October Newsletter
October 3rd
Kewaskum Elementary School Vision and Mission Statement
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.
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.
KES Vision of a Learner
At Kewaskum Elementary, we believe every child can grow into a confident, caring, and capable learner. Our Vision of a Learner outlines the important skills and habits that help students succeed in school and in life.
This vision grows with your child from 4K through 5th grade, focusing on eight key areas:
✅ Community Contributors – caring, respectful, and responsible members of their community.
✅ Effective Communicators – share ideas clearly and listen to others.
✅ Creative Problem Solvers – think critically and find solutions.
✅ Resilient Learners – persevere, try new things, and learn from mistakes.
✅ Digital Citizens – use technology responsibly.
✅ Healthy Individuals – practice self-care, good habits, and balance.
✅ Responsible Collaborators – work well with peers and adults.
✅ Future Focused – set goals and dream big.
Question for the Monthly Focus
October – Resilient Learners
Students learn how to keep trying when things feel hard.
Ask your child:
What mistake helped you learn something new?
Can you tell me about a time you kept trying even when it was tricky?
What’s something new you want to practice, even if it feels hard at first?
News from the KES Library
I’m Jenni Frank, the library paraprofessional here at Kewaskum Elementary, and I’m so excited to share the love of reading with your children this year!
Each week, your child will get to visit our library to check out new books. To help keep those books in tip-top shape, please tuck a plastic bag into your child’s backpack. It’s a simple way to protect library books from leaky water bottles, lunchbox mishaps, and those sneaky snack crumbs.
Also, a quick reminder: books and snacks don't mix! Please help your reader remember to keep food and drinks away from their books at home.
Thank you so much for your help in keeping our library books clean, dry, and ready for the next reader. If you ever have any questions, feel free to reach out:
📧 jfrank@kewaskumschools.org
Happy Reading!
–Mrs. Frank 📖
Raptor System
We would like to thank our parents and guardians for their patience when using the Raptor system to sign into school. We also appreciate those who complete the check-in process through the app prior to field trips, as it helps ensure an efficient and smooth experience for everyone.
Coffee with KES Leadership
Please join us on Thursday, October 9th for an opportunity for the KES Leadership to gain feedback from you about how we can better serve our families. If are not able to join us next Thursday there will be other opportunities in the school year for Coffee with KES Leadership.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Information regarding sign-up for Parent-Teacher Conferences will be shared with families soon. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to connect with your child’s teacher and discuss their progress.
Conference dates are as follows:
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Wednesday, October 29 from 4:00–8:00 PM
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Thursday, October 30 from 8:00–10:00 AM
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Thursday, November 6 from 4:00–6:00 PM
Details and the sign-up link will be sent out in the coming days.
PTO Upcoming Events
Clubs Choice Pickup
Thank you to everyone who helped with this fundraiser. This is a quick reminder that pickup for your Clubs Choice will be on October 23rd from 3:45 to 5:30 in the cafeteria at KES.
Trunk or Treat
We are having our Trunk and Treat on October 24th from 6:00-7:00. We are looking for a few more trunks for this event. Please think about decorating a trunk. This is a great time for all that participate in this event.
McTeacher Night
Come to the McDonalds in Kewaskum on Tuesday, October 28th and have a teacher bring your food. A part of the sales will be donated to the KES PTO from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A great reason to let someone else do the cooking that night.
Upcoming Events
Important Dates
October
Thursday, October 9:Coffee with KES Leadership(8:30-9:15 AM)
Thursday, October 23: 5th grade field trip to Milwaukee Symphony and Art Museum
Thursday, October 23: PTO Fundraiser-Clubs Choice pickup(3:45-5:30 PM)
Friday, October 24: PTO Trunk or Treat(6:00-7:00 PM)
Monday, October 27: Picture Re-Take in the morning
Tuesday, October 28: McTeacher Night (4-7 PM)
Wednesday, October 29: Parent-Teacher Conferences(4-8 PM)
Thursday, October 30: No school, Parent-Teacher Conferences 8-10 AM
Friday, October 31: No school
November
Thursday, November 6: Parent-Teacher Conferences(4-6 PM)
Wednesday, November 26-November 28: No School