We need proctors for EOG testing!

If you are available to proctor during our End of Grade tests...and you have not already contacted the school, please fill out the following form: (Proctors must be 18 years of age and not in high school.)

Important Testing Dates and Info

Please make a note of the following testing dates:

• Monday, May 26th - Algebra 1 (8th Grade); Extend 2 Reading (7th & 8th Grades)
• Tuesday, May 27th - Extend 2 Math (7th & 8th Grades); North Carolina Final Exam in Science (7th Grade)
• Wednesday, May 28th - EOG Reading (7th & 8th Grades)
• Thursday, May 29th - EOG Math (7th & 8th Grades)
• Friday, May 30th - EOG Science (8th Grade) for Supernova Team and all EC students; Extend 2 Science (8th Grade)
• Monday, June 2nd - CTE Exams; Make-Up Testing
• Tuesday, June 3rd - EOG Science (8th Grade) Rockets and Titans; Make-Up Testing
• Wednesday, June 4th - EOG Science (8th Grade) Voyagers and Titans; Make-Up Testing
• Thursday, June 5th - North Carolina Final Exam in Social Studies (7th and 8th Grades); Make-Up Testing

Algebra 1, Extend 2 and Science tests will be online.  All other tests will be paper/pencil.  

Parent Tips to Help Prepare Your Student for Standardized Testing
The night before: The night before:
• Help your child get to bed on time. Research shows that being well-rested helps students do better.
• Help children resolve immediate arguments before going to bed.
• Keep your routine as normal as possible. Upsetting natural routines may make children feel insecure.
• Mention the test to show you’re interested, but don’t dwell on it.
• Plan ahead to avoid conflicts on the morning of the test.
The morning of the test: The morning of the test:
• Get up early to avoid rushing. Be sure to have your child at school on time.
• Have your child eat a good breakfast but not a heavy one. Research shows that students do better if they have breakfast before they take tests.
• Have your child dress in something comfortable.
• Be positive about the test. Explain that doing your best is what counts. The important thing is to make your
child comfortable and confident about the test.
After the test: After the test:
• Talk to your child about his or her feelings about the test, making sure you acknowledge the effort such a
task requires.
• Discuss what was easy and what was hard; discuss what your child learned from the test.

March 12, 2014

• Spring Sports Pictures - Thursday, March 13th after school
• Saturday School - Saturday is a snow make-up day.  We will begin at 7:55 and will dismiss at 2pm.
• Parent-Teacher Conferences - Thursday, March 12th from 3-7pm.  Please call 704-476-8340 to make an appointment.
• Spring Pictures - March 20th - Students must pay at the camera to get pictures made.

February 17, 2014

• Early College High School - The last parent meeting will be tomorrow, February 18th, from 6:30-7:30 at the ECHS.  In order for a student to apply to the ECHS, a parent or guardian must attend one of the parent sessions!
• Basketball - The Patriots will play at Burns today at 4pm. They will play at Lincolnton Middle on 2/18...and will play at North Lincoln on 2/19.
• Tennis Tryouts - 8th graders will tryout today from 3-5 pm.  7th graders will tryout tomorrow from 3-5 pm. 
• Baseball - Tryouts start today - after school until 5pm
• Track Tryouts - begin on 2/24

February 5, 2014

• Faculty-Student Basketball Game - Students who have not been dropped a level all nine weeks and who have not missed more than 4 days of school will be able to attend a reward basketball game on Friday afternoon.  Students will take on the faculty.  There will be drawings for prizes and a free throw shooting contest. 
• Wilmington Trip for 8th Graders - Final payment of $130 is due on February 14th!  The dates for the trip are April 30 - May 3, 2014. 
• Tennis Tryouts - Begin for 8th graders on Monday, February 17th and for 7th graders on Tuesday, February 18th.  You must have a physical on file and be on level in order to try out.  Please see Mrs. Harris to sign up!
• Spelling Bee - Our school wide spelling bee will be on Thursday, February 6th after WIN.  Those participating include Collin Franks, TJ Scism, Belle Hollifield, Nathan Boone, Kaitlin Venevongsoth, Denysia Blakeney, Makayla Ross, Savannah Hayes, Michael Reese, and Paige Rollins. 

January 31, 2014

• KM High School Orientation - Monday, February 3, 2014 - High school orientation for 8th grade students and their parents - There will be a tour of elective classes from 6-6:50pm...and there will be a parent meeting from 7-8pm. All 8th graders will register for their high school courses the following week.  Attending this meeting at the high school on February 3rd will give more meaning to their decision making.

January 27, 2014

• Early College High School Information Session - The principal from the ECHS will be here on Thursday, January 30th during WIN to speak with 8th grade students that are interested in attending the ECHS next year. 
• Report Cards - will be sent home with students on Thursday, January 30th.
• KMMS Backpack Program - Our school utilizes a backpack program to minister to families in need.  Six to ten backpacks of food are sent home with students each weekend.  Our program operates on donations. We are currently in need of the following items: spaghetti noodles, peanut butter, pop tarts, canned chicken, and snacks (crackers, fruit cups, raisins, etc.).  Donations may be turned into the front office.  Thank you for your support!
• Landry T-Shirts - If you ordered a Landry t-shirt in the first order, please stop by the KMMS front office to pick up your shirt. If anyone is still interested in ordering a shirt, please place your order online or in the front office.  Thank you so much! 
  
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