PLEASE STAND FOR THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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.
Kettle Moraine Middle School
THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MESSAGES FROM THE LIBRARY
Attention students! A couple of messages from your library:
1. It's the season to be scared!!! The library has a terrific collection of scary, haunted, horror, ghost, vampire, witches and mystery books... 'tis the season for Halloween and horror! Stop in to see what your next read should be.
Also ...
2. There is a LARGE collection of BOOKS ON HOLD for students! Please check your email to see if the book you placed on hold is now available for you! We have some very popular titles that are waiting to be picked up!
BEST BUDDIES
Attention Best Buddies Members! We have 2 upcoming events that you need to watch your email for. The first is for our annual Peer Buddy training. Watch for an email today about details for the Wednesday, October 15th training from 2:45-3:15. This is for members who have officially registered for Best Buddies as a Peer Buddy. The next event is open to all members for our October 22nd Pumpkin Event after school from 2:45-3:30. We will be joined by some Kettle Moraine High School Best Buddies members, so don't miss out on this fun event! Please reach out to Mrs. Daley (daleyc@kmsd.edu) with any questions and if you have not already officially signed up for Best Buddies, make sure to do that so you don't miss out on our upcoming fun! Registration Link
FUNDRAISER - OCTOBER 22nd
50% profit sharing with Jersey Mikes!
VFW PATRIOT'S PEN SCHOLARSHIP
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).
TRY LACROSSE FOR FREE ON OCTOBER 19th!
LASER LADIES OF STEM
Attention all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls! The Laser Ladies of STEM event is coming up fast! Make sure to sign up with the link in the announcements, or at the table that will be at lunch with our leaders in a couple weeks. We will be doing jewelry making, sculpture making, soldering, perfume mixing, and even breaking things! It will all be focused around the Steampunk breakerspace theme! The date of the event is on Tuesday, October 21st from 6-8pm at the middle school! Come join us for some fun!
PICTURE RETAKE
SUPPORT THE KMMS AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
Support our Ambassador Program by purchasing a Kindness Shirt—starting at just $24.99! Every dollar raised goes directly toward funding random acts of kindness throughout our school community. Wear your shirt proudly and help us spread kindness, one good deed at a time.
Please place your order by October 10th, and contact Mrs. Cowan or Ms. Cuzman with any questions.
KM FOOTBALL GREEN BAY PACKER/SKI/GOLF RAFFLE
KM Football would like to announce our Green Bay Packer/Ski/Golf Raffle! We have an exciting opportunity to win three different great prizes through a generous donation from a KM Football Family. Each ticket is $30 and all proceeds benefit KM Football. The winners will be drawn on 10/17/25 on the last KM Varsity Football Game during halftime. You DO NOT need to be present to win. Please feel free to share the link with family and friends, and post to social media. The more tickets we sell the better as all proceeds will go directly to KM Football.
First Prize: Packer Tickets: 4 outdoor club seats for the Monday November 10th game against the Philadelphia Eagles
Second Prize: Ski Package: 4 lift tickets to Ausblick Ski Hill in Sussex. On date TBD between donor and winner, accompanied by donor. Includes 1 day ski rental from Les Moise Brookfield (if necessary) for 4. Lunch for 4. Private group lesson from certified instructor
Third Prize: Golf Package: Threesome golf outing, including refreshments at one of the Legend courses, accompanied by the donor. Date TBD between donor and winner (must be used by the end of the 2025 golf season, or Legends dinner for up to 8 before the end of 2025, or threesome of golf at comparable course in 2026)
GREEN BAY PACKER\SKI\GOLF TICKET RAFFLE LINK BELOW:
ATTENDANCE INCENTIVE PROGRAM - PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING
If you would like to or are interested in donating, please consider supporting our Attendance Incentive Program by donating items for our monthly Plinko game. At KMMS, we love celebrating great attendance because the connection between attendance and student success is HUGE. Students who attend regularly are far more likely to thrive academically.
Sign up Genius link here
THIS YEAR'S MUSICAL ~ MATILDA JR.
This year's KMMS musical is Matilda Jr. and auditions are coming up next month. If you are interested, come to the info meeting on Monday, October 13th in the choir room (rm. 111) from 2:45-3:30. You can find the audition sign up posted around the building or linked in the morning announcements. Please see Ms. Milton with any questions.
Below are the important dates for auditions:
Information Meeting – Oct 13, 2:45-3:30
Audition Workshops – Oct 15 & 17, 2:45-4:00 (choose one)
Auditions – Oct 20, 21, & 24, 2:45-5:00 (choose one)
Call Backs – Oct 27, 2:45-4:15 (if needed)
NATIONAL HISTORY DAY
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.
STUDENT SENATE
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 10, 10/22, 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
ART CLUB
ART CLUB
Interested in joining the Art Club? Art club is a fun time to practice your craft, stretch your creativity and make some new connections.
Any questions, see Mr. Langenecker in the art room
Future Meetings:
October 21. November 4, 18, December 9
January 6, 20, February 3, 17, March 3, 17, April 7, 21, May 5, 19
STEM FORWARD CLUB
Do you love science, technology, engineering, or math? Then this club is for you! Sign up on Mrs. Olson’s door.
You can join a team, design a project, and compete against other schools in May. All 6th, 7th, and 8th graders are welcome. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the very first STEM Forward team! Parents, feel free to join us to learn more about the team and how you can contribute if you wish.
Future Meetings:
October 14, 28, November 11, December 2, 16, January 13, 27, February 10, 24, March 10, 24, April 14, 28, May 12
FRIDAY LIBRARY LUNCH BUNCH
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.
BEST BUDDIES CULVER’S EVENT - OCTOBER 20th
LEARNING LAB
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.
LUNCH MENU
Meatloaf w/ Dinner Roll
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Steamed Green Beans
Chilled Diced Pears
Assorted Milk
FEATURE STATION: Pasta Bar
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Evan G
Mrs. Suvaka
It’s a great day… to be a LASER!
KETTLE MORAINE MIDDLE SCHOOL
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