Kindness T-Shirts are Available...Again! |
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This week our campus focus was "Be Kind to your Family." We hope during this long weekend, your learners can take what they've learned, and put it to good use by spending more time with you, helping a sibling out, or doing an act of service for someone in your family. Here is a video you can watch together to bring this point home (literally!)
Here are some discussion points to help your child talk about kindness:
- Tell me about at time when someone in our family was kind to you and how did it make you feel?
- What are ways you can be kind to people at home?
- Why do you think it is important to be kind to our family?
Did you miss the chance to order a KM Kindness Shirt?
Well, don't worry! We have reopened the KM Made ecommerce store and made an addition to the ordering.
Wales/Explore Campus is extending the invitation to other KM students and staff to participate in Kindness Matters beyond the month of February! You now have the option (short sleeve only) to order a shirt with a KM logo OR you can still order shirts with the Wales/Explore logo (long and short sleeve). Orders will be accepted now through March 10th.
Keep spreading kindness!
We will continue the sales of our Kindness Bracelets at the school store for the coming month as well.
Please be sure to wear your Kindness T-Shirts, or anything tie-dye on Fine Arts Day, Februaray 25th.
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Dates to Remember
February 18 - No School
February 21 - No School AND Urban Air PTO Fundraiser from 4-8pm
February 25 - Fine Arts Day
2-22-22 - "Twos-day!"
We are going to celebrate "twos-day" on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. Feel free to send your learner in anything that starts with a "T":
T-shirt
Tie
Tutu
Tights
Tennis shoes
Tube Socks
Tie-Dye
etc....
Get creative and let's have fun on TWOS-DAY!
Health Room is in need of Clothes
It is that time of year where snow piles and puddles take a toll on the health room's supply of extra clothes. Please take a look through your child's closet for hand-me-downs that may need a home.
We are in need of girl's leggings/athletic pants as well as boy's athletic pants. Child size socks, mittens and gloves would be appreciated as well. If your child does come home with clothes from the health room, please launder and return (do not return underwear).
Thank you!
In Case you Missed It...
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 fill out this Google Form.
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Calling All Potential Subsitute Teachers! |
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The Kettle Moraine School District is proud to partner with Teachers On Call to provide exceptional substitute teachers and educational assistants. Teachers On Call invests in their employees, recognizes their achievements, and is committed to the noble purpose of educating our youth.
As a Teachers on Call substitute, you’ll enjoy:
- Free pre-hire training (for substitute teacher and aide or assistant positions)
- Ongoing professional development
- Steady, yet flexible, work you can feel good about
- Weekly pay
- Your preference of schools
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More Kindness Opportunities!
Color the World with Kindness Throughout the month of February, we will be building a rainbow of kindness. Each student will have the opportunity to share words of kindness by displaying them on hearts in the school lobby. Together we will build a rainbow and “color the world with kindness.” Parents, grandparents, and guardians are encouraged to stop in at the front office and hang a heart too!
Home Connection Each week we will be focusing on one of four themes, Be Kind to Yourself, Be Kind to Classmates, Be Kind to Family, and Be Kind to our Community. Learning happens best when it is done both at school and at home. Each week we will share many ways that you can help your child continue to learn about kindness through reading about it, talking about it, and practicing it at home. Watch for this information in the weekly newsletter!
The PTO newsletter for February is ready for you to view!
JOIN PTO!
Our PTO is always looking for new members from both KM Explore and Wales to help us continue to make our building an outstanding place to learn. If you have an idea or would like to be a part of our growing team, please email ptowales@gmail.com
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Dates to Remember:
May 11th - All school concert
May 16, 17, & 18 - Camp Edwards for Pioneers Only
May 25th - All Explore Field Trip to the Zoo
Grant Received
Congratulations to KM Explore Pioneers for receiving The Home Depot Foundation Grant. As part of the grant process Pioneer learners met with an individual from Home Depot to pitch their idea. The grant in the amount of $9,272.00 will be used toward creating an outdoor learning space on the campus of KM Explore and Wales Elementary. Home Depot will assist in building the outdoor learning space and school garden area along with a platform around an existing tree, garden beds, and landscaping. Way to go Pioneers!
Applications are Being Accepted Feb. 1st - 28th!
Do you have or know of a student between the ages of 5K and 5th grade that would bennefit from the unique learning style that KM Explore offers? If so, please apply for them to join our learning community . Note: current students need not apply, however, siblings of current students do need to apply.
Watch here for the latest Explore News!
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Important Dates to Remember
March 2nd - 2nd Grade Field Trip to the Domes
May 4 - Wales Kindergarten Concert
May 20 - Wales 3rd Grade Concert
Celebrations Abound in Kindergarten
The Kinder Construction Company worked hard to problem solve, count and grow their number sense to 100 on the 100th day of school. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped make this day so special for our kindergartners.
“No act of kindness no matter how small is ever wasted.” Kindergarten is celebrating kindness month with a special HAWS project. Students were inspired by a read aloud about a boy who made treats for his local animal shelter and decided to do the same in our own community. Each kindergartner is earning money for HAWS by helping at home with chores. They will make dog toys and thank you cards for the HAWS employees at their kindness party. They look forward to meeting the animals they are helping next week!
3rd Grade's Endangered Animals Projects
In Mrs. Kust's and Mrs. Gouge's 3rd grade classes, learners worked hard on researching endangered animals and made diaramas to show their hard work. Great job, 3rd Graders!
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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.
Co-Ed Recreational Volleyball - Grades 4-8
Friday night youth volleyball league registration is now open. League play begins March 11 and runs through May 13 at KM High School. Registration deadline is Today!. Register online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/
Fall Select Volleyball Boys and girls in grades 5-8
Coach Shane Peterson from the high school coordinates this program. Practices are twice per week with league play on weekends at the Sting Center or New Berlin Sportsplex. Fees are approximately $200. Tryouts will be held in May.
Jr. Laser Open gym Cheerleading Opportunity
All current 5th, 6th and 7th graders are invited to open gym for KMJL Cheer. This is for those who might be thinking of joining our team for the Fall of 2022 or those who want to get some extra work in. There will be two dates of open gym 3/7/22 and 4/6/22 from 4-5:30pm. We will cover motion technique, jumps, tumbling and maybe a little stunting. Register online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/
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Community Events and Flyers |
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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.
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219 N. Oak Crest Drive | Wales, WI 53183 | 262-968-6400
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