. Mark your calendars and plan your visit.
Need more information? Visit our sites below.
Karrer Middle School
Email: menduni_brooke@dublinschools.net
Website: https://karrer.dublinschools.net/#
Location: 7245 Tullymore Drive Dublin, Ohio 43016
Phone: 614.873.0459
Twitter: @KarrerMS