Next Friday, February 26th is a Virtual Learning Day

Students will receive assignments to complete at home next Friday.

Monday, March 1st is a day off for students and a professional development day for staff.
Virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences

This week you should have received communication from KMMS house teachers regarding signing up for virtual conferences February 25 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM or Friday, February 26 from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. 

Conferences are a great opportunity to share student progress, answer any questions, and build goals for students. Prior to these conference dates your student will be prepared to share their progress with a Google Slides presentation with you at home.  

After signing up, you will receive a confirmation email of your conference with the link to join us virtually via Google Meet. Please save that email confirmation in a safe place to access the custom link for your Google Meet. 

During conferences, our encore teachers and middle school administrators, and student services team will also be available. Please click the link here to access their signups.

KMMS Registration
for the 2021-2022 School


Thanks to those of you who were able to join our virtual Open House for next year's 7th and 8th graders. Our school counselors Mrs. Cowan and Mr. Korb will visit our 6th and 7th grade classrooms to help them enter their course choices for next year. You can do this at home through the Infinite Campus Portal. The registration deadline is February 28th. 

All the information you'll need for next year's registration can be found at www.kmsd.edu/msreg.

Helpful hints from Student Services:

  • Student completes course selection entries
  • Parent approves Academic Plan in the Parent Portal by checking the "I approve" box and click SAVE.
  • There will not be a confirmation message or email.

It is still WINTER...

Please help us be sure that our students are dressed appropriately for the cold weather. Next week we will be having a Fire Drill. Coats, hats and gloves/mittens will help make the time outdoors more comfortable.

Important Information Regarding COVID Testing
Dear KM Families,
There has been some confusion about PCR vs. antigen testing for COVID-19. 
If a child stays home OR has been sent home with symptoms of COVID-19 and you wish to have them tested, KMSD requires a negative PCR test, which follows the CDC and Waukesha County guidelines for schools. This is for children with symptoms. 
 
Not every doctor’s office automatically does PCR testing. Please verify the type of testing before having it done. 
 
Documented proof of a negative PCR test is required before a child is allowed back in the classroom along with the child being symptom free for at least 24 hours without the use of medication.

Feel free to email your health staff or call the COVID-19 RN or Health Hotline, if you have any questions.
* District COVID-19 RN-Direct line: 262-968-6300, ext. 5334
* KMSD Health Hotline 262-968-6369
(District Nurse, Patricia Schuetz RN & Jenny Pick, RN)
 
Thank you!
PTO News

On Monday, February 22, the PTO will be sponsoring a Culver’s Share night to benefit the KMMS PTO. Ten percent of all purchases between 5pm and 8pm will be donated to our school to benefit students and staff. Please plan to enjoy a Culver’s dinner or treat inside or drive through on Monday evening!



On Thursday 2/25, the PTO will be hosting a Teacher Appreciation lunch for the teachers and staff at KMMS. We are hosting a soup, salad and dessert lunch and your donations are needed! See the sign up link below.
Thank you for supporting our wonderful staff at KMMS!

Opportunity for Children of
Military Service Men & Women

Our Military Kids provides a grant opportunity for children whose parent(s) have been wounded or deployed. Our Military Kids awards up to $300 per child for the activity of their choice. Funded activities and programs include sports, fine arts, enrichment programs, tutoring, and camps. For more information, please visit ourmilitarykids.org/apply
Winter Craft Activity
Delafield Public Library

Looking for a fun, creative outlet? The Delafield Public Library is offering Teen Snow Globe Kits for students in grades 6-12. Contact the DPL in order to reserve a kit.
FREE Meal Pick up Availability for Virtual Students

Here is a link for ordering meals if you are a Distance family. This service is also available for families with students who are quarantined but are normally F2F. 
It's that TIME of YEAR again!
To order your yearbook, click the link below.
Order your KMMS 2020-21 Yearbook!

Candid Photos Needed for the Yearbook

Do you have any great school related pictures from the first semester, please download to:  Yearbook - Picture downloads

Anyone submitting photos will need to fill out a few things before downloading:
  • name
  • email
  • a phone number is requested, but you can enter 555-555-5555.  

Once pictures are uploaded, the site will ask for the grade (include house name, unless it is a mixture).
List student names only if you know them.
PLEASE include a description of the "event" such as Spirit Week, Halloween, Masks, Mr./Mrs. ____ Class, STEM, Lunch, etc. 
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Distance Students
Helpful Hints for Families of Distance Students

Distance Learning is a big shift from traditional Face to Face learning. The document pictured here is a link that includes some tips for helping students and families successfully navigate distance learning. There are also a number of links for additional parent/family resources.
Instructional Materials:
Temporary and Term 3 Distance Students

When you are contacted by your teacher(s) about instructional material pick-up, those items can be picked up at the front office.

The best window for picking up those materials is after 7:00 a.m. and before 3:15 p.m.
If you need to come at an alternate time, please call and make arrangements with the front office.

On Thursdays, we will have someone in the front office available to distribute materials until 6 p.m. If you do not see anyone in the office after hours, please call the number printed on the window next to the front door.


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.
KMJL Cheerleading Open Gym

All current 5th, 6th and 7th graders are invited to open gym for KMJL Cheer. This is for those who might be thinking of trying out for our team for the Fall of 2021 or those who want to get some extra work in. There will be three dates of open gym @ KMHS, 2/22, 3/15, and 4/19 from 4-6pm. We will cover motion technique, jumps, tumbling and maybe a little stunting. Contact Coach Kimberlee, kanekimberlee@kmsd.edu if you have questions. Facemasks are required and please wear comfortable athletic clothing.

Co-Ed Recreational Volleyball - Grades 4-8

Friday night youth volleyball league registration is now open. League play begins March 5 and runs through May 7 at KM High School. Registration deadline is Feb. 26. Register online at www.kmsd.edu/communityed
Try KM Lacrosse Clinic

This try it clinic is available to your student and it’s at no cost to you.
Date: February 27, 2021
Time: 10:30-11:30am – please arrive 15 minutes early
Location: Brookfield Indoor Complex lower level for players.
Players will need to have their own mouth guard, they should wear shirt, shorts/athletic pants and athletic shoes. Please bring a water bottle and wear a mask.
To Register use this web address: 
 


KM Lacrosse
Spring Registration Now OPEN!

For returning players you can register your athlete using the link below and scroll down to find the appropriate youth level.
Registration for Spring is open until February 28!

Subscribing And Unsubscribing From KMSD Newsletters

All KMSD schools now utilize Constant Contact to distribute e-newsletters and other info to families and staff. If you UNSUBSCRIBE to one newsletter, you are unsubscribed from ALL KMSD newsletters.
 
If you simply wish to edit your subscriptions ("I want to receive the middle school newsletter, but no longer need Dousman's") please send an email to zupkez@kmsd.edu with specific requests.
 
If you unsubscribed from a newsletter recently, but still want to receive one or more ("I unsubscribed from Laser Focused, but still want to receive newsletters from Magee")
please send an email to zupkez@kmsd.edu with specific requests.
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