Dear Jefferson Families, 

It was wonderful to see so many faces at Recess with Relatives this week. It's the month of May! As we begin to watch all the new growth outdoors, we also get excited about students showing their growth in end of the year assessments at school. In the next two weeks, students in grades 1-5 will take the iReady test in both literacy and math. These assessments are sent home at the end of the school year so that you can see your child's progress. Our goal is for students to have made 100% or more growth and also be in the green grade level band for proficiency. You can help your child at home before the test by ensuring they get a good night's sleep (8-10 hours of sleep). We can't wait to share school-wide progress near the end of the year.

All end of the year events are scheduled and listed at the bottom of the newsletter in the calendar section. We look forward to seeing families for end of the year celebrations! If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out!

Have a wonderful weekend ahead,

~Mrs. Ashton, Principal

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Get Ready for the 2025-26 School Year!

📣 Reminder: Online enrollment for the 2025–2026 school year is due by Sept. 1! Don’t forget to answer the Photo Release question—if left blank, your child won’t appear in the yearbook. Log in and complete today! 📚

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The Oshkosh Area School District’s Annual Student Update (Enrollment/Registration) for returning K-12 students and for new 4K students will take place April 1 - September 1, 2025. Students must be enrolled by September 1. While the deadline is September 1, we encourage you to complete this process as soon as possible to secure your child's spot for the next school year.

Your child’s school for the 2025-2026 school year will be listed in IC. If you have recently moved or if you were involuntarily transferred due to space limitations at your home school, please be sure to check this as it may be different from where your child is currently attending. 

This annual enrollment process is mandatory, and your student's place at their school will be reserved for the upcoming academic year. You'll update your demographic and contact information through the Infinite Campus (IC) Parent Portal.

Step-by-Step Instructions: CLICK HERE 

Complete the process on your computer, tablet, OR smartphone via the IC app: Campus Parent.

• Mobile Registration: To register on your smartphone, download the app from your device's app center (iPhone - App Store or Android - Google Play), or click these direct links. Be sure to select the "Campus Parent" option - look for this icon: 
  • Download on the App Store
  • Get it on Google Play

Online Portal Access: CLICK HERE to log in to your Infinite Campus (IC) Parent Portal and click the "Online Registration" link (located on the bottom left side of the home screen).

Note: This link will be active/available as of 8 a.m. on April 1, 2025.

Need Help? If you don't have an Infinite Campus Parent Portal account or need to reset your password, complete THIS FORM.

Contact Information: For questions or assistance during the online enrollment process, contact your child's school office or the OASD Administration Office at 920.424.0395.

In-Person Support: If you need in-person assistance, access to a device, or the internet, attend our Central Registration Day at Vel Phillips Middle School on August 6, 2025. More information will be provided in the coming months.

Your child's school will provide additional resources for the 2025-26 school year, including important dates.

Thank you for choosing the Oshkosh Area School District for your student’s educational experience. We look forward to continuing to work with your family to meet your student’s individual needs and provide them with the best education possible.

Bike to School Day - Wednesday, May 7th
 

Join us on Wednesday, May 7th as we celebrate National Bike/Walk to School Day! All students are encouraged to walk or bike to school that morning and meet Jefferson’s amazing teachers outside before the bell rings. It's a great way to promote healthy habits, enjoy the outdoors, and start the day with some energy and smiles!

As a special treat, prizes will be raffled off to participants during our school assembly! All students who join in the fun will be entered to win — just show up by bike or on foot to be part of the excitement.

So strap on those helmets, grab a family member or friend, and bike or walk to school to support this wonderful national event and win some cool prizes!

Field Day - Tuesday, June 3rd

Field Day 2025 is coming up on Tuesday, June 3rd, from 12:30–2:30 PM, and we are so excited to celebrate the end of the school year with an afternoon full of fun, games, and school spirit! Students will rotate through a variety of stations, including the 40- and 50-yard dash, parachute games, an obstacle course, water games, and relays. A special treat will be provided for all students at the end of the event as a sweet way to wrap up the day.

We are looking for volunteers to help run stations and support the event! All volunteers must have a completed background check to be able to volunteer. If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the background check form and fill out this google form to let us know that you have completed it and are interested. 

We truly appreciate your support in helping make this event a memorable experience for all our students!

5th Grade Promotion and DARE Graduation 

Calling all 5th grade families! Our 5th grade promotion and DARE Graduation is scheduled for Wednesday, June 4th from, 8:30-9:30 am in the gymnasium. A family celebration and kickball game will be held after from 9:30 until 10:45 am.

We are looking forward to this momentous occasion! 

Lego League Challenege Opportunity

Jefferson is excited to start a new club after school in the fall of the 2025-2026 school year, called Lego League Challenge Club.  The Lego League Challenge teams use creative thinking and Lego technology to learn about and solve scientific and real world challenges.

This club is open to fourth and fifth graders.  We begin in September and compete against other teams in November.  The time commitment is 1-2 hours each week, and the fee to join is $25. 

If you are interested, please email Mrs. Hibbs at stephanie.hibbs@oshkosh.k12.wi.us to let her know so your name can be added to the list.  There is space for 10 participants.  Names will be added to the list in order of notification.

After School Dismissal and Parking:This is a friendly reminder to please follow the parking zones around Jefferson Elementary to ensure a safe and streamlined drop-off and pick-up process for all students. Attached is a map outlining the designated parking areas. Minnesota Street is not designated for parking and leaving your vehicle. This is a loading zone only.

Thank you for your attention to this matter!

Reminder: Dressing for the Weather - Outdoor Recess Requirements 

Please help our students remember to come to school appropriate clothing for outdoor recess. Students go outside for two recesses during the day and one before school, unless it is raining, storming, or the temperature drops below 10 degrees.

Here are the guidelines for outdoor attire based on the temperature:

• Below 50 degrees: A coat is required.
• Between 50-60 degrees: Long sleeves are needed.
• 61 degrees and above: Students may choose what they wear (shorts are allowed).

Please ensure your child still has weather appropriate clothing for the cooler spring temperatures. We may not always have cold weather gear available for them to use. 

Jefferson PTOJoin us for our next PTO meeting on Monday, May 5th at 5:30 pm in the media center. This is the agenda. Stay up to date on upcoming PTO events on their Facebook page here. 

The PTO plays a vital role in supporting our students through various events and activities, including field trips and school events. We’d love to see you there and share how you can help make a difference!

Field Trips

Your student's "Walking Field Trip" form is now available to be signed in the School Store in Infinite Campus. 

The permission slip will be completed on your parent portal under school store. If you don't have access to your parent portal, please reach out to the office directly. The walking field trip form is needed so that we can complete our ALICE training to our evacuation site, 5th Grade Field Trip to South Park Middle School, all school field trip to South Park, etc. 

Please have this permission field trip signed no later than 

Instructions : Field Trip Sign-Up

A Note from the Office:

Attendance:

All reports of a student absence must go through the office. If your child(ren) are sick multiple days, please let us know each day they are absent.   All communication regarding your student's attendance (appointments, late arrival, early departure, etc.) must go to the office. You can copy in your child's teacher in the email or the office will then pass this information on to the classroom teacher.  Our school secretary's email is: katie.ascher@oshkosh.k12.wi.us and the school phone number is 920.424.0165. Thank you for your help with this important communication.

Free Meals for All Jefferson Students:

Jefferson Elementary is qualified as a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) school. What does that mean? Every student at Jefferson can receive a free breakfast and a free lunch each school day, regardless of your family's free/reduced application status! 

For families who qualify, or think they may qualify, we encourage you to still complete the application! Snack milk (served in the classroom) is not part of the CEP program, so if you don't have an approved application on file, your child's snack milk will still be charged. You can apply in the Parent Portal, or contact the office for a paper copy! 

Complete the 2024-2025 Application Online!

• Log into the parent portal to complete the application.
• Instructions on how to fill out the application-English   Spanish   Hmong
• Frequently Asked Questions-English   Spanish    Hmong

Please note that milk taken with cold lunch is charged for all students, regardless of their family's free/reduced status. 

Personal Belongings:

We kindly ask that students do not bring personal items to school, such as toys, jewelry, playground balls, trading cards, and similar items. Please help us keep these belongings safe by having your student leave them at home. Thank you for your cooperation!

After School Dismissal and Parking:

Please avoid crowding the concrete area right next to door 1, as this can create congestion and make it difficult for all students to exit safely. To ensure a smooth and safe dismissal process for all students, we kindly ask that you wait on the blacktop area for your child after school. Teachers will confirm with your student once they see you and will dismiss them to you directly from there. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated and helps us maintain a safe environment for everyone.

This is a general reminder about our parking zones around Jefferson Elementary to ensure a safe and streamlined drop-off and pick-up process for all students. Attached is a map outlining the designated parking areas.

• Green Area: You may park in these zones and leave your vehicle to drop off or pick up your student.
• Blue Area: Please refrain from parking here. This area is reserved exclusively for bus loading.
• Yellow Area: This zone is designated for loading only. It should be used briefly for dropping off students. To keep the process efficient, please do not park and wait in this area.

For students who bike to school, a bicycle rack is available. Please make sure your child has a lock to keep their bicycle secure.

Upcoming Jefferson Events

May

• 5/5 - PTO Meeting
• 5/7 - Bike to School Day
• 5/5-5/8 - Teacher Appreciation Week
• 5/9 - No School | Professional Development
• 5/16 - Last Popcorn Friday!
• 5/26 - No School | Memorial Day
• 5/29 - Tropical Smoothie PTO Dine Out Night

June 

• 6/3 - Field Day
• 6/4 - 5th Grade Promotion
• 6/5 - Last Day of School!

Volunteer Reminders

As a reminder, if you are interested in volunteering by helping in your child's classroom or chaperoning a field trip, you must have a pre-approved volunteer application on file before the volunteering event. Applications are good for 3 years, and are effective for all OASD schools. You can find the application HERE.

Important!: Once you have completed your application, let the office know so that we can request that the application be processed; this does not happen automatically, and can take up to 48 hours, so please plan accordingly! 

Important Information

2024-2025 Jefferson Family Handbook

Pre-Planned Absence Form

2024-2025 Jefferson School Supply List

2024-2025 OASD School Calendar