We are in the final stretch of the school year and our PTO is kicking it up 10 notches with lots of events to send us into summer in style. There are a lot of opportunities to get involved with little-to-no effort. Check out the options below and sign up to make the end of the year great for our staff and students.
Wales Elementary/KM Explore
PTO NEWS!!
The Book Fair is Here!
The Spring Scholastic Book Fair opens this week! Learners will preview the Fair Thursday and Friday, so watch for wish lists to come home in backpacks. Sales open on Friday!
Friday, April 4 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday, April 7 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 8 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
-Closed Wednesday-
Thursday, April 10 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday, April 11 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Volunteers are desperately needed.
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C48A8A62CABFE3-55548346-spring
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
Our PTO moms have been working extremely hard to make sure that our staff feels appreciated during this upcoming week. If you can help in any way, we would greatly appreciate it!
Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5-9) is coming up, and we'd love your help in showing our gratitude to our incredible teachers! We've created an Amazon Wish List filled with items to help make this celebration extra special. If you'd like to contribute, simply browse the list, select an item, and it will be shipped directly to the PTO organizers. Every donation, big or small, makes a difference and helps show our teachers how much they mean to us. Thank you for your support!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/6VWF3ECFTHB6?ref_=wl_share
It's coming up! The most fun night of year! Save the date for....
We can't make Family Fun Night a success without your help!
Click here to volunteer at the event.
Click here to sign up to bring a goodie for the "cake walk".
Stay in touch with Wales and Explore PTO! Email us at ptowales@gmail.com or join our group on Facebook.
Save the Date! Next PTO meeting: TONIGHT! March 18th!
NO SCHOOL NEXT WEEK WEDNESDAY!
Don't send your kids to school on Wednesday April 9th; our students have the day off and our staff will be engaging in professional development.
STAFF SPOTLIGHT
COUNSELING CORNER
Hello Families!
This month, Wales Elementary is focusing on self-monitoring, a key skill that helps children take responsibility for their actions, behavior, and learning in the moment. Students will receive growing cards from their teachers to recognize them for working on this skill. By practicing self-monitoring, kids can develop a stronger sense of independence and improve their ability to stay on task.
Here are some simple ways your child can practice self-monitoring at home:
Set goals: Encourage your child to set small, achievable goals for tasks or homework and check their progress.
Use reminders: Help them create visual or written reminders to stay on track.
Reflect on actions: At the end of the day, discuss what went well and what could be improved for next time.
Track progress: Let your child use a checklist or journal to record their achievements and areas for growth.
We appreciate your support in helping your child develop this important skill!
IT'S TIME TO ORDER YEARBOOKS!
Did you know that you can customize two pages for your child's yearbook at NO EXTRA COST to you!? You can! Simply click the appropriate link below (make sure you are clicking on the correct school) and customize your pages now.
But hurry - this option is only available until April 14th!
Deadline to order non-customized yearbooks and have them ready for the end of the year is May 1st!
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.
WALES AND EXPLORE CONCERTS - MARK YOUR CALENDARS
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.
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.
Jr Laser Football -2025
Registration is NOW OPEN for Junior Lasers Football!
Early Bird Registration: Now – April 7
Late Registration April 8 – June 27 (+$50)
K-4th Grade: Flag Football
Early Bird Registration: $275
The season will run from August through October.
Players will be randomly placed on teams that are balanced by grade-level.
Teams will end their season with an “Under the Lights” game on Vock Field.
We will need coaches, especially for the K-2 division. Sign up in SportsEngine for this rewarding opportunity!
5th- 8th Grade: Tackle Football
Early Bird Registration: $450
The season will run from August through October.
There will be 1-2 teams per grade.
We are excited to begin our third season in the Wisconsin AAYFL league!
Visit www.kettlemorainelaserfootball.com for more information.
"New"Spring Football Clinic offered
This spring clinic is open to current 4th-8th graders put on by high school players and coaches. The clinic will take place April 26 from 9-11 am at Vock Field at Culvers Stadium. Register today at kettlemorainelaserfootball.com.
Cheerleading Fall of 2025
Register now for Jr. Laser and Little Laser Cheerleading for the fall. Grades K-8 are encouraged to be part of the KM Cheer program. Grades K-2 practice once per week and grades 3-5 practice twice per week. The season runs
August -October with performances on Saturday mornings at local flag football games.
Grades 6-8 practice twice per week July-October with Saturday morning performance at local football games. Sign up today at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/
In order to participate in the competition season, an athlete must participate in the fall season.
Tennis and Pickleball Opportunities
The Kettle Moraine Tennis Association (KMTA) along with Community Education has many spring and summer opportunities for tennis and pickleball for youth through adult. All registrations are online through KM Community Education at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/
Pickleball-This year the all-access yearly pass will be your ticket to KMTA pickleball in 2025. Open pickleball will be offered various days/times Spring-Fall of 2025.
Men and women recreational tennis leagues -June-August This league will be organized by KMTA volunteers, and you will receive a schedule with possible bye weeks, depending on the number of registrants. Singles and doubles will be available, with a heavy emphasis on doubles to maximize court time. Balls will be provided
Adult Tennis Drill and Play - Men and Women players will be provided with instruction from tennis professionals and assistants on Tuesday evenings at KMHS. WE will have two levels this year, beginner and intermediate/advanced. Each lesson will focus on a particular stroke/strategy that will be implemented into rally drills/games.
Youth Tennis Academy-Eligible players (ages 10 – 18) will be divided by ability level and specific lesson plans will be modified to meet the player’s ability. Lessons will be progressive, consisting of technique instruction, drills, conditioning, and competition. The program runs Monday-Thursday 8:30-10:20am. June 10-July 31. Enrollment is limited.
It's not too late to join our U8 Fastpitch Softball team!
Kettle Moraine Fastpitch Softball's U8 team is still looking for a couple players to round out our 2025 U8 roster (birthdate: Sept.2015 to August 2017). If your daughter is looking for a softball home this spring/summer please email kmfastpitch1@gmail.com with any questions you may have and our player development coordinator will reach out.