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Principal's Message
Hello Kenmore Colt Families and Friends,
Welcome to December! As we enter this special season, I hope your homes are filled with moments of connection, reflection, and joy. The holidays remind us how meaningful it is to pause and appreciate the people and experiences that enrich our lives—something we strive to nurture here at school as well.
I also want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your tremendous support of our ASB fundraiser. Because of your generosity and encouragement, we raised over $32,000. These funds will directly support student activities, school spirit events, and programs that help make our campus a vibrant place for all learners.
Finally, as we look ahead to winter break, I’d like to offer a reminder about the power of reading. Just 20 minutes a day can build vocabulary, strengthen comprehension, reduce stress, and boost overall academic success. Whether it’s a novel, a graphic novel, or a nonfiction book that sparks curiosity, reading is one of the simplest and most impactful gifts we can give our students.
Thank you for your partnership and all you do to support our school community. I wish you and your family a warm, joyful December.
Sincerely,
Joey
Dates to Remember
- 12.03: Band Concert 6:30pm (Gym)
- 12.04: Innovation Information Night 6-8pm (ILHS)
- 12.4-12.6: Drama Production: Annie (Cafeteria)
- 12.10: Choir/Orchestra Concert 6:30pm (Gym)
- 12.12: Music Groups - Picture Day (Aux Gym)
- 12.15-12.19: Spirit Week
- 12.22-01.02: WINTER BREAK
- 01.05: Back to school
- 01.08: Secondary Academy For Success (SAS) Tour 2:-2:55pm
- 01.16: School Dance (2:45pm-4:15pm)
Kitchen Table and Clubs
KITCHEN TABLE
Offered every Tuesday and Thursday in Room 206 after last period (2:36pm). Many KMS teachers will be present to provide assistance with a wide-range of academic subjects. All students should pre-arrange to be promptly picked up by 4:10pm in the front of the school.
Students are not permitted to actively use their phones during Kitchen Table but can use them to communicate with families at the start and at the end of our meetings. Snacks are provided!
NOTE: Non-walking/bike-riding KMS students must show a note or email/text message to a Kitchen Table supervisor if they are exiting our session before 4:10pm. Students are not permitted to exit Kitchen Table early and remain on campus unsupervised.
D&D CLUB
Offered afterschool on Fridays. Club is full this semester.
ART CLUB
Next Art Club session runs Dec. 4 - Jan. 22. Watch the Colt Time slides for sign up information!
GAME CLUB
Game Club will be on Thursdays after school. If you have any questions, you can email Mr. Van Zeyl (tvanzeyl@nsd.org)
CODING CLUB
Coding Club - Next session will start in January - Thursdays in Room 249. For all levels, UW students assist.
NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY
All the directions for new candidates can be found at: https://kenmorems.nsd.org/activities/honor-society. Reach out to Mr. Razem (prazem@nsd.org) with any questions.
DEBATE CLUB
No Debate Club this Friday! Did you know almost ¼ of our award-winning KMS Debate Team are also contributing to Annie Jr.!? In support of these amazing scholars, Debate Club practice this week is rescheduled/optional on Thursday at Kitchen Table.
Drama Proudly Presents - Annie Jr.
- December 4: 7pm - KMS Cafeteria
- December 5: 7pm - KMS Cafeteria
- December 6: 2pm & 7pm - KMS Cafeteria
Come support our incredible 65 young actors and 50 dedicated student technicians who have been working hard to bring this classic musical to life. It’s a joyful show filled with heart, talent, and plenty of “Tomorrow” spirit you won’t want to miss!
General Admission Seating - Tickets by suggested donation of $5. Cash will not be accepted at the door for admission. You can pre-purchase/donate with cash in the Main Office 7:30am - 3pm or you can purchase online using the QR Code posted in the flyer below starting Monday December 1.
If using the QR Code: Fill in the amount that you'd like to donate for your TOTAL ticket purchase (suggested: $5 per person) and click the blue "Donate" button. Note: the donation is good for any day.
If you'd like to purchase a Star Gram to congratulate your student, you can pre-purchase that as well. The Star Gram table will be set up at the back of the venue. Make sure to stop by and write a note to the student you bought the Stargram for.
When you're done, click the green "Cart" button to continue to the payment screen.
Stargrams will be available for purchase before the performance or online using the QR code. If paying inperson, exact cash is appreciated.
- Stargram Card Only: $1.00
- Stargram Card & Treat $3.00
Thank you for supporting the Kenmore Middle School Drama production!
ASB Snapraise Fundraiser - Goal Met
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Thank you so much for your support during our Snapraise fundraiser. We exceeded our goal! Music NotesMark your calendars for the following dates:
If you need assistance purchasing concert attire, there are some resources available. Please reach out to your music teacher, your counselor or Ms. Bragg in the main office. Lost and FoundIs your student missing a jacket, sweatshirt, water bottle or lunchbox? It may be in the KMS Lost and Found. Please have your student check in the Lost and Found areas located inside the cafeteria and the PE hallway. If it’s a water bottle or lunch box they’ve lost, these are usually placed in the cafeteria windowsill to the right of the main entrance. Any valuable items such as jewelry, glasses, phones, and earbuds, are kept in the office. We will be donating any items left in the Lost and Found areas after Dec 5. Sports Registration - OpenSEASON 3 & 4 SPORTS REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN Please take this time to login to Final Forms and make sure your student has a current sports physical on file. Parents, make sure to complete your signatures for all forms and have your student complete their signatures while they are logged into their student email. The 25-26 sports calendar is available on the KMS website under activities/athletics. SEASON 3: 01/20 - 3/23
SEASON 4: 03/30 - 5/28
Counseling NewsInfo Regarding Some Alternative NSD High School Options for 8Th Graders Upcoming Tour and Information Session Dates Innovation Lab High SchoolInformation Night: December 4 (6:00-8:00)
Secondary Academy For Success (SAS)Information Tour: January 8 (2:00-2:55)
Attendance with Ms. TwitchellGoing on vacation? Vacations should be planned to coincide with the school calendar, during legal holidays and school breaks. NSD has recently updated the requirements for pre-arranged absences. A completed pre-arranged absence contract, available in the Attendance Office and online, is required for absences of 5 or more school days. Once completed, return the contract to the KMS office. At that point, your student’s grades and academic performance will be verified, then Principal Robertson will sign the contract. You will be provided with a copy of the signed contract and a copy will be kept as part of your student’s cumulative record. Pre-arranged absences of less than 5 days should be reported to the KMS attendance office as soon as possible. The district emphasizes that:
We encourage you to make sure your child is attending school on a regular basis as long as they are well enough to be present. Every day counts! Remember - the first bell rings at 7:55am and students can be on campus as early as 7:30am. To excuse a late arrival or full day absence, you may either:
Library News - Ms. HNext week Matt Adams 6th grade social studies classes will be in the library working on a project. Part of the instruction will be on using Noodletools to create a Works Cited to accurately identify the sources used by each student as they research their topic. Noodletools is a citation maker app our district subscribes to (found in Clever), similar to Easy Bib but SO MUCH BETTER. If you are of my generation, a Works Cited or Bibliography was a painful document that had to be created from scratch. Our students can now create a perfectly formatted Works Cited with a few clicks of a button. There are many citation makers available to our students, including using AI, but in my opinion Noodletools is by far the best of the bunch. Volunteer OpportunitiesPOPCORN FRIDAYWe need lots of help to make popcorn Fridays a success. This is on-going throughout the year. Please sign up HERE. The kids love popcorn Fridays! KMS LUNCH VOLUNTEERSAre you able to help out on campus? We are looking for more volunteers at lunch time or before school, if you are interested in helping please contact Joey Robertson (jrobertson@nsd.org) or Jennifer Hernandez (jhernandez@nsd.org). Most volunteers do one day a week. Invite a friend to join you! All volunteers are required to fill out the NSD volunteer form online before volunteering at school. SIGN UP LINK Make sure your volunteer status is up to date. NSD volunteer info found HERE. Login AssistancePARENT LOGIN INFORMATION:
PTSA NewsCANDIES FOR COLTS!The holidays are just around the corner. Bring joy to the season with gift wrapped See’s Candies. We have chocolates, candies, and nuts for sale and proceeds benefit Kenmore Middle School PTSA, up to 50% back to our PTSA on some items. Thank you in advance for your support of this exciting fundraiser! https://www.yumraising.com/store/winter-2025-candy-for-colts-2026-9c9c/TER_PAU2641 Orders can be placed through December 1st. SNAPDOODLE FUNDRAISERThanks for the generosity of our friends at Snapdoodle Toys & Games, you can visit any Snapdoodle location from Sunday, November 23rd - Sunday, November 30th and they will donate 20% of your entire purchase when you mention KENMORE MIDDLE SCHOOL. Holiday shopping AND supporting the KMS PTSA - win, win! DECEMBER STAFF APPRECIATION EVENTPlease join us in appreciating our KMS Staff before the holiday break!! Bring your favorite holiday cookies, cake, or any dessert you would like to donate. All sweet treats are welcome! Please have treats dropped off in the staff room or the front office by 9:30 a.m. on Monday, December 15, 2025. Any non-refrigerated items can also be dropped off at Izabela's house (less than a mile away from KMS) over the weekend. Just email izabela.alicja@gmail.com or text 425-698-0134 for the address. https://www.kenmoreptsa.org/membership These activities are not sponsored nor endorsed by the Northshore School District or any of its schools. The district assumes no responsibility for the conduct during or the safety of the activities. Northshore School District shall be held harmless from any cause of action, claim, or petition filed in any court or administrative tribunal arising out of the distribution of these materials including attorney's fees and judgment or awards |