KMMS DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

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Most people know about Jackie Robinson, who became the first Black Major League Baseball player in 1947.  But do you know about Wat Misaka, the first non-white basketball player to play in the NBA (then known as the Basketball Association of America)?  Misaka, a Japanese-American who stood only 5’7”, won the NCAA men’s championship with the University of Utah in 1944, spent two years serving in the United States Army, and then was drafted by the New York Knicks in the 1947 NBA draft.  This was the same year that Jackie Robinson first played in the MLB!  Misaka only played in three NBA games, but he earned his place in history as the first non-white NBA player.

Student Senate is hosting the final blood drive of the year on May 28th. Sign up now as this had been rescheduled and we have many spots available. We need your support! https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=KMHS

Several students from Mrs. Gehrke's Literacy class are collecting donations to local nonprofits as part of their passion projects.  Please look in the front entry hallway to find boxes where you can drop off items for HAWS, the Hope Center, or a local women's shelter!  Items needed include hygienic items, water bottles, garbage bags, pet food, paper towels, and many more.  Check the boxes and posters in the front entryway for a full list!  Thank you for considering supporting these great causes.

Students - Whether you are walking home, getting picked up or riding your bike, ALWAYS cross at the marked crosswalk. This is where adults are stationed to help you cross Ottawa Ave safely.  Please remember to also use the sidewalk after you have crossed the street.

Drivers - Please be patient as we close out the school year and battle the congestion and increased traffic due to the Bridge work on Hwy 18.  We are all looking forward to this project being completed… hopefully before the end of the school year!

Please remind your student to use the crosswalk and sidewalks. Please be alert and watch for pedestrians and stop for people in crosswalks. Thanks for working together to make our community safer.

Students, Teachers... EVERYONE!!!!

ALL BOOKS are DUE back in the library THIS FRIDAY!!!   Really!  ALL books need to be returned.

BUT, so you know, students will be able to check out books the last week of school if they participate in our summer reading program with a permission slip signed by a parent/guardian and returned to the MS Library by June 3. Forms are in the library. 

Again, please do not forget - ALL BOOKS DUE THIS FRIDAY, MAY 24TH!

7th graders are invited to apply to be WEB leaders for next year’s WEB activities. We are looking for students who have a positive attitude about KMMS and enjoy building relationships and encouraging others. Applications are available from 7th grade teachers or in the office. WEB leaders must be available for training day, August 28th and WEB day, August 29th, 2024. Applications are due Thursday, May 30th. If you have questions about WEB, please contact Mrs. Olson or Mrs. Hoffman.

Learning lab is on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 2:45 - 4:00 in the library. All students not going to the Learning lab must have rides arriving prior to 3pm. Only those students may wait in the vestibule just inside the front doors. 

Time to celebrate the end of another successful school year! All KMMS families and current 5th Grade KM families are invited to the KMMS PTO second annual Summer Kick Off Bash where there will be concessions, kickball, yard games, a bounce house and a silent auction with music provided by DJ Otto. NEW THIS YEAR - Take a turn at dunking an 8th grader in our Dunk Tank!

In order to make this a successful community event, we need your help!  Please consider signing up for a volunteer slot (most are only 1/2 hour!) and then hang out at the Bash with your family and friends for the remainder of the event. Here is the link for the sign up genius.

8th graders who would like to take a turn in the Dunk Tank at the Summer Kick Off Bash, should have a parent/guardian email Mrs. Burzynskito sign up. Also Student Senators who are interested in serving at the Concession Stand should do the same.

The last Art Club meets May 28. ALL students are welcome. We meet right after school until 4pm in the Art room. No signup needed, just show up!

Join us Wednesday, May 29th for our student presentations of their capstone projects. Ask questions and help to prepare these young leaders and entrepreneurs for future success.

KM Global Inquiry Showcase
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm (Commons)

Senior Capstone Service Project Premiere    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm (Library)

There will be one workshop for boys and one workshop for girls ages 11-13. 

Registration is now open for the Fall 2024 Jr Lasers Dance Team.

Performances are Saturday mornings at local youth football games, with practices twice per week. There is an open gym for those who want to try Dance, on Monday, June 3 at KM Middle School from 6-8pm.  The season runs July-October.  Registration is online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/ 

All Registrations and detailed information can be found online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/ (Grade based on the 23-24 school year)

Any current 8th grader interested in playing at the high school in the fall can visit the KM Boys Volleyball website for more information. We have open gyms all summer. Tryouts begin August 19th.

It’s a great day… to be a LASER!

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