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.

The First Transcontinental Railroad was 1,911 miles of railroad constructed in the 1860s to connect the existing railroad tracks in the eastern United States to the west coast of the United States.  Completed in May of 1869, the railroad took a tremendous amount of work to construct, including difficult manual labor like building bridges, blasting through rock, and digging tunnels. Thousands of Chinese workers helped to complete this enormous project, and some of the workers who came directly from China, speaking very little or no English, were paid lower wages than their American coworkers.

1. Some Chromebooks have been repaired and are back! PLEASE check your EMAIL. You would have received an email yesterday if yours was one of the fixed Chromebooks.  

2. 8th Graders - BEFORE you get to keep your KM Chromebook, all Chromebook fees MUST be paid or the buyout fee must be paid to keep a computer that was exempted or lent for the year.  Please be sure to review your Infinite Campus account or ask Mrs. Akers if you have any questions. 

3. BOOKS!  Please return any overdue library books ASAP!  Be sure to look EVERYWHERE for books you have lost or misplaced because fines for these books will be added to your Infinite Campus accounts this week and are non-refundable for 8th grade students.

Thank you!    

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. 

Time to celebrate the end of another successful school year! All KMMS families and current 5th Grade KM families are invited to the KMMS PTO second annual Summer Kick Off Bash where there will be concessions, kickball, yard games, a bounce house and a silent auction with music provided by DJ Otto. NEW THIS YEAR - Take a turn at dunking an 8th grader in our Dunk Tank!

In order to make this a successful community event, we need your help!  Please consider signing up for a volunteer slot (most are only 1/2 hour!) and then hang out at the Bash with your family and friends for the remainder of the event. Here is the link for the sign up genius.

Attention 8th grade girls interested in trying out for tennis. The girl's tennis team will be having non-mandatory, open practices this summer, starting June 11th, every Tuesday and Thursday at Kettle Moraine High School from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm. If you are interested in trying out, please feel free to show up and play and get to know your teammates! If you have any questions or need more information, please reach out to Ken Crocker via email at crockerk@kmsd.edu

There will be one workshop for boys and one workshop for girls ages 11-13. 

Registration is now open for the Fall 2024 Jr Lasers Dance Team.

Performances are Saturday mornings at local youth football games, with practices twice per week. There is an open gym for those who want to try Dance, on Monday, June 3rd at KM Middle School from 6-8pm.  The season runs July-October.  Registration is online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/ 

All Registrations and detailed information can be found online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/ (Grade based on the 23-24 school year)

Any current 8th grader interested in playing at the high school in the fall can visit the KM Boys Volleyball website for more information. We have open gyms all summer. Tryouts begin August 19th.

Save the date for our 2024 Homecoming Chili/Mac N Cheese Dinner fundraiser on Friday, September 27th. 

Read by Rowan P

QUESTION: What did the flag say to the pole?
ANSWER: Nothing, it just waved!

It is a great day to be a Laser, when we treat one another well. Good morning KMMS students. This will be our final principal announcement of the school year and I want to take some time to celebrate some of the growth of our school.

All students are here to learn and get the best education possible. As a school staff, in order to ensure this, we do not just plan around academics. Reading, writing, and learning new things is the primary reason we are here. But when we bring 700+ students inside of a building for 9 months, we must also focus on citizenship and how we treat one another. This directly affects everyone’s opportunities to receive a quality education.

We had 571 of our students take the School Perceptions survey this spring. Here are some of our school’s areas of growth we’d like to highlight and celebrate. 

• You were asked to respond to the statement: “Students treat me with respect.” Last school year, 69.8% of you answered positively. This school year, 76.7% of you responded positively. 

• You were asked: “I feel safe at school.” Last year, 86.5% of you answered positively. This year, 91.5% of you answered positively.

• Last year, 81% of you said “you were proud to attend KMMS.” This year, 88% of you said you were proud to attend our school. 

These were some of our outstanding results.

We experienced growth in other areas as well. 

• You were asked: “Most kids at school follow the rules.” We jumped from 53% to 57.7%. 

• You were asked “If I were bullied, I would feel comfortable talking to someone about it.” We saw an increase of 64% to 68.6% in positive responses.

While we are pleased we are trending upwards, but the results show that we have a lot of work to do. How you treat one another mattered all year, and it will continue to matter again next year, whether you are back at KMMS or moving on to KMHS. In order to be one of the best middle schools in the state, we must actively do our part to make sure we treat one another with respect, we report incidents of bullying, and we actively work with our teachers and all staff to follow the rules so we have a civil place for all to learn.

It’s been a great school year. Please finish the last week by treating one another well. 

And for our 8th graders, as you prepare to finish your middle school journey, we want to take this opportunity to express our appreciation for the growth and leadership you have shown over the years. Your time here has been marked by significant achievements, both academically and personally, and your contributions have enriched our school community immensely.

You have demonstrated leadership, setting a positive example for your peers and younger students alike. Your commitment to our theme of "Treating Each Other Well" has been particularly inspiring. Through your actions, you have shown kindness, respect, and empathy, creating a welcoming and supportive environment for everyone.

As you move on to high school, we encourage you to carry forward these values. Continue to treat people well, embracing kindness and respect in all your interactions. The lessons you've learned here about empathy and understanding are more important than ever as you step into new challenges and opportunities.

Remember that leadership is not just about titles or positions, but about making a difference in the lives of others. Your ability to positively influence those around you will be a powerful tool as you navigate the years ahead.

Thank you for your dedication, your growth, and the wonderful memories you've left us with. We are incredibly proud of each of you and excited to see the great things you will accomplish in the future.

Best of luck in high school…we are going to miss you!

Happy Friday everyone.  Have a great Weekend!

It’s a great day… to be a LASER!

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