KMS Family Newsletter
November 2023
MISSION: IGNITING A PASSION FOR LEARNING
Message from the Principal
Dear Parents,
I hope this message finds you well. We have some important updates regarding our classroom activities and safety protocols.
Accessing Google Classroom:
To ensure that students have access to their school content from home, it is important that they login through Classlink, which can be conveniently found on our school website at www.kewaskumschools.org and then clicking students. By logging into Classlink, students can easily gain access to Google Classroom and other school related programs outside of the school day.
Furthermore, I would like to bring your attention to our upcoming annual ALICE drills scheduled for Monday, October 29. These drills are an essential part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our students and staff. ALICE drills help us prepare for potential emergency situations and equip our school community with the necessary knowledge and skills to respond effectively. You can find a more comprehensive explanation of the ALICE protocol by following this link.
Should you have any concerns about these matters, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We highly appreciate your cooperation and support in fostering a secure and conducive learning environment for our students.
In an effort to ensure safety every day, I'd like to remind you that all visitors must stop at the office before entering the school. This applies before school starts in the morning and after school as well. If you plan to meet with a teacher either before or after school, please make sure you have scheduled an appointment with the specific teacher you need to see. If you are coming to assist your child with their locker, please proceed through the main office to sign in.
Thank you for your continued partnership in our shared commitment to the well-being and academic progress of our students.
Warm regards,
Mrs. Skelton
Upcoming Dates
NOVEMBER
11/30/2023- End of Trimester 1
11/22-11/24/2023- No School - Thanksgiving Break
DECEMBER
12/1/2023- No School - Professional Development Day
12/11/2023- KMS Holiday Band Concert - 6th grade 6:30 pm; 7th-8th grade 7:15 pm
12/4/2023- KMS Holiday Choir Concert - 6th grade 6:30 pm; 7th-8th grade 7:15 pm
12/25-1/1/2024- No School - Christmas Break
JANUARY
1/2/2024- Classes Resume
01/15/2023- Incoming Freshman Night
1/18/2024- Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:00 - 7:00 pm
1/19/2024- No School - Professional Development Day
Communication Spotlight
Updates to District Mitigation Plan
A recent change to the Kewaskum School District's Illness Mitigation Plan took place. The district will now accept either a positive COVID test from a testing site or a home test as a medical excuse for up to 5 days. A picture of the home test must be taken and emailed to your child's building principal to count as medically excused. In addition, if a home test is used, subsequent COVID absences within a 90-day period will require a doctor’s excuse or a positive test from a testing site in order to be medically excused. Please do not hesitate to reach out to your child's building principal or school nurse with any questions or concerns.
Get Involved at KMS!
We appreciate that being a parent of a middle schooler can be incredibly busy. Between driving them to activities and constantly running errands, it can be challenging to find time to get involved in their school. However, KMS understands your situation and wants to provide opportunities for you to be involved in your child's education, no matter how busy you are.
To make it easier for you to participate, we have created a spreadsheet that offers various ways for you to get involved at KMS. This spreadsheet will replace our previous KMS Parent Group, and we will only meet as subcommittees when necessary. By using this spreadsheet, you can choose the involvement options that suit your schedule and interests.
Opportunities to get involved:
We are currently looking for a Forensics Coach, if interested, please reach out Mrs. Skelton.
Club- Activity-Sport Updates
Sports:
Girl's Volleyball (season starts in February)
Wrestling (season starts in February)
KMS Athletic Worker Sign-up-- We invite adult family members to work our athletic events during the year. If you can help us out please sign up on the spreadsheet. This spreadsheet can also be found on the KMS Family Information Hub under Sports.
Reminder
*Students should be wearing their Student IDs during the day. If they have lost their ID and cannot find it after 3 days, a new one should be purchased in the KMS office for $5.
SPEAK UP SPEAK OUT
Created by the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of School Safety (OSS), the SPEAK UP, SPEAK OUT Resource Center is a comprehensive, one-stop place to turn with important concerns, offering a Threat Reporting System, Threat Assessment Consultation, Critical Incident Response and General School Safety Guidance.
Students, parents, school staff, or any community member can submit a school safety concern or threat. Resource Center staff work 24/7 to respond to tips and to deploy a response locally by communicating directly with school administrators, counselors, and law enforcement.
Visit their website at https://speakup.widoj.gov/ for more information.
Always call 911 in the case of emergencies.
KMS Spirit Wear! (Store is Open Year Round!)
Greetings KMS Families,
KMS has our very own Spirit Wear Store!
Holiday Sale Info
The 2023 Holiday Sale is just around the corner! We will have new designs and product lines that will make great gifts for the entire family. We will provide you with custom ads and a printable flyer to distribute in the coming weeks. All Holiday Sale orders are guaranteed to arrive by December 23rd!
- Sale Dates: November 6th - December 8th
From the Desk of Mrs. Paruch, School Counselor
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This week, we celebrated Red Ribbon Week at Kewaskum Middle School, which serves as a uniform way for communities nationwide to take a stand against drugs and drug use. The student government planned some fun dress-up days, including Pajama Day - "Put Drugs to Bed," Jersey Day - "Team up Against Drugs," Country Day - "Give Drugs the Boot," and Red Day - "Red-y to Live a Drug-Free Life." The theme for Red Ribbon Week this year is "Be Kind To Your Mind. Live Drug Free."
I wanted to remind families that we offer many mental health resources on the Kewaskum School District webpage at the following link: KSD Mental Health Resources - Families. There is also a link for mental health resources for students: KSD Mental Health Resources - Students. These web pages provide community resources, articles, apps, and helplines that may be helpful if a student or family member is in need of mental health support.
During classroom lessons this month, 6th-grade students learned about bullying and school culture. They were challenged to do their part as the artists of school culture to make KMS a great place to learn. 7th-grade students learned about stress management and using gratitude as a tool for wellness. They were challenged to "mine the good stuff" from now until Thanksgiving by identifying the things they appreciate about their days as part of their daily routine.
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KMS Spotlight
Contact Information
Email: jskelton@kewaskumschools.org
Website: www.kewaskumschools.org
Location: 1676 Reigle Drive, Kewaskum, WI, USA
Phone: 262.626.3104