This brunch, provided by KM culinary students, brought KM staff and area first responders together to celebrate the holiday season and our long history of partnership. Culinary students selected recipes, budgeted their meal plan, prepared dishes, and served brunch at stations. KM Perform students created amazing artwork to decorate the hallway and band students played holiday music!
Kettle Moraine School District
Capturing KM – First Responders Feast
KMHS put on a fantastic brunch for Waukesha County first responders and staff. The event brought our community together and showed our appreciation for the amazing support they provide. Thank you to everyone who participated!
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Spread the word!! Everyone is welcome... residents, non-residents, KM families and our community!
KM SHOWCASE FEB. 21, 5:30-7 PM @KMHS
We'd love for you to join us at the KM Showcase! Talk with administrators, staff, and students from all of our KM Schools. Take a personalized tour of the KMHS Campus, including all of our career pathways and subject areas, and watch video tours of our other schools! Learn more about K-12 programs, curriculum, and offerings! Get information on the many athletic teams, clubs & activities that are available! Participate in interactive activities and WIN PRIZES!!! This is a great opportunity for our KM Community, and those considering joining, to learn more about the great opportunities in the Kettle Moraine School District. RSVP NOW!
4K-12 NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION FOR THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR IS OPENING SOON!!! Registration for RESIDENTS will open January 18th, 2024. For resident registration information, contact Kristie Feucht at feuchtk@kmsd.edu. Registration for NON RESIDENTS will open February 5th, 2024. For more information on open enrollment contact Jenny Godin at jenny@kmsd.edu. There is also extensive enrollment information and links on our website.
KM4K FAIR JAN. 17TH, 5-7 PM @CUSHING ELEMENTARY
Learn more about four-year-old kindergarten in the Kettle Moraine School District! This annual event is fun and informative for young learners and their families. The event will feature an open house format where families can interact with each of our elementary schools, partner sites, and wrap-around care partners to discuss the best option for them! To learn more, click the QR code or contact Justin Nies, at niesjustin@kmsd.edu.
DISTRICT NEWS
JOIN THE BUDGET ADVISORY COUNCIL!!
Kettle Moraine Parents, Citizens, and Business/Community Partners are invited to collaborate with us to inform our long range budget and operational planning. The KMSD Budget Advisory Council will meet three times in 2024 (3/5, 5/28, and 11/12) to provide constructive/critical feedback on key financial decisions facing the district. This is a valuable opportunity to have a voice in district policy and better understand the financial challenges that impact public education. If you're interested, or recommend someone, sign up!
KM EXPLORE INFO NIGHT JAN. 23, 6 PM
This event is a great opportunity for families interested in learning more about Explore. This presentation will explain our free public charter. It will also allow you to see our school and multi-age classrooms. There will also be a "See It Live" event on Thursday Jan. 25th at 10:00 am where interested families can observe classrooms during school hours. For more information on enrollment or KM Explore, visit these links!
MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!
Oasis is looking for experienced educators to help KM students. Qualifications for volunteer tutoring with Oasis are: Current or previously licensed educator, paraeducator, learning assistant, or experienced substitute teacher. Current or previously licensed school speech and language therapist, school occupational therapist, school physical therapist, or other licensed school support role with experience working in schools. Student participating in the internship or student teaching phase of certification through an accredited university education program. Equivalent professional experience in a private school or higher-education classroom setting.
Apply at oasisprojectwi.org/how-to-help
KMSD DANCE TEAM ANNUAL CLINIC
JANUARY 17th AND 19th!!!
The KMHS Dance Team is hosting their annual Kid's Dance Clinic! This is for K-5 students. All dancers will get to learn a routine on January 17th, and perform it at a basketball game on January 19th. Please see this link to register and for more information! Reach out to Coach Sarah at daviess@kmsd.edu with any questions. Registration closes on January 13th, so sign up now!!!
ELEMENTARY NEWS
FOREST 4K STUDENTS SHARE SPECIAL GIFTS!!!
Happy Holidays to all and especially the Magee forest creatures! Magee Forest 4K students created edible gifts for the many creatures who share their forest classroom. The seed clips were created with clothespins, recycled cardboard shapes (4K standards), SunButter and birdseed. If you are interested in KM 4K, join us at the 4K Fair on January 17 from 5-7pm at Cushing Elementary!
Endangered Species Essay Authors
A couple of our Cushing Stars are now published authors! Norah F and Jackson K in Mrs. Ramsey's 3rd grade class had their essays published in an online gallery for the Endangered Species Coalition's essay project. Students from across the country submitted informative essays about ESA-listed species and the threats they face, creative stories written from the perspective of threatened and endangered species, persuasive essays about the importance of the ESA, and more. You can find the gallery here.
Magee Students Sharpen Their Survival Skills
Magee Elementary Students spent the day with instructors, volunteers, and HS^2 students sharpening their survival skills in the outdoors while applying their learning in the classroom. The observations gained will be used to develop a survival guide that they will share with other classes. Watch for more on their adventures in the next Capturing KM and Laser Focused, coming in January!
Dousman Rockin 5K/1st Grade Concert
Thank you to all of you who supported our 5K and 1st grade students as they performed their holiday concert – Snowman at Night this past Tuesday evening. For those interested in sharing with family and friends, here are the links.
MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS
Student Led Seminars Draw a Crowd
Create House offers students the option of leading seminars to share their learning with other students. The seminars are voluntary, and students are able to earn credit for different skills they represent, like collaboration or leadership.
DONATIONS ADD UP
Ms. Cuzman's seventh grade Navigate math classes participated in an ALEKS Grinch competition before winter break. In addition to academic challenges, students were encouraged to bring in donation items for the Waukesha County Food Pantry. Students rose to the occasion, contributing 254 items for the cause.
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
Youth Night @KMHS Girls Basketball Game
Youth night is always a great opportunity to celebrate ONE KM!!! The girl's basketball game last Friday night was no exception. Girls from all grades and schools came out to cheer for their team and show off their talents during halftime. Scott Curty was in the crowd capturing footage for our upcoming Middle School and High School sizzle reels and the crowd was able to witness the monumental return of Captain Laser, our KM mascot!!! The girls played a great game and won handily. Special thanks to dance and cheer and all of the youth coaches who contributed to the atmosphere and energy!
KMHS INFO NIGHTS ARE UNDERWAY!!! Interested in learning more about the KMHS campus and our five unique high schools? Join us for our information nights to explore each option! At KMHS, we offer incredible choices and opportunities. There is truly something for everyone!
OTHER NEWS
Check out this is job board for students! Wijobboard.com is a multi-school collective connecting students with local businesses in our community and more. Businesses post their openings, knowing it is targeting high school students, to fill open positions, which give students much-needed experience!
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
KETTLE MORAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Providing Recreational and Educational Opportunities for Our KM Community!
We also rent space and are happy to facilitate your events, courses, or activities.
JUMP ROPE CLUB-CUSHING ONLY: The course will include learning to jump rope, skill challenges, team jump roping and at the conclusion of the course a jump rope show for parents. Course will focus on fun, exercise and learning new challenges. Course is intended for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders. The jump rope show at the end will include a 1-3 min jump rope performance with a team to music. The students will be working on this throughout the course. Enrollment is limited. The class will be held on Tuesdays after school beginning January 23. Sign up today online.
