K = kindness
via Cali Cannon, 7th grade Publicity Manager
Huntington MS
#WeAre #InThisTogether #KelsoStrong
It's KELSO STRONG Virtual Community Spirit Week!! To kick it off, here's a throwback from January 2018. #WeAre #InThisTogether #KelsoStrong
In addition to managing remote learning for students, Carrolls staff have been working diligently to box up classroom & library items to clear the way for major modernization construction. Read more about these #HiddenHeroes: https://www.kelso.wednet.edu/o/ksd/page/carrolls-staff
Our bus drivers are among the many frontline heroes. As the pandemic hit, they completely sanitized all buses and have since worked to return personal items left behind to students. Read more at https://www.kelso.wednet.edu/o/ksd/page/transportation-team--2
Starting Monday, May 4, we're adding another meal distribution site.
65 Alpha Drive: 9:40 AM - 9:55 AM
Click here for a full list: https://www.kelso.wednet.edu/o/ksd/page/meals-covid
Hello fellow Cougars and friends,
We have some exciting news for you. We will be participating in the Kelso Strong Virtual Spirit Week! Please see the attached information to better understand the logistics of the event. We are KELSO STRONG!
https://drive.google.com/a/kelso.wednet.edu/file/d/1IOr5BPnVc1X3ovCE0qaybs1nt5JVx9qA/view?usp=sharing
WHEN CAN I GET MY CHILD’S BELONGINGS FROM SCHOOL? Click the link to find the pick up schedule and instructions for your school(s) https://www.kelso.wednet.edu/o/ksd/page/belonging-collection
Our nutrition services team went into action immediately after the school closure was announced. Since March 19th, this group of #FrontLineHeroes have prepared nearly 40,000 meals. Read more about them here:
https://www.kelso.wednet.edu/o/ksd/page/nutrition-services-team--2
Since the school closure, this team has continued their support & services to our families - all through virtual platforms, phone calls, & email. Read more about these #HiddenHeroes here:
https://www.kelso.wednet.edu/o/ksd/page/special-education-team--6
Superintendent Mary Beth Tack will be on-air at 4pm Thursday, April 23, on KLOG:
Hear from the education experts about what's going on in local education. Bill Marcum is joined by Mary Beth Tack, Dan Zorn and Chris Bailey in the latest KLOG special report.
https://www.klog.com/
Chromebook Swap
If your KSD Chromebook is not functioning properly, please bring the Chromebook and charger to KHS on Mondays and Thursdays between 10-12. You will be issued a new set for the duration of the distance learning school year.
Please email Tech support with any questions or concerns. ithelp@kelsosd.org
Hello Students and Families,
We hope this finds you healthy, safe, and ready to learn! Monday (4/20/20) we will begin our first week of distant learning and would like to offer you a location where you can access all teacher emails and online learning platforms in one spot. Here you will be able to achieve the following:
Click on your teacher’s email to send them a question.
Under each of your teachers’ names click your class in order to access your online assignments. To access Google Classroom you must login to your @kelso.wednet.edu account
Click here to access CMS’s Distance Learning Student Resource Links document. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mzGmvmLesvY_Dr4usVTv44jA5vvo7i9lRREMifMVhdA/edit?usp=sharing
Marla Green | Assistant Principal
Athletic Director
REMINDER: Online learning for grades 6-12 begins Monday, April 20! Learning packets should arrive soon, if they haven't already.
REMINDER - CHROMEBOOK CHECKOUT FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IS THIS WEEK. Please take a minute to read and share the times and location for checkout on our website https://www.kelso.wednet.edu/article/228939?org=ksd
Checkout dates and times are by grade level.
In addition to those on the frontlines, KSD has Hidden Heroes: people behind the scenes, with tasks & jobs just as vital.
Read about this week's Hidden Heroes: district instructional coaches & packet assembly team. https://www.kelso.wednet.edu/o//ksd/page/instructional-coaches
Are we going back to school? What's happening with SAT tests? How will seniors meet graduation requirements? State Superintendent Reykdal addresses these questions, and more.
https://youtu.be/YVC7Dtq8c2E
04-03-20: Each week for the next few weeks, we’ll be acknowledging Kelso School District’s Frontline Heroes. Read about this week's Frontline Heroes, our custodians, here: https://www.kelso.wednet.edu/o/ksd/page/custodial-staff--2
Starting tomorrow, meals can also be picked up at the District Office, from noon to 12:15 PM.
And, as of today, we've distributed over 10,000 meals!
"You are a bright light, in a current moment of darkness… Be super compassionate to all, & let’s...get through this more committed to our humanity & our shared success... Our brightest days are ahead of us."
Take care of yourselves & one another.
https://youtu.be/tQf8i05V3Ls
We will call today asking about your distance learning preferences (online, printed & mailed packets). The call will come from:
· K-5: your child’s teacher
· 6-8: their PAWS teacher
· 9-12: their 4th period teacher
It may come across as unknown or blocked, please answer.