Our student body had a great experience with the “Super U! Challenge.” This is a one-of-a-kind school assembly that uses a unique format of a wacky kid’s TV game show to help students understand that their words and actions impact everyone around them, and to empower every grade level to do their part to create a safe and friendly school community.

The action-packed assembly includes lots of audience volunteers from every grade level who participate in funny challenges with costumes, silly props…and yes, even some slime! Take a look at some of the fun!

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.