Cardinal Country News

Kilbourne Middle School

FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK

KMS Families,

Around this time of year, the “newness” of the school year starts to fade away. Students and staff are falling into their routines. Lockers are opening more easily and lunch codes are memorized. In many ways, that’s a great thing!

It also means there are fewer “get to know you” activities in class and more assignments to complete. Students will notice grades starting to show up in Infinite Campus and there will be more homework in the evenings. Conflicts between students may arise and friendships will go through phases. It is during these more challenging times that our message of work hard and be kind are most important.

Over the course of the year, we will constantly remind students to work hard (by doing their personal best) and be kind (through their words and actions). Your help in reinforcing this message at home goes a long way too!

Have a great weekend!

Greg

Introducing the Cardinal Closet!

The goal of the "Cardinal Closet" is to provide free, gently used Kilbourne clothing items for our current students and their families.

The Cardinal Closet is seeking KMS or Cardinal clothing that you no longer need. Whether it's an old team sweatshirt, a club t-shirt, or any KMS/Cardinal apparel that has been outgrown or is no longer in use, we would be grateful for your contributions. This includes student and parent KMS clothes. (For example, if you have a Band Parent sweatshirt and your son/ daughter is no longer in band or if your child had a KMS t-shirt they have outgrown, all of it would be welcomed.)

Donating is easy! Simply drop off your contributions at the Main Office during regular school hours. We believe the Cardinal Closet will not only provide essential clothing items, but will also strengthen our school spirit and foster a sense of community among students and families.

We appreciate your support in making the Cardinal Closet a success!!!

Coat and Winter Clothing drive

In cooperation with St. Michael's Church, we are again Keeping Worthington Warm. Donate your winter coats, snow pants and hats and gloves to the main office. You can drop items off through October 30th.

Start thinking about WINTER!

Worthington Ski & Board Club will be having their information meeting at WKHS on Thursday, October 3 at 7:30 in the auditorium. If your son/daughter is interested in this club and you want to find out more information, please plan on attending this meeting. Cost, dates, sign-up procedures, rentals, lessons, etc will be discussed at the meeting. Ski & Board Club is open to all 6th, 7th and 8th graders. Ask Ms. Bode, Mrs. Williams or Ms. Brown for any more questions!

Attendance Reminders

Please contact Shannon Thomas for student absences at SThomas1@wscloud.org or 450-4210

Doctor's Excuses

Doctor's excuses are encouraged. Time missed with a doctor's excuse does not count towards Excessive Absence hours

Sign-Outs

If a student is being picked up for an appointment, an adult listed in their IC contacts must sign them out. The adult must come into the office (entrance off of Hartford by bus lanes) and scan their ID before the student is called out of class. Please call ahead for any other arrangements.

Drop Offs

If a student arrives late or is being dropped off after an appointment, they are allowed to check themselves into the office. An adult does not need to accompany them.

Any other questions, please reach out to Mrs. Thomas in the office!

When to keep your child home from school

The protocol for management of communicable disease in Worthington City Schools is based upon the Ohio Department of Health’s guidelines and recommendations.

This information includes protocols for COVIID 19 and when to keep your child home from school.

Please contact Conni Donaldson, our school nurse if you have any questions via email: cdonaldson@wscloud.org

Get Involved: PTSA Information

Please help support the KMS PTSA by becoming a member! The membership is only $16.00 (+ a small processing fee) and the money will directly support our amazing teachers and students with events throughout the year including teacher appreciation, DQ day at the end of the year, teacher grants, and the Soaring Cardinals program. If you wish to not become a member and simply donate an amount of your choice, that is also an option! You can join at the Membership Hub or click on the QR code below. If you run into any issues, please reach out to Membership Chair, Amber Durant at amberdurant1@gmail.com.

The first PTSA meeting of the year will be on Monday, September 16th at 7pm

Details:

https://zoom.us/j/99258679893?pwd=cndpb3ozNzRIcFFXWTNWdDhwdUZGdz09
Meeting ID: 992 5867 9893
Passcode: 519065

Via phone: +17866351003, 992 5867 9893#

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Please join our Facebook page for PTSA notifications. Helpful information about events at KMS and in the community are often posted here: (20+) Kilbourne Middle School PTA | Facebook

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We need your help! PTSA still has openings. Please reach out to Melissa Gayhart (614-783-6584) if interested or to find out more information. You can find additional details here: KMS PTSA Committee Chairs 24-25.docx

Cardinal of the Week

Each week when students are 'caught being great'.

When this happens the student is awarded the Cardinal of the Week.

This week's winner:

Karen Botchway

Mrs. Baker's Punny Friday

To the person who stole my glasses....

I will find you, I have contacts.

School Lunch and the Free & Reduced Application

Worthington Schools offers breakfast and lunch to students. Pricing for meals will be based on family eligibility. New Meal Applications are required for families every school year. Families may find the online Free/Reduced Lunch Eligibility Form HERE. All students use their Lunch ID for meals. The student's number can be found in the Parent Portal by selecting the Student ID tab and then look for their student's Lunch PIN.

Families may add money to their lunch account through My Payments Plus. They may also use My Payments Plus to track their student's account and see much money remains on it. My Payments Plus is also used to pay other fees, like high school parking permits and AP testing fees.

Fun Events in our School Community

Come support our KMS Cardinals

See the Fall Sports Schedule below.

All Worthington middle school students are admitted free to home games (any Worthington middle or high school) with their Student ID.

If your child doesn't have their ID yet they have a couple options; they can show last year's ID card, or show an active school schedule.

***This schedule is subject to change.***

Information for events at TWHS

Some reminders to make our home events, please review these expectations for spectators and your student!

To come to Thomas Worthington events, please bring your school ID to gain entrance. We need this to make sure you are a Worthington student! There is no re-entry at TWHS. If you leave an event, you will not be permitted to come back in.
If you attend a game, please do not bring back packs, footballs, soccer balls, food or drink. These items are not permitted.
At our events, you are to sit in the bleachers unless coming or going to the restroom or concession stand. You MAY NOT congregate in open areas. You CAN hang out with your friends in the bleachers.
Keep in mind your behavior is the way you are viewed by others as well as how our school and community are viewed by others. We always want all fans and parents, the visiting team, and the officials to leave TWHS with a positive impression. Please be part of that!
Poor behavior at an event may result in your access to attend events being revoked for a period of time or permanently.

KMS Cell Phone Policy

Phones are not permitted during the school day.

If a student brings a phone to school, they are expected to keep it in their locker. If students have a phone in class, they will be reminded to take it to their locker. If they repeatedly bring a phone to class, they will be asked to take it to the office for the remainder of the day.