KMS Parents and Students,

Good afternoon! It's hard to believe that in just a little over one week the hallways will once again be filled with the energy of 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. Below you will find a couple of reminders for the end of this week and next. Have a wonderful rest of your day!

Also, for all 6th grade students and parents. I just sent out a separate email about 6th grade orientation. It has been rescheduled for Monday, August 12 from 5:30 to 7:00pm at the KMS gym. I hope that every is safe and your power is restored soon.

Sincerely,

Mr. Race

• August 12, 2024 5:30 - 7:00 pm - 6th grade orientation at KMS Gym

• August 14, 2024 5:00-7:00pm - Open House and PTA Ice Cream Social (@ KES)

  • Ice cream for our students will be generously donated by The Kirtland Creamery! All other family members can purchase ice cream for $1.00/serving (please bring cash).

  • We will have lots of other community representation!

  • Kirtland Police Department and Kirtland Fire Department

  • Kirtland Academic Boosters

  • Kirtland Football Moms

  • Kirtland High School Marching Band

  • Kirtland Public Library

  • Students (grades 6-8) can bring their supplies in and setup their lockers

  
  

  August 15, 2024 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

  • Regular 7 period days this week (delayed starts next week)

August 12 - 6th Grade Orientation 5:30 - 7:00 pm

August 14 - Ice Cream Social 5:00-7:00

August 15 - First day of school

August 22 - First delayed start

August 28 - KMS/KHS Picture Day

August 30 - No School - Teacher Work Day

September 1 - No School - Labor Day

September 4 - Labor Day - No School

• Picture Day is Wednesday 8/28. Pastor Photography will be here again this year to photograph our students. Paper order forms will be sent home. The information needed to order KMS school pictures online will be posted as soon as I have the link from Pastor's Photography.

Reminder for 6th graders. The immunization requirements for entering grade 7 are a dose of Tdap and a dose of meningitis

* Per the 2024 Ohio Department of Health, Immunization Summary for School Attendance:

Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) Grades 7-12

One dose of Tdap vaccine must be administered on or after the tenth birthday.

Meningococcal (ACWY) Grades 7-11

One dose of meningococcal (serogroup A, C, W, and Y) vaccine must be administered on or after the 10th birthday.

Immunization Requirements

The idea for KAA came out of a series of discussions the Building Leadership Team had regarding our desire to help students who need a little assistance every so often, while also trying to hold students with high amounts of missing work accountable. Missing work can have such a profoundly negative impact on student learning and success within the classroom and we want to provide something that can help. We believe that this program is a tremendous opportunity for kids who need help getting back on track, while also supporting students that just need a bit of assistance every now and again.

All KMS students are welcome at KAA. The academic team - including teachers, parents, and administrators - has the discretion to make this program mandatory for students with excessive missing work which negatively impacts student learning and success within the classroom.

In many ways, KAA is homework help, tutoring, and general academic assistance for any KMS student in attendance. KMS students do not need to sign up for KAA. They simply need to show up with things they want to work on, sign in, and get the help they need. We are confident that this process will help these students find great success.

Location: KMS Library

Time: 7:30 - 8:30am

Day: Thursday during Delayed Start

Staff Facilitator: Mrs. Saluan

Thank you Nicole Hollopeter for putting this together.

The link provided will take you the Kirtland Middle School - Important Dates for the 23-24 school year. There are still a few things that need to be added at the end of the school year, but they will be updated in the next couple of days. My goal for the year is to be as transparent as possible to major events taking place down the road at the school. I will continue to add to the important date section of the newsletter for upcoming events, but if you are wanting to plan for things, please refer to this document.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1TCl8Xmv-gALMgSvn69gqfFa83acvNE9EsObDigWkskg/edit?usp=sharing