KMSD Alert: Due to a Winter Weather Warning by the National Weather Service, that significantly impacts travel, all Kettle Moraine Schools will be closed tomorrow January 9th. After-school activities will also be canceled. Watch text and email in case of building-specific details. As this is our one allotted snow day, there will be no virtual classes. The basketball games are being rescheduled as follows: Girls will make up the game on 1/10/24. Boys will make up the game on 1/16/24. The school board meeting that was scheduled tomorrow will be moved to 1/15/24.
Wishing you and yours the very best of the holiday season!
KMSD IS SEEKING REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE BUDGET ADVISORY COUNCIL!! Kettle Moraine Parents, Citizens, and Business/Community Partners are invited to collaborate with us to inform our long range budget and operational planning. The KMSD Budget Advisory Council will meet three times in 2024 (3/5, 5/28, and 11/12) to provide constructive/critical feedback on key financial decisions facing the Kettle Moraine School District. This is a valuable opportunity to have a voice in district policy and better understand the financial challenges that impact public education. If you're interested in this effort, or would like to recommend someone, please sign up at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1RTsRRpfmMT8RPSfORkmZ9GZyUtCka0o-MXJXx2wox6E/viewform
MAGEE FOREST 4K STUDENTS SHARE SPECIAL GIFTS WITH THEIR OUTDOOR FRIENDS!!! Happy Holidays to all and especially the Magee forest creatures! Magee Forest 4K students created edible gifts for the many creatures who share their forest classroom. The seed clips were created with clothespins, recycled cardboard shapes (4K standards), SunButter and birdseed. If you are interested in KM 4K, join us at the 4K Fair on January 17 from 5-7pm at Cushing Elementary!
KMSD 4K-12 NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION FOR THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR IS OPENING SOON!!! Registration for RESIDENTS will open January 18th, 2024. For resident registration information, contact Kristie Feucht at feuchtk@kmsd.edu. Registration for NON RESIDENTS will open February 5th, 2024. For more information on open enrollment contact Jenny Godin at jenny@kmsd.edu. There is also extensive enrollment information and links on our website at https://www.kmsd.edu/o/kmsd/page/enroll.
RSVP NOW FOR THE KM SHOWCASE – FEBRUARY 21ST FROM 5:30-7PM @ KMHS. THIS K-12 ENROLLMENT FAIR & COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL RESIDENTS/NON-RESIDENTS. Talk with administrators, staff, and students from all of our KM Schools! Get a personalized tour of the KMHS Campus, including all of our career pathways and subject areas. Watch video tours of our other Schools! Learn more about K-12 programs, curriculum, and offerings! Get information on the many athletic teams, clubs & activities that are available! Participate in interactive activities and WIN PRIZES!!! To learn more about the many choices in the Kettle Moraine School District... RSVP NOW to our Google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeB7sTMSjs9TbS3TMgJTZ9tmYMCYrX_RuUAwWCZ84oAPspp5Q/viewform
SIGN UP NOW – KMSD DANCE TEAM ANNUAL CLINIC JANUARY 17th AND 19th!!!
The KMHS Dance Team is hosting their annual Kid's Dance Clinic! This is for K-5 students. All dancers will get to learn a routine on January 17th, and perform it at a basketball game on January 19th. Please see this link to register and for more information! Reach out to Coach Sarah at daviess@kmsd.edu with any questions. Registration closes on January 13th, so sign up now!!! https://www.classmunity.com/kmsd/view-fundraiser.php?fundraiser_id=2371 "
RSVP NOW!!!! KM4K FAIR WILL BE HELD ON JANUARY 17TH FROM 5-7 PM AT CUSHING ELEMENTARY! Learn more about four-year-old kindergarten in the Kettle Moraine School District! This annual event is fun and informative for young learners and their families. Kettle Moraine’s 4K program strives to build a strong foundation for lifelong learning! Providing this programming to our community is an integral way to connect our youngest learners and families to our school district and prepare them for Kindergarten. The event will feature a supervised 4K room so kids can interact and play while parents speak with educators, principals, and directors from our 4K programs. The open house format features booths from each of our elementary sites and wrap-around care partners, allowing you to find the right option for your family. Watch for the next issue of the Communicator to learn more about learning targets in KM4K and how this experience prepares children for school, helps them develop social skills, and provides them with lots of exercise and engagement!!! Click the QR code to RSVP or go to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfi5rpTCA9j4j5QOEmUk70kr_KMk9f0uclCYO1YesQgXZ5MDA/viewform. To learn more, visit https://www.kmsd.edu/o/kmsd/page/about-km4k, or contact our 4K Director, Justin Nies, at niesjustin@kmsd.edu.
MATH 24 TOURNAMENT RESULTS!!! Please congratulate all of the students who traveled to the middle school to test their skills against the best in the district.
The following 4th and 5th graders will be moving on to represent KM in the regional tournament to be held in Jefferson on February 12th. Encourage them to keep practicing as the competition gets tougher at each level. First Place – Fifth Grade, Evan Gerber (Cushing). Fourth Grade, Zane Olson (Magee). Second Place – Fifth Grade, Easton Justman (Magee). Aiden Hughes (Wales). Third Place – Fifth Grade, Hadley Byrne (Cushing). Fourth Grade – Owen Walgren (Dousman). Fourth Place – Fifth Grade, Emmy Darling (Magee), Fourth Grade, Logan Russel (Cushing). Fifth Place – Fifth Grade, Landon Brown (Magee). Fourth Grade, Sawyer Thomas (Magee). Sixth Place – Fifth Grade, Aaron Schneider (Dousman). Fourth Grade – Parker Hau (Dousman).
Sign up now! Winter skills registration is now open for all KM Lacrosse players who want to hone their skills and be ready for the spring season. It’s also a great way to try the sport for the first time. Open to all boys and girls - youth through high school.
https://www.kmlacrosse.com/winter-registration
THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO BE NEAR THE DEER!!!! No, we aren't talking about hunting season. This EPIC raffle basket, coordinated by the Dousman Elementary PTO, includes court side seats at a Bucks game! All proceeds will be donated to Dousman Elementary in support of their annual Fun Run. Purchase a single raffle ticket for $25.00 (one entry) or five raffle tickets for $100 (five entries). Raffle includes: 4 - 2nd row Milwaukee Bucks tickets (Section 117, Row 2) to the game of your choice (excluding blocked games). The seats were graciously donated by former senator, Herb Kohl. The prize package also includes a basket of Milwaukee Bucks swag for a total value of $1200+. This package will provide priceless memories with your family! The raffle will end December 20, 2023, so purchase your tickets now using the QR code or https://bit.ly/Debucks!!! The winner will be contact via email.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA THIS SATURDAY, DEC. 2ND FROM 8:30 to 1 PM @KMHS!!!! The pancake breakfast will be held in the cafeteria from 8:30-11:30am and tickets can be purchased with the QR code. It is $7 for kids under 10 and $12 for adults. The craft fair is free and runs from 8:30am-1pm with about 50 crafters participating. This is a great opportunity to get unique, quality, homemade gifts and decorations for the holiday season! KMSD music groups will playing holiday music throughout the morning and the KMHS band plans activities for kids. Santa and his elves will also be there for photos! The district will also be hosting a t-shirt decorating station, so stop by to visit. We look forward to seeing everyone. Happy Holidays!!!
VOLUNTEER FOR JA CAREER DAY!!!! Monday, December 11, 2023 | 7:50 AM - 11:00 AM at Kettle Moraine High School. Career Day gives 9th-12th grade students an opportunity to learn about four different career paths over the course of a morning. We always need volunteers to share their chosen fields with students. If you have questions, contact: Destiny Hamblin | dhamblin@jawis.org | 414-577-3819. Sign up now! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVmV9jJYGTmtKzQYVLKBlc3ByCK4q2HWqLjf3yF_9dMD5_Bw/viewform?pli=1
WALES KINDERGARTEN FRIENDSGIVING!!! With Thanksgiving a little over a week away, the kindergarten classes were more than a little excited to start the festivities. They created their own gobbler hats (that is kindergarten for turkey) and placemats and shared a festive holiday feast!
KM EXPLORE CREATES THE KME OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT!!! During a STEM activity, students were learning about angles of incidence and reflection using the "Design Process." This was illustrated by bouncing a ball off of an object to get it into a hole. In Explore, when someone suggests a cool learning exercise, the answer is almost always "yes!" So when students suggested they design a mini golf course, it was only a matter of time before they rolled up their sleeves and got to work! It was decided that the golf course's theme would be historical landmarks, which tied neatly into their literacy program. The students worked in groups to select a landmark to research and write about. Then, they drew their designs and built the holes. Once the course was completed, Explore families were invited to come and play. There were over 150 participants and it was a fun and interesting way to tackle complex concepts!
The pancake breakfast will be held in the cafeteria from 8:30-11:30am and tickets can be purchased with the QR code. It is $7 for kids under 10 and $12 for adults. The craft fair is free and runs from 8:30am-1pm with about 50 crafters participating. KMSD music groups play holiday music throughout the morning and the KMHS band plans activities for kids. Santa and his elves will also be there for photos!
KMSD'S MUSIC PROGRAM IS MULTI-FACETED!!! The robust music curriculum in KM goes far beyond concerts and performances. A well-balanced music education requires students to undertake major academic work including deciphering a rich content-specific vocabulary, decoding music notation with fluency, speed, and accuracy, and analysis and application of expressive intent and contextual connections. In addition to the academic and performative skills that students develop through music participation, our KM students also apply their musical talents to serve the local KM community, in alignment with the Graduate Profile. Here you see middle school orchestra students undertaking a process known as 'score study'. After analyzing a piece of music as a group, students make determinations about whether the piece is appropriate for their ensemble. Students love to choose the music they study and perform!
KM4K FAIR WILL BE HELD ON JANUARY 17TH FROM 5-7PM AT CUSHING ELEMENTARY!!!! Learn more about four-year-old kindergarten in the Kettle Moraine School District! This annual event is fun and informative for young learners and their families. Kettle Moraine’s 4K program strives to build a strong foundation for lifelong learning! Providing this programming to our community is an integral way to connect our youngest learners and families to our school district and prepare them for kindergarten. The event will feature a supervised 4K room so kids can interact and play while parents speak with educators, principals, and directors from our 4K programs. The open house format features booths from each of our elementary sites and wrap-around care partners, allowing you to find the option that is right for your family. To learn more about KM4K click the QR code, visit https://www.kmsd.edu/o/kmsd/page/about-km4k, or contact our 4K Director, Justin Nies at niesj@kmsd.edu. Also, watch for the next issue of the Communicator to learn more about learning targets in KM4K and how this experience prepares children for school, helps them develop social skills, and provides them with lots of exercise and engagement!!!
Draft Night is over, but we are still looking to fill a few spots on the 3-4 girls teams. The season begins in December 2 and concludes in February. Teams will practice one night per week with Saturday games and a season-ending tournament. Contact the Community Education Office at 262-968-6273 x4641.
Since we celebrated Halloween last Friday with costumes, a dance, and many classroom parties, we are going to be treating tomorrow as a typical school day. However, we recognize that many families and kids are still in the Halloween spirit and encourage your learners to dress in fall colors, orange and black, or just fun Halloween themed apparrel.
Also. tomorrow's forecast is calling for snow. In the event of snowfall, we will still go outside. Please take time tonight to make sure your student has appropriate snow gear for tomorrow - warm jackets, winter boots, hats, and gloves/mittens.
