Wales/KM Explore Campus

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.

October is National Principal Month! Celebrate your favorite KM principals and Directors with a quick thank you. We may be biased, but we think we have some of the most amazing school leaders at KMSD! #KMSD #kmsd #NationalPrincipalMonth #nationalprincipalmonth

After much consideration, we have decided the color run is HAPPENING! We are going to do a shortened route (just around the school) so that it can done in an efficient manner. Those who want a longer route can take more laps. We suggest dressing for the weather. Please bring extra hats, gloves, sweatshirts, and rain gear for your kids as well. We will have a limited amount of outdoor weather gear for sale for those who don't have time to stop at home. Pizza and custard will still be for sale, so you don't have to make dinner. For those who haven't registered, you can absolutely continue to register up until we start. Looking foward to bringing color to this dreary day with you all!

The Color Run is in TWO DAYS!! A few Important notes for this FANTASTIC Event: *Check in from 4-5, registration is accepted the day of, however Color Run Accessories may not be available. *Culvers Custard and Pizza Guy Pizza will be on hand for purchase following the color run. $2.00 each, with proceeds coming back to the PTO. *Wear white tops and wacky accessories and don't forget your running shoes. Wear items that you don't mind getting dirty, the color easily comes off of skin...not always fabric. * There is a station at the end of the color blast party to blow participants off. It is still a good idea to bring towels or something to sit on in your car for the ride home. Thank you to all the families that have registered so far and for those that have signed up to volunteer. Let's keep the momentum going! Not to worry there is still time to register! Online registration There is also time to volunteer at this great event! Color Run Volunteer Sign Up Looking forward to throwing color with you Friday! Jamie Muellenbach, Color Run Chair Wales and Explore PTO

More Homecoming Parade photos from Mike Brickl, one of our volunteer photographers. If you see someone running around our events with a camera, whether it be Mike, Roger, Michelle, Scott, or one of the many volunteers I've not met, please thank them. We cannot be everywhere, and their incredible talent and generosity play a major role in telling our story. We'd also like to thank the KM Community for coming out to support us last weekend!

SIGN UP FOR THE HOMECOMING PARADE! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdc5Hjvhph3TpiTpKtMi1J8CkrR8NnD523MvFwMrGPxvOCU3Q/viewform. All Kettle Moraine School District Clubs and Activities are encouraged to sign up and participate in the 2023 Homecoming Parade. When: Friday September 29, Parade begins at 5:15 Where: Line up at 4:30 in the KMHS Athletic Entrance Parking Lot (south side) Please contact Kelsee Stellpflug with any questions at stellpflugk@kmsd.edu

Wales and Explore! We have TWO exciting events for you to participate in! Here are the details- TONIGHT (9/19) starting at 6pm, our PTO is hosting movie night! We will be showing "Ferdinand" as voted on by our students. Entrance is FREE, and concessions will be available for purchase. Bring chairs, pillows, blankets....anything you need to be comfortable. Friday October 6th we are hosting our annual COLOR RUN! Go to https://www.classmunity.com/kmsd/view-fundraiser.php?fundraiser_id=2275 to register and collect pledges! Looking foward to seeing all of you at both of these events!

Good morning and we hope you are enjoying the first week of school! We've made a few changes to our website over the summer that we'd like to share with you. Our new platform combines all of our communication tools into one environment, saving us time and money; making us more efficient; but also, allowing us to utilize a system that works well on mobile devices and provides the features users have come to expect. We realize change takes time, and we'd like to offer a few simple tips to help our KM Community navigate the new site. We have provided a video tour, at https://vimeo.com/859950194?sh. Remember to re-bookmark your frequently visited pages and add us to your contacts! There is also a mobile app that can be downloaded using the page footer or the links below. For a quick summary of the navigation, there are two primary drop down menus in the upper right corner of every page. They are "schools" and "menu." Schools will allow you to select a location. Menu will allow you to select information that pertains to that location. The + symbols in the menu reveal additional pages in that category. If you have questions or are having trouble finding things, feel free to contact me at ottosara@kmsd.edu Download the app to receive notifications and access information quickly and easily on your mobile device! Iphone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/... Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/...

The first day of school is always a very big day at the elementary level. This year, district office leadership took a field trip to visit with teachers and students. Our K-5 students were buzzing with excitement and it was wonderful to watch them enjoying all of fun things our teachers had planned.

The Wales Campus had a Great Start with Mario Kart! New students and incoming 5K students reported today for a half day and the staff did not disappoint! They made it a really fun experience and welcomed families dressed as their favorite Mario Kart characters. The kids were able to meet new friends and get to know their teachers in preparation for the first day of school on September 5th!

KMMPA Homecoming Chili/Mac & Cheese Dinner – September 29 | 4-7 PM | Kettle Moraine High School Campus! Join the Kettle Moraine Music Parents Association for their annual homecoming dinner! ALL money raised goes back to KMSD music programs. Watch for more details and opportunities to support KM music programs.

The Kettle Moraine School District is formulating a new strategic plan. As part of this process, we cordially invite you to join us for an opportunity to participate in a World Cafe to inform the district's strategic planning. During this two hour event, you will be answering and discussing four questions. We are offering an in person World Cafe (Saturday 9/23 from 9:00-11:00 a.m.) and a virtual World Cafe (Tuesday 9/26 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.). If you would like to learn more about the our Strategic Planning process, visit https://www.kmsd.edu/page/spt. To sign up for the World Cafe click the link to our Google form at kmsd.edu/world-cafe.

Kettle Moraine Middle School's Terry Kaldhusdal contributed to a book titled "6th Grade Ready: Expert Advice to Help Parents Navigate the Year Ahead." Mr. Kaldhusdal contributed to Chapter 5, "How Can I Help My Student Succeed in the Classroom?" This book is a collaborative effort and features teacher perspectives from around the country. You can visit Amazon for a write up, but Terry would prefer that people support their local bookstore. He has four copies in his classroom for parents who wish to borrow a copy.

FIRST GAME HOSTED @ PEWAUKEE! We are excited to play our first Varsity Lasers football game Friday, August 18th vs Racine Horlick at Pewaukee High School as planned. Kickoff will take place at 7:00 PM (Gates open at 6:00 PM). Streaming Service Pewaukee High School YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvrFmtFp-01W5IvJXlW-qrQ Ticket Prices Online Ticketing available to purchase in advance: https://justagame.com/clients/649b53c2dec1aXwfzr

FIRST VARSITY LASERS HOME GAME SEPTEMBER 8TH! We are excited to welcome our defending state champions back for an amazing home opener vs Oconomowoc on September 8th. This week's game on Friday, August 18th vs Racine Horlick will be played at Pewaukee High School as planned. Kickoff will take place at 7:00 PM (Gates open at 6:00 PM). Information for Friday is below: Streaming Service Pewaukee High School YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvrFmtFp-01W5IvJXlW-qrQ Ticket Prices Online Ticketing available to purchase in advance: https://justagame.com/clients/649b53c2dec1aXwfzr