September 2021 Newsletter

IN THIS ISSUE

South Park Mission Statement
Open House Info
First Day of School
Chromebooks
School Supply Lists
Moving?
Progress Reports
Infinite Campus Messenger
In Need of Assistance?
Essential OASD information
School Safety/ Where to Drop Off and Pick Up
Whom Do I Contact?
Specialist Updates & News, Sports, and PTN Information

QUICK LINKS

CONTACT

Oshkosh Area School District 215 S Eagle Street Oshkosh, WI 54902 920.424.0395 info@oshkosh.k12.wi.us

South Park Middle School 1551 Delaware St. Oshkosh, WI 54902

Office Phone 920.424.0431

Attendance Phone 920.424.0431 ext. 2702

Fax 920.424.7513

South Park Mission Statement

At South Park Middle School, education is a continuous transitional experience, which promotes positive intellectual, emotional, social, and physical growth. Students are encouraged to maximize individual potential to function in a diverse society.

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Please remember that you are always welcome at South Park. We want you to take an active role in your child's education. Your involvement in your child’s academics as well as extra-curricular activities will result in their success. If you ever have any questions regarding your child, please call 920-424-0431 to be directed to the appropriate staff member. We are here to help you and your child.

Open House for 6th Grade is 8/24 from 4-6pm.

Open House for 7th & 8th Grade is 8/26 from 4-6pm.

First Day of School is September 1st.

Click here for instructions on how to register your student by september 1st

Reminder that masks are required for all people in all district buildings starting Monday, August 23- Friday, October 1.

Picture Day is Wednesday, September 8th

South Park Middle School Pictures prepay link

Pdf version of South Park picture order form

Print the PDF version and turn into the office by Sept. 8th if you choose not to prepay online

Chromebooks

Students will receive Chromebooks on the first day of school.

Students should bring it fully charged to school daily.
It should remain in the case at all times.
Chromebooks should remain free of personalization.
Students are responsible for the general care of the Chromebook and are responsible for the ethical & education use of it. (see OASD Student/Parent Handbook for more information)
Chromebook replacement if lost is $300. Chromebook chargers are $25 to replace.

School Supply Lists

School supply lists can be found here or in your local stores.

Progress Reports

Progress reports will be posted at weeks 5,10, and 15 of the semester. An email will be sent to tell you the grades have been posted since the district has gone paperless. Just as grades are dependent on the requirements in the classroom, progress report marks are too. If you have any questions about the progress of your child, please contact your child's teacher.

Infinite Campus Messenger

One of the benefits of our student information system, Infinite Campus, is the messenger program. Through the Parent Portal Inbox, via Email, Voice, and/or Text. in order to save paper, we will be emailing the link to the South Park Newsletter with a target date of the first of every month. Please check to see that your current email is listed in your contact information on the Portal. There may be times when we send out a message via phone or text as well, so it is important that we have current contact information in our system.

Are You or Someone You Know in Need of Assistance?

If you or someone you know is in need of assistance in one of the areas below, please contact Jodi Gunckel or Heather Wolters for specific organizations and phone numbers in the areas you need assistance.

Child Care/Day Care, Clothing Assistance, Employment Resources/Job Search, Energy Assistance, Financial Assistance, Food Assistance, Health Care/Mental Health, Home Repair, Housing Options & Respite, Information & Referral, Labor Related Resources, Legal Services- Mediation, Personal and Family Concerns, Refugee and Immigrant Services, Transportation, Veteran Services, Work-Related Services for the Disabled.

Having Difficulty Finding the Resources You Need?

To connect to community service, help is just 3 digits away. United Way 211 provides easy access to health and human services.

Dial 2-1-1 OR 1-800-924-5514 for help with information about food resources, counseling, employment, health care, child care, support groups, housing, clothing, after school programs, or legal aid.

It's FREE, confidential, and available 24/7.

Questions, Suggestions, Concerns

At South Park Middle School we are dedicated to providing the best educational program possible for our students. Should something occur that you have a question about or are unhappy about, please give your child's teacher a call first. If you are unable to resolve the issue call me at 424-1228 ext. 2703 so that we can work together to address your need. If you have a concern that you have been unable to resolve with me, you may call Dr. Andrew Jones, Director of Administration, at 424-0100. He will help you address your concern and/or connect you with others who can help.

Notice of Surveillance

South Park Middle School is using video surveillance/electronic monitoring to observe, monitor, and/or record the behavior and activity of all personal on school property or grounds, or participating in school functions

American Disabilities Accommodations

Upon request, reasonable auxiliary aids and services will be provided to individuals with disabilities. If assistance is required, please provide advance notice by calling the school office at 920.424.0431.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Oshkosh Area School District, including all school buildings/sites/programs, does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, ancestry, orientation, or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability. Therefore, no student shall be excluded from participation in any curricular, extracurricular, student services, recreational or other program or activity. When separation by sex in education activities is appropriate for health and/or safety reasons, equal educational opportunities shall be provided for both sexes.

School Safety/Where to Drop Off/Pick Up During the Day

For safety reasons, all entrances are locked. A "buzz in" system is located at Door #1. If you need to drop off something or pick something up or drop off/pick up a child, please do so at Door #1.

Whom Should I Contact?

We hope these listings will assist you in getting your issues dealt with directly and efficiently. Go to the following link: Whom Should I Contact?

Specialist Updates and News

Art News

Guidance Office

Signs of Suicide (SOS)

September is National Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month. Signs of Suicide (SOS) is a curriculum designed for students to learn the risk factors and warning signs of depression and suicide, and more importantly, what to do when they recognize such concerns. Our district has adopted this curriculum for students in grades 6-12. All 6th grade students will receive a comprehensive SOS lesson from their school counselor. Students in grades 7 will receive a follow up lesson in Health Class, and grade 8 will receive a follow up lesson in a class designated by the Principal. In the same manner, all freshmen students will participate in a SOS lesson during their health class. A brief follow up lesson/annual review will occur during homerooms in grades 10, 11, and 12. Much like our students participate in ALICE training each year, they need to be equipped with how to proceed if they notice a peer in a crisis situation. For more information on the information students will receive in this lesson, please visit: Signs of Suicide (SOS) ACT Parent/Guardian Information

Food Pantry

Food Service & Menus

OASD meal menus and nutritional information are available on the District's Nutrislice Website or by downloading the Nutrislice App on your smartphone.

Menus are available for each OASD school. Additionally, a “Virtual Meal Menu” is available within the school menu listing. This menu also applies to the meals provided at our OASD community meal distribution sites. Menus are subject to change due to availability of products.

Lunch Service at the Middle Schools 2021-22

Media News

Students will receive CHROMEBOOKS on the first day of school

Students should bring it fully charged to school daily.

It should remain in the case at all times.

Chromebooks should remain free of personalization.

Students are responsible for the general care of the Chromebook and are responsible for the ethical & education use of it. (see OASD Student/Parent Handbook for more information)

Chromebook replacement if lost is $300. Chromebook chargers are $25 to replace.

We are sensitive to having appropriate reading material in the library. That said, what is considered “appropriate” may vary from one parent to another. Please be aware that the selections in the library, just like any public library, range from elementary to high school level reading material. We don’t assume all books will fit all students, but we are confident that each student will find good fit books! We ask parents to remain aware throughout the school year of the books their child has chosen to read, and assist them in gauging appropriateness. If you are a parent and do NOT want your child to have young adult books available for them to check out, please complete this google form. Young adult books are books written both about and (primarily) for teenagers. These books are all concerned with coming-of-age themes like navigating conflicts with authority, first serious romantic relationships, mortality, suicide, or abuse are also common.

Reading for pleasure has many benefits. According to Common Sense Media, “It builds vocabulary and improves reading comprehension, writing, spelling, grammar, and knowledge of the world. It also boosts test scores.” Check out some of the media center books here.

Access at Home to Databases

Our school has access to a variety of eBooks (electronic books), digital audiobooks, and online magazines that can be read on any device with an internet connection (including Chromebooks and smartphones). These eBooks and online magazines can be read any time of the day, any day of the year!