Note from Mr. Otto
Congratulations to all on our very successful first full week of school! This year, one of the items our district hopes to focus on is collaborating with our families to develop and maintain the district's vision for it's present and further education while connecting with past achievement.

You are invited to participate in a KM revisioning event focused on transforming our district to better and more efficiently meet the needs of all students.

When: October 9, 20201
Time: 8:00 - 11:30am
Place: KMHS Cafeteria

Email Chris Otto if you are interested in participating or with any questions.
Campus News
Dates to Remember
October 1st - NO SCHOOL - Professional Development
October 4th - NO SCHOOL - Professional Development
November 5th - NO SCHOOL- Professional Development
November 24th -26th - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break

Homecoming Week Is Here!
Homecoming week is upon us and we are ready to show our KM Spirit! Here are a few ways you can participate -

Spirit Week! We have a whole week of dress up fun planned! See the icon above for our daily spirit wear!

Parade! Come represent Wales Campus in the KM Homecoming Parade! Parade starts at 5pm. More details such as places and times to line up will be coming out soon!

Chilli/Mac 'n Cheese Dinner! From 4-7pm on Friday the 24th, come out and support KM Music Parents by purchasing a bowl of Chilli or Mac 'n Cheese for dinner!

Help Needed! Join Our Team!
We are looking for a parent or guardian to help out by supervising our cafeteria. The hours are 10:45 - 1:30 and follows the school calendar. Currently, we have another supervisor who is will to either job share, or just sub when needed. It's the perfect option for a stay-at-home parent who wants to earn a little extra, build relationships with their kids and their peers, and interact with your school staff on another level.

Apply here, or email schultzr@kmsd.edu for more details.


Blessings In a Backpack
There are many hungry kids throughout our area, and we are trying to make sure that those kids who need the food receive it from our organization. If you wish for your student(s) to participate in the program, you do not need to do anything. 
If you choose to OPT OUT of this program, you can either: sign the form sent home and return it school or visit Blessings In A Backpack OPT OUT.


Color Run!
Thursday, September 30th @5:00 on Wales Campus

The Wales PTO is hosting a campus-wide Color Run!!!! Wear your own white t-shirt - crazy and colorful accessories are strongly encouraged. All participants receive sunglasses, a bandana, AND a packet of color to throw out at the BIG COLOR BLAST PARTY!

All proceeds help to raise funds for a replacement play structure for one of our oldest pieces of equipment that our whole campus will enjoy!

If you are interested in helping out at the event, please sign up to do so here!

Register online at kmsd.edu/walescolorrun!

Free Hot Lunches
As a part of the CARES act, we are still able to offer free hot lunches for all students. In order for the lunch to be free, students must take one of every food group option available.

Milk will be available for students who bring cold lunch for a minimal cost.
Everything Explore!
Navigators are WILD for PIZZA!

The Navigator classroom took a trip to Pick n Save this week to talk about what it takes to make a pizza. Then, they got their classroom all set up as a pizzaria and even had a pizza expert come to talk pizza with their class. How fun!
___________________________________________________Outdoor Learning Space is Approved!

Our Pioneers have been hard at work designing an outdoor learning space that our whole campus can use. This week, they had to write persuasive speeches and present them to Mr. Otto in order to get their designs and plans approved. We are happy to report they did an excellent job, and Mr. Otto was happy to approve their plans. We can't wait to see the finished product!

Dates to remember:
October 14 - Pioneer Trip to Stone Bank
March 16th - All school concert
Wales Tales
PTO

Our PTO has already been busy! Check out their latest PTO newsletter! Here are the highlights -

September 23rd - PTO Meeting FREE CHILDCARE PROVIDED!!


Staff Spotlight! - Mr. Craig Mours
This is Mr. Craig's 2nd year at Wales as a recess supervisor. He is a Wales resident and also a Wales parent with 2 boys in 5th and 1st grade.
When he's not at Wales, Mr. Craig is the tennis coach for Carroll University.

He is passionate about kids outdoor time and loves watching our students play gaga ball. Most days, you can find him hanging out with the kindergarteners or debating with the 5th grade boys about how the Chiefs are going to beat the Packers!

Thanks for always making sure our learners get their energy out, Mr. Craig!
DHS $100 Offer
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is giving one $100 Visa Gift Card to Wisconsin residents ages 12 and older who receive their first COVID-19 vaccine from a Wisconsin vaccination provider through September 6.

Everyone who is eligible to receive the free COVID-19 vaccine is eligible to receive this gift card, regardless of insurance, ID, or citizenship.
Annual Registration
If you haven't done so already, please complete the annual registration. Note that this must be done annually to update emergency contacts, address, and phone numbers that may have changed - even if there is no change.

Thank you!!
Join Boy Scouts
DOES YOUR K-5TH GRADER WANT TO JOIN CUB SCOUTS? PACK 91 WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU!

“The best way to find out what you do best is to do it. Catch a fish. Ride a bike. Set up a tent. Build a Pinewood Derby® car. Shoot a bow and arrow. Cub Scouting offers boys and girls the opportunity to see and learn fun, new things that can’t be found anywhere else.
Cub Scouts are at that magical age where everything is new and possible and, most important, fun. They build things. Play with purpose. Make friends and work together. The life lessons learned here not only transform today’s Cub Scouts into tomorrow’s Scouts BSA members but also help form a foundation to embrace opportunity and overcome obstacles in life.”

From Lions to Webelos, all of our Dens offer fun and challenging activities that promote character development and physical fitness in boys AND girls, grades Kindergarten through 5th grade. The best part is, you don’t need any prior experience to join the fun.

Please email aubreysvogel@gmail.com if your child is interested in joining our Wales-based Pack. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
After School Care for 21- 22 School Year

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.

Zumba 
Join us Wednesdays at 4:15 at Wales Elementary For Zumba Gold.  ZUMBA GOLD®   is perfect for active older adults, those new to exercise, those looking for a lower impact choice and those coming back into the fitness routine who are looking for a modified Zumba® class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower-intensity.
Class is $5.00 per session*. Come when you can!  Class will run for the entire 21-22 school year.    Bring a mat and a towel to class! Sign up in person at class.

Hunter Education
Students must be 10 years of age to attend this course.  Many states require this certificate for out of state hunting for all children and adults.  Students under the age of 16 must have an adult parent attend all sessions with the student.   Class will be held October 4-7 from 6:30-9pm.  Field test will be Saturday, October 9.Registration is available online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

Adult Aerobics
Class is offered Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Work at your own pace with easy to follow steps set to a wide variety of the music you love. You’ll get just the right cardiovascular workout followed by floor work that will both tone and stretch all of your muscles.  Registration details can be found at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

Cushing and Wales schools only - After School Spanish
SWING BACK INTO SPANISH!  Did you know that students learn a language best when they find the topic FUN and INTERESTING? What better way to ignite FUN in the Spanish classroom then with two topics they will be excited about-Playing and Camping!
In our ‘Vamos a Jugar’ and ‘Vamos a Acampar’ classes, students will explore sports, games, hobbies and the great outdoors. Using builder phrases, we will get the students speaking small sentences and phrases in class right from day one.  Whether on the field, at the lake, or on the playground, your child will be able to use his or her new Spanish skills!  Classes fill up fast –Register today, Don’t delay! Enroll online:  https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/


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
Wales and KM Explore Elementary Schools
219 N. Oak Crest Drive | Wales, WI 53183 | 262-968-6400