Park Lawn Panther Press
October 17, 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, 10/18/19
- Wondering if you qualify for Free or Reduced lunch?
- Please see PTO section for new information on Box Tops
- Author Andrea Beaty to visit Park Lawn!
Recurring:
- Don't Forget...Dips and Dough PTO fundraiser through 10/22/19
- Word of the Week is back!
- Picture Re-takes 10/24
PTO Trunk or Treat; see below for details
Field Trip Permission Slips & Payment
- Shoes That Fit
- Dates to remember
- Parents United
- Links to: Free and Reduced Lunch Application, Volunteer Background Check, Facebook, and Purple Folder
WONDERING IF YOU QUALIFY FOR FREE OR REDUCED LUNCH?
If you have any questions, call the office and we would be happy to help! We can send home a packet in your child's back pack for you to complete.
Applications need to be completed and submitted each year, so if you have not completed one for the 2019-2020 school year, let us know, and we can send one home or stop on by in the office and grab one!
UNITY DAY
Together against bullying.
UNITED for kindness, acceptance and inclusion.
October is National Bullying Prevention month. To show our commitment to a bully free school, we want to encourage students and staff to wear orange on Wednesday, October 23rd.
PICTURE RETAKES
*If your child is having their picture retaken, don't forget to bring their original package of pictures with them on the day of retakes*
Author Andrea Beaty to visit Park Lawn!
You can order a signed copy of her book by completing the order form (these will go home with your child), and returning the form with payment to your child's teacher.
Please return your order by Friday, November 1 (Please make checks payable to "Books & Company")
Books will be signed and personalized by Andrea Beaty and will be delivered to your classroom after the presentation.
We can't wait to meet her!
Word of the Week is back!
FIELD TRIP PERMISSION SLIPS & PAYMENT
This year, you will not be seeing a permission come home to be signed for your child as this was part of your online registration process. You signed a permission slip online to blanket all field trips for the school year.
For payment, we have grouped all payments into one lump sum to cover the cost of all trips this year (please note, these are subject to change at any time and additional charges may apply). These payments would have been made during the registration process as well. Please check your Family Access to see if payment is still due.
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
October Theme
I am making Every Day Count when I am Respectful in the hallways by:
- Using a whisper voice so I do not disturb others and can hear announcements and directions
- Admiring artwork and displays with my eyes and not my hands
- Staying in my personal space
I am making Every Day Count when I am Responsible in the hallways by:
- Taking care of myself and my belongings
- Coming in and out from recess right away
- Being aware of the time of day
I am making Every Day Count when I am Safe in the hallways by:
- Using my walking feet
- Sharing the hallway with others who are traveling
- Cleaning up any messes I make
Field Trips
Upcoming Field Trips
If you didn't complete payment and permission during On-Line registration please do so.
October 30th:
4th Grade to Madison Capitol and Henry Vilas Zoo
November 8th:
2nd Grade to Retzer Center
November 19th:
4th to Marcus Center for the Performing Arts
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
October:
18th No SCHOOL for students; fall break
23rd Unity Day - Please wear Orange in support of Bullying Prevention
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 (in STEM lab)
PTO NOTES
October is a busy month at Park Lawn! Hope you can join us for these activities. Watch the Panther Press and Facebook for more details.
October 7-21: Fall fundraiser with Stella's dips and Little Lambs cookie dough. Order forms went home last week, extras available in the office.
October 21: PTO Meeting 4:15 pm in STEM lab
October 31: Trunk or Treat (sign up here)
October 1-21: Box Tops collection
PTO Fundraiser-through 10/22/19
Starla's Dip and Seasoning Mixes and Little Lambs Cookie Dough
Trunk or Treat
Sign Up for Trunk or Treat here!
Wondering what in the world trunk or treat is? We've included a few pictures for reference.
Box Tops for Education
Did you know that Box Tops are going digital? Right now, they are in the transition phase so you can clip AND scan your receipt and earn double the money for PKL!
Please send in any clipped tops that you have and scan in any receipts by Monday, October 21st. Once you have your account all set up, you can continue to scan receipts throughout the year. Keep on clipping as well since there are still some on certain packages as they transition to go completely digital.
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
2019-20 Oconomowoc Basketball Junior Raccoons
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