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.

Today we are recognizing National Children's Grief Awareness Day. Thank you to everyone who wore blue to show your support on this important day. Many people don't realize that it takes most children longer to deal with their grief than we expect, and we don’t have any idea of the amount of inner turmoil they’re experiencing. We raise awareness so that people will realize that even if there is no outward sign of turmoil, those storms can still be raging inside a grieving student's heart. Today is the last day to fill out a heart with the name of someone special you’re grieving, either through illness or loss, as a way to honor and recognize them. You are also encouraged to write a letter to them and drop it in the sealed box during your lunch period, today as well. Tomorrow will be the final day to contribute to the competition fundraiser, so please bring your dollars and change to win an ice cream party on the final day before Thanksgiving Break - we have to raise at least $300 in total in order to earn an ice-cream party. So far  each grade has only donated a couple dollars each.

KMMS Student Senate is sponsoring a supply drive for Children's Hospital, led by 8th grader Iris Fouts!  The purpose of this drive is to collect books, arts & crafts, and other activities for patients and family members of patients who are in isolation in the ICU at Children's.  Here's what Iris had to say about it:  

"I was inspired to start this supply drive because I have had the experience of being in the hospital over the holidays while my brother was receiving treatment in the ICU.  Being in isolation can be hard for siblings because we aren't allowed to do things that kids outside of isolation can do.  Because of this, I want to help make the holidays a little brighter for people in isolation."    

Donated items must be NEW, less than 12" tall, and not homemade. To make sure your item is acceptable, check out THIS list of requirements.  

If you wish to donate an item, please place it in one of the labeled bins in the front hallway or the front office.  The deadline to donate your items is Friday, December 8.  

Friday, November 17
12:00pm – 4:00pm

Tuesday, November 21
12:00pm – 4:00pm

Monday, November 27
2:00pm – 6:00pm

Tuesday, November 28
2:00pm – 6:00pm

Friday, December 1
12:00pm – 4:00pm

Saturday, December 2
8:00am – 2:00pm (Craft Fair/Breakfast with Santa)

The pancake breakfast will be held in the cafeteria from 8:30-11:30am. Tickets can be purchased with the QR code (found in the below graphic). Tickets are $7 for kids under 10 and $12 for adults. The craft fair is free, and runs from 8:30am-1pm. There are about 50 crafters participating. KMSD music groups will play holiday music throughout the morning. The KMHS band will have activities for kids. Santa and his elves will also be there for photos!

Kettle Moraine Lasers Fastpitch is looking for more U14 players and a Player Development Coordinator to participate on the board. Please email for more information: KMFastPitch1@gmail.com to register/apply. 

The Student Senate has a time of fun and activities planned for the last hour of the day on Tuesday, November 21. That is right before we head out for Thanksgiving Break. There will be a number of games where grade level teams will be competing against each other and a group of teachers. This week you will have an opportunity to put your name into a lottery to be chosen as one of the students who participates in a game. If you would prefer to watch or will be absent that day, you do not need to complete the Google form. All students who are present that day will come to be a part of the fun, but we do need students to participate in our team games. Watch for your opportunity to apply to play.

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 Program is a Learn to Ski Race program available to current 7th & 8th grade KM Middle School students.  This is a great opportunity for those that are interested in learning to ski race, or those interested in additional ski race training.  There will be 7 weeks of practice with the KMHS Ski Race Team at Ausblick Ski Club. Practices will be Sunday nights from 6:00pm-8:00pm beginning Sunday, December 20.  You should arrive at Ausblick by 5:30pm to boot up, stretch and be ready to load the lifts by 6:00pm.  Each week the courses will be set for Slalom or Giant Slalom training.  There is no need to get special race skis or poles, but you must have Skis, Poles, Boots and a hard sided helmet to participate. The Intro to Race Program is for Ski Race Practice ONLY.  The weekly ski races are only open to students enrolled in High School, per the Midwest High School Ski Conference. 

Athletes must have a 1 year minimum of skiing ability. 

How to sign up:

•  2023-2024 MS Intro to Race Online Signup: now open

          Click here: Registration

• Ausblick Practice Liability Online Waiver:

          Click here: ausblick.ezwaiver.com

• Fee: $275 made payable to the KM Ski Team

Includes Ausblick Sunday practice lift pass and coaching

Space is limited, signup deadline Friday, November 17!

Fees turned into Andrew  HS Athletics Office.

Attention ALL Kettle Moraine Middle School Students

Do you earn good grades?

Do you volunteer in your community?

If you answered yes to these two questions, please consider applying to be Kettle Moraine Middle School’s nominee for the Carson Scholarship!  This opportunity is open to all students who have a GPA of at least 3.75 (that is, no more than one B in their Math, STEM, Literacy, and Social Studies classes) and have completed community service / volunteer hours.  

If our school’s nominee is chosen by the Carson Scholars Fund to be an award winner, they will receive a $1,000 scholarship invested towards a four-year college or university.  Learn more about the Carson Scholars Fund, including info about the application and selection process HERE.  

Applications can be picked up in the front office.  Please see Mr. Korb or Mrs. Cowan with any questions.

Each applicant will be required to write a short essay.  The applications will be reviewed by a committee to determine our school’s nominee.  Applications are due in the front office by the end of the day on Friday, December 8.

The True Grit award is available to ALL students in grades 6-8 and is sponsored by the Lake Country Optimist Club. To apply for this scholarship, you must write a 300 word minimum essay on the topic of grit. The student who demonstrates the most growth in perseverance, endurance, and resilience through optimism, creativity, and confidence to achieve a desired academic or nonacademic goal, will be awarded a $100 scholarship.  You must pick up a flier in the front office for more information.  Send your essay and your completed application to Mrs. Cowan or Mr. Korb by December 8th.

8th Grade families!  KM offers five different high schools within the Kettle Moraine High School Campus.  The time is fast approaching to decide which school YOU will attend in 9th grade!  To get information about all of your options, visit the info nights for the different schools.

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

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

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. All students without after-school activities on Thursdays and Fridays should be picked up by 3pm.  

It’s a great day… to be a LASER!

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