Dates to Remember
June
  • Mon, 7 - 5K Parent Information Night 5:30-6:15 pm and 6:30-7:15 pm
  • Wed, 9 - 5th grade parade 6:30 pm
  • Thurs, 10 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! - students dismissed at 12:35 pm
21-22 Dousman Class Structures
Our teams have been working tremendously hard developing our classroom structures including teacher assignments for the 21-22 school year. As has been the case for some time, the district continues to face a declining enrollment meaning we have fewer 5K students than graduating graduating seniors. This produces a significant dilemma for us when it comes to forecasting elementary class structures/make-up from year to year. Next year, based on our projected enrollment at Dousman, we will have 14 classes spread out between 5K through 5th grade (note, this does not count our early childhood and 4K classes). This puts us one less class than we had this past school year.

As we develop class configurations/structures we need to consider our class size recommendations identified in our KMORRs (Kettle Moraine Operating Rules and Regulations), in particular KMORR 3302- Class Sizes, which indicates the recommended class sizes for grades K-2 to be 20-24; and grades 3-5 to be 24-28. These guidelines are used to determine how many classes each elementary school will have under our current budget situation.

As of this moment we have determined the following classes for 21-22. Please note, if there is significant deviation from our projected enrollment due to any number of factors (e.g. move ins, move outs, families choosing fully virtual, etc.) we will need to make an adjustment to our plan. This actually occurred this past August when a significant number of families chose fully distance rather than face to face. The class configurations as of now are as follows...
  • 5K- Ms. Pieper
  • 5K- Mrs. Siems
  • 5K- Ms. Strenke
  • 1st grade- Mrs. Linn
  • 1st grade- Ms. Myers
  • 1/2 Multi-age- Mrs. Fabisiak
  • 2nd grade- Mrs. Peters
  • 2nd grade- Mrs. Ryan
  • 3rd grade- Mrs. Wenger
  • 3/4 Multi-age- Mrs. Kreif
  • 3/4 Multi-age- Mrs. Strom
  • 4th grade- Mrs. Berger/Mrs. Obermyer (job share)
  • 5th grade- Mrs. Gross
  • 5th grade- Mr. Sobotka

Student placement within these classes is now taking place and will continue through the beginning of August. If you have any questions about the placement process please reach out to Mr. Monday directly either by phone, (262)965-6529 x6001 or email mondayj@kmsd.edu.
Summer Reading Opportunities from Mrs. Scheid
Summer Reading: Help students avoid the "summer slide" by keeping and growing their reading skills through the Delafield Public Library's "Tails and Tales" summer reading program. Students will be receiving flyers with program and library information. Linked here is more information on the "Tails and Tales" program from the library's website. 

"Virtual Summer Camp Adventure" Activities:  Our library webpage will have a new choice board every two weeks with a different theme. Boards will include eBooks, coding activities, STEM activities, and more! 

Thank you!
Lost And Found
The items in the lost and found will be donated to those in need on Thursday, June 10th. Please encourage your child(ren) to take a look for items belonging to them. Thank you!
June 8 Lunch Menu Change
The June 8 menu has been changed. There will NOT be a Walking Taco option. Instead it will be Nachos with cheese and taco meat.
Recess/Cafeteria Supervisors Needed for 21-22 School Year

We are looking to recruit and hire recess supervisors for next school year. Depending on your interest and availability, we are looking for every day, a few days a week, and as needed substitutes. This is a GREAT opportunity to help us out here at school and gain some greater insight to how things work here at school. If you are interested in discussing this further PLEASE email Jeremy at mondayj@kmsd.edu
Low-Income Households Eligible For Broadband Assistance

The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program offers temporary discounts of up to $50 per month ($75 on Tribal Land) off of eligible household’s internet access bills. In some cases. low-income households can also get discounts on a laptop, desktop, or tablet computer. The program ends six months after the public health emergency or when the federal money is depleted. Participation by internet service providers is voluntary.

Pre-Order 21-22 School Supply Packs
Click the picture below to pre-order your student's 21-22 school supply pack. Packs will be delivered directly to school and placed in your student's classroom so they will be ready to go on the first day of school. For more information, please click here to visit out Dousman PTO Website
Summer Academy Brochure is LIVE
The 2021 SA brochure is now posted online! Registration will open April 12th. Please click here to access SA Brochure and Information
Fun facts for 2021:
  • June 21- July 30 (no 7/5)
  • 8am-12:35pm
  • In person plus online options for grades 6-12
  • Grades 5k-8 will be in cohorts 
  • Serving FREE lunch
  • Aftercare provided by WI Youth Camp or YMCA Pabst Farms
Guidance News from Mrs. McAboy

I will be going into the classroom weekly until the end of the year to do some supplementary guidance lessons. I will be focusing on Mindfulness and transistion to the next grade level. I will be showing the Disney Movie Inside Out to some classes. Please let me know if you would prefer you child not watch it. It is rated PG.

If any of your children see me individually or in a group setting and you have questions reagrading supports over the summer please let me know. We have many resourses we can connect you to.

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
PTO News
 
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 Dousman Elementary gardens are back this summer! Weekly, we are seeking volunteer families to sign up to weed, water and maintain them. Each Dousman family can sign up for 1+ weeks. You are also welcome to harvest the vegetables when ready for yourself or donate to a local food pantry.
 
Coordination will be managed by Dousman Cub Scout Pack 73 on behalf of the PTO. If you have any questions, you can email Diana at Pack73Dousman@gmail.com. Thank you in advance for your help!
Cub Scout Pack 73 is a committee and partner, sponsored by the PTO. Currently, we are seeking new scouts (boys/girls) to join our amazing scout family. Check out our website to see what we’re all about and complete an application. Questions? Email us at Pack73Dousman@gmail.com. We are planning a fun summer for our families!
2021-2022 1st Day School Supply Kits
Order your hassle free kit here. Visit the Dousman PTO site for the full supply list.

Donate to Bulllfrog Salute: Give for Good! Our staff appreciation Classmunity Campaign will run through the end of the school year and will provide extra funding support for some catered meals for staff in the spring months. Any amount you give is truly appreciated and helps to recognize the hard work our teachers do every day! We’ll also have meals delivered to our virtual teachers! Thank you for your support!
 
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)
  • 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:

(View all our upcoming events on our website.)
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.

Summer is almost here. . . have you signed your student up for virtual Spanish camp? Delve into this amazing opportunity to get a jumpstart on language learning this Summer! 
In this dynamic mini-course your student will be introduced to the Spanish language through a LIVE and interactive virtual class. Topics will be related to sports, games from across the Spanish-speaking globe, and the great outdoors. We will also practice mini conversations and vocabulary building. 
 
(No sports experience required, no previous Spanish experience necessary)
 
Summer 2021 Details: June 21st- 24th 10:00am-10:45am 

Save the Date!
KMBBC Tryouts - Fall 2021 Boys Basketball Club Tryouts
7th and 8th on Wednesday September 8th  
5th and 6th on Thursday September 9th 
3rd and 4th on Monday September 13th 
 
KMGBC Tryouts- Fall of 2021 Girls Basketball Club Tryouts - Grades 3-8
Weeks of August 16-20 and the week of August 23-26
 
Zumba for adults
Join us Wednesdays June-August at 5:30 at the high school for in person summer Zumba. Sign up 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. Links to recently-added flyers and upcoming events are included below.
PTO
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