
KES Family Newsletter
April 1 (Ninth Edition), 2022
MISSION: IGNITING A PASSION FOR LEARNING
Mission: The mission of Kewaskum Elementary School is to develop the whole child by providing a motivating, stimulating, and nurturing environment to build a better future together.
Vision: The vision of the Kewaskum Elementary School is to guide our students to be respectful, compassionate, and responsible individuals who recognize and value their educational journey.
Message from the Principal
The Forward Exam is administered online in the spring of each school year.
- English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics-Grades 3-5
- Social Studies and Science-Grade 4 only
Please encourage your child to get a good night of sleep and that we are proud of their hard work on these exams. If your child is worried about the Foward Exam, the link has suggested strategies to support test anxiety.
PTO updates
May 12 - PTO Fun Run
This event will be our last fundraiser for the school year. We are excited for students to collect pledges and run laps around the school course. The event will take place during the school day. Watch for more detailed information and volunteer opportunities to come in student folders and Skyward emails.
Mental Health Clinic for Children
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.
Jump to Middle School
Hello 5th Grade Parents!
My name is Ms. Kelly. I am a teacher at Kewaskum Middle School. I am here to inform you about the summer school class we offer for incoming 6th graders! My class is called, "Jump Into 6th Grade." During this class, we will jump into the basics of middle school and get your child ready for a successful 6th-grade year. We will explore organizational methods, study skills, team building, as well as learning basic skills needed for middle school. Last year's students thought this class was very beneficial- here is what they had to say:
"This class was beneficial to me because it helped my confidence and made me less nervous and showed me around the school." -Penelope
"After this class, I knew how to open a lock before school started, I knew how to properly write an email, and I knew how to control my time." -Beckett
"You should take it because it helps you stay organized and clean. If you take it you learn how to take notes." -Joel
"I relearned how to use google classroom, met some new people, and learned how to plan for myself." - Sophia
"One I met new friends. Two it helped us open locks. Three we learned our way around the school." -Eli
I hope to see your incoming 6th grade there!
**This is different than Jump to the Middle. Jump to the Middle is a one-day event that is offered in August for incoming 6th graders. Attending both of these opportunities is the best way to prepare your child for middle school!
All Feelings Great and Small
Elementary Transition Update
Friday, March 18th, KES families who will be placed at FES next year were notified. We are working on creating some transition events between now and the end of the school year to help students who will be moving schools as smoothly and successfully as possible. Parents have the option to submit an intradistrict transfer request by May 6. Parents will be notified if their requests will be honored by June 10. Staff who will be transitioning to a new building because of the closure of the i4Learning building have been notified of their preliminary assignment for next year as well.
We continue to update our FAQ as new questions arise. We are also still accepting closed offers for the i4Learning building. At the May Board meeting, there will be a closed session where the Board and their legal counsel will review the offers.
Kiwanis Fishing Clinic
Upcoming Dates
April 14: 6:00 School Board Meeting KHS Library
April 15: No School-Good Friday
April 18: No School-Professional Development Day
April 22: West Bend Children's Theatre at the Silver Lining Arts Center, 12:45 grades K-3
May 2-5: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 3: 6:15 PTO Meeting in the LGI
May 5: KES Talent Show
May 6: No School-Professional Development Day
Resources Links
Shelley Hyde
Email: shyde@kewaskumschools.org
Location: 1415 Bilgo Lane, Kewaskum, WI, USA
Phone: 262-626-3101