Coweeman Middle School

Our nutrition services team went into action immediately after the school closure was announced. Since March 19th, this group of #FrontLineHeroes have prepared nearly 40,000 meals. Read more about them here: https://www.kelso.wednet.edu/o/ksd/page/nutrition-services-team--2

Since the school closure, this team has continued their support & services to our families - all through virtual platforms, phone calls, & email. Read more about these #HiddenHeroes here: https://www.kelso.wednet.edu/o/ksd/page/special-education-team--6

Superintendent Mary Beth Tack will be on-air at 4pm Thursday, April 23, on KLOG: Hear from the education experts about what's going on in local education. Bill Marcum is joined by Mary Beth Tack, Dan Zorn and Chris Bailey in the latest KLOG special report. https://www.klog.com/

Chromebook Swap If your KSD Chromebook is not functioning properly, please bring the Chromebook and charger to KHS on Mondays and Thursdays between 10-12. You will be issued a new set for the duration of the distance learning school year. Please email Tech support with any questions or concerns. ithelp@kelsosd.org

Hello Students and Families, We hope this finds you healthy, safe, and ready to learn! Monday (4/20/20) we will begin our first week of distant learning and would like to offer you a location where you can access all teacher emails and online learning platforms in one spot. Here you will be able to achieve the following: Click on your teacher’s email to send them a question. Under each of your teachers’ names click your class in order to access your online assignments. To access Google Classroom you must login to your @kelso.wednet.edu account Click here to access CMS’s Distance Learning Student Resource Links document. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mzGmvmLesvY_Dr4usVTv44jA5vvo7i9lRREMifMVhdA/edit?usp=sharing Marla Green | Assistant Principal Athletic Director

REMINDER: Online learning for grades 6-12 begins Monday, April 20! Learning packets should arrive soon, if they haven't already.

REMINDER - CHROMEBOOK CHECKOUT FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IS THIS WEEK. Please take a minute to read and share the times and location for checkout on our website https://www.kelso.wednet.edu/article/228939?org=ksd Checkout dates and times are by grade level.

In addition to those on the frontlines, KSD has Hidden Heroes: people behind the scenes, with tasks & jobs just as vital. Read about this week's Hidden Heroes: district instructional coaches & packet assembly team. https://www.kelso.wednet.edu/o//ksd/page/instructional-coaches

Are we going back to school? What's happening with SAT tests? How will seniors meet graduation requirements? State Superintendent Reykdal addresses these questions, and more. https://youtu.be/YVC7Dtq8c2E

04-03-20: Each week for the next few weeks, we’ll be acknowledging Kelso School District’s Frontline Heroes. Read about this week's Frontline Heroes, our custodians, here: https://www.kelso.wednet.edu/o/ksd/page/custodial-staff--2

Starting tomorrow, meals can also be picked up at the District Office, from noon to 12:15 PM. And, as of today, we've distributed over 10,000 meals!

"You are a bright light, in a current moment of darkness… Be super compassionate to all, & let’s...get through this more committed to our humanity & our shared success... Our brightest days are ahead of us." Take care of yourselves & one another. https://youtu.be/tQf8i05V3Ls

We will call today asking about your distance learning preferences (online, printed & mailed packets). The call will come from: · K-5: your child’s teacher · 6-8: their PAWS teacher · 9-12: their 4th period teacher It may come across as unknown or blocked, please answer.

Dear CMS Families, In the week and a half since we last had school, much has changed in our world. I know that with change often comes stress and worry. Please know that what has not changed is our commitment and care for your student. We are continuing to work as a school district to develop and collect resources to support students. Click the following link to view the letter sent by Principal Greg Gardner https://drive.google.com/open?id=1c-UpvzIAbHpD7zQ44Jvg9uvuB76QAKnx

Attention current 6th and 7th grade Cougars! Please watch the video below to learn how to sign up for your classes for next school year. The link to the Google Form to select your classes has been sent to your parent/guardians email. We miss you and hope you are doing well! If you are currently a 7th grader going into the 8th grade use this link: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSfOJjg-iIAlrNI6v…/viewform… If you are currently a 6th grader going into 7th grade use this link: https://forms.gle/nybfxdP7utWYmJac6 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZfvD4jB_bM&feature=youtu.be

Xfinity has a number of Hotspots in the Kelso area that they are now making available for free. (https://wifi.xfinity.com/ type in the zipcode to see) https://corporate.comcast.com/covid-19

We added meal service pick up at Beacon Hill Elementary, starting today, from 10:30 to 11:30 AM! See full list here: https://www.kelso.wednet.edu/o/ksd/page/meals-covid #KelsoCares

UPDATED MEAL SERVICE LOCATIONS & TIMES. https://www.kelso.wednet.edu/o/ksd/page/closure-meal-program The four new sites in Lexington will improve student safety by keeping them off Westside Highway while ensuring we reach the most students. #KelsoCares #WeAreKelso

Meal service starts today! In addition to the locations listed on our website we've added a pick up site at the COUNTRY RUN APARTMENTS in Lexington. Pick up will be 11:40–11:55 AM* *time is approximate – Bus will stop at the apartment complex after the stop at Lexi’s Pizza.

Please visit our COVID-19 page (http://bit.ly/KSD-COVID) for information on school closures, meals, childcare, and picking up personal belongings and medications.