KMMS Learning Environment Changes for Last Quarter


The last quarter begins after Spring Break, on Tuesday, April 6th.

Due to upcoming state testing preparation, we have finished our F2F and Distance rosters for the 4th term.

NOTE: Distance learners will need to come to KMMS to complete their Forward testing. The testing will begin Monday, April 12th. 

Distance families will receive an email early next week with instructions for scheduling test sessions.  
Water Bottles & Hydration at KMMS

Hydration is very important, especially due to our mask protocols. We want our students to bring water bottles and stay hydrated during the school day. We do have water bottle filling stations throughout the school.
Monster type energy drinks do not help with hydration and have caused issues and messes in the building.
Please discourage your students from bringing flavored, sugary and caffeinated beverages to school.
Thank you for your support.
PTO Save the Date:
KMMS Online Book Fair
April 16th-30th
Our Spring book fair will be online again.
Bonus: FREE shipping straight to your home when you spend $25 or more, and every purchase supports our school.
More information including the shopping link and teacher whish lists coming soon.
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Mount Mary Fashion Academy
June 21-25, 2021 | Monday-Friday
9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily

Fashion Academy is a week-long offering for students entering grades 8 - 12 who have a love of fashion. Experience fashion through hands-on activities with Mount Mary faculty and meet alumni industry professionals. Learn insider know-how and discover the skills and digital tools needed for a career in fashion design and promotion.
Interested? Click here for more information.

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!
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 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.
Youth Lacrosse for 6th Grade Girls

KM Lacrosse is looking for girls in grades 3rd through 6th who are interested in playing lacrosse this spring. Contact Coach Nancy Matthews at 414-732-5614.
KMMS Track

Registration is now open for Middle School Track Club KMMS TRACK LINK.

Join us M,T,W beginning April 12. Learn techniques, get some exercise and participate in a meet.
See Coach Lui or Coach Crites with Questions.  
Jr. Laser Football 2021 - Registration now open!

Registration for the fall 2021 football season is now open. 
All players entering grades K-8 are encouraged to register. 
Registration deadline is April 6, 2021.
KM Football Laser Bash

The KM Football Laser Bash will be held on Saturday May 22nd at Ella’s Public House on Hwy 18. We will have food, live music, raffles and a silent auction. Help and donations are needed. 
For more info about the event go to kmsd.edu/laserbash or contact:
Sue Spencer- [email protected]; or Jenny Rife- [email protected].
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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] with specific requests.
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