School News
KALLES JUNIOR HIGH - HOME OF THE TYEES
PRINCIPAL MESSAGE
Kalles Families – thank you for a great start to the year. Students are now getting into online learning routines. We are seeing healthy attendance and engagement. Your support, questions, optimism, and understanding have all made this unique start much more positive for all of us. As mentioned, help your Tyee look at this year as a series of sprints, going hard for a few weeks, evaluating where we are, adjusting (or not), and then going strong to the next set date. I believe if we mentally gear up for those shorter sprints, our stamina and focus will be healthier than if we were gearing up for a marathon in this learning format. We are here to serve – stay in touch, as needed.
– Principal Kovacs
SCHOOL NEWS
ACADEMIC SUCCESS
The weekly routine for each Tye should now be:
- Monday – be in your Teams meeting for your Homeroom. Take advantage of any Office Hour needs. Check into Schoology and figure out your work for the week and make a related plan…we suggest you use your planner. Reach out to teachers, as needed.
- Tuesday/Thursdays – attend 1st, 2nd 3rd in-person (via Schoology links), participate, do the expected work, and follow proper online etiquette expectations. For your afternoon classes, check Schoology to know your asynchronous work, stay connected with your teachers in ways they have shared, and meet any work-related deadlines.
- Wednesday/Friday – attend 4th, 5th, 6th in-person (via Schoology links), participate, do the expected work, and follow proper online etiquette expectations. For your afternoon classes, check Schoology to know your asynchronous work, stay connected with your teachers in ways they have shared, and meet any work-related deadlines.
DRAMA NEWS
Tuesday, September 22nd - Drama Club from 3-4 p.m. Join the Drama Schoology Group for details.
Crew applications for the fall show are due Wednesday, September 23rd. The link is in the Drama Schoology Group
Access Code: 4R4PW-QG4VJ
DIVERSITY CLUB
SLERC (our KJH version of a Diversity Club), the Kalles club to promote equality and diversity in our school, meets via Teams on Mondays during lunch (11-11:30). Message Mr. Haynes or la Señora Snell with any questions! More info on the Kalles website!
GSA CLUB
GSA, the Gender Sexuality Alliance, meets via Teams on Wednesdays from 3-4:00 p.m. The club promotes acceptance and support of all individuals within the LGBTQIA+ community. Message la Señora Snell with any questions! More info on the Kalles website!
KALLES ON FACEBOOK
We enjoy celebrating students and events on our Facebook page. If you have not connected with us in that way, please be sure to do so…thanks! Check out Kalles Junior High at https://www.facebook.com/KallesJH
RECENT FOOD DRIVE
We packed full three different vehicles with the food, water, blankets, etc. that our school community donated to support those impacted by the recent Sumner Grade Fire. We thank you for your impressive support and generosity.
FROM THE NURSE
Here are several free flu-vaccine “drive thru” options at various locations in the next month.
2020 Sept_Oct FreeDriveThruFluVaccineflyer.pdf
FROM THE COUNSELORS
Schedules - Kalles counselors have been working hard to finalize our 1st semester schedules. All schedule changes should now be complete. Your students should be in their correct classes and engaging in their learning. Thanks for your patience as we have been finalizing our student schedules. Have a great semester!
Great Family Resource - Counselors plan to regularly share helpful articles with parents, particularly around the topics of online learning, anxiety, stress, etc. This first article is a great one for families about the importance of sleep and routine. Article link is below:
https://www.screenagersmovie.com/tech-talk-tuesdays/setting-a-sleep-routine-for-back-to-school
Mr. Adgie (A-L) - AdgiePS@puyallup.k12.wa.us
Mrs. Owen (M-Z) - OwenAL@puyallup.k12.wa.us
ATHLETICS
PHS Athletics - If you are interested in athletics at PHS this year you still need to have an updated physical and baseline concussion screening. Take a look at the PHS Athletics page for more detailed information.
https://phs.puyallup.k12.wa.us/activities___athletics/athletics_homepage
ERHS Athletics - If you have questions related to Emerald Ridge Athletics, this attachment is a one-stop shopping place to answer all of your related sports questions:
All Sports Clearance Info and Process 20-21 Updated (ERHS).pdf
KJH Athletics - still on hold…more to come when we know it.
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