KMS Friday Principal's Press

Happy Friday! Here is some important information from KMS:

Report cards and winter benchmark scores will go home with students on Tuesday, January 28.

We are excited to announce that Kennett Consolidated School District, in partnership with Operation Warm, has acquired a supply of brand-new winter coats. Keeping our students warm during the winter months is essential for their health and well-being. As students grow each year, finding a properly fitting winter coat can be a challenge, and our goal is to ensure that every student has access to one.

If you are interested in your student receiving a winter coat, please complete the linked form [Coat Request Form].

Please note: We will fulfill requests on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot guarantee that the specific coat size your student needs will be available at the time we receive your request. If we are unable to provide your student with a coat in the requested size, we will offer the closest available size until we run out of coats. If we cannot provide a coat for your student, we will contact you directly.

Thank you for your support in helping us keep our students warm this winter!

Reading and Analyzing Classic Tales

• "Little Red Riding Hood"
• "Snow White"
• "Hansel and Gretel"
• "Rapunzel"
• "Cinderella"

Creative Twists

• Students read a mock trial called "Wicked Witch v. Snow White"
• This led to an analysis of the "crime scenes" in these fairy tales

Bringing Fiction to Reality

• Officer Alvarez turned our school library into a pretend crime scene and forensics lab

Greetings! I am writing to share that it is time for your Grade 8 students to think about transitioning to Kennett High School and creating their 9th-grade schedules. Teachers are currently in the process of making recommendations for your child in the core subject areas of Math, Science, History, and ELA. On Monday, February 10th, the window for elective choices begins. The window will remain open until 2/23/25. Please visit the Kennett High School Educational Planning Guide, which thoroughly describes all courses offered at the high school. It also specifies which electives are available to incoming Grade 9 students.

Please review the entire Planning Guide with your student. Pay special attention to the electives pages. Ms. Boder, the 8th grade school counselor, will be joining American History classes during the electives selection window to give informational sessions on choosing electives and to help students make their electives choices in Skyward. All students should choose their electives within the scheduled 2/10-2/23/24 window.

Again, the window selection will only remain open until February 23rd. Please know that Ms. Boder will be available to assist your child in the selection process and answer any questions you may have.

On Friday, February 21st, KMS will host our 3rd annual Glow Dance! We had over 500 students attend last year and it was a blast. We cannot make this happen without your help as volunteers and with donations. Please see below for more information and for volunteer & donation signs ups.

• Glow Dance Flyer
• Volunteer Sign Up
• Donations

In 2025, technology plays an important role in your child's learning. Protect your student's district issued learning device with our comprehensive Chromebook Protection Plan, designed to shield families from unexpected repair costs. Our affordable coverage ensures that accidental damage, drops, spills, and screen cracks won't interrupt your child's education or create financial stress. This $50 plan provides 100% coverage for repairs or replacement of the Chromebook that would otherwise be the responsibility of the student and/or parent/legal guardian.

Meet Doug Byers!

Doug has been working in education for 10 years. He's in his second year as a paraeducator at Kennett Middle School. He also works as a direct support professional with a mental health group home.

When asked about his favorite part of working at KMS, Doug's answer was simple: The kids! Watching them grow from the beginning of the year through the end is a rewarding process.

Outside of KMS, Doug enjoys keeping up with his family, going to the gym, and watching football, especially the Eagles.

We are so glad he's on our team!

Saturday, January 25 - County Tournament @ Downingtown West High School

Monday, January 27 - Home v. North Brandywine

Wednesday, January 29 - Away v. North Brandywine

Friday, January 31 - Away v. Downingtown

Monday, February 3 - Home v. Lionville

Friday, February 7 - Away v. Fugett

Monday, February 10 - Away v. Penns Grove

Thursday, February 13 - Home v. Avon Grove

Wednesday, February 19 - Home v. Chichester

• Monday, 1/27 - Curriculum Committee Meeting at 7:00 PM at MDLKC

• Tuesday, 1/28 - After-the-Bell Winter Session begins

• Wednesday, 1/29 - KMS Instrumental Concert

• Thursday and Friday, 1/30 and 1/30 - ACCESS testing begins for ELD students

• Wednesday, 2/5 - Teacher In-Service (No School for Students)

• Monday, 2/10 - KCSD School Board Meeting @ 7 PM

• Monday, 2/17 - President's Day (District Closed)

• Friday, 2/21 - KMS Glow Dance 6 PM - 8 PM

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