KMMS DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Good Morning KMMS,

This week, we celebrate the incredible School Counselors, Mr. Korb and Mrs. Cowan,  who support you every single day! Your counselors are so much more than just adults in the school - they're your champions, your listeners, and your guides through some of the most challenging years of your life.

When your world feels like it's spinning too fast, they're there to lend a listening ear and help bring a sense of calm to your day.  Struggling with a tough friendship? Feeling stressed about grades? They get it. No judgment, just understanding.

They're not just about scheduling and paperwork. They're the people who see YOU - your potential, your struggles, your hopes. They'll help you navigate everything from class choices to dealing with family stuff, and they'll do it with zero drama and total respect.

Mr. Korb and Mrs. Cowan are that one adult who's 100% on your team. They're listening when no one else seems to hear you. They're believing in you when you might not believe in yourself.

So this week, give them a simple "thanks." They're doing important work, and they're doing it for you.

Thank you Mrs. Cowan and Mr. Korb.  KMMS is grateful to have you part of our school!

The Southern Lakes Anthology judging took place last week. Please congratulate the following students whose work will be published in this year's anthology:

• Elly S - story entitled "Confidence Is Key"

• Greta K - poem called "Distractions"

• Bryn M - poem named "My Dream"

• Riley S - poetry titled "Just Out of Reach"

• Ryan Y and Carter H - illustrated writing named "Now"

• Mason Y - artwork named "The Ride of Your Life"

Congratulations to all of you.  Mrs. Drolshagen would like to thank all of the students who submitted work this year. The judging was super tough!  She would also like to thank all of the teachers who have supported the Southern Lakes Anthology project. She really appreciates all of you!

Course Information Night is Monday, February 3rd from 5:30-7:30pm at KMHS.
The Infinite Campus course registration portal window opens Monday, February 3 at 8am and closes Friday, February 14 at 3pm.
Requests for course changes cannot be guaranteed.

Band Parents and Students! Our next performance is quickly approaching, so we have a few reminders for our next concert!

February 4th: Students in 3rd and 6th hour Bands along with 6th grade Flutes, Saxophones, Percussion, and Baritones.

February 5th: Students in 4th and 7th hour Bands along with 6th grade Clarinets, Trumpets, and Trombones.

Both concerts will start at 7pm in the large gym at Kettle Moraine Middle School, and students need to arrive at 6:30pm (7th and 8th grade percussion students should arrive at 6:20pm).

Concert Attire: For this performance, all students need to wear our traditional concert black as shown here. Our goal with this is for everyone to wear solid black, and to look as nice as they can. We went over examples with students in class, but please reach out with any questions or clarifications.

Fundraising for a Cause: Our 7th Grade students have chosen HAWS as our charity/non-profit of choice to raise awareness and funds in line with our mission of a “charity concert”. The students have been researching organizations in our area to support and have voted on HAWS as the top charity of choice this year. In line with the mission of using music to support a cause, we are asking families to consider donating to HAWS at the concert. Both cash and online donations will be accepted, and we will have more information about HAWS during the concert. If you are able to, we would love it if you can support the mission!

It's time again to show the teachers and staff how much they are appreciated! We will be providing a meal for all staff to enjoy on Thursday, February 13 which is the afternoon of teacher conferences. If you would like to contribute please sign up HERE.

The KM Forensics team, where students speak with confidence and conviction, came away  with some heavy metal on Friday at Longfellow Middle School in Wauwatosa. 

The team took home 13 medals. Six Lasers were awarded Gold Medals, including Jolie K, Anabelle G, Taylor A, Elsa K, Kassidy W, and Kristen M, Riley S, Emma M, and Jules H secured Silver Medals, while Cass N, Ellen D and Grey L earned a Bronze Medal. 

In all, 25 students received State qualifying scores, but best of all, every team member improved. Their sights are now set on the next meet in Slinger, Wisconsin. Good luck as you continue to hone your speaking skills.

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.

The KM Forensics team, where students speak with conviction, will meet today immediately after school in Room 601. Join us in wishing them success as they compete at Longfellow Middle School in Wauwatosa. Let your voices be strong and your words impactful.

We meet every Tuesday from 2:35 to 4 pm in room 601. Questions? Contact Mr. Kaldhusdal

The Student Senate meets after school until 4pm in the 6 Inspire house open area.
Members should be sure to bring a water bottle to the meeting today.

Future meetings: February 11, 2/24, 3/4, 3/17, 4/15, 4/28, 5/13
Any questions, please contact Mrs. McCaffery (6 Inspire) and Mrs. Hoffman (front office)

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