What has Mrs. Kaminski SO SURPRISED?!? Check out today's daily announcement video to find out!

National Wildlife Day, founded in 2005, serves to bring awareness of endangered animals nationally as well as globally, that need to be preserved and rescued from their demise each year, but also to acknowledge zoos and outstanding animal sanctuaries globally for everything they do to help preserve this planet's animals and educate the public about conservation - especially to children....our animal's future caretakers and conservationists. 

This day, formerly celebrated and observed on September 4th, has added the date of February 22nd, to honor the memory and birthday of Wildlife Warrior, Steve Irwin.

Feb 22, 1979 - Frank E. Peterson Jr. named the first black general in the Marine Corps.

Benjamin O. Davis, Jr. followed in the footsteps of his trailblazing father as the first black general in the U.S. Air Force. He was born in Washington, D.C. on December 18, 1912, fully committed to a military career. He entered West Point Military Academy in 1932 and graduated thirty-fifth out of a class of 276 in 1936. After graduating from the Academy he was assigned to the 24th Regiment then stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia.

At a time when there were serious doubts that blacks had the mental capacity to fly airplanes, he later joined a small number of African Americans in the first flying training program for blacks at Tuskegee, Alabama. His pace-setting achievements led him to command the famed 99th Pursuit Squadron and later the 332nd Fighter Group in World War II. Beginning as an unwelcome addition to the Air Force, black pilots under the leadership of Colonel Davis established an enviable record of flying 15,000 sorties, shooting down 111 enemy planes, and destroying or damaging 273 aircraft on the ground. White bomber pilots who once shunned the black fighter group as escorts quickly had a change of heart. The 332nd Fighter Group never lost a single escorted bomber in the group’s 200 missions.

Benjamin Davis Jr. who was awarded the Silver Star and Distinguished Flying Cross following World War II served at the Pentagon and in several overseas posts. In the Korean Conflict, he commanded the 51st Fighter-Interceptor Wing and flew an F-86. In May 1965, Benjamin Davis Jr. was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-General. General Davis retired in 1970 after 37 years of military service. In 1998, President Bill Clinton awarded General Davis with a fourth star raising him to the rank of full general. Benjamin O. Davis, Jr. died on July 4, 2002, at the age of 89 and was interred at Arlington National Cemetery.

Remember to check out KM's Unity Club’s posting about past and present black leaders on their Instagram story! Follow @kmhs_unity_club on Instagram.

LAST WEEK TO ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK! Events may be canceled, but we will still tell the story of this historic year through the voices of our students. It is going to be GREAT!  

 

Please order your book by Friday, February 26th. You can place your order online at jostensyearbooks.com. Don’t miss out on your last chance to guarantee and personalize a 2021 yearbook. 

 

If you have already purchased a book, thank you! This year’s book is one you won’t want to miss!

Auditions for KM Drama Club's Spring production of Escape the Dawn will be Wednesday, March 4 after school! Come be a part of this exciting new play that tells the story of amazing Allied pilots on a secret mission during WWII!

Check out details linked HERE or contact Ms.Kean with questions. 

The audience loved the two short plays and were amazed at what this mighty crew of 4 actors, 4 crew members, 2 writers, and 1 student director created in JUST 2 DAYS! 

Online access to the performances will be available on the KM Drama Club webpage later this week. 

Bootcamp Theatre Participants:

Student Director: Kyra M.

Actors: Alyssa P., Faith S., Jane J., Connor P.

Crew: Kayla P., Julie S., Aubrey B., Cory B.

Writers: J. S., Cory B.

Faculty Director: Ms. Kean

The weekend started with a 77-43 WIAA Tournament victory over South. A strong team defensive effort propelled the Lasers. Drew W. (FR) led the balanced attack with 19 pts, Jackson V. (SR) 16 pts, Logan K. 12 (SR) pts, and Matt W. (JR) 9 pts.

Then KM had an exciting late rally to defeat Mukwonago 63-62 to advance to Sectionals! Jackson V. led the way with 21 pts, Drew W. tossed in 12 pts with Logan K. and Matt W. adding 11 pts each.

A special shoutout to our Seniors (Jackson V., Trey K., Jack H. 2, and Nolan G. 5) on an outstanding regular season!! Thanks for your leadership in this unusual season.

On to the Sectionals this Thursday at Arrowhead - Good Luck!!!

REMINDER - All boys interested in joining the KM Boys Golf Team please email Coach Sams by THIS WEEK Wednesday, February 24th at deckbro@sbcglobal.net to sign up for tryouts.

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Adopted on March 30, 1955. The musky, was recommended as the state fish because of the dominance of Wisconsin muskies in competition over the years. The trout was also suggested but failed to pass because it wasn't nearly as popular as the musky.

A welcome sign of the coming spring, the red-breasted robin won the hearts of school children across the state, who voted to name it the state bird in the 1926-1927 school year.

According to the US Census, (rounding up), the state population of Wisconsin on July 1, 2019, was 5,822,434.

Congratulations to Ava S., Claire M., and Waylon M. who were our student winners this week. 

Congratulations to Mr. Matt Forbes who was our staff winner this week!

Review the parking regulations outlined in the student handbook on page 24 to keep them fresh in your minds. Violations of the parking regulations may result in the loss of a parking permit, or towed and/or ticketed vehicles.

Please make sure you are bringing your own masks to school, and wearing them properly!

Be sure to follow your classroom cleaning expectations to help us all stay as safe as possible!

Our bubblers are turned off, but the refill stations are still on. Remember to bring your reusable water bottles to stay hydrated!

Please remember to wear your student ID every day, and at all times while you are in school. It is very important that you use those IDs (examples: lunchroom, signing in and out, etc.) so we reduce any unnecessary contact.

Please stay 6 feet or more apart, and do NOT leave your Advisory to seek face-to-face help, instead, use google meet to work with your teachers.

Hold the delivered pickles, hold the lettuce, anything outside the school cafeteria or your home-prepared meal does upset us.

Parents/guardians and students are asked not to bring/deliver food or beverages from any outside commercially prepared eating establishments to school to be consumed by students during their regular mealtimes, or any school hours.

It is noted in the student handbook that food from area restaurants will not be accepted during the school day. In addition, in our August 14, 2020 campus welcome back letter, we mentioned “Special food deliveries will not be allowed during the school day. Special deliveries sent to the school will be sent back with the person delivering the food, and will not be accepted or delivered to the student. When a parent/guardian needs to drop off a delivery for a student, the parent/guardian must communicate that to the student. Students will not be called down to the office to pick up their delivery. They will be required to pick it up during passing time or during their lunch break. Students will be required to turn the product over to office staff for disposal upon entering the building and will then be sent to class.