Field Trips, Electronic Device Policy, and Explore's Application

A Note from Mr. Otto

Hello Wales and KM Explore Campus,

Welcome back! We hope you had a restful and healthy winter break. Before the break, we were noticing an increased use of electronic devices among our students - especially smart watches. We wanted to give you all a friendly reminder of what our student handbook states in regards to the use of these devices during the school day. Thank you for your understanding.

"The use of cell phones or personal electronic devices (e.g. ipods, smart watches, gaming devices, phones or androids) are not allowed during the school day from 8:30 AM through 3:35 PM. If a student has a cell phone or device in school, they should store the inactive or muted device out-of-sight during the aforementioned times. If there are repeated instances of device use in the course of the school year, a principal may request a parent conference. If there are repeated uses of these devices over the course of the school year, a principal may increase disciplinary repercussions, including suspension for insubordination. In case of emergency during the school day parents should call the main office to contact the student."

Campus News

Dates to Remember

January 17 - No School

January 21 - End of first semester

January 24 - No School

February 7 - Student Council Meeting at 3:45

February 21 - No School AND Urban Air PTO Fundraiser from 4-8pm

February 25 - Fine Arts Day

Bridge Diagnostics

In addition to our already fantastic parternship with Summit Labs, KMSD is excited to have a new partnership with Bridge Diagnostics located in Waukesha near SkyZone. Testing is completed by Grand Avenue Pharmacy. Refer to their link for up-to-date locations and hours.

Local Lab locations and current hours:

Bridge Diagnostic/Grand Ave Pharmacy- Drive Up/Walk-up

W229N1400 Westwood Dr., Waukesha WI 53186

Mon-Fri: 9:00am-7:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-3:00pm

Sun: 9:00am-3:00pm

This partnership will allow for PCR results to be communicated directly with KMSD health staff, eliminating the need for extra steps and a quicker return to school. No appointments needed. No paper involved.

Blessings In a Backpack

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 student(s) 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 sent home and return it school or fill out this Google Form.

Wales Campus PTO News

PTO January Newsletter

The PTO newsletter for January is ready for you to view!

JOIN PTO!

Our PTO is always looking for new members from both KM Explore and Wales to help us continue to make our building an outstanding place to learn. If you have an idea or would like to be a part of our growing team, please email ptowales@gmail.com

Everything Explore!

Dates to Remember:

January 19 - "The Fundraising Fair" for the Wales and Explore Campus outdoor classroom at 5:30pm. More info to come!

February 1st - Application for 22/23 School Year Opens!

March 7, 8, & 9th - Camp Edwards (For Pioneers, only)

May 11th (date change!) - All school concert

Applications are Being Accepted Starting Feb. 1st!

Do you have or know of a student between the ages of 5K and 5th grade that would bennefit from the unique learning style that KM Explore offers? If so, please apply for them to join our learning community starting February 1st. Note: current students need not apply.

An informational night will be held on February 8th for families who are new to our school and would like to hear more about the 5 pillars that we have built our school's pedagogy on.

Watch here for the latest Explore News!

https://vimeo.com/channels/kmsdetv

Wales Tales

Important Dates to Remember

January 5 - 4th and 5th Grade Concert

January 7 - 5th Grade Field Trip to Madison

January 13 - 4th Grade Field Trip to Waukesha Historical Museum

January 25 - 1st Grade Field Trip to Retzer Nature Center

May 5 - Wales Kindergarten Concert

May 20 - Wales 3rd Grade Concert

Flight Groups

A group of Dragons is called a "flight." Since Wales Elementary's mascot is the dragon, we get together as groups of K-5th graders and complete a different activity each month. The group leaders are adults from all over the building. Last month, we discussed traditions that were important to our families. The students each created a quilt square depicting their special traditions. These quilt squares have been put together to create a Wales quilt, which is now hanging in the upstairs hall way! Check it out if you are ever in our school volunteering!

Watch here for the latest Wales News!

https://vimeo.com/channels/kmsdwetv

Community Education

KM Community Education provides recreational and educational opportunities for families. Please be sure to visit the website often for updates and new programs. For program information and registration forms, visit www.kmsd.edu/communityed.

Camp Invention

Summer 2022 Camp Invention will be offered at KM. Students in grades 1-6 will enjoy a week of STEM fun, building and creating. During this dynamic, high-energy program, young innovators will:

• Dive into cutting-edge ocean research as they adopt their own robotic fish, design and

patent aquatic plants, and take their fish friend home in a mini tank.

• Discover real space exploration technology when they create Spacepacks and AstroArm devices, mine an asteroid and observe erupting ice volcanoes.

• Combine science and art to build their own robotic artist, engage in design thinking,

make spin art and learn how inventions can change the way people create.

• Experiment with the fun of physics, engineering and gaming as they design, build and

test their own mega marble arcades.

Early registration discounts available! Register using SUM35 by 02/16 to save $35 off the $270 registration fee.

Availability is limited, so visit invent.org/mylocalcamp or call 800-968-4332 to secure your child’s spot today!

Community Events and 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.

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Wales and KM Explore Elementary Schools

219 N. Oak Crest Drive | Wales, WI 53183 | 262-968-6400

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