April/May 2017

Dear Parents/Guardians

Preparations are already being made for next school year. KMS will meet possible incoming 6th graders from the neighboring

Elementary schools later this month. Plans are in the works to have this class of students visit our school during class time and

possibly experience lunch at our school. If you know a prospective 6th, 7th, or 8th grader that would like more information about

our school, encourage them to call and we can include them in these visitations. There will also be an Open House and BBQ for

all new to KMS students and their parents on May 4th. As a cooperative effort, the student orientation process has been a

positive and informative experience for all involved. KMS students will be able to pick up their fall class schedules during

registration on August 18th from 12-3 p.m.

To each and every one of you who have supported our school and our dedicated staff, I'd like to take this opportunity to thank

you and salute you for your efforts. It takes time to support your student and his/her school and many of you have taken the

time and it is appreciated.

To all of you - too many to list separately who have;

* complimented our secretarial staff for their caring attitude and hard work - Thank You

*contacted a teacher and told them what a great job they are doing - Thank You

*complimented your child on being a great kid and doing a good job with his/her work - Thank You

*complimented a teacher aide, librarian, volunteer, custodian or bus driver that they help make KMS a great place for students

- Thank You

*complimented our site council members for their dedicated service and leadership – Thank You

We appreciate your continued support and input in making KMS a better place for students and staff. As we plan for next

school year, we would like to invite you to volunteer in any capacity at KMS. KMS is a great place to learn and prepare our

students for the future. We are looking forward to working with each one of you next school year.

Also, it’s important to recognize and thank every student who attended KMS. I enjoy watching you grow into responsible young

adults. I thoroughly enjoy your art, choir/band concerts, drama productions, looking at your class projects and watching you in

action in the classroom and on the playing fields. Your abundant energy and excitement for life is exciting to see. On behalf of

the staff, I would like to wish the Class of 2017 the best of luck in the future.

Lastly, I would thank the students, staff and parents for allowing me to be part of their journey the last eleven years. It has

been a pleasure to serve and to be part of this outstanding community. This is truly a great place to raise kids!! Thanks for

another great year and have a restful and enjoyable summer.

As this year draws to a close we are planning our annual mini-course program and award day activities. Our annual eighth grade

farewell will be held Friday, May 19th at 8:00 a.m. in the gym. Parents and community members are encouraged to attend the

Farewell Ceremony. The school-wide barbecue and awards assembly will also be held on Wednesday, May 24th. Mini courses will

be held on Monday, May 22nd, and Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017. I look forward to seeing you soon.

Vaughn Dosko – Kenai Middle School Principal

Congratulations to the following students for being on the 3rd quarter 2017 honor roll at KMS.

4.0

8th Grade

Blum, Erin; Calvert, Nia; Carver, Taylor; Cox, Kaya; Dunham, Maison; Ellis, Courtney; Girves, Aubrey; Grzybowski, Matthew;

Hamar, Arielle; Hansen, Gabrielle; Koppes, Connor; Lauritsen, Kaylee; Moffett, Abigail; Morrow, Grace; Pierce, Taylor; Pitsch,

Rachael; Rolph, Owen; Tunseth, Lucas; Vann, Tucker; Wolverton, Megan

7th Grade

Ashley, Brooke; Atchley, Ellen; Baisden, Samuel; Bernard, Denali; Crabb, Caitlin; Doyle, Milena; Duck, Delaney; Duniphin,

Daemon; Easley, Olivia; Easling, Kaleb; Fallon, Leah; Foster, Summer; Galloway, Amanda; Grzybowski, Elizabeth; Hanson, Hayden;

Hippchen, Tyler; Huett, Taylor; Johnson, Sydney; Kinzel, Christian; Koppes, Carson; Larson, Audrey; Moffett, Elizabeth; Nash,

Amber; Olsen, Landon; Olson, Nevaeh; Poulin, Koda; Satathite, Logan; Thomas, Phoebe; Tureman, Jenna

6th Grade

Baughn, Ashlynne; Beck, Bridger; Boersma, Benjamin; Boonstra, Jayna; Cooper, Nekoda; Dahlman, Ashley; Followell, Hailey;

Gaethle, Andrew; Goldsby, Chloe; Grieme, Malena; Holmes, Cali; Joseph, Esther; Kisena, Aicha; Langham, Gavin; Reed, Brooklyn;

Shelden, Daniel; Tennison, Carter; Von Haden, Mattie

3.5

8th Grade

Aaronson, Jan; Baisden, James; Beck, Vanessa; Breff, Shae; Coon, Lily; Cotler, Seth; Diorec, KuKoa; Edwards-Dean, Emmarie;

Evarts, Leroy; Every, Abigail; Fields, Caden; Freeman, Joseph; Graves, Riley; Grieme, Marek; Hanson, Cody; Harden, Karley;

Harris, Isabelle; Juliussen, Cheyenne; Katzenberger, Joshua; Koppes, Rachel; Morrow, Hanna; Shaginoff, Maria; Sorensen, Sorin;

Tomrdle, River; Tree, Joshua; Walluk, Haven; Wilshusen, Zahara

7th Grade

Amend, Xander; Andrew, Taylor; Bowers, Brandiee; Crapps, Ryan; Duniphin, Dylan; Ellis, Hannah; Haga, Nathan; Herrmann,

Kaitlyn; Koziczkowski, Erin; Lanfear, Hermoine; Lawrence, Ambrosia; Mueller, Amelia; Munk, Isaiah; Murphy, Shannon; Parkki,

Hadessah; Roberts, Samuel; Sparks, James; Stockton, Catherine; Streiff, Jenna; Tews, Gabriella; Ticknor, Isaiah; Todd, Layne;

Villegas, Valerie; Whitney, Liam

6th Grade

Bernard, Cooper; Broussard, Hope; Case, Gwendolyn; Chanley, Kimberly; Clark, Brayden; Clark, Kai; Crabb, Marina; Gerow, Ethan;

Graves, Reagan; Hurst, Maryna; Katzenberger, Isabella; Morris, Eli; Payne, Pearl; Pierce, Ryan; Raften, Sean; Sorensen, Eva; Sparks,

Rylie; Tallent, Ayla; Thibodeau, Silas; VanRaden, Jesse; Whicker, Owen; Witt, Jaylynn; Witt, Jorie; Yragui, Ella

3.0

8th Grade

Anderson, Khloe; Arness, Aidan; Baker, Sammy; Becker, Fiona; Beile, Andrea; Biamonte, Kalei; Boze, Tuf; Chapman, Sierra;

Hanson, Brayden, Hanson, Julia; Ochea, Herald; Plagge, Cameron; Pratt, Kara; Roumell, Kaitlin; Santana, Dulce; Stelly, Mia;

Tiepelman-Sours, Cassius; Updike, Riley; Walsh, Kaitlyn; Wisnewski, Jacob

7th Grade

Avery, Lauryn; Begich, Jacob; Bookey, Corvin; Bush, Chevylee; Denison, Joseph; Dilucchio, Alisabeth; Dirks, Gavin; Dunham,

Marcus; Erwin, Isaac; Grimm, Cooper; Hamilton, Joseph; Martin, David; Miller, Kaylee; Parazoo, Matthew; Passe, Josylynn; Pierren,

Alexis; Shears, Katie; Trenton, Joyce; Trenton, Rachel; Uta, Melatina; Whicker, Talon; Wilson, Savanna

6th Grade

Anderson, Alexander; Anderson, Thomas; Anderson, Tre’len; Calvert, Ky; Castrellon, Benjamin; Chaffee, Kevin; Coghill, Kenneth;

Coray, McKenzie; Dominic, Michael; Easling, Shelby; Evarts, Myles; Good, Cody; Hopkins,Melanie; Kramer, Patrick; Larsen, Silas;

Lockwood, Dawson; Marsden-Dundas, Jenessa; Martin, Maxwell; McDonald, Avry; Miller, Lillian; Nash, Mary; Noriega, Kimberly;

Perez, Reymond; Phillips, Jorgi; Robinson, Dakari; Rogers, Nolan; Tepp, Talia; Wolfe, Fiona

On May 22nd and 23rd, Kenai Middle School will offer one and two

day activities called Mini-Courses. A detailed list is provided below.

The tradition of mini-courses is unique to KMS. Students and staff

always look forward to ending the school year with mini-courses. It

is the expectation of our Administrators that every child sign-up

for a mini-course. There are always free or economical options to

accommodate every student. Please speak with your child about

which mini-course would be best for them. Sign-ups will be held on Friday, April 21st. Students

who donated cans will choose first and then by grade level. If your student doesn’t plan to

attend mini-courses, the office will need an excused absence from a parent or legal guardian

prior to these dates.

One Day Mini-Course Offerings:

* Swimming: Bird -$5

* Golf: Verkuilen - $5

* H2Oasis: Fischer - $25

* Horseback Riding (Mon.) : Zorbas/ Neill - $55

* Horseback Riding (Tues.): Stotz/Hulien - $55

*Hiking Russian River: Bressler/McCown - $10

* Disc Golf: Mrs. Newton- Free

*Biking the Kenai/Soldotna Loop –Zorbas – Free

*Caring Community (Mon.): Miranda/Stotz - Free

*Sand, Sun, History & Fun: Miranda - $6

*Spa Day (Tues.): Stotz/ Vann – $10

*Games, Gaming, Coding, Etc.: Gann/ Brown- Free

*Wooden Sign Design (Mon.): Johnson- $25

*Paint-Along (Tues.): Johnson- $25

*Haiku-Sushi-Origami: Nabholz- $5

*Get Air- Beck/Vann: $30

*Skating & Bumper Cars (Mon): Tews-$22

Two Day Mini-Course Offerings * Rock Climbing: Mr. Summer - $35

* Douglas Lake Camp (Girls): Rininger/True - $25

* Fuller Lake Climb: Felchle/ Schlung - $10

* Kenai Lake Canoe and Camping: Mr. Roser - $15

*Explore Seward Side Kenai: Gustkey-$25

*Wildlife Refuge Camping: Adair/Navarre- $15

CAN COLLECTION:

It’s time for our annual aluminum can drive! Students that bring in 10lbs of crushed

aluminum cans on April 18th, 19th, or 20th get to choose their end-of-the-year mini-course

activities first. Please have your student bring in their bags of cans to the back of the

school and drop them off at the loading dock where staff will be collecting and recording

the student’s names. Make sure your student’s name is recorded on the list. If you don’t

have a student at KMS, and would like to donate cans, we would welcome any donations!

Thanks again!

Our annual Coffee & Donut Drive-Thru will be April 27th beginning at

7:15 AM to honor our KMS Volunteers. Please stop by and grab a donut

and coffee and know how much we appreciate all you do for KMS. The

KMS staff welcomes this opportunity to show our appreciation to all of

the special people who helped in so many ways during the year. Please

plan to attend! No need to RSVP, just show up and enjoy!

Class of 2021

Freshman Parent Orientation Night

Kenai Central High School is looking forward to your child coming to Kenai Central High School next year and wants to include you in the transition process from 8th grade to high school. They would like to remind you of the KCHS Freshman Parent Orientation Night at the Kenai Central High School Little Theater, Monday, April 17, 2017 at 6pm.

The parent orientation will last about an hour. They will discuss the course scheduling process, information about activities, sports, and school procedures. Questions and concerns about the school and its programs will also be a part of the agenda.

Kenai apparel (sweatshirts, t-shirts, hats) will be for sale during the orientation so you can get a head start on being ready to show your Kardinal pride!

Kenai Central High School is excited about the Class of 2021 and they look forward to meeting you all on Monday.

Go Kards!

6th

Grade Camp

The end of the school year is quickly approaching and that

means it’s almost time for 6th Grade Camp. Fees are due

by May 3rd unless arrangements are made directly with a

6th Grade teacher. Students can still sell Arby’s coupons to help fundraise for

those fees, so get busy! It will be great fun for all!

6TH

GRADE VISITATION

KMS will host a visitation for 5th and 6th graders from area elementary schools the last week of April. K-beach students will visit on April 27th from 8:50- 11:20, Kaleidoscope students will also visit on the 27th from 11:20- 1:50. Mountain View students will attend on the 28th from 8:50 – 11:00. An Open House Orientation and BBQ for all NEW to KMS students and their families will

be held on Thursday, May 4th @ 5:30PM. Spread the word to friends and relatives with middle school age students about our visitation days and orientation.

CONGRATULATIONS to our March Students of the Month. Cooper Bernard, Isabelle Harris, Kaitlyn Herrmann, Melanie Hopkins, Audrey Larson, Eli Morris, Carter Tennison, River Tomrdle, and Megan Wolverton. KMS is honored to have such committed and dedicated students and we thank you for your continued efforts to be outstanding! These students received a pizza for lunch to honor their efforts.

Join us for the annual SPRING POP CONCERT, which is always a delightful showcase of our middle schooler’s

abilities. Mrs. Bird does an excellent job of bringing forth the bottled potential of each youth. We invite everyone

to attend and help us bid adieu to Mrs. Bird as she directs the final concert of a long and fruitful career. She is a

treasure at Kenai Middle and we wish her well. The concert will be held at the KCHS Auditorium on April 27th

at 7PM.

The last Band Concert of the school year will be held at the KCHS Auditorium on April 25th at 7 PM. The concert will include performances by the KMS

Beginning Band, Intermediate Band, and Concert Band as well as the KCHS Jazz Band. You won’t want to miss this spectacular performance.

Take advantage of summer to connect with your child

Summertime is wonderful family time. You may see your child more during the day. But even if you don’t, you can take

advantage of the more relaxed evenings that make this an ideal season for spending more time with your child.

Experts agree that children who spend quality time with their parents tend to perform better academically. To make the

most of your extra time together this summer:

Set aside at least one evening each week as Family Night. Cook a meal together, talk, play board games. Avoid

watching television.

Get your child’s opinion. Many middle schoolers enjoy current events. Because kids this age tend to be idealistic

and would like to “save the world,” they often have strong opinions. Take time to hear your child’s thoughts and

ideas.

Hold regular family meetings to solve problems and discuss plans. Brainstorm ideas about fun ways you can

spend time together.

Take your child along on errands and visits to friends and relatives. Your child may not always want to go and

that’s OK. But compromise on a schedule that includes her some of the time.

Participate in family traditions. Traditions bond children to their families. If you always go to the same park to

watch fireworks or attend summer sports events in your town, keep doing it. No traditions? Create some together.

KMS students will be participating in two upcoming math competitions during May.

Teams of 6th graders will compete in the Elementary Trimathlon held at Mt. View

Elementary on May 4th. Events will include chess, prime factors, word problems, and a

team lightning round. Students in grades 6, 7, and 8 will travel to Homer on May 11th for

the Middle School Math Meet, with questions tied to MathCounts curriculum in

individual, mixed-school teams, and lightning rounds. Good luck with your competitions,

mathletes.

APRIL 2017

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Track

Begins

Early Release

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8th Grade

Science

Assessment

6th Grade

Volleyball

ends

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HAPPY

EASTER

Freshman Parent

Orientation @ KCHS

6PM

Aluminum

Can

Collection

Mass Choir

@ SMS

6PM

Aluminum

Can

Collection

Last Day

Can

Collection

KMS KMS Track

Meet 3PM

Mini

Course

Sign-Ups KMS

Film Fest in Library 5PM

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KMS FPS

Students

leave for

Cordova

Mini Course

Fee Collection

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Spring Band

Concert @

KCHS 7PM

Mini Course

Fee

Collection

Day

Skyview

Track

Invitational

@ SOHI 3PM

Secretary

Day

Mini Course Fee

Collection Day

Mrs. Bird’s

Grand Finale

POP

Choir Concert

7PM

Volunteer

Appreciation

Coffee & Donuts

Masonic Awards

@ KCHS 6:30

FACIAL HAIR

SPIRIT DAY

May 2017

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National

Principal

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STAFF

APPRECAITION

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MASS BAND

@ HOMER

Early

Release

SPRING OPEN

HOUSE 5:30

Mini Course

Meetings

KMS DANCE

6-8 PM

Nikiski

Track

Invitational

3PM

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BOROUGH

PRE-LIM @

KMS

Site Council

Meeting

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BOROUGH

FINALS @

SOLDOTNA

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Happy

Mother’s

Day!

6th

GRADE

CAMP

6TH

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CAMP

6TH

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CAMP

8th Grade

Farewell

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MINI

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MINI

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Last day

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school!!

BBQ &

AWARDS

Ceremony

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Memorial

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SCHOOL

WILL

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August 22rd