Welcome back KCS family! I cannot believe we are already in November and that the end of the first marking period is a few days away. The first 42 days of the school year have been some of my favorite in education. Here is a recap of the great things that have already taken place at KCS and some of our upcoming events.

September

13^th Music Shop Instrument Demonstration

16^th KCS achieved Future Ready Schools recognition (bronze)

19^th Back To School Night

23^rd Vaping Presentation (6^th-8^th)

October

8^th Keyport Fire Department visit

9^th Walk To School Day w/KPD and FedEX

11^th Student Council speeches and election

17^th KCS students recognized at BOE meeting for high and/or perfect scores on NJSLA

18^th Keyport Fire Museum trip (3^rd)

24^th NJHS Induction Ceremony

25^th Be A Buddy Not A Bully Walk

The Week of Respect, School Violence Awareness Week, and Red Ribbon Week were also recognized throughout the month of October. Students were given a different challenge each day, from saying hello to someone to coming up with a personal goal about healthy living. Congratulations to all of our Student Council candidates who ran for office and those elected to represent the student body.

November

4^th Monmouth County Arts Presentation (6^th-8^th)

15^th Fall Ball (6^th-8^th)

18^th-20^th Book Fair

18^th Parent Conferences (night)

19^th Parent Conferences