Tutor.com is an online service that connects students with live tutors to help them with schoolwork. Think of it like a library study room, but it's on the internet and you can get help any time of the day or night. It's designed to give students one-on-one help to understand tough subjects and finish their homework.

WIN Time stands for "What I Need." It's a special time built into the school day to provide every student with personalized support. It allows teachers to give extra help to students who are struggling, and offer challenging and interesting activities to those who are on track. We started our WIN Time this week. WIN is attached to student's 3rd period class and students move to the appropriate class based on academic data.

Teacher office hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:30-3:15pm. Students can get extra help from their teachers outside of class time. These sessions allow students to work with their teacher one-on-one or in a small group. Students can ask specific questions about homework or tests, and teachers can explain things in new ways.

Student attendance is important for success in school. Students should be present as much as they can. If your child needs to miss school because they are sick or due to a family issue, please let the school know as soon as you can. You can excuse your child in these ways:

If you get a notification from Parent Square that your child is absent, you can reply to that message to excuse them.

If you are notified that your student is absent during the day, you can also message the teacher through ParentSquare with questions.

Kuna Middle School will check grades for all students every Friday during Advisory. Parents will receive an email with their child's grades every Friday evening. We encourage you to spend a few moments each weekend reviewing your child's academic progress with them.

Keeping an eye on your child's grades is an important way to stay updated on how they are doing and to find any areas where they may need extra help. By checking in weekly, you can help them stay on track to meet their learning goals.

If you have any questions or concerns about your child's grades, please reach out to their teachers. The best way to contact teachers is through ParentSquare direct message.

We are here to work together and provide the support your student needs to succeed.

To keep our students safe during busy pick-up and drop-off times, please follow these guidelines:

By following these safety rules, we can help keep our school community safe. Thank you for your cooperation in protecting our young Kavemen!

Beginning in 6th grade, students are not allowed to “charge” meals (eat now and pay later). Please ensure your child has funds available for school meals. Students without funds will not be provided a meal. 

Families can pay for meals in two ways:

💻 Online Payment System (LINQ Connect)

Families are encouraged to set up a free online account through LINQ Connect. With this system, you can:

Add money to your child(ren)’s accounts

Set up low-balance alerts

Monitor your child(ren)’s spending

View school menus

👉 More information on creating a LINQ Connect account is available on our website.

Need help? Please call our Child Nutrition Team at (208) 922-1101.

📝 Other Payment Options

If you prefer not to use the online system, you may:

Send a check (payable to Kuna School District CNP). Please include your child’s full name on the check.

Send cash in a sealed envelope with your child’s name on it.

⚠️ Please note: Schools cannot accept debit cards.

🍎 Free & Reduced-Price Meals

Families are encouraged to apply online for free or reduced-price meals.

See the link at the bottom of this newsletter for more information including lunch menus.

Dear Students, Families, and Staff,

I’ve been so impressed by the positive energy in our hallways and the way our students have embraced our core values of kindness, positive attitudes, values such as respect, hard work, perseverance, and excellence (KAVE). It’s clear that everyone is working hard to create a supportive learning environment, and that is a true testament to our community. We have shared expectations of our KAVE core values with students and how they can embody these values in our school.

Don't forget that on Friday you will receive an automated message with your child's grades . Additionally, if your child is struggling academically, you will receive an additional email written in collaboration between your child and his or her advisory teacher.

Thank you for your partnership with Kuna Middle School in your child's education.

Have a great weekend!

Anita Wilson, Principal