KMMS DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

National Teacher Assistant Day is observed annually on the last Friday of September which was September 26th. Sadly, we missed it, so let's celebrate our awesome, dedicated TA's today! Their hard work and support of our students is so appreciated. 

So, if you see Mrs. Davison, Mrs. Donovan, Mrs. Frey, Mrs. Grisar, Mrs. Herbert, Mrs. Reisner, Mrs. Rivera and Mrs. Schwalbach extend a big THANK YOU for all their hard work and patience.

KMMS appreciates you all!

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).

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! 

Good morning KMMS!

You’ll start to notice colorful posters created by the Student Ambassadors that say, “You can do hard things.” These posters are more than just decorations—they’re reminders about grit. Grit means sticking with something even when it’s challenging and not giving up when things get tough.

Life isn’t always easy—and as you grow, it will bring bigger challenges. But remember: you can do hard things. Every time you push through something difficult, you become stronger, more confident, and better prepared for what comes next. 

So when you see these signs, let them remind you: life will get harder, but you are capable—you can do hard things!

Attention 8th grade students!

The Explorers’ Club will start off the year with an 8th grade trip to Six Flags for an evening at Fright Fest. This is a fun trip that is very popular with our students.  We will leave the Middle School after school on Friday, October 24th, and return to the Middle School at approximately 11:45 that evening.  Forms are due by October 7th but get those forms in as this trip is a first come first served opportunity.  Once the buses are full, no more students can attend.  See Mrs. Hamilton with questions.

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: 

https://givebutter.com/pHxQqF

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.

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

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.

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. 

SAWYER: Parker, I have a question for you.

PARKER: What?

SAWYER: Why don’t seagulls fly over the bay?

PARKER: I don’t know, why?

SAWYER: Because then they would be bagels!

It’s a great day… to be a LASER!

KETTLE MORAINE MIDDLE SCHOOL
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