Today, September 21, 2016, students participated in the 3rd session of “Digital Citizenship”. The Lesson was on Self- Expression and Identity. Attached is more information for parents to discuss with your son/ daughter on the issues and effects of Self- Expression & Identity.

Family Tip Sheet

Until the transition of Skyward is complete, the following document will give you a staff directory.

Teacher Names and E-mail

September 15, 2016

Dear Parents/Guardian,

In one of our classrooms today, one live bed bug was found. Through our investigation, we found no evidence of any other bed bugs.  As a precautionary measure, classes meeting in that classroom and the adjoining classroom were held in an alternative location for the remainder of the day so our custodial staff could thoroughly clean and disinfect those classrooms.  In addition, this evening, Arrow Pest Control will be fumigating those two classrooms.  Currently, there is no evidence that bed bugs are present at any other classrooms at Kesling; however, our custodians will be thoroughly cleaning the school.  

We want to reassure parents that the safety and well-being of our students is our highest priority and that we are working hard to keep our schools safe for your children.

Please use the following link to educate yourself on the potential concerns of Bed Bugs:http://www.in.gov/isdh/files/2015QuickFact_Bed_bugs.pdf Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Bill Wilmsen

Bill Wilmsen

Principal

Kesling Middle School

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Middle School Attendance Brochure

The following letter is about Raptor, our new system, and how visitors will check in to the building.

Raptor Letter

All Kesling teachers are required to use Google Classroom to post daily work and assignments. Below you will find the step by step instructions on how to access Google Classroom from home.

Absent Work Procedures

Athletic Handbook Forms & Physical Forms 

Dear Parents/Guardians,

With students beginning to sign up for Sports, we would just like to send out a reminder of the requirements your student must meet to be able to participate.

There are several forms that need to be completed before they can even try out for or begin practice in ANY sport.

These forms are divided into 2 separate packets:

1. The Athletic Handbook includes10 Pages, with 3 Forms that need to be filled out COMPLETELY and SIGNED. Please do not remove these forms from the Athletic Handbook. We need the Athletic Handbook stapled together. This way, the forms are easier to file, and therefore, easier for the coaches to access. Some of these forms need the STUDENTS’ signature as well. Please be sure to have them sign before they turn their forms in.
2. There are 4 Pages included with the Physical Form. A History Form (completed & signed by Parent/Guardian), a Physical Form (completed & signed by child’s Doctor), IHSAA Eligibility Rules, and a Consent & Release Certificate (signed by Student & Parent). These Pages should also not be separated, making them easier to file, and access.

These forms are available in the Front Office at Kesling, and should be turned in to Mrs. Satoski in the office.

We are PROUD of our Athletes and their accomplishments, and look forward to your child being a part of our team!

Thank you for your cooperation!

Go Kesling!

Kesling Academic ICU Program

During the 2016- 2017 school year we as a staff will continue to hold students accountable for their own learning.  We are very excited about the continuation of having students take ownership for what they need to complete to be successful in school.  We call this program the Kesling Academic ICU (Intensive Care Unit) program.  In this case, the student’s academic grade is in need of intensive care to become academically healthy.  To increase communication with parents, we will use a data base tracking system where all staff will input student missing assignments into the ICU data base. Once the assignment is entered into the system, parents will get an automated e-mail or text message from the teacher letting them know what assignment is missing.  Parents will get a second e-mail or text message once the assignment has been completed.  The students can take advantage of various opportunities before, during, and after school to receive the help needed to complete the missing assignments.  Students who have multiple assignments missing may be excluded from attending after school functions, Fun Nights, or participating in extra-curricular activities until the student is taken off the ICU list by completing the missing work that is considered quality work by the teacher.  We believe the implementation of the Kesling Academic ICU program will help all students become proficient in the Indiana Academic Standards in all subject areas.  Please do not hesitate to contact your child’s teacher, a counselor, or administrator, regarding the ICU program.

Rose-Hulman's Homework Hotline provides FREE math and science homework help to Indiana students in grades 6-12. Students may contact the Homework Hotline from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time), September through May toll-free at 1-877-ASK-ROSE or online at www.AskRose.org.

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