October 2022 Newsletter

IN THIS ISSUE

  • South Park Mission Statement 
  • Fall Dance and Activity Night
  • New Item Drop Off Procedure
  • South Park Communications Folder
  • Picture Days Save the Date
  • 7th Grade Incentive
  • South Park/Navy Collaboration
  • Scholastic Book Fair Flyer
  • Food Service Information for 2022-23 School Year
  • Weekly Bulletins
  • Student Handbook
  • Food Service Positions
  • Progress Reports
  • Infinite Campus Messenger
  • GoGuardian Parent
  • Moving?
  • 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

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.  

 

Picture Retake is Wednesday, October 12th

Important Information HERE PDF Order Form HERE Online Prepay Link HERE

Hand drawn a сute photo camera and the inscription "Say CHEESE" in...

Attention All Parents & Guardians

There is an updated procedure when dropping something off for your student(s) in the South Park Office. For additional security, when buzzed in at the front door, please drop any and all items off on the table outside of the office door and put a post it note on it with your child's name and grade level. We will make sure your student(s) get the item(s) as soon as possible.

Thank you for your cooperation.

We strive to have a direct line of communication with our school families. Please check out our Google Drive Folder "South Park Communications" for any and all important information about upcoming events, parent forms, etc. 

For any additional questions please contact our office at 920.424.0431

7th Grade Incentive: Donations Needed

Hello, we are excited to announce that we will be introducing our incentive program for 7th grade. The program asks that students are turning in work on time and have no missing assignments. As we navigate this new process, we are in need of pumpkins to allow this program to blossom. This will be an opportunity for those who are always doing what is right, and feel acknowledged.

Any and all donations will be greatly appreciated! 

Thousands of Free Pumpkin Clip Art and Images

South Park Navy Collaborative Project

Click on the link above to view the collaborative project with Mr. Jischke's classes.

 

 

Food Service Information for the 2022-23 School Year

FREE AND REDUCED MEAL APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR will be available online on the Infinite Campus Parent Portal in mid-July and will also be 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 Middle School Office your child attends on or before the first day of school.

A LA CARTE SERVICE AT THE MIDDLE SCHOOLS is available to all students who have money in their food account or cash along to pay at the registers.  A la carte items are NOT included with the  meals and must be purchased using their Food Service Account (if there is money in their account) or with cash at the register. A la carte items include but are not limited to chips, juice drinks, ice cream, cookies, and PB & J uncrustables.  Extra entrees would be included as an a la carte item. (example of an extra entrée would be an extra slice of pizza). All items sold from Food Service follow the nutritional guidelines put forth by the Federal Government.

LIMITED LUNCH SERVICE AT THE MIDDLE SCHOOLS are used when a student is very negative in their lunch account and the family has been notified by Food Service that service will cease if the account isn’t brought current.  If the student doesn’t bring a sack lunch or cash to pay for the lunch the Food Service Department will allow the student to eat a limited lunch.  The limited lunch will consist of 2 pieces of bread and a peanut butter cup (as the entrée) and then will be allowed to have the fruit, veggies and milk offered and the account will get charged accordingly for the limited lunch.  They will NOT be able to have their choice of an entrée.

ORDERING LUNCHES AT THE MIDDLE SCHOOLS

Lunches are prepared fresh daily at North and West High Schools and transported to the Middle Schools.  By 9:00 a.m. each day, a count of the number of lunches to be sent is required.  Students eligible for free or reduced price lunches will not automatically have a lunch ordered for them.  They must order a lunch through the school office, weekly is preferred.  If they do not do this, no lunch will be ordered for them and they will not be able to eat.  Students eligible for free lunches who have ordered lunches, then do not eat them even though they are in school, will not have a lunch ordered for them after the third day.  Arrangements must be made with the school office for future lunches to be ordered.

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.

Please call 424-4936 with any questions.

The Panther Weekly 

Every Friday there will be an updated bulletin for the week ahead. This will include the activities, special events and upcoming events. Make sure to check the "South Park Communications" folder for these updates!

Student Handbook

  • View the Student Handbook HERE

Are You Looking For a Part Time Position?

Food Service may be for you!

Please take a look at THIS for more information.

Progress Reports

Progress reports will be posted at weeks 7 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.

 

GoGuardian - Brandeis Marin

GoGuardian Parent is a phone app that allows parents and guardians to limit Chromebook access outside of school. It also shows the top five websites and if teachers had to manage students on their Chromebook. To set this up, download the app and create an account with your email address that you used when you signed up for Infinite Campus.  Here is a link with directions to install or learn more. Questions should be addressed to GoGuardianParent@oshkosh.k12.wi.us

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?

 

 

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