February
- Thurs, 11 - Early release - students dismissed at 3:05 pm
- Thurs, 18 - Early release - students dismissed at 3:05 pm
- Thurs, 25 - Early release - students dismissed at 3:05 pm
- Fri, 26 - No School - Professional Development
March
- Mon, 1 - No School - Professional Development
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Our school is set to kick-off the KIDS HEART CHALLENGE! (formerly Jump Rope for Heart) We are so excited to participate in this service-learning program from the American Heart Association. Students will learn about taking care of their own hearts and participate in cardio-pumping, high energy, fun, jumping challenges in class and have an option to help raise life saving donations as a school.
We'll be kicking off our event during classes until FEBRUARY 19th. We will talk with our students about the work the AHA does and challenge students to start living a healthy lifestyle. With the help of our friends, the heart heroes, our school is going to fight Heart Disease and help get rid of it for good!
If you choose to collect a donation, they will help their class earn heart heroes to clip to their backpacks! Please remember, our goal is to reach these levels as a team - not individually. If the CLASS reaches a level, then everyone in the class will be rewarded the thank you gifts above. Since this is a custom set-up for KMSD, the KHC app and website
WILL NOT reflect the TEAM awards that are on the parent letter.
Here are four easy steps to get your student registered for this year’s Kids Heart Challenge:
1.Go to your school’s KHC page:
2. Click on the Sign Up button
3. Create a username and password (or use last year’s) and then fill out the registration form
4. Share your personal fundraising link and heart healthy message with friends and family.
AND/OR Download the FREE mobile app Kids Heart Challenge and register your student that way
Thank you for joining us as we challenge each other to keep our heart healthy and raise donations for kids with special hearts. We will be raising Donations until February 19th
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Info for Fifth Grade Parents |
KMMS Staff Introduce Music Courses for Incoming 6th Grade Students!
The KMMS Music Staff introduces the three course options for incoming 6th grade students: band, orchestra, and choir. The video introduces instrument choices available in each ensemble, as well as some general information and clips of student engagement. Click HERE to watch the video in preparation for middle school course registration, which begins soon!
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Bullfrog Salute to Parent Drop-Off/Pick-up |
I just want to say share how grateful we all are for the efforts you all make to keep our drop-off and pick-up process run SAFELY and EFFICIENTLY!!! Your patience and efforts are a true example for all of us, and is greatly appreciated, and is evidenced from the email below sent to me last Friday from a parent who is brand new to Dousman this year.
Hello Mr. Monday, and a Happy Friday to you! Just had to share how awesome the parents are at Dousman Elem.
Today’s pick up line was out in the road, so I created a second line on the left to get out of the way of traffic. Once the line started moving, the parents on the right side line were letting us merge in. I was planning on just waiting till the end of the right line to hop in.
I am just amazed at how thoughtful and kind all the parents are in the drop off and pick up lines.
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Guidance News from Mrs. McAboy
Gals on the Go Project
Gals is providing a 6 week guided workshop to your door, to help boys and girls ages 9 to 12 learn tips and tools to build resiliency, boost self-esteem while reducing anxiety. If you are interested register at: https://tinyurl.com/RegisterCalmWorkshopBox
Workshop Box Includes:
A handbook outlining every week's message of resiliency with activities.
Education on healthy coping strategies and relationship building.
Parent/Child activities promoting weekly messages from GALS
Parent tips and tools to promote mindful and calm experiences at home.
A weekly check in with a Gals on the Go Project Mentor
Feel free to email or call me with any questions or concerns. mcaboya@kmsd.edu or call me at 262-965-6520 ext. 6213
Amy McAboy, School Counselor
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Our Vision: Bridge the gap between home and classroom to unify our efforts in developing our children.
Our Mission: Create opportunities to enhance experiences by collaborating with parents, teachers, students, and the community.
Announcements:
The PTO continues to meet on a monthly basis, with the focus on teacher support and appreciation. This year, we will be having Kindness Grams for all on February 19th. Each student will write words of kindness for a button, the buttons will quarantine for a week and then be delivered to students on the 19th! We wanted to focus on inclusion and kindness!
Don’t forget about effortless fundraising! Check out our Fundraising page to learn how you can support the PTO!
Community Support
Dousman Cub Scout Pack 73, a committee of the PTO, will be building 40 wood duck houses as a conservation project in March!
Volunteering with the PTO is rewarding and positively impacts our school, teachers, staff and students! You get to make a difference with a great group of flexible parents who care (and have fun!). The PTO is seeking volunteers to take on the role of President, Treasurer and Secretary for next year. We cannot do all the great things for Dousman Elementary without great people like you. If you’d like to find out more, email us at PTODousman@gmail.com.
Current Volunteer Opportunities on Volunteer Corner:
(Visit the Volunteer Corner for further details and sign-up instructions on all opportunities)
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Looking for passionate volunteers to mentor in the roles of President, Treasurer and Secretary!
- Board of Directors Volunteer Relations
- Bargain Book Fair Coordinator for 2021
- Effortless Fundraising Coordinators
Upcoming Events:
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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.
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
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, 2/22, 3/15, and 4/19 from 4-6pm. At KM High School. 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.
Free KM Youth Girls Lacrosse - Try it clinic - grades 3-8
The girls youth lacrosse try it clinic introduces girls to game rules, positions and the fundamentals of passing and catching. This free clinic is for players new to lacrosse. The clinics will be held on 2/8/21 and 2/15/21 from 6-7pm at Stiks Academy. You must have a mouth guard to participate and will not be provided. Space is limited, contact Coach Nancy at 414-732-5614.
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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. Links to recently-added flyers and upcoming events are included below.
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341 E. Ottawa Avenue | Dousman, WI 53118 | 262-965-6520
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