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April 27th 6:30pm-8pm at KPAC. Everything a parent should know today featuring Officer Gomez-digital safety, Monte Stiles-drug prevention and positive choice, and a Teen advisory panel.

If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline is here. This is a parent and student resource for suicide prevention and crisis situations.

At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.

Over the past few weeks, our Advisory sessions have transitioned from practical organizational habits into a deep exploration of mental well-being and the digital landscape. We began by equipping students with tangible "brain buffers" through such as drawing, where we shifted the focus from artistic perfection to the physiological benefits of flow states and stress reduction. This served as a vital foundation for our broader discussion on The World’s Happiest Country, which challenged students to look beyond the "happiness race" of grades and social status to find the balance and safety found in cultures like Finland’s.

Central to these lessons was a candid look at how modern technology acts as a "joy thief" via social media and AI-driven algorithms. By examining the "Digital Detox" concept, students explored how apps are designed to keep them in a state of high alert rather than contentment, often leading to a cycle of comparison and FOMO. Bringing these topics together is essential because it empowers our students to recognize that happiness is not a competitive sport but a byproduct of being present. By teaching them to put down the phone and pick up a creative hobby, we are helping them retrain their brains to value real-world connection over digital validation, ensuring they have the mental tools to navigate an increasingly loud and distracting world.

Get ready to roar, Kavemen! It’s a huge week for our Spring sports teams, and we need your energy in the stands. Whether it’s our Tennis teams competing on the courts or our Track stars sprinting at Kuna High, the action starts every day at 4:15 pm. Grab your gear, bring your friends, and let's show everyone what it looks like to be a Kaveman. See you there!

As you know, Kuna Middle School has had students either bringing items to school that are distracting or using items inappropriately to purposefully distract from learning. We do not allow students to carry toys with them. This includes stuffed animals, large fidgets, squishy fidgets, etc. We also do not allow students to wear costumes to school including wearing "tails". These are sometimes fashion items however they are distracting to the learning environment and not appropriate for school.

Thanks for your support with helping to keep a positive learning environment for all students.

If you need help determining an appropriate item that your child can use for support, please contact your child's counselor.

Mekenzee Weaver-all grades with last names that start with A-L. mlweaver@kschools.org

Buster Pettit-all grades with last names that start with M-Z. mhpettit@kunaschools.org

Dear Students, Families, and Staff,

We have important dates coming up. Here is what we are looking forward to:

April 13 & 14 - 8th Grade Science ISAT

April 17th-No School

April 21st & April 23rd-ELA ISAT

April 27th Connecting Together: Keeping Kids Safe. 6:30-8pm KPAC

April 28th & April 30th-Math ISAT

May 6th-ELA iReady Diagnostic

May 8th No School

May 13th-Math iReady Diagnostic

May 20th-KMS 6th Grade Open House.

May 21st-KHS Graduation. Early Release Day.

May 28th-8th Grade Getaway/Field Day

May 29th-Talent Show

May 29th-Last day of school. Early Release. Grade Level Awards Assemblies.

Anita Wilson, Principal

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