Good morning 8th grade families! Thank you for reading the newsletter. It is a great day to be a Stag!

The Art Studio at KMS is always accepting donations of art supplies and/or craft supplies. Please contact Tiffany Eichler before you bring items in to ensure we have room and a need for that item. teichler@kingsleyschools.org or leave a message with your number in the office or on my voicemail.

Items we would love…yarn, wire, scrap wood, felt, art supplies, old maps, small wood containers such as cigar boxes, canvases, wire hangers, foam plates, stamps, etc (parent donations have inspired their own projects so if you are unsure please ask if we could use it!)

Report Cards have been mailed home and should be arriving by the end of the week!

Our school is pleased to host a special presentation by the Michigan State Police Computer Crimes Unit. The session will focus on internet safety, including responsible online behavior, recognizing cyber threats, and protecting personal information. The presentation is designed to help students make informed and safe choices when using digital devices and social media.

Presentation Details:

Date: Monday November 18th

Location: Kingsley Middle School

We believe this presentation provides valuable information to help students navigate the digital world safely. However, we respect your right to decide if your child will participate. If you prefer your child *not* attend this session, please complete and return this form to the Middle School office by Friday November 15th, 2024. If you are unable to print this form, you may email your OPT out to Mrs. Bradford and/or Mr. Arnold - please include your students name (first and last), their grade level and your permission for them to not participate in the presentation. The email OPT out due date is still Friday, November 15th, 2024.

Wreath Sale - Ends November 15th

Our wreath sale is in full swing! All orders must be placed online by November 15th to ensure timely delivery. Don’t miss out on this festive opportunity to support our school and decorate your home for the holidays!

Order yours here —> https://shop.wreathraiser.com/?mid=50069

Spirit Wear Sale -

Show your Kingsley pride with new spirit wear! The sale begins on November 4th and will be conducted through paper order forms only. Paper order forms are available in the office or print your own at home with this link: https://bit.ly/4f5e3yt Be sure to submit orders by the deadline - November 15th.

November 18 - Michigan State Police Computer Crimes Unit Assembly

November 27-29 - No School - Thanksgiving Break

Howdy! We are continuing to learn about the Issues and the compromises made at the Constitutional Convention. I have pushed the quiz back to Wednesday, Nov. 20th. Retakes for this quiz, if needed, would be best completed before Thanksgiving Break.

Some students chose not to retake the Articles of Confederation quiz which is adversely effecting their grade. Check in with them about how this quarter is doing and make sure they don't dig themselves too deep a hole.

Pre-Algebra: Continue with One and Two-Step Equations, Quiz Tuesday Algebra: Finish up with Linear Equations, Test Tuesday

Students interested in participating in the MSVMA Solo and Ensemble festival should sign up with me by November 15. the cost is $25 for the festival and $35 for 1 rehearsal and the performance with an accompanist. If money is an issue, please talk to me. We will make scholarships available. Singer need to come see me for music.

Students made stir fry and thanksgiving stuffing this week. We also had a chance to continue our sewing unit. Stayed tuned as they complete their projects and start bringing them home! They are pretty awesome! Our big competition will take place next week, more details to come!

This week we are Mono Printing the Scandinavian Artworks the kids have been working on since last week. Ask your young artist what the subject of their artwork is!

Students are continuing to develop their gamemastering skillz while others are learning how to apply the game mechanics and improvise player choices.

First five students who tell Mrs. Lewis in the office their favorite musical gets to A) Make her day and B) Get a small sparkly prize.

Thank you for reading the newsletter! Make it a great day or not, the choice is yours!