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Friday, April 15th
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Monday, April 18th
HWY 67 Under Construction

As you may have seen by posted signs on HWY 67, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) will soon begin a significant project to improve HWY 67. The DOT provided a project website, where it states: “This project will be resurfacing 10 miles of pavement on WIS 67 between the Villages of Eagle and Dousman. Access will be maintained to all residences and businesses, as well as to the Kettle Moraine State Forest.”

The DOT told school officials they are planning to keep the road open for local traffic, so Highway 67 will not be entirely closed at any point. At times, there will be soft shutdowns with flaggers directing local traffic - which includes buses and staff/parent vehicles - for areas within the project, which will begin south and finish north in Dousman. 

This resurfacing project, expected to be completed by mid-summer, does not affect our pick-up/drop-off patterns at Kettle Moraine Middle School. When the project gets closer to our Dousman/KMMS campus, we expect to experience some traffic delays/slower going. 

For more information on the project, visit https://projects.511wi.gov/67/full-project-overview/.

Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
KMMS Family Advisory Workshop Next Week!

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 13th at 6:30 p.m. to attend our KMMS Family Listening Session / Workshop at KMMS. We will provide a summary of some of the issues facing our school now and in the future, and seek your input and feedback on those issues. It will be a great opportunity to learn some things and provide your input as we look ahead to our middle school's future. Come prepared to interact with other KM families and teachers. Read more about the Family Advisory Council here.
KMMS 8th Grade End of Year Celebrations

Please save theses dates:

8th Grade Bowling Field Trip Monday, June 6 
8th graders should bring their own bag lunch this day. 8th graders will eat at 10:30 in the House Open areas-Create 8th graders to join. Leave for Bowling at 11:00 and return to school at 2:20.

Completion Ceremony Tuesday, June 7 @ 9:30AM
What: Completion Ceremony to recognize all of our 8th graders. We will hold one outside ceremony for all students weather permitting.

Inclement Weather Plan: We will switch to an indoor event that will include 2 separate ceremonies. (Create & Discover @ 9am, Navigate 11am)

8th Grade Dance  Tuesday, June 7 @ 6:30-8:30pm @ KMMS 


8th Grade T-shirts
Our PTO will again purchase a commemorative 8th Grade KMMS Class of 2026 T-shirt. We thank them for this generous gift and recognition of our 8th graders! The T-Shirts will be distributed to students at school toward the end of the school year.
Interim Report Cards Are Posted to IC

Teachers have posted interim grades through the third term to Infinite Campus. Please take a look, if you have not done so.

Check out your student's interim grade by logging into Infinite Campus! Look for the Term 3 Progress Grade.  

An IP (instead of a letter grade) stands for “In Progress”, which means something is missing, below grade level, or not enough work has been completed to determine a letter grade. You will find a comment explaining the IP immediately below. 

You also have the option to print a grade report. Go to Documents on the left side. The KMMS Report Card is a choice in the middle of the screen.    

A reminder that middle school grades are continually updated until the completion of the course. For most of our classes, that means grades are final at the end of the school year in June. Also, not all of your child’s teachers utilize the same learning management platform for tracking progress. More progress details may be available in other places (Canvas, MyLC or Summit).    

If you have questions, please reach out to your child’s teachers, whose emails are available in Infinite Campus (click on the course name in blue on the grade list). We are also here in the KMMS office to help you any time.  
Forward Exams Continue! 

Students at KMMS have begun taking part in our state test of learning, the Forward Exam.  Here is a short brochure providing more information. A few tips for making sure your student is prepared:  
  • They are representing themselves and our school - encourage them to try their Laser best.      
  • There are ABSOLUTELY no cell phones or digital watches allowed in the testing environment. No exceptions. Teachers will make sure that all devices are put away in bags or lockers (not pockets). 
  • Students will be using their school issued Chromebooks or a loaner from the library. Chromebooks need to be charged.  
  • Watch this exciting video from Mr. Comiskey to learn more. 

Career and Technical Education Showcase

TODAY!!!!
Check out this student-made video promoting the Career and Technical Ed. showcase event April 8 on the KMHS Campus.

Click the image below to learn more!
April 8 | 4-7 PM | KMHS Campus
2022 Summer Academy Registration Opened March 15

  • Summer Academy dates: June 20-July 29 (no classes 7/4)
  • Summer Academy hours: 8 a.m. to 12:35 p.m.
  • New for 2022: Courses for grades 5K-8 will be broken into two sessions each three weeks long. Families will still be able to sign up for all six weeks or choose to only do one session. 
  • Location: Wales Elementary and Kettle Moraine High School Campus
  • Schedules posted on I.C. at 9 a.m. on March 18
  • Registration reopens March 18 at 9 a.m.
Last Minute
Yearbook Sales

Have you ordered a yearbook? If not, now is the perfect time. Click here.
Yearbooks are $12.99 each. The deadline is APRIL 10th.

The KMMS PTO will host a Scholastic Book Fair later this month. The fair will begin Tuesday, April 19 and end Friday, April 22. The book fair chair persons are seeking volunteers to help run the fair. Please click this link for more information about the in person and online book fair or to sign up for a time to help.
Spring Dance at KMMS Friday, April 22

The PTO and Student Senate are looking for parent volunteers to help at the upcoming dance. The dance will begin at 6pm and end at 8pm. If you are interested in helping chaperone click here. If you'd like to help with concessions, click here.
Sentry Receipts

Please collect your Albrect's Sentry receipts to support Kettle Moraine Middle School PTO!
Please send in your Albrect's Sentry receipts throughout the rest of the year. Albrect's Sentry will give back 1% of receipt totals collected. Receipts can be dropped off in the front office in the designated collection container. This is a quick and easy way to support KMMS PTO. Thank you to Albrect's Sentry for supporting our community!
Snow Days will become Virtual Days

Here at KMMS we will not close in the case of extreme weather conditions. We will instead have our classes occur virtually through Google Meets. Families will be notified of these instances via district communication. Our middle school team has assembled this plan for those days.

We look forward to maintaining learning continuity and growth during any distance learning. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Mr. Comiskey.
KM 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.
Fall Select Volleyball Boys and girls
Grades 5-8

Boys and girls interested in participating in the fall WYVL fall of 2022 select volleyball program are asked to register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpluJg4dig2HpZa1jrKrqEvBg3KumuEf_aJIY9ElQ_TUGNDQ/viewform
Coach Shane Peterson from the high school coordinates this program. Practices are twice per week with league play on weekends at the Sting Center or New Berlin Sportsplex. Fees are approximately $200. Tryouts will be held in May.
After School Wrestling - Starts Next Week

Join KMHS wrestling coaches for an after-school wrestling program for all K-5 students. This will be an action packed, fun and safe introduction to the sport of wrestling. All levels of ability are welcome. 

Cushing Elementary: Wednesdays, 4/13-5/4
Dousman Elementary: Tuesdays 4/12-5/3
Magee Elementary: Wednesdays 4/13-5/4
Wales Elementary: Tuesdays 4/12-5/3

Everyone is invited to Match night on Wednesday, May 11 at KMHS from 5-6:30 at the high school. Register online https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/ before April 10.
Jr. Laser Cheerleading

Interested in cheerleading in the fall? Students entering grades 6-8 in the fall are encouraged to sign up at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/
Practices are twice per week July-October, with Saturday morning performances at local football games.
7x7 Spring Football

Youth football players regardless of experience level or football position will receive instruction and competitive game play in a 7 x 7 format. All players currently in grades 4-8 are invited to sign up. Play will take place on Sunday afternoons at KM High School led by high school varsity football players and staff. Sign up online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/
Football Camp

Join Coach Mac and members of your KM Varsity football team in a non-contact camp the week of June 27 at KM high school. Camp is offered for grades K-7. 
Boys Summer Basketball Camps Grade 3-8

Registration is now open for two week camps being offered this summer by the high school varsity coaching staff and players. Handle with Care will run 6/27-6/30 and the Laser Way Academy camp will run 7/18-7/21 both in the afternoons at the high school. Register online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/
COMMUNITY EVENTS & FLYERS

Events/opportunities listed on our Community Flyers page are not endorsed by the Kettle Moraine School District. They have been approved for electronic sharing. Visit www.kmsd.edu/communityflyers to see the full list of current flyers
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