Our middle school-aged robotics team the RoboDogs has had a great season winning awards in regional and state-level competitions. Because of their success, the RoboDogs have been selected to represent Washington at the Western Edge FIRST LEGO Open in Long Beach, California. 90 teams from across the United States will head to the 3-day competition in late May. It’s a tremendous opportunity for these kids and our community, through months of hard work they’ve proven they have what it takes to compete at a top level.
Each year in mid-August a new game is released with unique challenges that a robot must complete autonomously to score points. The team has to develop an overall strategy for the game, individual techniques for points, build a robot, develop various attachments, and program the whole thing. Once that’s done, they practice the game, finding areas for improvement and re-design. At the same time, they complete a research project and prepare 2 presentations that they are also judged on. The team did well enough across all these categories to win the opportunity to move on to the national level. For more information: www.kettlerobotics.com
Mr. Kroiss and crew took the 8th grade class on their annual trip to 49 Degrees North. It was a beautiful day and kids and staff reported that everyone had a great time!
Ten KFMS art students chose to participate in a Healthy Relationships Poster Design Contest, sponsored by Rural Resources. Students were challenged to create a poster based on one of three different healthy relationship prompts. Piper won 2nd place and was awarded a $150.00 Amazon Gift Card and other goodies. Katrina and Maggie from Rural Resources delivered a goodie bag and certificate to all students who participated.
🌟 Exciting news! KFSD is actively seeking passionate and talented individuals to join our team at the teacher job fair! If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of students and become part of a dynamic educational community, come meet us and explore the amazing opportunities we have to offer. Your journey to inspiring the next generation starts here! #TeacherJobFair #JoinOurTeam #KFSD #EducationOpportunities
It’s Classified Appreciation Week at KFSD! Please take the time to thank all secretaries, para professionals, custodians, cooks, and bus drivers!
The KFMS 5th grade Mathletes traveled to Mt. Spokane for their Math is Cool competition. Emily place best in school while the team placed 5th in our district! Good job Bulldogs!
Crossing guards at KFMS may be the first and last school staff members that greet or say good bye to students. These students are met with a high five and a smile making sure all feel welcome!
Select students at KFMS have been assigned a mentor who meets with them at the beginning and ending of each and every day. This Character Strong mentor helps them work on goals and reviews their day. The actual mentoring may only last ten weeks but the relationship will last much longer!
KFMS students are loving the sunny days! There’s only been a couple and it’s still really cold but it’s a sign that we’re getting closer to spring!
KFMS has a goal that we work on daily… “At KFMS, we demonstrate kindness, responsibility, and teamwork increasing our sense of belonging, growth mindset, and the value service plays in our lives, schools, and community.” As a school we work on structures to help support the students and staff in achieving this goal. Every quarter, Mrs. Hooper places students at different lunch tables where they were able to choose 1-2 friends that they wanted to sit with. It is very important at KFMS that we do everything possible to make sure that students have a sense of belonging and no student is left out or alone.
The KFMS team traveled to Mt. Spokane this month to complete with other Mathletes in a Math is Cool competition. Our 7th grade team scored 3rd place overall. Charles Kelly was award 6th place for his top individual score. Piper Richartz and Charles Kelly received Best in School for our 6th and 7th grade teams. Congratulations!
Our 5th grade team will compete later this spring!
KFMS staff members made sure that EVERY student in the school received a Valentine on Valentine’s Day. Our KFMS goal includes… “… increasing our sense of belonging…” Intentional connections through small acts of kindness can help everyone feel like they belong.
KFMS honored the passing of Toby Keith by encouraging staff and students to wear country gear. The most liked song for students and staff was, “I Should Have Been a Cowboy.” The music was played all day long in the office with students, visitors, and staff singing along.
The KFMS library is full of interesting and exciting books. Mrs. Read is very responsive to requests and interests of our middle school students to get them engrossed in reading imaginary or real adventures. The language classes visit Mrs. Read and check out books at least once a week as part of their independent reading time during their Humanities class. One of the favorite books is part of a series… “Glass Sword,” by Victoria Aveyard. It tells a story of people that have superpowers depending on the color of their blood. Tamika reports that it is very interesting and hard to put down! Thank you, Mrs. Read for your dedication to KFMS!
🎉 Celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day! 🏆
Today, we honor the incredible achievements and contributions of girls and women in the world of sports. From breaking records to shattering stereotypes, female athletes inspire us all with their dedication, passion, and skill.
We are proud of all of our Lady Bulldog athletes!
Lunch at KFMS is always fun! Students report that pizza, chicken nuggets, orange chicken, nachos, pretzels, and mozzarella sticks are their favorite. Do you remember your favorite hot lunch?
KFMS received their new t-shirts last week that were designed by the ASB. All staff and students are encouraged to wear their shirts every Friday! Go Bulldogs!
KFMS held their annual food drive last month. Every year the ASB challenges the advisory classes to follow Martin Luther King, Jr’s example of serving others and bring in “heavy” food. Mrs. Phillips’ 6th grade advisory class won the competition with donating 138 pounds of food! KFMS donated 593 pounds of food overall to the Community Chest. What is your favorite act of service to others?
The KFMS Community Based Robotics teams did great this weekend. The RoboPups brought home the Robot Design award and won the robot game with a score of 345. The RoboDogs brought home the Motivate Award and came in 3rd in the robot game with a score of 300. We’re super proud of all the hard work they did and all they’ve accomplished.
Kettle Falls School District has two certified First Aid/CPR trainers that are able to keep our staff and coaches up to date on their safety. Brayden Flugel and Shai Ah Loo traveled to the ESD in Spokane to be trained by Don Ebert, the region’s trainer. After Don observed them teaching, they were certified and able to teach on their own. Thank you Brayden and Shai for your service to our district!
