Ponderosa Middle School

Snowflake Mile! Race Day: Thursday, December 7th. Runners please arrive before 6:40 pm Where: In front of the Klamath County Museum

Please join us for the Ponderosa Choir and Orchestra concert on December 12th at 7:00 pm in the Ponderosa gym!

Upcoming Winter Wonderland Dance! December 8th from 5:30pm-7:00pm

Come and enjoy music from our awesome band students! December 14th from 7:00pm-8:00pm

Look to see what is going on at Klamath Falls City Schools in the latest edition of KFCS Friday News Flash here: https://www.smore.com/g76ct

Look through the following image attached regarding Ponderosa Bobcat Bucks and our Holiday Store.

The 25th annual Snowflake Mile will be Dec. 7. Pre-register by 12/4/2023. All proceeds will go to Klamath Union High School cross country and track and field teams. Look through the flyer for more information here: https://5il.co/292vz

The Ponderosa PTO cordially invites you to join us on a private tour of the Klamath Community College’s new Apprenticeship Center so we can learn more about the educational opportunities available for our kids. It would mean the world to us if you, the administration and parents, came out in support. When: November 6th Where: Klamath Community College’s new Apprenticeship Center (Building 10, 7390 South 6th Street, Klamath Falls) Time: 6PM What to Bring: Your appetite! The PTO is providing a delicious chili feed for all teachers and parents. This new facility will help train Klamath students in industry-driven, high-quality trade programs and is a wonderful opportunity for teachers and parents to learn more about the educational opportunities available for our kids. The tour is a part of the PTO’s Parent Lecture and Networking Series, which offers free educational conversations featuring experts on a range of topics to equip Pondo parents and teachers with information, strategies, and support so we can help our children succeed. It is also an opportunity to build community.

Sign up for Ponderosa boys basketball today for 7th and 8th graders! Permission slips can be found in the Ponderosa main gym. Practice starts Monday, October 30.

Staff got their crazy socks on to sock it to bullying! Ponderosa students and staff wore their unique and silliest socks today. Ponderosa is doing this in honor of National Bullying Prevention Month. We want to advocate for others and prevent unfortunate events from happening. There is also a contest with this, and the winners win Bobcat Bucks.

Nightmare at the Fair Maze of Terror will be from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. October 30 at the Klamath County Fairgrounds. The event will be put on by Klamath Union Digital Media. Look through the flyer for more information along with a link for a promo video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2wkJaGEeQQ

Nightmare at the Fair Maze of Terror will be from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. October 30 at the Klamath County Fairgrounds. The event will be put on by Klamath Union Digital Media. Look through the flyer for more information along with a link for a promo video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2wkJaGEeQQ

You Matter to Klamath Suicide Prevention Video Contest is now open. Look through the flyer for contest information and visit the link for contest rules and details: https://www.canva.com/design/DAFuKCQL4IY/qvqVc63vgQCqbEFK1hBunw/view?utm_content=DAFuKCQL4IY&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer

Look through the following information about the Pelbob Wreslting Club for any student in kindergarten through eighth grade. Wrestling Club!! Pelbob Wrestling Club is starting their 2023-24 season. This club is open to all kids from K - 8th grade. We will split practices based on need for space and to accommodate skill level if needed. WHO IS THE CLUB FOR: Anyone (male or female) interested in learning how to wrestle are welcome. COST: FREE (USA wrestling card required to compete in tournaments) LOCATION: KU wrestling room, in the fieldhouse (down by the track/football field on Spring St.) TIME: Beginner/Novice (All Ages): Monday, Wednesday 6 – 7:30pm Experienced (All Ages): Wednesday, Thursday (same time) PRACTICE ATTIRE: Gym shorts and T-shirt (NO V-NECK SHIRTS OR SLEVELESS SHIRTS) CLEAN Gym shoes or wrestling shoes. Please no metal buttons, zippers, jewelry, or jeans. We will officially start October 9th. Please come and check us out if you’re interested! We will need proof of insurance to participate. Coaches: Adam Hensley, Nicolas Phair USA Wrestling Club Charter #2655001 If you have any questions, please call or text Adam Hensley at 541-362-6559, or email at pelbobwrestling@gmail.com

Photos from last week: Seventh grade chemistry students analyzing their mixtures to determine the substances found in our "mystery mixture."

Hear from Miss Klamath Union on the potato festival, the Blazers visit Mills and Pondo in this week's KFCS Friday News Flash: https://www.smore.com/hzfds

Dear Parents, Guardians, and KFCS Members, Klamath Union High School is ramping up Pelican Flight Crew for this school year. This is a great deal to get your child involved with KU Athletics for a reasonable price! This special crew is for future KU Student Athletes currently attending Elementary and Middle School. Membership lasts all school year and grants access to all KUHS athletic games providing the student is wearing their Flight Crew Shirt and has a parent or guardian present at the game. Further details are in the attached flyer. If you would like to sign up you can do so in person at any KU Home game or click here to sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSpJdAIuyWZoz-WTSkqm3gVipKxm5fsEhWCk1OT3uj3qgMZw/viewform. Flyer link: https://5il.co/257w3

KUHS Flight Crew Presents: Cheer Camp Crystal Canal 🏕️. Register Today @ https://forms.gle/S5kVBhc8p5nDhDnj6. $40 - Camp Shirt, Bow, Pom’s. Cheer Camp Registration ends October 6th, 2023. Camp Registration is $40 which includes cheer camp shirt, bow, and poms! Please make payments to Klamath Union Front Office - Memo: Cheer Camp Registration. One registration PER child! Registration payment is non-refundable but may be transferred to another student. Cheer Camp Registration link: https://forms.gle/S5kVBhc8p5nDhDnj6. Contact Information: Tel: 541.331.6904 Email: kuhscheerleading@gmail.com

Klamath Falls City Schools is asking for your input through ThoughtExchange. We want to hear from you regarding student dress code. We will utilize the input of KFCS staff, students, parents and community members to make decisions on student dress code in the future. The ThoughtExchange will run Tuesday, Sept. 12 through Tuesday, Sept. 26, and end at midnight. Follow the link to participate in this ThoughtExchange: https://tejoin.com/scroll/276295192

The first week of school at KFCS is in the books. A lot happened in the first week of school. Stay up to date at KFCS and find the first edition of KFCS Friday News Flash here: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2779/KFCS/3504084/Bus_Route_Information.pdf