Read Elementary Newsletter

Read Elementary News - October 2026

September was a busy and exciting month at Read Elementary! Our Rockets completed their first units of math and literacy, and students participated in i-Ready Math and Literacy assessments and Aimsweb literacy assessments to help us better understand their strengths, growth, and next steps for learning. Families can learn more about i-Ready and how to understand their child’s results in our Understanding i-Ready: A Family Guide for Elementary linked here. We also had plenty to celebrate! Our 4th graders took to the water for their sailing field trip, & we smiled big for Picture Day.

Finally, we are sending lots of love and well wishes to Nurse Mel as she begins her maternity leave and prepares to welcome her new baby! ❤️ While she is away, we are happy to welcome Nurse Kendra, who will be supporting Read as our Substitute Health Assistant. Crystal Manders, RN, has been supporting our nursing team while Nurse Kimberly Salsieder is on maternity leave.

October is already off to an exciting start! Our “Somos Semillas” mural project is underway, giving our students the opportunity to help create a beautiful piece of art that will become a lasting part of Read Elementary. We can’t wait for our families to see the finished product!

This month, our SAEBRS assessment window also remains open. SAEBRS is a brief social, academic, and emotional behavior screener that helps our school team identify students’ strengths and recognize where students may benefit from additional support. Just as our academic assessments help us understand what students need instructionally, SAEBRS gives us another piece of information to help us support the whole child and create safe, supportive learning environments.

Finally, a calendar reminder: There is no school on Friday, October 23 for Fall Break. 🍁

We’re looking forward to another month of learning & connection, Integrity, Safety, Engagement & Excellence! ❤️🚀

-Mrs. Eisenschink, Principal

Join Our Team: Paraprofessional Open Interviews October 8

Are you or someone you know looking for a rewarding job that matches the school calendar? The Oshkosh Area School District is is hiring immediate elementary and middle school Teacher Assistants / Paraprofessionals

Help empower students to reach their full potential while enjoying weekends, holidays, and summers off, plus Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) benefits.

Event Details

• When: Thursday, October 8 | 4 – 6 PM

• Where: OASD Administration Office (215 S Eagle Street)

• Format: Walk-ins welcome! No appointment needed - just bring an updated resume. School and district leaders will conduct on-the-spot interviews for immediate classroom and special education support openings.

Open Positions & Starting Rates

• Cross Categorical Teacher Assistants (Special Education): Starting at $19.26/hour

• Instructional Teacher Assistant (Supervisory): Starting at $18.16/hour

High school diploma/GED required (no 4-year degree needed). District-provided qualification pathways are available for Special Education roles.

Know someone who would be a great fit? Please share this information!

Can't make it? View openings and apply online via WECAN at https://wecan.waspa.org/District/oshkosh-area.

Questions? Contact Sabrina Johnson at sabrina.johnson@oshkosh.k12.wi.us or 920.424.0124.

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Thank you, Read families, for helping us keep our bus lane clear during arrival and dismissal! ❤️🚀 We know the signage isn’t as noticeable as it needs to be yet, and we are working on getting bigger, better signs to make the area easier to identify.

As a reminder, our bus lane is located along Algoma Blvd. and extends 8 parking spaces in length -nearly the entire block in front of Read. We know it can be tempting to pull into one of those open spaces, especially during busy arrival and dismissal times, but we need to keep the entire area clear so our buses can safely pull in and out.

For student pick-up and drop-off, please use the back parking lot, which serves as our family pick-up and drop-off loop.

Thank you for your patience, cooperation, and for helping us keep arrival and dismissal safe and running smoothly for all of our Rockets! 🚀❤️

Mrs. Eisenschink

• Oct. 5, 6 & 8 - Mural Painting
• Oct. 16 - No School for Students, PD for staff
• Oct. 23 - No School, Fall Break
• Oct. 27 - Picture Retakes

Mrs. Showers & Ms. Stoltz Classes - Oct. 19th

Ms. Zwirschitz Class - Oct. 21st

Picture retakes will be taken at Read School on the morning of October 27th. Please see the attached flyer to order.

26-27 Read Elementary School RETAKE DAY flyer

Coats for Kids

READ 2026/2027 STUDENT HANDBOOK

DROP OFF & PICK UP PROCEDURES

Happening November 5th and 6th

FREE Quality Dental Care for Students

Tri-County Dental (TCD) provides dental care to qualified students right at their school through our Dental Bus.

Set Your Child on the Path to Success

Regular dental care helps children stay healthy, confident, and ready to learn. TCD provides students the following care:

• Hygiene Appointment – Screening, cleaning, fluoride varnish, silver diamine fluoride (SDF), and sealants as needed

• Dental Exam – X-rays, fluoride varnish, and a professional exam

• Restorative Care – Treatment such as cavity fillings, provided on the Dental Bus or at the TCD clinic, depending on your child’s needs

Your Child May Qualify if They

• Attend a participating school within TCD service areas

• Qualify for the free or reduced-price lunch program

• Do not have private dental insurance or another dental home

Register Your Student Today! Visit the website at tricountydental.org.

Here’s what the Oshkosh Area School District (OASD) says about students bringing birthday treats to school:

• Edible treats (food) are not allowed to be brought in for birthdays under district policy. This applies in elementary schools and is part of the district’s effort to support healthy habits and address food-safety/allergy concerns.

• Instead of food treats, students may bring a small, tangible non-food item to share, such as pencils, stickers, or small toys (e.g., glow sticks, erasers). These non-food items are permitted as birthday “treats” for classmates.

• Some schools specifically note that teachers will still celebrate birthdays in class (e.g., singing, games, recognition) but no food treats are allowed.

• Students at Read receive the gift of a birthday book of their choice from a selection in the office.

Why This Policy? This approach helps support healthy eating habits, minimize food-allergy and safety issues, ensure all students can participate equally, regardless of dietary needs.

• School Breakfast is served in the gym/cafeteria from 7:15-7:40a.m.
• When students arrive to eat breakfast, they enter Door 1 at the main entrance or Door 5 which is located by the drop off/pick up loop located in the back of the building.

• Students transition quietly & safely to classrooms at 7:40a.m.

• Attendance begins promptly at 7:45a.m.

• Breakfast service for students arriving late ends at 8:00a.m.

• Classrooms are cleaned up and free of breakfast materials by 8:30a.m.

• We provide equipment for play during recess. Students are NOT permitted to bring

  recess equipment from home (i.e. balls, jump ropes, toys, chalk, bubbles). Read Elementary is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items brought from home.

• We have updated our field trip procedures to streamline communication and improve the administrative process for families. Please review the key details below:

  • One-Time Blanket Permission: Parents provide consent for all field trips during Annual Online Registration, covering the entire academic year (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027).

  • Automatic Opt-In Status: Once online registration is completed, students are automatically opted-in for scheduled field trips.

  • Managing Specific Trips: Upon receiving notification of an upcoming trip, log into the Infinite Campus Parent Portal and visit the School Store to submit payments or opt out of that specific event.

  • Strict Deadlines: All payments and opt-out requests must be completed at least two weeks prior to the trip date. For extenuating circumstances, please contact your school secretary promptly.

  • Mandatory Registration: Completing Annual Online Registration is required for field trip participation. Students with incomplete registrations will not appear in the School Store system.