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Kuna Middle School
Kavemen Khronicles
January 17, 2025
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From the Principal: The Power of Connection
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Dear Kuna Middle School Families,
This week, I want to highlight the amazing connections happening at our school. Our teachers work hard to make learning effective and engaging. They understand that when students feel comfortable and supported, they learn better. Often, we see them finding creative ways to explain challenging concepts and even just simply taking the time to listen to a student's concerns, our teachers consistently go the extra mile. Also, beyond the classroom, our support staff also plays a vital role in creating a positive and welcoming environment for all students. From the friendly faces in the office to the dedicated individuals who ensure our school runs smoothly, they all contribute to the strong sense of community that we cherish here in our school. These positive relationships build trust and mutual respect, which are essential for student success.
I’d love to hear your stories of how a teacher or staff member has made a positive impact on your student. Your feedback is invaluable as it helps us recognize and celebrate the outstanding work of our dedicated educators. Please share your stories by emailing me at mlmanuel@kunaschools.org. Together, let's continue to nurture these vital connections and create an even brighter future for all our students.
Partners in Learning,
Shelly Manuel
Principal
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We are excited to invite you to our upcoming PTO meeting! This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow parents, share ideas, and discuss important topics related to our school community. |
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January 20: No School - Martin Luther King
Day
January 21: PTO & Parent Advisory Committee Meeting
January 24: Grades will be Emailed
February 26: College & Career Fair
May 17 - 21: Spring Break
May 13: KMS Band Concert
May 20: KMS Choir Concert
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Mark your calendars for February 26, 2025! This exciting event is designed for 5th-12th grade students and their parents to explore over 100 opportunities, including colleges, universities, trade schools, armed forces, local employers, and businesses.
Schedule:
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5:00–6:30 PM: 5th–8th grade students and parents
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6:30–8:00 PM: 9th–12th grade students and parents
- (Feel free to attend anytime; sessions are divided to help with crowd control.)
T Raffle Prizes: Participate for a chance to win fantastic prizes!
h Food Trucks: Enjoy Off the Grid Pizza and Rusty Dog Corn Dogs to fuel your evening.
Don’t miss this opportunity to plan for your future while having fun!
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A GREAT OPPORTUNITY! Parents and Grandparents, sign up here to help today! Also make sure that you have completed an adult background check here: Thank you :) |
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Online store now open for yearbook purchases
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KMS Yearbooks!
Online store now open
$30 Each
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Boys Basketball Week 1 Kickoff!
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🏀 Tip-off Time! 🏀
It's ALMOST game time, KMS! The first week of our boys basketball season is here, and we're ready to bring the heat!
Here's the schedule:
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Wednesday, 1/22: KMS vs. Emmett
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Thursday, 1/23: KMS vs. Middleton
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Friday, 1/24: KMS C vs. KMS B
We're inviting all students, parents, grandparents, and basketball enthusiasts to come out and cheer on our talented young athletes! Let's pack the stands and make some noise for Kuna Middle School!
Show your Kaveman Pride!🏀
#KMSBasketball #GoKavemen
Don't forget to invite your friends and family!
See you at the games!
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Students explored the exciting opportunities within the construction pathway at this month's "Facts & Snacks" event. Representatives from Hensel Phelps visited KMS to provide valuable insights into the construction field and highlight the diverse career paths available within their company. |
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Students explored the properties of matter by making their own slime in class! Through this hands-on experiment, they observed how substances change state, mix, and react, deepening their understanding of solids, liquids, and viscosity in a fun and engaging way. |
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The decision to cancel outdoor recess will be made 10 minutes before students are released based on the digital outdoor thermometers at each school.
- 22°F and above: students and recess monitors will go out.
- 18-22°F: Shortened recess and teachers may choose to keep students in but recess monitors will go out
- A room will be open for students who want to stay in with one recess monitor. Other students may go outside and will be supervised by the other monitor on duty.
- 18°F and below: No outdoor recess will be held as the temperature is too cold for safe outdoor activities.
- Before school starts students will be sent to the gyms. Recess monitors will supervise students until they are sent directly to class at 8:00 a.m. Monitors will help to direct students to their classrooms.
- Students and recess monitors will stay inside during recess. Movies will be shown during lunch with monitors in the movie rooms.
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Access Tutor.com through Clever using your student Gmail account. Get help from a trained tutor, 24 hours a day 7 days a week! |
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Food Insecurity is on the rise at Kuna Middle School
Feed it Forward is a program hosted by KMS PTO for KMS students.
It allows anyone to donate in order to cover needed school lunch funds.
Students are not allowed to charge meals.
Insufficient funds= no lunch
Short $.50 =no lunch
But, Feed it Forward can cover a student that day, so they can have a
hot lunch.
KMS PTO donated $500 in March to the program, that money was well spent covering student lunches.
They have donated another $500, but it will likely be gone in six weeks or less.
Please consider donating.
How to donate:
Scan the QR code, Specify Feed it Forward on your donation
If you would like a receipt, please reach out to the KMS PTO and they will provide one.
KMS PTO is a 501 (c) (3) tax exempt organization
Thank you for supporting KMS and it's students
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Contact the Principal, Mrs. Manuel
Contact the Vice Principal, Mr. Noteboom
Contact the Vice Principal, Mr. McKee
Kuna Middle School
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