Dates to Remember
April 15 & 18 - No School, Easter break
April 22 - Science Day!
May 6 - No School, professional development
May 30 - No School, Memeorial Day
June 8 - Last day of School, dismissal at 12:45pm
Lost and Found-
Parents! We Need Your Help!
Our lost and found has run out of room on the wall and hangers on the rack. As a short term solution, we are looking for donations of plastic hangers so we can hang more of the never-ending lost items. As a long term solution, we ask that you please adopt the following procedures:
- Do not assume that your learner is looking at the lost and found for their items. Come on in to the building, grab a pass from the office, and come check it out. Alternatively, you could call and ask an office team member to check the lost and found for you.
- Anytime you are in the building, please look at the lost and found - even if you think you have not lost anything.
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When looking at the lost and found, if you find something you think may be your learner's, assume it is and take it home.
- Finally, all items that remain in the lost and found area after school is out on June 8th will be given away.
Science Day Wild Life Fundraiser
This Science day of the 2021-2022 year, we are working with the Wildlife In Need Center to collect items for animals in need. We also hope for them to come present with minimal charge, as we are on a budget. For them to come we would like anyone to donate
these items:
- Paper Towels
- Trash bags (39 gallon and larger only)
- Laundry Detergent (Liquid Only)
- Liquid Bleach
- High Protein Cat/Kitten Food
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Exam/Nitrile Gloves DONATED!
- Grain-free Canned Cat Food
- Sunflower Bird Seed
Why Should You Donate?
You should donate because it could help save dozens of animals. It also helps our school, learn about caring for animals and to see how far a donation can go.
Donations can be dropped off in the box at each entrance April 11th-14th
Join the KMMS Family Advisory Workshop - Wednesday
Elementary families (especially those in the upper grades) are invited to join a KMMS Family Listening Session / Workshop this coming Wednesday, April 13th at 6:30 p.m. at KMMS. We will provide a summary of some of the issues facing our school now and in the future, and seek your input and feedback on those issues. It will be a great opportunity to learn some things and provide your input as we look ahead to our middle school's future. Come prepared to interact with other KM families and teachers.
BIG News! 4K Wrap Care for 22/23!
In an effort to better serve our 4K families, the Kettle Moraine School district is happy to work with community partners to provide wrap care, (on-site care for the half of the day when 4K is not available) for our 4K families starting in the fall of 2022.
Summer Academy Information
We are gearing up for Summer Academy and want you to be a part of it! Here are the details -
- Summer Academy dates: June 20-July 29 (no classes 7/4)
- Summer Academy hours: 8 a.m. to 12:35 p.m.
- New for 2022: Courses for grades 5K-8 will be broken into two sessions each three weeks long. Families will still be able to sign up for all six weeks or choose to only do one session.
- Location: Wales Elementary and Kettle Moraine High School Campus
- Registration reopens March 18 at 9 a.m.
- Schedules will be sent out a day or two after you register
- Click here to view the 2022 Summer Academy Guide
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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KM Explore and Wales Campus PTO News |
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Interested in joining the PTO Board?
The Wales/Explore (WE) Campus PTO is recruiting for a communication coordinator/secretary board position for the 22/23 school year. Please see description below and email wecampuspto@gmail.com before April 15, 2022 with questions or interest. Decisions will be finalized at the April 19 board meeting. We are excited to hear from you!
Responsibilities: The PTO Board Communication Coordinator/Secretary prints monthly agenda/materials, attends and takes minutes for monthly PTO meeting, posts meeting minutes and relevant documents to webpage and other public sources, communicates with WE Campus secretary for PTO inclusion in weekly emails, creates and distribute monthly newsletter.
Amazon Wishlist
As the year moves along classroom items are being used up & staff would like new materials to keep the students engaged for the remainder of the year. If you would like to grant a wish or two see the link below! The staff who made the request is in the comment section of each item. A list of all requests is posted within this post’s comment. Thank you!
Spirit Wear Thrift Shop
Unsure of what to do with your kid's spirit wear as they outgrow it? WE will take it! WE Campus PTO will be collecting clean, used spiritwear (KM Explore, Wales, KM) to be redistributed to new owners in a Pop-Up Spirit Wear Thrift Shop. Items can be dropped off in the school office at any time. Thanks!
Save the Date: Spring Book Fair
Save the date for the Spring Scholastic Book Fair! The sale will run Monday-Friday, May 9-13 (including Family Fun Night!) and Monday, May 16!
WE Campus Family Fun Night is Back!
Family Fun Night is back on Friday, May 13! The WE Campus PTO’s biggest fundraising event full of fun for all ages. Come and play carnival games or have fun in the bounce house. The event is free. Individual tickets are on sale for food, beverages, games, inflatables, face painting, raffle prices and more! Stay tuned for more info.
April PTO Newsletter
NEW PTO Email!
In an effort to maintain two schools in one building while also cultivating a building-wide community, we have change our PTO email to reflect the fact that we are now 1 PTO serving both Wales and Explore. If you need to get a hold of PTO, please email WEcampusPTO@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
This Week's Happenings
This week we are busy working on our script for On the Road Again with KM Explore's May concert. The Pioneers wrote the script and we will be having a child from each learning environment to be Jack, Annie and Peanut! This script is patterned off of The Magic Tree House series. We can't wait to incorporate this script into our spring concert!
We also have been discussing the power of "yet" with our K-5 learners. As we continue to discuss open mindset as an entire school, we know how powerful it is to think positively and know that just because we are not able to accomplish something we would like to do, it's more of a mindframe that we have just not been able to accomplish it YET. We are such a strong community of learners and our Pioneers can learn so much from the Navigators and visa versa.
Watch here for the latest Explore News!
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Important Dates to Remember
April 20 - 1st grade field trip to Discovery World
April 28 - Celebration of Learning
May 4 - Wales Kindergarten Concert
May 20 - Wales 3rd Grade Concert
May 25 - 27 - Wales 5th Grade Poynette Field Trip
4th Grade Learning Update
Our 4th graders picked an informational topic that they wanted to learn about! Each student developed essential questions about their topic and researched their questions. Each student wrote an informational piece using an introduction, conclusion, and multi-paragraphs with a main idea/details. Students took their piece through the writing process.
After the hard work of writing, they chose how to present their project. Students chose projects like: game boards, google slides, dioramas, poster boards, Scratch/CoSpaces Coding project, etc. Our students had the opportunity to present to their families at our Expert Project Showcase - it was wonderful to have families in the building. We also had visitors from various grade levels who came to look at our hard work and learn about a variety of topics! We are so proud of our learners!
Mrs. Commons & Mrs. Gliniecki
Celebration of Learning
April 28, 2022
4:00- 6:00pm
Save the date! Wales Elementary will be hosting a Celebration of Learning on Thursday, April 28. Families are invited to stop by Wales anytime between 4:00-6:00pm to listen to their child showcase examples of learning throughout the school year. This is a great opportunity for parents to see growth in action, led by students. There will also be art, computer science, music, and phy. ed activities for families to participate in.
The Celebration of Learning takes the place of the traditional spring parent/teacher conference, however you are always welcome to reach out to the classroom teacher if you have any questions regarding your child's progress.
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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.
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.
7x7 Spring Football
Youth football players regardless of experience level or football position will receive instruction and competitive game play in a 7 x 7 format. All players currently in grades 4-8 are invited to sign up. Play will take place on Sunday afternoons at KM High School led by high school varsity football players and staff. Sign up online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/
After School Wrestling - starts next week!
Join KMHS wrestling coaches for an after-school wrestling program for all K-5 students. This will be an action packed, fun and safe introduction to the sport of wrestling. All levels of ability are welcome.
Cushing Elementary: Wednesdays, 4/13-5/4
Dousman Elementary: Tuesdays 4/12-5/3
Magee Elementary: Wednesdays 4/13-5/4
Wales Elementary: Tuesdays 4/12-5/3
Boys Summer Basketball Camps Grade 3-8
Registration is now open for two week camps being offered this summer by the high school varsity coaching staff and players. Handle with Care will run 6/27-6/30 and the Laser Way Academy camp will run 7/18-7/21 both in the afternoons at the high school. Register online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/
Jr. Laser Cheerleading
Practices are twice per week July-October, with Saturday morning performances at local football games.
Football Camp
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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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