Chief Kanim Middle School News
Friday September 25, 2020
School Picture update! It was great to see those who made it in for pictures! We are working on a make up day and/or a plan to make sure everyone gets a photo submitted for yearbook. Watch for more information on the website and here in enews. We appreciated everyone following the social distancing protocols! THANK YOU! We miss everyone!
CKMS Hawks News!

Important Information:

WEB --- Where Everybody Belongs -- is a mentor like program that involves our 8th graders working with 6th graders to help make them feel connected to the school. On Wednesday September 30th and Wednesday October 7th our 8th grade WEB leaders are going to start working with the 6th graders. The first advisory meeting will entail getting to know them and the second one will focus on how to be successful in middle school.

Do you still need help with ZOOM or getting started? Click here for the links that will help your family be successful. ZOOM Instructions and Getting Started

Distance Learning 2.0 SVSD link - full of great instructions that will help understand the learning platform.

If you have questions about your device contact our on-site Tech Coordinator, Margie Bardsley at [email protected]

The following items are available for pickup:
  • Reading books reserved by students for classwork
  • Planners for 6th graders and 7th/8th grade AVID students
  • Math and language arts for all grade levels
  • 2019-2020 Yearbooks
*You can come to the office Monday-Friday 7:30-3:00pm to pick them up.*

Counseling Center News!
On Wednesday during Advisory, students watched an introduction presentation for the CKMS Counseling Center. Students were introduced to their assigned School Counselors: Amy Benolkin (A-L) and Jennifer Hemker (M-Z). We are also lucky to have a School Counseling Intern Amber Newman, this year! Students filled out a short survey as well. This is a way for us to find out what counseling needs students have this year. Soon we will be starting small social and support groups. If you think your child could benefit from being part of a small group, please contact their School Counselor. See the link to view the counselor's presentation.  

Last Name A-L - Amy Benolkin, 425 831-8239 or [email protected]
Last Name M-Z - Jennifer Hemker, 425 831/8238 or [email protected]
Students of the Week!
These students represented PRIDE:
Perseverance; Respect; Integrity; Demonstrated Safety and Excellence

6th Grade
Uval Abramson, Ryan McLellan  

7th Grade
Zanel Aguirre, Nathan Briles, Aarnav Kalihall, Nolan Keating, Jacob Rice, Keira Stedman, and Mal Yousef

8th Grade
Winston Duong, Cameron Krall, Rohan Schafer, and Reyly Vargas
GO SEAHAWKS from CKMS HAWKS!
Message from our Library Tech, Margie Bardsley...

We are no longer able to replace stylus. If your stylus should stop working, please check the following options for new ones.

Stylus Option 1 - Surface Pen
 
AS a reminder you can see all our new books we have added to our library here at CKMS!!  On your 1:1 devices you will find your ClassLink.  Open it and look for the FollettDestiny App. Click on it and it will take you to the Chief Kanim Media Center. Choose the tab Catalog on the top bar.  Now choose Destiny Discover on the left margin. This will lead you to CKMS’s Library Destiny program. 

Chief Kanim’s Library Destiny program is where we keep all our current book inventory. If you know what specific book you want, you can search for it on this page. If you prefer a specific topic, choose from categories listed just below the recently added books.  Destiny is a friendly app to view several books and their information. When ready to check out the chosen book, just click on the HOLD tab.  I will process all HOLDS for you to pick up within 24 hours. Books will be available at the Main Office for all pick-ups. All checked out books have a 2 week check out time. Then it needs to be returned to the Book Return. You can renew your book, for another 2 weeks. Please email me at [email protected].
Reminder, Book Returns are located at front door.






CKMS PTSA News of the Week
JOIN OR RENEW YOUR ANNUAL PTSA MEMBERSHIP TODAY! 
Get to know what is happening in your school. Study after study has shown that parent involvement is key to student success in education. The PTSA is a great avenue for parents, working with the teachers and staff, to impact the success of Chief Kanim Middle School and demonstrate to your child the importance you place on education! Join TODAY - CLICK HERE! 



Thank you to our fabulous PTSA for the Staff Appreciation snacks that will last us forever!
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