Spring "Responsive" Conferences |
We are off and have hit the ground running into our second semester here at Dousman. To continue to ensure the health and safety of our learners and staff, we will not be holding in-person conferences with families. We have long known that not every learner needs to have a conference on a predetermined date. Instead, our teachers are available to, and plan to, have responsive conferences and speak virtually or by phone with parents that request a conference by February 26th. Teachers may also request conferences to be held for a myriad of different reasons. These times could be before school, after school, or during the school day - if it works. More information will follow from your child’s classroom teacher. We look forward to continuing to partner with you in supporting your learners together. If you have any questions, please reach out to your child’s teacher. |
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This week in Art we embraced the Wisconsin winter and created sculptures from colored ice blocks. The students in Kindergarten, 2nd and 4/5 took turns building with the ice blocks. They problem solved how to get the ice blocks to stick together, showed perseverance when the blocks were a little more frozen than we thought and collaborated to build tall colorful sculptures outside Dousman Elementary. It was a fun and colorful collaboration between many classes.
Take a drive past Dousman and you will see them out front.
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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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February/Spring Class Party Focus |
One of the priorities at Dousman, in our community, and at the District is to create a strong culture of acceptance and understanding. You might hear your learner refer to "Habits of Mind" which are closely connected to our KMSD Graduate Profile; they are dispositions that help students problem solve, think critically and consider multiple perspectives. In February, we are taking a school wide approach focusing on the habit of mind, Thinking About Your Thinking and showing gratitude. Being able to examine our own thoughts while engaging in them is an important skill. As we think about the month ahead, we are hoping to redefine how we show gratitude and appreciation for one another throughout the month, rather than celebrating only on Valentine’s Day. February is also Black History Month. As we consider this habit of mind and how we show gratitude, we plan to learn more about the history of and contributions to our community from people of color. This focus of learning will continue to grow and be integrated as we move forward throughout this year and beyond.
In February, we will not be exchanging valentines as we had in the past, this is due to the health concerns that accompany the practice of exchanging items from home to share with others. We believe that our focus throughout the month described above will help our learners continue the long tradition of taking time to recognize and celebrate each other in a different way. Instead of our traditional Valentine’s Day party, your child's class will be designing a “spring” class party centered around a theme celebrating specific learning the class has done.
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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:
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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341 E. Ottawa Avenue | Dousman, WI 53118 | 262-965-6520
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