Hello KMMS families,

This week, students viewed a video message from our counselors, Mr. Korb and Mrs. Cowan. Last year we would have Friday announcements from administrators about school culture and treating one another well.  Recognizing the visual preferences of today's learners, we've incorporated multimedia elements like these videos to enhance engagement and information retention.

We continue to focus on our September theme, “Ready to Learn,” and Mr. Korb and Mrs. Cowan introduced another district value: partnerships. Our students' partnerships with their peers and their teachers will make a difference in their education, as well as the rest of our KMMS community. 

Here is a recap of their video message:

1. Build healthy partnerships by being respectful to others (peers and staff).

2. Identify your trusted adult here at school.

3. Establish good attendance habits early in the year!

Staying with the theme of partnerships, we also want to encourage strong partnerships between our parents and school staff. Here are some highlights that we take great pride in when it comes to partnering with our parents:

Spring 2024 School Perceptions Parent Survey Data:

1. Overall, how would you rate communications from school?
   Positive Response Rate: 97.41%

2. I feel welcome in my child's school.

   
   Positive Response Rate: 94.12%

3. School staff treat my child with dignity and respect.
   Positive Response Rate: 95.91%

4. I have at least one school staff member I feel comfortable contacting when I have
   an idea or concern.
   Positive Response Rate: 88.48%

5. I am updated on how my child is doing at school.
   Positive Response Rate: 86.88%

We encourage parents to reach out directly to their student’s teachers to clarify questions and concerns, to reach out to counselors and administrators when concerned about the treatment of their student by peers, and to provide feedback as we seek continual school improvement. KMMS is a special school because of our strong partnerships. Thank you for all you do!

Have a great weekend,

Matt Kitzerow
KMMS Principal

Laura Lloyd
KMMS Associate Principal

KMMS retake days are scheduled for Monday, November 4th (7-10:30am) and Thursday, November 7th (3:30-6:30pm). These are not school days. The retakes correspond with Parent/Teacher conferences this year.

Please feel free to use our KMMS Events calendar (found on the KMMS Website) for dates and times of concerts, conferences, and other special events for middle school parents and students.

There are a number of ways to notify KMMS of a student absence, late arrival or early release. 

• Use the Infinite Campus Parent Portal

  
  Instructions for the IC Parent Portal
  Enter the Parent Portal
  Go to “More”
  Go to “Absence Request”
  Choose student name, reason for absence, date and time (if applicable). If you’d like to leave us more information, there is a comment section
  Click Submit

  
  When your IC Portal request for early release is approved, an email goes to your student's school email account. That email can be used for a pass to the office. We also attempt to send paper passes to remind students of their early releases.

• Call the KMMS Attendance line: 262-965-6500 ext.2050

• Email an administrative assistant with the information.

Additionally, KMMS students may sign themselves into the building without a parent. If you drop your student at the front entrance after 7:20am, please watch to be sure that they enter the building and are helped. KMMS students may sign themselves out of the building without a parent present, as long as we are aware that the student has permission to leave before they arrive at the office for departure.

Our Waukesha Fall 2024 session of Healing Hearts will be starting soon. 

The 12 week session starts on Monday, September 23 and runs until December 9, 2024. 

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 to register for a group, share this with someone you know who may benefit from it or call, 262-751-0874 for more info.

https://www.healingheartswisconsin.org/

A note from our Mental Health Navigator - Scott Bakkum

Kettle Moraine Middle School is a proud partner of a non-profit organization called Blessings in a Backpack. Through this partnership, your child is eligible to be a recipient of the Blessings in a Backpack program. This program is currently in all of the Kettle Moraine Elementary schools.  

The program is designed to provide non-perishable food every Friday to children that would benefit from supplemental nourishment over the weekend. The program runs the full school year and there is no cost to participate. If you choose to participate, your child will receive a bag of non-perishable food every Friday which will be distributed in a discreet and caring manner. This will begin Friday, September 20th. 

If you would like your student(s) to participate, please complete this form.

KMMS staff is building a SUMMER MEMORIES bulletin board in the commons. Would you like to add a summer memory for your student? Click here to add a photo to our family photo back.

Please collect your Albrecht's Sentry receipts to support Kettle Moraine Middle School PTO!

Please send in your Albrecht's Sentry receipts throughout the rest of the year. Albrecht's Sentry will give back 1% of receipt totals collected. Receipts can be dropped off in the front office in the designated collection container. This is a quick and easy way to support KMMS PTO.

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.

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.

Registration is open for the 24-25 Youth Recreational basketball season. 
All students in grades 1-8 are welcome.   Season begins in December and concludes in February.  Grades 3-8 will practice one night per week with Saturday morning games and will be followed by a season ending tournament.

https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

Try a free lacrosse clinic to those new to the sport.  Coaches will provide fun and interactive games.  Clinic will be held Oct 6 from 11a-1pm on Vock Field at Culvers Stadium.  Register online at kmlacrosse.com/try-it.

Always dreamed of learning Spanish or refreshing your high school Spanish? Then this class is
for you! The primary focus of the class will be on building conversational tools in Spanish
through interactive practice and exercises.

Adult Conversational Spanish: Beginner Part 1 – (Live Virtual)

Mondays 6:00p – 7:00p CST
10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25

Tuesdays 6:00p – 7:00p CST
10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26

Wednesdays 6:00p – 7:00p CST
10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20

For details or to register, visit https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

Consider these LIVE online options for Middle Schoolers :
Spanish Prep – Live Virtual

Middle School students will learn a strong base in Spanish language.  Months of the year, telling time, and more.  Participants will get a jump start preparing for the future.

Sign up for Spanish opportunities -For program information and registration, visit https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

KM Junior Lasers Baseball Club is holding an additional tryout to add players to our 3rd, 5th, 6th, & 7th  grade teams for the 2025 season. We invite all 3rd, 6th and 7th graders to tryout on Monday September 23rd  from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Wales Community Park. Players already placed on a team should not attend this tryout.

To register, please email Tryout Coordinator Joe Lawniczak at josephlawniczak@yahoo.com and include your player’s name and grade level.

At the tryout, players will perform throwing, catching, fielding, and hitting drills. Players should wear athletic attire and athletic shoes or cleats. Players should bring a glove, bat, and water. If a player does not have a bat, we will provide one. If a player is invited to join a team for the 2025 season the fees of $500 would be due after tryouts to secure a roster spot. (Fees can be split into 2 payments)

KMJL teams begin indoor practices once per week in December or January. Beginning in April, teams will have a combination of 2-3 games or practices per week through the middle of July. Teams will play approximately 16 league games, typically on weeknights, and 3-4 weekend tournaments.

Please email Joe Lawniczak at josephlawniczak@yahoo.com with any questions. We look forward to having your player in our program.

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