Kegonsa Family Newsletter

2024 - 2025

February 14, 2025

Greetings Families,

What an amazing week at Kegonsa! We kicked things off by celebrating our incredible bus drivers—we appreciate their dedication and the positive impact they have on our students every single day. Kindergarten and fourth grade enjoyed their field trips, and the weather cooperated (yay!). To top it off, last night’s Game Night was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who joined in—I saw some kiddos heading home with some sweet prizes!

Back to School Planning for 2025-26 has begun. Note the following key dates below:

Grades 6-12 Onsite Registration will be Wednesday, August 13th and Tuesday, August 19th
Grades K-5 Conferences will be Wednesday, August 27th

Looking ahead, we have another fun-filled week coming up. Our second graders head out on a field trip Thursday, and third grade gets their turn on Friday. And brace yourselves—we’re in for another boatload of snow tonight! Hopefully, everyone gets a chance to enjoy some time outdoors.

Have a fun and safe weekend! 💙 Erin

🚌 We love our bus drivers! 🚌

On Monday, we had the privilege of celebrating the amazing bus drivers who safely transport our students every day. These dedicated professionals are the first and last friendly faces many students see each school day, and we’re incredibly grateful for their hard work, patience, and commitment. Their efforts don’t go unnoticed, and we appreciate all they do to keep our students safe and on the move. If you see one of our fantastic drivers this week, be sure to give them a well-deserved thank you!

💕 We heART art 💕

Order your Kegonsa Elementary yearbook today!

The 2024-2025 Kegonsa Elementary School yearbook is now available!

Distribution will happen during the last week of the school year.

You can order from Lifetouch now until April 6th. Here is the link: https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob

Our Yearbook ID: 13444925. They are $10 each.

📚 Kegonsa Literati Book Fair 📚

The Literati Story Arcade Book Fair is coming to Kegonsa on [February 19–27]! Families are specially invited to visit the fair during [Parent Teacher Conferences] on [Wednesday, February 26] from [4:00 to 8:00] and [ Thursday, February 27] from [12:00 to 8:00]. Every purchase supports our school!

Our online fair is OPEN until the end of our school book fair. Visit the QR code or URL below to find online favorites like Dog Man and The Baby-Sitters Club, as well as educational games, STEM kits, puzzles, gift cards, and more! Get started on your (or your teacher’s!) digital Wishlist today.

https://literati.com/store/?school=kegonsa-elementary-school-stoughton-wi

Help Graduating Seniors Earn Scholarships – Donate Blood at Stoughton High!

Looking for a meaningful way to give back? Donate blood at the Stoughton High School Auditorium on February 19th (8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.) and help our graduating seniors earn scholarships! Your contribution makes a difference in multiple lives. Sign up today at rcblood.org/flurry or come as a walk-in. Enjoy refreshments on us!

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 Evan (5th), Mya (4th), Alton (3rd) 🥳

Antiracism Project: Educating for Equity, February Resources

For February, based on our Antiracist Media Resources Plan, we are highlighting Black History Month and Chinese New Year!

These are a few resources:

Virtual Library ~ Black History Month

PBS Wisconsin Resources

Chinese New Year Activities

Celebrate Lunar New Year: 3 Fun and Easy Crafts for Kids

Also, Kids Discover has made all Black History Month resources on Kids Discover Online entirely free for the month of February 2025. Everything on this page of their website is available to access, with no account required. However, these are login credentials to use:

URL: online.kidsdiscover.com

UN: wils2025

PW: wils2025

Kegonsa 2024-2025 Music Events Schedule

February Breakfast Menu

February Lunch Menu

Get Your Copy of the All-School Picture Today!

Community Music Lessons: For Learners of all Levels

Founded in 1968, the Community Music Lessons program provides college students with valuable experience teaching applied music lessons. Lessons are provided by undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in the School of Music who are overseen by individual faculty members, an experienced graduate coordinator, and a staff supervisor. Lessons are taught on campus in the Humanities Building on the UW–Madison campus.

We offer lessons for all instrumental and voice areas per instructor availability. We are currently only offering lessons for students ages 8 and up. Music instructors are matched with university and community learners interested in beginning or continuing study of an instrument or voice in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Flexible scheduling and performance opportunities with the CML program are an example of the Wisconsin Idea in practice. Click here to register for Spring 2025 lessons.

Please contact Community Music Lessons Coordinator Madison Barrett at cml@music.wisc.edu with any questions.