Happy Monday Afternoon, Hornet Families!

I wasn't planning on sending a newsletter until next Sunday but there are a few things I felt necessary to send out and not wait until Sunday.

We had a great first full week at KMS. While there were some expected hiccups with the new schedule and the two block days, both students and teachers adapted quickly, and by the end of the week, everything was running smoothly. A couple of reminders for everyone: 1. Students who pack their lunch should bring their own reusable or disposable forks and spoons. If they forget, they can always see me. 2. Students should arrive at school by 7:25 to ensure they make it to their classroom in time for the 7:30 tardy bell. Students who accumulate three tardies will need to serve an after-school detention. In addition, I want to remind parents and students that if you see something concerning, please say something. Your awareness and communication help keep our school community safe. Picture Day is coming up on Wednesday, August 28. Order forms have been sent home, or you can use the attached link in the newsletter to order online. Lastly, we kicked off Safety Week with a fire drill, and it will continue through the end of this week.

Sincerely,

Mr. Race

[email protected]

This week we participated in our all school SAFETY WEEK. We spent a little time each day to go through various safety drills and procedures with the students.

Monday 8/26 - Fire Drill

Tuesday 8/27 - Lockdown/Barricade

Wednesday 8/28- Mass Evacuate to safety location

Thursday 8/29 - Situational Drill w/Information shared over the PA

August 26 - August 29 - Safety Week

August 28 - KMS/KHS Picture Day

August 30 - No School - Teacher Work Day

September 2 - No School - Labor Day

September 4 - Labor Day - No School

Volleyball, Boys and Girls Soccer, and Football Schedule Link below....

DragonFly Athletic Schedules

The KMS gymnasium will be closed for at least 2, maybe 3 weeks for the floor to be repaired. Please check Dragon Fly for which gym location volleyball games will be held in.

• 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. Please use the following link to order your middle school photos online. http://pastorphoto.hhimagehost.com/KMSschoolpictures20242025
• The school code is KMS school code is 77654

Reminder to upload student immunization records into Final Forms or email a copy to marissa.formichelli@kirtlandschools.org as soon as possible. According to the Ohio Department of Health, all students are required to be up-to-date on their vaccination status by the 15th day of the school year (Sept. 6th, 2024) to avoid being excluded from school. 7th graders must be up-to-date on Tdap and Meningitis vaccines. If a student is exempt for medical or personal reasons, please upload or email immunization exemption form found on the school nurse webpage.

-Reminder to upload prescription and non-prescription medication consent forms to Final Forms or email a copy to marissa.formichelli@kirtlandschools.org . Written consent from a parent/guardian must be given in order to administer over-the-counter medications including Motrin, Tylenol and throat lozenges. Both forms can be found under the medications tab in Final Forms or on the school nurse webpage.

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

1. Please making sure that you are charging your Chromebooks every night at home

2. Make sure to keep your protective cover on it at all times

3. If you are late to school please check in at the office to get a pass to class

4. If you don't feel well please make sure you see the nurse and she will call home / don't just text home

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