Wales Elementary/KM Explore

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DIGITAL NEWSLETTER | OCTOBER 1, 2024

2024 HOMECOMING 2.0!

Next week, we will try again for homecoming week for Kettle Moraine! Sharing a parking lot with the high school means we get to participate in the fun, too!

DRESS UP! - Participate in our fun dress up days each day this week

Buy KM Apparel at the Laser Locker! -

HOMECOMING WEEK STORE HOURS: 

Monday, Oct. 7:                 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Tuesday, Oct. 8:               3:00pm - 5:00pm

Wednesday, Oct. 9:          3:00pm - 5:00pm

Thursday, Oct. 10:           Noon - 5:00pm

Friday, Oct. 11:                10:00am - 7:00pm

PARADE! - Come be a part of the homecoming parade on Friday, October 12th! Lineup begins at 4:30 and parade starts at 5:15.

This year's overall theme is "Disco!" Playing off of this, we will be "riding" a VW bus (similar to the one below). Our art teacher is helping to make the bus and kids are welcome to dress in their KM gear or in tie-dye.

Participants are encouraged to bring candy to throw to parade go-ers.

If you want to participate, please fill out this google form.

Spirit Week 2.0
VW bus

STAFF SPOTLIGHT - Mrs. Bevan, School Psychologist

Mrs. Bevan Spotlight

STUDENT SERVICES OPPORTUNITIES

New mental health walk-in clinic offered at Children's Wisconsin! 
https://childrenswi.org/medical-care/mental-and-behavioral-health/walk-in-mental-health-care

No appointment needed – reserve your spot in line

When visiting our mental health walk-in clinics, you can choose to reserve your spot online ahead of time and then wait at home until it's your time to be seen or we offer a limited number of walk-in appointments. Please know that by selecting a reservation time, this is reserving your place in line with an estimated time to be seen and it is not an actual appointment. Make a reservation.

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.  

MINDFULLNESS STRATEGY OF THE WEEK from Mrs. Mathson

Mindfulness

WALES AND EXPLORE CONCERTS - MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Concert

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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grief explorers

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.

LYBA Basketball- Grades 1-8

Registration is open for the 24-25 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/

Sign up for Spanish opportunities -For program information and registration, visit https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

After School Spanish Cushing and Wales Elementary

Studies show that children learn another language more easily when it is a topic that they find fun and interesting. This year’s Vamos series incorporates useful and exciting Spanish vocabulary, culture, and conversation skills. 

  • In our ¡Vamos a Comer! (Let’s Eat!) class, students will be introduced to the market experience from Spanish speaking countries, ordering food in a restaurant, and vocabulary to use at mealtime. 

  • In our ¡Vamos con los Animales! (Let’s go with the Animals!) class, students will experience imaginary animal adventures with hands-on lessons “visiting” a pet store, a family farm, the zoo, the ocean, and even the rainforest! 

Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity for your child to practice Spanish in an interactive bilingual classroom! 

Prefer a virtual learning Spanish language learning class?  Consider these LIVE online options : Spanish Prep – Live Virtual for Middle School Students

Middle School students will learn a strong base in Spanish language.  Months of the year, telling time, and more.  Participants will get a jump start preparing for the future.


Adult Conversational Spanish 

Always dreamed of learning Spanish or refreshing your high school Spanish? Then this class is

for you! The primary focus of the class will be on building conversational tools in Spanish

through interactive practice and exercises.

Adult Conversational Spanish: Beginner Part 1 – (Live Virtual)

Mondays 6:00p – 7:00p CST

10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25

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Tuesdays 6:00p – 7:00p CST

10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26

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Wednesdays 6:00p – 7:00p CST

10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20


For details or to register, visit https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/


Competition Dance Team - Grades 3-5 - New Program!

The Kettle Moraine Dance Program is starting a competitive elementary program.  Open to 3-5 graders this year, your dance will have the choice of being on our pom competition team, hip hop competition team or both!  Practices are on Tuesdays September -December.  For more information or to register visit https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/


JUNIOR LASERS BASEBALL-OPPORTUNITY FOR 3rd, 5th, 6th, & 7th  Graders

KM Junior Lasers Baseball Club is holding an additional tryout to add players to our 3rd, 5th, 6th, & 7th  grade teams for the 2025 season. We invite all 3rd, 6th and 7th graders to tryout on Monday September 23rd  from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Wales Community Park. Players already placed on a team should not attend this tryout.

To register, please email Tryout Coordinator Joe Lawniczak at josephlawniczak@yahoo.com and include your player’s name and grade level.

At the tryout, players will perform throwing, catching, fielding, and hitting drills. Players should wear athletic attire and athletic shoes or cleats. Players should bring a glove, bat, and water. If a player does not have a bat, we will provide one. If a player is invited to join a team for the 2025 season the fees of $500 would be due after tryouts to secure a roster spot. (Fees can be split into 2 payments)

KMJL teams begin indoor practices once per week in December or January. Beginning in April, teams will have a combination of 2-3 games or practices per week through the middle of July. Teams will play approximately 16 league games, typically on weeknights, and 3-4 weekend tournaments.

Please email Joe Lawniczak at josephlawniczak@yahoo.com with any questions. We look forward to having your player in our program.

Try It Lacrosse Clinic

Try a free lacrosse clinic to those new to the sport.  Coaches will provide fun and interactive games.  Clinic will be held Oct 6 from 11a-1pm on Vock Field at Culvers Stadium.  Register online at kmlacrosse.com/try-it.






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Wales and KM Explore Elementary Schools

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219 N. Oak Crest DriveWales, WI 53183