Happy Friday Kennett High School Families!

I hope all of you have had a great week!

I want to start my weekly email with a few important numbers for all of you before we move into the weekend:

• There are 7 school days remaining in marking period #3;
• There are 15 school days before the start of spring break (9 days off for students!); and
• There are 52 school days remaining in the year.

The school year is moving quickly, and soon, we will be in the final marking period, making the push to graduation. I want to remind families of the importance of students giving their best effort in the classroom, seeking additional help from their teachers during Flex, and finishing the school year on a positive note. My primary goal as principal is our students’ success, and your support and reinforcement of this expectation is tremendously appreciated. If I can be of any assistance to your child, please do not hesitate to let me know.

Here are a few notes, updates, and reminders as we close out the day:

1. REPORT CARDS, ROUND 3: Marking period #3 concludes on Tuesday, March 29^th. The 4^th marking period begins on Wednesday, March 30^th.

2. PARENT TEACHER STUDENT ORGANIZATION (PTSO): Our next PTSO Meeting (virtual) is scheduled for Wednesday, March 23^rd at 7:00 pm. The link for this meeting will be sent out the morning of the meeting.

3. CAREER WEEK: March 21^st – March 25^th is Career Week at KHS! During this week, we will be highlighting the importance of Career Readiness on KTV, with opportunities for students to win gift cards to local businesses by participating in a daily trivia contest. Winners of the contest will be announced next Friday. Also, on Tuesday, March 22^nd, we will host our first-ever Career Fair during Block 7. If your student is interested in participating in this event, they can register by clicking on the following link and completing the Google Form.

4. SPRING BREAK: is scheduled for Monday, April 11^th through Friday, April 15^th. During this time, there will be no school for students.

5. RESTORATIVE/SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING: Kennett High School continues to focus on the social and emotional well-being of our students through our Restorative Program. Please see the most recent edition of our Restorative Newsletter that has been included as an attachment. If you have any questions about the Restorative program, please contact our Dean of Students, Ms. Chanel August at caugust@kcsd.org.

RESTORATIVE NEWSLETTER – English

RESTORATIVE NEWSLETTER – Spanish

6. ATTENTION JUNIORS: A reminder to families of Juniors, at this point in the school year, graduation projects must be completed. Remember, if your child’s graduation project is incomplete, they will be ineligible to attend Prom, to enroll in Senior Option for next school year, or to have a senior parking pass. Please check with your students to make sure all of the components of graduation project are completed.

7. DEGREE PROGRAMS: On Wednesday, March 23^rd at 6:00 PM, Kennett High School will be hosting the first-ever KHS Degree Programs Night (virtual). The purpose of this event is to provide an in-depth explanation of the KHS Degree Programs, to highlight the different programs offered, and to answer questions about the programs. The teachers of the Degree Programs will be in attendance, providing the opportunity to ask specific questions related to the available unique areas of study.

This is a virtual event via Zoom, and we are encouraging all families of students signed up for a Degree Program to attend, in addition to those families whose children have not yet signed up for a Degree Program but are interested in doing so. An opportunity to register for a Degree Program in the 2022-2023 school year will be made available to families during this event. Please note only current freshmen and 8^th grade students are eligible to enroll in the Degree Programs.

The KHS Degree Programs are one-of-a-kind opportunities for students to enhance their learning through real-world internships, job shadowing, and independent research. We strongly encourage all of our students to take advantage of these programs, and we look forward to sharing more information with you on the 23^rd.

8. SPORTS: Students who plan on attending any spring sporting events and participating in the student sections, there will be a required meeting with Mr. Harvey and the principals on Tuesday, March 29^th during 8^th Block Flex. During this meeting, the expectations for sportsmanship and participating in the student sections will be reviewed to ensure a successful spring athletics season. Again, this meeting will be required for any student who plans on attending a sporting event this spring. More specific information regarding the location will be announced in the coming weeks.

9. GRADUATION: Earlier this week on Monday, the KCSD School Board voted to change the graduation gowns to a single color of blue for this year’s commencement ceremony and beyond. As a reminder, graduation is scheduled for Friday, June 10^th at 6:00 pm.

10. TEACHER APPRECIATION: Finally, while it may seem far away, Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2^nd through Friday, May 6^th, with Teacher Appreciation Day being Tuesday, May 3^rd. I am encouraging all families to talk with their children about ways they you can show their teachers gratitude and appreciation for all they do. Our teachers go above and beyond to help our students succeed, and this is a great opportunity to say thank you.

Have a great weekend!

Thank you,

Jeremy Hritz, Ed.D.

Principal, Kennett High School

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¡Feliz viernes familias de Kennett High School!

¡Espero que todos ustedes hayan tenido una gran semana!

Quiero comenzar mi correo electrónico semanal con algunos números importantes para todos ustedes antes de pasar al fin de semana:

• Hay 7 días escolares restantes en el período de calificación #3;
• Hay 15 días escolares antes del comienzo de las vacaciones de primavera (¡9 días libres para los estudiantes!); y
• Hay 52 Días de escuela restantes en el año.

El año escolar se está moviendo rápidamente y pronto estaremos en el último período de calificación, dando el impulso a la graduación. Quiero recordarles a las familias la importancia de que los estudiantes den su mejor esfuerzo en el salón de clases, busquen ayuda adicional de sus maestros durante Flex y terminen el año escolar con una nota positiva. Mi objetivo principal como director es el éxito de nuestros estudiantes, y su apoyo y refuerzo de esta expectativa es muy apreciado. Si puedo ser de alguna ayuda para su hijo, no dude en hacérmelo saber.

Aquí hay algunas notas, actualizaciones y recordatorios a medida que cerramos el día:

1. El período de calificación #3 concluye el martes 29 de marzo ^el . los 4 ^el el período de calificaciones comienza el miércoles 30 de marzo ^el .

2. Nuestra próxima reunión de PTSO (virtual) está programada para el miércoles 23 de marzo ^rd a las 7:00 p. m. El enlace para esta reunión se enviará la mañana de la reunión.

3. 21 de marzo ^{S t} – 25 de marzo ^el ¡Es la semana de la carrera en KHS! Durante esta semana, destacaremos la importancia de la preparación profesional en KTV, con oportunidades para que los estudiantes ganen tarjetas de regalo para empresas locales al participar en un concurso de trivia diario. Los ganadores del concurso se anunciarán el próximo viernes. Además, el martes 22 de marzo ^{Dakota del Norte} , organizaremos nuestra primera Feria de Carreras durante el Bloque 7. Si su estudiante está interesado en participar en este evento, puede registrarse haciendo clic en el siguiendo el enlace y completando el formulario de Google.

4. Las vacaciones de primavera están programadas para el lunes 11 de abril. ^el hasta el viernes 15 de abril ^el . Durante este tiempo, no habrá escuela para los estudiantes.

5. Kennett High School continúa enfocándose en el bienestar social y emocional de nuestros estudiantes a través de nuestro Programa Restaurativo. Consulte la edición más reciente de nuestro Boletín Restaurativo que se ha incluido como archivo adjunto. Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre el programa Restaurativo, comuníquese con nuestra Decana de Estudiantes, la Sra. Chanel August al caugust@kcsd.org .

BOLETÍN RESTAURADOR – Español

BOLETÍN RESTAURADOR – Español

6. Un recordatorio para las familias de los Juniors, en este momento del año escolar, los proyectos de graduación deben completarse. Recuerde, si el proyecto de graduación de su hijo está incompleto, no será elegible para asistir al baile de graduación, inscribirse en la opción Senior para el próximo año escolar o tener un pase de estacionamiento para estudiantes senior. Consulte con sus estudiantes para asegurarse de que todos los componentes del proyecto de graduación estén completos.

7. El miércoles 23 de marzo rd a las 6:00 p. m., Kennett High School organizará la primera Noche de programas de grado de KHS (virtual). El propósito de este evento es brindar una explicación detallada de los programas de grado de KHS, resaltar los diferentes programas que se ofrecen y responder preguntas sobre los programas. Los profesores de los Programas de grado estarán presentes, brindando la oportunidad de hacer preguntas específicas relacionadas con las áreas de estudio únicas disponibles.

Este es un evento virtual a través de Zoom, y estamos alentando a todas las familias de estudiantes inscritos en un Programa de Grado a asistir, además de aquellas familias cuyos hijos aún no se han inscrito en un Programa de Grado pero están interesados en hacerlo. Durante este evento, se pondrá a disposición de las familias la oportunidad de registrarse para un programa de grado en el año escolar 2022-2023. Tenga en cuenta que solo los estudiantes de primer año actuales y 8 el los estudiantes de grado son elegibles para inscribirse en los programas de grado.

Los programas de grado de KHS son oportunidades únicas para que los estudiantes mejoren su aprendizaje a través de pasantías en el mundo real, observación de trabajos e investigación independiente. Recomendamos enfáticamente a todos nuestros estudiantes que aprovechen estos programas, y esperamos compartir más información con ustedes el 23 rd .

8. Los estudiantes que planeen asistir a cualquier evento deportivo de primavera y participar en las secciones de estudiantes, habrá una reunión obligatoria con el Sr. Harvey y los directores el martes 29 de marzo. el durante 8 el bloque flexible. Durante esta reunión, se revisarán las expectativas de deportividad y participación en las secciones estudiantiles para garantizar una temporada atlética primaveral exitosa. Nuevamente, esta reunión será obligatoria para cualquier estudiante que planee asistir a un evento deportivo esta primavera. En las próximas semanas se anunciará información más específica sobre la ubicación.

9. A principios de esta semana, el lunes, la Junta Escolar de KCSD votó para cambiar las togas de graduación a un solo color azul para la ceremonia de graduación de este año y más allá. Como recordatorio, la graduación está programada para el viernes 10 de junio. el a las 6:00 p. m.

10. Finalmente, aunque parezca lejano, la Semana de Agradecimiento a los Maestros es el 2 de mayo. Dakota del Norte hasta el viernes 6 de mayo el , siendo el Día de Agradecimiento al Maestro el martes 3 de mayo rd . Animo a todas las familias a que hablen con sus hijos sobre las formas en que pueden mostrarles a sus maestros gratitud y aprecio por todo lo que hacen. Nuestros maestros hacen todo lo posible para ayudar a nuestros estudiantes a tener éxito, y esta es una gran oportunidad para agradecerles.

¡Eso es todo por el correo electrónico de hoy! ¡Ten un excelente fin de semana!

Gracias,

Jeremy Hritz, Ed.D.

Director, Escuela Secundaria Kennett

Did Someone Say Yearbook!

The Kennett HS yearbook is a one of a kind publication. It’s a limited edition collection of stories and events from the school year, and now is your opportunity to reserve a copy and make sure your student doesn’t miss out on remembering and sharing this special time in their lives with their classmates for years to come. The 2022 Yearbook will be delivered in May, is full color and is on sale NOW through 3/25! The cost of the yearbook is $70.00.
For your convenience, we have several purchasing options available:

· Order online at www.sscyearbooks.com

· OR call your order in by dialing Student Services directly at 610.539.1330.

The yearbook staff is working hard to put together a great book- so don’t delay, and purchase your yearbook today!!

Come out to this year’s Multicultural and Diversity Awareness Conference!

This year’s conference is being held at KHS on Saturday, April 2nd, from 9am-3pm.

Come out to hear guest speakers, attend workshops, eat from local food trucks, network with local business leaders, and attend a talent show hosted by your peers! It’s going to be a great opportunity to learn from others while also having fun. Please see the posters around the building to scan the QR code and register! Registration ends on March 15th!

Happy Friday Kennett High School Families,

I hope all of you have had a great first week of March! Time is flying by, and there are only 16 school days remaining in marking period 3. Please continue to encourage your children to focus on their academics and to give their best effort in the classroom. I believe in all of our students’ abilities to succeed in their learning, and I want nothing more for them than to finish the third marking period on a positive note.

As we close out the week, I wanted to provide a few notes, reminders, and updates:

1. Wednesday, March 16^th will be an asynchronous learning day for students, and teachers will be available for office hours from 8:45 – 9:45 am. Teachers will provide students work via Schoology that they are to complete independently. More specific information regarding class assignments will be forthcoming from your child’s teachers.

2. A reminder to families of all junior students that graduation projects should be completed by this point in this school year. Students who have not yet finished their graduation projects will not be able to attend Prom, to enroll in Senior Option for next year, or to register for a senior parking spot. Please check with your students to make sure all of their components of the graduation project are complete.

3. A reminder to families of all current 9^th grade students, students may still enroll in a Degree Program for their 10^th grade year, or if they are currently enrolled in a Degree Program and would like to change it, they may still do so between now and the end of the school year. If your student is interested in doing so, please contact me at jhritz@kcsd.org.

4. Starting Monday, March 21^st, KHS will celebrate its first-ever Career Week, focused on highlighting the importance of career-readiness, and creating opportunities for students to interact with local businesses in the areas of finance, law, agriculture, and many others. On Tuesday, March 22^nd, KHS will host our first-ever Career Fair during 7^th block in which students will have the opportunity to learn about local businesses, potential internship opportunities, and essential skills to be successful in future careers. All current KHS Degree Program students will attend, and any other student interested in attending should register by completing this linked form (click here). There will also be trivia opportunities to enter drawings to win gift cards, so be sure to stay tuned for more information! Additionally, we will be hosting our first-ever KHS Degree Programs Night virtually to share more information about our innovative Degree Programs and to provide opportunities for families and students to talk with the teachers of the programs. This event is scheduled for Wednesday, March 23^rdat 6:00 PM and more information will be coming soon.

5. Just a reminder that students should have completed elective requests for next school year, as the Skyward course selection system will be closed. If you have any questions about course selection, please be sure to contact your child’s school counselor.

6. Please mark your calendars that final exams for seniors will begin on Thursday, June 2^nd and will conclude on Tuesday, June 7^th. Underclassmen final exams will begin on Tuesday, June 7^th and will conclude on Friday, June 10^th. A more detailed schedule will be forthcoming.

7. Please note that AP Exams will take place between Monday, May 2^nd and Friday, May 13^th, while Keystone Exams are scheduled for Monday, May 16^ththrough Friday, May 27^th.

8. Spring Break will take place Monday, April 11^th through Friday, April 15^th.

9. Our next PTSO meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 8^th at 6:00 PM. This will be a virtual meeting, and the links will be sent the morning of the meeting.

That is all for today! I hope everyone has a restful and relaxing weekend!

Sincerely,

Jeremy Hritz, Ed.D.

Principal, Kennett High School