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There are MANY benefits of having a pet in a child's life. Click here to read more about this National Kids and Pets Day, including the importance of picking the right pet for the right time!

We begin this week with an incredibly important one that several of our students requested we cover - Sexual Assault Awareness.

April 2021 marks the official 20th anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) — but did you know we can trace its history even longer?

As long as there have been people who care about making the world a better place, there have been individuals advocating for sexual assault prevention. In the United States, movements for social change and equality began to gain traction in the 1940s and 50s with the civil rights era.

Even before SAAM was first nationally observed in 2001, advocates had been holding events, marches, and observances related to sexual violence during the month of April, sometimes during a week-long “Sexual Assault Awareness Week.”

In the early 2000s, the primary goal of SAAM was awareness — both raising visibility of the teal ribbon and the meaning behind it. By the mid-2000s, SAAM incorporated prevention more heavily, focusing on areas such as communities, workplaces, and college campuses. These campaigns discussed ways that individuals and communities can stop sexual assault before it happens by changing behaviors and promoting respect.

These two goals of awareness and prevention carried over into the 2010s, laying the groundwork for the SAAM that we see today.

While each campaign has a different theme, they all share some common goals: to raise visibility about sexual assault and share how it can be prevented, whether that’s through education about healthy sexuality, consent, or bystander intervention.

Tomorrow we’ll share this year’s theme and its' importance!

Reminder - students you may not carry medication during the school day per District Policy with only a few exceptions - students may carry inhalers, diabetic supplies, EpiPens IF the health room has a med consent on file AND the doctor has given permission for the student to carry. Lastly, NO ONE should be sharing medications.

Attention Seniors! Senior Gala tickets will be going on sale during all lunch hours in the library starting Wednesday, April 28th thru Wednesday, May 5th. Tickets are $70 and include a plated dinner, signature mocktail, late-night snacks, dancing, Comedy Sportz, raffle prizes, and more!

The (semi-formal attire) event will be held on June 5th at Western Lakes Golf Course.

When purchasing tickets, be prepared to sign up for a table. Each table can hold 8 people. Virtual students will be able to purchase tickets online (link coming next week) but they will need to contact Mrs. Voigt or Mrs. Gill to sign up for a table. You cannot sign up for a table before purchasing a ticket first.

Gala permission slips will be passed out in your advisory on Monday, and will also be available in the library. Please return the signed permission slip with your payment. Virtual students may email the signed form back if needed.

If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Voigt or Mrs. Gill.

Drama Club will meet Wednesday, April 28 during advisory. We will share important information about Thespian Points, Thespian Honor Society Induction Ceremony, and how to become a drama club officer next year. Contact Ms. Kean (keana@kmsd.edu) or a Drama Officer with questions. The google meet code is Drama2020. We hope to see you there!

THIS EVENING KM Best Buddies is partnering with Culver’s for a Culver’s Cares from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm! A portion of the proceeds will go to KM Best Buddies.

If you aren't already familiar with Best Buddies, they create opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

If you would like to get involved, please reach out to Mrs. Vodenlich.

#KMKIND

Attention students signed up to take AP Exams. Exams run May 3rd - May 17.The schedule is posted around the school, has been shared with your AP teacher, and will be sent out in a message through Total Registration.

Please remember that any cancellation requests are done through Total Registration and there is a $4 cancellation fee. Please contact Mr. Rortvedt (rortvedp@kmsd.edu) with any questions you have.

Sophomores and Juniors - Are you interested in prep for the ACT college entrance exam? If so, sign up for a virtual ACT Prep course through Wisconsin Test Prep. The 7-week class will run from April 28 - June 5. Interested students can register at www.wisconsintestprep.com. Go to this LINK for additional test prep opportunities.

Mr. Anderson is celebrating his birthday today! Happy birthday!

The KM Boys Varsity Golf Team won the prestigious Sheboygan North Invite this past week on April 22nd & 23rd Thursday & Friday. The Tournament was held at the Meadow Valley Course at Blackwolf Run and the Irish Course at Whistling Straits. The Lasers won the 40 team 200 player invite shooting 309 & 301 for a 2-day team total of 609. The team was led by Individual Tournament Champion Sr. Ben P. 76-69 (145), followed by Sr. Jackson V. 75-75 (150) 5th overall, Sr. Jackson C. 75-78 (153) T-7, So. Alex K. 83-79 (162) T-34, along with Fr. Spencer S. (84) & Sr. Will A. (93) (T-76 combined).

The KM Boys JV Golf Team defeated the Waukesha West JV team in a dual on Thursday, April 22nd at Nagawaukee GC. The Lasers shot a team total of 261 vs. West 286. The Lasers were led by Colin S.(40), Owen D. (50), Andrew J. (54), Fin J., Drew R., Jack M., Charlie C. & Graham L.

The KM Boys Varsity Reserve team finished in 9th Place on Saturday, April 24th at the CMH Crusader Varsity Invite held at the Broadlands GC. The Lasers shot a team total of 349 and were led by Jr. Max K. (81), Sr. Will A. (83), Jr. Mason F., Jr. Owen D.and Jr. Colin S.

This week on our schedule:

4-26 - C8 JV1 Conference Mini Meet at the Broadlands 3:00 pm

4-27 - C8 Varsity Conference Mini Meet at Morningstar GC 3:00 pm

4-28 - Brookfield Central Varsity Invite at Wanaki GC 11:00 am

4-29 - JV Conf Dual vs W. South at Nagawaukee 2:30 pm

4-30 - Franklin Varsity Invite at Oakwood GC at 8:00 am

5-1 - Hartford JV Invite at Hartford GC 8:00 am

Tryouts for the 2021-2022 HS Dance team are coming up on June 17 and 18 at the High School. Tryout Packets can be found online at https://kmhsdanceteam.wixsite.com/kmhsdance/tryout-information. Questions can be directed to Coach Katelyn kmhsdanceteam@gmail.com

Attention all 9th, 10th, 11th grade boys and girls. Do you enjoy riding mountain bikes? Come join the Lake Country Mountain “Composite” bike team. We will be having a meeting on Tuesday, APRIL 27th at 5:30 pm at the Bicycle Doctor in Dousman. No experience is needed. We hope to see you there!

First day of Girl’s Soccer

B JV Golf @ Broadlands 3:00 pm

B V Golf @ Chenqua 3:00 pm

G V LAX @ Oconomowoc 6:00 pm

Congratulations to Ava S., Jessica K., and Mr. Cassini for correctly answering all of these questions!

Please make sure you are bringing your own masks to school, and wearing them properly!

Be sure to follow your classroom cleaning expectations to help us all stay as safe as possible!

Our bubblers are turned off, but the refill stations are still on. Remember to bring your reusable water bottles to stay hydrated!

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.

Please stay 6 feet or more apart, and do NOT leave your Advisory to seek face-to-face help, instead, use google meet to work with your teachers.

Hold the delivered pickles, hold the lettuce, anything outside the school cafeteria or your home-prepared meal does upset us.

Parents/guardians and students are asked not to bring/deliver food or beverages from any outside commercially prepared eating establishments to school to be consumed by students during their regular mealtimes, or any school hours.

It is noted in the student handbook that food from area restaurants will not be accepted during the school day. In addition, in our August 14, 2020 campus welcome back letter, we mentioned “Special food deliveries will not be allowed during the school day. Special deliveries sent to the school will be sent back with the person delivering the food, and will not be accepted or delivered to the student. When a parent/guardian needs to drop off a delivery for a student, the parent/guardian must communicate that to the student. Students will not be called down to the office to pick up their delivery. They will be required to pick it up during passing time or during their lunch break. Students will be required to turn the product over to office staff for disposal upon entering the building and will then be sent to class.