Karrer Family News

Karrer Middle School | October 18, 2024

Karrer Weekly Announcements/Clubs/Activities

Principal's Message

Karrer Parents-

The month of October meant pumpkin rolling, decorating and fun in Link classes! Congratulations to Mr. Hillery's link class, the winners for the pumpkin decorating!! Mr. Schaeffer's class came in second place and Mrs. Magistrale's class third. Check out the three winning images below or see ALL PUMPKINS HERE.

Congratulations also to our grade level "roll off" winners, each of whom competed in yesterday's school wide pumpkin rolling event! Sixth Grade: Matthew McKinnon, Seventh Grade: Ben Riggs/Aadhya Natesha, and Eighth Grade: Ryan Lambert. Congratulations to Aadhya for winning the overall contest!

Thursday also marked the end of the nine weeks. We are very proud of how our student's performed and are looking forward to a successful second nine weeks as well. Trimester classes will continue through November 8.

Thank you for your collaboration-

Brooke

Mr. Hillery's Class- 1st

Mr. Schaffer's Class- 2nd

Mrs. Magistrale's Class- 3rd

Washington DC Trip- Next Week!

Eighth grade students will travel to our Nation's Capital next Tuesday-Friday, 10/22-10/25. Please review packing lists sent home on Wednesday, as well as the KMS Website for any trip details. Weather looks nice, however evenings are supposed to be cold and we will be outside- please pack gloves/hats to accommodate for the weather!
All student going on the trip must arrive at KMS by NO LATER than 6:00 am on Tuesday morning. It's going to be an amazing trip!

Karrer PTO

Seeking Hay Bales & Corn Stalks Donations

We are planning a fun photo booth for the upcoming KMS event and we're looking to add some fall flair with 6-10 hay bales or corn stalks. If you’d like to donate one or two (or all), we'd love to use them to create a festive backdrop. Plus, they'll help our Beautification Committee refresh the school's seasonal outdoor decor.

If you can contribute, please email us. Thank you for helping make KMS beautiful and the event extra special!

Country Sixth Grade Social - 11/8

Yeehaw, 6th Grade Parents!

We're gearing up for the KMS 6th Grade Social on November 8, 7-9pm and it’s going to be a boot stomping good time! Our 6th graders will be kicking up their heels with snacks, prizes, games, a DJ, photo booth, and so much more—country style! For more information, see the KMS Events Website

But we need your help to make this jamboree happen! Sign up to volunteer and help create an unforgettable night for our kiddos.

Encourage Your Student to Get Involved!
KMS offers a wide range of clubs and activities designed to engage every student’s interests and talents. From Art Club and Yearbook Club to Drama, Student Council, Ski Club, Athletics, and more—there’s something for everyone!

Encourage your student to explore the many opportunities available, make new friends, and develop new skills by joining a club or activity. Check out the club and athletics website to find out more and remind your student of what is coming up:

Oct 21 - Writing Rocks/Power of the Pen, 3:15-4:15 pm
Oct 24 - JTI, 7:45-8:15 am, KMS Library
Nov 8 - 6th Grade Social, 7-9 pm, KMS Commons
Middle School Theater Academy, Coffman High School

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.

SPECIAL SHOUT OUT: Thanks to our amazing PTO committee chairs:

Sarah Solley & Amanda Levell for organizing two fall staff conference dinners.
Lucy Andrews & Kalpavalli Donepudit for planning our quarterly Shamrock Spotlight luncheon that recognizes outstanding Karrer students.
Katie Rutledge & Erin Jeffrey for coordinating our recent family dinner nights at Bibibop and Rusty Bucket.
And of course, a heartfelt thank you to all our **KMS families** for your generous donations of items and monetary contributions that help us support our students and staff. We couldn't do it without you!

Mark Your Calendar:

Oct 21 - Redistricting Public Input Session
Nov 5 - No School

Connect with us!
Facebook: Karrer Middle School PTO
Instagram: @kmspto

Email: KarrerPTO@gmail.comConnect with us!

Karrer Athletics

Karrer Athletic News updates:

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

GO Golden Shamrocks! #GRocks

District News

Elementary/Middle School Redistricting Input Session This Coming Monday, October 21

Dublin City Schools invites you to attend a public input session this coming Monday, October 21, from 7-8:30 PM at Jerome High School. With potential changes to our school boundaries, your feedback is invaluable. If you’re unable to attend, you can visit www.dcsredistricting.com on or after Tuesday, the 22nd, to review the draft boundary maps and submit your input via the Cropper GIS survey form, which will remain open until November 3.

Senate Bill 29 - Notification Regarding Device Monitoring

In compliance with Senate Bill 29 (SB29) and federal regulations, Dublin City Schools is providing this notice to inform families about the monitoring of school-issued devices. As a participant in the federal E-Rate program, Dublin City Schools adheres to the requirements of the Child Internet Protection Act (CIPA). This means that the district has an internet safety policy in place, which includes measures to block or filter access to inappropriate online content. Beyond compliance with CIPA, Dublin City Schools utilizes monitoring tools through our technology provider(s) for other permissible reasons as outlined under SB29 (ex: location tracking, web-browsing activity, and other student interactions with school-issued devices). These monitoring practices not only help in filtering content and alerting designated school personnel to potential threats, instances of violence, or indications of suicidal or self-harm ideation, but they also assist teachers in ensuring that students remain on task during class. These measures support the safety, learning, and productivity of our students both online and in the classroom. If you have questions about this notice, please email us at info@dublinschools.net.

Beyond the Classroom

If you’re looking for something for your student, check out the Beyond the Classroom section on the Families Quick Links page on our website. This is where you can find lots of information and opportunities that happen outside school such as Athletics, After School Activities, the Info Hub, and Global Travel. These pages were just updated with new opportunities this week.

Dublin Parents of Black Students Association

Dublin Parents of Black Students Association (DPBSA) is an organization that supports Black students as they progress through the school district. We organize social gatherings, mentorship opportunities and community service activities. We also host academic recognition programs which include annual scholarships for our graduating seniors. For more information email us at dublinaaparents@gmail.com or fill out our DPBSA Interest Form.

Explore the Extraordinary! International Travel Opportunities with Teachers

The DCS Global Travel Program is hosting a virtual Travel Information Night on October 29. Parents and students are invited to participate! This is your chance to hear about international educational opportunities being offered in 2026. Learn how District teachers will lead your student beyond the classroom on an enriching journey (you can come too)! Sign up for the Zoom session on Tuesday, October 29 at 6:30 p.m. We'll discuss travel plans, itineraries, what’s included, and how to enroll! RSVP to receive the Zoom link! Can’t make the meeting but want more information? RSVP and mark “Request information.” Want more detail? Check out the Global Travel page on our website!

Dublin Library’s Grave Tales Wednesday, October 23, 7-8 p.m.

Gather on the hill in front of the historic Dublin Cemetery for an evening of spooky family fun!

Grave Tales is an hour-long program of spooky storytelling. The stories start out gently for the younger crowd, but be warned: the stories get scarier, so older kids might want to stick around. All ages. Arrive early and bring a blanket. In case of rain, Grave Tales will be held indoors with limited seating.

From the City of Dublin

Public Transit Options with LinkUS
LinkUS is COTA’s plan to connect Central Ohio with transit, sidewalks, bikeways and trails. What’s in that for Dublin? Learn more about Issue #47 and COTA plans to enhance public transit accessibility for people, families and communities.

Save the Date: Document Destruction Day

Ready to toss out your old documents? Bring your docs to shred and recycle them onsite at the City Fleet Building, 6351 Shier Rings Road, from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 2. Find the list of accepted items and how many boxes for shredding you can bring.