KM 4K FAIR WAS A GREAT SUCCESS!! The KM 4K Fair is a great opportunity for families to learn more about 4-year-old kindergarten at each of our elementary schools and partner providers, as well as wrap care opportunities. Watch the video from our last issue of Laser Focused https://vimeo.com/1047988710! To learn more about KM4K or register your child, visit https://www.kmsd.edu/o/kmsd/page/about-km4k, or contact our 4K Director, Justin Nies, at niesjustin@kmsd.edu.
ONE KM!!! Retail and Product Design students held a focus group with Wales Elementary 4th and 5th graders to create shirts for KMmade.com. They worked with Mrs. Racine and Mrs. Blawat to facilitate the project and students got to chose their designs. The shirts should be available at the end of the month.
SIGNING DAY!!! We held a personal signing day for Brayden Thompson this week. Brayden has committed to Missouri State for football. Congrats!
KM4K FAIR TONIGHT 5-7 PM AT DOUSMAN ELEMENTARY!!! This is a great opportunity to 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. 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. To learn more about KM4K, visit https://www.kmsd.edu/o/kmsd/page/about-km4k, or contact our 4K Director, Justin Nies, at niesjustin@kmsd.edu.
BRING THE NOISE FOR KM BASKETBALL!!! We are hosting two double-headers in early February where both KM Boys and Girls Basketball will be competing on the same night. They will take on Muskego the 4th and Catholic Memorial the 6th. Both nights present a great opportunity for our KM Community to see some fantastic basketball and show some Laser Spirit! Let's fill the stands and make this a big week for KM! Visit https://justagame.com/clients/649b53c2dec1aXwfzr for tickets.
KM's Little Laser Cheer teams competed at the WACPC JEM State Cheer Championship this weekend. The Gold Team placed 2nd in the Lower Elementary division! The Blue Team placed 6th in the Upper Elementary Large Division!
RILEY VERTZ SELECTED AS GREEN BAY PACKERS GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL HIGH SCHOOL PLAYER OF THE YEAR NOMINEE!! The Green Bay Packers nominated Vertz for her tenacity and incredible stats. Not only is Riley the team captain and leading scorer, she maintains a 3.9 GPA and is heavily involved in volunteer work. Riley, a senior, has contributed to the Laser's nearly perfect season, making them the top seed in post-season play. Each NFL club selected one player based on their outstanding on-field performance, academic achievement and community service. Riley is now in the running for the Maxwell Club/NFL National Girls Flag Football Player of the Year Award. The winner will be selected later this month and will be honored at the 88th Maxwell Awards at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta in March. “The opportunity to continue the Maxwell Club’s mission of promoting all aspects of football and amplifying the amazing efforts of young women who are pioneering the game of flag football is a great honor,” said Mark Wolpert, executive director of the Maxwell Football Club. “The players, coaches and organizations who have championed the development of the game are to be commended, and the opportunities that now exist for girls and young women will continue to grow. The support of the National Football League is a huge driver for the growth of this game and the Maxwell Football Club is excited to play a part in recognizing excellence both on and off the football field for these amazing athletes.”
KM ALUM TO RECEIVE THIRD FCS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RING!! Jake Rock was the starting right guard for North Dakota State's (NSD) ‘23-‘24 season. He did not give up a single sack, earning him a top 10% ranking among FCS linemen. Jake missed the tail end of the season due to injury, but his impressive stats contributed to three Bison National Championships! A few highlights from Jake's career include: 2020-21, 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024 Missouri Valley Football Conference Commissioner's (MVFCC) Academic Excellence Award. 2019, 2020-21, 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024 MVFC Honor Roll. Highlights for North Dakota State (NSD) include: 19 total national championships, 38 conference championships, and 10 NCAA Division 1 FCS National Championships between 2011 and 2024. They defeated Montana State 35 to 32 to secure this year's title. Congrats to Jake, who will receive his third ring in April!
KM4K FAIR JANUARY 15TH FROM 5-7 PM AT DOUSMAN ELEMENTARY!!! RSVP NOW https://forms.gle/pj1GcrsaHx4YVrVTA!!! 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 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. To learn more about KM4K, visit https://www.kmsd.edu/o/kmsd/page/about-km4k, or contact our 4K Director, Justin Nies, at niesjustin@kmsd.edu.
KM4K FAIR JANUARY 15TH FROM 5-7 PM AT DOUSMAN ELEMENTARY!!! RSVP NOW https://forms.gle/pj1GcrsaHx4YVrVTA!!! 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 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. To learn more about KM4K, visit https://www.kmsd.edu/o/kmsd/page/about-km4k, or contact our 4K Director, Justin Nies, at niesjustin@kmsd.edu.
RSVP NOW FOR THE KM SHOWCASE – FEBRUARY 19TH 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 with our Google form: https://forms.gle/WWntVNiXTHGWSbMu9
CELEBRATING SCHOOL BOARD APPRECIATION WEEK!!! Thank you to everyone who gives their time to represent their community and support education.
KM ALUM POISED FOR DRAFT POSITION!! Indiana offensive tackle, Trey Wedig, is hoping to be a Day 3 target for NFL teams during the 2025 NFL Draft which will be held in Green Bay April 24-26. At 6-7,'319 pounds, Wedig looks like an NFL player and exhibits the speed and quickness the league demands. He was invited to play in the 2025 East-West Shrine Bowl on Thursday, along with just under 100 premier upperclassman in college football. Prior to transferring to Indiana, Wedig played four seasons with the Badgers. He opted to leave to earn a starting spot with the Hoosiers, and has excelled in this role, attracting the attention of NFL scouts.
CAPTAIN LASER HAS THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT!!! No, that isn't Santa, it is our own Captain Laser showing off his talents at Friday's girls basketball game. Ms. Lofgren's cheer team is truly exceptional!
CHILD DEVELOPMENT STUDENTS ARE ON THE MOVE!!! On December 17, Ms. Jordan's Child Development class visited Ms Braun's 4K and Ms. Peter's 5K rooms at Wales Elementary to read to the students, play games, and help with lunch and recess duty. The high school students were able to put their classroom learning into practice while learning a lot from the 4K and 5K students!
WE HAVE A WINNER!!! Voting has closed and the Prism Arts Center (PAC) has officially been named. The voting was SO CLOSE that we have opted to add "Arts Center" to the official name to incorporate the KM PAC acronym. The Prism was one of over 250 suggestions submitted for consideration and came with a scientific explanation. Lasers are strong. When reflected through a prism, the beam can take different directions, but does not fragment like typical light. The analogy also applies to our students... as we learn and grow, we may take different paths, but we remain connected to our Laser Community. As a side note, we also host a very popular Prism concert each year. Thank you to everyone who shared their ideas and to the many students who voted! We are working on a new sign for the entry and are looking forward to our grand opening on January 21st. If you are interested in supporting the arts in the Kettle Moraine School District and attending our grand opening, we have a variety of sponsorship opportunities available at kmsd.edu/fa!
KM YOUTH AND MIDDLE SCHOOL CHEER RISE TO THE TOP!!! The KM Youth & Middle School Cheer program competed this last weekend at Waukesha South in the Southside Showdown on Saturday December 14th, 2024. The Little Lasers Gold K-2 team placed 2nd, Little Lasers Blue 3-5 team placed 3rd, and KM Junior Lasers 6-8 placed 1st in their respective divisions! Great job Lasers!
PIONEERS GARDEN TO TABLE EVENT SERVES UP STUDENT LEARNING!!! This year, the Pioneers have been very interested in the school garden. They harvested crops in early fall and made “scissor salsa,” pesto, beet chips, vegetable soup, and marinara. They extended their learning by visiting the West Allis farmer’s market and learning more about fruits and vegetables. At this point, the Pioneers decided they wanted to create a “Garden to Table” meal to share with their families using what they grew in the garden. The Pioneers decided on pasta with pesto, marinara, bread sticks, salad, and desserts. They researched fall lettuce and experimented with growing lettuce in the greenhouse, outside, or under grow lights. They researched and wrote informational pieces to showcase at the dinner. With the help and guidance of Jim Rydzik from Pizza Guy, they made homemade breadsticks. They created invitations, wrote and produced commercials, and used math to determine costs. The Pioneers worked on their oral presentation skills on the night of the big event by greeting and presenting the menu to their families. They also were in charge of serving and cleaning up. It was a great night!
KM4K FAIR JANUARY 15TH FROM 5-7 PM AT DOUSMAN ELEMENTARY!!! RSVP NOW https://forms.gle/pj1GcrsaHx4YVrVTA!!! 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 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. To learn more about KM4K, visit https://www.kmsd.edu/o/kmsd/page/about-km4k, or contact our 4K Director, Justin Nies, at niesjustin@kmsd.edu.
HOLIDAY SHOPPING IS IN FULL SWING AT THE LASER LOCKER!!! Stop in for all of your KM branded gifts: Dec. 13, 17th-19th from 12:00pm - 4:00pm, Dec. 20 from 10:00am - 3:00pm. The Laser Locker will be closed for the holidays but will reopen in January. Happy Holidays and GO LASERS!
