KMMS DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

October is National Bullying Prevention Month.  As you have heard, we are encouraging all students and staff to wear pink this Friday to show that we are standing up to bullying.  Some of you might be wondering, "Why pink?"

It all started back in 2007 at a high school in Nova Scotia, Canada.  A 9th grade boy wore a pink shirt on the first day of school and was bullied and harassed for wearing that color.  Some students even threatened to beat him up. Two 12th-grade boys found out about the bullying and decided they wanted to help.  That night, they messaged and texted as many of their classmates as possible and told everyone to wear pink the next day to support the 9th grade boy who had been bullied.  They called it the "Sea of Pink." When the victim came to school the next day, he was overwhelmed by all the support he received and it was a powerful moment to see so many people wearing pink.  The story made the news all across Canada and the United States, and now many schools participate in the Sea of Pink. Wear pink TOMORROW to join in the fight against bullying!

Attention orchestra and band students! If you cannot sit with your instrument on your lap (like those larger instruments), please have a parent or guardian pick you up. Some students have been putting instruments in the front seats or next to the driver and the instruments are then not secure.  For the safety of all, please abide by Dousman Transportation’s request.

The All Campus Musical tickets are on sale. For more information or to purchase tickets, check out the musical website. Performances are from November 9-12.

Kettle Moraine Middle School is a proud partner of a non-profit organization called Blessings in a Backpack. Through this partnership, your child is eligible to be a recipient of the Blessings in a Backpack program. This program is currently in all of the Kettle Moraine Elementary schools.  

The program is designed to provide non-perishable food every Friday to children that
would benefit from supplemental nourishment over the weekend. The program runs the
full school year and there is no cost to participate. If you choose to participate, your child
will receive a bag of non-perishable food every Friday which will be distributed in a discreet and caring manner. If you want your child(ren) to participate, please complete this form. 

The National History Day team, where evidence matters, meets on Tuesdays after school in Room 603 until 4 pm. As usual, popcorn and hot chocolate will be served. 

Questions? Contact Mr. Kaldhusdal

Coding Club meets on Tuesdays right after school until 4:15pm. Be ready for an exciting challenge that will be run by the 8th grade leadership team! See you there! As always, ask Mrs Olson if you have any questions.

Tryouts will be held 10/16 and 10/18 from 4-5:30 at Dousman Elementary.  Once the team is chosen, practices twice per week, October 30- January 10.  The team will perform at two local competitions.  Fees for the season will be $145.00.  If a uniform is needed there will be an additional $100 dress rental fee.  Pre-Register for tryouts Here

The Patriot’s Pen scholarship is available to ALL students in grades 6-8 and is sponsored by the local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post in Genesee.  To apply for this scholarship, you must write a 300-400 word essay on the topic, “How are you inspired by America?”  You must also pick up an application in the front office.  Send your essay and your completed application to:

James Goodrich
PO Box 186
North Prairie, WI 53153

Many winners nationwide will be selected, with at least one winner from each state receiving a prize of $500 or more.  All materials must be RECEIVED by October 31, 2023.  With questions, please feel free to contact your school counselor, or you can call James Goodrich at 414-870-3301.

Did you know...

• There are 35 million amputees and disabled people worldwide who need prosthetic devices but do not have access to them?

• Traditional prosthetic legs cost between $10,000-$25,000 -- an unattainable price for someone making $3 per day

8th graders in Healthy & Active Lifestyles are participating in a Virtual 5K to raise awareness for Hope to Walk. Hope to Walk is a non-profit organization that helps the impoverished people of the world. Millions of amputees worldwide depend on wheelchairs and crutches. Some are even forced to crawl simply because they cannot afford prosthetics. Please consider donating. Go to https://hopetowalk.networkforgood.com/projects/203726-kelly-weske-s-fundraiser for more details and to make a donation.

Last year, students raised enough money to purchase a leg for Santos, a 61-year old man from Honduras. Our goal this year is to raise enough money to purchase TWO (or more) prosthetic legs. 

The KM Forensics Speech Team, where students speak with conviction, meets on Wednesdays after school in Room 603 until 4 pm. Popcorn and hot chocolate will be served.

Questions? Contact Mr. Kaldhusdal

Attention... boys and girls interested in joining wrestling. Registration is now open for our Kettle Moraine Middle School wrestling team. Regular season practices begin Monday through Thursdays, starting November 13th, and will be held right after school in the east gym by the stage.  Check out www.kettlemorainewrestlingclub.com for more details.  

It’s a great day… to be a LASER!

KETTLE MORAINE MIDDLE SCHOOL
349 N. Oak Crest Drive | Wales, WI 53183 | 262-968-6200