Dates to Remember
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
Science Day Help STILL Needed!
We are looking for TWO more parents to help out with Science Day this coming Friday, April 22nd. You would be stationed in a classroom and will get the opportunity to meet many children in our building while assisting a presenter all day. It's a great way to get to see staff and students in a different light. Email Mrs. Schultz if you are interested.
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.
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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Wales/Explore (WE) Campus Fun Day is BACK!
But it needs a volunteer to coordinate it...
W͟h͟e͟n͟ i͟s͟ F͟u͟n͟ D͟a͟y͟: June 6th 𝑶𝑹 7th
W͟h͟a͟t͟ i͟s͟ F͟u͟n͟ D͟a͟y͟: Also known as a "field day", it's an opportunity for the students to engage in activities with their peers to celebrate the end of the year.
W͟h͟a͟t͟ w͟o͟u͟l͟d͟ a͟ v͟o͟l͟u͟n͟t͟e͟e͟r͟ b͟e͟ r͟e͟s͟p͟o͟n͟s͟i͟b͟l͟e͟ f͟o͟r͟: The framework, schedule and events for this day already exist. The school has been having "fun days" for 30+ years. It just needs a person to coordinate the details and possibly put their own spin on it!
Your support is greatly appreciated by the students and staff!
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!
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:
April 28 - Pioneers field trip to Stone Bank
May 5 - Outdoor learning classroom build
May 11th - All school concert - "On the Road Again" 1pm and 6pm
May 16, 17, & 18 - Camp Edwards for Pioneers Only
May 19th - 3:15 - 4pm NEW Explore Family Meet and Greet
May 25th - All Explore Field Trip to the Zoo
Navigator's Family Connections
In case you missed it, here is the link to our last conference sign ups for this year.
The Navigators are busy starting to prepare for our Annual Plant sale! We have planted our seedlings and now have to start learning about and tending to each and every one. We will learn about each plant itself and what each needs to survive so that we are ready to share with you at the sale!
Our greenhouse will be open on May 23,24,26 and 27th from 9-11!
Scouts are doing Egg-cellent!
In preparation for our upcoming Science Day, the scouts have been raising chickens all the way from eggs to fluffy little chicks. They are currently a sweet little background noise in our classroom. Ask your learner more about this learning endeavor.
Pioneers Win a Grant!
The Pioneers were lucky enough to win a grant from the Wisconsin Retired Educators Association. We were asked to create a video showcasing how we are using the money for the group's next meeting.
ETV producer, Mrs. Neitzel, and a group of Pioneers generated the ideas, wrote the script, and then, of course, produced it. The song in the end was written specifically for us by a friend of the Pipp family. Check it out the video here!
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
Kindergarten Hunts for Eggs!
Last Thursday, our Kindergarten classes went on an egg hunt outside. They braved the winds and put their math skills to the test by matching numbers they were given to numbers on the eggs. A good time was had by all!
5th Grade Poynette Trip
Our 5th graders are taking a trip to the Mackenzie Center in Poynette, WI May 25 - 27th. This is a much-anticipated annual trip that was greatly missed during our Covid years. Our oldest learners look to it as an earned privilege their 5th grade year. Memories are made with friends that last a lifetime!
Information on this trip is being sent home this week, so please keep an eye out for it. Please let us know if you have any questions.
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 on May 16 and 17.
Girls Summer Basketball Camp Grades 3-8
This camp will focus on offensive/defensive fundamentals with plenty of competitions to win free gear. KM Varsity Coaching staff and players will instruct campers in station work and one-on-one instruction. Camp will be held June 20-23. Grade based on 2021-22 school year. Click to register for Grades 3-5 or Grades 6-8
Summer Volleyball Camps
Community Education is pleased to announce several volleyball camps in July for grades K-8 (based on the 21-22 school year). High School Girls Varsity Coach Peterson will lead the camps to offer a variety of individual skill drills as well as game play to increase the talents of all participants. Sign up 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.
7x7 Spring Football - deadline soon
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/ Deadline is 4/20
Camp Invention
Students in grades K-6 are invited to attend Camp Invention at Cushing Elementary this August. Registration details can be found online Here
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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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