Dear Kenmoor Middle School Families,

As we step into February, we embrace a month filled with learning, growth, and meaningful celebrations. This month, we honor Black History Month, recognizing the achievements, resilience, and contributions of Black leaders past and present. It’s also a time to reinforce the values of kindness and respect as we continue to foster a positive school community.

With the second half of the school year in full swing, let’s stay focused, support one another, and keep striving for excellence. Thank you for your partnership in making Kenmoor Middle a place where students thrive!

Together, We Are Deliberately Grand!

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Need Help?
If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out. You can email me, Ms. Darden, at Myeshia.Darden@pgcps.org.

If your middle schooler is having conflict with a peer, please encourage them to fill out a Peer Mediation Request Form . We have staff members waiting to help our students solve their conflicts. Do your child know who to go to when they are having problems?

6th Grade: Mr. Elliott (william.elliott@pgcps.org )

7th Grade: Mr. Johnson (johnnie2.johnson@pgcps.org)

8th Grade: Ms. Bent (danielle.bent@pgcps.org )

If you have academic or social emotional concerns, please contact your student's grade level guidance counselor to schedule a time to meet.

8th Grade: Ms. Baird tamarra.baird@pgcps.org

7th Grade: Ms. Curtis bria.curtis@pgcps.org

6th Grade:Mrs. Moore johanna.moore@pgcps.org

Now Introducing the KMS School Counseling Newsletter:

Friday, January 24, 2025-End of Second Quarter

Monday, January 27, 2025-

Grading and Reporting Day for Teachers – 3-Hr. Early Dismissal for Students

Volunteer Information & Requirements (Volunteers are Valuable!)

• Website for Fingerprints and Background Checks
• Volunteer Frequently Asked Questions
• Background Process for Volunteers:

• Undergo a fingerprint check - at least 15 business days in advance of volunteer activity
• Undergo a Child Protective Services (CPS) clearance - at least 15 business days in advance of volunteer activity
• Complete the required SafeSchools training modules each school year - prior to engaging in volunteer activity. Submit certificates of completion to the main office.

We are excited to let you know that the sign up form is now OPENED for our PBIS Valentines Day Dance happening this Friday!

As a reminder to attend, students will need to use 100 PBIS Points. Please note, if a student has been in ISS, OSS, or Lunch Detention between January 13th and February 7th, they will not be eligible to attend this event ; if you do not have 100 PBIS Points, you will not be eligible to attend this event.

Sign ups are open from now and will close on February 10th end of day (4:00pm). No exceptions will be made for students who miss the deadline, so please remind them to sign up on time! In addition, you must sign up using your PGCPS email address.

8th Grade

7th Grade

6th Grade

The KMS music department is hosting their final fundraiser at the Chipotle in Vista Gardens! It will be on Wednesday February 12th from 4pm-8pm. All you need to do is tell the cashier that you are supporting KMS Music before you pay for the food. It should say "fundraiser" on your receipt. If you'd like to order ahead, use the Chipotle App or website and enter the code 68RCR4L. Music students will receive extra credit for participating!

The 6th grade students at Kenmoor Middle School are invited to attend a NorthBay Adventure field trip on March 18-21st, 2025. All students have received a permission slip packet. Please reach out to Ms. Novick at bnovick@pgcps.org if you have any questions.

Please use the QR Code or link below for the North Bay Field Trip payment:

LINK

https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZHVZTLU9O052WP_ZZ6595INRFHPGD8

Dinorah Olmos es la presidenta fundadora y directora ejecutiva de la organización sin fines de lucro, Latino Education Advancement Fund (LEAF), una organización enfocada en empoderar a padres Latinos en educación e impacto social a través de equidad, acceso y empoderamiento.

Después de más de 30 años de experiencia profesional en sectores públicos, privados y sin fines de lucro incluyendo experiencia internacional, nacional, estatal y a niveles locales con educación incluyendo trabajo con líderes comunitarios por todo Estados Unidos, Olmos decidió establecer LEAF en 2018. Olmos tiene interés en la investigación para avanzar equidad y justicia social, y en la abogacía que apoye acceso educativo para estudiantes Latinos.

Congratulations are in order for 7th grader Annabelle Fry, who has been selected to compete in the HoopBuzz All-Star Game for PGCPS! Way to go, Annabelle! 🎉🏀

The students are doing a winter sowing project. The plants that grow over the winter will be planted in the spring in our school pollinator garden.Please click the link if you want to learn more about winter sowing and how to do it at home.

UPPER MARLBORO, MD — Kenmoor Middle School science teacher Modupe Olafunmiloye is one of just four educators in Maryland and 110 nationwide to receive the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), the nation’s highest award for teaching in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

"We couldn’t be prouder of Ms. Olafunmiloye for earning this prestigious recognition in STEM education,” said Superintendent Millard House II. “Her dedication to inspiring and empowering students exemplifies the excellence and passion our educators bring to the classroom every day.”

After leaving public education to found STEMWonders Education and Enrichment, an organization that provides hands-on STEM opportunities for all students, Olafunmiloye returned to Kenmoor in October 2024 at the request of former colleague and Talented & Gifted (TAG) teacher Beth Novick.

“Ms. Olafunmiloye’s innovative approach to teaching and dedication to creating inclusive, engaging learning experiences is a model of excellence,” said Kenmoor principal Rebecca Turner. “We are thrilled to have her return to our Kenmoor Middle School family.”

Prior to her years of work with STEMWonders Education and Enrichment, Olafunmiloye served Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) students with cognitive disabilities at Buck Lodge Middle School for five years and spent eight years at Kenmoor Middle School teaching general education science and high school biology to gifted students.

A passionate advocate for accessible STEM education, she created after-school clubs for robotics, environmental science, and STEM competitions. Her students won multiple Maryland State awards, including in eCybermission. Olafunmiloye has also served as a mentor teacher and held a lead technology role, earning recognition at both the school and county levels.

Olafunmiloye holds a bachelor’s degree in zoology from the University of Ilorin and a master’s degree in zoology from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. She is certified in both biology and K-12 special education.

D.C. United is excited to offer FREE tickets for all public school students for our opening night on 2/22, all you have to do is share this flyer with your families and when someone purchases a ticket they will receive a second ticket FREE!

Send us a screenshot of the flyers (attached) being sent out to the families and I will send you a pair of tickets for you to come enjoy the game on us!

We are hosting an informational open house where you can see and reserve all of the fan experiences we covered in the presentation, pick out your seats for your community, and enjoy a meal on us! I will be there to answer any questions, and ensure you have the best possible experience at a match in 2025!

The open house is 2/8 from 11-1, and the link to RSVP is here: D.C. United Select-A-Seat

Student Nights at the Yard are back! Students in high school, college, and graduate school can purchase tickets at the Orioles Box Office for $12 to any Friday night home game. Take a study break and join us at The Yard!*

*Subject to Availability. Offer is available only at the Orioles Box Office. Offer is not available online. Click here for Box Office hours. https://www.mlb.com/orioles/tickets/students

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Email: rebecca.turner@pgcps.org
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