LASER LADIES OF STEM!!! Each year, Kettle Moraine Middle School holds an event for girls who are interested in STEM. The event, overseen by Denise Olson, organizes students into groups and assigns a task. The girls then select their materials and devise and build a system to attain that result as effectively as possible. At the end, their projects are tested to see which group obtained the best result. The event is a lot of fun, and it is wonderful to watch these young ladies working together to solve a problem. Watch for an upcoming Capturing KM on Laser Ladies of STEM!
KMMS FORENSICS!!! The KM Forensics team, where students speak with confidence and conviction, competed at Longfellow Middle School in Wauwatosa. The team took home 13 medals. Six Lasers were awarded Gold Medals, including Jolie K., Anabelle G., Taylor A., Elsa K., Kassidy W., and Kristen M. Riley S. Emma M. and Jules H. secured Silver Medals, while Cass N., Ellen D. and Grey L. earned a Bronze Medal. 25 students received State qualifying scores, but best of all, every team member improved. Their sights are now set on the next meet in Slinger, Wisconsin.
BIG FISH MUSICAL!!! March 6-8, 7pm and March 9, 2pm. Tickets are available here https://sites.google.com/a/kmsd.edu/campus_musical/purchase-tickets?authuser=0. BIG FISH centers on Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who lives life to its fullest… and then some! Edward’s incredible, larger-than-life stories thrill everyone around him. BIG FISH is an extraordinary Broadway musical that reminds us why we love going to the theatre – for an experience that’s richer, funnier and BIGGER than life itself.
KMEF FUNDRAISER!!! Friday, April 11th 7pm-10pm at Revere’s Wells Street Tavern, Delafield. Order your tickets or table sponsorships at https://www.classmunity.com/kmsd/view-fundraiser.php?fundraiser_id=2688 to enjoy a night out with friends and support KM students and teachers! We'll have fun music, a fabulous silent auction and ra les, appetizers, cash bar, wine pull and plenty of camaraderie. All proceeds support the Kettle Moraine Education Foundation (KMEF), which provides scholarships to students and grants to teachers for education classroom projects. Early bird tickets (until March 15) are $40 per person / $80 per couple. KM teachers and staff are FREE! After March 15, tickets will be $50 per person / $100 per couple. Promote your business - sponsorships available! $500 Gold Sponsorship - Includes 4 tickets, signage and announcements at the event, and acknowledgement on the KM website and KMEF social media. $250 Silver Sponsorship - Includes 2 tickets, signage and announcements at the event, and acknowledgement on the KM website and KMEF social media. Auction items from local businesses are also appreciated! Please reach out to Erin Kraak at erinkraak@gmail.com with questions.
KM SHOWCASE COMING SOON!!!! 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.
CAPTURING KM!!! KM boys basketball remains undefeated, after a solid win over Catholic Memorial. They head to Fiserv Forum next for the Deer District Prep Showcase on February 8th, featuring ten of the state's top teams. The Lasers earned the primetime 6pm spot vs. Nicolet. Participating schools get access to a special ticket offer of $12 per ticket. Get more information in this weeks Laser Focused: https://laserfocused.edurooms.com/engage/kettle-moraine-school-district/newsletters/laser-focused-1-7-25
PERFORM PARTICIPATING IN FILM FESTIVAL MONDAY NIGHT!!! KM Perform film students will present their film Doom Scroll, directed by Joe Tzougros, at a film festival on February 10th at Town Cinema in Watertown from 5-9. Doom Scroll will play around 5:30-6. It's free to attend and they will have snacks, drinks, and treats for sale.Â
KM AT FISERV FORUM TOMORROW NIGHT!!! Tickets are still available for the Deer District Prep Showcase February 8th at Fiserv Forum featuring ten of the state's top teams. The Lasers earned the primetime 6pm spot vs. Nicolet. Participating schools get access to a special ticket offer of $12 per ticket at https://am.ticketmaster.com/bucks/buy/Deer_District_Prep_Showcase_Groups?promocode=S0VUVExFTU9SQUlORQ==. The goal is for each school to sell a minimum of 500 tickets. Tickets gain access to games for the entire day. Click here https://zaleskisports.com/schedule/ for the livestream link on February 8th!
RECYCLE YOUR UNWANTED PLASTIC AT KMHS!!! Getting rid of all of the plastic bags, wraps, shipping materials, water bottles, and containers you've been holding onto is a win for you, KMHS, and the environment! KMECO's challenge goal is to collect 1,000 pounds of plastic in a year. If the goal is achieved, NexTrex will send our school a bench made from recycled materials!!! Three bins have been placed throughout the school with one right inside the building just beyond the front lobby entrance. KMECO believes #KMNation can rise to the challenge to help keep plastic waste out of landfills and create something functional in the process. They are always looking for new ways to make a positive impact on our environment and to make our school even more sustainable. If you have any questions or want more information please contact Grayson Sikorski sikogra@kmsd.edu or go to the NexTrex website.
SOFTBALL FAN SHIRTS!!! KM softball is currently offering t shirts to help fund their expenses for the upcoming season. Order your shirt now to support these amazing young ladies! https://forms.gle/LYRd8C2RMvwoWEQY6
WINTER SIGNING DAY!!!! 13 KM students signed with colleges to compete in athletics. They are as follows: Volleyball - Katie Brisk, Softball - Sarah Marcheske, Tennis - Josie Sueflohn, Soccer - Ian Daubert, Cross Country and Track - Isaac Kirbly, Track and Field – Kegan Lodes, Lacrosse - Logan Chavez, Football - Nolan Roehl, Grayson Laurich, Dylan Portz,
Tanek Wankowski, Patrick Rock, and Jake Spellman. Congratulations to all of these talented student athletes!
Sadie Groskruetz, in addition to winning a Gold Key in the Scholastic Art & Writing Contest, has been nominated for the National Scholastic American Visions Award for her piece "Mr. Fluff Butt". From her artist statement: "I made this giant textured monster because I was in an art museum and was a little irritated that I couldn't physically touch and interact with any of the art. I wanted this to be a piece that promoted audience interaction with art. I want people to feel all the textures and fabrics and hopefully appreciate it with more than one sense. There is a 'Please Touch Me!' sign that goes with this piece, which ironically, the Museum chose not to include with the displayed piece." Each year, Wisconsin Regional judges select five superior works from the Gold Key winners as nominees for the American Visions Award medal. National judges then award one outstanding artwork from each regional exhibition. Sadie's piece is one of 5 pieces nominated from the Wisconsin Region. That is 1 piece out of 2500 (estimated), and 1 out of 150 Gold Keys awarded. So, top 1%. There are only 250 nominees nationwide. So, congratulations, Sadie.
FLAG FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPION T SHIRTS!!! Get your shirt now and support these amazing ladies as they build a program of excellence! The shop closes on Friday, so ORDER NOW!!!! https://www.kmmade.com/shop/flag-football/6RLX6KOBN242J3OSBXRMWPDG?page=1&limit=30&sort_by=category_order&sort_order=asc
I LOVE being a LASER!!!! Make a purchase of $15 or more and get a scratch off ticket for instant savings or a free item. Promotion runs now through Feb. 13th. REMEMBER: Girls and Boys Basketball double-headers this week...Tuesday and Thursday! Gear up and join us in the stands!!!!! STORE HOURS: Tuesday, Feb. 4 2:00pm - 6:00pm, Thursday, Feb. 6
2:00pm - 6:00pm, Friday, Feb. 7 Noon - 3:00pm. I LOVE being a LASER!! Scratch off ticket given out on purchases of $15 or more. Scratch & reveal savings or free item! Runs Feb. 4-Feb. 13. GO LASERS!
KM PARTICIPATING IN DEER DISTRICT PREP SHOWCASE AT FISERV!!! Deer District Prep Showcase February 8th at Fiserv Forum featuring ten of the state's top teams. The Lasers earned the primetime 6pm spot vs. Nicolet. Special ticket offer $12 per ticket. The goal is for each school to sell a minimum of 500 tickets. Click here https://zaleskisports.com/schedule/ for the livestream link on February 8th!
CELEBRATING OUR SCHOOL COUNSELORS!!! Our counselors work with students to plan their future, secure scholarships, select course, and talk through concerns. Thank you for all that you do!
HOME TOWN HERO!!! Ryan Tomczyk was recently honored as a home town hero. Tell us something we didn't already know! Ryan is one of the hardest working, most committed people in the Kettle Moraine School District, and we are so fortunate to have him on our team! https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1170503045084692&id=100063750212576&mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=FvfxZQ6oLovDQBly
CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY!!! African American History is an integral part of our collective journey to a better place.
PERFORM STUDENTS EARN SCHOLASTIC ART AWARDS!!! Congratulations to KM Perform students for their incredible achievements in the Scholastic Art Awards: Sadie Groskruetz "Mr. Fluff Butt" Gold Key, Luca Effland "Old Man of the Sea" Silver Key, Zuma Effland "Fabric of Memories" Silver Key, Calista Kronschnabl "Twinkling Tummies" Honorable Mention, Sadie Groskruetz "PSA To Older Women: Ignore Fashion Blogs and Wear What You Want" Honorable Mention. Fun Fact: Nearly 60% of our KM Perform students who entered received awards! For context, Gold Key recipients rank in the top 5% of all submissions, Silver Key winners in the top 15%, and Honorable Mentions in the top 30%.
PRESCHOOL SCREENINGS!!! March 7th from 9:00am-12:00pm at Dousman Elementary. Parents are a child’s first teacher and are key to a child’s overall growth. The Kettle Moraine School District strives to establish partnerships with families early in a child’s development to ensure the best opportunity for success when a child enters school. If you live in the Kettle Moraine School District and have concerns about your child who is between the ages 3 and 5 years old and has not yet attended kindergarten, consider scheduling a free screening. The District Early Childhood Team will facilitate a screening where each child will participate in a variety of play-based activities to assess communication, gross and fine motor skills, social/emotional development, and pre-academic skills. Sign up at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1jwSDfPw7FuxdgwEmMXdqZre1j7ONFiUmSwuVUpv-Zvw/viewform?pli=1&edit_requested=true or contact Sarai Wittig at wittigs@kmsd.edu with questions.
