Read Elementary Newsletter

Read Elementary News - August 2026

Read Elementary Families,

It’s almost time! ❤️🚀 Our teachers and staff have been working hard to prepare classrooms, plan together, and get everything ready to welcome our Rockets back to school.

We are so excited to see students and families at Open House this Wednesday from 3:00–6:00 p.m. Whether you are returning to Read or joining our school family for the very first time, we hope you walk through our doors feeling welcomed, connected, and excited for the year ahead.

There is so much to look forward to this year. We are ready to learn & grow, laugh & work hard, all to make this a great year together!

See you Wednesday, Rockets! 🚀❤️

Mrs. Eisenschink

• Aug. 26 - Open House 3:00 - 6:00 pm - Meet the teachers, drop off supplies and tour the building.
• Sept. 1 - First day of school for 1st-5th grades, Kindergarten please check your email for start date
• Sept. 7 - No School, Labor Day
• Sept. 22 - Picture Day
• Sept. 25 - No School for Students, Professional Development for Staff

Emily Showers - 2nd grade teacher

Tara Stolz - 2nd grade teacher

Katie Del Ponte - 4th grade teacher

Macey Romenesko - 4th grade teacher

Shaylah Sokup - Counselor

Peggy Dinegan - Art teacher

Susanne Vette Moseley - teacher for Multilingual Learners

Rebecca Gerl - teacher for Multilingual Learners

Cassidy Hennell - teacher for Multilingual Learners

Portia Corbin - Special Education teacher

Maya Tuinstra - Speech & Language Pathologist

Erize Ishimwe - Community School Coordinator

School pictures will be taken at Read School on the morning of September 22nd. Please see the attached flyer to order.

Network Photography Flyer

READ 2026/2027 STUDENT HANDBOOK

DROP OFF & PICK UP PROCEDURES

• School Breakfast is served in the gym/cafeteria from 7:20-7:40a.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 8:15a.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.

Brighter Smiles. Brighter Futures.

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.

Teachers & Staff spent time defining what integrity, safety, engagement & excellence mean to them.

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.