Park Lawn Panther Press
September 26, 2019
300 Park Lawn Street Oconomowoc, Wisconsin 53066 (262) 560-8205
School hours: 8:30-3:40
In this week's Panther Press...
- No School TOMORROW, Friday, 9/27/19
- Homecoming Spirit Days; September 30th-October 4th
- 4K Field Trip date change- see below
- Shoes That Fit
Recurring:
- Messages
- Field Trips
- Dates to remember
- Parents United
- Weekend Warrior Packs
- Links to: Free and Reduced Lunch Application, Volunteer Background Check, Facebook, and Purple Folder
Homecoming Spirit Days; "There's No Place Like Ocon"
Our daily themes are all inspired by the Wizard of Oz.
*Wednesday and Thursday are school based
Monday, September 30thBlack and White to Technicolor: wear everything black and white, like the beginning of the movie, or tons of colors to represent when the movie switched to vivid colors.
Tuesday, October 1st
Somewhere over Park Lawn: wear all things RED, GREEN, and YELLOW to represent Dorothy's ruby slippers she wore down the yellow brick road to the Emerald City.
Wednesday, October 2nd
*Good Friends Day: Don't pass up the possibility of making a new friend because they are different than you. Just think if Dorothy wouldn't have been with those different than her? Get to know someone new today and celebrate your friends.
Thursday, October 3rd
*There's No Place Like Park Lawn: Show your Park Lawn pride today and do something special for our school.
Friday, October 4th
There's No Place Like Ocon: show your Park Lawn and Oconomowoc spirit and wear everything PURPLE and GOLD.
Nut Free Student Snacks and Non-edible Treats
Google is filled with suggestions for nut-free snacks and non-edible treat ideas.
School Hours
Breakfast program 7:45
Before school playground supervision 8:25
First bell 8:30
Official start of the day 8:40
End of day 3:40
PBIS
September Theme
I am making Every Day Count when I am Respectful by:
- Using manners
- Making new friends and being a good friend
- Sharing kind words
I am making Every Day Count when I am Responsible by:
- Making my learning priority number 1
- Being on time for school
- Taking care of myself and my belongings
I am making Every Day Count when I am Safe by:
- Walking in the crosswalk before and after school
- Using my walking feet
- Using playground equipment appropriately
Below is a preview of our first all school celebration assembly
Field Trips
Upcoming Field Trips
If you didn't complete payment and permission during On-Line registration please do so.
October 4th:
5K to Jellies Market
1st grade to Bryntag Farm
October 14th: DATE CHANGE
4K to Homestead Farm
October 24th:
4th Grade to Madison Capitol and Henry Vilas Zoo
MESSAGES
SHOES THAT FIT/WEEKEND WARRIOR PACKS
PLEASE CLICK HERE IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THESE SERVICES
WEEKEND WARRIOR PACKS:
The Oconomowoc Area School District has established a partnership with “Blessings in a Backpack.” This organization provides Weekend Warrior Packs filled with healthy foods and snacks for school children across America for weekends during the school year. Please know that your participation is strictly confidential and voluntary.
How it works: Each Friday your child will receive their own Weekend Warrior Backpack of healthy weekend snacks. This will be given by Student Service Staff at the end of the school day on Fridays.
How to apply: Please complete the bottom of this sheet including all of the names of your school aged children that would be getting a Warrior Pack and return to school or email Erin Lee, School Social Work at leee@oasd.org. Please also feel free to call as well at 262-560-8234.
Start: Participation will begin on Friday September 19th and continue through the remainder of the school year and resume at the beginning of next year for students in grades 4k-4th grade.
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SHOES THAT FIT - EVERY CHILD DESERVES THEM
Dear Families,
Lake Country Shoes That Fit is once again helping families in our district who need gym shoes, socks and winter boots! This group works with the school to measure feet and provide brand new shoes and boots to children who may be in need of these services and supports. If you have children who could use this service, please contact the Erin Lee, School Social Worker, at 262-560-8234 or leee@oasd.org. Requests can be made through October 1st.
está una vez más ayudando a las familias de nuestro distrito que necesitan zapatos de tenis y / o botas de invierno! ¡Este grupo trabaja con la escuela para medir pies y conseguir calzado que encaje! Si usted tiene niños que podrían usar este servicio, por favor comuníquese social de la escuela Erin Lee 262-560-8234 or leee@oasd.org. Las solicitudes pueden hacerse hasta septiembre.
Erin Lee
School Social Worker
PARENTS UNITED
Parents United is excited to announce a fantastic lineup of topics and speakers for the 2019-20 school year!
Please click here to read about and register for the upcoming events.
Dates to Remember
September:
27th No SCHOOL for students; staff professional development
October:
15th Parent-Teacher Conferences 7:00-8:00 am and 4:00-8:00 pm
17th Parent-Teacher Conferences 1:00-8:00 pm (early release at 12:40 pm)
18th No SCHOOL for students; fall break
24th Picture re-takes
November:
4th - No SCHOOL for students; staff professional development day
11th-15th PTO Book Fair and Grandparent Lunches
27th, 28th, 29th NO SCHOOL- Thanksgiving Break
December:
6th - Report Cards posted to Family Access
17th
Kindergarten Music Concert 5:30-6:00
*PTO Reserved Seats and Parking: Nuckles and Kelly Families
3rd grade Music Concert 6:45-7:15
*PTO Auction Reserved Seats: Chris Calderon
*PTO Auction Reserved Seats and Parking: Winkelman Family
18th
1st grade Music Concert 5:30-6:00
*PTO Auction Reserved Seats and Parking: Berlinski and McConeghy Families
2nd grade 6:45-7:15
*PTO Auction Reserved Seats and Parking: Hardt and Nuckels families
21st- Jan. 1 NO SCHOOL- Winter Break
PTO News You Can Use
NEXT PTO MEETING: MONDAY, OCTOBER 21 @ 4:15pm
HOMECOMING FLOAT
We need your ideas for our Homecoming float!
The theme is "There's no place like Ocon" (Wizard of Oz). Attached is the sign up genius, but first...WE NEED IDEAS! If you have costumes, props, or anything Oz themed we can use, let Neelye know (contact info on sign-up)!
Dates:
9/28/19 @ 10:00am - Gather Ideas/Brainstorming/Putting Together a plan
10/03/2019 (after school) - Putting the float together
10/4/2019 @5:15pm - Homecoming Parade - All students and parents are welcome to walk.
10/4/2019 @ 7:00pm - Homecoming Football Game at OHS Rux Stadium
ROCK THE RUX
WHERE: Rux Stadium - Oconomowoc High School
WHEN: Friday October 4, 2019 (Homecoming)
WHY: The Oconomowoc Varsity Football team will be hosting Waukesha West for the OHS Homecoming game. Rux Stadium, home of the Raccoons, is named after Oconomowoc’s Hall of Fame Football Coach, Ed Rux who served as Oconomowoc Varsity Football Coach from 1967-1999. Coach Ed Rux was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease in 2004. Ed’s son Steve is an Oconomowoc alumni and he taught and coached football at Oconomowoc High School until he became the Head Varsity Football Coach at Waukesha West High School in 2000. In order to honor the legacy of Ed Rux and to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s, T-shirts honoring the game will be sold via the Oconomowoc Web Store from September 16-September 19. The cost of the shirts are $10. Proceeds will benefit Alzheimer’s research and awareness.
OASD & PARTNERS - POSITIONS AVAILABLE
JOB OPENINGS IN THE OASD & WITH OUR PARTNERS: There are several custodial positions available within the OASD along with openings at Oconomowoc Transport. Click these links to learn more about working with the students and staff of the OASD!
- OASD Custodial openings are posted on the WECAN website
- Oconomowoc Transport openings are also available on the OASD website
- YMCA Before & After School Program opening are listed on the OASD website
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