The Wildcat Weekly - Jan. 9th

Posted Date: 01/09/26 (04:00 PM)

Welcome Back, Wildcats!

Welcome back, students and families! We hope your holiday break was restful and filled with special moments. After a full week back at school, our classrooms are buzzing with learning as we settle into routines and look ahead to a strong start to 2026. Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We’re excited for the growth, learning, and connections ahead this year!

Calendar Clarification

Hello Kuna Families,

We want to provide a quick clarification regarding next week's schedule. Thursday, Jan. 15, and Friday, Jan. 16, are early release days for students in grades 6-12 only. T

Secondary students will be dismissed early to complete their end-of-semester activities and finals. Grades K-5 will remain on their normal full-day schedule those days.

You may find the updated 2025-26 calendar and school year calendars for 2026-27 & 2027-29 on our website: https://www.kunaschools.org/calendar

Thank you!

Looking Ahead

JANUARY

January 14th - PTA Sweet Treats 🍭
January 14th - PTA Meeting
January 19th - NO SCHOOL (MLK Day)
January 23rd - Wildcat Pop-up 🐾

FEBRUARY

February 9th-13th - PTA Candy Gram Sales 🍭
February 11th - PTA Marcos Pizza Fundraiser
February 11th - PTA Meeting
February 16th - NO SCHOOL (Presidents Day)
February 27th - Wildcat Pop-up 🐾
February 27th - End of Trimester 2

Roaring Readers

It's that time of year again to kick off our Roaring Readers program!

Program Requirements:

To earn a free ticket to Roaring Springs, students must meet the following goals:

Kindergarten – 4th Grade: 600 minutes
5th Grade: 800 minutes

Students must return their completed reading logs to their teachers no later than March 13th.

🎨 2025-2026 Yearbook Cover Contest

It’s time to show off your creativity, Wildcats! We are looking for student artists to design the cover of this year's yearbook. This year's theme is "Watch us Bloom."

Contest Details:

Categories: * Front or Back Cover: Grades 3–5
Front or Back Cover: Grades K–2
Requirements: * Use a standard $8.5" \times 11"$ sheet of white, unlined paper.
Orientation must be vertical (portrait mode).
Use bold, bright colors (markers, crayons, or paint work best for scanning).
Art must be original—no tracing or use of copyrighted characters (e.g., Disney, Pokémon).
Mandatory Anonymity: To ensure fair judging, do not put your name on the front of the artwork. Please include your name, grade, and teacher on the back of your entry.

How to Enter:

Please submit your completed artwork to your teacher no later than Wednesday, January 28th. We can't wait to see how you bring the "Watch us Bloom" theme to life!

Spring Girls on the Run 🏃‍♀️

Registration opens January 5th!

Friday Celebrations

KINDERGARTEN

Miss Ekstrom → Eliza Steele
Mrs. Lewis → Jayden Mellor
Mrs. Nesbitt → Hazel Davenport

1ST GRADE

Ms. Doremus → Chloe Peterson
Mrs. Robbins → Landon Isaacson
Miss Guldager → Bear Sears

2ND GRADE

Miss Oberle → Gunner Berens
Miss Vance→ June Merkley
Miss Oltman → Alice Hare

3RD GRADE

Mrs. Davis → Preston Robbins
Ms. Skaggs → Crew McCammon
Mrs. Cunha → Cooper Sessions

4TH GRADE

Mrs. Burbank → Zaiah Van Ry Groat
Mrs. Jones → Layton Willis & Evie Cobb

5TH GRADE

Mrs. Kerkman → Analee Danniel
Mrs. Grayson → Marilyn Blackner
Mrs. Roberts → Kaycie Naughtin

January Photo Fun! 📸

Come Join Our Team

📣 We’re Hiring!

Crimson Point is currently looking to hire two CBRS (Community-Based Rehabilitation Services) positions. If you or someone you know is passionate about supporting students and making a positive impact in our school community, we’d love to have you apply!

Please help us spread the word!