Safety and security are of the utmost importance at Kuna Middle School. You may have noticed several security measures in place at our school. Parents have to "buzz-in" at the front door of the school to enter, all perimeter doors of the school are locked at all times, staff are on duty inside and outside throughout the day, we have an SRO, and dedicated security personnel. We also practice safety drills often.

Kuna School District follows the Idaho Standard Command Responses for Schools (ISCRS) for emergency procedures. This is standard responses for:

Hall Check: classroom & office doors are locked, teachers continue teaching, students are not allowed in the halls.

Lock Down: classroom & office doors are locked, teachers and students shelter silently out of sight in the classroom with lights off.

Evacuation: also known as a fire drill.

Reverse Evacuation: during recess or before school, student re-enter the building to a specific class.

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. 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. Students must have their own ride home.

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.

Student attendance is important for success in school. 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.

Families can pay for meals in the following ways:

> Online Payment System (LINQ Connect) and

> 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.

With the LINQ Connect 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.

🍎 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,

When students are involved in activities at school they are more likely to be academically successful and develop age appropriate social skills. Kuna Middle School offers many opportunities for sports, extra curricular activities and clubs. We encourage your child to get involved!

Girls Basketball Tryouts start on October 6th and Wrestling Tryouts start on October 9th.

Currently our clubs include Pokémon, Dungeons & Dragons, Art, Beyblades, and Chess. Listen to the announcements or look for fliers around school about when clubs meet.

Have a great weekend! Go Kavemen!

Anita Wilson, Principal