KES Family Newsletter

March 2025

Igniting a Passion for Learning

Mission: The mission of Kewaskum Elementary School is to develop the whole child by providing an engaging and nurturing environment through high-quality teaching and learning.

Vision: The vision of Kewaskum Elementary School is to guide our students to be respectful, hopeful, compassionate, and responsible individuals who recognize and take ownership in their educational journey.

Principal Message

Our second annual food drive by the 5th-grade teachers and students was another success! They organized a food drive to commemorate the 1,000th day of school (100 days for K-4). Their goal was to collect over 1,000 items for the food pantry, and they exceeded this target by more than 300 items. I am incredibly proud of our school and community for their outstanding efforts. Well done!

Important Information

Current Lost and Found: https://youtu.be/nhWnr21zZxQ?feature=shared
5th Grade Celebrations Date: Mark your calendars, our 5th Grade Celebration is Friday, May 30th from 2:45-3:30 on the KES playground.
Transition to Middle School: Join KMS for Incoming 6th Grade Parent Night on April 28 from 5:30-6:30 PM to get the inside scoop on what to expect in middle school—from lockers to schedules, new opportunities, and everything in between. We’ll help make the transition smooth and exciting for both you and your student!
Report Cards: Report cards will be sent home with students on March 19th in hard copy format. The report card will be enclosed in an envelope. Please review the report card, sign the envelope, and return it to school. If your child is in grades K-3 and has received a personalized reading plan (PRP) that has not yet been acknowledged, the PRP will also be included in the report card envelope. Signing and returning the envelope will serve as acknowledgment of the PRP.
PMK Reminder: If you need to make a change to your child's transportation after the 2:30 cut off time in PMD call the office to report the changes. The office will make sure that the teacher and student are aware before the end of the day.
ADHD Summit: If you are interested here is a link to a free summit for parents and teachers on ADHD. https://parentingadhdandautism.com/unlocking-adhd-2025/

Screenagers

The Kewaskum School District is hosting an informational event on Tuesday, April 8th at the Kewaskum high school auditorium from 6-7:30pm. We will be sharing information on the topic of Digital Safety & Responsibility relating to our youth. Please consider joining us!

During this event we will:

view the movie, Screenagers
allow for group discussion to talk about concerns regarding our youth in our digital age
offer informational materials related to digital safety
offer informational materials to promote various community activities/opportunities for youth

Wisconsin Forward Assessment

The Wisconsin State Forward Assessment begins for students in 3rd through 5th grade on Wednesday, March 19th. Students in 3rd and 5th grade will take three ELA sessions and two math sessions between March 19th and April 18th. Students in 4th grade will have additional three assessments in science and 2 assessments in social studies.

How to Help Your Child Prepare for Statewide Assessments the Night Before:

Get a good night's sleep: Ensure your child gets at least 8-9 hours of rest for optimal focus.
Stay calm and positive: Encourage a relaxed mindset and remind them that it’s okay to feel a little nervous.
Give words of encouragement: Remind them of their hard work and that they are ready for this challenge. Boost their confidence!
Prepare materials: Ensure they have all necessary supplies (e.g., pencils, snacks, water bottle) ready for the morning.
Eat a healthy dinner and breakfast: Provide a nutritious meal, avoiding heavy, greasy foods that may disrupt sleep the night before or focus the morning of.
Limit screen time: Encourage reading or quiet activities to unwind, avoiding late-night screen time.