KSTM Newsletter
Publish Date: April 1, 2024
KSTM Families:
We appreciate the trust you place in us to educate your KSTM student. We are committed to providing the best possible experience for our students and families. Please fill out the survey by clicking the link below. We value your input and insight as we continue to grow together as a school.
SURVEY LINK: http://www.tinyurl.com/OPSParentVoice
School Wide Eclipse Viewing - April 8th with Permission Slip
- Students at KSTM will be going out to view the Eclipse with their classes on April 8th at 1:50pm
- All students will be provided safety glasses
- All students will have gone through the safety presentation on eclipse viewing via their science glasses
- Students will need to return a signed permission form to participate, these are coming home this week and are due by April 5th
- An eclipse will not happen again until 2044 so we think it is important for them to get this experience
- If you have any questions you can email their science teacher or call the school and ask to speak with your grade level administrator
19 KSTM STUDENT PLACE at Metro Science Fair!!!
- Jennifer K. in Engineering Technology
- Lesley M.-B. in Health Science: External Factors
- Ava C. in Microbiology
- Jaxen K. in Physics: Motion
Second Place Finisher:
- Jasmine O. in Cellular/Molecular Biology
Third Place Finishers:
- Oliver G. in Computer Sciences
- Adrian B. in Dissolving Chemistry
- Cornell B. in Engineering Technology
- Chalotte D. in Microbiology
- Skylar L. in Plant Sciences: Soil Manipulation
- Kaylee C. in Social Sciences
Fourth Place Finisher:
- Arabella B. In Plant Sciences: Soil Manipulation
Specials Awards:
- Jasmine
- Preyash
- Anna
- Lesley
- Elvira
- Jorden
- Adreian
- Nevin
- Shadow
- Arabella
- Oliver
- Adrian
SAVE THE DATE - UPCOMING KSTM EVENT INFORMATION:
Spring Fling
Come on out to our spring family night! We will be firing up the grill; food is first come first serve until we run out! We will be have a showcase in the cafeteria and other activities available in the gym. Hope to see you there, wildcat families! Event starts at 5:30pm and ends at 7pm.
Thursday, Apr 25, 2024, 05:30 PM
King Science & Technology Middle School, Florence Boulevard, Omaha, NE, USA
Athletic Awards Night
We will be recognizing 7th and 8th grade sports teams for the 2023-2024 school year. We will also recognize our coaches including the Coach of the Year. Light refreshments and cookies will be served.
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 06:00 PM
King Science & Technology Middle School, Florence Boulevard, Omaha, NE, USA
KSTM Honors Night
Honors Night is for our 6th, 7th and 8th graders with awards that they earned throughout the 2023-2024 school year. Invitations will be sent out to those receiving awards. The ceremony will take place in the gymnasium. Photo backdrop will be set up for pictures.
Thursday, May 16, 2024, 06:00 PM
King Science & Technology Middle School, Florence Boulevard, Omaha, NE, USA
Reminder - No school for students, Friday, April 12th (Teacher Work Day) or Monday, April 15th (Teacher Professional Work Day)
Career Fair at KSTM - May 7th from 8-11am via classes
NJHS Induction Ceremony - May 9th starting at 6pm in the Cafeteria
2 Semester Pep Rally - May 10th starting at 1:30 in the Gymnasium
KSTM Field Day - May 22nd - Various Times throughout the day
End of the School year - May 22nd at 3:05pm
From Nurse's Office - Attention INCOMING 7th Grade Families
Dear Incoming 7th grade Families:
We are so excited to welcome your student to 7th grade this fall! We are sending this reminder message to all incoming 7th grade families that students need a physical exam and to be up to date on all immunizations before school begins. This is a requirement based on Nebraska state law. We recommend contacting your child’s healthcare provider now, as spots can fill up quickly. Families can also visit a school-based health center. Bring copies of health information to school prior to the start of the school year OR have the health care provider fax records to the school – Attention: School Nurse. If you have already submitted this information, no additional paperwork is needed. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s school. Please know that calls will be answered sporadically while staff are on summer break. School secretaries return on Aug 1st
Estimadas familias de estudiantes de 7º grado:
¡Estamos muy emocionados de darle la bienvenida a su estudiante al 7o grado este otoño! Enviamos este mensaje a todas las familias que ingresan al 7º grado como recordatorio de que los estudiantes necesitan un examen fÃsico y estar al dÃa con todas las vacunas antes de que comiencen las clases. Este es un requisito basado en la ley estatal de Nebraska. Le recomendamos que se comunique con el proveedor de atención médica de su hijo ahora, ya que los lugares pueden llenarse rápidamente. Las familias también pueden visitar un Centro de salud en las escuelas. Traiga copias de la información de salud a la escuela antes del comienzo del año escolar o haga que el proveedor de atención médica envÃe por fax los registros a la escuela – Dirigido al: Enfermero(a) escolar. Si ya ha enviado esta información, no se necesita papeleo adicional. Si tiene alguna pregunta, comunÃquese con la escuela de su hijo. Tenga en cuenta que las llamadas se responderán esporádicamente mientras el personal esté de vacaciones de verano. Las secretarias escolares regresan el 1ro de agosto
UPDATE FROM KSTM PTO
The Spring Hullabaloo raised $1,177.69 for the KSTM PTO. This helps fund the scholarship account and other events put on by the PTO. Other events such as the PTO recently provided dinner for the staff at PT conferences and are putting together a Smoothie Bar for Teacher Appreciation Week (the first week in May).
Currently, members of the PTO are working on reading scholarship applications from former KSTM students that are graduating this May. Students who receive a scholarship will be recognize at KSTM Honors Night.
If you are interested in joining the PTO reach out to sarahannkloewer@gmail.com
Counseling Corner
2024-25 School Year Planning:
OPS partners with a variety of community organizations to offer students scholarship opportunities, learn skills, and connect with resources before, during, and after school. Go over these programs with your students and discuss which programs would be a good fit!
8th grade families: On February 28th, all OPS high schools visited with your student for orientation. They learned about their high school, course offerings, and asked questions. On March 5th, high schools came and registered students for next year's courses! If you or your student want to complete a transfer request form after learning of the school they have been accepted into, forms will be available mid-April.
6th and 7th grade families: If you are interested in attending a different middle school next year, school selection applications were due in January. If you missed this date, transfer paperwork will be available mid-April, or head to OPS's school selection webpage to get your questions answered. Families can have their student pick up a school transfer request in the office of an Omaha Public School beginning April 15th, 2024.
6th and 7th Grade Course Selection: Last week, 6th and 7th grade students met with a school counselor to complete registration for next year. If you have questions about course offerings or registration, please talk with your student, and reach out!
Career Fair: We are looking to highlight the careers of our students' families and community members! Do you or someone you know work in a career KSTM students when enjoy hearing about? Email Ms. Thompson or Mrs. Hixson with a name, contact info, and career to be included in our 2024 career fair!
Alex Hixson, 6th and 7th Grade School Counselor
531.299.7705
Kim Thomspon, 8th Grade School Counselor
531.299.7389
If you have questions about Boys & Girls Club -
Contact:
Abdul Muhammad
North Boys & Girls Club
Sports & Fitness Director
2610 Hamilton Street
Omaha, NE 68131
Boys & Girls Club
https:// www.bgcomaha.org
Grade Level Administrators
8th Grade Administrators:
- Ms. LaDeidre Jackson: 531-299-4016 LaDeidre.Jackson@ops.org
- Mr. Odell Santos: 531-299-3774 Odell.Santos@ops.org
7th Grade Administrator
- Ms. Nicole Benson: 531-299-7030 Nicole.Benson@ops.org
6th Grade Administrator
- Ms. Roxanna Silva: 531-299-9049 Carmen.Silva@ops.org
Instructional Facilitator (all grade levels)
- Mrs. Kelcey Schmitz, 531299-8027 Kelcey.Schmitz@ops.org
Contact AD Odell Santos with questions regarding sports activities or events at 531-299-3774
TeleHealth Information
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KSTM CODE OF CONDUCT REMINDERS
- Cell Phones and Personal Devices must be off and out of sight during the school day from 7:40-3:05
- Student failure to comply may result in their personal device being confiscated by administration.
- Parent Communication and Code of Conduct consequences may be applied for repeated violations of the No Cell Phone/No personal device policy.
- If you have any questions regarding this, please call the grade level administrator.
Attention Students: There are 415 minutes in the school day, and every minute counts! Tardies to class disrupt the classroom, interrupt the lesson, and put students at risk of falling behind. Beginning this week any student who has 3 tardies during the week will be assigned an afterschool detention the following week. BE RESPONSIBLE, WILDACTS ! Get to class on time.