Dates to Remember
September
Wed, 30 Wellness Wednesday - wear your workout clothes!
October
Thur, 1 Early Release - students dismissed at 3:05 pm
Wed, 7 Wellness Wednesday - wear your workout clothes!
Thurs, 8 Early Release - students dismissed at 3:05 pm
Fri, 9 Virtual Day for All Students
Mon, 12 Virtual Day for All Students
Wed, 14 Wellness Wednesday - wear your workout clothes!
Thur, 15 Picture Make-up/Retake
Early Release - students dismissed at 3:05 pm
Conferences
Students or Staff in Quarantine: What Gets Communicated
We have fielded many, many questions from parents regarding what to expect from the district or school when there are positive cases of students or staff in a classroom or building. Hopefully this will help build your understanding of the how, what and why.
  • Students and staff are absent every day for a myriad of reasons. Some also leave school early, also for a myriad of reasons. Sometimes it is Covid related, sometimes it is not.
  • Parents will be notified directly by the school or district IF their child has been in close contact with someone that has tested positive.
  • Close Contact means being less than 6 feet for more than a total of 15 minutes/day (cumulative, does not have to be 15 minutes in a row)
  • The communication will take place as quickly as possible and will be accompanied with specific instructions on next steps to take.
  • In the cases of close contact, or when there is a suspicion that someone may be positive, or someone has to be in quarantine for any Covid related reason; the school and district will NOT be communicating this to other families, even if they are in the same class.
  • This include staff as well. If a staff member is not able to be at school for any reason, we do not communicate this to anyone outside of the building, even if they are working remotely from home.
  • Some staff are comfortable communicating details of their own specific situation and some are not. Those that are comfortable, can; and those that are not comfortable do not need to.
  • The district does share the current data (updated at the end of each school day) related to overall numbers of students and staff that are both positive and in quarantine. Click Here for a link to this page on our district website.
  • Due to this protocol, there has been and will continue to be both students and staff not able to be at school, but are yet otherwise healthy or asymptomatic. When this is the case, they are able to connect virtually.
  • In the case of students, the classroom teacher will notify parents about how to help their child access the learning while at home. Note- this option is ONLY available for students and staff in the protocol.
  • In the case of a staff member, most notable a classroom teacher, they will have a sub in their classroom AND connect virtually to their class via gMeet. Non-classroom teachers and staff will also be able to connect to their students virtually from home as well.
Guidance News from Mrs. McAboy
In K4-3rd we learned the importance of staying in our Bubbles and wearing our masks for the safety of ourselves and others. we went over different ways to socially greet our friends from a distance.

Jazz Hands
Thumbs Up
Air Fist Bump
Speaking/smiling
Air Elbow Bump
Namaste

The 4th and 5th graders were introduced to their Guidance Journals that they will be working in throughout the year. We discussed Gratitude and journaled what we are most thankful for. Showing acts of Kindness, appreciation and being thankful is a very rewarding
and motivating process.

Benefits of Gratitude

Improves Health
Shares Kindness
Increases Self Esteem
Creates Positivity
Boosts Energy

Amy McAboy, Guidance counselor
mcaboya@kmsd.edu
Laptop
Parent Portal Attendance
Parents/Guardians now have the capability to submit their learner’s absence through the Parent Portal. This feature can be found when clicking on “More” and then clicking on “Absence Requests.”  
 
  1. Select your learner
  2. Select the Excuse from the drop-down box
  3. Select Full Day Absence OR Arrive Early. There is a “Leave Early” option, but we are asking our parents NOT to use this option. Anytime your learner will need to be picked up early, please email Mrs. Baalke (baalked@kmsd.edu) and your learner’s teacher.
  4. Select the date(s) your learner will be absent
  5. Fill in the Comments section. For Illness, please list the symptoms. For Arriving Late, please let us know the reason (ex: doctor) and the time you expect your learner to return to school.
  6. Click the Submit button to complete the process
Distance Learners and Families
Kettle Moraine students and teaches are using Google Meet for distance learning. These meetings are accessed using an invitation created by the teacher. Students access the meeting link via a learning platform or a calendar invitation. It is expected that only students in the class are part of these meetings. It is not acceptable to share the link with a non-student. This would be similar to inviting a stranger into our classrooms. Thank you for reinforcing this safety practice with your learner. 
Final School Picture Day
Face to Face Learners will have one more chance to either have their picture taken or have it re-taken on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at school.


if you have any questions, please email Empire Photography at customservice@empirephotos.com or call at 608-257-2941 between 8:30 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday.
Newsletter Archive
Missed an newsletter? Don’t worry! Links to previous newsletters can be found HERE.
PTO News
 
Our Vision: Bridge the gap between home and classroom to unify our efforts in developing our children.
Our Mission: Create opportunities to enhance experiences by collaborating with parents, teachers, students, and the community.

Announcements:

FUN RUN will happen this year! We need YOU to plan and make it fun!
 
Current Volunteer Opportunities on Volunteer Corner:

(Visit the Volunteer Corner for further details and sign-up instructions on all opportunities)
 
We will be having a reimagined Fun Run this year! 
Coordinator Team Member – Seeking volunteers NOW who are willing to help reimagine the Fun Run this year. We have some ideas, but need your support! If interested, send us an email. 
 
  • Board of Directors Volunteer Relations
  • Bargain Book Fair Coordinator for 2021
  • Effortless Fundraising Coordinators
  • Looking for passionate volunteers to mentor in the roles of President, Treasurer and Secretary!
 
Upcoming Events:
(View all our upcoming events on our website.)
  • More to come!
Community Education

KM Community Education provides recreational and educational opportunities for families. Please be sure to visit the website often for updates and new programs. For program information and registration forms, visit www.kmsd.edu/communityed.

Wisconsin Conservatory Music lessons
Having performed at Carnegie Hall, with our hometown Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, & more - exceptional Wisconsin Conservatory of Music teachers are now available to help you & your family take your playing to the next level!
 
Sign-up today for a special New Student Online Lesson Discount - just $190 for six virtual lessons. Semester discounts are also available, offered in partnership with KM Community Education. Hurry - schedules are filling up for cello, guitar, percussion, trumpet, piano, string bass, violin, & more.

» Registration & Info: wcmusic.org/kettle-moraine | (414) 276-5760

Zumba - Virtual for adults
oin us for an exciting 45 minutes of ZUMBA, the ultimate Latin inspired dance party! The ZUMBA experience is based on the philosophy that fitness should be fun and easy to do while joining people together. The class features aerobic interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that will be sure to put a smile on your face and tone your body at the same time. Virtual Zumba will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-6:45 pm, and Sundays from 10-10:45 am. Register here

KM Girls Basketball Club Tryouts 2020-2021 Season for Grades 3-8
Kettle Moraine Girls Basketball Club (KMGBC) will be hosting tryouts for all girls interested in increasing their individual skills development, team basketball skills and having fun! Register for tryouts at www.kmgbc.com. Please note players will need to pre-register and pre-pay before they show up at the gym. Those who have not pre-paid will not be allowed to tryout. Additional details available on the KMGBC website.
Tryout dates and times are as follows:

3rd-4th Grade: Monday, October 5th, 2020   6:30-7:25 p.m. KM High School East Gym 
5th Grade: Monday October 5th, 2020     7:35-8:30 p.m. KM High School East
Gym 
6th Grade: Wednesday, October 7th, 2020    6:30-7:55 p.m. KM High School East Gym 
7th Grade: Wednesday, October 7th, 2020    8:05-9:00 p.m. KM High School East Gym 
8th Grade: Thursday, October 8th, 2020     6:30-8:30 p.m. KM High School East Gym 

KMBBC Tryouts Start Next Week

Please see the NEW KMBBC TRYOUT DATES below for all boys who reside in or attend school in KM in grades 3-8.

The goal is to select two teams per grade level. Teams practice twice per week and participate in Sunday league games and weekend tournaments from November through mid-March to the first two weeks in April depending upon the team.

Register online at www.kmboysbasketball.com

Tryout dates are as follows:
Thursday October 1 (Middle Gym)
7p-8:30p 7th grade

Sunday October 4 (East Gym)
11a-12:30p 3rd and 4th grades
1:30p-3p 5th grade
4p-5:30p 6th grade

Wednesday October 7 (Middle Gym)
7p-8:30p 8th grade
Community Events & Flyers

Events/opportunities listed on our Community Flyers page are not endorsed by the Kettle Moraine School District. They have been approved for electronic sharing. Visit www.kmsd.edu/communityflyers to see the full list of current flyers. Links to recently-added flyers and upcoming events are included below.

PTO
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