Student Weekly

June 3 to 7, 2024

Schedule

June 3 to June 7

Upcoming Dates to Remember

Announcements

Message from Mr. Carroll, MS Principal

Dear DRAGONS


Thank you for an amazing school year.  I have been so impressed with your work ethic, your creativity, and your resilience this year.  I hope that you have a wonderful summer where you are able to keep your skills sharp but also get lots of exercise, spend time with family, and have some FUN!  


To the 8th graders, I have loved serving you in Middle School and I wish you the best of luck in high school.  You are well prepared.  Fighting!


To all our 6th and 7th graders, I look forward to seeing you next year and accomplishing more great things!

Message from Mr. Boland, MS Associate Principal

MS DRAGONS,


We have made it to the last week of the school year. Overall, this has been a successful year with many fond moments to look back on. You have worked hard and, at times, played hard! Please remember this week is not an easy one. Some students struggle at the end of the year. The fear of change is real, and many people need help coping with it. This week, the name of the game is making good choices and having patience for others. Let’s end the year on a positive note!

Grade Level Announcements

Grade 6

This is going to be a great week as we wrap up the school year! Our schedule has changed so it is important that you check the Class of 2030 Google Classroom carefully everyday so that you know what is happening each day! 


Grade 7

It has been a great year with you! We are so proud of all that you accomplished this year and we can’t wait to see your Celebration Projects! This week is hectic, be sure to check the schedule that was posted in the Class of 29, but all you really need to remember is to go to advisory first thing every morning.

Grade 8

It’s your last week of middle school! We have a lot going on this week. We have Field Day on Monday, the field trip to Shinhwa on Tuesday, lots of rehearsals on Wednesday, and the ceremony on Thursday. Friday we will sign yearbooks. Make sure you are prepared for each day. Make sure you are wearing the right clothes and in the right place at the right time. MAKE GOOD CHOICES EVERY TIME.


Bring your formal shoes to school on Monday! We will wear the to practice the ceremony!




MS Library

MS Library would like to share important dates for circulating library books & textbooks.


Tuesday, 4th June: Every textbook must be returned.


If you have OVERDUE BOOKS, please bring them back to the library.  If you are having trouble with your SORA reading or want to connect,  We can Help!


Library at Recess: We are going back to the old survey for lunch recess. Please complete the proper grade-level form. The form will be opened each day at 8:00 am and closed each day at the end of class, right before lunch or earlier if the signups reach 30 students. A maximum of 30 students can sign up. If you really want to come to the library for a quiet reading time, please make sure to sign up early. When space is filled, the signup form will be closed. 

MS Progress With IXL

We noticed over the course of the year, and in particular, the last half of the year, the effort you have all been making to improve. One tool that we can see students are using and improving because they are using it, is IXL. Here is just a snapshot of the year.  We will be encouraging students to use this tool next year, as a way to keep their "saws sharp" and stay on top of their academic game. 


Great job DRAGONS!

Clash of DRAGONS

We will then have our biggest Clash of DRAGONS event of the year, on Field Day - June 3. The Harabang could be yours!

The Harabang could be yours!


The standings are up-to-date! Here is the slideshow with name lists, game rules, and the standings. (If your name is missing please contact Mr. Boland right away and let him know.)

MS Ambassadors

Current Student Ambassadors

The end of year student ambassador party will be held on Friday, May 31st at recess and lunch time. We will be having a pizza lunch celebration to end the school year. 


This year is the first year where we will have several student ambassadors who have been with the program for all 3 years of middle school!! We are so proud of all the students who have been a part of the student ambassador program this year and have been helping new students, helping out at after-school events and being kind members of the middle school community.

MS Clubs and Activities

STUCO:


Service:

Thank you to STUCO and community service for a wonderful year together! I am thrilled that we were able to help those in need within Jeju. Have a wonderful summer!



OUR May BROADCAST is out!


Is your birthday coming up soon? We would love to do a birthday shoutout for you in our next broadcast!!! Please complete this form.


!!!VIRAL DRAGON!!!

Go VIRAL and have your video shown in our broadcasts. Submit a 30-second video where you show us your talent. Read the instructions on the form.

MS Athletics

Thank you for celebrating an amazing year of MS Athletics last Friday. Photos from the MS Athletics Award Ceremony can be accessed by following this link.


KISJ’s Athletics department is looking forward to the bright future after so much success in 2023-2024!

MS Theatre LET’S KICK IT UP A NOTCH! 💥

Thank you to everyone who participated in the performances and supported them by coming to watch! We’re looking forward to bringing you even more high quality theatrical performances next year in 2024/2025!


Big congratulations to this year’s MS Theatre alumni moving onto High School!  Looking forward to coming and seeing you perform on the HSPAC stage next year or run the show backstage!


Here are the Grade 8 students who have participated in at least one MS Theatre Ensemble during their Middle School years: Jesse Bang, Rory Chang, Gapjae Choi, Mimi Choi, Chloe Han, Sylvia Jung, Janice Lee, Ju Lee, Juah Lee, Alisa Kim, Hilary Kim, Lisa Kim, Regina Kim, Yunjin Kim, Siwoo Lee, Sophia Lim, Isabella Moon, Laura Nam, Jennifer Park, Olivia Park, Rachel Park, Claire Seo, Jessica Shim, Yujin Shin, Leah Suh, & Chloe Yang.  Let’s kick it up a notch!


Finally, here are a few photos from our theatre productions of Playwriting Festival 2024 & Legally Blonde Jr. :

MS Robotics 

Big changes are coming for the 2024-25 MS competitive robotics club.  Next year, ALL students will be required to try out for a spot on the team.  Tryouts will be held at the beginning of the 2024-25 school year and will consist of four main competencies:  

More information will be released before the end of school so stay tuned.  In the meantime, check out the 2024-25 VIQRC game, Rapid Relay.

MS Art 

Well done to the amazing and brilliantly talented Grade 6 Visual Art class who have created ceramic artworks, fired and glazed , based on their study of the coral reefs.


We look forward to seeing all of the Grade 8 visual Art students work at their graduation ceremony outside the HS PAC from next week. Well done and congratulations to all Grade 8 students on an amazing year.


Pictured is a small preview of some of the Grade 8 ceramic work on exhibition. 

MS Lost & Found


Make sure to check out the MS Office for items that have been misplaced. This should be one of the first places you look for lost or missing items. We often have an overload of hoodies and PE shirts.  Please remember to label your belongings.  

At the end of each month, we remove all items.

REMINDERS

Make Sure to bring ID card.  

Middle School Uniforms

Please continue to follow our uniform policy. Students are expected to be in the proper uniform at all times and to wear their uniforms properly. Non-uniform clothing should not be worn on campus during the school day.