Watch today's daily announcement video to see what exciting news Mr. Bestor is sharing with Mrs. Kaminski!

Today we celebrate National Denim Day!

Each year in April, Denim Day raises awareness about all forms of sexual violence.

Why denim? An Italian Parliament in 1999 overturned a 1992 rape conviction based on the victim’s clothing. According to the decision, the woman was wearing tight jeans, and therefore must have given consent. This decision led to protests in Italy where women wore jeans showing support for the victim. Since then, Peace Over Violence has sponsored Denim Day to raise awareness and eliminate sexual violence around the world.

Throughout the country and world, the day sets a standard of support for survivors and provides a foundation for solidarity through a simple message; there is no reason for sexual assault, not even the type of clothes a person wears.

The statistics are staggering but the personal stories are even more haunting. According to RAINN statistics, 1 in every 6 American women has been a victim of an attempted or completed rape in her lifetime. There is no reason for them to be victims – not their age, their clothes, or their status. A woman’s job, clothing, and socio-economic status are not an invitation to assault.

The day calls for everyone to wear denim to show support for victims and survivors, both women AND men, of sexual harassment, abuse, assault, and rape.

As we discussed yesterday, this year’s SAAM theme is We Can Build Safe Online Spaces, because sexual harassment, assault, and abuse can happen anywhere, including online.

The National Sexual Violence Resource Center believes we can all ACT to stop sexual violence, including online sexual violence, before it has a chance to happen by addressing root causes and social norms that allow it to exist.

We can all make a difference. Here are a few ways we can TAKE ACTION:

Intervene to stop concerning behaviors. Step in when you see someone's actions are creating an unsafe environment for others.

Everyone has a role in naming and stopping situations that could lead to sexual violence before it happens. Learn how to safely act as an engaged bystander.

Speak up when you hear rape jokes or harmful comments like "she was asking for it."

Each of us has the opportunity to challenge ideas and behaviors that support sexual violence.

Promote and model healthy attitudes and relationships. Treat others the way you want to be treated.

Empower others by respecting boundaries. Everyone has the right to set limits, feel safe, and get support. Learn more about healthy relationships.

Believe survivors when they disclose. When a friend tells you he/she was sexually assaulted, let the only question you ask be, "how can I help?"

IMPORTANT: sexual harassment or abuse that happens online (through screens) doesn’t necessarily lessen the impact on victims. Understand the impact, and address it without dismissiveness, judgment, or shame.

Victims are never to blame. What we do and say about sexual violence matters. Find organizations that are here to help.

 

For more ways to get involved, click here.

 

Finally, if you are a Sexual Assault / Violence survivor or know a survivor, please know there are RESOURCES to help. Deputy Soneberg is available to help as are our KM HS Campus guidance counselors. You can explore using art and prose to learn to thrive again or find online resources here.

The weather is heating up and so are the deals at the Laser Locker. Please visit our website www.laser-locker.com and use the code SUMMERSALE21 for 25% discount. 

Drama Club will meet TODAY 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!

Sgt. Jeffre Schafer from the U.S. Marines will be presenting information and answering your questions about the U.S. Marines in a virtual visit TOMORROW. Please click on the Google Meet link to join TOMORROW from 10:10 am - 10:40 am.

The KM Boys Varsity Golf team started conference play this week winning the first Mini Meet in style. The Lasers shot a team total of 146 (+2 over par as a team) at Morningstar Golf Club on Tuesday with the nearest competitor 6 shots back. The team was led by blistering hot Sr. Jackson V. firing a (-4) under par 32 (meet medalist), followed by Sr. Jackson V., Sr. Ben P. & Fr, Spencer S. all shooting (38), with Jr. Alex K. (39).

The KM Boys JV golf team successfully won the first JV1 Conf. Mini meet on Monday at the Broadlands GC. The Lasers shot a team total of 166 with the nearest team six shots back. The team was led by Jr. Colin S. (39) followed by Jr. Max K. (40), Jr. Mason F. (43), Jr. Owen D. (44) & Jr. Gavin C. (46).

B JV2 Golf @ Moor Downs 3:00 pm

B V Golf @ Wanaki 11:00 am 

B JV/V LAX vs Marquette 5:00 pm / 7:00 pm

G V LAX vs Mukwonago 5:30 pm

Doors are not to be propped open for any reason. This is a safety issue and concern.  

Students are not allowed to let other people into the building for any reason--even if you know it’s another student! All visitors and students arriving late need to enter through the main office entrance. If students are found to be letting people into the building, there will be consequences. Remember: we have cameras!  

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.