Dates to Remember January Wed, 13- Wellness Wednesday - wear your workout gear! Thurs, 14- Early Release - Students dismissed at 3:05 pm Mon, 18- No School - Professional Development Wed, 20- Wellness Wednesday - wear your workout gear! Thurs, 21- Early Release - Students dismissed at 3:05 pm Fri, 22- End of 1st Semester Mon, 25- No School - Professional Development Tues, 26- Report Cards available for viewing in Infinite Campus Sat, 30- Blood Drive see below for details Sun, 31- Blood Drive see below for details

Learning Environment Change Request Period Begins January 4 A link to a change request form will be shared via Infinite Campus Jan. 4 and requests will be open through Jan. 10.  If you plan to make a change, please consider the impact a potential quarantine might have on your family in the coming quarter/term and select the correct environment. Due to staffing needs and configurations: Changes at the elementary level will likely cause reassignment of your child’s teacher and class configuration, regardless of your family's decision. In addition, changes in either direction will not be honored after Jan. 10. KM will not be able to honor changes at the middle and high school levels from distance learning to face-to-face learning after Jan. 10.  At the high school level, selecting distance learning may alter your student’s term three course selections. The final opportunity to request a change will occur before the start of term four, which begins on March 30. NOTE: This change request form is only necessary if you want to change your environment for the third quarter/term, which begins Jan. 26.

Guidance News from Mrs. McAboy Mindfulness: Mindfulness is a growing trend with very old roots based of ancient meditation techniques, mindfulness encourages one to be present in the moment with thoughts and feelings, but without making judgements. It allows people to give their brain a break, something kids so often need. Mindfulness is a great strategy for all learners, though they can be especially beneficial for kids struggling to manage emotions, those who have difficulty paying attention, or experience behavioral concerns. Some mindful strategies specifically tailored for kids include: Breathing techniques Coloring and craft activities Yoga for Kids Listening to music while practicing mindfulness Nature walks Practicing eating meditation Thinking Positive thoughts 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 PTO WEBSITE | PTO FACEBOOK | PTO OVERVIEW | PTO EMAIL   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) 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!   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.   Live Interactive Spanish in a Virtual Setting this Spring! Join Futura for a live, interactive Spanish class in real time! From the comfort and safety of your home, your child will learn Spanish in a dynamic, lively manner that incorporates songs and games. There are two options for learning: ‘Vamos a Explorar’ is a theme based class where students will “explore” all in Spanish. ‘Essential Spanish’ will include all the basics to create an amazing language foundation for years to come. Various times and days to choose from to fit your family’s needs for language learning. Please check our website for course details and offerings. https://futuraadventures.com/virtual-learning-registration/ Enroll today! Space is limited. Open to students in Kindergarten - 5th Grade   KM Fastpitch Softball - players needed We are looking for additional U8 players for the Kettle Moraine Lasers Fastpitch Club 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

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