🌱 Kenmoor Community Updates

We are delighted to share that the 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony at Kenmoor Middle School was a huge success! Held on June 11th, the event was a wonderful celebration of our students' achievements and growth over the past years. Our students, dressed in their best, received their certificates with pride and joy, marking the culmination of their middle school journey.

The ceremony featured inspiring messages from students and staff, reflecting on the accomplishments and memories made by the Class of 2024. Special awards were given to students who excelled in academics, leadership, and community service, highlighting their hard work and dedication.

We extend our deepest gratitude to the parents and teachers whose support has been instrumental in our students' success. Your encouragement and involvement have truly made a difference.

As our students transition to high school, we wish them the best in all their future endeavors. We are confident that the skills, knowledge, and values they have acquired at Kenmoor Middle School will serve them well in the years ahead. We look forward to hearing about their continued successes and achievements.

Congratulations, Class of 2024! High school awaits, and we know you will continue to shine brightly.

8th Grade High School Signing Day at Kenmoor Middle School was held on June 10th! The event was a memorable occasion filled with excitement and anticipation as our students celebrated their transition from middle school to high school.

Students proudly represented their new high school and signed commitment banners, symbolizing their readiness to embark on the next chapter of their academic journey.

As our students move forward to high school, we wish them the very best in all their future endeavors.

The 8th Grade Dance at Kenmoor Middle School, held on June 7th, was a dazzling success! Themed "Red Carpet," the event provided our students with an unforgettable evening of glamour and celebration as they marked the end of their middle school journey.

Students arrived on the red carpet dressed to impress, embracing the Hollywood-inspired theme. The school cafeteria was transformed into a stunning red carpet event, complete with glittering decorations, sparkling lights, and a grand entrance fit for stars.

The evening featured music, dancing, and a photo booth where students could capture their glamorous moments. Our DJ kept the energy high with a fantastic mix of tunes, ensuring that the dance floor was always packed. The students enjoyed delicious refreshments and had a great time socializing and making memories with their friends.

We were able to capture some of the highlights from the evening below:

On Tuesday, June 4, 2024, The Harry Rose Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) at Kenmoor Middle School inducted 23 members into the Honor Society.

The new members are...

Isabella Aniagyei
Lailani Anibaba
Alana Stacey Boston
Khaleel Brown
Eyana Cooper
Joshua Dua
James Dubon Garcia
Stephibel Essongwoh Aketebeh

Malcolm Finch
Walter Furnkranz
Sarah Henderson
Skylar Brianne Johnson
Margareth Lopez Guzman
Layla McClain
Dahlia Oakcrum
Naomi Ojediran
Eden Amara Okorie
Trace Pinckney
Noah Prioleau
Freddie Rideau
Ava Shiamsundar
Ethan Paul A. Sibulo

Shelbi Young

The occasion began with Principal Turner guiding the candidates in stating the Honor Society Pledge, a musical performance by Chapter President Christina Lu and new member James Dubon Garcia, followed by a host of presentations by chapter officers and chapter members, and special guest contributions in the form of congratulatory remarks/ well wishes.

Harry Rose Chapter of NJHS extends many thanks to all who contributed efforts to participate in and support the memorable event.

Congratulations Spring 2024 new members of NJHS @ KMS!

The Kenmoor Middle School Choir Concert, held on June 5th, was an outstanding success! The event showcased the incredible talent and hard work of our students, who performed beautifully for their families and friends.

The concert was a collaborative effort, with students playing a significant role in developing the program and selecting the songs. Their dedication and creativity shone through in each performance, making the evening a truly memorable experience for everyone in attendance.

We extend our gratitude to the choir director, Ms. Santiago, teachers, and staff who guided and/or supported the students throughout their preparations. A special thank you goes out to the parents and guardians for their continuous encouragement and support.

Kudos to our talented choir members for their exceptional performances and for putting together a spectacular program. As we look forward to more musical events in the future, we celebrate the dedication and hard work that made this concert a success.

Please contact your child's grade-level counselor to determine if your child has mandatory credit recovery or qualifies for the middle school intervention program.

Grade 6- Ms. Curtis bria.curtis@pgcps.org

Grade 7 (last name A-J)- Ms. Baird tamarra.baird@pgcps.org

Grade 7 (last name K-Z)- Ms. Braswell robyn.braswell@pgcps.org

Grade 8- Ms. Moore johanna.moore@pgcps.org

If your child will need a chromebook device during the summer months for summer recovery courses, online learning applications, virtual learning or independent study, a student device usage agreement has to be signed and returned to the school. Access the form HERE.

Prevent “Summer Slide”--READ!

Prince George’s County Memorial Library System and the Washington Nationals are teaming up to present “Summer Prince George’s” (SPG), an interactive program for all ages that runs from May 20 through August 15. This year’s theme is “Adventure Begins at Your Library!”

Summer Prince George's encourages children, teens, and adults to read 30 minutes each day, attend library programs, explore the physical collection of materials as well as a wide range of streaming movies and music in the 85+ online library resources, and participate in interactive social media challenges.

Remember, all PGCPS students have library accounts through LINK, using their 9-digit Student ID number. Click here to learn more about how to access the library with the LINK program.

Research shows that the average student lost 17-34% of the prior year’s learning gains over summer break…but the good news is that it only takes 30 minutes per day to prevent learning loss over the summer.

For more information, ask your school librarian Mrs. Hoskey. So, join the adventure– let’s keep our brains active this summer and READ!

Families of rising sixth and seventh graders, please see information below to determine if it matches your child's interest and availability this summer:

Anacostia Watershed is offering a free week-long summer program for middle school students across the Anacostia Watershed.

The Anacostia Watershed Society is offering a FREE Summer Environmental Academy (SEA) program for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders who live in the Anacostia River Watershed in DC, Prince George’s County, or Montgomery County. Through this explorative, outdoor recreational and educational experience, students learn about their river and local environment, while developing skills in team building, critical thinking, and scientific investigation. Students will learn to fish, canoe/kayak, and participate in ecological restoration activities!

Information about the program and the application can be found here-

https://www.anacostiaws.org/what-we-do/education/pgc-sea-summer-camp.html

K-6 Summer Camp for Maryland Students!

Registration is open for Camp Invention®, a confidence-boosting summer STEM camp for students in grades K-6!
https://www.invent.org/programs/camp-invention

In week-long camps, students engage in hands-on activities that foster creativity and highlight connections between science, technology, engineering, and innovation.

Camp Invention is run by the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The US Army Education Outreach Program (USAEOP) provides need-based stipends for students attending Camp Invention at the following Army-hosted locations:

• Aberdeen High School (Aberdeen)
• Gilpin Manor Elementary School (Elkton)
• Whittier Elementary School (Frederick)
• Waverley Elementary School (Frederick)
• Hyattsville Elementary School (Hyattsville)
• East Silver Spring Elementary School (Montgomery)
• Riverdale Elementary School (Riverdale)

To learn more about Army-hosted locations for Camp Invention, visit: https://www.usaeop.com/program/camp-invention/

For information about Camp Invention, including registration, visit: https://www.invent.org/programs/camp-invention

This is a reminder that all school library books are now overdue. Please have your student return any library books to the school's library media center as soon as possible. If you need more information, please reach out to your librarian, Mrs. Hoskey, at curry.hoskey@pgcps.org.

Thank you for returning your library books!

We are in the process of preparing Grade 8 students for transitioning to high school. Updated student registration and proof of residence needs to be completed online.

Please visit https://pgcpsmdc.scriborder.com/ select Transitional Enrollment and upload updated proof of residence.

Letters have been sent home with more details and instructions for completing this time sensitive task. The letters are also attached here for your convenience.

English Spanish

If you have questions, please contact the school at 301-925-2300 and speak with the registrar, Mr. William Branch.

Check out these self-care activities for the month of June! For fun, get the entire family involved!

Enjoy

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