Where do Mrs. Kaminski and Mr. Bestor land on the controversial topic: Is it too early for Christmas decorations?!?!? Watch today's daily announcement video to find out!

Today is International Day for Tolerance. It is a day to highlight the importance of open mindedness and listening. It would be a great day to learn about a culture you didn’t know about before.

On November 16, 1995, the Declaration of Principles on Tolerance was put in effect by the United Nations (UNESC specifically) to foster respect for cultures and different groups around the world. Education that focuses on culture and acceptance is one of the best ways to curb intolerance and end cycles of violence. Recognizing stereotypes and cultural viewpoints can help us all to accept and respect others. If we do this more often, we can help the world avoid conflict over misunderstandings of others' customs and beliefs. Acceptance of other cultures encourages a culturally richer world.

Based on that, today would be a great day to show some kindness as we celebrate International Day for Tolerance!

As a KM community, we know the importance of spreading the message of kindness #KMKind. In an effort to expand our reach with this positive message, we have partnered with AlwaysBeKindLakeCountry.com to encourage everyone to choose kindness every day. “Always Be Kind” is not just a reminder for the students in our KM school district, but also for all members of our KM community.

 

We are encouraging everyone to join us in this initiative as we work to spread kindness all across the Kettle Moraine community. Please consider purchasing an “Always Be Kind” t-shirt, designed specifically for KM. Please go into the button below to order and for more information about shirt colors, sizing (included finished product measurements), pricing, and delivery details. Shirts sales end this Friday, November 20th at 11:59 pm.

 

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Kaminski or Alyssa Voigt at voigta@kmsd.edu.

 

Together, let’s make Kettle Moraine and the Lake Country area shine bright with positivity and kindness. 

The second issue of The Global Glimpse, a student-to-student newsletter, is officially published! In hopes of bringing more awareness to the incredible work both students and staff do in KM Global, four student advisory board members of the charter: Jack B, Emily D, Olivia D, and Chloe M have taken the opportunity to further represent Global throughout the entire high school campus. Please take some time to read through the most current issue that dives into student inquiry projects, a teacher spotlight, and a welcome to the new freshman board members. This newsletter will continue to showcase student and staff achievement both in our school and community on a monthly basis. To catch up on the publication of the first issue, read here! Thank you, and happy reading!

Do you enjoy a good mystery, a good laugh or both? Make time to watch the online performance of "Whose Crime Is it Anyway?" KM Drama Club's Competition One Act Play for 2020. Featuring classic fictional characters like Dracula, Frankenstein, Elizabeth Bennet, and Sherlock Holmes this is an evening of virtual entertainment not to be missed. Livestreams of the Sectional video submission will be Friday, November 20 and Saturday, November 21 at 7:00 pm. Tickets can be purchased on KMSD's Classmunity page; only registered ticket holders will get the exclusive links to see the show. Thank you for celebrating the work of this team from across the KMHS Campus and cheering them on to the State One Act Festival in December.

REMINDER - IN CASE YOU NEED ANYTHING… The Main Office will be staffed from 7:00 am - 3:00 pm during our temporary shift to distance learning November 9th - 20th and on November 23rd and 24th (NO SCHOOL - Staff Professional Development Days).

The Main Office will be CLOSED November 25th - November 27th (Thanksgiving Break).

The campus is currently scheduled to reopen on November 30th with normal main office hours 7:00 am - 3:00 pm.

Want to sport the latest KM gear? Is shopping your happy place? Check out the online Laser Locker! Orders will be available in the main office within one school day. Please reach out to Ms. Dugger with any questions.

Grace P is holding auditions for her Senior Portfolio Show, Number the Stars, based on the book by Lois Lowry on November 22nd and 23rd at 4:00 pm through Zoom. This is a low commitment production that is open to anyone on the Kettle Moraine High School Campus, as well as anyone on the Kettle Moraine Middle School Campus. Check out this document to sign up and find more details about the audition process. Rehearsals will begin in January, with performances on May 14th and 15th, 2021. If you have any questions, please contact Grace at provgra@kmsd.edu.

STILL ACCEPTING DONATIONS - The Interact Club is helping St. Ben's Homeless Shelter in Milwaukee with their Warm Winter Drive again this year! Please consider donating when cleaning out your closets this winter! They need gently used warm blankets, jackets (all sizes), mittens, scarves, hats, and gloves for children, women, and men. Talk to Mrs. Weber in Global if you have any questions or drop off at the high school before November 30th.

There are STILL bins in the Global area, the Laser entrance, and the front office entryway.

Thanks so much for helping!

The following admissions reps have set up virtual meetings for KM next week. These small group virtual meetings are open to ALL campus students. Please go to the Upcoming Events page of the Counseling Section on the high school website for Google Meet links. Don't miss these opportunities to learn about your post high school options.

Mr. Cassini is celebrating his birthday today! Happy Birthday!!!

The WNKM Swimming Team scored 53 points and finished in 13th place Saturday at the WIAA State Championship meet. Those are the highest finish and most points scored at State in over 20 years for WNKM.

The relay of Amelia O (KM), Kaitlyn C, Molly G, and Maddy A broke their own school record set the week before by 2.12 seconds and finished 12th. 

Maddy A's swims in both the 100 freestyle and 100 Breaststroke were lowering her own school record and achieved the NISCA All American Time Standard. 

Court is almost in session! All Boys wanting to play basketball this winter there will be a virtual meeting on Tuesday, November 17 at 3:00 pm using this google meet link. This is for Freshmen through Seniors. If you have any questions please contact Mr. Matt Voigt voigtm@kmsd.edu.

First day of Girl's Basketball

First day of Boy's Hockey

First day of Girl's Hockey 

First day of Gymnastics

Students, if you were unable to pick up your class materials last week during the scheduled drive-thru classroom material pick-ups, you will find all remaining items in the front office. You can pick them up there from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm today through Tuesday, November 24th.

We can’t talk about it if we don’t know about it! Please email hsannounce@kmsd.edu with any information you’d like us to share in the announcements!