Karrer Family News

Karrer Middle School | September 27, 2024

Karrer Weekly Announcements/Clubs/Activities

Principal's Message

Karrer Parents-

Thank you to all of our students who attended the Fall Tailgate on Wednesday, and for all of our PTO volunteers! It was a wonderful event thanks to all of you and our wonderful Student Council! Three images are included below outlining some of the fun we had!

Next week we will celebrate "Start with Hello", emphasizing one of our school goals (#4) for students to make connections here at school with other peers and adults. Junior Teen Institute will be hosting this week, and has put together a great week of activities and fun themes to help students get to know one another. Please see the LARGE image below for daily themes and ways for your child to participate!

Thank you for your collaboration-

Brooke

8th Grade: PSAT 8/9

On October 16th, all 8th-grade students at Karrer will be offered the free PSAT 8/9 assessment. The PSAT 8/9 is the first in the College Board's SAT Suite of assessments offered by Dublin City Schools. Click here for more information about the PSAT 8/9 or reach out to your child's guidance counselor.

SAVE Act- HB 123

HB 123/SAVE Act mandates specific instruction in suicide awareness and prevention, violence prevention, and social inclusion every year for students in grades 6-12.

Programs approved by Ohio Department of Education and Workforce are used to satisfy the requirements of HB 123/SAVE Act. Approved programs can be found HERE. Dublin City Schools will comply with this mandate by showing three(3) 23 minute pre-approved videos to groups of students during the school day.

Please complete THIS FORM only if you wish to opt your child OUT of the mandated requirements of HB123/SAVE Act.

Student Flu Shot Clinic @ KMS on October 7, 2024 from 12:00-2:00

Karrer Middle School will be offering a Flu Shot Clinic using Discount Drug Mart for eligible students during the school day on Monday, October 7th. If you would like your child to receive a flu shot at school, please complete this consent form and return it to the school office by October 3rd. Only students with a completed consent form on file will receive a flu shot. Please contact the school clinic with any specific questions at 614-718-8515.

Karrer PTO

Thank You for Attending the PTO General Meeting!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the first PTO General Meeting! We shared a brief update on how the PTO helps support our KMS community. A special thank you to Principal Brooke Menduni and Assistant Principal Joe McCreary for walking us through invaluable tips on how to make the most of school resources to best support your child.

For those who couldn’t attend or would like to revisit the information, click here to view the agenda which includes links to the documents and resources. We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting on November 18, 2024 at 7pm!

Support Our Teachers: Conference Dinner Donations Needed
Thanks to your generous support during the membership drive, we’re excited to provide dinner for our dedicated teachers and staff during parent-teacher conferences. To make the evening complete, we still need a few more items! Please consider donating or volunteering—your help truly makes a difference! Sign up here!

Kroger Community Partner
Did you know you can effortlessly raise funds for KMS by shopping at Kroger? All you need to do is link your Kroger Rewards card to KMS, and every time you shop, Kroger will donate a portion of your purchase to our school. It’s easy, and you can even invite family, friends, and neighbors to do the same! Click here for step-by-step instructions

Mark Your Calendar:

Sept 30 - PERC Vaping: Know the Facts
Sept 30 - Ski Club Parent Info Meeting at 7pm online
Oct 14 - PERC Why Teens Take Risks
Oct 21 - Redistricting Public Input Session

Remind Your Student:

Oct 1 - Library Council Club application due (see Mr. Erb)
Oct 2 - GSA Meeting during grade level lunch
Oct 2 - Purple Star Club 3:15-4:15 pm, Room 258
Oct 3 - FCA Meeting 7:15 am, Room 248
Oct 4 - Karrer Connections 6th grade lunch

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

Karrer Athletics

Hard to believe but next week is the last FULL week of Fall athletics! It seems like we just started. Finish Strong #GRocks!

Awards night - Oct. 16th. Treats at 6:30, Program at 7:00

WINTER SPORTS are right around the Karrer corner...Please be checking the KMS Athletics website for Winter sports tryout information. Sign ups begin on Oct. 1st in Final Forms. You MUST have a current physical on file in order to try out.

Upcoming events for this week:

09-30-2024. M. 05:00 PM. Girl's Volleyball (7th Grade). Hilliard Heritage Middle School. Home
09-30-2024. M. 06:15 PM. Girl's Volleyball (8th Grade). Hilliard Heritage Middle School. Home
09-30-2024. M. 05:00 PM. Girl's Tennis (7th/8th). Hastings Middle School. Away
09-30-2024. M. 04:30 PM. Girls Golf. Hilliard MS. Away
10-01-2024. T. 05:00 PM. Girl's Tennis (7th/8th). Bunsold Middle School. Away
10-01-2024. T. 05:00 PM. Girl's Cross Country (7th/8th). Kilbourne Middle School. Home
10-01-2024. T. 05:00 PM. Boy's Cross Country (7th/8th). Kilbourne Middle School. Home
10-02-2024. W. 05:00 PM. Football (7th Grade). Bunsold Middle School. Away
10-02-2024. W. 05:00 PM. Girl's Volleyball (7th Grade). Bunsold Middle School. Away
10-02-2024. W. 06:00 PM. Girl's Volleyball (8th Grade). Bunsold Middle School. Away
10-03-2024. TH. 05:00 PM. Football (8th Grade). Bunsold Middle School. Home
10-03-2024. TH. 05:30 PM. Girl's Tennis (7th/8th). New Albany Middle School. Home
10-03-2024. TH. TBD VB Tourney. TBD
10-05-2024. SA. 09:00 AM. Women's/Men's Cross Country (7th/8th). Thomas Worthington High School Away

10-05-2024. SA. TBD VB Tourney. TBD

GO GOLDEN SHAMROCKS! #GRocks

Christian Miller, Athletic Director

Click HERE for KMS Athletics Website and WINTER Season Information

District News

Why Teens Take Risks and How We Can Help Keep Them Safe

On October 14, Dr. Jess Shatkin, a leading expert in child and adolescent mental health, will offer insights to help DCS parents and staff support and protect our children. Local officials and organizations will also be on hand to share information about available resources and services. Parents will not want to miss this presentation. Space is limited, so reserve your seat here.

New Opportunities for Students!

The Dublin City Schools Info Hub page is where we can share information about a variety of opportunities for our students. New this week is Dublin Tech Club’s “Coding for Pumpkins and Pixels!” We update the information frequently, so check back regularly for new opportunities for students.

Save the Date: Global Travel Information Night

We are excited to announce that Dublin students are being offered several international educational travel opportunities in 2026. We will be hosting an informational session via Zoom meeting for parents and students to learn more about our travel itineraries, what’s included, and how to enroll. The meeting will be on Tuesday, October 29 at 6:30 p.m. Look for more details and signup information soon!

Dublin Taiko 20th Anniversary Concert

Join us for a special evening of Taiko performances as we celebrate 20 years of Dublin Taiko.

Featuring, Master Taiko Performer, Eitetsu Hayashi & Eitetsu Fu-un no Kai

Saturday, Oct. 12, 7:00 p.m. at the Dublin Jerome High School Performing Arts Center

To purchase tickets, go to https://dublintaiko.booktix.com

Science Survey

Dublin City Schools is committed to ensuring all students are prepared for success. We are inviting parents and guardians to provide feedback regarding Science programming in Dublin City Schools. Please complete the DCS Parent/Guardian Science Survey no later than Sept. 29. Thank you for taking time to complete this survey.

Ski Club Parent Info Meeting

There will be an online Parent Meeting Monday, September 30 at 7:00 pm for ALL Dublin Middle & High school families. The Google link will be posted at tinyurl.com/DublinSki at 6:55 pm on September 30.

We will attend Snow Trails in Mansfield, Ohio for our 2025 Ski season.
Sign-ups are November 1-30
The dates of Ski club are Tuesdays: 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11
Make up dates are: 2/18, 2/25

Save the Date! Redistricting Public Input Session on October 21 Dublin City Schools invites you to a public input session on Monday, October 21, from 7-8:30 PM at Jerome High School. Our school may be impacted by upcoming boundary changes, and your input is important. Cropper GIS will present in the Center for Performing Arts (CPA), followed by a review of proposed boundaries in the Commons. We hope to see you there as we work to balance student populations and plan for future growth!

Come learn about a unique student & family travel opportunity to Costa Rica & Panama!
We are thrilled to invite you to an exciting parent Information session where we will dive into one of our most exciting educational student travel options– 8th grade science teacher, Ms. McCauley’s summer 2025 Tour: Costa Rica & Panama.

This Dublin student travel experience will allow your student to explore the volcanic Arenal Region and the rich wildlife of the Rincón de la Vieja National Park in Guanacaste. They will tap into their adventurous side as they snorkel the local reefs, kayak around the arenal volcano, hike the base of a volcano, Zipline through the canopy, white water raft one of Costa Rica's famous rivers, enjoy natural waterfalls and natural hot springs and so much more!!! From unique cultural interactions to hands-on learning experiences, this adventure promises growth, camaraderie, and memories that will last a lifetime.

Date: Monday, October 7th

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: Karrer Middle School Library

Register Now: To confirm your attendance for the informational meeting or to receive more information about the trip, please register using the link below: https://bit.ly/3XM4n5S

Contact: Megan McCauley (mccauley_megan@dublinschools.net) with questions!