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Newsletter 10/24/25

Posted Date: 10/24/25 (4:00 PM)

2025-2026

Newsletter

2025-2026

A Note of Thanks

Thank you to all who attended the Student-Led Conferences (SLCs) on Thursday night!

It was truly great to see our students sharing their learning journeys with their families and highlighting the academic progress they've made so far this year.

Your partnership in their education is invaluable.
 

SICA Testing-Oct 27th & 30th

The SICA (Summative Interim Comprehensive Assessment) is an optional assessment in Idaho that is part of the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) Comprehensive Assessment System.

The primary purpose of the SICA is progress monitoring and informing instruction throughout the school year.

Why the SICA?
Guide Teaching and Learning: The results provide teachers, students, and parents with information about student academic progress. This data helps educators identify students' strengths and weaknesses and make mid-year adjustments to curriculum and instructional strategies.
 

Red Ribbon Week

Red Ribbon Week is next week! Join us in promoting a drug-free life by participating in our themed dress-up days!

Below are the dress-up days for the week. Please be sure to review and follow the school guidelines for all dress-up days to ensure a fun and safe environment for everyone!
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A Halloween-themed school dress code poster with spooky decorations.
 
Veteran's Day
 

Halloween Activities this Weekend

Kuna Chamber of Commerce - "Trunk or Treat"
  • Friday, October 24 | 5:00–7:00 PM Behind Kuna City Hall along the Greenbelt PLUS: Stay after for the showing of Hocus Pocus with FREE popcorn from Kuna Parks & Rec!
  • What to Expect:
  • 30+ Decorated trunks and LOTS of candy
  • Food trucks & hot drinks
  • Tunnel of Terror by Henesel Phelps (FREE & open to all ages!)
  • Music, community fun, and spooky vibes - Stick around for Hocus Pocus after the trunks close!

PARKING REMINDER – IMPORTANT!
NO PUBLIC PARKING is allowed in the Sandstone Plaza parking lot.

This lot is for active business customers only.
B Vehicles parked there may be towed at the discretion of the businesses operating in that plaza.

Please park in approved public parking areas around downtown and walk to the event. Arrive early for best parking

ZOO Boise - "Boo at the Zoo"
  • Dates: Saturday, October 25 & Sunday, October 26, 2025.
  • Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm (last admission at 4:00 pm)
  • Trick-or-treat candy stations, costume contests for all ages, face-painting, vendors, and special treats for the zoo animals.
  • Location: 355 Julia Davis Dr, Boise, ID 83702.

JUMP Boise - "Jump-or-Treat"
  • Date: Saturday, October 26, 2025.
  • Time: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
  • Free community event. The JUMP Park is transformed with large-scale inflatables and Halloween décor. Families (and kids) are encouraged to dress up in costumes, go through the event, and receive treats from participating nonprofits.

Treasure Valley Family YMCA - "Halloween Monster Mile & Freaky 5K"
  • Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025.
  • Time: 10:00 am start for Freaky 5K (Monster Mile follows shortly after)
  • A fun run for ages 4 +, in costume or neon/glow attire. Great way to get active and festive. 

Pumpkin Patches & Harvest Spots - Lowe Family Farmstead
  • Location: 2500 S Eagle Rd, Kuna, ID.
  • Activities: Pumpkin picking, hayrides, flower fields, corn maze

Note: These community events are shared for informational purposes only. The Kuna School District is not affiliated with or endorsing any specific business or event.
 

Kuna Education Foundation-Auction is Open

Please feel free to scan the QR code and vote for Synergy's Chef Basket.
Bidding For Kuna Education Foundation Basket is open!
 

Tutor.com

Tutor.com is an online service that connects students with live tutors to help them with schoolwork. Think of it like a library study room, but it's on the internet and you can get help any time of the day or night. It's designed to give students one-on-one help to understand tough subjects and finish their homework.
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SMS Yearbooks are on Sale Now

Yearbooks will be hardcover this year for $30 and will only be sold until January 27th.

You can purchase your yearbook on Walsworth
 

Feed it Foward-Donation Opportunity

🌟 Feed It Forward: Supporting Students, One Meal at a Time 🌟
✨ No child should go hungry. No child should be shamed. ✨
A Feed It Forward program allows community members to make financial contributions to cover student meal debt or negative balances, ensuring every child has access to a healthy meal.

💡 How It Works
1. 🍎 Donation
Community members, parents, or organizations donate funds through the school’s online meal payment system LINQ when adding funds to your student account or you can drop off cash or check at the district office or the office at Fremont Middle School indicating it’s for Synergy Middle School.
2. 🤝 Fund Application
Donations are applied to reduce or eliminate student meal debt.
3. 🏫 No Stigma
Students receive meals without being denied food or experiencing “lunch shaming.” When students come through the breakfast or lunch line and don't have the funds to cover the cost of their meal the cashier can choose to use the school’s account.
4. 🍎Using the Account
No Al A Carte purchases. Students will only be able to use the school account for full meals and not individual items (ex. An extra piece of pizza, an extra roll, or an extra cookie.
No Second Meals. Second meals on a student account are charged at the adult price. Allowing students to purchase second meals on the school account will deplete the account more quickly. 

❤️ Why It’s Important
✅ Combats Hunger – Ensures all students receive nutritious meals, regardless of ability to pay.
✅ Community Support – Gives community members a way to directly support local schools.
✅ Addresses Meal Debt – Helps schools manage outstanding balances.
✅ Reduces Lunch Shaming – Promotes a positive, supportive school environment.

🙌 Get Involved Today!
Your contribution makes a direct difference for children in your community.
Together, we can feed it forward.
 
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Upcoming Events

October 2025
10/25 🤼‍♂️Nampa Dawg Duels @ Nampa HS @ 9:00am
10/27 ✏️SICA Testing (All Grades)
10/27 🏀7th Basketball @ Sage Valley @ 4:15pm
10/27 🏀8th Basketball vs. Sage Valley @ 4:15pm
10/28 🤼‍♂️Wrestling @ TVCS (St. Joes) @ 4:15pm
10/29 🏀7th Basketball vs Vallivue @ 4:15pm
10/29 🏀8th Basketball @ Vallivue @ 4:15pm
10/30 ✏️SICA Testing (All Grades)
10/30 🤼‍♂️Wrestling @ FMS vs. Mountain Home @ 4:15pm
 
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