April 4th

Important Information:

• Our weekly character challenge is here!   Have you ever heard the saying “Anything worth doing is worth doing well?”  Well, we agree!  At Kinard, our vision is to ensure high levels of learning for all, which means we always are working to achieve excellent results for all students.  And we ask our students to put the same effort into their work and learning every day.

March 29th

Important Information:

• Hey Kinard community!  Our Entrepreneurship class is offering items for you to buy at lunch.  All proceed will be donated to a local charity.  See the Entrepreneurship table that is set up in the cafeteria at lunch to see some of the items being sold and to find out this week’s special.

March 28th

Important Information:

• We had some exciting new developments at lunch last week with the return of gaga ball and 9 square in the air!  Games such as these, and many other opportunities through the school day present you with the opportunity to demonstrate sportsmanship and integrity.

Challenge:  When working with others or playing a game, follow the runs, participate with honestly, show your integrity and demonstrate your amazing Kinard character!

March 24th

Important Information:

• Tomorrow is the last day to turn in your reading challenge entries!  The box for your entry is located on the circulation desk in the media center.  Winners will be announced on Monday morning during the announcements. Good luck and happy reading! 

• The PE department is selling Diabolos (Chinese Yo-Yos) until tomorrow. Please see any of the PE teachers before or after school to buy one! They are $22 each. 

Sports:

March 23rd

Important Information:

• The PE department is selling Diabolos (Chinese Yo-Yos) until this Friday, March 25th. Please see any of the PE teachers before or after school to purchase yours today! They are $22 each. 

• Friday is the last day to turn in your reading challenge entries!  The box for your entry is located on the circulation desk in the media center.  Winners will be announced on Monday morning during the announcements. Good luck and happy reading! 

Clubs:

March 22nd

Important Information:

• The PE department is selling Diabolos (Chinese Yo-Yos) until this Friday, March 25th. Please see any of the PE teachers before or after school to purchase yours today! They are $22 each. 

Clubs:

March 21st

Important Information:

• Our weekly character challenge is here!  Author Cynthia Ozick is quoted as saying, “Two things remain irretrievable: time and a first impression.”  How do you make a first impression when welcoming a guest to your school?  How does your first interaction highlight your character and integrity?

March 9th

Important Information:

• Attention 7th graders applying to be a WEB leader.  Your application is due Friday to Student Services. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Young, Ms. Irvine or Mrs. Bell.

• Attention 7th graders who applied for leadership classes in 8th grade- there will be a meeting during ELO tomorrow to talk about the process for being accepted into a leadership class. Please check in with your ELO and then come down to the gym. This meeting will only take 15 minutes tomorrow.

March 7th

Important Information:

• Our weekly character challenge is here!  A servant leader is a person who sees leadership as an opportunity to serve others and not as a position of power or control.  Servant leaders can often be found behind the scenes contributing to making their community better through support, collaboration and lifting others up.

March 4th

Important Information:

• Attention 7th graders!  If you are looking for another leadership opportunity being a WEB leader could be perfect for you!  WEB leaders are students that assist incoming 6th graders in their transition to school. Being a WEB leader does not interfere with other leadership classes. Applications are available in Student Services and are due March 11th. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Young, Ms. Irvine or Mrs. Bell.