Hello KMMS families,

Do you ever think about what it would have been like to grow up with Snapchat? Do you wish you did, or are you glad you didn’t? Using good judgment and navigating this messaging platform appropriately is really difficult for middle school students. It’s also really difficult as a parent to help middle schoolers make good choices. Proper supervision and monitoring helps. Regular and meaningful conversations are necessary. Parents may find this resource helpful to understand some ins and outs of Snapchat - https://www.commonsensemedia.org/articles/parents-ultimate-guide-to-snapchat

From my perspective, some key takeaways from this resource would be:

1. Electronic Footprint - “It's best for teens to understand that nothing done online is really temporary.”
2. Snapstreaks - “Because of the intense bonds that children can form over social media, they can feel that a Snapstreak is a measure of their friendship…and that if they don't keep it up, they'll let the other person down. Teens have even been known to give friends access to their Snapchat accounts to keep a streak going if they can't do it themselves.” 
3. SnapMap - “Kids can submit snaps to the Snap Map, and their name and location could appear on a public map. But the bigger risk with Snap Map is a teen having their location seen by all their friends -- since some of their Snapchat contacts may not be real friends.”
4. Time - “Snapstreaks and Stories add a time-pressure element that makes kids feel like they have to check in. If it ever seems like your kid is stressing out and not using the app for fun, it's time to step in.”

If you are struggling to parent your student when it comes to Snapchat and social media platforms, please know that you are not alone. We encourage our community members to have honest conversations with one another and find ways to support each other. Our School Resource Officer, Alyssa Cattani, is always available to help.

Thank you for your ongoing support,

Matt Kitzerow

KMMS Principal

Laura Lloyd

KMMS Associate Principal

KMMS Report Cards are Posted on IC

Term 2 report cards are now available to view in Infinite Campus. 

To view the report card:

• Login to your parent portal.
• Click documents on the left-hand side.
• Click on KMMS Report Card Term 2.

Health Room Notes

Do you have any gently used pants that could be given to our KMMS Health Room?

We are looking for donations of sweatpants/athletic pants (boys and girls) and leggings.

Also please encourage your students to visit the health room before coming to pick them up when they report to you that they are feeling ill.

Thank you!

-Nurse Kari and Nurse Jill

National School Counseling Week!

Next week is National School Counseling Week. KMMS staff and students have gratitude for our school counselors. They work tirelessly day in and day out to make our environment one where students feel safe and can thrive academically.

Love the Bus Month!

Did you know that February is National Love the Bus Month?

KMMS appreciates our bus company, Dousman Transport, and all of our AMAZING drivers who safely and kindly transport our students daily. Do you want to share a story of appreciation about our buses and drivers? Please send your story to lovethebus.com.

Free Screenings

of Growing Up in the Digital Age Films



Our district received a grant to provide 300 KM families with the links to watch these two great documentaries...Screenagers and Next Chapter. Click the color advertisement below find out more or sign up.

High School Info Nights

for 8th Grade Families

Yearbook Order Link is Up!

To order your KMMS Yearbook, click here: KMMS Yearbook Ordering link

Please join us in promoting your business while becoming an integral partner of our amazing facilities upgrade! We will be hosting a Sponsorship Event for area business leaders on February 7th from 5-6:30 at Kettle Moraine High School.

There will be a brief presentation on advertising opportunities followed by a discussion with coaches and community leaders. During this, heavy appetizers and beverages will be served. We also encourage you to stay for the Varsity Girl's Basketball Game where we will be hosting a sponsorship section. Tickets and snacks will be provided.

Click the QR code or go to https://www.kmsd.edu/sponsorrsvp to RSVP. For additional information, visit https://www.kmsd.edu/sponsor or contact Ryan Tomczyk at 262.968.6200 #4066 or [email protected].

We encourage you to share this communication and to invite anyone who may be interested in signing up.

Building and Living Our Vision and Mission

The PTO would like to thank the KMMS community for engaging with our PTO Board in developing new Vision and Mission statements for the organization going forward. 

THIS IS YOUR PTO and we were energized and inspired by the input we received from staff, parents and students over the past several months as we developed new vision and mission statements for the organization. We felt it was critical to be very clear about why this organization exists and focus our efforts for greater community impact.  

Your participation in surveys, listening sessions and hallway conversations have led to a new Vision and Mission statement that will anchor our efforts going forward. You can review the process and culmination of this work via this link. Feel free to share this information throughout our community.

As we look at what we can accomplish with the remainder of this school year, we will be focusing on connections and social opportunities for our students, families, staff and the wider KMMS community.  Our first effort in this vein was sponsoring the recent GLOW dance for middle school students, in collaboration with the Student Senate. We want to give a special shout out to Ms. Passaglia and Mr. Martin who lead the Student Senate planning, as well as, Kelly Fouts who led the PTO support effort.

We are thrilled and grateful to report that the “Glow Dance” extras that were requested from the community in the form of financial gifts, baked goods, glow accessories, additional chaperones, etc. were filled and resulted in a very well attended and well executed event. Not only did our students have a blast and make memories as one community, we received a record profit of $1,200 via concession sales! We will be sharing information in the coming months of how these funds will be reinvested in our students. 

THANK YOU KMMS COMMUNITY!!!

It's time again to show the teachers and staff how much they are appreciated! We will be providing a meal for all staff on Thursday February 16, 2023 which is the afternoon of teacher conferences. If you would like to contribute please sign up here.

We will be offering a soup and salad bar. If bringing a soup or pasta salad please make enough to feed 10-15 people. We will also be restocking much needed break room supplies.

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!

Note: Receipts cannot be older than 6 months to be eligible for the round up.

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.

Upcoming Youth Volleyball Opportunities

Friday night recreational co-ed volleyball league registration is now open.  Join us March-May at the high school, grades 4-8 are invited.  Learn skills, play matches, and have fun working with high school players.  Registration deadline is Feb. 17.  Sign up online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

Fall 2023 Select Volleyball Tryouts



Tryouts in May, select season runs August-October with twice per week practices and league play on weekends. Grades 1-8

Informational Page: https://sites.google.com/kmsd.edu/girls-volleyball/by-grade/middle-school-information?authuser=0

Signup:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLjKl0Tz3NyqpyfpZuchBVHdZXpv5DHYkCWZ2MdhZKtTF5gw/viewform

Become A School Bus Driver



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