Raider RoundUp

Principal's Message

Believe it or not, the 2^nd marking period ends on January 31. I continue to be impressed and proud of how hard students and staff are working this school year. Let’s keep the momentum going!

The list below contains some of our upcoming events:

January 30^th Keyport Historical Society (4^th Grade)

January 30^th KCS Spelling Bee

January 31^st Science Fair (5^th Grade)

February 3^rd School Closed for Students

February 6^thPTO Daddy/Daughter Dance

February 7^th Kids Heart Challenge Assembly (Pk-5^th)

February 7^th Report Cards (available on parent portal)

February 13^th 100^th Day of School (barring any snow days)

March 6^th Progress Reports (Marking Period 3)

Congratulations to Ms. Goldsmith and all of our students who represented KCS at the recent Future City competition and good luck to all of our basketball players and wrestlers!

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^thMusic Shop Instrument Demonstration

16^thKCS 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