Wales Elementary/KM Explore

CAMPUS COMMUNICATOR

DIGITAL NEWSLETTER | OCTOBER 1, 2025

TWO SCHOOLS, ONE GARDEN: A CELEBRATION OF GROWTH AND UNITY

Butterfly

Friday, October 3rd from 4:30 - 5:30, we want to invite students, staff, and families from both Wales Elementary and Magee Elementary to come together to dedicate the new Butterfly Garden being built on our campus— a symbol of growth, transformation, and partnership.

Thanks to the generous efforts of the Magee Elementary Community, this garden will soon bloom as a peaceful space for learning and reflection. As part of the event, students are encouraged to bring a rock from home to paint and place in the garden, helping create a lasting path of unity between our two schools.

After the ceremony, our building will be open for Magee families to walk through the spaces to start getting familiar with them.

We look forward to sharing this special day - and our school - with you.

BASH ON THE GRASS

Bash on the Grass

THIS FRIDAY!!!! BASH ON THE GRASS!!! Mark your calendars! KM DECA is excited to bring back “Bash on the Grass” on Friday, October 3rd from 4:00-7:00 pm. It will take place on the grass fields next to Culver’s Stadium, right before the Lasers take on the Muskego Warriors. “Bash on the Grass” is a community event that welcomes all ages! The event will feature a variety of attractions, activities, and food trucks.

A percentage of the proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Make A Wish Foundation. The cost is $15 for all activities. Some of the fun things you can look forward to include: Face Painting, Axe Throwing, Obstacle Courses, Rock Wall, EuroBungy, Slide Races, Wipeout Challenge, Hippo Chow Down, Meltdown Challenge, Inflatables, And Much More! Enjoy local food and treats from: Chick-Fil-A, Mama-D's, Dough Nation - Mini Doughnuts, Mr. P's Grilled Cheese!

Join us as the Lasers take on Muskego!!

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE & SUPPLIES NEEDED

We are so excited to announce that Mrs. Pinchard (our former art teacher) will be returning to Wales and Explore and teaming up with Ms. Costello for a bit of time as a special "Artist in Residence!".

She will instruct our students in making art pieces to decorate the Pabst Mansion for the upcoming season!

We are looking for donations for this special project. If you are willing and able, we would love the following items -

Scotch tape
Masking tape
Painters tape
Brown craft paint
1/2 inch glue sticks

Thank you for considering!

Pinchard

A NOTE FROM THE HEALTH ROOM

As our students are getting used to our new routines, we are finding that it is very helpful for all students to keep a change of clothes in their backpacks or cubbies in case of an accident, spill, or just general messes that happen.

It's helpful to keep this in a ziplock back that is easy to carry to the bathroom. Please be sure to keep the clothes up to date with the weather and your child's accurate size.

Change of clothes

WALES AND EXPLORE FAMILY DIRECTORIES

In accordance with our student handbook, families MUST OPT IN to school directories. If you would like your student's info to be available to other students for play dates, birthday invitations, etc, you must fill out the form below. Please fill out one form per child. 

If you would like access to the collected information, you must email your classroom teacher or Mrs. Schultz at schultzr@kmsd.edu and ask for the directory, as it cannot be published on any public sites. The spreadsheet you will receive is a live document and will be updated as parents fill out the form.

Once again, you MUST fill out this form for Wales or this form for Explore in order to be included in the directory.

After it is completed, email Mrs. Schultz or your classroom teacher to ask for a copy of the directory.

Thank you for your understanding in helping to keep our families' information as secure as possible.  

DATES TO WRITE ON YOUR CALENDAR

KMSD Calendar
Wales campus music dates

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.

VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO LEARN MORE!

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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.

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.

LYBA Basketball- Grades 1-8

Registration is open for the 25-26 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.

Grades 1-2 will meet on Saturday mornings for one hour with practice and game play. Our emphasis will be on knowledge and execution of basketball skills, rules, sportsmanship, fair play and attitude. Eight foot baskets will be used.  Sign up today at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/  Deadline is Oct. 27

Wales/Explore only

After School Spanish

Discover the world of Spanish with Let’s Travel & Let’s Explore! In this engaging enrichment course, you will hop aboard planes, trains, and automobiles to experience the language through hands-on activities. As you explore travel-related vocabulary and everyday phrases, you’ll also dive into the rich traditions and cultures of Spanish-speaking countries.  Offered on Thursdays after school K-5.  Sign up today at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

Spanish programs offered at KM

With Futura Language Professionals, we offer a wide variety of in person or live virtual Spanish lessons for youth and adults in our community.  From beginner to advanced levels we have  multiple options.  You will receive dynamic interactive lessons.    All classes are listed online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

Adult Conversational Spanish-Get inspired today and broaden your cultural awareness.  offers 3 levels of learning, held live weekly on zoom.

Middle School Prep-Ignite Your Language Journey is an exciting course for middle school students to learn advanced vocabulary, verb conjugations, and essential conversation skills through interactive lessons, games and more.

Live Virtual Spanish for K-5 Students will practice useful Spanish expressions in fun, real-life contexts.

American Sign Language 1A

Introduces American Sign Language (ASL) to students with no previous experience with ASL. Emphasizes

the expressive and receptive conversational skills of ASL used by the Deaf community. Students will learn strategies on how to introduce themselves, colors, and numbers 0 - 15. Includes introduction to American Deaf culture.  All ages welcome, students under 16 must be accompanied by a parent throughout the entire class time. Classes are held on Mondays in October.

Wales and KM Explore Elementary Schools

https://we.kmsd.edu/o/wkmec

219 N. Oak Crest DriveWales, WI 53183