Dates to Remember
September

October
Fri, 9 Virtual Day for All Students
Mon, 12 Virtual Day for All Students
Greetings from Mr. Monday
WAY TO GO!!! We had an unbelievably positive first week with all of our learners back at Dousman. Students have been getting to know their teachers and classmates, setting goals for the year ahead and practicing using digital tools as a part of their everyday work flow. Thanks for all that you did to prepare them for their return to school. Our team was absolutely amazed by how great the kids did this past week. They were ready to go and ready for learning, you should be SO proud! . Again, we are grateful for all that you did to help prepare for the 'new normal' of face-to-face learning this year. 

It has been wonderful seeing all of our learner’s faces and listening to all their stories that they have to share with us. Each child is a special gift and we feel so privileged to have the opportunity to learn and grow with them this year. Please reach out if there is anything that we can do to help or support your child with the transition back to school. We know that it has been a while and that this could impact each differently. We want to ensure you that we are wrapping our arms around each of our kiddos to ensure a positive school year for our Bullfrogs. Looking forward to another great week as we continue to LEAP AHEAD into the 2020-2021 school year!
Hot Lunch Opportunity for
ALL Students
The Department of Public Instruction released news that USDA Reimbursable Meals will continue through the end of 2020 or until available funds run out. The Kettle Moraine School District looks forward to participating in this program for both our face-to-face and distance learning students. As we work to ensure that our serving process meets USDA and DPI requirements, we ask for your patience and support. 

Face-to-Face Students
As you might have noticed during the first week of school, KMSD students are being charged $0 for a lunch meal.  These meals are fully reimbursable by the USDA provided that the food purchased meets the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) guidelines.   If your child purchases individual items without a fruit/vegetable or milk, they will be charged for the item(s) as this purchase does not qualify for reimbursement. To ensure that your child gets a free meal, they will need to ensure that they have taken all of the components of a reimbursable meal. KMSD Nutrition Services staff will be on hand to remind your child(ren) if they do not have all of the components of a reimbursable meal.     

For the time being, lunch checkout will occur as normal. When your child purchases a reimbursable meal, they will be charged $0 if they have all of the components. Ala-carte items and seconds will continue to be made available for purchase at a cost to the student/family. 

If you have any questions, please contact Lindsay Johnson, Finance Manager, johnsonl@kmsd.edu. 
New Look to Weekly eMessenger
Welcome to the 20-21 school year! With so many new and different things, we decided to update the look of our weekly communication! This new Dousman Weekly Newsletter will replace our traditional eMessenger, please look for it by the end of the day every Friday. It will contain important information from Dousman for both Face-2-Face and Distance learners, along with KMSD, Community Ed and PTO Information.

This is all UNDER CONSTRUCTION! If you are looking for something and can't find it, feel free to reach out to Mrs. Baalke at baalked@kmsd.edu or to Mr. Monday at mondayj@kmsd.edu. We are looking forward to a great year!
Parent Drop-Off & Pick-Up KUDOS
THANK You, THANK You, THANK You for your incredibly positive and safe response to following our drop-off and pick-up procedures. From my perspective, this process has gone incredibly smooth and SAFE. This is due in large part to everyone's efforts and patience.

Remember, everyone using the morning drop-off should pull to the front door and allow a staff member to assist students in exiting the vehicles.

Everyone picking up should feel free to get out of their vehicles to help younger students buckle up. Our staff at pick-up time will guide students to the appropriate spot.

As a note, I had significant anxieties over car drop-off and pick-up taking forever and backing traffic up onto Ottawa Ave. and that has absolutely not been the case. It has run as smooth or smoother than past years. :)
Guidance News from Mrs. McAboy
As a way to get a ‘pulse’ on how our students during these unprecedented times,I will be administering a survey to each student in grades 1-5. The survey is intended to be a quick way to check in with our kids and identify students who may need extra support as we begin the school year. The questions are straightforward and ask about how they felt about virtual learning in the spring and how they are feeling about returning to school. If you prefer your child not participate in the survey, please contact me directly at: mcaboya@kmsd.edu

Also, if your family has experienced any recent hardships that you would like me to be aware of, please email me and we can set up a time to connect.  

Amy McAboy 
Dousman School Counselor 
Distance Learners and Families
Kettle Moraine students and teaches are using Google Meet for distance learning. These meetings are accessed using an invitation created by the teacher. Students access the meeting link via a learning platform or a calendar invitation. It is expected that only students in the class are part of these meetings. It is not acceptable to share the link with a non-student. This would be similar to inviting a stranger into our classrooms. Thank you for reinforcing this safety practice with your learner. 
School Pictures
If your learner had their picture taken at Dousman or at Brandybrook, you should be receiving an email from Empire Photography containing a link to your learner’s private, PIN-protected online photo gallery. You will see their image(s) in the gallery and will be able to pick a background to use for your order.  
 
There is no obligation to order. If you do decide to order, you can complete your purchase for photo print and specialty products online. All orders will be mailed directly home and will be shipped within 2-5 business days.
 
If you have questions, please contact Empire Photography: customerservice@empirephotos.com , 608.257.2941, M-F 8:30-5:00
Communicating Student Absences
Video Chat
Those of you with high school aged students know that there is now an option to report a student absence directly in IC. At both the elementary and middle school levels, we are asking that you continue to call in all student absences to our attendance line. (262)965-6512
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:
Thank you to our parents and teachers who worked together during this pandemic and over the summer to keep momentum on PTO planning. We had our first official new school year PTO meeting on Sept. 9th. This year we are focusing on our mission and vision and how we can support all of our learners and teachers, whether virtual or face to face.
 
The PTO also put together lapel buttons that capture each teacher’s face, for them to wear in the classroom.  This small gesture allows students to see their smiling face while they are wearing masks. 
 
Current Volunteer Opportunities on Volunteer Corner:
(Visit the Volunteer Corner for further details and sign-up instructions on all opportunities)
 
We will be having a reimagined Fun Run this year! 
Coordinator Team Member – Seeking volunteers NOW who are willing to help reimagine the Fun Run this year.  We have some ideas, but need your support! If interested, send us an email. 

Available Positions
  • Board of Directors Volunteer Relations
  • Bargain Book Fair Coordinator for 2021
  • Effortless Fundraising Coordinators
  • Looking for passionate volunteers to mentor in the roles of President, Treasurer and Secretary!
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.

Wisconsin Conservatory Music lessons
Having performed at Carnegie Hall, with our hometown Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, & more - exceptional Wisconsin Conservatory of Music teachers are now available to help you & your family take your playing to the next level!
 
Sign-up today for a special New Student Online Lesson Discount - just $190 for six virtual lessons. Semester discounts are also available, offered in partnership with KM Community Education. Hurry - schedules are filling up for cello, guitar, percussion, trumpet, piano, string bass, violin, & more.
» Registration & Info: wcmusic.org/kettle-moraine | (414) 276-5760

KM Girls Basketball Club Tryouts 2020-2021 Season for Grades 3-8
Kettle Moraine Girls Basketball Club (KMGBC) will be hosting tryouts for all girls interested in increasing their individual skills development, team basketball skills and having fun! Register for tryouts at www.kmgbc.com. Please note players will need to pre-register and pre-pay before they show up at the gym. Those who have not pre-paid will not be allowed to tryout. Additional details available on the KMGBC website.
Tryout dates and times are as follows:

3rd-4th Grade: Monday, October 5th, 2020   6:30-7:25 p.m. KM High School East Gym 
5th Grade: Monday October 5th, 2020     7:35-8:30 p.m. KM High School East
Gym 
6th Grade: Wednesday, October 7th, 2020    6:30-7:55 p.m. KM High School East Gym 
7th Grade: Wednesday, October 7th, 2020    8:05-9:00 p.m. KM High School East Gym 
8th Grade: Thursday, October 8th, 2020     6:30-8:30 p.m. KM High School East Gym 

KM Boys Basketball Club Tryouts 2020-2021 Season Grades 3-8
Register online at www.kmboysbasketball.com

Thursday October 1 (Middle Gym)
7p-8:30p 7th grade
Sunday October 4 (East Gym)
11a-12:30p 3rd and 4th grades
1:30p-3p 5th grade
4p-5:30p 6th grade
Wednesday October 7 (Middle Gym)
7p-8:30p 8th grade

Zumba - Virtual for adults
Join us for an exciting 45 minutes of ZUMBA, the ultimate Latin inspired dance party! The ZUMBA experience is based on the philosphy that fitness should be fun and easy to do while joining people together. The class features aerobic interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that will be sure to put a smile on your face and tone your body at the same time. Virtual Zumba will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-6:45 pm, and Sundays from 10-10:45 am. Register here

Laser Fastpitch Softball Looking for more players for the 2021 Season
The Kettle Moraine Lasers Fastpitch Club is a premier Select Youth Organization. We work closely with the Kettle Moraine High School coaching staff to develop and prepare our players for the KM High School program. If your daughter is 8 or younger on 12/31/2020, and is interested in playing please check out the link here: https://lasersfastpitch.sportngin.com/register/form/086008015
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
341 E. Ottawa Avenue | Dousman, WI 53118 | 262-965-6520