Mrs. Kaminski feels very strongly about something... watch today's daily announcement video to find out what it is.

Storytelling can take the form of reading books, creating something from your imagination, or simply sharing real-life experiences! Tell YOUR story to someone today!

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

Let’s focus on AWARENESS for a bit.

TREND: We are communicating more online than ever before, and we don’t seem to be changing that trend any time soon. From dating apps, virtual meetings, chats, video calls, and interactions on social media, most communication now takes place through screens. Over the past few decades, terms such as “sextortion,” “revenge porn,” and “doxxing” have been added to the public lexicon. Other examples of common abusive behaviors online include child pornography, online harassment, or posting unsolicited explicit images.

Sexual violence is an umbrella term that includes any type of unwanted sexual contact — either in person or online — including sexual assault, harassment, and abuse.

PANDEMIC IMPACT: The COVID pandemic created more isolation and reduced in-person physical interaction with our community, which has made it more difficult to identify situations. So, overall, the impact the pandemic is having on Sexual Assault / Harassment made it really critical to make Building Safe Online Spaces the focus for 2021.

Let’s now shift to PREVENTION.

As we connect online, we can learn how to practice digital consent, intervene when we see harmful content or behaviors, and ensure that online spaces — whether they be workspaces, classrooms, social media platforms, or otherwise — are respectful and safe.

PRACTICE DIGITAL CONSENT: According to NSVRC (National Sexual Violence Resource Center) consent occurs when someone gives permission for something to happen or agrees to do something. When you ask someone for consent, they need to know specifically what they’re agreeing to, so make sure what you’re asking is clear. Consent also needs to be voluntary, so those who are agreeing should be doing so freely and 100% by their own choosing, without pressure, guilt, or coercion from the person asking.

When it comes to sexual activities that take place through screens, such as sexting, sending nude photos, or connecting for in-person physical sex, digital consent is a baseline for moving forward.

Just like in real-life sexual encounters, consent should be an ongoing conversation when communicating digitally. Although you aren’t talking face-to-face, you should always consider how your actions might make another person feel and ask questions if you don’t know.

We can practice digital consent by:

Consent isn’t only important when it comes to sex — there are everyday ways that we negotiate our needs with the needs of others. Click here for more on that.

Everyday consent means we communicate our boundaries and ask others for their perspective before taking actions that impact them.

Tomorrow we will continue discussing PREVENTION by covering how to intervene when you see harmful content or behaviors, and ensuring that online spaces are respectful and safe.

This week we welcome Mrs. Timm

Role: Mrs. Timm supports Mrs. Kaminski, Mr. Bestor, Mr. Tomczyk, the three charter school Directors, teachers, parents... and more, and she is happy to do so!

Favorite thing(s) to do outside of school: Mrs. Timm loves spending time with her family, including her two dogs Rainey and Mojo! She also loves being near water at home, and on vacation.

Friendly advice: First things first, make sure to do well academically, then try to be involved in sports, the performing arts, really anything... and very importantly, be a good person - that will take you far!

FUN fact: Mrs. Timm used to live in France, and sailed across the Irish Sea. She also worked for Harley-Davidson for almost 17 years.

CONGRATULATIONS to KM’s FTC Robotics Team, “Laser Tech”, for being on the winning Alliance Team this past Saturday at State Competition at MSOE! This is Laser Tech’s first state title. In addition, Laser Tech scored 456 points in the semi-finals, which is the current world record for hybrid FTC events this season! Congratulations Laser Tech!

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 TOMORROW, 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!

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.

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 TONIGHT at 5:30 pm at the Bicycle Doctor in Dousman. No experience is needed. We hope to see you there!

B JV Track Invite @ KMHS 4:00 pm

G JV Track Invite @ KMHS 4:00 pm

G JV/V Softball @ Waukesha South 4:30 pm | 4:30 pm

B V Golf @ Morningstar 3:00 pm

B V Baseball vs Marquette @ Wales Park 4:30 pm

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.