Dear Jefferson Families, 

Yesterday's Fall Fest Event was a blast for students and staff! Students rotated between stations, enjoying fun activities including: rock climbing, cookie decorating, fall games and more. This event is an annual tradition to celebrate all of the great work students are doing by showing the Jefferson Way (kind, helpful, and safe) each day! 93% of our students have had 0 or 1 office discipline referrals. It is our goal to reduce behavior referrals from last year's data. It takes ALL students and support from families to ensure students know the school expectations and following them to keep our school a safe place full of learning and growth. Thank you families for your partnership!

We would like to extend a special thank you to our PTO members and many other parents for supporting our school in so many ways in the past week. The PTO and many supportive adults hosted a McDonald's fundraiser this week, and also participated in Fall Fest stations, and popped popcorn for all of our students to wrap up their Friday at school. Thank you for your support!

Finally, conferences begin next week! All families should sign up for fall conferences. This is a great opportunity to learn about how your children are progressing so far this school year. Instructions can be found here, or go directly to the sign-up link at https://ptcfast.com/schools/Jefferson_Elementary_7. We would like to have 100% attendance at fall conferences and look forward to seeing you! 

Sincerely,

Mrs. Ashton, Principal

amy.ashton@oshkosh.k12.wi.us

Lost and Found

Attention, families! Our lost and found is full! If your student is missing any items, please stop by our Lost and Found table located in the      front lobby anytime between 7:30 AM and 3:00 PM. This is a reminder that all unclaimed items will be donated.

Scholastic Book Fair

Get ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming our way (YAY!). Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them on their journey to becoming lifelong readers. AND—as always—every purchase at the Fair benefits our school. Here’s what you need to know about the big event, which will take place in the media center
from:

• Wednesday November 6 from 2:45 PM – 3:15 PM
• Thursday November 7 from 7:15 AM – 7:45 AM and 2:45 PM – 6:30 PM
• Monday November 11 from 2:45 PM – 3:15 PM
• Tuesday November 12 from 2:45 PM – 6:30 PM
• Wednesday November 13 from 7:15 AM – 7:45 AM

Say goodbye to cash and hello to eWallet—your child’s digital payment account. Before the Fair, set up eWallet for worry-free, cash-free purchases. Anyone can contribute! Share each child’s eWallet so friends and family can add funds and give your kids more books to enjoy. If you can’t make it to the Fair, then shop at our school’s Book Fair online. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Every online purchase will also benefit our school. Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/jeffersonelementaryschool15

Jefferson PTOStay informed and involved by checking out this month's PTO meeting agenda here. Our next meeting is on November 4th at 5:30 PM in the media center. 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, Opera for the Young, and school events. We’d love to see you there and share how you can help make a difference!

Fundraiser Orders - Pick-up 11/06

Orders can be picked up on Wednesday, 11/6, from 2:50pm to 4pm in the front lobby at Jefferson. 

Movie Night at Jefferson - 11/15Keep an eye out in your student's take home folder for our next movie night flyer featuring The Garfield Movie!

Rocky Rococo's Dine-in Night - 11/19Come enjoy a delicious slice of pizza or a bowl of pasta at Rocky Rococo's from 4-7 pm on November 19th. A portion of the proceeds with go directly to the Jefferson PTO. Bring your family and friends for a fun night out! 

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:

Weather:

Cold weather is finally upon us and students must have warm weather apparel to be able to play outside at recess. It's time for winter coats, hats, and mittens! Please ensure your child comes to school with these items. Thank you!

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. 

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.
• Red Area: These areas are designated for student safety while crossing the street. Please do not park here to ensure clear and safe pedestrian pathways.

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 EventsNovember

• 11/1 - Popcorn Friday
• 11/4 - PTO Meeting @ 5:30 pm in the library
• 11/6 - Fundraiser Order Pick-up
• 11/6 - 11/13 - Book Fair
• 11/7 - Parent Teacher Conferences
• 11/8 - No School | Professional Development
• 11/12 - Parent Teacher Conferences
• 11/15 - Jefferson Family Movie Night
• 11/19 - Jefferson PTO Dine In Night at Rocky Rococo's
• 11/27-11/30 - No School 

December

• 12/2 - PTO Meeting 5:30 PM in the media center
• 12/4 - Holiday Treasures Family Night
• 12/13 - No School | Professional Development
• 12/16 - Holiday Concert
• 12/23 - 1/1 - No School | Winter Break

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