CAMPUS COMMUNICATOR

Thank you, thank you to everyone who helped make Fine Arts Day a success! The best time was had by all of the children. On more than one occasion we heard kids say "I can't believe Fine Arts Day is almost over!!" We are so proud to have educators, kids, and community partners who support Fine Arts Day and art education at our school.

Hello Wales Parents and Guardians!

Teachers will be hosting conferences on Thursday, February 13th from 3:30 - 7:30 and Friday, February 14th from 8am - Noon. You can sign up for conferences by going to this document, clicking on your teacher's name, and finding a slot that works for you.

Hello Explore Parents and Guardians,

As always, if you would like a conference with your child's teacher, please reach out to them directly to set something up.

Gently Used Books Wanted!

Shelves overflowing with books? Kiddos tired of the same stories? WE Campus PTO will be holding a book rummage sale at school in the front lobby.

Gently used picture, non-fiction, and elementary chapter books can be sent to school tomorrow through February 19th. Students will be able to purchase books at school February 26-March 7th. Books will be sold for $1-5.

Donated books will be collected in the office.

Stay in touch with Wales and Explore PTO! Email us at ptowales@gmail.com or join our group on Facebook.

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Our school is getting ready to kick off the American Heart Association's Kids Heart Challenge (KHC)! You've been at the heart of our KHC program in the past and we are hoping we can count on you again. Join today to make a difference in the fight against heart disease and stroke.

Register online and complete Finn’s Mission to learn Hands-Only CPR.

1. Register today and download the AHA Schools app

2. Start Finn’s Mission to complete your challenges and change lives!

We're going to make a huge impact together!

P.S.  Check to see if your employer has a matching gift program—it could double your donation! Follow the steps and forward the confirmation to MatchingGifts@heart.org.

We are entering our student's FINAL semester of elementary school! (Who's crying!?) We would love to send our students off to middle school as prepared and celebrated as possible. Here are a few things you should know about -

• There are some dates coming up at the Middle School to help with the 5th grade transition into the Middle School. Read all about them here.
  

• T-shirt sizes are needed! Please make sure your 5th grader knows what their t-shirt size is. The PTO provides t-shirts for all of our outgoing 5th graders.

  
  

• Baby pictures needed! You can email them to Mrs. Schultz at schultzr@kmsd.edu OR upload them directly to the treering website. Here are the directions. These pictures will be used for our 5th Grade "moving on" ceremony at the end of the year as well as put in the yearbook. Here are a few guidelines to use -

  • Child should be younger than 4 years old

  • Only 1 person in the image

  • Ideally, a vertical portrait photo orientation (not landscape)

  • Good lighting on the face so it's not too dark

ALSO! If you haven't yet signed up to get a tour of the Middle School, you can do so Feb. 11th or 13th. See below for more info.

The 2025-2026 school year calendar has been created and posted for all to view on our district website. You can find it here.

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.  

Preschool Screening

KM is once again offering preschool screenings for children 3-5 years old (not yet enrolled in kindergarten) who are district residents on Friday, March 7th. Registration is required

COMMUNITY EDUCATION

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 Lacrosse Registration 2025 Season

Lacrosse Spring season is around the corner, please register your player today. this includes all boys, girls youth and HS.  The season runs from March through June with games on the weekend and practice twice a week. To register please use the link below. Also, visit KMLacrosse.com for more information. 

Spring Registration: Spring Registration

KM Dance Team Youth Clinic

For girls ages K-5th Grade - Sign Up Here!

This is a 2 day event that includes 1 day of practice (Wednesday 2/12/2025), then a performance at half time of the varsity basketball game (Friday 2/14/2025).
The cost is $45 per dancer, which includes a t-shirt, a pair of youth poms, and clinic admission/performance opportunity
(this does not include admission to the basketball game for spectators)

Kindergarten and 1st graders
Wednesday 2/12/2025
4:00-4:10 - Check-in at Wales Elementary
4:10-4:50 - Clinic
4:50 - Check-out at Wales Elementary

2nd and 3rd graders
Wednesday 2/12/2025
4:50- Check-in at Wales Elementary
4:55-5:40 - Clinic
5:40 - Check-out at Wales Elementary

4th and 5th graders
Wednesday 2/12/2025
5:40- Check-in at Wales Elementary
5:45-6:30 - Clinic
6:30 - Check-out at Wales Elementary

All Dancers
Friday 2/14/2025
6:50-7:00 - Check-in in the High School Cafeteria
7:00-7:30 - Games and practice
7:30-7:50 - Perform at halftime in the High School West Gym
8:00-8:15 - Check-out in the High School Cafeteria

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/

Youth Volleyball League

Friday night recreational co-ed volleyball league registration is now open.  Join us March-May at the high school, grades 4-8 are invited.  Learn skills, play matches, and have fun working with high school players.  Registration deadline is Feb. 19.  Sign up online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/