Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Counseling Update

KGMS will be wearing mismatched socks on March 21st in recognition of 
World Down Syndrome Awareness Day!
 
KGMS Foxes Den Door Decorating Challenge is on!  The contest is a 
Multicultural Theme.  Judging will occur March 29.  It will be nice to 
have our school decorated for the 6th grade parent orientation 
and 6th/7th grade dance.
 
CONGRATULATIONS to Mrs. Fallon/Ms. Bryant's Art class and 
Mrs. Abel's class for winning the PERFECT ATTENDANCE challenge.  
They received their reward Monday morning, pancakes with fruit 
and bacon and sausage!

Service Academy Day with Congressman Rob Wittman, May 11, 2019, 
9:00 am - 11:00 am at Marine Corps Base Quantico, call 540.659.2734 
for more information. 
 
The 8th graders took the PSAT 8/9 in the fall.  Parents, please 
encourage your child to create an account on collegeboard.org and 
look at all the information that can be accessed online.  Your child can:
* See every test question and get an explanation of why it was wrong.
* Get free personalized SAT practice via Khan Academy.
* Student access to Roadmap to Careers online tool
* College readiness data
* Access to AP potential
Check out collegeboard.org

The Counseling Office is preparing for the 2019-2020 school year.  8th graders heard from the counseling staff at the high school about options and 7th graders will learn about and select their classes for next year during this week.  Please be on the lookout for the paperwork.  A parent signature is required.