Dates to Remember
April
  • Fri, 23 - No School - Professional Development Day
  • Thurs, 29 - Early Release - students dismissed at 3:05 pm
2021 Dousman VIP Week!!!
Similar to last year, our PTO has designed a week long opportunity for our students to connect with their VIPs. For more information about this year's VIP week please see the PTO NEWS section below.
Help Save a Life -
Donate Blood Saturday, April 24

Versiti has seen a drastic decrease in blood donations over the past month, and the need for blood is as urgent as ever. Due to the lack of donations, many vital blood types are down to a one-day supply.
 
Please consider donating blood Saturday, April 24 at KMHS! 
 
Saturday, April 24 | 8 AM – 1 PM | KMHS West Gym
 
Register to save a life today: Call 877-BE-A-HERO or register online!
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
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:
Spring Online Book Fair is Here

The Follett book eFair runs April 23rd through May 5th. Order your books online, create a wishlist and share with family and friends.
 
Find picture books, beginning readers, chapter books, graphic library, middle grade fiction, nonfiction and spanish.

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!

Click the Frog to view the VIP Week Video
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.

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
 
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.
 
Girls Summer Basketball Camp Grades 3-8
This camp will focus on offensive/defensive fundamentals with plenty of competitions to win free gear. KM Varsity Coaching staff and players will instruct campers in station work and one-on-one instruction. Camp will be held June 21-24. Grade based on 2020-21 school year. Click to register for Grades 3-5 or Grades 6-8

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

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 welchl@kmsd.edu.
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.

Lake Country Mountain Bike Club
Attention all 5th grade boys and girls!
Do you enjoy riding mountain bikes? Come join the Lake Country Mountain bike team . We will be having a meeting on Tuesday, April 27th at 5:30 at the Bicycle Doctor in Dousman. No experience is needed. We hope to see you there!
341 E. Ottawa Avenue | Dousman, WI 53118 | 262-965-6520