MAGEE KINDERGARTNERS SEND CARDS TO VETERANS!!! Each class wrote personalized Veterans Day cards for the veteran residents at Three Pillars Senior Living Communities. This project offered a wonderful way for students to show gratitude and appreciation while creating a special moment of recognition for those who have served. Thank you to everyone who helped to organize this event!
KM ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND KMHS STUDENT GOVERNMENT NEED YOUR SHOE BOXES AND YOUR DONATIONS!!! KM elementary schools and high school student government are participating in a Friendsgiving collection that will conclude on November 26th. Donated or purchased items will be collected into shoe boxes. These "shoe boxes for Santa" will then be personally delivered to students at WD Williams Elementary School in Swannanoa North Carolina. These students have been terribly impacted by hurricanes, tornados, and flooding. Most were left with nothing. Our goal is to gather up much-needed clothing items like hats, mittens, gloves, scarves, socks, and also a few fun things like toys, art supplies, or puzzles. The school has 450 students at 4 elementary schools, so our goal is to meet and even exceed that need. Drop off your donations at any KM elementary school or at KMHS!
KM ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND KMHS STUDENT GOVERNMENT LAUNCH HUGE GIFT COLLECTION FOR PARTNER SCHOOL IMPACTED BY HURRICANES!!! All of our KM elementary schools and our high school student government will be participating in a Friendsgiving collection that will conclude on November 26th. Donated or purchased items will be collected into shoe boxes and organized by age and gender. These "shoe boxes for Santa" will then be personally delivered by a friend of Mrs. Cavanaugh to students at WD Williams Elementary School in Swannanoa North Carolina. These students have been terribly impacted by hurricanes, tornados, and flooding. Most were left with nothing. Our goal is to gather up much-needed clothing items like hats, mittens, gloves, scarves, socks, and also a few fun things like toys, art supplies, or puzzles. These items will be collected and wrapped in shoe box care packages. The school has 450 students at 4 elementary schools. If we are able to build more than 450 boxes, we will share our extras with other schools in the area. All items must be collected by November 26th, as they will be driven down to North Carolina and delivered by December 4th. We are also going to need wrapping paper, shoe boxes, and labels for packaging our gifts. Watch the video for more information, or drop off your donations at any KM elementary school!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cWEbiUdRTnwgjLBWuuwF5n7gWWsmkwKN/view?ts=6729176b
MAGEE STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT ELECTIONS!!! Ms. Mathison and Ms. Kroll are teaching fifth graders about the electoral process through a mock election featuring popular "candydates." Students have learned about the primary process and political parties (in this case a "chocolate" party and a "gummy candy" party.) Kit Kats won the chocolate primary, while Airheads won the gummy candy party. Students have also explored campaign strategies by making posters and door signs and giving mini-speeches/slide presentations. The Electoral College was explained by determining how many electoral votes each classroom should get and creating a map of the school where students will record the results. Tuesday will also mark Magee's election day. Students and staff will visit the fifth grade classrooms to sign in and cast their vote for Airheads or Kit Kats in our special voting booths. Then, they will receive their sticker and head back to class to watch the returns as fifth grade poll workers tabulate a winner.
SIGN YOUR ELEMENTARY OR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT UP FOR LYBA BASKETBALL!!! The season begins in December and concludes in February. Grades 3-8 will practice one night per week with Saturday morning games and will be followed by a season ending tournament. Grades 1-2 will meet on Saturday mornings for one hour with practice and game play. Our emphasis will be on knowledge and execution of basketball skills, rules, sportsmanship, fair play and attitude. Eight foot baskets will be used. Sign up today at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation. Deadline is October 27.
Magee's Picture Retake Day is scheduled!
Happy Friday Magee Families:
The weekly video message is ready for your viewing. Please use the following link to listen to the most recent updates from Mr. Nies. : https://laserfocused.edurooms.com/engage/magee-elementary/newsletters/on-t-r-a-c-k-at-magee-elementary-school-9-13-24
TRY VOLLEYBALL FOR FREE YOUTH CLINIC!!! We are offering a free camp for KM Youth with TryVolleyball. This Try VB for Free event, partnered with Kettle Moraine High School, is designed to provide kids grades 1st - 8th the opportunity to try volleyball in a FUN, safe environment with trained coaching staff. No experience necessary! There will be plenty of assistance on hand to be sure your child has the best first volleyball experience and answer any questions you might have. What you need: comfortable clothes and playing shoes (like what you'd wear to gym class), sater bottle, and a desire to have fun! The clinic will be Sunday, September 22nd 8:30am - 9:00am with clinic play time from 9:00am - 10:30am at Kettle Moraine High School. Sign up at https://usav-try-volleyball.sportngin.com/register/form/688569545. Do you wish to help? Please sign up here to help as a coach, whether you are a player or an adult. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyc1X-h6x3y0hF67H-BJLDOFsto5EBsV_01g29wznlweLYjQ/viewform
Happy Friday Magee Families:
Our first school-based video newsletter is available for you to view. You can access it in your email or through this link: https://laserfocused.edurooms.com/engage/magee-elementary/newsletters/on-t-r-a-c-k-at-magee-elementary-school
Have an amazing weekend!
Don't forget that during Great Start Conferences we also host School Picture Day with Empire Photography. Empire Photography will be at Magee on the 27th, 28th, and 29th for school photos.
See you soon!
KM EVENT CALENDARS ARE AN EASY WAY TO STAY UP TO DATE!!! Each school maintains their own events calendar. They are found in the menu in the upper right on our web pages. Just click the EVENTS ICON and you can choose from list or calendar format. You can even search for specific keywords and add events to your personal calendar! We also offer a yearly calendar-at-a-glance under family resources. Be sure to bookmark your frequently used links for added convenience!!
As we approach the new school year, let's welcome the new staff joining our Magee School Community. Today, please welcome Scott Henderson our new Cross-Categorical Special Education Teacher. He will be joining Mrs. Kiesgen, Ms. Kretschmer, and our amazing Special Education Paraeducator team.
My name is Scott, and I am thrilled to join the Magee SWD team. For the past four years, I have been teaching at the Wales/Explore campus. I am married with six kids and a dog, and much of my free time is spent shuttling my kids to various school and sporting events. As a family, we enjoy traveling and working on remodeling projects together. I am excited to be part of such an amazing group of people and look forward to contributing to the team.
Welcome to our team, Scott. We look forward to collaborating with you and supporting all of our students to the fullest together. Your humor, positivity, and care for all students will continue to strengthen our school community and the support we provide our learners at Magee!
As we approach the new school year, let's welcome the new staff joining our Magee School Community. Today, please welcome Kelly Kroll, our new 5th Grade teacher joining Mrs. Mathison.
My name is Kelly Kroll and I am thrilled to be joining Magee's team as a 5th grade teacher. I previously taught 4th grade at Cushing, so I am very excited to see how Magee's incoming 5th graders apply their 4th grade learning. I look forward to meeting new students and families as well as getting creative with outdoor learning! You will see me around the KM community as I am also the assistant coach of the KMHS Dance Team. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family, lake days, camping, and working out at Cyclebar.
Welcome Miss Kroll. We are excited that you are joining our team at Magee!
As we approach the new school year, let's welcome the new staff joining our Magee School Community. Today, please welcome Emilie Post, our new Music Teacher at Magee Elementary School.
"Hello, my name is Emilie Post and I will be the K - 5 music teacher at Magee for the 24-25 school year. I had previously been a Special Education teacher in KM since 2020 after receiving my Masters of Arts in Teaching from Caroll University. Last year was my first year as an Elementary Music Teacher at Cushing Elementary. I received my undergraduate degree in Musical Theater from Marymount Manhattan College in NYC. For the past 11 years, I have taught dance, music, and theater across Southeastern Wisconsin, as well as directed and choreographed shows at First Stage, The Jerry Awards, Lake Country Playhouse, and KMHS and KMMS. I spent this last summer at Lakeland University where I completed my Level 1 Orff Schulwerk certification for music education. I currently live in Hartland with my husband Matt, who is also a musician, and we are expecting our first child, a baby girl this October. I am thrilled to join the Magee team and my hope is to create a classroom where all students feel supported, celebrated, and encourage to become their best musical self. "
Welcome Mrs. Post! We look forward to creating some musical magic with you this school year!
ENROLL IN KM 4 AND 5K NOW!!! The open enrollment window has reopened and it is important to apply and secure a spot. We also need district residents to enroll in 4K so we can meet your choice of schools and accommodate wrap care requests. There is no need to enroll in KM 5K if your child was in KM 4K this year. Get started now at www.kmsd.edu/enroll. To explore options and learn more about each of our elementary sites and wrap-around care partners, contact 4K Director Justin Nies, at niesjustin@kmsd.edu.
We are looking forward to August 28th for our Back to School Bash!! We hope to see you there.
SUMMER ACADEMY MOVIN ON TO KINDERGARTEN!!! Our youngest SA learners had a wonderful time celebrating the 4th of July with a parade through the school in the costumes they created in class.
🗓️ SAVE THE DATE and LET'S ALL HANG OUT!
Join us for a fun filled day at The Tap Yard - Waukesha on September 14th, 12-3pm!
20% of all sales benefit the Magee PTO!
Mark your calendar, grab your crew, and we are excited to see you there!
Congratulations to all of the seniors who graduated on Saturday! Thanks to all of the Magee alumni who visited on Friday. We are so proud of you!
HAPPY STAFF APPRECIATION!!! Thank you to all of our KMSD staff for your continuous commitment to education. The effort you put into your profession, and the support you provide your students, is noticed. You change lives in meaningful ways and we appreciate all that you do!
