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Mr. McEntire started at K.O. Knudson as the new assistant principal in August, just before students arrived. Mr. McEntire came to K.O. from J.D. Smith Middle School, where he was the dean of students. Before that, Mr. McEntire worked at Monaco Middle School, where he was the dean for four years and a science teacher for seven years. Mr. McEntire is very excited to be a part of the K.O. Knudson team. He believes that the

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Previously, Mrs. Deb Hite started at KO as a Special Education Facilitator and then became the Dean of Students. She moved to Valley High School and has returned to KO Knudson as the Dean of Students. Mrs. Hite is very excited that she is back at KO Knudson Middle School.

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Magnet Open House

Main Office…..…………...…… 799-7470

Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at 5:30 PM

Fax ……………..………...…..799-0157

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Transportation…………….….… 799-8100

Saturday, January 11, 2014 at 9:00 AM

Lunch Payments www.schoolspaymentsolutions.com *Dial 1-1 before Dialing Extensions Below* Principal’s Office………………..…… 4100 Administrative Secretary, Karla Traufler Assistant Principal’s Office…………….4200 Assistant Principal’s Secretary, Eileen Fast

Holidays Observed-No School November 11,2013-Veteran’s Day November 28-29,2013-Thanksgivig break December 23-January 3,2014 Winter Break

Magnet Office………………………..4003 Dean’s Office………………….……..4500 Dean’s Secretary Imi Watts Counselors 6th Grade-Ms. Nicks…………….……4303 7th Grade -Ms. Swadkins……….…….4302 8th Grade-Mr. Rehill……….…..……4304 Magnet-Ms. Marchon……….……….4301

Staff Development Days No School for Students Friday, February 14, 2014 Monday, May 19, 2014

Special Education Facilitator Michele Lorig……………….……….4032 Registrar…….……………………..4065 Health Office………….…………….4022

Parent Advisory Committee Meeting

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Library……………………..……...4025

November 14, 2013 at 10:00AM

Cafeteria……………...…….………4012

December 12, 2013 at 10:00AM & 5:00 PM January 9, 2014 at 10:00AM

Now is the time for elementary and secondary students to submit their application to the Magnet and Career & Technical Academies for the 2014 -2015 school year. Magnet schools offer parents a choice in education. In Magnet/CTA programs, students develop their special talents while enhancing their learning capacities. Academics are always the primary focus on all CCSD campuses.

The counseling department had a wonderful celebration for the outstanding students at K.O. The students who earned straight A's, straight O's, A/B honor roll status or had perfect attendance were recognized and given a certificate. These exceptional student enjoyed submarine sandwiches, chips and ice cream sundaes. We have many talented and motivated students at K.O. and we enjoy celebrating their 1st quarter accomplishments. Keep up the good work!

All students wishing to attend a Magnet/CTA school must submit an application. Knudson students already in the Magnet Program need not reapply. Paper applications are available in the main office of the school or you can apply online at: http://magnetappp.ccsd.net. 5th grade applicants who will be in 6th grade for the 2014-2015 school year must submit a copy of their 2013 first trimester report card. Applications are due Monday, February 3, 2014, at 3:00 p.m. in the Magnet Office located next to South East CTA at 5708 Mountain Vista Street.

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BICYCLE SAFETY Students are encouraged to walk and/or ride their skateboards or bicycles to and from school. This encourages healthy behaviors and will reduce the traffic congestion around K.O. Knudson Middle School. Students riding bicycles or skateboards must abide by these rules:

NO riding bicycles or skateboards on K.O. Knudson Middle School campus or in the quad

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NO riding bicycles or skateboards in the Staff Parking lot.

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NO riding bicycles or skateboards in the Bus Lanes.

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-Bicyclists should always wear a helmet, and walk their bike across busy streets, through the crosswalks. NRS 484B.763-Application

of traffic laws to person riding bicycle or electric bicycle. Every person riding a bicycle or an electric bicycle upon a roadway has all of the rights and is subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle. Riding a bicycle or skateboard in the crosswalk is unsafe for others walking.

Students riding bicycles or skateboards in the crosswalk may distract others, creating a safety hazard by demanding unnecessary attention. Students are expected to respect all school officials and/or crossing guards at appropriate intersections.

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Look out! KO Knudson has several cougars on the prowl. What are they hunting? Questionable writing practices and poor math skills. And if they have their way, no one will escape KO with these deficits still intact. With the help of Ms. Prock and Ms. Odom, KO Knudson has a staff of 33 amazing peer/teachers who run writing and math labs during PAWS. These ambitious students provide tutoring to struggling students in writing and math and help prepare them for the Nevada Writing Proficiency Exam and the upcoming CRTs. When asked why they do it, a small group of students who were speaking for the group explained. "I want to help this generation of kids and future generations to come the way I was helped. It's like paying it forward." Another student told us the peer/teachers want to help students "meet the standard because it will help them with everything. Where a teachers can't always sit down with one student at a time, the peer/tutors can and it helps." "Every student deserves an education. Every human being on this planet deserves to receive some sort of knowledge.... We want to help with that. It's a crazy world and we all need to be prepared for it." So who are these amazing cougars? Meet... Harleigh Brown Jessica Caigoy Taraneka Carroll Mollie Decker Haley Fish Yesenia Guzman Apia Hickman Sedona Howard Angelica Lim Brianna Mathre Nikki Molina Selena Montoya Rowan Morris Nestor Bermudez Robles Sarah Rojas Vilma Ruiz Nicole Silva-Barnbeck Ana Solano Dasia Stewart Morgan Wasik Nikki Willick Haley Yeckes

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Do you like to bowl, sing or dance or maybe your tastes lean more towards basketball, golf or cross country. Perhaps you always wanted to learn to play chess or build sets. Well, KO has clubs and activities for all interests. Make friends and memories. Remember, one of the best ways to enjoy middle school is to be involved. Please check in the front office for a list of active clubs and activities.

Dear Parent: We in the Clark County School District (CCSD) place a high priority on protecting the safety of our students and employees. In emergency situations, if everyone knows what to do, all involved can Stay Calm and Stay Safe. This letter will inform you of how you and your child can stay safe in an emergency. The CCSD Crisis Response Plan includes the following elements: * A detailed plan, coordinated with national, state and county emergency action plans, with detailed procedures for protecting the welfare of students during an emergency event. * School based and District-wide Crisis Teams, integrated with community emergency and mental health resources. * Site-Based Crisis Plans, including drills for Evacuation, Soft Lockdown, Hard Lockdown, Shelter-in-Place, Reverse Evacuation, and plans for other potential emergency situations. * School–based and District-wide Health Services, integrated with community health and medical resources. * A reunification site to reunite parents and students if off-school site evacuation is necessary. All community media outlets will communicate site of reunification immediately after confirmation of need for reunification offsite. As the parent of a Clark County student, you are a vital part of our plans to protect your child. You can assist the various school police and fire personnel, or others engaged in the protection of your child and others by remaining calm and following the steps outlined below.

BEFORE A CRISIS * Practice family crisis response at home: have a plan and supplies organized, and discuss remaining calm and asking for help when needed. * Make sure the school has updated information regarding your child, including contact names and numbers and your child’s medical history. * Discuss with your child the school’s rules during drills for fire and other emergencies. Be sure your child understands correct procedures and that they take the drills seriously. * Teach your child to stay with school staff and follow their directions. * Tell your child NOT to try to contact you by cellular phone or land line, thus allowing communication channels to remain open for emergency responders. * Tell your child that you will remain at work or home and watch for information from CCSD Media and Parent Link as to where and when you and your child can reunite. * Assure your child that the school staff will follow procedures to keep them safe. K.O.

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.DURING A CRISIS * Stay calm and do not come to the school so emergency responders can complete their mission. * Keep phone lines free so school personnel and community responders can communicate with each other. * Listen for information from CCSD over TV, radio, Parent Link, or the internet as this information will help you reunite your child in an orderly and safe manner. * Make sure you bring legal identification (driver’s license or passport) to the designated reunification site (may be at a location other than the school). * For the safety of your child, students will not be released to anyone who is: 1. Not listed on the enrollment form as a parent or guardian or 2. Who is on the enrollment form but has no identification.

WHEN YOU REUNITE WITH YOUR CHILD * Be a model of Calm, Control, and Comfort: let your child know you will protect them. * Listen to your child and watch for temporary changes in behavior like being clingy or angry, having trouble sleeping, acting younger, or acting scared. * Seek assistance for negative behavior changes that persist after two weeks: you may need to contact your child’s school, your family doctor, or community counselors/psychologists. * Keep in contact with your child’s school and follow recommendations from CCSD and community experts. We in CCSD take pride in responding to the needs of our students and employees. Training and awareness activities continue in all areas of crisis response and school safety in an effort to stay current with national, state and county response plans. We appreciate your efforts in doing all you can to help us protect your child in an emergency. Sincerely, Monica Cortez, Principal

Estimados Padres: Nosotros en el Distrito Escolar del Condado de Clark (CCSD) tenemos como prioridad principal la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y empleados. En casos de emergencia, todas las personas involucradas podrían mantenerse Calmadas y a Salvo, si todos siguiéramos las indicaciones de lo que debemos de hacer. Esta carta le informará sobre como usted y su hijo(a) pueden mantenerse a salvo en caso de emergencia. El Plan de Acción de Emergencia de CCSD incluye los siguientes elementos: * Un plan detallado y coordinado con los planes de acción de emergencia nacional, estatal y del condado, con procedimientos específicos para proteger el bienestar de estudiantes durante una situación de emergencia. * Equipos de Crisis ubicados en las Escuelas y por todo el distrito, unificados con las respuestas de la comunidad en emergencias y recursos de salud mental. * Planes de Crisis Individuales en cada escuela, incluyendo simulacros de incendios, cierres de emergencia y refugios en el lugar para otros desastres de mayor magnitud. * Servicios de salud ubicados en la Escuela y en todo el Distrito, agrupados con la salud de la comunidad y recursos médicos. * Un punto de reunión para reunir a los padres y estudiantes en caso de que se necesite una evacuación fuera de la escuela. Todos los medios de comunicación de la comunidad informarán el lugar de reunificación inmediatamente después de la confirmación de la necesidad de un punto de reunión fuera de la escuela. Como padre de un estudiante del Condado de Clark, usted es una parte vital en nuestros planes para proteger a su hijo(a). Usted puede ayudar al personal de seguridad o de rescate, involucrados en la protección de su hijo(a), permaneciendo calmado y siguiendo los pasos señalados a continuación.

ANTES DE UNA CRISIS * En el hogar, practiquen en familia las reacciones ante crisis: tengan organizado un plan de evacuación y provisiones, y comenten que hay que tener calma y pedir ayuda cuando sea necesario. * Asegúrese de que la escuela tiene la información de su hijo(a) actualizada, incluyendo nombres de contacto y números, así como el historial médico de su hijo(a). * Comente con su hijo(a) las reglas de la escuela durante simulacros de incendio y otras emergencias; asegúrese de que su hijo(a) entiende los procedimientos correctos y que al igual tomen estos procedimientos con seriedad. * Enseñe a su hijo(a) a permanecer con el personal de la escuela y a seguir sus instrucciones. * Diga a su hijo(a) que NO intente comunicarse con usted a través del teléfono celular o de alguna línea fija, de este

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DURANTE UNA CRISIS * Usted tiene que mostrar una identificación oficial (licencia de conducir, pasaporte). * Permanezca calmado y no se dirija hacia la escuela y así los equipos de servicios y de emergencia puedan completar su misión. * Mantenga las líneas telefónicas desocupadas para que el personal y los equipos de servicios comunitarios se puedan comunicar unos con otros. * Esté pendiente de la información de CCSD a través de la televisión, radio, Parent Link, o Internet: estainformación le ayudará a reunirse con su hijo(a) de una manera organizada y segura. * Por la seguridad de su hijo(a), los estudiantes no se entregaran a alguien que: 1. No esté registrado como Padre Titular o Tutor. 2. Quien aun estando registrado, pero que no cuente con ninguna identificación.

CUANDO SE REUNA CON SU HIJO(A) * Sea un modelo de Calma, Control y Consuelo: haga saber a su hijo(a) que usted lo protegerá. * Escuche a su hijo(a) y esté al pendiente de cambios temporales de comportamiento: comportarse de manera poco independiente o enojado, tener dificultad para dormir, comportarse como si fuera más pequeño o comportarse con miedo. * Busque ayuda para los cambios negativos en la conducta que persistan después de dos semanas: tal vez tenga que comunicarse con la escuela de su hijo(a), con su doctor de cabecera, o con los consejeros/ psicólogos de la comunidad. * Manténgase en contacto con la escuela de su hijo(a) y siga las recomendaciones de CCSD y la de los expertos de la comunidad. Nosotros en CCSD nos sentimos orgullosos de responder a las necesidades de nuestros estudiantes y empleados. Las actividades de capacitación y conocimiento continúan en todas las aéreas del manejo/ control de crisis y seguridad escolar esforzándonos para estar al día con los planes de control nacional, estatal y del condado. Les agradecemos sus esfuerzos de hacer todo lo posible para ayudarnos a proteger a su hijo(a) en una situación de emergencia. Sinceramente. Monica Cortez, Director

Labor Day Labor Day is observed on the first Monday in September. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City. On June 28, 1894, Congress passed an act making the first Monday in September of each year a legal holiday in the District of Columbia and the territories. Labor Day is celebrated in cities and towns across the United States with parades, picnics, barbecues, fireworks displays, and other public gatherings.

Nevada Day Nevada Day commemorates the admission of the state of Nevada into the union on October 31, 1864. Nevadans approved the state’s Constitution in September of 1864, and the constitution was sent by telegraph to President Lincoln over two days on October 26 and 27, 1864. At the time, it was the longest telegraph ever sent at 16,543 words. Proclamation of statehood for Nevada was then made official on October 31, 1864, admitting Nevada to the Union and making it the thirty-sixth state of the United States of America. The first known observance of Nevada Day, originally known as Admission Day, was by the Pacific Coast Pioneer society during the 1870s. It was not until 1933 that the state legislature designated October 31 as Nevada Day and a state holiday. In 2000, the Nevada Legislature decided to celebrate the holiday on a Friday. Nevada Day is now observed on the last Friday in October.

Veterans Day World War I, known at the time as The Great War, officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France. However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of “the war to end all wars.” An Act approved on May 13, 1938, made the 11th of November a legal holiday—a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated and known as Armistice Day. Armistice Day was primarily a day set aside to honor veterans of World War I, but in 1954, after World War II had required the greatest mobilization of soldiers, sailors, Marines, and airmen in the Nation’s history, the Act of 1938 was amended by striking out the word "Armistice" and inserting in its place the word "Veterans." With the approval of this legislation (Public Law 380) on June 1, 1954, November 11th became a day to honor American veterans of all wars.

Thanksgiving Day Following the Mayflower’s arrival at Plymouth Rock on December 11, 1620, the Pilgrims suffered the loss of 46 of their original 102 colonists. With the help of 91 Native Americans, the remaining Pilgrims survived the bitter winter and went on to a bountiful harvest in 1621. In celebration, a traditional English harvest festival lasting three days brought the Pilgrims and Native Americans to unite in a “thanksgiving” observance. George Washington proclaimed this event a national holiday in 1789, Abraham Lincoln proclaimed Thanksgiving to be the last Thursday in November in 1863, and Congress sanctioned it as a legal holiday in 1941.

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Día del Trabajo El primer lunes de septiembre se celebra el Día del Trabajo. Constituye un tributo anual a nivel nacional sobre las contribuciones que han hecho los trabajadores para fortalecer, prosperar y el bienestar del país. El primer Día del Trabajo que se celebró fue el martes, 5 de septiembre de 1882, en la ciudad de Nueva York. El 28 de junio de 1894, el Congreso aprobó una ley haciendo que el primer lunes de septiembre de cada año se convirtiera en día festivo obligatorio en el Distrito de Colombia y sus territorios. El Día del Trabajo se celebra en ciudades y pueblos a lo largo de los Estados Unidos con desfiles, días de campo, carme asada a la parrilla, exhibiciones de fuegos artificiales y otro tipo de reuniones públicas. Día de Nevada La conmemoración del Día de Nevada se debe a la admisión del estado de Nevada a la unión el 31 de octubre de 1864. Los residentes de Nevada aprobaron la Constitución del estado en septiembre de 1864, y la constitución fue enviada al presidente Lincoln por medio del telégrafo en el lapso de dos días el 26 y 27 de octubre de 1864. En aquella época fue el telegrama enviado más largo que se hubiera enviado con 16,543 palabras. Entonces el 31 de octubre de 1864 se proclamó oficialmente la independencia o condición de estado para Nevada, admitiendo al estado a la Unión y convirtiéndose en el estado treinta y seis de los Estados Unidos de Norte América. El primer día del que se tiene conocimiento de la conmemoración del Día de Nevada, originalmente conocida como Día de la Admisión, fue durante los años 1870 por la sociedad de Pioneros de la Costa del Pacífico. Y no fue sino hasta 1933 que la legislatura del estado designó el Día de Nevada como día festivo estatal el 31 de octubre. En el 2000, la Legislatura de Nevada decidió celebrar el día festivo un viernes, entonces el Día de Nevada hoy día se festeja el último viernes de octubre. Día de los Veteranos La Primera Guerra Mundial, en ocasiones conocida como la Gran Guerra, oficialmente terminó con la firma del Tratado de Versalles el 28 de junio de 1919, en el Palacio de Versalles fuera del pueblo de Versalles, Francia. Sin embargo, la guerra había terminado siete meses antes con un armisticio, o un cese de hostilidades temporal entre las naciones Aliadas y Alemania, y tuvo efecto a partir de la onceava hora del onceavo día del onceavo mes. Por esa razón, el 11 de noviembre de 1918, es generalmente considerado como al final de “la guerra que terminó con todas las guerras”. Una Ley aprobada el 13 de mayo de 1938, convirtió al 11 de noviembre como día festivo oficial—un día dedicado a la causa de la paz mundial y de ahí celebrado y conocido como Día del Armisticio. Principalmente El Día del Armisticio se había separado para honrar a los veteranos de la Primera Guerra Mundial, pero en 1954, después de que en la Segunda Guerra Mundial se necesitó la mayor movilización conocida en la historia de la Nación tanto de soldados, marineros, Marinos y aviadores, se modificó la Ley de 1938 omitiendo la palabra “Armisticio” e insertando en su lugar la palabra “Veteranos”. Con la aprobación de esta legislatura (Ley Pública 380) el 1 de junio de 1954, el 11 de noviembre se convirtió en un día para honrar a los veteranos americanos de todas las guerras. Día de Acción de Gracias Después de que llegó el barco inglés Mayflower a Plymouth Rock el 11 de diciembre de 1620, los peregrinos sufrieron la pérdida de 46 de sus 102 colonos originales. Con la ayuda de 91 nativos americanos, el resto de los peregrinos sobrevivió un crudo inverno teniendo después una cosecha abundante en 1621. En celebración, una fiesta tradicional Inglesa de la vendimia que dura tres días reunió a los Peregrinos y a los nativos americanos en una celebración de “Acción de Gracias”. En 1789, George Washington proclamó este evento como día festivo nacional, y en 1863 Abraham Lincoln proclamó el día de Acción de Gracias el último jueves de noviembre, y en 1941 el Congreso lo declaró como día festivo oficial.

November November 4 Monday Staff Development Day—No School for Students November 7 Thursday Voices of Vegas Film Festival 6:30 p.m. November 11 Monday Veteran’s Day—No School November 12 Tuesday Report Cards Distributed November 14 Thursday Phantom Tollbooth Jr Performance 2:15 p.m. November 15 Friday Phantom Tollbooth Jr Performance 6:30 p.m. November 16 Saturday Phantom Tollbooth Jr Performance 1:30 p. m. November 19 Tuesday Magnet Open House 5:30 p.m. November 20 Wednesday Mariachi/Folklorico Concert 6:30 p.m. November 22 Friday Talent Show 2:15 p.m. November 26 Tuesday Family Arts Integration Night 4:00 p.m. November 28 Thursday Thanksgiving Day—No School November 29 Friday Family Day—No School December December 5 Thursday Dance Concert 6:30 p.m. December 6 Friday Dance Concert 6:30 p.m. December 10 Tuesday Band Concert 6:30 p.m. December 12 Thursday Band Concert 6:30 p.m. December 16 Monday Orchestra Concert 6:30 p.m. December 17 Tuesday Orchestra Concert 6:30 p.m. December 18 Wednesday Choir Concert 6:30 p.m. December 19 Thursday Choir Concert 6:30 p.m. December 23—January 5, 2014 Winter Break—No School January January 6, 2014

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