Karrer Family News

Karrer Parents-

On Monday, November 25th we will have a school wide turkey trot event! We will reserve November 26th as a rain date, however the weather is looking in our favor for Monday as of now! Students will rotate between three stations during this 45 minute time period- walking or running in our first annual "turkey trot", cheering on others from the football stands as they run/walk around the track and course, and playing grade level yard games in one of our outdoor spaces. This event is in alignment with our school goal on sense of belonging (In the spring of 2025, 94% of students will report having a supportive relationship with a friend or an adult from school.)

We will also have a two day spirit week next week, preparing to cheer on our Ohio State Buckeyes (or the team of your choice!) with a hat and jersey day Monday and a scarlet and grey day (or your favorite team colors!) on Tuesday. There will also be a surprise fun event planned for students on Tuesday in the cafeteria.

There will not be a newsletter next week given it is a two day week. I hope you all enjoy the long holiday weekend together with family and friends, and thank you for your partnership!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Brooke

KMS MathCounts will start on Wednesday, December 4th from 3:15-4:15 p.m. in the KMS Library. MathCounts is a national middle school mathematics competition for grades 6-8 that builds problem-solving skills and fosters achievement through four levels of fun, in-person "bee" style contests. No signup is needed - timelines and additional information will be shared at the first meeting.

Please contact the MathCounts advisor Sarah Kleinhenz for questions at kleinhenz_sarah@dublinschools.net.

1. Book Fair The Scholastic Book Fair is returning to Karrer on December 10-13! Stay tuned for more details in future newsletters, or preview the book fair's inventory and load your child’s eWallet on the book fair website.
2. Chromebook damage Kathy Parker-Jones recommended that schools send a message about intentional damage to chromebooks. Here is a Canva announcement that you could add as a pdf/jpeg, or feel free to re-word. If you include the entire Canva announcement, please include this link to the DCS Chromebook page below that visual (Davis's librarian said the Canva document wasn't clickable in their family newsletter).

We Need Your Help to 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 Tuesday, November 26th or drop them to Natalie Fancher by Friday, November 29th. Your support, whether large or small, will make a meaningful impact!

6th Grade Signup

7th Grade Signup

8th Grade Signup

Thank you for helping us bring joy to these families and for making the season brighter for our community!

Join Us for a Gift of Wellness
We’re excited to invite Karrer Middle School staff and parents to a complimentary Barre3 Signature class, courtesy of Barre3!

🗓 When: Monday, December 2
⏰ Time: 3:30 - 4:15 PM
📍 Location: Karrer Middle School

This 45-minute, full-body workout blends strength, cardio, and mindfulness to leave you feeling challenged, balanced, and successful—no matter your fitness level. It’s the perfect opportunity to recharge and invest in your wellness alongside our amazing KMS community. Don’t miss out on this chance to prioritize your well-being while connecting with fellow parents and staff!

Support KMS PTO Through Kroger Community Rewards!

Did you know supporting KMS PTO is as simple as grocery shopping? Every swipe of your Kroger card can help raise funds for our school!

Check out how your shopping has already made an impact this year:

August 1 - October 31, 2024 📆

91 households linked

$413.82 in donations

A huge thank you to those already participating! With the holiday season right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to link your card and make your holiday shopping count. Every purchase adds up big and helps support KMS!

How to Help:

1. Log in to your Kroger account.

2. Go to Community Rewards under the “My Account” section.

3. Search for Karrer Middle School PTO (RC123) and select us as your organization.

Let’s keep growing those numbers and make an even bigger impact for our school. Thank you for your support!

Connect with us!
Facebook: Karrer Middle School PTO
Instagram: @kmspto
Email: KarrerPTO@gmail.com

Mother Nature let us know that the Winter season is here and just in time - our basketball season has begun!

Don't forget Karrer students get in for FREE at Karrer home athletics events WITH their student ID. Come on 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!

The DJHS Boys Volleyball team is once again having their one day Holiday camp for 2024! This exciting Camp is for boys who are in grades 3 thru 8 and is for all skill levels. Dublin Jerome Boys' Volleyball Holiday Clinic Sign-Up 2024 - Google Forms

Upcoming Events:

Cropper GIS Redistricting Survey Results

Cropper GIS recently conducted a districtwide redistricting survey to gather feedback on draft maps for elementary and middle schools. The results were reviewed by Cropper GIS and the district’s Redistricting Internal Planning Team to create a Feedback Recap. The recap highlights the top ten most frequently expressed concerns from survey participants, with responses from Dublin City Schools addressing each issue. Click here to learn more and access the full recap.

Winter Weather Procedures

With winter just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to brush up on the District’s Winter Weather procedures. Also, ensure you are opted in to receive text message alerts from the district by sending “Y” or “Yes” to 67587. Stay prepared and informed as the temperatures drop!

New Opportunities Posted on Info Hub

Jerome Boys Volleyball is hosting a holiday clinic, Coffman Theater is holding an Improv Camp in January, and Scioto is hosting a Santa Breakfast and Craft fair. These are just a few of the opportunities shared on our Info Hub. Bookmark it and check back frequently to stay up to date on all the fun activities for students of all ages.

Jerome Theater Presents James and the Giant Peach, Jr.

Don’t miss the Children’s Musical, James and the Giant Peach, presented by the Jerome Theater. Showtimes are November 21 and 22 @ 7:00, and November 23 @ 1:00 and 7:00. Purchase tickets here.

PSAT 8/9 Results

During the month of October, eighth grade students participated in the PSAT 8/9 assessment. These results are now posted in the student’s CollegeBoard portal. If your child did not previously create a CollegeBoard account with their school counselor, follow the steps linked here to create their account. Please use your child's district email when creating this account. If your child is unable to login to their account, you must contact CollegeBoard directly at 877-348-5728. Additional information about how to interpret these results can be found here.

There will be a PSAT 8/9 Parent Information Session held virtually from 6:30-7:30pm on December 4. Information regarding the zoom link and login information can be found here. This presentation will be recorded and shared with all families.

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.

Email: menduni_brooke@dublinschools.net
Website: https://karrer.dublinschools.net/#
Location: 7245 Tullymore Drive Dublin, Ohio 43016
Phone: 614.873.0459
Twitter: @KarrerMS