CAMPUS COMMUNICATOR

Tomorrow is our Science Day sponsored by the PTO!!! All students will be participating in various sessions that are science-related. The end of the day will have a building-wide assembly to wrap things up. This is a day students look forward to each year and we are so excited to be able to provide it!

This year, KM Global High School Senior Adeline, helped to coordinate the day. We are so grateful for her hard work and dedication to bringing Science Education to our students in a fun and engaging way!

Here are a few things you need to know about science day -

1) Students will be eating in their classrooms. Therefore, tomorrow's lunches MUST be nut-free. Our hot lunch will already be a nut-free option.

2) Some students will be going outside as a part of their sessions. Please pack appropriate clothes for the weather for your student.

3) Ask your student what they did at the end of the day! They should be full of scientific knowledge!

The following letter was sent via email last week. This is the way you, as parents and guardians, have input on your child's class placement for next year. Please read it carefully and respond accordingly if you would like input.

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Dear Families,

Over the next few weeks, we will begin the process of assigning students to an appropriate class for next year. The Wales staff spend much time and effort on this placement process. In putting together class lists for next year, we will consider many factors including boy/girl ratios, personalities, academic performance and student behavior. We utilize the classroom teacher’s knowledge of every student, and in addition, our academic support teachers, specialists, counselor and administrator provide input and review the proposed class lists. 

Please understand that once homeroom teachers are assigned and students are placed, the lists are final. We will move a student only if it is an oversight on our part during the placement process. Moving even one child from a class can upset the balance of a classroom or interfere with scheduling.

Students approach the new school year in a positive light when we encourage them to be excited about making new friends and getting to know a new teacher. We welcome your input as we begin this process; you can complete this form to share any thoughts and suggestions for your child. We must receive ALL parent input forms by May 2, 2025. 

Thank you for your help and understanding in our classroom placement process. 

Sincerely,

Jen Balzer
Wales Principal

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.

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".

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.  

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.

Summer Basketball Camp Opportunities - Grade based on the 24-25 school year

All Registrations online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

Girls Basketball Camp For grades 3-8 will be offered June 9-12 with Coach Stranc.  Join the high school coaching staff and players for a week long camp focusing on many offensive and defensive fundamentals with plenty of competitions in the Laser Way Basketball Camp

KM Girls Basketball Club offers Camp Players who want to bring their game to the next level and learn what it takes to  become a State Champ.  This will be an advanced level camp for all age levels so previous experience with competitive basketball is strongly recommended.

K-2 Basketball Camp- Coached by Mr. J. Bestor, with help from high school and middle school players.  Campers will have fun practicing basic basketball skills with daily skill challenges.  Two weeks of camp is being offered in June from 1-2pm.  This camp is highly recommended for any girls and boys interested in playing in KMGBC or KMBBC.

Boys Basketball Toughness Camp -How To be a Dawg- Join Coach Richert and his staff along with high school players for fundamental basketball work.  Camp is for grades 3-8 June 23-26 from 1-3pm

Boys Basketball Shooting Camp June 16-19 from 1-3 pm Grades 4-8

Summer Volleyball Camps offered

High school level coaches and athletes will work with your athlete on position specific skills and will work on the many different skills needed to play the game of volleyball.  We will work on serving, passing, setting and hitting.  Many various camps are offered in July-August for grades 2-8.  Details and registration can be found online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

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.

Virtual Spanish classes and camps offered this summer!  Register online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

Spanish Summer Camp

Students in grades 1-5 are offered to blast off into a Spanish adventure that is out of this world.  While exploring the wonders of the universe through astronaut role-plays and rocket-theme activities.  This virtual camp will be held June 23-26 from 4:15-5pm.  

Adult Live Virtual Spanish for Travelers

Embark on an exciting journey through the Spanish-speaking world-right from your home.  This interactive, beginner-friendly LIVE virtual course is designed for adults eager to learn practical Spanish.  Join us Tuesdays in June from 6-7pm.

Adult Live Virtual Beginner Spanish Boost

Kickstart your Spanish journey with this engaging summer course, perfect for beginners.  Designed for those with little to no experience, you’ll learn essential vocabulary, basic grammar and practical phrases for everyday conversations.  Join us Wednesdays in June from 6-7pm.

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.