Shoutout to Dr. Cassini!:) Ornithology is the scientific study on birds, which is one of the oldest organized scientific disciplines! |
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National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month |
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Starting with this new year, we will also be highlighting the national focus for each MONTH. While there are a number of areas of focus for each month (14 were located for just the month of January), we will highlight one that stands out in importance.
For January, we will be focusing on National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Human trafficking is a crime that forcefully exploits women, men, and children. According to the United Nations, human trafficking affects every country in the world, but it’s not talked about enough. So we’re talking about it.
- This national recognition began in 2010 and continues in 2021 with President Trump’s proclamation that he made two days ago. In that proclamation, he stated, “Human trafficking erodes personal dignity and destroys the moral fabric of society. It is an affront to humanity that tragically reaches all parts of the world, including communities across our Nation. Each day, in cities, suburbs, rural areas, and tribal lands, people of every age, gender, race, religion, and nationality are devastated by this grave offense. During National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, we reaffirm our unwavering commitment to eradicate this horrific injustice”
- January is a time to acknowledge those experiencing enslavement and those who have escaped. Although slavery is commonly thought to be a thing of the past, human traffickers generate hundreds of billions of dollars in profits by trapping millions of people in horrific situations around the world, including here in the U.S.
- Throughout this month, we will share data regarding this transgression against men, women, and children across the nation and throughout the world.
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Today’s stat: Between 2007-2017, half of the victims of slavery and human trafficking identified by CTDC partners (Counter-Trafficking Data Collaborative) were under 26 years old. Nearly a quarter of them were children. In fact, the largest age group in the whole distribution was aged 15 to 17 years old.
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Mrs. Jones will be hosting a GSA Google Meet on Thursday, January 7th during Advisory. This meet is open to all members of the LGBTQ community as well as their allies. This meet will serve as a supportive, safe place to talk openly about current issues facing the LGBTQ community, both as a group and individually. Please send an email to jonesj@kmsd.edu with a brief description of why you'd like to be a part of this meet, and Mrs. Jones will provide you with an invite. |
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Hello 11th-grade students, parents, and guardians:
SAVE THE DATE! The Kettle Moraine High School Counseling Team would like to invite you to a virtual post high school planning presentation on Tuesday, January 12th at 6:00 pm. The information provided will cover: the junior/senior timeline, post high school options, and details about college entrance criteria and financial aid/scholarship opportunities. Our goal is to help provide each student with a smooth transition for life beyond high school. A link to enter the presentation will be shared out the week before the event.
Following this event, counselors will set up an individual conference with each junior to assist with their personal academic and career planning. Parents will receive notification of their student's meeting and are invited to join us virtually for the conference.
In closing, we would like to review communication tools our department uses to share important information around post high school planning.
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Laser Update! - bi-weekly campus publication, which includes a counseling newsletter to share resources and information for all grade level students and families.
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Daily announcements - Counseling Center events and resources communication.
- KMHS website: Counseling page - post high school planning information (college resources, testing, financial aid/scholarships).
We look forward to working with our juniors.
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Attention Seniors! The Kettle Moraine Education Foundation Scholarship Fund application is now available to complete online.
Instructions to apply are detailed at kmsd.edu/scholarshipfund. By completing the application process, you will be eligible for several different scholarships donated by community and school organizations, businesses, and families. Please note there are three steps to the online application process - an Online Application, an Online Activities & Statement Form, and two letters (emails) of recommendation. Application materials are due by 3:00 pm on Monday, March 15.
Please direct any questions about the application process to kmef@kmsd.edu.
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Congratulations to both the Girls and Boys Varsity Ski Teams for taking 1st place in their meet last night! Additional results are as follows:
- Individual Girls Medalists: Ella W. 1st place, and Gloria T. 3rd.
- Boys Medalists: Hudson K. 2nd place, and Jack M. 3rd.
- The Girls JV team also took 1st place.
The team will be racing again this Wednesday at Little Switzerland.
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Tuesday, January 5
B JV2/JV/V Basketball @ Mukwonago 4:00 pm / 5:30 pm / 7:00 pm
G JV/V Basketball vs Mukwonago 5:15 pm / 7:00 pm
JV/V Gymnastics @ Mukwonago 6:30 pm
JV Bowling vs Mukwonago @ Jay’s Lanes 3:45 pm
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The correct answers to the Jeopardy! themed questions Mr. Bestor asked in honor of National Trivia Day yesterday were:
- Alex Trebek was the host of Jeopardy! for 37 seasons… in more than 8,000 (specifically, 8,127) episodes!
- Brad Rutter is the highest money winner of all time in television game show history, with total Jeopardy! winnings of $4,688,436.
Congratulations to these students who answered both questions correctly: Brianna B., and Griffin M., and Mr. Cassini answered correctly as well!
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Students - please make sure you are bringing your own masks to school, and wearing them properly! We have extra masks at each entrance for emergencies or replacement needs. They are not designed to be available for daily use. |
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Students - 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. |
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IMPORTANT DATES
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NO SCHOOL - Monday, January 18th, and Monday, January 25th
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End of 1st Semester, and Term 2 - Friday, January 22nd
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