Kegonsa Family Newsletter

2024 - 2025

March 14, 2025

Happy Pi Day, Kegonsa Families!

We had a bright and joyful Goodness Day today, celebrating kindness by wearing yellow and sunglasses! Our day ended with an inspiring assembly featuring Lyz Jaakola, an Ojibwe-Anishinaabe teaching artist, musician, and composer. It was a wonderful way to wrap up two days of fabulous weather! Earlier in the week, our 1st and 2nd graders wowed us with a fantastic music concert—be sure to check out the performance (video below).

A quick reminder that Spring Break is March 24th-28th. Enjoy the weekend, and we’ll see you next week!💙 Erin

🌞 Kindness Week Spotlight: Goodness Day 🌞

As part of Kindness Week, our school celebrated Goodness Day, spreading positivity through acts of kindness, big and small. Students and staff participated in thoughtful activities, helping to make our school and community a brighter place. Check out these heartwarming moments captured throughout the day! 💙✨

Kegonsa Counseling Updates

Kindergarten Lesson: The Group Plan

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1st Grade Lesson: Feeling Frustrated

We learned about frustration, reflected on our own frustration triggers and learned to use Slow Counting as a calming strategy

2nd Grade Lesson: Perspective Taking Practice

We wrapped up our Perspective Taking unit by practicing asking questions. Each student had to practice asking questions to their peers to gain a better understanding of others’ perspectives.

3rd Grade Lesson: Levels of Anger

We learned about different levels of anger such as annoyed, mad and furious. Each student reflected on different triggers that might cause these different feelings. We also learned about the importance of having tools that match each one of these feelings. The tool I would use for feeling annoyed may be very different than when I feel furious.

4th Grade Lesson: Points of View

Fourth grade also wrapped up their Perspective Taking unit by doing individual practice as well. Each student had to challenge themselves to talk to five different peers about their perspective on different prompts. This skill helps us to not jump conclusions.

5th Grade Lesson: Strong Emotions

Each student spent time reflecting on which emotions they may struggle with managing, how they coping with it and what are possible consequences that could occur if they don’t cope with their strong emotions in a healthy & appropriate way.

School Appreciation Program - Madison Mallards

Shining Gilly Award Winners!

What is the Shining Gilly Award?

The Shining Gilly Award recognizes students who go above and beyond to show exceptional care for others or our school. These students exemplify the qualities we strive to nurture in all of our little citizens—kindness, responsibility, and a positive impact on their community. Whether it's an individual or a group of students, those who receive this award truly reflect the values we hold dear at our school.

Congratulations to Charlotte (2nd) and Liam (3rd) 🥳

Important Pool Closure Notice

We would like to inform our community that the SASD Pool will be closed from May 1 to July 15, 2025 for scheduled maintenance updates. During this time, we will be making improvements to enhance your future swimming experiences. We appreciate your patience and look forward to welcoming you back once the pool reopens! Thank you for your understanding and support.

River Bluff Middle School Presents: Aladdin Jr.! 🎭✨

We’re thrilled to announce that the River Bluff Middle School Musical is back this year with a magical production of Aladdin Jr. at the High School PAC! Our talented cast and crew of 60+ students have been rehearsing since January, and they can’t wait to bring this adventure to life on stage.

Showtimes:
🎭 Friday, April 11 at 7:00 PM
🎭 Saturday, April 12 at 2:00 PM

Tickets are available at https://cur8.com/40370/project/130353

We’d love to see you in the audience to support our incredible performers! Mark your calendars and get ready for a spectacular show! ✨🎶