Oconto Falls Elementary School
Every Child...Every Day
May 2023
Upcoming Events & Calendars
Upcoming Dates...
5/24 - Mulberry Farms, 2nd Grade Field Trip
5/25 - Bubolz Nature Preserve, 3rd Grade Field Trip
5/26 - Logging Museum & Cathedral Pines State National Area, 4th Grade Field Trip
5/26- 4K Library Field Trip
5/29 - Memorial Day- No School
5/30 - Track & Field Day- 12- 3:00, Grades 3-5
6/1- Last Day of 4K
6/1- End of Year Celebration
6/2 - Last Day of School, Early Release @ 1:15 p.m.
Notes from the Office
End of Year Celebration!!!
Oconto Falls Elementary School will hold its End of Year Celebration on Thursday, June 1. There will be games, bounce houses, and lots of fun!
Grades 5K-2 and morning 4K classes will enjoy the celebration from 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Grades 3-5 and afternoon 4K classes will enjoy the celebration from 12:00-3:00 p.m.
Volunteers are needed! Possible tasks include: supervising a bouncer, facilitating an activity station, and organizing/handing out drinks and snacks. Our goal is to have two volunteers per assignment—more adults make for a smooth running event!
You can come and stay all day, or just a half day – either way, your time is very much appreciated.
As a thank you, we would like to provide lunch for our volunteers. This will be available from 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
Please indicate the time(s) you would be available to work by filling out the Volunteer Form or by contacting the OFES office at 920/848-4476, ext. 0, to let us know your availability. If you prefer to volunteer for a half day, please indicate which time slot is best for you – morning or afternoon.
Thank you for your time and dedication to help us end the school year in a positive way!
Spring Fundraiser
Thank you for participating in the Spring fundraiser!
Please pick up your order on Wednesday, May 24, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Please park in visitor parking and enter the main entrance to pick up your order.
- Questions? Please call the school office at 920/848-4476, ext. 0.
If you are not able to pick up your order for any reason, please make arrangements for someone to pick up for you. If you cannot find someone to pick up your order, please call the school office at 920/848-4476, extension 0. We will try our best to work with you.
Looking for Free Summer Meals in our Area:
There are many organizations throughout Wisconsin that provide free healthy meals to children throughout the summer. You may use one or more of the following resources to find your nearest location. The Site Finder maps are updated weekly.
* Go to Summer Meal Finder: https://www.fns.usda.gov/meals4kids
* Call 2-1-1
* Text 'food' to 304-304
Art News
4K Registration
4K Registration for 2023-2024 School Year Starts on February 1st!
New this year, 4K enrollment will be available online starting February 1st! Go to https://ofpanthers.com/ and click on "Become a Panther." Your child must be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2023. You will need documentation to finalize enrollment such as your child's birth certificate and proof of residency. If you live outside of the Oconto Falls School District, proof of an open enrollment application will be needed. If you have any questions about enrollment please contact Oconto Falls Elementary Office at 920-848-4476.
Youth Theatre Camp 2023
Repeated Announcements
Just a Reminder...
Resource from National Alliance on Mental Health
Here is a great resource that might be helpful for families who have questions about mental health or need assistance supporting others with mental health challenges.
Shopping With Scrip (RaiseRight)
Sports Contacts for OFES
Dress for Recess
RECESS DRESS GUIDELINES
Students should wear comfortable clothing that is appropriate for our Wisconsin weather. Students are required to go outside for recess unless the temperature or wind chill is below zero or it is raining. Therefore, it is important that students are dressed appropriately, especially when the weather is cold or damp. The following temperature guidelines have been developed to help with the selection of clothes. Parents are encouraged to direct their children to dress warmer than the temperature ranges indicated if they feel it is necessary. However, given the length of our recesses (15 or 20 minutes) and the active nature of play by most children, these guidelines should be appropriate for most.
Over 60 degrees - Short sleeved shirts and shorts are OK.
50 – 59 degrees - Long sleeved shirt.
40 – 49 degrees - Lighter jacket. If in the upper range, then a heavy hooded sweatshirt is OK.
Under 40 degrees - Winter jacket, hat or headband, mittens or gloves. K – 3 students are expected to wear snow pants outside if parents sent them to school with the child and the temperatures warrant their wear. Students in grades 4 – 5 may choose to wear/not wear snow pants on the blacktop area.
Snow conditions - When snow is present, snow pants and boots must be worn to play off the blacktop area. When the ground is sufficiently dry such that if students step off the blacktop area they will not track mud into the school and classrooms, then boots will not be required.
Older students (4th and 5th grade) often prefer not to wear boots at recess. When the asphalt is dry, this is not a problem. However, occasionally the asphalt area on the playground is snow covered or covered with slush (sometimes this happens during the school day). For that reason, we recommend that all students have a pair of boots available at school to wear during recess as needed.
Please note that these are approximate guidelines, not absolutes. If the temperatures are close to the next range, supervisors will use their discretion if they feel some modification is OK. If other conditions are present, such as heavy wind or a very light mist (one not hard enough to call for inside recess), then warmer dress will be called for.
It is highly recommended that each student have a heavy sweatshirt, sweater, or light jacket at school each day to allow for variations in temperature throughout the day.
Personal Possessions at School
Recently there have been issues involving toys brought from home, so we wanted to share this quick reminder regarding our personal possession policy.
The Student Handbook states:
"OFES discourages students from bringing valuable toys, games, or other items to school, as we do not wish to see these items stolen, damaged, or misused. Students are not allowed to play with these items in the classroom or to bring them onto the playground at recess. We have defined "valuable" to be items valued at $20 or more." Examples of items that cannot be used during the school day: Nintendo Switches, Amazon Fire Tablets, iPads, etc." However, we understand that some students have very long bus rides (some up to an hour) and that having access to these types of items may help them to pass the time. If you choose to allow your child to take these types of devices to school, please communicate to your child that the item is for use on the bus only and that the school cannot be responsible if the item is lost, stolen, or damaged. If a less valuable item can be substituted, please consider doing so. The school is not responsible for any possessions."
OFES Student Handbook 2022-2023
Personal Possessions, Page 8
Oconto Falls Elementary School
Email: ofesoffice@of-ps.org
Website: https://ofpanthers.com/schools/oconto-falls-elementary/
Location: 415 Marie Volk Drive, Oconto Falls, WI, USA
Phone: 920-848-4476
Facebook: facebook.com/ofeschool
Twitter: @ofeselementary