KES Family Newsletter

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.

Dear KES Families

As the school year comes to a close, I want to take a moment to thank you for your partnership and support over the past four years. This will be my final newsletter as principal of KES, and I wanted to express my appreciation for the opportunity to be part of this school community.

It has been a privilege to work alongside such dedicated families, staff, and students. I’m proud of all that we’ve accomplished together and confident that KES will continue to thrive in the years ahead.

Thank you again for your continued support of the school. I wish you and your children all the best in the future.

• Field Day: Our field day is on the last day of school in the afternoon. Students are invited to bring a towel to school so they can sit on it when we have our outdoor assembly and then use it to dry off at the end of the day. We will be having more water games this year!
• Medication: Don't forget to pick up all epi-pens and prescriptions in the office. If your child has an inhaler or non-prescription medication, those will be sent home with them on the last day of school.
• Lost and Found: Please make sure your child checks the lost and found. All items will be donated June 11th.
• Student Passwords (from the Tech Dept.): Keeping our passwords private and our accounts secure is of utmost importance to us. Therefore, all current 5th grade and 8th grade student passwords will be changing on July 7th. This change is necessary as 6th grade and 9th grade students have increased password security requirements. In late June, an email will be sent out to student email accounts containing their new password. We kindly ask that you remind your child to write it down in a safe place for future reference. Once the password changes are made, your child will not be able to use their current password to access their accounts. More specific information will be shared with families in May and June.
• School Supply Lists: Yubbler- Kewaskum Elementary

Math

• iReady will remain open through the end of July
• For grades 2-5, Kahn Academy https://www.khanacademy.org/ has grade level courses and videos with quizzes to practice skills
• Free math facts practice: https://home.xtramath.org/ (You need to create an account) or FactMonster: https://www.factmonster.com/math/flashcards
• Math tools like a hundreds chart, fraction pieces, geoboard, number line, etc. are available: https://www.mathlearningcenter.org/apps
• Real life experiences like measuring, counting change, counting items, & following a recipe

Reading

• Access CKLA readers and other activities on the Amplify Hub on the KSD Launchpad
• Access iReady MyPath lessons on the KSD Launchpad
• Visit the Tumblebooks online library to read books online (also available in Spanish)
• Login: kewaskum
• Password: books
• Take advantage of the Kewaskum Public Library summer program

For more details check out the library's website (https://kewaskum.lib.wi.us/ )where specific information about each event can be found under the "Children's Programs" and "Teen Programs" tabs.

Color Our World: 2025 Summer Learning Challenge!

Get ready for a summer full of color, creativity and discovery! Our 2025 Summer Learning Challenge, Color Our World, invites you to explore the vibrant world around you through reading challenges, exciting performances, and engaging activities – all for free!

Program Dates:
Starts June 9 | Ends August 2

How to Join:

Beginning June 9, call or stop by the library to sign up (no online registration is available this year). When you sign up, you’ll receive a bookbag filled with coupons (while supplies lasts) and a Reading Tracker to log all the minutes you read!

Track Your Time, Claim Your Prize:

Kids who read 15 hours this summer and turn in their Reading Tracker by August 2 will be able to pick out their own book to keep.

For every 1 hour read, they’ll earn one raffle ticket for a big end-of-summer prize! Stay tuned to discover just what prizes await!

Join us throughout the summer for fun-filled programs including KidQuests, Storytime, scavenger hunts and more! Family Fun Days will be filled with special guests who provide a concert, magic show and even a tiny zoo. Visit our Summer Learning Program Activity pages on our website for more details!

Dates to note:

Tuesday, June 10 @1pm: Summer Learning Kickoff Ice Cream Social on the South Library Lawn

Friday, August 1 @11am: Summer Learning Finale at Kiwanis Park

Tuesdays: Kids and/or Teen programs @1pm

Wednesdays: Storytimes @10:30am

Thursdays: Family Fun @1pm

June 2: 12:00 5th grade leaders celebration at Kiwanis park

June 4: Report Cards sent home

June 5: Last day of School, Assembly and field day

June 9: Summer School Begins

July 21: Online Registration Begins

• Kewaskum Elementary School Website