Jefferson Elementary Newsletter
Patriot Press
Dear Families,
We’d like to extend a big thank you to all the families who joined us for our PTO’s first BINGO Night! It was wonderful to see so many students and families laughing, connecting, and enjoying time together. Your support helps make events like this possible, and we are so grateful for our amazing school community.
We’re looking forward to our upcoming STEM Family Night on March 5th! The evening will include hands-on activities, a light dinner for families, a Title I presentation from me, and a special Blacklight Art Show hosted by Ms. Keefe. We will also be sharing information about our One Book, One School initiative for the month of March, including how families can participate at home and support our shared reading experience. It will be a fun and engaging night for everyone, and we hope to see you there!
Additionally, we invite families to attend our upcoming PTO meeting this Monday, March 2, at 5:30 PM. The IST team and I will be presenting our Title I data and sharing information about how we are supporting student growth. We value your partnership and hope you’ll join us for this important conversation.
As we head into Women’s History Month, our students will continue celebrating the achievements of trailblazing women throughout history. Students will be reading daily announcements highlighting influential women and their contributions. Providing students with the opportunity to read announcements is important because it builds confidence, strengthens public speaking skills, and allows them to hear their own voices amplified in a leadership role. When students hear themselves sharing meaningful messages with the school community, it fosters pride, ownership, and a stronger sense of belonging.
We are excited for a month of celebration, learning, and student leadership!
Warm regards,
Lady Jones
🔴📢Yearbook Ordering Link - Last Call📢🔴
Last call for yearbook orders! All orders are due by March 6, 2026.
*This is the final date to order. There will not be any additional yearbooks for purchase at the end of the year.
Yearbooks are available for purchase directly from Network Photography only for $15 using this link. Students that ordered yearbooks will receive them at the end of the school year.
Now Hiring: Substitute School Nurse (RN, BSN)
We are seeking a School Nurse (RN, BSN) for substitute coverage weekdays from approximately January 19 through April 27. Responsibilities include providing nursing care to students and supporting a healthy school environment. School or pediatric experience preferred.
For more information, please call Matt Kaemmerer at 920-424-0113.
Reporting Student Attendance 💛
To help us support your student’s success and safety, all attendance notifications need to come through the school office. This includes:
✨ Absences — Please let us know each day your child is out, especially if they’re sick for multiple days. You may email doctor's notes to the school secretary or send them to school with your student.
✨ Late Arrivals & Early Pick-Ups — Inform the office so we can properly record the day.
✨ Extended Vacations - Please fill out the Pre-Planned Absence Form (link is located at the bottom of the newsletter) and return it to the office with your student.
✨ Attendance may be reported to the office via phone, secretary email, or via Infinite Campus Parent Portal under "more" and "absence requests".
📧 Email: katie.ascher@oshkosh.k12.wi.us
📞 Phone: 920-424-0165
If someone other than a parent/guardian will be picking up your student, please notify the office ahead of time. For everyone’s safety, the person picking up must show a valid ID at pickup so we can confirm they’re approved to take your child.
Thank you for staying connected and helping us ensure every student’s day is safe, smooth, and successful!
🚗 Morning Drop-Off & Afternoon Pick-Up Reminder
📍 View the official Jefferson Elementary Traffic Flow & Parking Map:
👉 Jefferson Traffic Flow/Parking Map (official)
Where you can park & walk:
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11th Ave (from the end of the bus loading zone down toward Oregon St.) — Street parking is allowed. You may park, exit your vehicle, and walk your student to the blacktop.
Surrounding streets: 10th Avenue, Oregon Street, and other designated green areas on the map.
Where you cannot park:
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Minnesota Street (along the school) — Loading zone only. Pull up, drop off or pick up quickly, do not park and exit your car here.
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Blacktop in front of the playground (11th Ave) — Bus zone only. No parking or loading here.
Safety reminder:
Please keep traffic heading north on Minnesota Street. Stopping in the middle of the road to drop off creates a safety hazard with oncoming cars.
A message from Mrs. Boettcher and Mrs. Vollbrecht
Join us for our next PTO meeting - March 2nd at 5:30 PM in the Library Media Center. Please see this link for the upcoming agenda.
Check out 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!
Volunteer in the OASD
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!