April 12, 2013

• Sports Physicals - Rising 9th graders may get a physical at KMHS on April 24th at 4:30pm.  KMHS band hall entrance is the location and the cost is $10.  Any questions...contact Alan Ridenoure.  Physicals will also be given for rising 7th and 8th graders on May 24th...8:30am at KMIS and 12:15 at KMMS.  Physicals will be given during PE and the cost is $10.  Students MUST have a physical on file with the school in order to tryout and play a sport.
• Wilmington Information - 8th grade students and teachers will soon be packing suitcases on the bus to head to Wilmington, NC for an annual class trip.  We will depart from KMMS on Wednesday, April 24th and will return on Saturday, April 27th.  There is some important information on our website for students that are planning to attend this trip.  From this link, students and parents may download an itinerary, a list of what to pack, and a medication form.  On Wednesday morning, your child must be in school on time and in attendance in all classes!  Wednesday morning procedures: Voyagers and Titans - Parents will drop off students with luggage at the bottom floor of the separate building (outside Mrs. Short's room) and luggage will be stored in the Champs room.  Medicine, along with the completed for in a Ziplock bag, must be checked in with Mrs. Cannon who will be stationed by the Champs room.  Supernovas and Rockets - Parents will drop off students with luggage in the grassy area outside the Science lab hall (outside Mrs. Kerns' room).  Luggage will be brought across the boardwalk to the computer lab for storage.  Rocket luggage will be stored in Mrs. Williams' room across from Mrs. May's room.  Medicine, along with the completed form in a Ziplock bag, must be checked in with Mrs. Myers who will be stationed at the boardwalk.  Other important information: (1) If you ride a bus, the bus driver will allow you to bring your luggage to the appropriate place.  (2) After dropping off luggage, you will go to the cafeteria as usual and follow all school rules throughout the day.  (3) KM Police Department will bring in the drug-sniffing dogs before we leave to check luggage.  (4) Luggage WILL NOT be accessible during the day, so make sure you have your lunch money, school supplies, etc. (5) Yes, parents may come to wave to the buses as we leave.  Please check in at the front office and do not block the front circle.  (6) We are all greatly anticipating the trip!  Please call the school if you have any questions!