Dates to Remember
February
  • Thurs, 18 - Early release - students dismissed at 3:05 pm
  • Thurs, 25 - Early release - students dismissed at 3:05 pm
  • Fri, 26 - No School - Professional Development

March
  • Mon, 1 - No School - Professional Development
Yearbook
It's time to order yearbooks for the year. We are strongly encouraging online ordering this year due to the pandemic. You can click this link to place orders. Orders are due March 1st. 

If you would like a paper order form instead you can have your child pick one up from the front office. 
Who Would Win Author Jerry Pallotta Opportunity
Advancement of Gifted Education is sponsoring a free virtual presentation by Jerry Pallotta, the famous author of the Who Would Win? series.  Presentations are Next week Monday (grades 1-4) and Tuesday (grades 5-8). Click here to view the attached flyer for additional info and directions on how to register.
Kids Heart Challenge
Our school is set to kick-off the KIDS HEART CHALLENGE! (formerly Jump Rope for Heart) We are so excited to participate in this service-learning program from the American Heart Association. Students will learn about taking care of their own hearts and participate in cardio-pumping, high energy, fun, jumping challenges in class and have an option to help raise life saving donations as a school. 
We'll be kicking off our event during classes until FEBRUARY 19th. We will talk with our students about the work the AHA does and challenge students to start living a healthy lifestyle. With the help of our friends, the heart heroes, our school is going to fight Heart Disease and help get rid of it for good! 
If you choose to collect a donation, they will help their class earn heart heroes to clip to their backpacks! Please remember, our goal is to reach these levels as a team - not individually. If the CLASS reaches a level, then everyone in the class will be rewarded the thank you gifts above. Since this is a custom set-up for KMSD, the KHC app and website 
WILL NOT reflect the TEAM awards that are on the parent letter. 

Here are four easy steps to get your student registered for this year’s Kids Heart Challenge: 
1.Go to your school’s KHC page: 
2. Click on the Sign Up button 
3. Create a username and password (or use last year’s) and then fill out the registration form 
4. Share your personal fundraising link and heart healthy message with friends and family. 

AND/OR Download the FREE mobile app Kids Heart Challenge and register your student that way 
Thank you for joining us as we challenge each other to keep our heart healthy and raise donations for kids with special hearts. We will be raising Donations until February 19th
Guidance News from Mrs. McAboy

Gals on the Go Project

Gals is providing a 6 week guided workshop to your door, to help boys and girls ages 9 to 12 learn tips and tools to build resiliency, boost self-esteem while reducing anxiety. If you are interested register at: https://tinyurl.com/RegisterCalmWorkshopBox

Workshop Box Includes:

A handbook outlining every week's message of resiliency with activities.

Education on healthy coping strategies and relationship building.

Parent/Child activities promoting weekly messages from GALS

Parent tips and tools to promote mindful and calm experiences at home.

A weekly check in with a Gals on the Go Project Mentor

Feel free to email or call me with any questions or concerns. [email protected] 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:
The PTO continues to meet on a monthly basis, with the focus on teacher support and appreciation. This year, we will be having Kindness Grams for all on February 19th. Each student will write words of kindness for a button, the buttons will quarantine for a week and then be delivered to students on the 19th! We wanted to focus on inclusion and kindness!  
 
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 [email protected].
 
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:
  • February 17, 2021 - 7:30-8:30pm, VIP Day Planning Meeting, Google Meet or join by phone +1 316-778-8387 (PIN: 475705249)
  • March 17, 2021 - Dousman PTO General Meeting, Google Meet or join by phone +1 612-217-4997 (PIN: 880520946)
  • May 18, 2021 - Culver’s Share Night, 5:00-7:00 pm, Wales, WI

(View all our upcoming events on our website.)
Community Education

Co-Ed Recreational Volleyball - Grades 4-8
Friday night youth volleyball league registration is now open. League play begins March 5 and runs through May 7 at KM High School. Registration deadline is Feb. 26. Register online at www.kmsd.edu/communityed

KMJL Cheerleading Open Gym
All current 5th, 6th and 7th graders are invited to open gym for KMJL Cheer. This is for those who might be thinking of trying out for our team for the Fall of 2021 or those who want to get some extra work in. There will be three dates of open gym, 2/22, 3/15, and 4/19 from 4-6pm. At KM High School. We will cover motion technique, jumps, tumbling and maybe a little stunting. Contact Coach Kimberlee, [email protected] if you have questions. Facemasks are required and please wear comfortable athletic clothing.

Try KM Lacrosse Clinic - Elem. only
The KM Lacrosse Club is pleased to announce a "try it" clinic. This is a great opportunity for your youth boys to try something fun in a sport that growing in our area. This try it clinic is available to your student (K-5th) and hosted by some of the best coaches in the area, so take advantage of the opportunity at no cost to you. To Register use this web address: 
 
Date: February 27, 2021
Time: 10:30-11:30am – please arrive 15 minutes early
Location: Brookfield Indoor Complex lower level for players.
Players will need to have their own mouth guard, they should wear shirt, shorts/athletic pants and athletic shoes. Please bring a water bottle and wear a mask.
 
KM Lacrosse Spring Registration Now OPEN!
For returning players you can register your athlete using the link below and scroll down to find the appropriate youth level. Registration for Spring is open until February 28!
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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