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.

Kucera Calendar 2023-2024

LCAP Informational Meeting - Dec. 5, 5:30 PM - 324 N. Palm Ave., Rialto

Posted by Rialto Unified School District on Tuesday, Nov 28 at 5:30 PM in Rialto Unified School District

For more information, please contact Special Programs at (909) 879-6000, Ext. 2416 or khodgson@rialtousd.org

Para más información, favor de comunicarse con Programas Especiales al (909) 879-6000, Ext. 2416 o khodgson@rialtousd.org

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Hello Coyote Family! Kucera will be holding boy's & girl's Basketball Tryouts!
KMS Lunch Menu November 2023
All Things Kucera! We are a proud and Loud! Join The Pack!
November Calendar
Fall & Winter Holiday Closures 2023-2024
Kucera Middle School Extracurricular Eligibility "No Go" List Criteria
KMS Field Trip to Knott's Berry Farm!

November 6, 2023 Dear Coyote Families, Kucera Middle School has planned a school-wide field trip for December 14th, 2023, to Knott’s Berry Farm. The trip is open to all grade levels, but all students must meet the Extracurricular Activities Eligibility Requirements. The Eligibility Requirements are as follows: ● No suspensions within the quarter or within 30 days of the event ● No fines or outstanding balance on the student ASB account ● No violations of Behavior Contracts through the Intervention Office ● No more than 7 tardies for any given class period ● No more than 5 full day unexcused absences Tickets will be $80 and will be available for sale to all students at the ASB Office from November 8-17, permission slips required. Ticket sales are first come, first serve due to limited availability. Deadline to purchase tickets is November 17th by 3:00 pm, NO EXCEPTIONS! We will not be accepting any season passholder tickets for this trip. Notice: If your student has earned a Knott’s Berry Farm ticket through our Chocolate Fundraiser, they will be able to use this reward ticket for admission to Knott’s for this trip. If your student does not meet the eligibility requirements, they will not be allowed to participate in this trip. If a ticket has already been purchased, no refunds will be given. However, they will receive their ticket to attend Knott’s Berry Farm at a later date on their own time. Students attending this field trip will be leaving Kucera Middle School at 8:30am and are expected to return to campus at approximately 7:30-8pm. Please be on time in picking up your student from the horseshoe cutout, but be mindful not to block the entrance for the buses. It is required that students must ride the school bus to and from Kucera Middle School. There will be no parent pick-ups from Knott’s Berry Farm. Remember to bring necessary items to the theme park, such as a jacket and money for food and/or souvenirs. We will be attending rain or shine. To support Kucera and ensure your student’s success, please monitor your student’s attendance, citizenship, along with class and home assignments to reinforce proper academic behavior.

Thank you for your support! If you have any questions, please contact the ASB office. Mrs. Cuevas, Principal Mr. Davis, Assistant Principal Mrs. Nellon, Assistant Principal Mrs. Munoz & Ms. Broadston, ASB Advisors Jennifer Cuevas, Principal ♦ Nalik Davis, Assistant Principal ♦ Michelle Nellon, Assistant Principal 2140 W. Buena Vista Dr., Rialto, CA 92377 PH: 909-574-7044 FAX: 909-574-7046
Kucera Middle School PTA encourage our parents to be involved. Become a member a Kucera PTA member today!
Kucera Middle School Black Student Union. Please join us!

DAAPAC, District African American Parent Advisory Council

The District African American Parent Advisory Council (DAAPAC) would like to welcome everyone to a harvest-themed meeting on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at the Cesar Chavez/Dolores Huerta Center for Education (324 N. Palm Ave., Rialto, CA 92376). Please join us! Food will be served starting at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting begins at 6:15 p.m. We look forward to seeing everyone!

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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. Coffee with principal Cuevas has been cancelled this week...our next meeting will be January 24th

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KMS Parent Square

KMS Parent Square. School to home communication, news, and events.

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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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STEP-UP/Saturday School

Click on link to sign up

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Kucera Bus Locations

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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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Kucera Bell Schedule 2023 - 2024

Bell Schedule

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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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Parent Town Hall Meetings

Participate in the conversation of updates being made at the school.

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Free Tutoring!

Coyotes! Take advantage of free tutoring

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Think Together

Please Join Us For Our Superhero Themed Program Days!

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PBIS Rewards Page

Kucera PBIS Rewards Page, click on link for more information

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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.

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KMS Upcoming Events

Today

Coffee with principal Cuevas has been cancelled this week...our next meeting will be January 24th
Saturday

STEP- UP/Saturday School
January 20, 2024

STEP- UP/Saturday School
January 24, 2024

Coffee with Principal Cuevas
February 3, 2024

STEP- UP/Saturday School
February 21, 2024

Coffee with Principal Cuevas
February 24, 2024

STEP- UP/Saturday School

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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.

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