Farmington Elementary Newsletter

Hello Farmington Families,

This month kicks off our Forward testing for our 3rd-5th grades. Please see the section below for specific dates your child's classroom will be testing. Whether administering the Forward test, iReady assessments, spelling test, or any other sample of student learning-our goal at FES is to create a predictable and comfortable testing environment for students.

We want students to feel their best because confident students have a better chance at showing us what they know, which allows us to use the information to plan and prepare student learning opportunities that help students succeed. If a child seems anxious or nervous about testing we listen to them, help familiarize them with the elements and features of the platform and reassure them that they are strong, smart kids who can tackle challenging things!

Take Care,

Angie Petersen

apetersen@kewaskumschools.org

262-626-3102

Farmington Principal

District Assessment Coordinator

If you need help getting winter jackets, hats, mittens or snowpants for your child(ren) please reach out to Mrs. Klenner.

The Kewaskum School District is hosting an informational event on Tuesday, April 8th at the Kewaskum High School auditorium from 6-7:30pm. We will be sharing information on the topic of Digital Safety & Responsibility relating to our youth. Please consider joining us!

During this event we will:

• view the movie, Screenagers
• allow for group discussion to talk about concerns regarding our youth in our digital age
• offer informational materials related to digital safety
• offer informational materials to promote various summer community activities/opportunities for youth

Yearbook ordering closes today, 3/7/25. If you still need to order, this flyer has all the information you need: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGZqWkve8M/cT5cUItPDHOtAYovG0T7Qw/view?utm_content=DAGZqWkve8M&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h1c10440fb6

Trimester 2 report cards are going to be coming home on March 19th. Beginning with this set of report cards, elementary report cards will be available through Skyward, AND they will be sent in paper copies in report card envelopes. We are hoping that a change in format will make the report cards more accessible to families.

When you get the paper copy of your child's report card, please review it with them, sign the envelope and return the signed, empty envelope to your child's teacher by Wednesday, the 26th.

Spring conferences are held on March 13th from 4-6pm. Unlike fall conferences, this round is usually by teacher request. Please reach out to your child's teacher if you would like to meet on the 13th but haven't heard from the teacher.

This year, our 3rd, 4th and 5th graders will participate in the statewide Forward testing the following days:

• 3rd and 5th Grade: April 2, 3, 8-10 (ELA and Math)
• 4th Grade: March 19, 20, April 1-4, 8-10 (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies)

Please keep this in mind as you schedule appointments and let your child(ren)'s teacher know as soon as possible if your child will be absent during this testing window. Testing may be held outside of these dates for make-up testing or accommodations.

From Mrs. Skelton (KMS Principal):

If you have a rising 6th grader for the 2025-2026 school year, we’ve got you covered!

Join us for Incoming 6th Grade Parent Night at Kewaskum Middle School on April 28 from 5:30-6:30 PM to get the inside scoop on what to expect in middle school—from lockers to schedules, new opportunities, and everything in between. We’ll help make the transition smooth and exciting for both you and your student!

Please share with friends and family of rising 6th graders!

Please join us on Tuesday, March 11th at 6:30pm in the STEAM lab for the next PTO meeting. Due to a schedule conflict, there will be no April meeting.

Save the Date! McTeacher Night is Tuesday, April 1st 4-7pm at the Kewaskum McDonalds. Grab some dinner and see your favorite FES staff members!

Some lucky students won a new book during Farmington's Read Across America celebration March 2-6! Thank you to our generous PTO for making this possible!

6: End of Trimester 2

7: Professional Development-no school for students

11: PTO Meeting, STEAM Lab, 6:30

13: Parent Teacher Conferences 4pm-6pm by teacher appointment, School Board Meeting, KHS Library 6:00

17: St Patrick's Day!

19: Report Cards sent home

24-28: Spring Break, no school

District and School Calendar-Click on tabs at the bottom to switch between calendars.

Is your child too sick to come to school? Does your child have a medical appointment? Are you taking a planned vacation? We want your child to be at school as much as possible, but we know that things come up. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

• Parents have up to 10 days each year to call your child in absent to school, and be considered excused days.
• If you know your child will be out of school, please let us know as soon as possible.
• If your child has a medical or dental appointment, ask for a school excuse after the appointment and have your child bring it to school as soon as possible. If we have the written medical excuse, the absence doesn't count towards the 10 parentally excused days.
• We have automated letters that are sent out at 5 days absent and 10 days absent. If you think you've received a letter in error-please reach out to Mrs. Petersen or Mrs. Seiser.
• If your child has over 10 days of absence during the school year, Mrs. Petersen will be in contact to set up a time to talk about what we can do to positively impact your child's attendance.

Our school day begins at 8:55 and ends at 3:45. Our building doors will be open to students at 8:45am. At the end of the day students will begin to be released to the busses and adults who pick up at 3:40pm.

Any time adults volunteer to work with our students, whether in the building or on a field trip, we must have a completed background check. To complete the background check, please click on this link: ADULT APPLICATION

For future reference, you can find the link on our webpage: kewaskumschools.org >parents>volunteer>ADULT APPLICATION

Each family has been assigned a number to help with the efficiency of pick-ups. Cards will be handed out to most families at Open House with the student's last name and the family number on the card. If you need another card, please contact Mrs. Seiser. You can replicate the information on your own piece of paper, making sure the number and last name are large enough to be visible from 5 to 6 feet from your vehicle.

When you're in the vehicle line, please pull as far forward as possible-this allows us to get more vehicles off of the road.

If you will be dropping off your child(ren) for school, please enter the pick-up/drop-off loop, and stay in the right lane. The first vehicle in the line should pull up to the end of the sidewalk. All students should stay in the vehicles they arrive in until the building doors open at 8:45. The playground will not be available for use before school.

If you will be picking up your child(ren) at the end of the day, please park in the right lane of the Pick Up/Drop Off area. stay in your vehicle, and have your card visible. The first car in the line should park at the end of the sidewalk on the right hand side. A staff member will come out read the cards, and send that information into the building. Next, those students will come out, load their cars, and a group of cars will be waved to leave. Then, all cars will pull as far forward as they can, and we will repeat the process. If everyone follows the same protocols the line will be efficient and most importantly, it will be a safe way to dismiss all students. Students will begin to be dismissed to vehicles at 3:40.

So, what can you do if you arrive and the pick up/drop off loop is full during pick-up at the end of the day?

• You could choose to park in the visitor's lot and walk to the front door with your family number to pick up your child.
• You could choose to drive around the block and come back at a later time.
• You could choose to plan to come to pick up your child anytime after 3:46 (by this time our first two sections of vehicles have been dismissed and there typically is no longer a line).
• You could choose to wait on the road-again, we are hoping vehicles only wait on the east shoulder of the road, (the side closest to the building) to create more space for traveling vehicles on the road.

**These routines may change during the year if we find the current procedures do not fit our school needs. Any changes will be communicated to you through a newsletter/Skyward message.**

If you have a child entering our 4k program, and would like that child to take our shuttle bus that takes students that arrive at FES to KES in the morning, please contact the Johnson Bus company for more information.

If you have any other bussing questions or requests, or if your bussing needs have changed, please contact the Terminal Manager: Lori Heisler at lheisler@johnsonschoolbus.com or (262) 626-4414.

As it was last year, breakfast is offered for purchase each school day. If you do not want your child to have the option to purchase breakfast, please let our building secretary, Mrs. Seiser know through email or a phone call. We recommend that you check in on your e-funds balance from time to time to stay aware of any charges that are being made to your account.

Children's Hospital of Wisconsin recently opened the Craig Yabuki Mental Health Walk-in-Clinic for children ages 5-18 at their main campus. The clinic runs seven days a week from 3:00 PM- 9:30 PM. More specific information can be found here. If you know of someone in need, please share this information with them.

• FES Elementary School Website
• Breakfast & Lunch Menus (Click on the Farmington Tab)
• Bridges (Math) Math at Home

Email: apetersen@kewaskumschools.org
Website: https://www.kewaskumschools.org/fes/home
Location: 8736 Boltonville Road, Kewaskum, WI, USA
Phone: 262-626-3102