The Weekly Update #4

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.

Each month, every classroom teacher selects one student to nominate for Student of the Month. These students are chosen based on consistent good behavior, strong effort in the classroom, being a positive role model for others, and going above and beyond KES behavior standards. We are proud to recognize students who demonstrate kindness, responsibility, and perseverance each day.

Congratulations to the following students…

March 14 - PTO Adult Night (6:00)

Adults are invited to attend our annual Adult Night at Foundry 45. This year we are excited to offer a Murder Mystery! Advanced tickets are $25 and include entry and dinner. Tickets purchased after February 27th will be $30. This event is open to all adults, the public is welcome so feel free to invite your friends! Email Mrs. Steinert at jsteinert@kewaskumschools.org for tickets.

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.

February – Healthy Individuals

• Students focus on self-care, good habits, and staying active.
  

Ask your child: “What’s one healthy choice you made today?”

Over that last few months we have collected many items in our lost and found. All of the lost and found items have been put on tables. If you see anything that belongs to you please have your child go down and get the item from lost and found.

In later part of March and early April, students in grades 3–8 will participate in the Wisconsin Forward Exam. This statewide assessment measures student progress in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Students in grades 4 and 8 will also take Science, and grade 4 students will take Social Studies.

The Forward Exam is completed online during the school day and is untimed. Staff will support students by providing a calm and structured testing environment.

Families can help by ensuring students get plenty of rest, eat a healthy breakfast, and are encouraged to do their best. Thank you for your support during testing season!

Yearbook sales are open, now until March 15th. Please be sure to order during that time as there will not be extras. There will be no paper order forms sent home or available, ordering is only available online. Please use the following link or visit the school website for ordering and for more information.

25-26 Kewaskum Elementary Yearbook Store Link

February

Tuesday, February 10-PTOCard Making 6-7PM

Wednesday, February 25-4K Enrollment Night 4-5PM

Thursday, February 26-KES Family Learning Night 6-7:30PM

March

Friday, March 6-No School (Staff Professional Development Day)

Saturday, March 14-PTO Adult Night

Wednesday, Thursday 18 & 19-4th Grade Forward Testing

Tues., Wed., Thurs 24-26-Grade 3-5 Forward Testing

Monday, March 30-April 6-No School Spring Break