Kucera Middle School
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Jennifer Cuevas, Principal
Jennifer Cuevas - KMS Principal
Greetings parents, students, and community members. My name is Jennifer Cuevas and I am the new Principal at Kucera Middle School in the Rialto Unified School District. It is with tremendous excitement and enthusiasm that I share this with you. The 2023-2024 school year marks my sixth year as an administrator in Rialto and my 17th year overall as an educator. I began my career as a middle school math teacher in 2006 and I have recently served this community as Assistant Principal at Carter High School and Eisenhower High School. This past school year I also worked as the Acting Principal at Carter High School. I am committed to supporting Kucera as we strive to be a middle school of exceptional distinction.
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Kucera Calendar 2023-2024
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CAASPP Testing this weekHello Families!
This week is the first week of CAASPP testing. See the attached flyer with more details but here are a couple of important pieces of information for a successful testing week.
- The dates are Wednesday, April 24th, Thursday, April 25th, Wednesday, May 1st, and Thursday, May 2nd.
- These testing days are minimum days from 8:00 to 12:35.
- All students will receive breakfast and lunch on testing days.
- Students will report to 1st period and if they have PE 1st period then they will report to their science teacher. All students will receive official notices of the testing location on Tuesday.
- ALL students need to bring their Chromebook and chargers on Tuesday before testing. All Chromebooks will be secured in the classroom for charge overnight.
- On testing days, students will need to leave their backpacks at home.
- There will be no Tutoring Hub after school on testing days.
- Positive attendance and excellent behavior during testing will be rewarded with Coyote Cash.
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Jennifer Cuevas
Kucera Middle School Principal
jcuevas@rialtousd.orgSummer School!
Attendance Incentives for this Week 4/22/24 to 4/26/24Hello families!
Last week we had a phenomenal increase in attendance. We reached 92.5% for the week, which increased by more than 2% from last week. Attendance is so important and ensures student success, and we appreciate all of your support.
Attendance class winners from last week! Reward is a 1st period sports party in the quad.Period 3 6th Grade
Ms. Toor 99% attendance
Period 2 7th Grade
Ms. Sullinger 97% attendance
Period 6 8th Grade
Ms. Hiett 98% attendance
This week's goal is 95% for the entire school on both CAASPP testing days. The reward is going to be a favorite pizza at lunch for all students.
Thank you for all the support with attendance!!!Coffee with the PrincipalThe next meeting is Tuesday, April 30, 2024.Coffee with the Principal at 9:00 AM. Please join us for updates and information as well as coffee and pastries.
Step-Up!Hello Kucera Parents!
We will have our step-up this Saturday and the following!, 4/20, 4/27
Parents, please take advantage of this from 8 to 12.This is the perfect time if students need to clear attendance, receive a Saturday school from the administration,Or recover from absences for the 8th-grade field trip.Thank you!
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Alianza Latina Meeting - April 18, 2024 - 6PM
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PARENT CONFERENCES
Hello Kucera Families!!
Please join us next week for Open House/Parent Conferences at Kucera. You will enter through the MPR and the event will be from 5:00-7:00 PM. We will be giving away scoops of ice cream and there will be a taco truck with items for sale.There is 1 attachment with this post. Click the link below to view the attachment.View Attachments View, Appreciate or Reply -
Eisenhower High School Winter Baseball Camp
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African American Parent Advisory Council (DAAPAC) meeting focused on scholarships and navigating the financial aid process.
Join us for the DAAPAC Meeting on April 4th!Posted by Rialto Unified School District on Friday, Mar 22 at 5:45 PM in District African American Parent Advisory Council (DAAPAC), Rialto Unified School District
Thursday, Apr 4, 6:15 PM - 7:45 pm
Dear RUSD Families,
We are excited to invite you to our upcoming District African American Parent Advisory Council (DAAPAC) meeting on Thursday, April 4, 2024!
Mark your calendars for another engaging meeting! Your presence and participation are highly valued. Please click here to RSVP by April 1 in order to reserve your meal at the meeting.
We are looking forward to seeing you there!
Date: Thursday, April 4, 2024
Time: 6:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Location: Cesar Chavez/Dolores Huerta Center for Education (324 N. Palm Ave., Rialto)
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All Things Kucera! We are a proud and Loud! Join The Pack!
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Kucera Middle School Extracurricular Eligibility "No Go" List Criteria
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Kucera Middle School PTA encourage our parents to be involved. Become a member a Kucera PTA member today!
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Kucera Middle School Black Student Union. Please join us!
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KMS Parent Conference
Hello Kucera Families!! Please join us next week for Open House/Parent Conferences at Kucera. You will enter through the MPR and the event will be from 5:00-7:00 PM. We will be giving away scoops of ice cream and there will be a taco truck with items for sale.
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Kucera Middle School AVID Program
Kucera Middle School AVID Program JOIN OUR PROGRAM AND ACHIEVE YOUR COLLEGE DREAMS! Now Accepting Applications.
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KMS Online Spirit Store
Visit our online spirit store to view new items as they are put up throughout the year and in case of flash sales because there is a flash sale going on NOW through this Friday on Hispanic Heritage shirts! We are working on getting items up there for Kindness, Anti-Bullying, Breast Cancer Awareness, and more so keep an eye out!
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SSC Meeting Dates
Kucera Families. School Site Council Meeting at 3:00 p.m. If you are interested in attending or joining the council, click on the attached link.
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KMS Coffee with the Principal
Welcome to Kucera. Agenda Items: Updates & Welcome, ASB Events, Informational Items, Kucera Strategic Plan, and Q & A.
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Rialto Newsletter for Parents Link
"The Parent Link," provides up-to-date news, stories and events throughout RUSD Schools.
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ID Badge Link
Need a replacement badge click on link. The importance of having a school ID badge can provide security, bus access, meals, and event access.
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EL TUTORING
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday in Room 22 from 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM, All subjects, All EL Students (This flier will be your pass. Need a new flier-go to room 22.) Attached is Secondary Reclassification Criteria 23-24. Reclassification is the process that determines whether an English Learner should be redesignated as a Fluent English Proficient (R-FEP). Reclassification relies on evidence demonstrating that the student has achieved a level of English proficiency comparable to that of average native speakers of English in the district, and is achieving and sustaining a level of academic achievement comparable with students whose native language is English. District reclassification policies and procedures are aligned with California Department of Education guidelines. Multiple criteria are utilized to establish that the student is ready to be reclassified:
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PTA
Hello Kucera Middle School Families! You are invited to attend the PTA meetings from 5:30-6:30pm. Come join us and learn all about our amazing PTA. In order to become a member and obtain voting abilities, please click on the link for more information.
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Vaccine/Vacunas
For students that will be entering 7th grade for the 2023 - 2024 school year. Para estudiantes que ingresaran en el ano escolar 2023-2024.
KMS Upcoming Events
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Saturday
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Tuesday
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May 4, 2024
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May 11, 2024
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May 18, 2024
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May 22, 2024
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SAC Health & RUSD offer school-based health clinic
SAC Health and Rialto Unified School District are holding a health clinic on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please click for more information.
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See Something, Say Something
The Rialto Unified School District wants to affirm its commitment to the safety and wellness of our students and staff. Students are encouraged to notify school staff when they are being bullied or harassed or suspect that another student is being victimized. In line with the District’s “See something, say something” policy, please click the link to report any incident.
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Mobile Communication Device Letter to Families
Rialto Unified School District staff, along with a team of students and parents, have updated the District’s Mobile Communication Device (e.g., cellphone) policy and identified actions to help students develop personal responsibility when using cellphones and/or social media. Please read this letter outlining the policy for our RUSD Families.
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Dress Code Letter to Families
Dress Code Letter to Families The student dress code at the Rialto Unified School District should serve to support all students in developing a body-positive self-image. All students are expected to adhere to the RUSD Student Dress and Grooming Policy 5132. Please click here to read this letter to RUSD Families outlining our dress code expectations for students.