Welcome Back!!
We are so thrilled to have our learners back on campus next week and ready to have a great year! This is the first of our new CAMPUS-WIDE newsletter! We hope it makes it easier for all families to be informed about what is going on in our building. We welcome your feedback on it as we continue to partner our two schools.

Please read through this email carefully. There is important included and answers to frequently asked questions.
Mitigation Strategies
Here is what you need to know -

  • As in any year, we know that our students learn best when they feel safe. We are committed to communicating with each student on what makes them feel most comfortable and safe in their learning space.
  • As always, students and staff should stay home when sick.
  • Facial coverings and vaccines are recommended
  • Increased ventilation (2021 practice)
  • School close contacts will be informed, but not required to quarantine unless symptoms arise*
  • Hand sanitizer will be readily available and recommended
  • Water fountains off, use of water-filling stations only
  • Students who report to the Health Room with symptoms of illness will be asked to wear a mask until a determination is made from health room staff assessment of whether a student will go home or stay in school based on guidelines.
  • For more information regarding quarantine and other mitigation measures across the district, please visit our district webpage.
Medication Drop Off
If your child will need to take medication while at school, that can be dropped off at the open house on Tuesday, August 31st. Please note that you will need to fill out a medication authorization form, which is available on our website.

Any further questions or additional arrangements can be directed to Jamie Muellenbach, RN in the Wales Campus Health Room @ muellnebachj@kmsd.edu.
Soft Start
Similar to the start of last school year, we will be utilizing the first three days to hold a Soft Start with our students. Students will ONLY attend school one of these first three days, based on last name, UNLESS other arrangements have already been made with your classroom teacher:
Last names A-H
Monday, August 30
Last names I-Q
Tuesday, August 31
Last names R-Z
Wednesday, September 1

Please note the following regarding the format of the soft start days:
With the exception of 4K, students are expected to attend the entire school day which will include lunch, recess and specials
  • 4K teachers sent out a different schedule and communication to parents/guardians and students will have a modified day and will attend with a parent or guardian 
  • Transportation (buses) will be picking up and dropping off students at their assigned times (except 4K)
  • Students will attend class with approximately ⅓ of their classmates and will include activities centered on establishing routines and expectations.  
  • Students should bring all school supplies with them on their soft start day. Some PTOs have offered a pre-ordered supply pack option. If this was the case in your building and you ordered a supply pack, your PTO will coordinate distribution.
Free Hot Lunches
As a part of the CARES act, we are still able to offer free hot lunches for all students. In order for the lunch to be free, students must take one of every food group option available.

Milk will be available for students who bring cold lunch for a minimal cost.
Annual Registration
If you haven't done so already, please complete the annual registration. Note that this must be done annually to update emergency contacts, address, and phone numbers that may have changed - even if there is no change.

Thank you!!
Join Boy Scouts
DOES YOUR K-5TH GRADER WANT TO JOIN CUB SCOUTS? PACK 91 WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU!

“The best way to find out what you do best is to do it. Catch a fish. Ride a bike. Set up a tent. Build a Pinewood Derby® car. Shoot a bow and arrow. Cub Scouting offers boys and girls the opportunity to see and learn fun, new things that can’t be found anywhere else.
Cub Scouts are at that magical age where everything is new and possible and, most important, fun. They build things. Play with purpose. Make friends and work together. The life lessons learned here not only transform today’s Cub Scouts into tomorrow’s Scouts BSA members but also help form a foundation to embrace opportunity and overcome obstacles in life.”

From Lions to Webelos, all of our Dens offer fun and challenging activities that promote character development and physical fitness in boys AND girls, grades Kindergarten through 5th grade. The best part is, you don’t need any prior experience to join the fun.

Please email aubreysvogel@gmail.com if your child is interested in joining our Wales-based Pack. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

After School Care for 21- 22 School Year

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. Links to recently-added flyers and upcoming events are included below.
PTO
Wales and KM Explore Elementary Schools
219 N. Oak Crest Drive | Wales, WI 53183 | 262-968-6400