Dates to Remember
October
Tues, 27 Picture Make-up/Re-take
Wed, 28 Wellness Wednesday - wear you workout gear!
Thurs, 29 Early Release - students dismissed at 3:05 pm
Part 1 of This Year's Dousman Dash... a HUGE Success
Yes, you read that correctly. Due to the wonderful weather we had this past Thursday and Friday, we had to break up this year's Fun Run- Dousman Dash into two parts. Classes that did not get a chance to run this week will be able to tackle the obstacle course next week Wednesday and Thursday.

Special THANK YOU to our PTO, specifically Team Dousman Dash!!!
Changes to Our Traditional Fall Class Party Plans
Due to continued safety mitigation protocol, we will change our formats for our class parties. You already have, or will be receiving information regarding your child's fall class party that will take place this Friday, October 30. The main changes are that students will not be able to change into their costumes for their parties as typically is the case, and they will bring in their own additional snack for the party. A big reason for this is we cannot, unfortunately have classroom volunteers coordinating the parties, nor can we be sending in
Advice from the Nurses
We all have a lot on our minds and it can be tough to remember when it’s ok to send your child to school and when they should stay home due to illness.  That’s why the District put together this helpful document regarding COVID19 and decision-making guidelines to keep students at home or send them to school.
F2F Picture Retake Tuesday
It's finally here - this Tuesday, 10-27-20!! If you would like your learner(s) to have their picture retaken, please let their teacher and Mrs. Baalke (baalked@kmsd.edu) know.
Guidance News from Mrs. McAboy

Kindergarten Classes were introduced to Kelso the Frog. They colored Kelso and picked three of their favorite conflict management skills. The Goal of Kelso's Choice Conflict Management program is to help younger students learn life long conflict management skills. The program helps develop the belief that they are strong enough and smart enough to resolve their own minor problems.

1st through 5th grade students are learning the different communication styles and how to communicate effectively. We practiced assertive communication skills.

Passive Breeze: Passive communicator
Assertive Sun: Assertive communicator
Aggressive Tornado: Aggressive communicator

If you have a child who will be transitioning back to school from virtual learning, I would be happy to set up a google meet with your child to help ease any anxieties.

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:
Dousman Dash 2020
The Dousman Dash will finish up next week, October 28-29!

Support your student and Dousman Elementary by pledging at: bit.ly/DousmanDash2020

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.)
  • Fun Run, Oct. 19-23
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.
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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