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!
KM4K FAIR JANUARY 15TH FROM 5-7 PM AT DOUSMAN ELEMENTARY!!! RSVP NOW https://forms.gle/p2zHhpJKobfE23428!!! 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!!! 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.
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!
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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.
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
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!!
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.
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.
CUSHING STUDENTS PARTNER WITH THE BELFRE KITCHEN!!!! Cushing fifth graders got some real-world experience participating in a dine-in fundraiser today at the Belfre Kitchen in Delafield. Rather than just host an event, students rolled up their sleeves and worked as prep cooks, servers, hosts, baristas, dishwashers, and more! It was a great way for them to learn more about the food service industry and all of the different jobs that support a successful restaurant. Amy, the owner, and all of her staff had wonderful things to say about the Cushing students and their willingness to help wherever they were needed. We are so grateful to these incredible community partners for providing this opportunity. It was a beautiful day and parents, staff, students, and even restaurant guests, seemed to enjoy the festivities!
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!
SIGN UP NOW FOR SUMMER ACADEMY!! Our summer programming is a great way to keep students busy, learning, and growing all year. We offer a variety of choices for every grade level, from games, to outdoor exploration, dinosaur mania, fishing and many more, so check our booklet https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4009/KMSD/3271848/KMSA_Guide2024_F.pdf. Courses are open to district residents at no charge. Non-Residents can attend for a fee. Students can choose four courses per day (with the exception of Moving on to Kindergarten). There are two sessions lasting six weeks total. Session one will run June 17-July 3 and session two will run July 8-July 26. Students can attend the full six weeks or choose to do one session only if preferred. Sign up on our website https://www.kmsd.edu/sa! We are also still looking for instructors so please apply via WECAN https://wecan.waspa.org/Vacancy/195947!
GET YOUR TICKETS TO SEE ANNIE TONIGHT!!!! Kettle Moraine elementary music teachers produce a musical each year featuring KMMS students. This year's adaptation of the fan-favorite Annie is truly delightful and the level of talent in these young performers was nothing short of amazing. The show starts tonight, Friday April 19th, at 7pm in the KMMS gym. There will be additional performances Saturday April 20th at 2:30pm and again at 6pm. This is one show you will not want to miss, so get your tickets now! https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/82957
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED!!! Several foreign exchange students need host families for the 24/25 school year at KMHS. We have two girls, Freiya, 15, from Germany and Karen, 16, from Chile. We also have Malte 15, a boy from Germany. Their families pay all expenses and provide their medical insurance. They speak English and want to learn about America. Please help them realize their dream, Contact Carrie asap for information at 414-899-3890 or schulzcarr@aol.com.
SAVE THE DATE FOR HONK – A Musical Tale of "The Ugly Duckling!" Since it first hatched in 1993, Stiles & Drewe's musical, Honk!, has winged its way around the world in over 8,000 productions and in many different languages. Winner of multiple awards, including the 2000 Olivier Award for Best Musical, this heartwarming celebration of being different is sure to delight audiences of all ages with its sparkling wit and memorable score. Ugly looks quite a bit different from his darling duckling brothers and sisters. The other animals on the farm are quick to notice and point this out, despite his mother's protective flapping. Feeling rather foul about himself, the little fowl finds himself on an adventure of self-discovery, all the while unknowingly outwitting a very hungry Cat. Along the way, Ugly meets a whole flock of unique characters and finds out that being different is not a bad thing to be. With its bouncing score and universal story, this touching musical with plenty of heart will captivate audiences of all ages.
Ticket Information: Adults: $15, Seniors (65+): $12, Students (through grade 12): $12
Purchase Tickets Online: https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/82531.
All seats are reserved. Tickets can also be purchased in the auditorium lobby one hour prior to performance start time. Please note: In-person ticket sales will be cash or check only. Patrons wishing to purchase via credit card will be directed to the online purchasing site.
Performance Dates: April 25-27th 7:00PM. April 28 2:00 PM
CUSHING GETS VISIT FROM KMHS STARS!! Coach Mac and two of his players, Nolan and Noah, spent lunch and recess with 4th graders at Cushing Elementary! They helped to reinforce important recess rules, and spoke about expectations and sportsmanship. Coach Mac reminded us that even though we might be on different teams during recess, we're all part of one big team KM. It was a wonderful learning opportunity and the students really responded to their message.
ENROLL IN KM 4 AND 5K NOW!!! The open enrollment window closes on 4/30 and it is important to apply and secure a spot before it re-opens in summer, as enrollment is first-come, first-served. 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. Kindergarten in the Kettle Moraine school district is truly a magical experience and we have many wonderful options to meet the needs of young learners and their busy families. Our 4/5K programming builds a strong foundation for lifelong learning and connects families to our school district. 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.
PIRATES STEAL THE SHOW!!! Cushing Elementary held a fifth grade pirate musical this week and it was argghhhmazing! Seriously, this show was so well designed and the students did a wonderful job of dressing their parts and singing their hearts out! About 250 people were in attendance and everyone got into the spirit of this rousing performance!
WHAT A FUN WAY TO LEARN FRACTIONS!!!! Cushing Elementary third graders organized a grade-wide pizzeria to gain a better understanding of fractions. They went all out with paper pizzas, checked tablecloths and some impressive moustaches! A great time was had by all. Thank you to everyone who helped with this activity.
JR LASERS BASEBALL GOLF OUTING FUNDRAISER!!! When: Saturday August 3rd, 2024 at Western Lakes Golf Club. Register by July 4th to be entered to win a foursome: http://kmbaseball.golfgenius.com.
Where: Western Lakes Golf Club
Time: 12:00 - Registration & Range
1:30 - Shotgun Start
6:30 - Social Hour w/ Live Music, Silent Auction & Raffle
7:30 - Saz's Buffet Dinner
Cost: $130 All Day OR $50 Dinner Only
This is our largest fundraiser of the year, providing team equipment!
