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