KMS Friday Principal's Press

Friday, November 15, 2024

Happy Friday! Here is some important information from KMS:

KMS Staff Appreciation Lunch

The KMS PTO is hosting a staff appreciation luncheon Thursday, December 12th and we need your help! We are asking for donations of food items as well as donations to show our Kennett Middle School staff how grateful we are for all of their hard work so far this year.

If you would like to contribute, please sign up below and have your items to school no later than 8am Thursday, 10/12 (you can also drop items off on Wednesday, 10/11). If you prefer to make a monetary donation, you can PayPal or Venmo the PTO (Venmo @Colleen-Corrado or PayPal @KennettMSPTO) and we will use your donation to provide a catered lunch for entire staff of the Middle School.

Sign Up to Contribute to Staff Lunch

Student Council Canned Food Drive

Student Council is running a canned food drive starting next week until Thanksgiving Break. Donation boxes will be set up in the 8th grade wing. When students come in in the morning, they can bring any donations straight to the A-wing to put in our donation boxes to avoid carrying around cans all day. Once we get closer to Thanksgiving, our Student Council Advisor, Miss Pizzini, will take all donations to the Kennett Food Cupboard and the Chester County Food Bank.

In case you are wondering, the Kennett Food Cupboard needs the following items the most:

White rice

Canned pinto/black beans

Pasta

Canned tomatoes/sauce

Canned corn or mixed vegetables

Canned fruit

Peanut butter

Canned chicken/tuna

Jelly

Cereal

Ramen noodles

Half-Day: Friday, November 22

Due to Parent-Teacher Conferences, KMS will have a half-day this Friday, November 22. Students will dismiss at 11:30.

Reminder: Fall Parent Teacher Conferences:

Parent Teacher Conferences will be on Friday, November 22nd and Monday, November 25th. Many families have already scheduled conferences with teams of teachers or case managers.

For families who do not have a scheduled conference but are interested in meeting with one of their child's teachers, please use our Skyward Conference Scheduler. Here are directions for how to reserve a time slot.

KMS teachers will not have the capacity to meet with all of their families during the two-day fall conference window. Parents/guardians are able to request to meet with teachers outside of the two-day fall conferences window.

A Face To Get To Know Better:

Meet Mrs. Cathy Antes, our KMS Cafeteria Manager!

Cathy has worked for KCSD for over 25 years, starting as a sub in the New Garden cafeteria. When KMS open in its current location in 2022, Cathy came over as our Cafeteria Manager. Her favorite part of her job is working with her stellar cafeteria staff. She brings a sense of humor and joy.

When she's not behind the stove at KMS, Cathy enjoys spending her free time at the beach and with her 5 grandchildren ranging from age 1.5 to 13.

We are so happy she's a part of our team!

Community Events: Kennett Holiday Store

We may have 41 days till the holiday season arrives, but we only have 5 days till the Kennett Holiday Store closes!

https://totalteam.chipply.com/KennettDistrict/

That's right! We have a Kennett Holiday Store (<--click the link to access) up and running for all your holiday shopping needs. If your loved ones struggle with getting you the perfect gift, then send them to the online store and let them know they can't go wrong! There are 4 design options to choose from.

This store has options for students, staff and alumni throughout the district and community! The proceeds always go back to the Kennett High School Football Program and ultimately to our students. Please forward the link to anyone who may be interested.

The store will close on November 20th, no exceptions or extensions!

Thank you in advance for your support of the KHS Football team!

Community Events: Boys Volleyball Club

The pre-season boys volleyball clinic starts Monday, 11/18, at 6:30 pm at KMS. The team is open to all 6th - 8th grade boys. Any interested middle school boy is invited to come participate in the clinics and learn volleyball skills in preparation for the spring season and KMS' first boys volleyball team. Any questions, please reach out to sophia.bilinsky@foxroach.com or 252-267-2701.