Kalkaska Middle School

PPARENT

Students Today Leaders Tomorrow

JANUARY, 2010

IN THIS ISSUE

Important Dates 2

Christmas Concert 2

Spelling Bee 2

KHS/KMS Chess Club 2 2

Read 180 3

BIC/Building Improvement 3

Boys Basketball 3

Due to parent concern, we want to

Remind you that we do not have super-

Vision for our students at 7 o’clock in the

morning. Students should arrive at 7:45a.m.

If a student needs to be dropped off

earlier, you must drop them off in the

circle drive and students should go directly

into the cafeteria where there is supervision

starting at 7:30 a.m. Please be aware that

busses drop off students in the circle

drive. There is no supervision by the

gym lobby in the mornings until

7:45 a.m.

THANK YOU!!!

Paul Hill for plowing our drive

during the big snow storm.

Silent Auction is January 8. The KMS parent group, which meets

monthly, is planning to hold their

annual silent auction and bake sale

January 8, 2010. If you would like to

donate an item for the auction or baked

goods, please call Vicki Krol at 258-4040.

All parents are welcome to attend our

parent group meetings. You can contact

the school to find out when the next

meeting will be held.

KMS MISSION STATEMENT

The staff of Kalkaska Middle School, in partnership with students, parents

and community will create a supportive and caring environment where every

student can achieve his or her learning potential and contribute responsibly

in a changing world.

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WELCOME BACK!!

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BOND PROPOSAL FEBRUARY 23 Be sure to register by January 25

The voters of the Kalkaska Public School District will be asked to approve a

bond proposal for improvements to our school facilities.

This proposal would include:

Enclosing classrooms at Birch Street Elementary School, where there is now

the “open classroom” concept. This increases security in the classrooms

and provides a much more effective learning environment.

Provide an enlarged library at the middle school to allow additional space

for computer equipment and upgraded technology. The new lobby by the

gym would provide better accommodations for students, parents, and

community members attending school events. New lobby rest rooms will be

included. OLD boilers need replacement.

The existing gym at the high school will be remodeled into a new, 500-seat

auditorium, with an attached, renovated band room. The proposal will

provide a new gymnasium. The existing one is not large enough to hold

many high school athletic events. The existing library will be converted to a

new cafeteria-kitchen. The existing auditorium will be renovated into a new

library. The heating system (in the 1959 section of the high school-50 years

old) will be upgraded.

The above list contains the major items in the proposal-other areas are to be addressed.

The bond money cannot be used for anything other than what is on the bond proposal, and

this money is kept separately in school budgets under the category of “debt levy.” Even with

the approval of a bond, our debt levy will be lower than several other neighboring districts.

YOUR SUPPORT FOR OUR DISTRICT’S CHILDREN IS APPRECIATED!

Diane Swoverland, Principal 1700 W. Kalkaska Rd, Kalkaska, MI 49646 Ph: 231-258-4040 Fax: 231-258-3576 W: kpschools.com

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CONSTITUTION DAY

KPS Schools

IMPORTANT DATES

January 4

School resumes

January 8

Silent Auction MS gym lobby

January 12

Spelling Bee HS auditorium at 6:30 p.m.

January 21

Half Day of School (for students,

full day for staff)

Dismissal at 11:40 a.m.

January 22

Half Day of School (for students,

full day for staff)

Dismissal at 11:40 a.m.

January 29

Report cards home with students

All student’s will be testing on

Aimsweb the second week of January in reading and math.

“A child is a person who is going

to carry on what you have

started.”

Abraham Lincoln

CHRISTMAS CONCERT 2009

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KMS SPELLING BEE

The Kalkaska School Spelling Bee will be held Tuesday, January 12, 2010 in

the high school auditorium at 6:30 p.m. Contestants should arrive by 6:15 p.m.

Each grade, 5th

– 8th

will have ten finalists and two alternates.

The Kalkaska County Spelling Bee is scheduled for Tuesday, February 9, 2010,

in the high school auditorium at 6:30 p.m. Contestants should arrive by 6:15

p.m.

The Regional Bee will be held in the City Opera House in Traverse City on

Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. Again, contestants should arrive early.

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KHS/KMS CHESS CLUB

This will be the first season for this Chess Club. It will begin January 14, 2010

at 3:00 p.m. in Mr. Ostranders’s classroom, room 3, at the high school. Middle

school students will walk to the high school right after our dismissal at 3:10

p.m.

Join the fun………………check us out!!

Learn to play….Free classes No cost to join

Play for fun Play competitively

Possible tournament entry Club championships

DECEMBER

MUSICIANS OF THE

MONTH

8th

grade Leanne Kneer

Clarinet

7th

grade Chris McCauley

Baritone

6th

grade Paige Clyburn

Percussion

DECEMBER

STUDENTS OF THE

MONTH

8th

grade Taylor Birgy

Desitee Cherette

Dylan Keith

Sam Prough

7th

grade Jaycee Helsel

Nick Mitchell

Sarah Rohde

James Stosio

6th

grade Katelyn Crow

William Rohde

Alan Turnage

Brianna Washburn

Reminder to Parents and

Students!

If your jeans have holes in

them, the holes must be below

your fingertips. The same rule

applies to jeans that apply to

short-shorts and skirts.

6TH

GRADE READ 180 PRESENTS A SKIT TO THEIR CLASS

BIC/BUILDING IMPROVEMENT

The KMS Building Improvement Committee meets every second Monday of the

month, after school at 3:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. We are looking

for a parent representative. If you are interested please call the school at 258-

4040.

BLAZER BOYS BASKETBALL

Non-profit organization

U.S. Postage PAID

Permit # 3

Kalkaska, Michigan

Now accepting applications for the Miss Kalkaska Pageant.

Pageant date will be March 20, 2010. Applications can be picked

up at the middle school office, Fitch’s School of Dance or

Dunn’s Construction.

Kalkaska Middle School 1700 W. Kalkaska

Kalkaska, MI 49646