Applications for Holiday Assistance
Applications for assistance through Christmas Clearing Council will be taken until Tuesday, November 15th. The Christmas Clearing Council of Waukesha County is a community organization that promotes and coordinates assistance to families in need during the holiday season. The organization matches families in need with individuals, families, or organizations that are willing to help on a one-to-one basis.
New this year:
Information and applications are available online! Please use the following link if you would like to learn more about the program or if you are interested in applying:
https://www.christmasclearingcouncil.org/get-help
Questions? Don't hesitate to get in touch with our School Counselor, Allie Mathson, at mathsona@kmsd.edu
Maker Moms/Designer Dads
Wales & KM Explore Campus had their first after school Maker Moms/Designer Dads event on Wednesday where students were challenged to create marble runs using LEGOs and upcycling materials as well as stacked tall towers with cups. All who attended had a blast and learned how to work together and try new things.
Join us for some after school STEAM challenges for students of all ages.
*** Volunteer parents are welcome & encouraged!! Students may need extra hands to help make their creations come to life.
SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, November 9 after school 3:45-4:45
RSVP with student name, grade and teacher to wieczoreks@kmsd.edu by November 7.
GAME THEME: Come build your own game! There are many cool ideas!
Please come with an idea of a game to create and perhaps any recyclable/upcycle materials. Nothing should be purchased!
(Check out the links below.)
Cardboard Game ideas
Cup Game ideas
Turkey bowling game
We will also build fall theme LEGO creations as well to display in the library!
We welcome any donations of smallish clean materials. For example: cardboard box (or repurposable cereal, beverage box), brown solo cups, tape, etc. sent to school attention: Mrs W. Thanks for considering!
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
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