Kegonsa Family Newsletter

2024 - 2025

May 18, 2025

Happy Syttende Mai Weekend

A few highlights from our week

We started our annual bike trips for grades 3,4,5 and were greeted with the most perfect weather. Bike trips finish up on Monday.
The King and Queen of Syttende Mai visited Kegonsa on Thursday to gear everyone up for the festivities.

Next week reminders

Dress up day on Tuesday - Teacher/Student Switch Day
No school on Friday, May 23
5th grade field trip to Discovery World
Stoughton Public Works to visit Kegonsa for grades K,1, and 2 💙 Erin

Field Day is Coming – Volunteers Needed!

We’re gearing up for one of the most exciting days of the year—Kegonsa Field Day! This fun-filled event will take place on June 6th, and we’d love for our families to be a part of the action.

There are two separate volunteer sign-ups: one for Grades K–2 and another for Grades 3–5. We’re looking for volunteers to help run activity stations while cheering on students to help make this day unforgettable. No experience needed—just bring your energy and enthusiasm as all instructions will be provided by school staff!

As a bonus, our Family Picnic will also take place on Field Day, so it’s a perfect opportunity to spend some time at school and enjoy the day with your child. More information on the Family Picnic is coming soon!

K- 2 Sign Up Link
3–5 Sign-Up Link

Thank you for helping us make this day amazing for our students!

The weather is spectacular for recess

News from PE

We’re starting an exciting part in Physical Education! Here’s what your students are doing in PE this month:

Grades 3–5: Biking Unit
Students in grades 3 through 5 are learning the basics of safe biking. We’re focusing on:

Helmet safety and proper bike fit
Basic riding skills and balance
Navigating turns and stopping safely
Understanding biking rules and signals

Grades K–2: Volleyball Fundamentals
Our younger students are having fun learning volleyball basics! At this level, we’re working on:

Hand-eye coordination
Underhand tossing and catching
Moving to the ball and working with a partner
Learning the spirit of teamwork and cooperation

We keep activities fun, engaging, and developmentally appropriate for all skill levels.

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 Ismael (2nd)

New Electronic Background Check Process for Chaperones

People interesting in being a class chaperone for offsite trips may now submit background checks electronically themselves. Please click here to review our updated web page which contains the new submission link.