KSTM Newsletter
Publish Date: April 29, 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
UPCOMING KSTM EVENT INFORMATION
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. This event should last from 6-7 P.M.
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. This event should last from 6 - 7:30 P.M.
Thursday, May 16, 2024, 06:00 PM
King Science & Technology Middle School, Florence Boulevard, Omaha, NE, USA
Other upcoming May events:
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week - May 6th -10th, 2024
Career Fair at KSTM - May 7th from 8-11am via classes
Band Concert - May 7th from 1:45-2:45 in the cafeteria
NJHS Induction Ceremony - May 9th starting at 6pm in the Cafeteria
2 Semester Pep Rally - May 10th starting at 1:30 in the Gymnasium
ACP Awards Celebration - From 1:35-2:45 in the Cafeteria
KSTM Field Day - May 22nd - Various Times throughout the day
End of the School year - May 22nd at 3:05pm
END OF THE YEAR PREPARATIONS!!!
The last day for LATE BUSES is Tuesday, May 14th!!!!
For your advanced planning: All students that ride the OPS BUS will need to leave right after school on starting on Wednesday, May 15th till the end of the school year. There will be no late buses from Wednesday, May 15th to the last day of school, Wednesday, May 22nd!
LOCKER CLEAN-OUT, May 15th
Locker Clean Out will take place during advisement on Wednesday, May 15th. Students will not be allowed to bring any LARGE book bags or other items after that date. Students may bring a draw-string bag, purse, satchel and their iPad. All other items will be confiscated and returned at the end of the day as students come in the door.
LOST AND FOUND
- Stop by Lost and Found located in room 168.
- Items not claimed by May 14th will be donated to KSTM'S Clothing Closet.
- Contact Martini Gordon, Parent Engagement Specialist, with questions regarding Lost & Found or the KSTM Clothing Closet.
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
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UPDATE FROM KSTM PTO
Teacher Appreciation day is Tuesday, May 7, 2024 - PTO will be making smoothies for the staff that day as part of the Staff and Teacher appreciation week. If you would like to participate, please email Sarah Kloewer, her email address is included.
If you are interested in joining the PTO reach out to sarahannkloewer@gmail.com
KSTM School Counseling Corner
National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day
May is Mental Health Month and Thursday May 9th is National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day. Our students undergo pressures and stresses on the daily that affect them inside and outside of school. We encourage conversations at home related to how students are doing emotionally, physically, and academically. Here are some resources to keep at your finger trips regarding your child's mental health and well-being!
Children's Mental Health (CDC)
Resources for Suicide Prevention
2024-25 High School Transfer Requests
Student transfer request forms are available! If you would like to apply to transfer high schools or middle schools next year, head to this website and scroll down to "Transfer Request Forms for Mail or Email" to complete and submit the form electronically. You can also pick up a paper copy in the TAC building or here at KSTM.
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 that KSTM students would enjoy hearing about? Email Ms. Thompson or Mrs. Hixson with a name, contact info, and a career to be included in this year's career fair!
End the School Year Strong!
We are working with students daily to ensure they are their best selves as we enter the last few weeks of school. We are connecting with students individually, running small groups, and implementing classroom lessons to help students be their best selves in their final days of the school year. You can support your students by reminding them to get enough sleep and stressing the importance of breakfast. Consider a media curfew so students aren't tempted to be on their devices into the night!
Alex Hixson, 6th and 7th Grade School Counselor
531.299.7705
Kim Thomspon, 8th Grade School Counselor
531.299.7389
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. Roxana 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
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.