South Park Middle School
Newsletter November
IN THIS ISSUE
- South Park Mission Statement
- School Funding Requests on Nov. 3 Ballot
- The Giving Tree
- Progress Reports
- Parent Teacher Conferences
- Model 4: Virtual Learning
- Infinite Campus Messenger
- In Need of Assistance?
- School Breakfast/Lunch Program
- Notice of Surveillance, American Disabilities Accommodations and Non-Discrimination Statement
- School Safety/ Where to Drop Off and Pick Up
- Whom Do I Contact?
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.
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.
School Funding Requests on Nov. 3 Ballot
The Oshkosh Area School District has two school funding requests on the Nov. 3 ballot:
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Q1: renew existing funds for school operations
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Q2: invest capital funds to improve district school buildings
If voters approve Q1, funds would support academic programs, technology for learning and student support services - with no tax increase.
If voters approve Q2, funds would be invested in our school buildings to improve safety and accessibility, provide more flexible learning spaces, address building maintenance needs and create more cost-effective schools.
Learn more at www.oshkosh.k12.wi.us/referendum.
The Giving Tree
The Giving Tree is alive at South Park Middle School even while we are currently learning in Model 4. We have students in our school community that are in need during the holiday season. If you are interested in helping those students in need, please reach out to Heather Wolters, School Counselor at heather.wolters@oshkosh.k12.
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.
Parent/Teacher Conferences Nov. 10 & 19 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Parent/Teacher Conferences are approaching. They will be held on November 10 and November 19 both days from 4:00 - 7:00 pm. We believe that this time with you, your child, and the teacher is one of the most important ways you can work together as a team to have your child be successful even in a virtual environment.
Conferences will be held virtually due to COVID 19. In order to sign up for a conference with one or more of your child's teachers, please go to: https://ptcfast.com/schools/South_Park_Middle_School.
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Your knowledge of your child at home and the teacher's insights into the virtual classroom will help develop a plan for your child to be successful moving forward. Teachers are looking forward to seeing you on November 10 and 19!
LEARN MORE:
- OASD Update 11.09.20- Staying Virtual Until January 2021; CHANGE
- OASD 11.02.20- eAcademy Mid-year Transition Period
- OASD 11.09.20- New Information on Free School Meals
- Model 4: Virtual Learning. Plan and Expectations for Secondary Students and Families
- Instructions on Taking Attendance in IC
- Canvas Parent Observer Instructions
Students should be sure they are checking in using IC for attendance each day virtually. Remember to contact the attendance office if your child is unable to participate in Virtual Learning on any given day.
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.
School Breakfast/Lunch Program
As announced on September 2, meals will be provided to all OASD students- as well as anyone 18 years old and younger- at no cost. The FREE school meals will be available until December 31, 2020 (or until federal funding is depleted).
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?
