KMMS DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

October is National Bullying Prevention Month.  You can use your partnerships to stand up against bullying.  Remember that every student should have at least one trusted adult here at school.  Having a partnership with a trusted adult means that you have someone to approach if there’s a problem.  If it feels intimidating to talk to an adult, bring a friend with you to support you!  If you have a friend who’s nervous about reporting something, offer to make an appointment with them and join them!  Don’t forget to wear pink this Friday to stand up against bullying!

Attention 6th grade and any new ambassadors. Please meet Mrs. Cowan in the cafeteria, today, at 2:00 for a meeting.

Attention all 8th graders who are attending Fright Fest on Friday.  The weather forecast is looking chilly, so you will need a jacket or coat.  Remember that Six Flags does not accept cash so you need some form of electronic payment.  Any questions, see Mrs Hamilton.

The KM Finnatics Fishing Team is hosting an informational meeting on Wednesday, October 29 at 6pm in the KMHS cafeteria.  We will discuss tournaments for this year as well as fundraising opportunities.  No prior fishing experience needed!  Open to all kids in grades 6-12.  

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).

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