Dates to Remember
November
Wed, 18 Wellness Wednesday - wear you workout gear!
Thurs, 19 Early Release - students dismissed at 3:05 pm
Mon, 23 - Fri, 27 No School - Thanksgiving Break
Help Keep Dousman Open this Holiday Season
The holidays are just around the corner. While we usually celebrate the holidays through some sort of gathering with friends and family; it's important for us to remember that COVID-19 is in our community.  This holiday season, the CDC is urging us to consider how our holiday plans might be modified to reduce the spread of COVID-19 to keep friends, families, and communities healthy and safe. We know that even small household gatherings are a contributor to the rise in COVID-19 cases. CDC offers some considerations to slow the spread of COVID-19 during small gatherings. I encourage you to review the considerations provided by the CDC, to help keep our students and staff healthy, and our building open.
World Kindness Day #KMKind
Friday, November 13th, is World Kindness Day. As a KM community, we know the importance of spreading the message of kindness #KMKind. In an effort to expand our reach with this positive message, we have partnered with AlwaysBeKindLakeCountry.com to encourage everyone to choose kindness everyday. “Always Be Kind” is not just a reminder for the students in our KM school district, but also for all members of our KM community.
 
We are encouraging everyone to join us in this initiative as we work to spread kindness all across the Kettle Moraine community. Please consider purchasing an “Always Be Kind” t-shirt, designed specifically for KM. AlwaysBeKindLakeCountry.com, the creator of the “Always Be Kind” initiative, has committed to supporting local school districts involved in spreading this positive message by donating 10% of each t-shirt sale back to each school that participates in order to support our kindness initiatives in Kettle Moraine. 
 
Orders will be delivered to each school and distributed by homeroom/advisory/classroom teacher. Shirts should arrive in early December, at which time we will identify a district and community-wide “Always Be Kind Day” for everyone to show their KM pride by wearing their “Always Be Kind” shirt. 
 
Together, let’s make Kettle Moraine and the Lake Country area shine bright with positivity and kindness. 
 
If you have any questions, please contact Alyssa Voigt at voigta@kmsd.edu.
 
Shirts will be sold beginning on November 13th (today) and ending next Friday, November 20th (11:59 p.m.). 
 
Sales will ONLY be conducted using the KM Always Be Kind Classmunity site.
 
Please DO NOT order directly through AlwaysBeKindLakeCountry.com. We have partnered with them specifically to create “Always Be Kind” KM themed shirts which are not available on their site. In addition, ordering through Classmunity allows for your order to be delivered to your school of choice.
Sleep on Roof- Mission Accomplished!!!
Thank you to everyone who supported this year’s Dousman Dash Fun Run!! It truly took the help of all of our families and staff to offer this exciting opportunity to our children. If you were not able to join Mr. Monday's gMeet broadcast of the highlight video from the roof last Friday night, you can view the highlight video by clicking the button below.
Dousman Online Store Open
This fall/winter's Dousman Elementary online store is now open. Orders can be made anytime now through November 29. Items will be delivered to school and you will be notified when they arrive to either pick up or send home with your student. Items will be delivered prior to Christmas break for those looking for gift ideas.
Guidance News from Mrs. McAboy

Christmas Clearing Counsel:

Waukesha promotes and coordinates giving to families in need during the Holiday season. They ensure that every child in Waukesha can experience the magic of the Holiday Season. I have attached the link for signing up. If you have any questions or concerns Please call me and I would be happy to help with filling out the on-line forms if needed. All applications need to be completed by November 16th.


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:
Thank you to everyone who supported this year’s Dousman Dash Fun Run!! It truly took the help of all of our families and staff to offer this exciting opportunity to our children, and what an incredible foundation for the 2020-2021 fundraising efforts! Even though we weren’t able to be there in-person, you can see all the highlights at https://bit.ly/2I9jVwn and view photos by class on the Dousman Elementary Facebook page! Thanks to Mr. Monday for braving the roof with his son! 
 
BOOK FAIR STARTS TOMORROW! Dousman Elementary will be hosting a Follett Book eFair! Supporting a love for reading is critical to student success. Explore our online book fair and help your child find their next favorite book. Now everyone can participate! 
 
Encourage your child to create their online wish list and share with friends and family.
When: November 13th through 25th
Where: Online at efairs.follettbookfairs.com and enter our code: M1WL6
 
Follett will ship your books to the school after our eFair is complete!
 
HELP US GIVE THANKS TO DOUSMAN STAFF - Looking for a way to support your child’s teacher or staff as we near the holidays? The Dousman Elementary PTO is collecting donations for a staff breakfast (COVID-friendly) before the Thanksgiving holiday break! It’s a great way to show your gratitude for the Dousman Elementary staff! If you’re interested in donating, please see Volunteer Corner.
 
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.)
  • 11/18 @ 7:30pm, PTO General Meeting Online here or by phone at 402-789-6168 (PIN: 544739986)
  • 11/13-11/24, Online Book Fair (code: M1WL6) through Follett 
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.

KM Wrestling Club
KM Wrestling is open to anyone in grades K-8. The season will begin in December for grades 4-8 and in January for K-3. Practices are M/W at KM High School. Registration is open online Here

KM Lacrosse Club
Registration is now open for winter/indoor lacrosse as well as the spring 2021 season for all students in grades 3-8. Visit www.kmlacrosse.com to 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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