In the beginning of the year, we asked families to help stock the "woot woot wagon" that comes for teachers and staff every Tuesday. It's just a little something - a soda, a coffee, a small sized candy -  to get them through the first part of the week. 

It has been SO successful and SO appreciated by staff that we are running low on supplies to stock it. If you are able to show our teachers and staff some extra love by purchasing one of these items from our wish list, we would greatly appreciate it.

Alternatively, if you are a cooking or baking type and would like to share some of your goodies with us, we would gladly accept those treats as well. Just email Mrs. Schultz to arrange the best time or day for you.  

Let's get these teachers through the craziness of the Holiday Season! 

Friendsgiving is an annual tradition at Wales Campus where we come together to celebrate fall, and give back to our community in different ways.  This year, we are collecting donations to give to a few different dog rescues in the area. Donations can be brought to the front vestibule. Thanks for considering!

More information about Friendsgiving and our field trips that day went out on SeeSaw from Mrs. Cavanaugh. Please check for that message to learn more. 

We wanted to let you know that our upcoming Information Night is being rescheduled to Wednesday, November 19th.  We will be hosting this event in the library at Dousman Elementary at 6:00p.m. We look forward to meeting with you.  

Warm regards,

Tiffany Zeirke
KM Explore Director

Please be sure to double check the school that you are purchasing your child's yearbook from. Wales and Explore have sperate yearbooks and we are unable exchange them for the opposite school once they are purchased. 

We had a TON of skill scale recipients for the month of October. Check out this picture and see if you spot YOUR learner!

Christmas Art at the Pabst

Wales Elementary and  KM Explore are partnering with the Pabst Mansion for the 2025 holiday season! Every student in the building has had a part in helping to create this special project. 

Former KM art teachers Cyndee Pinchard and Keelin McMurtagh are leading a collaborative installation at the mansion featuring creations from Wales and Explore students.  This is the first time EVER that the mansion has incorporated the work of children in its popular holiday season!

The installation, called Elsbeths Woodland Dreams, was designed for Elsbeth, the only child that grew up in the mansion.  

The dreams of a child are brought to life in this fanciful woodland winter scene!

The installation opens to the public on November 20th and is open throughout the 2025 holiday season. Added bonus- Students get free admission to the mansion when they visit with family during the installation.

Art Room Donations

Got extra odds and ends at home? Don’t throw them away—donate them to the art room today! We’re always collecting fun materials to spark creativity in our young artists. Thank you for your support!

• Newspaper/magazines

• Toilet paper/paper towel tubes

• Cardboard

• Scrap fabric, felt, or ribbon

• Buttons/beads

• Empty egg cartons

• Plastic bottle caps/lids

• Plastic bags

• Old calendars/greeting cards

 Ms. Costello

Dousman Art Night

Students from UW-Whitewater's Early Childhood Education program will be at Dousman Elementary to offer art projects for students to do. This is their final exam for their Art Methods class. Students will have opportunities to choose from over 18 different projects. They can make as many as they can during this event. Students in the past have often gifted their projects to friends and families for the holidays. We hope to see you there.

This year's Arts Night will be Wednesday evening, December 3 from 5:30-7:00pm in our Gym.

As the fall and winter months approach, unfortunately cold and flu season often accompanies this time of the year. Please remember all over the counter medication a student requires during the school day needs a medication authorization. There is NO need for a Dr signature as long the dosing is inline with the manufaturuers' recommended dose.

When sending cough drops, cough medicine or other OTC products; please remember the following things to send into the health room with them: 

1) Signed medication authorization

2) Medication in its original, unopened package. 

Please reach out to the health room with any questions.

we-healthroom@kmsd.edu or (262)968-6400 Ext 3052 

We also rent space and are happy to facilitate your events, courses, or activities.

VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO LEARN MORE!

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.

Fastpitch Softball Camps Offered

Join Varsity Softball Coach Graf and members of the high school softball team, for off season work in December.  There are many clinic opportunities for U8-U14.  Sign up today at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

Registration for the 25-26 Wrestling Season is Open!

Calling all K-8th grade students who are looking to join a fun and challenging sport focused on developing all around athleticism, confidence and self discipline.  Wrestling is one of the fastest growing high school sports in Wisconsin, and the fastest growing sport in the country for girls!  The Kettle Moraine Wrestling Club offers three programs that support wrestlers at all age / skill levels.  There are clinics during the Fall for both experienced and beginner wrestlers.  Wrestlers are encouraged to attend tournaments when they're ready and will have the full support of the KMWC coaching staff.  The Beginner season runs from December through the first week in March.  Intermediate and Advanced season runs from mid-November through the end of March.  Check out our website, www.kettlemorainewrestlingclub.com, for season information and registration.  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for information on upcoming events and competition results.  We hope to see you on the mat this season!

KM Lacrosse Registration 

Spring is around the corner; let's get ready early.  Lacrosse is open to both girls and boys, youth and HS students. The season runs from March 10 through May 30, 2026. Youth players will practice twice a week and games on selected weekends.

Register now and catch the early bird discount, if you register before 12/31/25.

Youth Indoor Training Boys- https://kmlacrosse.sportngin.com/register/form/934964791

Youth Indoor Training Girls- https://kmlacrosse.sportngin.com/register/form/168852630

Spring Season Registration for Youth and HS, Boys and Girls : https://kmlacrosse.sportngin.com/register/form/589579458