Each year Mrs. Mikesell organizes a special “Celebrate Around the World” event for our KES third grade students. This event allows our students to learn about other countries and cultures as they “travel” to various “countries” throughout the day. Amy puts a lot of time into preparing materials and communicates with staff and students at KHS in order to recruit volunteers. She coordinates with Louise Matthews from The Lion and Lamb Peace Arts Center of Bluffton University, who brings clothing samples from other countries and leads a special presentation for this event.

Miss Loughman from KHS attended along with a number of her KHS volunteers. The third grade students appreciated all the help from the KHS students and enjoyed the presentations from the exchange students.

1. How many meals has KES served for lunch this school year (through the end of December)?
a) 20,000
b) 35,000
c) 50,000
d) 60,000
Answer is C. We have actually served a little more than 50,000 meals this school year. This is actually up about 8% from this time last year!

2) Of these lunch meals, how many power packs were purchased by our KES kids?
a) 5000
b) 9000
c) 18,000
d) 22,000
The answer is b – 9000! Power Packs are currently averaging between 22% and 26% of our total meals served each day.

3) What are our KES kids’ top 2 Lunch entrees?
a) Domino’s Pizza and Big Daddy Pizza
b) Domino’s Pizza and Popcorn Chicken Bowl
c) Domino’s Pizza and Hot Dog/Corn Dog
d) Domino’s Pizza and Breakfast for Lunch (French toast and sausage)

The answer is C. Hamburgers and Salisbury steak come in close 3rd and 4th place.

4) How many Free Breakfast meals have we served through December of this school year? Remember ALL kids eat free for breakfast each day.
a) 55,000
b) 45,000
c) 35,000
d) 25,000
The answer is A. We actually serve more breakfast than lunch meals at KES. We love being able to give our kids a breakfast boost. Eating a healthy breakfast helps our kids focus on learning! This year we have extended out hot breakfast option to twice weekly (Tuesday and Thursday mornings) and the kids really seem to be enjoying it!

As always, we love feeding your kids and if you ever have any questions or concerns, please call me at 410-673-7248 ext 1009

Welcome back, KES students and families! We are thrilled to see all the smiling faces in our hallways and classrooms!

Monday, December 16th
Wear your favorite holiday stockings – Slippers/Socks

Tuesday, December 17th
Wear your favorite holiday accessories – Antlers/Light Up Necklaces

Wednesday, December 18th
Winter Chill – Wear flannel!

Thursday, December 19th
Be the shining star – Wear bright colors or something sparkly!

Friday, December 20th
Wear your favorite holiday sweater or shirt, ugly sweater, etc.

December 20 – Last day of school before Winter Break. We will have a regular dismissal at 2:55 PM.
December 23 – January 3: NO SCHOOL – Winter Break
January 6: NO SCHOOL – Records Day
January 7: Classes Resume

Check out this creative display by our art teacher, Mrs. Grubbs, the next time you’re in the building!

Kindergarten teacher Ms. Kimmel collaborated with a fellow teacher from Hilliard, Ohio to contribute items for the “Mail Call” for a Vietnam War Veteran. The veteran took an Honor Flight from Columbus to Washington DC on October 19, 2019. Here are the kindergarten students with their special pictures for that very special Veteran!

Our study body took part in the presentation of a flag and certificate to military veterans Gerald Purcell and Ray Petty. The veterans were presented with a flag that was flown over the United States Capitol on April 10, 1986, at the request of the Honorable Michael G. Oxley, Member of Congress.

Also, a big thanks to our KHS band and JROTC for participating in the Veteran’s Day Assembly.

We appreciate our veterans!

If you would like your student to have his/her Lifetouch picture retaken, please send your original picture envelope with your student on Picture Retake Day.

* If your student was absent on the October 17 Picture Day, he or she will get pictures taken on Thursday, November 21.

Please contact the school office with any questions at 419-673-7248.