KMMS DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

October is National Bullying Prevention Month.  According to the KM School Board, bullying can sometimes be motivated by characteristics like the victim’s race, religion, gender, physical appearance, financial status, and more (KMORR 2301).  Treating someone poorly because of an aspect of their identity is against the rules, and it is also just plain wrong.  If you know that this is happening, report it to your trusted adult!  This Friday, we invite everyone to wear pink as a way to show that you are an upstander and want bullying to stop!

This past weekend was the last race of the season for the KMMS mountain bike team. Over 1300 student athletes from across the state descended on the Trek Headquarters in Waterloo for the Red Barn Classic. It's quite a special treat for the athletes to be able to ride on Trek's private trails. Their hard work throughout the season paid off, and there were a lot of smiles this weekend. We are very proud of their efforts, and we look forward to seeing them all back next season.

6th grade boys: Henry J, Jase N

6th grade girls: Mackenzie D

7th grade boys: Nick E

8th grade boys: Mason D, Levi S, Kaden W

Congratulations to the middle school cross country team for an outstanding performance this fall. The girls team placed first at the Oconomowoc end of the season meet by outscoring eight other teams. Congratulations to Kaitlyn M , Kensington N and Cecilia H for a top 15 finish. Our boys team placed fourth out of 10 schools with Collin K and Jacob J coming in within five seconds of each other for a top 15 finish.

Everyone on the team showed improvement from the first race of the season to the last. Keep running and can’t wait to see you again in the spring for track or next fall for cross country again!

Calling all Best Buddies members - our Pumpkin Painting/Match Party is Wednesday, October 22nd from 2:45-3:30 in the 7 Inspire House. If you have not registered for Best Buddies this year (you have to re-register each year), please do so before next Wednesday. Here is the link to register. Reminder to parents, pick-up will be in our new pick-up location behind the cafeteria. Please reach out to Mrs. Daley with any questions (daleyc@kmsd.edu).

Get your reader psyched to pick out their own books by exploring together: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/kettlemorainemiddleschool  

E-Wallet for Ease and Convenience
Create your child’s Book Fair eWallet so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds! Start here: Book Fair Homepage. 

Volunteer to help with set up and sales

Book Fair Hours:
Monday, 10/27 8am-10:30am (Lit. Class Tours), 12:30-2:00pm & 2:45-6:45pm
Tuesday, 10/28 8am-10:30am (Lit. Class Tours), 12:30-2:00pm & 2:45-6:45pm

LYBA basketball registration is now open.  This recreational program offered to grades 6-8 will have one day a week practices with games on Saturday mornings at the Middle School.  Register online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/  Registration deadline is Oct. 27.

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 Oconomowoc. To apply for this scholarship, you must write a 300-400 word essay on the topic, “How are you showing patriotism and support for our country?”  You must also pick up an application flyer in the front office.

New this year: applications are submitted online using the QR code found on the flyer. You do not need to mail anything to the VFW Post.

Many winners nationwide will be selected, with at least one winner from each state receiving a prize of $500 or more.  In addition to the prizes at the State and National level, the local Oconomowoc post offers prizes for 1st ($100), 2nd ($50) and 3rd ($25) place.  Your application and essay must be submitted online by October 31.  With questions, please feel free to contact your school counselor (Mr. Korb or Mrs. Cowan).

Today is the day the Laser Ladies of STEM meets - October 21st from 6-8pm. Please arrive at the middle school between 5:30-6pm -- the event will start right at 6pm promptly! This is a BreakerSpace event that gives ladies a chance to take things apart to then make something new!  Please check your email for information regarding Food Pantry donations. This allows us to wrap our arms around our community while having fun!

The National History Day club is a great way to make friends, and explore history through your own interests. If you are interested, or have any questions, you can ask Mr. Harrison. Meetings take place on Wednesdays in Mr. Harrison's room, 601, directly after school until 4:00.

Get involved in after school activities.  The Student Senate wants you! Senate is a great place to develop leadership skills, make new friends and help to plan some of the fun all school activities. We meet twice a month on Tues. and Wed.  As a member, you can attend as many meetings as you are able. We meet in Mrs. McCaffery’s room from 2:45 - 4:00. We have Homecoming to plan-- we need lots of folk!

Future meetings: October 22, 11/11, 11/19, 12/2, 12/10, 1/13, 1/21, 2/3, 2/18, 3/18, 3/18, 4/14
4/22, 5/12, 5/20

Love reading? Join us in the library on Fridays after lunch instead of heading to recess! Just grab a purple pass from the office, bring your favorite book, and enjoy some quiet reading time in the library.

Learning lab is on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 2:45 - 4:00 in the library. All students not going to the Learning lab must have rides arriving prior to 3pm. Only those students may wait in the vestibule just inside the front doors. 

It’s a great day… to be a LASER!

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