Hello KMMS families, 

KM is a great school district. I think one of the things I appreciate the most is the remarkable level of parent engagement. Research continues to show that parent engagement has a positive impact on middle school student success. Your student is going to begin sending you weekly emails that narrate their successes and their challenges of their school week. We hope you are able to use these emails as a place to get started in supporting their education. Here are a few conversation starters you may find helpful to use at home:

• Can you show me how you keep track of your assignments and activities?

• Which teacher have you felt a connection with to begin this school year? Who do you feel comfortable asking for help when you need it?

• How do you reach out to your teachers if you miss an assignment or if you need help understanding it?

These conversation starters, and more, can be found in the book 6th Grade Ready, a book designed to help parents navigate middle school. We are particularly fond of Chapter 5, written by Mr. Terry Kaldhusdal, KMMS teacher. 

The 2023-24 school year is off to a great start. Thank you for your support in making that happen.

Have a wonderful weekend,

Matt Kitzerow
KMMS Principal

Laura Lloyd
KMMS Associate Principal

KMMS Family Advisory Committee

Do you want to have a better idea of the middle school vibe? Are you interested in having the inside scoop on KMMS? Do you want to spend some time each month with other middle school parents?

If so, The Family Advisory Committee might be for you! The KMMS Family Advisory Committee (FAC) is beginning its third year and has returning members, but we are looking to onboard new parents to join our team to share their perspectives and insight.

Please fill out this short Google Form if you are interested. We meet the first Wednesday of each month from 5:00-7:00PM.

Thank you for considering!

Healing Hearts is a trusted, local, free, source of grief support for children, and families who grieve loss due to death, divorce, addiction, incarceration, deportation, or military deployment. Fall sessions of Healing Hearts will be starting soon! There are three locations and times this fall. Pick one or more that work for you!

Oconomowoc | Good Shepherd United Methodist Church | 6-week session | starts Thursday, September 21  

Waukesha | First United Methodist Church | 12-week session | starts Monday, September 25

Menomonee Falls | Good Shepherd Catholic Church | 6-week session | starts Thursday, November 9

Children will find care, support, and healing through age-based peer support groups while parents/guardians participate in a peer support group specifically for them.

Please use this link, or QR code to register for a group, or call, 262-751-0874 for more info. Share this with someone you know who may benefit from it!

As a Student Services team, one of our priorities is to support student well-being and mental health. To this end, we make an effort to work with families to make therapy services more accessible. This year we have started a new partnership with the GALS Institute to provide therapy sessions in-school. Additionally, we partner with other counseling agencies on a case by case basis to allow students to access virtual therapy appointments from school.

Any students wishing to participate in a virtual appointment from school must make arrangements in advance. Please contact a member of the KMMS Student Services team if you have questions!

Christina Cowan, School Counselor, ext. 2060
6th Grade and Create Houses

Stephen Korb, School Counselor, ext. 2059
7th Grade and 8th Grade Houses

Baylee Kittel, Social Worker, ext. 4065

Allison Beyerl, School Psychologist, ext. 2062

The traffic pattern map for Drop off and Pick up is pictured above. Please be courteous and mindful that many of our new families are not familiar with our process.

For the safety of our students, to make after school pick ups more efficient and to alleviate congestion on Ottawa Avenue, these expectations will continue to be implemented for the upcoming year.

• Our pick up line will not open until 5 minutes after students have been dismissed from classes.

• Per Summit PD, no queuing/waiting of cars on Ottawa Avenue (The lines of cars on Ottawa Avenue have been an inconvenience for our KMMS neighbors on Ottawa Avenue and Wolf Drive.)

• The 15 MPH speed limit and STOP signs in the parking lot will be strictly enforced.

The Kettle Moraine School District is formulating a new strategic plan. As part of this process, we cordially invite you to join us for an opportunity to participate in a World Cafe to inform the district's strategic planning. During this two hour event, you will be answering and discussing four questions. We are offering an in person World Cafe (Saturday 9/23 from 9:00-11:00 a.m.) and a virtual World Cafe (Tuesday 9/26 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.). If you would like to learn more about the our Strategic Planning process, visit https://www.kmsd.edu/page/spt. To sign up for the World Cafe click the link to our Google form at kmsd.edu/world-cafe.

KM Trivia Night is Back On! Assemble your team (up to 8 people per table) and join us for this fun annual event. Proceeds benefit Kettle Moraine Athletics.

Date: 9/16/23
Location: Dousman Lions Club 235 N Main St., Dousman 53118
Doors open at 6:00pm First round starts at 7:00pm

Each table costs $300 and includes food. There will be a cash bar. Top 3 teams will receive prizes! Additional prizes will be awarded best costume and table décor (arrive early to decorate your table). There will be a 50/50 raffle, silent auction, and heads/tails game. $10 or 3 for $25 shout out for a special person/event, or roast.

SIGN UP NOW! https://www.classmunity.com/kmsd/view-fundraiser.php?fundraiser_id=2138
If you can't attend but still wish to support KMHS Athletics, please click the "Make a Donation" button.

Virtual Spanish Programs

From Elementary to Middle School Students to adult, KM Community Education offers a wide variety of opportunities with partners from Futura Language Professionals.  Learn vocabulary related to home, places and shops throughout the community.  Register online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

Adult Conversational Spanish

Always dreamed of learning Spanish or refreshing your high school Spanish?  This class is for you! The primary focus will be on building conversational tools in Spanish through interactive practice and exercise.  Vocabulary topics include common greetings and introductions, numbers, food, clothing, likes and dislikes.  Join us on Mondays or Tuesdays this fall.  Sign up today www.kmsd.edu/communityed

Aerobics

Need that extra push to get started on an exercise program? We’ve perfected our routines so they work for anyone of any age or fitness level. Work at your own pace with easy to follow steps set to a wide variety of the music you love. You’ll get just the right cardiovascular workout followed by floor work that will both tone and stretch all of your muscles.  Class is held Tuesdays and Thursdays at KM Middle School/Dousman Elementary at 6:30.  Sign up today at www.kmsd.edu/communityed

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349 N. Oak Crest Drive | Wales, WI 53183 | 262-968-6200