KMMS DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Gov. Tony Evers today ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Thursday, December 7, 2023, in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.

“Each year, in recognition of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, we lower the flags across our state to honor the more than 50 service members from Wisconsin who lost their lives, the more than 2,000 other individuals who were killed, and the countless others who were injured or whose lives were forever changed by the attack on Pearl Harbor,” said Gov. Evers. “Today, we remember and pay tribute to these individuals, including so many of whom made the ultimate sacrifice, and we offer our gratitude and respect for our veterans and service members as we reflect upon a dark day in our nation’s history and ensure future generations understand and appreciate their memory and their legacy.”  

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.

Pearl Harbor Day: Today marks the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.  On Sunday, December 7, 1941 the Japanese launched a surprise attack against the U.S. Forces stationed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.  

Though most of the survivors of the attack on Pearl Harbor and those who served in World War II are no longer with us, we will always remember their courage and devotion to our country. They truly shaped America into what it would become over the next half century and beyond.  Generations of Americans remain forever grateful to them for their unyielding love of country and sacrifice. 

Media Club meets TODAY in the library right after school. Hope to see you!

Thanks to everyone who participated in the Hour of Code activities this week. From the Blooket, the question with the most correct answers was about the MIT computers that are capable of detecting fake smiles. The question that proved to be most difficult was that the first gigabyte drive in 1980 weighed 550 pounds -- that's pretty heavy! Using the first attempt that students had (if they played multiple times), the winners of the Blooket contest were Annabelle B in 6 Discover, Jackson D in 7 Navigate, and Sawyer M in 8 Navigate. Prizes will be delivered to laser hour teachers. Thanks for playing everyone! Final winners of the word scramble will be announced next week. 

No, we aren't talking about hunting season. This EPIC raffle basket, coordinated by the Dousman Elementary PTO, includes court side seats at a Bucks game! All proceeds will be donated to Dousman Elementary in support of their annual Fun Run. Purchase a single raffle ticket for $25.00 (one entry) or five raffle tickets for $100 (five entries). Raffle includes: 4 - 2nd row Milwaukee Bucks tickets (Section 117, Row 2) to the game of your choice (excluding blocked games). The seats were graciously donated by former senator, Herb Kohl. The prize package also includes a basket of Milwaukee Bucks swag for a total value of $1200+. This package will provide priceless memories with your family! The raffle will end December 20th, so purchase your tickets now using the QR code or https://bit.ly/Debucks!!! The winner will be contacted via email.

Calling all 8th grade girls!

If you are at all curious about what it takes to join the Laserettes Dance Team next season, please fill out the Google form below. This will add you to the list to receive information regarding next year: tryout information, general information, etc. Tryouts will not be until March/April for our competition team and June for our football season-only team. This only adds you to a list to receive information and nothing more. So it can't hurt! 

Tryout Information Form

Feel free to reach out to Coach Sarah with any questions! daviess@kmsd.edu

Only two more days to donate books, arts & crafts, and other activities for patients and family members of patients who are in isolation in the ICU at Children's.  

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 8th.  

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 Friday, 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. 

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
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