Kegonsa Family Newsletter

A HUGE thank you for making Kegonsa such a welcoming place. We had an incredible 95% attendance at our winter family conferences! 🌟 It was heartwarming to see so many families in the building, connecting with our staff and engaging in meaningful conversations about their child's progress. Your involvement truly makes a difference!

Erin

My name is Jeff and I've lived in Stoughton all of my life. I'm the youngest of 12 kids in my family. Our family has 6 boys and 6 girls. I have married my wife, Kim, for almost 34 years. We have 2 grown sons, Gregory age 31, married to Gretchen with 2 sons, Logan age 2 1/2, and Mason 6 months old, Conner age 21, and girlfriend, Sydney, who still lives at home and works for Edgerton Contractors. We have 3 pets, a black Lab named Wego and 2 cats, Millie and Kitkat.

As a kindergarten student, I started my education at Kegonsa in 1967 and graduated from SHS in 1980. I enjoy classic cars and have a 1965 Dodge Coronet which I like to race occasionally. I also like snowmobiling. I enjoy spending time outdoors and with my family.

This week, we celebrate the invaluable contributions of our School Social Worker, Kayla McDermot. Kayla's dedication and compassion have touched so many students and families at Kegonsa. We are immensely grateful for her tireless efforts in promoting well-being and fostering a positive learning environment.

Thank you, Kayla, for all that you do!

#MakingADifference

We're proud to celebrate the incredible service and impact of AmeriCorps members across the country and right here at Kegonsa. Ms. Lawrence and Ms. Sorenson work with students everyday to help with their reading skills. We are so thankful for your dedication and commitment to building a stronger, more resilient America! #AmeriCorpsWeek #Service #CommunityImpact

We are highlighting three events in March: Women’s History Month; World Day of Muslim Culture, Peace, Dialogue, and Film (March 11) and International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (March 21). The LMS team has compiled the following resources for your review with your children during the month of March. Resources are sorted in two parts: 1. Elementary students and 2. Middle & high school students.

Third graders have been studying immigration in their Wit & Wisdom unit. To help build background knowledge and build community connections, we invited local people to share their own personal immigration story. Since May, 2022 Stoughton Resettlement has resettled 15 families and 2 individuals in Stoughton. Our students were lucky enough to meet one of those families. A huge thank you to Katya and her daughter for joining our classroom. Our students are looking forward to seeing you out and about in Stoughton!

Spring into some new Stoughton Swag with NEW Spring Styles, NEW Colors, and NEW No Shipping Shop Days! 🌸🌱 Shop online now or place your order between March 4-17th for no shipping and items delivered to your school of choice. 10% of all orders are donated to SASD bases fundraisers!

1. MAP OUT A SCHEDULE - REVIEW EVENING/MORNING VISUAL SCHEDULES
2. HAVE A DISCUSSION AROUND WHY GETTING TO SCHOOL ON TIME IS IMPORTANT
3. CHOOSE OUTFITS THE NIGHT BEFORE - FIND SHOES & BACKPACK THE NIGHT BEFORE
4. LIMIT DISTRACTIONS IN THE MORNING (TV, PHONES, TABLETS, ETC.)
5. SPEED THING UP WITH MUSIC! MAKE IT A GAME - WHO CAN GET READY THE FASTEST?
6. WHAT CAN BE DONE IN THE CAR - HAIR? BREAKFAST?
7. WAKE UP EARLIER IF NEEDED (NEED AN ALARM CLOCK?)
8. ESTABLISH AN EVENING ROUTINE AND GO TO BED ON TIME

The Stoughton Area School District is excited to announce the launch of the Stoughton Alumni Association. This is a free community networking online platform bringing alumni, parents, staff, students, and community partners together, helping us reconnect and celebrate our stories.

We need your input! Help us strengthen the alumni and school community network to better serve you - fill out our online survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/stoughtonalumni

SASD students in grades 5-12 will have the opportunity to participate in the School Perceptions Student Life Survey. The survey is designed to measure a student’s engagement at school. It will provide our district with answers to important questions, such as:

• What practices and policies help our students learn, and what barriers are in the way?

• Do students feel supported?

• What could be done to increase student involvement, both in and out of the classroom?

Students will receive the survey by email and our staff will provide an opportunity for students to take the survey during the school day. The survey is online and takes approx. 10 minutes to complete. Once the survey is done, District and school leaders will receive a summary report that will provide valuable insight into areas of strength and the next steps for improvements in the quality of our students’ experiences. The student survey window is from March 4 until March 25.

The survey is not a test, and students’ grades will not be affected by their responses or participation. If you consent for your student to participate in this screening no action is needed. If you do not consent, please contact your child’s building principal no later than January 25.

Are you interested in earning some additional income while supporting our staff and students at SASD? Consider subbing! All education levels are invited to apply at: ESS-SASD APPLY. Or reach out to Lauren Amburn at 608.607.7326 or lamburn@ess.com.

Don't forget to order your school yearbook. Order now, so you won't forget! Kids love them.

Click here to order. Our yearbook code is 13444924

Dear Families,

We are entering the spring state testing season. Please click below for more information.

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Upcoming meeting: 2nd Tuesday in March

2nd Semester:

January 26, February 2, February 9, February 16, February 23, February 29, March 8

Ms. Conrad, Principal (877-5201)

Mrs. Sannes, Dean of Students (208-3468)

Mrs. Southern, Admin Assistant (877-5202)

Mr. Schultz, School Counselor (877-5229)

Mrs. McDermot, School Social Worker (440-0270)

Mrs. Menon, School Psychologist

Mrs. Hart Health Assistant (877-5204)

Email: erin.conrad@stoughton.k12.wi.us
Website: http://www.stoughton.k12.wi.us/page.cfm?p=619
Location: Kegonsa Elementary School, Vernon Street, Stoughton, WI, United States
Phone: 608-877-5202
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stoughtonschools/
Twitter: @WeAreStoughton