Dear Kenmoor Middle School Families,

As we move into the spring season, we are also entering an important time of the school year—testing season. While assessments are just one measure of student learning, they provide valuable insights into academic progress and growth. More importantly, they offer an opportunity for students to demonstrate perseverance, effort, and grit—qualities that will serve them well beyond the classroom.

Success is not just about natural ability; it’s about pushing through challenges, staying focused, and putting in the effort even when things feel difficult. At Kenmoor, we encourage our students to embrace a growth mindset—believing that hard work and determination lead to improvement and achievement.

Here’s how you can support your child during this time:
✅ Encourage a positive mindset – Remind your child that challenges help them grow. Effort and persistence matter more than immediate perfection.
✅ Establish a routine – A good night’s sleep, a healthy breakfast, and arriving at school on time can set the stage for success.
✅ Practice stress management – Deep breathing, positive self-talk, and breaks from screen time can help students stay calm and focused.
✅ Celebrate effort – Recognize and praise the hard work your child puts into their studies, not just their test scores.

Together, we can empower our students to do their best by fostering resilience and determination. Let’s make this testing season a time of growth, confidence, and success!

Thank you for your continued support.

A message for students: If you arrive at school after 9:30 and you are a car rider or walker, you will get a red tardy pass. Your teacher will mark you as tardy in Synergy, and it will be unexcused.

If you arrive late on a bus and need breakfast, you can ask for a late breakfast pass at the front security desk.

If you do not ride a late bus and come to class without a red tardy slip or a late breakfast pass, your teacher will send you back to the front office to get one.

Together, We Are Deliberately Grand!

Stay Connected with Kenmoor Middle School and PGCPS through SchoolMessenger!

Recent inclement weather has reminded us how important it is to stay informed about school updates and closures. Don’t miss a thing—sign up for SchoolMessenger today!

With SchoolMessenger, you can receive important updates from Kenmoor Middle School and PGCPS directly to your phone, email, or via text message. This ensures you’ll always be in the loop about weather delays, schedule changes, upcoming events, and other critical information.

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Need Help?
If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out. You can email me, Ms. Darden, at Myeshia.Darden@pgcps.org.

If your middle schooler is having conflict with a peer, please encourage them to fill out a Peer Mediation Request Form . We have staff members waiting to help our students solve their conflicts. Do your child know who to go to when they are having problems?

6th Grade: Mr. Elliott (william.elliott@pgcps.org )

7th Grade: Mr. Johnson (johnnie2.johnson@pgcps.org)

8th Grade: Ms. Bent (danielle.bent@pgcps.org )

If you have academic or social emotional concerns, please contact your student's grade level guidance counselor to schedule a time to meet.

8th Grade: Ms. Baird tamarra.baird@pgcps.org

7th Grade: Ms. Curtis bria.curtis@pgcps.org

6th Grade:Mrs. Moore johanna.moore@pgcps.org

Now Introducing the KMS School Counseling Newsletter:

Dear Kenmoor Middle School Families,

We want to inform you that there has been an increase in flu cases within PGCPS, including three reported fatalities. As a result, we are urging everyone to take extra precautions to protect themselves and others.

If you are experiencing flu-like symptoms, such as:

• Fever
• Cough
• Headache
• Sore throat
• Body aches
• Stomach pain
• Vomiting

Please stay home to avoid spreading the illness. If you are already at school or work and begin to show symptoms, we strongly ask that you wear a mask to ensure the safety of yourself and those around you.

Additionally, please notify the Nurse's office of any student or staff member showing these symptoms so they can be evaluated and given proper care.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Nurse's office at 240-696-8187.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain a healthy and safe environment.

March 5- Inclement Weather Make-up- Regular School Day

March 10- First day of soccer tryouts. There will be two announcements letting students know that they can leave when ALL REMAINING BUS RIDERS are dismissed so they can get changed. The players will meet in the cafeteria. Please notify Mr. Bush if anyone is walking the halls before then.

March 11- 3rd Quarter Progress Reports Released Online

March 17-Inclement Weather Make-Up-Schools Open

March 30- Last Day of Ramadan

Volunteer Information & Requirements (Volunteers are Valuable!)

• Website for Fingerprints and Background Checks
• Volunteer Frequently Asked Questions
• Background Process for Volunteers:

• Undergo a fingerprint check - at least 15 business days in advance of volunteer activity
• Undergo a Child Protective Services (CPS) clearance - at least 15 business days in advance of volunteer activity
• Complete the required SafeSchools training modules each school year - prior to engaging in volunteer activity. Submit certificates of completion to the main office.

Please read the following letter to learn about how the MISA will impact our students in the upcoming weeks.

We are quickly approaching Autism Acceptance Month in April and we are excited about the events we have planned. We are planning a field trip to Dave & Busters on April 24, 2025, and we will have a couple of fundraisers to support this effort.

T-Shirt Fundraiser - Buy your Autism T-Shirt and help us raise funds (You can also wear the T-Shirt on World Autism Day - April 2, 2025). Please Continue to check out as a guest. The shirts will come right to Kenmoor Middle School.

March 25th is our Career Fair, and we are currently looking for participants to join our wonderful event for our students. We are looking for community members, professionals, and businesses to come share their expertise and inspire our students. Whether you have a unique career story, work in a field that students are curious about, or represent a company that could provide valuable insight into future opportunities, we would like to hear from you.

If you have any questions, please let contact Ms. Bent (danielle.bent@pgcps.org)

Let’s work together to make this Career Day an unforgettable experience for our students. Your time and expertise can make a HUGE impact on their future!

Thank you for helping us shape the leaders of tomorrow!

National Junior Honor Society Harry Rose Chapter is sponsoring For the Love of Dr. King's Day of Service Laundry Detergent and Blankets Community Collection Drive Part 1.

From March 17, 2025 to April 9, 2025, NJHS Rose Chapter will be collecting small dollar store sized bottles of detergent and gently used or new blankets to supply the community closet at the United Communities Against Poverty (UCAP). Students can earn community service hours for donating 2 items, 2 of the same item or one of each item. KMS Faculty and staff are welcome to donate. Thank you in advance from NJHS @ KMS!!

Please deliver donations to Room 212 -- NJHS Headquarters. Email Ms. Stephenson (natalies@pgcps.org) for more details.

Dinorah Olmos es la presidenta fundadora y directora ejecutiva de la organización sin fines de lucro, Latino Education Advancement Fund (LEAF), una organización enfocada en empoderar a padres Latinos en educación e impacto social a través de equidad, acceso y empoderamiento.

Después de más de 30 años de experiencia profesional en sectores públicos, privados y sin fines de lucro incluyendo experiencia internacional, nacional, estatal y a niveles locales con educación incluyendo trabajo con líderes comunitarios por todo Estados Unidos, Olmos decidió establecer LEAF en 2018. Olmos tiene interés en la investigación para avanzar equidad y justicia social, y en la abogacía que apoye acceso educativo para estudiantes Latinos.

Justin did a terrific job, and made Kenmoor proud with his poise, his good sportsmanship and his effort at the county-wide Spelling Bee.

Student Nights at the Yard are back! Students in high school, college, and graduate school can purchase tickets at the Orioles Box Office for $12 to any Friday night home game. Take a study break and join us at The Yard!*

*Subject to Availability. Offer is available only at the Orioles Box Office. Offer is not available online. Click here for Box Office hours. https://www.mlb.com/orioles/tickets/students

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Email: rebecca.turner@pgcps.org
Website: schools.pgcps.org/kenmoorms/
Location: 2501 Kenmoor Drive, Greater Landover, MD, USA
Phone: 301-925-2300
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