Oaklawn Elementary School
September 13, 2023 Newsletter
Future Dates (Link to Website Calendar)
Sept. 15 - Dental Bus Forms Due
Sept. 18 - PTO Meeting, 6pm (Virtual) Google Meet Link
Sept. 18 - Licorice Fundraiser starts
Sept. 22 - No School
Sept. 25 - Culver's Dine and Donate (Westowne Location)
Sept. 29 - School Picture Day (Link to purchase)
All Weather Clothing Reminder
We are having an increasing number of students asking the office if they can borrow a sweatshirt or coat to wear out to recess. Please make sure that your child has a coat or sweatshirt everyday at school. All students will be outside for recess unless it is raining.
Parking Drop Off and Pick Up
A reminder to families to always check for parking signs when dropping off and picking up your child from school. The area by the playground on Linwood Av is for bus parking only. Cars should not be using that area as a drop off in the morning. We have placed orange cones in the street on Viola Av where there is NO Parking/No Stopping/No Standing. This means NO cars should ever be in these areas between 7:00am and 3:00pm. Please, please, please make sure you are not letting your children off in the "coned" area even if the cones are not there, we need families to know that they can not use that area. We also wanted to remind families that the drop off time at Oaklawn is 7:25am. We do not have a supervisor present until that time for students to turn to if any issues arise. Also remember that if you want to use the parking lot to drop your child off, you MUST park in a space. The driving lane must remain clear so other cars can come and go. Please utilize the drop off zone on Viola St. next to the school building.
Volunteer Application Process
We appreciate your willingness to volunteer your time. Please note that a volunteer application only needs to be completed one time per school year, regardless if you want to volunteer in multiple schools. If you are selected to volunteer, please let the school secretary know that you have submitted your criminal background check authorization at the link provided below. If you have any questions about your criminal background check, or its status, please work directly with the school you would like to volunteer with.
By completing and submitting this form you agree to the following statement:
I authorize the Oshkosh Area School District to conduct a full and complete criminal background check. I understand that any misrepresentation on this statement may result in immediate disqualification for any volunteer service within the Oshkosh Area School District. I understand that the District reserves the right to decline permission to serve as a volunteer. I hereby release the District and its employees and agents, and providers of information from any liability related to furnishing and receiving information related to arrests and convictions or other offenses.
Recess Milk - Negative Food Service Balance
Reminder to families-We have had some families question why their child's balance is negative. Lunch and Breakfast are free to all students. This means an entire meal, not just a milk. If your family qualifies for the free/reduced meals program then your child can also have a free recess milk. If you do not qualify recess milk is 40¢ a day. When you log into your parent portal the home page shows your child's Food Service Balance. Please make sure you are putting money in this account so your child can have recess milk.
IMPORTANT-This balance will follow your child from school to school so any positive (or negative) balances will move on to middle and high school. If you have questions or concerns please call the office.
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Food Service News
FREE AND REDUCED MEAL APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR
are available online on the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Look under the "More" tab in the menu and look for "Meal Benefits". Forms were also mailed out in the US mail to all households in mid-July. Please return your completed application to the Food Services Office, Oshkosh West High School, 375 N. Eagle St., Oshkosh, WI 54902, or the Elementary School Office your child attends on or before the first day of school.
HAVE LUNCH WITH YOUR CHILD All Elementary Schools and the Food Services
Department invites parents of school-age children to have lunch with their child any
school day. Please let the school office know in advance so we can make sure a lunch
gets ordered for you. You may bring money with you to pay for the meal or the adult
lunch can be charged to your students Food Service Account.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT
The food service department is seeking individuals to work for our department serving
breakfast and / or lunch. The majority of these positions available are 1.5 - 2 hours in
length and are during the breakfast and lunch service time, which varies with the school.
Opportunities for longer shifts and additional hours may also be available. Please see
the WECAN at https://wecan.education.wisc.edu website for employment opportunities
along with applying for positions within the Food Service Department.
PTO
PTO Meeting (Virtual)
September 18, 2023, 6pm (Agenda) Google Meet Info
November 13, 2023, 6pm
February 4, 2024, 6pm
April 8, 2024, 6pm
PTO 2023-24 Events
- Licorice Fundraiser - September
- Culver's Dine and Donate - September 25
- Apparel Sale - September
- Fall Book Fair - October 16-20
- McTeacher Night - Dine and Donate - October 23
- Halloween Dance - October 26
- Santa Literacy Night - December 18
- Candy Bar Fundraiser - January
- Movie Night - February 8
- Kringle Fundraiser - February
- Spring Book Fair and Literacy Night - April 22-26
- Teacher Appreciation - May 6-10
- Dig in for Donuts - May 17
- Kona Ice Celebration - Last day of school
2022-2023 PTO Leadership Team
Co-Chairman - Cassandra Running
Co-Chairman - Samm Pamperin
Mr. Scott J: Principal 920-424-0170 or scott.johanknecht@oshkosh.k12.wi.us
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OaklawnOwlPTO
23-24 Supply List
Please click on the following link to view the supply lists for the 2023-24 school year! Link