Dates to Remember
April
  • Thurs, 22 - NED Show ALL-School Virtual Assembly
Early Release - students dismissed at 3:05 pm
  • Fri, 23 - No School - Professional Development Day
  • Thurs, 29 - Early Release - students dismissed at 3:05 pm
No School Friday, April 23
Don't forget, our district calendar was tweaked this past October and we had a few professional days added whereby students will not be at school. This coming Friday (April 23) is one of those days so students will not be in school. Thank You!
Car Pick-up Reminder
Thank you to those of you that pick students up from school for continuing to be respectful, safe and patient with our dismissal team. We have noticed on a few occasions that our pickup line has extended out of the parking lot onto Ottawa Ave. If that does occur and you happen to be one of those waiting to get into the parking lot, please be mindful not to block the driveways of our neighbors. Again, thank you VERY much for your continued efforts. :)
Lunch Menu Change
The menu has changed for April 26th. We will be serving Wild Mike's Pizza dippers instead of the Pizza Crunchers
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
Student Lead Opportunity to Show Thanks and Appreciation
A few of our innovative and engaged 5th grade students have organized an opportunity for us to say thank you to local health care providers. They are taking donations of the following cleaning and mitigation supplies.
  • Hand Sanitizer (non-scented)
  • Disposable Masks
  • Latex Gloves
  • Sponges
  • Tissues
  • Disinfectant Wipes (unscented)
If you would like to make a donation, please send them to school with your child and have them placed in the collection bin in their cubby area.

The lead students will then be creating donation baskets which will also include an additional treat as a thank you.
Guidance News from Mrs. McAboy

Child Protection Unit:

The Child Protection Unit is taught in guidance classes 5K through 5th grade. The goal is to help students develop knowledge, decision-making skills and behaviors that promote safe living in the home, school and community.

The Main topics of the Units are:

  • Ways to Stay Safe
  • The Always Ask First Rule
  • Safe and Unsafe Touches
  • Practicing Staying Safe

I encourage you to discuss with your child these sensitive topics and ask them what they learned about in class.

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:
Save the Week! Virtual VIP Week is coming up! In collaboration with the PTO, Virtual VIP Week activities will take place April 26-May 2. A choice board of activities will be sent to students. VIP activities will be shared the week of May 3 as determined by your child's teacher. More details will be forthcoming!

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!
 
Donate Now on Classmunity: https://bit.ly/3byEEoh

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:
  • May 18, 2021 - Culver’s Share Night, 5:00-7:00 pm, Wales, WI

(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.

Zumba
Join us every Wednesday for a FREE Zumba® class at Wales Elementary from 4:15-5:00pm.  
A Zumba® class is an aerobic fitness program that incorporates Latin, as well as world dance, in an engaging, community atmosphere. Must be 16 years or older. In a Zumba®, class ANYONE can move and there is no right or wrong way to do so!  
Class will be held outdoors on the south playground when weather permits and indoors during inclement weather (when indoors, a mask is required).
Weekly attendance is not required, just come when you can!
To register email either kelly@kmsd.edu OR welchl@kmsd.edu.
 
Virtual Summer Spanish class offered- Grades K-5
KM Community Education is pleased to offer this partnership with Futura Language Professionals..
‘Get Active In Spanish’ -- In this dynamic Summer 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. Delve into this amazing opportunity to get a jumpstart on language learning! 
(No sports experience required, no previous Spanish experience necessary)
 
Summer 2021 Details: June 21st- 24th 10:00am-10:45am
 
Summer 2021 virtual pricing:
FLP pricing: $55.00/student
 
Girls Basketball Shooting Clinics 
The KM Girls Basketball Club is offering shooting clinics this spring for girls in grades 3-8. Registration details can be found online at www.kmsd.edu/communityed
 
Sand Volleyball Clinic
Community Education is offering a boys' and girls' sand volleyball league/clinic for current grades 6-8 (20-21 school year). This camp will be directed by Tom Gulak, head coach for the Kettle Moraine High School boys' volleyball teams. Each participant will receive a T-shirt. League will be held on Wednesdays May 12-July 14 at KM Middle School. Register Here
  
Jr. Laser Cheerleading - Fall 2021
Registration is now open for Jr. Laser Cheerleading for students entering grades 6-8 next fall. Practices are twice per week beginning at the end of July through Mid-October with Saturday morning cheerleading at a football game. Register online at www.kmsd.edu/communityed before May 3 to ensure sizing of new uniforms.

Any 3-8 graders interested in playing on a non-contact 7 on 7 football league ? The fee is $50 per player and includes a T-shirt. Games will be held at KM High School on 4/18, 4/24, 5/2, 5/16, and 5/23 from 4-5:30 pm. Please email kreynolds127@yahoo.comto register.
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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