National Winter Skin Relief Day |
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Dryer air... dryer skin... extra handwashing... and... hand santizer... take good care of yourselves! |
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National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month |
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As we have shared this week, January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
Today, we would like to highlight the work of a KMHS student focused on this topic.
Kettle Moraine High School’s very own Tara Chapman created an activist art piece focused on the topic of human trafficking entitled: Rosanna´s Value
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Tara’s work is explained in her own words:
Incorporated symbolism and other emblematic minutiae:
- The light fixture (more so a chandelier) is literally shedding light on the apparition of human trafficking and the general issue.
- The ultimate human trafficking maxim of “It can happen to anyone” is intentionally ubiquitous. It appears on the chandelier (as the orange, fiery fuel for its lucency or presenting of the truth), on the altered dollar bill (in place of the traditional “THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA”; in cooperation with other actual elements of a dollar bill; “It can really happen to anyone.”... “Really any..”, and the omitted “one” is fulfilled by the traditionally printed ONE, in another appearance (usurping what would with an actual bill be some more text), some more times, yet again with the utilization of the appearances of the number one; under the crying countenance; and (ostensibly, if I’ve not missed any other manifestation) lastly, in place of cursive signatures.
- Likewise on the dollar bill are there the recurrent letter of “C” and a particular number. This is in place of what I believe would be an “L” and the individual, identification code of a bill of money. The number is that of the National Human Trafficking Hotline and the special “C” represents the word “call”.
- The hands comprise or are of the same hue as the darkness or area unaffected by light. It is what’s hidden and what’s needing to be revealed and recognized.
Shoutout to KMHS art teacher Mrs. Yaeger for bringing this timely art piece to our attention and to Tara for her outstanding work and her willingness to let us share it.
Look for more information next week about the importance of this month’s focus on National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
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We want to hear from students! How is COVID-19 impacting you?
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), the Medical College of Wisconsin, and the Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service (WIPPS) Research Partners are providing Wisconsin youth an opportunity to share thoughts, concerns, and insights on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on students. WIPPS Research Partners will conduct a series of twenty (20) Zoom small group discussions with Wisconsin middle and high school students between January 26 and February 12, 2021. Students will be provided with a $10 gift card.
WIPPS will gather information about how students are coping during COVID-19; identify challenges, as well as examples of success and resilience; and obtain feedback about students’ learning experiences. This project will help DHS, school leaders, and community organizations improve and implement services, programs, and supports for Wisconsin youth.
For more information or to register for a focus group, please visit https://wipps.org/research-partners/
Questions? Contact Sharon Belton, Project Director, at sbelton@uwsa.edu or 715-302-8483
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Did you submit an NHS application this year? Stay tuned... you will be hearing by January 15th as to the status of your acceptance into NHS. The induction ceremony will take place on January 26th at 6:30 pm in a virtual format. You must be in attendance to be recognized as a member of NHS. Please contact Mrs. Michelle Weber with any questions or concerns. |
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Attention KMHS students, take advantage of a winter ACT Prep course through Wisconsin Test Prep. The 7-week class will start next week. There are two sessions: a virtual session being held on Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m. to start on January 13 and a face to face at Mukwonago High School on Saturdays from 10-noon, starting on January 16. This is great preparation for juniors who will be taking the ACT on March 9. Interested students can register at www.wisconsintestprep.com. Go to this LINK for additional test prep opportunities. |
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Mrs. Pett and Mrs. Kane are both celebrating their birthdays this weekend! Happy Birthday, Ladies! |
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Great night for KM Ski Teams in a huge 5 team slalom race Little Swiss on Wednesday night! Varsity boys 1st place, Varsity Girls 2nd place, and JV Girls 1st place.
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- Varsity Girls - Ella Wichert 1st place, Gloria Tornel 5th place
- Varsity Boys - Hudson Kraut 5th place
- JV Girls - Flynn Gogin 1st, Penelope Whiteside 2nd, and Macy Holzhauer 5th place
Good Luck next week at Alpine Valley!
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Friday, January 8
B JV2 reserve/JV2/JV/V Basketball vs Oconomowoc 6:30 pm / 5:15 pm / 5:15 pm / 7:00 pm
G JV/V Basketball @ Oconomowoc 5:15 pm / 7:00 pm
JV/V Gymnastics @ Karcher MS 6:00 pm
Saturday, January 9
B JV2 reserve/JV2/JV/V Basketball vs Arrowhead 3:30 pm / 2:15 pm / 2:15 pm / 3:45 pm
B JV/V Hockey vs Fond du Lac @ Nagawaukee Ice Rink 5:15 pm / 7:15 pm
G V Hockey vs Beloit Memorial @ Janesville Ice Center 2:00 pm
B JV/V Swim Invite @ Schroeder 11:45 am
JV Bowling vs Menomonee Falls @ Bowlero 12:00 pm
V Bowling vs Waukesha North @ Sunset Bowl 11:00 am
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Music shoutout today!
Two questions... and you need to answer both correctly to earn a prize:
- What song has spent the most time at #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart?
- What artist has cumulatively spent the most weeks at #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart?
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Students - please make sure you are bringing your own masks to school, and wearing them properly! We have extra masks at each entrance for emergencies or replacement needs. They are not designed to be available for daily use. |
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Students - please remember to wear your student ID every day, and at all times while you are in school. It is very important that you use those IDs (examples: lunchroom, signing in and out, etc.) so we reduce any unnecessary contact. |
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IMPORTANT DATES
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NO SCHOOL - Monday, January 18th, and Monday, January 25th
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End of 1st Semester, and Term 2 - Friday, January 22nd
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