Friday, December 12, 2025 |
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Hello KMMS Families,
The calendar for the holiday season combined with cold and flu season has affected our students’ attendance. School attendance is so important to the academic growth and maturation of our students. Strong attendance helps our students:
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- Grasp key concepts and skills they'll need for high school and beyond.
- Learn responsibility for the expectations of future education and work.
- Reduce stress: When students attend regularly, they're less likely to fall behind and feel overwhelmed trying to catch up.
- Foster a sense of belonging: Regular attendance helps students feel connected to their school community.
- Provide structure and routine: A consistent school schedule can be comforting and stabilizing for adolescents.
- Ensure access to support: Being in school provides access to many community supports.
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We understand things come up too! Please remember to provide a doctor’s note whenever your student misses school for medical, dental, orthodontic, or therapy appointments.
These notes are important because they:
Exempt absences from counting against your child’s attendance record (excused or unexcused)
Support the school’s attendance rate, which is used in state reporting and accountability
Help us keep accurate records and support your student’s success
You can send a copy of the note with your child to drop off in our office or email it to Tina Luna, Administrative Assistant (lunatina@kmsd.edu).
We want to thank our parents for their supportive role in getting students to school.
Matt Kitzerow
KMMS Principal
Laura Lloyd
KMMS Associate Principal
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KMMS Choir Trip to Chicago |
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Ms. Milton, Mrs. Hooper and a number of parent chaperones enjoyed a day with 7th and 8th grade Choir students in Chicago. The group saw the musical Six, toured the Miracle Mile and ate a meal together before returning home. |
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Art of Writing Conference at the Milwaukee Art Museum |
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A warm recognition of thanks to Terry and Janet Kaldhusdal for coordinating the 36 Annual Young Author's Art of Writing event held at the Milwaukee Art Museum and teachers who chaperoned the 70 participating KMMS students as well as an additional 47 school districts attending. Terry wrote that our Lasers, "Arrived with curiosity, courage, and joy, reminding everyone of the power of creativity in action. The energy and support around the students created a space where every young author and artist could rise, shine, and be heard. In a world that often overlooks the arts, this gathering celebrated imagination, self-expression, and the courage to share one’s story."
Link for Participants: Please use this link to submit your work for the 36th edition of the online book: Art of Writing. The deadline is Monday, December 22, 11:59 PM.
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Winter/Holiday Spirit Days are Coming |
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The Oasis Project: Country Christmas @ the Ingleside |
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Holiday Help for KM Families Sponsored by PTO & the KMMS Counselors |
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Please consider helping some of our KM families in need this holiday season.
Sign Up Genius
GIFT CARDS can be dropped off at the KMMS office. Please do not wrap.
GIFT ITEMS should be wrapped and labeled as indicated so they get to the correct recipient.
Please deliver all items to KETTLE MORAINE MIDDLE SCHOOL by Thursday December 18th.
For questions contact Brenda Johansen at brenda.johansen@me.com
*** If you are a family who is struggling financially and have not been invited to participate in this year's gift drive, and you are not receiving gifts from the Christmas Clearing Council, please reach out to Christina Cowan: cowanc@kmsd.edu
Thank you for supporting our families and bringing joy to their holidays!
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Lost & Found: Home for the Holidays? |
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Water bottles, jackets and shoes, OH MY! Please stop by the Lost and Found and claim what’s yours. For smaller items (jewelry, ear pods, etc.), please visit the front desk. All items will be donated after Monday, December 22nd. |
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Attention Best Buddies!
Our next Best Buddies activity will be on Wednesday, December 17th from 2:45 - 3:30. Please meet in the 7 Inspire Area. Please see Mrs. Suvaka or Mrs. Daley with any questions. Hope to see you all there!
Pick-Up Reminder: As a reminder, our pick-up procedures have changed this school year. Please take the Laser Trail off of Hwy 67 to enter the back of the school and follow to the cafeteria doors/recess area for pick-up.
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HOLIDAY STORE HOURS:
Tuesday, Dec. 16: Noon – 4:00pm
Wednesday, Dec. 17: Noon – 2:00pm LASER LOCKER SANTA SAVINGS!
Thursday, Dec. 18: 2:00pm-4:00pm LASER LOCKER EARLY HOURS!
Friday, Dec. 19: Noon – 4:00pm
Tuesday, Dec. 23: Noon – 3:00pm LASER LOCKER LAST SHOPPING DAY
BEFORE THE HOLIDAY BREAK!
Want to make the holiday bright for someone?
Secret Santa gifts can be delivered within the KM district.
Simply make your purchase and let us know the delivery details!
Our elves have taken the oath to secrecy.
GO LASERS!
Store hours are also listed on kmsd.edu under Menu.
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Thank you to the North Pole and Back! |
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It's beginning to look a lot like "Appreciation." The KMMS staff thanks the PTO volunteer elves, families, Chick-fil-A and Nothing Bundt Cakes in Delafield for providing such a wonderful warm and tasty meal today. What a merry way to celebrate together during this busy time of the year! |
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December Dine 4 Dollars @ Noodles |
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Upcoming PTO Community Meeting: January |
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Collect your Albrecht's Sentry receipts to support Kettle Moraine Middle School PTO! Please send in your Albrecht's Sentry receipts throughout the year and drop them in the collection container in the front office. Albrecht's Sentry will give back 1% of receipt totals collected. Thank you to Albrecht's Sentry for supporting our community! Note: Receipts cannot be older than 6 months to be eligible for the round up. |
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KM Community Education provides recreational and educational opportunities for families. Please be sure to visit the website often for updates and new programs. For program information and registration forms, visit www.kmsd.edu/communityed.
We also rent space and are happy to facilitate your events, courses, or activities.
VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO LEARN MORE!
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Weight Training Grades 5-8
Weight training for grades 5-8 will take place Tuesdays and Thursdays at the high school weight room with high school coaching staff members. The session will run 12/2-3/6 on school days from 4-5pm Join us when you can! Sign up today at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/
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