KAMSC Newsletter

I hope everyone was able to get what they needed out of parent teacher conferences this week and feel like they have some next steps in meeting their student's needs.

This week I want to re-iterate one of the Challenge Success tenants around making sure teenagers get enough sleep. The research is pointing to 9 hours of sleep per night for this age group. We are trying to coach KAMSC students to start homework as early in the night as possible. Starting at 8pm or later will push them to be up way too late. We are also advising students to find ways to silence notifications and eliminate the distraction of the phone while doing the homework, as we often see students taking twice as long as they should due to those distractions. It's little moves like these that can help kids get the proper amount of sleep so they are alert in class and can maximize learning. Linked below is a nice one-pager on the PDF motto of play time, down time, and family time that includes the information on sleep.

Heather

I would like to create some dynamic videos that tell the story of KAMSC and I would love to have a team of students to volunteer to take the lead on this project. The videos would be used on the website and sent out for various advertising and networking. Do you know how to shoot and edit video? Email Mrs. Kortlandt at heather.kortlandt@kamsc.org to let me know your interest.

Parents- do you have a talent in iOS programming to work with one of our KAMSC students who is doing a project that includes programming an App? or Do you have a mechanical engineering background and would love to work with one of our KAMSC students on their project in this area? If so, please contact Rebecca Joyce, at rebecca.joyce@kamsc.org

We are in need of volunteers for our dance on Saturday, November 9. If you would be willing to donate some time, please click the button below to sign up through the signup genius. We are in need of 2nd shifters :) Please consider volunteering.

SCIENCE FAIR the movie

Wednesday, November 6, 2:00-4:00

KAMSC Presentation Center

Students, parents, and guests are invited to an entertaining, award-winning documentary about student researchers and the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF).

KAMSC sends a delegation to ISEF each year!

This movie and National Geographic's Science Fair: The Series are also available on streaming services and are a great way to learn about the world of high school research. You can check out the movie trailer here: SCIENCE FAIR

For open lab, we would ask that if you are picking your child up please do so right at 7:30pm (unless they are staying late for a group they are a part of) on Vine street by the entrance. With it getting darker, we would like less students waiting in the parking lot unsupervised. Please have them wait in the lobby by our security officer station.

If your child is a driver we ask that they not hang out in the parking lot when they are finished. Again, due to safety concerns as we are located in a very urban environment, please have them go right to their cars and head home. We do have on officer patrolling until 8:00 but not after.

We have received some very positive feedback from students and families on the virtual study table that was provided for students needing just a little extra support. We also know that it frustrated a few. Please know, we are taking in all of the feedback and weighing it and discussing it. The MTSS structure is in place to help provide extra support as early as possible. We aim to be as supportive in the learning process as possible and to make students aware of support that we offer. We hope that the system forms a great check-in process with their teachers and gets students support if they are in need. To review the structure, click the button below.

For those that drop off and pick students up, if you choose to pull into the CEC parking lot off of vine, please pull all the way in (and do a quick loop and then back out) and either drop students off in the parking lot or drop them off on your way back out. I have received some feedback that since it is such a blind entrance that this would be a safer scenario, rather than pulling in part way, dropping off, then backing out. Thank you for your understanding as we are trying to keep everyone safe and traffic flowing especially as the mornings are getting darker now.

As our seniors are working on their college applications this month it is timely that you can register for a Challenge Success Webinar titled "A Healthier Approach to College Admissions" by clicking on this link. The webinar is on November 19th and does cost $29, but I think you may find it worth the cost. It is meant for parents of students in high school so anyone can begin to think about how your child and your family might approach this topic, not just parents of seniors.

If you student is going to be absent from school you must notify both your partner school and KAMSC (if they are gone all day) and always KAMSC if they are gone during their KAMSC classes. Please remember that attendance is vital as the content moves fast and we want students to have as much of their classroom experience as possible. To notify KAMSC call (337-0004) or email kamsc.office@kamsc.org.

If you are dropping off or picking up your student at KAMSC, please do so at the Vine Street entrance. Please find a safe place to pull over and then have you student proceed to the Vine street entrance. If students are driving themselves:

1. They need to acquire a parking pass from the KAMSC office - please fill this out

2. They need to park by the El Sol playground off of Dutton Street (but then walk to Vine street entrance)

3. They should be reminded to not keep anything valuable in their car and to keep their cars locked at all times.

4. The building will have a campus security officer at the Vine Street entrance during times of arrivals and dismissals.

KAMSC follows the KPS code of conduct for student discipline. Please be advised of it, it is linked here. Specific behaviors we would love your help with talking with your child about at home are:

• Academic Integrity
• Bullying
• Name calling/inappropriate language

Mon - Fri Nov 4-8 - Spirit Week

Wednesday, Nov 6th - Open Lab 6-7:30

Saturday, November 9th - Class Clash noon -3pm

Saturday, November 9th - KAMSC Dance 8-11pm

Wednesday, November 13th - Sophomore game/craft night

Wednesday, November 13th - Parent Org meeting during open lab