Email Blasts

Assistant Principal's Message

Hello Kenmore Colt Families and Friends,

Congratulations to all our track athletes for a successful season!  Our Boy’s Soccer and 6th grade Girls’ Volleyball teams have their last game Thursday at Northshore Middle School. 

We are getting very close to wrapping up the 2025-26 school year!  Please encourage your students to finish strong and do their very best in their classes.  This includes any missing work or retakes that are possible.  This might be a great time to sit down with your student(s) and make a list of to-dos and make some goals while looking at their StudentVue.  The last day for Kitchen Table is June 11.  Please reach out to your student’s teachers with class specific concerns, or counselors or admin for more global concerns.  

Colt Day is on June 16!  We need more volunteers!  We would love to have your help.  If you can spare a few hours (roughly 12:30-2:45ish) please sign up.

Sincerely,
Jen Hernandez

Dates to Remember

• 05.28: Season 4 Sports END
• 06.03-06.12 - YEARBOOK SALES
• 06.03: Band Concert @6:30pm KMS Gym
• 06.05: Spirit Assembly - PM
• 06.10: Orchestra & Choir Concert @6:30 KMS Gym
• 06.11: 8th Grade Party - PTSA Sponsored
• 06.16: Student Colt Day 1:00PM
• 06.17: LAST DAY of School! (8:00AM-10:30AM)

Kitchen Table and Clubs

KITCHEN TABLE - LAST DAY 06.11.26

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 - LAST DAY 06-11-2026

D&D - Sign ups are closed for this session.

ART CLUB - LAST DAY 06-11-2026

04-23-26 through 06-11-26

GAME CLUB - LAST DAY 06-11-2026

Game Club -Thursdays after school in the Library.

CODING CLUB - LAST DAY 06-04-2026

Coding Club with UW Bothell - Thursdays in Room 249. For all levels, UW students assist.

May 7th thru June 4th. 2:35pm-4:00pm

Debate

Save-the-date: Mr. Razem will report to all 25-26 debaters (and families) this week with an update on our final meeting, scheduled on Friday, June 5th from 2:36-3:30pm.

Colt Day Needs You!

• WHEN: JUNE 16 1:00PM -2:45PM

Colt Day is just around the corner, and we’re gearing up for a fun, memorable experience for our students! To make this special day a success, we’re looking for parent volunteers to lend a helping hand. From setting up activities to assisting during events and helping with clean-up, every bit of support makes a big difference.

Our school community truly thrives when we come together — because it really does take a village. Your time, energy, and enthusiasm help create a positive and joyful environment for all of our Colts.

If you’re able to volunteer, we’d greatly appreciate it! Thank you for helping us make Colt Day an amazing day for our students. 💙

LINK FOR PARENT VOLUNTEERS

If you are not able to access the volunteer link, you can email Ms. Bragg @ rbragg@nsd.org

2026-2027 Registration

PLANNING FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR

As we prepare for the 2026-27 school year, we’re asking families to let us know if their student will not be returning to our school next year. This information helps us plan staffing, class placements, and resources for all students.

If your child will be attending a different school or school district next year, please take a moment to complete our short form and indicate the school or district where you plan to enroll your student.

Questions?  

Please contact Marne Nienaber

Kenmore Middle School Registrar

RegistrarKMS@nsd.org / 425.408.6418

Sport Notes

26-27 SPORTS: The next season will start the first week of September (which is the first week of school.). Remember to ask for a sports physical if your student is in to see the doctor between now and September. You can upload them in to Final Forms or email them to me at anytime. rbragg@nsd.org

BOTHELL HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER MEETING

• WHO: 8th graders who are interested in trying out for BHS girls soccer next year.
• WHEN: Friday, May 29th at 3:30pm
• WHY: Meet the coaches, learn about the program, discuss summer training and what a high school season looks like.
• WHERE: BHS Library (enter through the main entrance by the office)

Message from the Attendance Secretary - Ms. Twitchell

Plan your 2026-2027 vacations to align with the NSD school calendar.

Parents often reach out concerned that their vacation, taken while school is in session, will affect their child’s grades. There is a misconception that missing a few regular school days won’t affect your child’s learning or grades. Another misconception is that students can do ‘online school’ or ‘just check Schoology.’ Every day of school is an important opportunity for students to learn as well as to connect to their peers and teachers. 

Please plan ahead for the 2026-2027 school year. Vacations should be planned to coincide with the school calendar, during legal holidays and school breaks, see:  2026-2027 NSD School-Year Calendar.

As a district, NSD is taking stronger steps discouraging vacations during school days. NSD requires a pre-arranged contract for absences of 5 or more days. This contract emphasizes:

• Extended absences may have a direct negative effect on your child’s school performance. 
• You will need to support the maintenance of academic skills for your student during their planned absence.
• Your child’s teacher/teachers are not required to provide any advanced online instruction, online materials, or make-up assignments to accommodate a planned absence. (In other words, your child may receive a zero or no credit for assignments or in-class projects that occur during your vacation.)

Library News - Ms. H

This week was our final Reading with Rover session for the 25-26 school year. It has been our great pleasure to have the dogs come through the library and select classes every Tuesday. If you would like to know more about Reading with Rover, check out their website below. 

https://www.readingwithrover.org/

Yearbook Sales Start June 2nd

LAST CHANCE TO BUY A YEARBOOK!

Mark your calendars - Yearbook sales OPEN! For those of you who did not have a chance to purchase your student a yearbook during the previous pre-sale dates, Yearbook sales are start next week! We do have a limited supply, so don’t wait. Yearbooks will be handed out on Monday June 15th during homeroom.

• YEARBOOK SALES: June 2 - June 12
• COST: $40
• PAYMENT OPTIONS: Students may bring exact cash or check (made payable to “KMS”) into the Main Office to reserve a yearbook in their name. Or, parents may stop by the office and make a purchase via cash, check or credit card. Lastly, we also have an online payment option. You can use your Touchbase login to purchase a yearbook online. https://wa-northshore.intouchreceipting.com/

Please note that all online purchases do have a $2.95 processing fee.

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE: If you are on free & reduced lunches or are in need of a scholarship for a yearbook, please contact your school counselor asap.

NOT SURE IF YOU’VE ALREADY PURCHASED A YEARBOOK? You can look up your receipts in Touchbase account. Thank you!

Nurse News

Attention Parents of 8th Graders!

As we prepare for the exciting transition to high school in the fall, we need your help to ensure a smooth registration process. One important step is completing the online student health record in ParentVue. This information is crucial for us to provide the best care and support for your child.

Steps to Complete the Online Student Health Record:

1. Log in to ParentVue: Use your existing credentials to access your account. If you need assistance, please contact our school office.
2. Click on Online Enrollment: it is at the top of the page on the right side.
3. Navigate to the Student Health Record 5th/8th grades button
4. Update Health Information: Fill out all required fields with your child's current health information. This includes any allergies, medications, and medical conditions.
5. Submit the Form: Review the information for accuracy and submit the form.

You may not be able to see your student’s grades until this form is completed.

If you have any questions or need assistance, don't hesitate to reach out to our school office at Kenmore Middle School. Thank you for your cooperation and support!

Thank you,
Nurse Beckie
425-408-6406

Music Notes

Hello Music Parents,

Don't miss the annual summer music experience that is available to our NSD band, orchestra and choir students this coming June. The Northshore Summer Music School is a summer music camp open to all of our current 5th-8th grade band, orchestra and choir students! This summer camp offers music performance opportunities for students entering 6th-9th grade. This year, camp will run from June 22nd - July 4th from 8:00am-1:00pm at Canyon Park Middle School.

Students will receive Jazz/Concert Band, Bluegrass/Orchestra or Choir instruction as well as small-group instruction on their individual instruments/voice area. Additionally, all students will be able to select fun, musical electives like Beginning Ukulele/Guitar, Xylophone Ensemble, Jazz Improvisation, Piano, Steel Drums, Chamber Ensembles, Music Composition or "Beginning Instruments" where they can learn to play a new instrument! The campers will also be performing at an evening concert and marching in the Bothell 4th of July Parade!

We are very excited to be able to offer this opportunity to all of our music students in partnership with the Northshore Schools Foundation. Full and partial scholarships are available. You can register your student, make tuition payments and complete scholarship applications online. LINK

APPLICATIONS DUE BY MAY 29, 2026

If you have any questions, you can email music@nsdfoundation.org

Volunteer Opportunities

POPCORN FRIDAY

Help us keep the Popcorn Friday tradition popping! 🍿 This is a year-long favorite for the kids, but we need a steady team of parent volunteers to make it happen. Without enough help, we may have to cancel some dates—and we’d hate for the kids to miss out!

Please take a quick look at the schedule and grab a spot (or two!) HERE.

Even an hour of your time makes a huge difference. Thanks for helping us keep the snacks—and the kids—happy!

KMS LUNCH VOLUNTEERS

Are 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 Assistance

PARENT LOGIN INFORMATION:

1. TOUCHBASE (Online Payments for sports/yearbooks/ASB card/fees/fines) - https://wa-northshore.intouchreceipting.com/
2. PARENTVUE (Student Info/Contact Info/Grades) – https://wa-nor-psv.edupoint.com/
3. PARENT SQUARE: (School/ District Communications platform) - www.parentsquare.com
4. FINAL FORMS (Sports Registration) - https://northshore-wa.finalforms.com/
5. LINQ Connect (ADD funds to student lunch account) - https://linqconnect.com/
6. SCHOOLOGY (Students' class assignments) https://app.schoology.com/login
7. FREE & REDUCED APPLICATION/FEE WAIVER LINK Page - Fill out the Online Application for free and reduced meals AND fill out the Fee Waiver form. - https://www.nsd.org/schools/get-started/food-services/free-and-reduced-price-breakfast-lunch

PTSA News

8TH GRADE PARTY

• When: Thursday, June 11th
• Time: 6-8pm (check-in 5:30pm)
• Where: Elevated Sportz Trampoline Park, 18311 Bothell Everett Hwy #140, Bothell
• Why: Let's celebrate our amazing 8th graders as they finish their middle school journey

Important info:

Tickets are NOW ON SALE! Follow this LINK to purchase your tickets and receive early bird pricing ($35). Ticket prices will increase closer to the event. Tickets include entrance into the facility, grip socks, food, drinks, arcade cards and more! Be sure to sign the waiver when purchasing tickets.

Interested in volunteering? Sign up HERE

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.