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Family Directories

Building a community is important to us. We want our families to stay connected and be able to gather outside of school if they so choose. While building a community is a priority on our campus, so is the privacy of our families' personal information. Therefore, no personal contact information will be given out to anyone with out your consent. This includes for birthday parties, play dates, etc. 

To give your consent, you must OPT IN to our grade/class level directories by filling out the following form(s). Once you have done this, you can email Mrs. Schultz in the front office and ask for a copy of the list of respondants. Please note: this is separate from the directory that you opted into when you signed up for annual registration this year. 

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Dressing for the Weather

We know that kids being outside is as important as their academics inside. We are planning on sending the kids outside unless it is downpouring rain, thunder, or lightning.

To help kids make sure they get the most of their time outside, we are asking that you help make sure your children have extra clothes in their backpacks/cubbies, and are dressed for the weather - including light rain. It would be helpful to have your child keep a pair of rainboots and a rain jacket in their cubbies as well. 

Our weather today was a perfect example of this. In years past, we may have had the kids stay indoors on during weather like today. This year, however, we sent the kids outside to run around and get their wiggles out. Thankfully, the weather cooperated and no one got too wet. 

Note from the Health Room

Attention Parents: If your student requires medications while at school, their medications can be brought to the health room during your great start conferences. A complete medication authorization signed by your child's Dr is required. Please reach out to our campus nurse with any additional questions. Jamie Muellernabch, RN @ muellenbachj@kmsd.edu 

Note from the Library and Media Center

Screen Time and Gaming/Digital Use at Home: Students do not spend the entire school day on computers. Please team with your child to set healthy practices at home.

• Make sure you monitor digital devices at home.
• Set limits for screen time.
• Monitor gaming contacts and limit graphic/violent games or shows.
• Check history and maintain awareness of where your child roams.
• Establish a routine of balance - physical activity and breaks from screens.
• Communicate with your child about pros and cons of technology.
• *Read books with your child or set time for the child to read (to pet, to stuffed animal, to a loved one, etc.)

Designer Dads/Maker Moms group will be NEW this year for "handy" parents to help students tinker, create and innovate. Contact Mrs Wieczorek in the library if you can lend a hand to plan or assist this initiative. Possibly during indoor recess or after school periodically TBD  

• This group will partner with various aged students to: sew, crochet, create cardboard creations, dig deeper in robotics, STEAM challenges, and assist students with ideas they create.  Potentially we generate an idea or challenge each month to gather materials and host interested students/families.
• wieczoreks@kmsd.edu

Blessings in a Backpack

Blessings in a Backpack is an organization that helps to fill the weekend “gap”. This is a time when many children go hungry in our communities. They started bridging the gap by serving 25 students at Hadfield Elementary School in Waukesha, and now serve 3,300 children at 38 schools. They help bridge the gap for these children every week during the school year by filling their backpacks with food for the weekend. 

Your child may be eligible to be a recipient of the Blessings in a Backpack program. If you would like to receive a bag of food, and need the food, then you don’t need to do anything. Food will be dispensed in a discreet and caring manner into your child’s backpack. There is no cost associated with this program.

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 child 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 that will be available at great start conferences and return it school or fill out this Google Form 

Normal School Day Hours, Late Arrivals and Early Pickups

Our school days run from 8:30am - 3:30pm for Monday, Tuesday, Wedneday and Fridays.

Every Thursday is early release and school lets out at 3:05pm. 

A child will be considered "tardy" if they enter the building past 8:30am. A parent MUST come in the building to sign their children in when they are tardy, or the child will be marked "tardy unexcused."

If you are picking your child up early from school, please email your child's teacher and Mrs. Schultz in the front office. When you arrive to pick up your child, come to the front office. We will call your student down from their class at that time. We suggest arriving a little bit before you must leave the building to give your child time to pack up and come to the office. Any child picked up before 1:05 and not returning, will be marked absent for the PM. 

Pick up and Drop Off Routines

Our top priority during drop off and pick up is safety for our learners and staff. In order to achieve this, we ask for your help following the pick up and drop off routines. 

If your learner still uses a safety seat, we recommend having them practice buckling and unbuckling themselves as well as opening the driver's side passenger door and shutting it. This will be extremely helpful in keeping the line moving and ultimately getting all parents to where they need to bein a timely manner. 

Thank you for your cooperation.

Hwy 18 Road Closures Affecting School Traffic

A 4-mile stretch of HWY 18 between HWY 83 and HWY 67 is closed for roadwork. Only local access traffic will be allowed now through late October. Kettle Moraine was informed citations will be issued for drivers in violation of the closure.  

Our School Resource Officer Jamie Soneberg implores residents not to violate the closure and use the alternative route as shown above or take the southern route: HWY 67 to D to C to G to HWY 83. Get more info. 

Because of the extra traffic we will have, we strongly encourage you to consider having your child utilize Dousman Transport Bus Service. 262-965-2214.

Join our Team!

We are looking for fun, kid-centered, outdoor-loving adults to join our recess and lunch room team. We currently have 3 supervisors on the team and could use 1-2 more. The hours are from about 10a - 1:30p. The schedule would be any day we have school, but we can be flexible if you only have a two or three days to give. The pay is a standard set rate but you will gain so much more-

• Get to know your learner's friends and classmates!
• Connect with teachers on another level! 
• Know your learner's building!
• Be part of a supportive, family centered team!

If you are interested, please fill out this application to get started. 

Community Building 

Learning together as a 5k - 5th grade group is a pillar of our school that we love to practice as much as we can. Last week, our learners chose three items that represented themselves and shared the items with our family groups - which are comprised of 5K - 5th grade learners. It was a great way to get to know our fellow learners in different classrooms, and practice our learner agency. 

NED Assembly

We recently hosted an all school assembly called The NED Show. We trust your student was encouraged by the show which inspires everyone to become Champions at school and in life!

The NED Show yo-yos are still available for purchase at school to support the free show and message. If your student has already purchased a yoyo, here is an important link to help them get off to a good start with proper string length adjustment, click here.

Additionally, here are a couple of our favorite follow up home resources from The NED Show website. You may want to use these with your child as they are designed to go hand in hand with the program.

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If you'd like additional resources, they are available here.

And don’t forget to ask your student what they learned in the show about Never giving up, Encouraging others and Doing your best!

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.

Cheerleading Clinic

Did you miss registration for the 2022 Football Cheerleading Clinic? There is still time to register! Your student in 4K to grade five can be part of the traditions of Kettle Moraine High School and participate in the 2022 Football Cheerleading Clinic Sept. 10 at Kettle Moraine Middle School!

Participants will be taught cheers, jumps and a cheer dance routine all while having fun with the KMHS cheerleaders! Cost is just $45 and includes a t-shirt, hair bow and poms for performance at the varsity game Sept. 16! Please register at https://www.classmunity.com/kmsd/view-fundraiser.php?fundraiser_id=1874 or email Coach Lauren at kmcheerleading@gmail.com. Registration is limited.

Kettle Moraine Boys Basketball Club Tryouts- Boys in grades7-8 grade.

Registration is open https://kmbbc.sportngin.com/register/form/260382249

Tryout dates:

• Wednesday September 14th- 7th/8th grades (6:30pm-8pm HS east and middle gyms)
• Please arrive 15 minutes early

DECA Bash on the Grass- September 23 from 3:30-7pm by the high school football field. Cost is $15 for students, includes Mechanical bull, cotton candy, street magician, giant slide, bungee jumping, DJ music, obstacle course, kids area and more.

Hunter Education course offered- 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 Sept 19-23.  Register online at www.kmsd.edu/communityed

Jr. Laser Baseball Tryouts- 

Additional players are needed for summer 2023.  We invite all 1st, 2nd, 4th, and 5th graders to try out on September 21 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Wales Community Park. Players already placed on a team should not attend this tryout. This tryout aims to add a second team for each of these grades. To register, please email Tryout Coordinator Andy Walter at andywalter1208@gmail.com and include your player’s name and grade level. KMJL teams begin indoor practices once per week in December or January.

Beginning in April, teams will have a combination of 2-3 games or practices per week through mid-July. Tryout will take place on September 21 from 5:30-7 at Wales Community park

Youth Volleyball for 1st-4th graders

Students in grades 1-4 will get introductory lessons, skills and drills to volleyball. Play is on Friday nights only for the fall season. Anyone still interested can still sign up https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

Aerobics

Need that extra push to get started on an exercise program? We’ve perfected our routines so they work for anyone of any age or fitness level. 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.  Class is held Tuesdays and Thursdays at KM Middle School at 6:30.  Sign up today at www.kmsd.edu/communityed

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.