LES/OSC Family Welcome Letter

Website: lodi.k12.wi.us
Phone: 608-592-3842
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LodiSchoolsWI/

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I hope you are doing well. I know the transition back to school can be hectic. I hope you are finding ways to enjoy this time. Whether it is soaking up a day at the beach or organizing school supplies, let's focus on the hope of all the great things a new school year can be. Be rest assured we are doing the work here, in preparation for tonight's Open House and the first day of school to make sure that you and your student are set up for success. Like I mentioned, we have our Open House tonight, from 3:30-5:30pm. It is a great opportunity to connect with your student's teacher and ease the transition. Hopefully you can make it. If you cannot make it, no worries. Just make sure to have your student bring all of their supplies on the first day.

We are excited about the start of the school year. Throughout the school year you will receive a monthly newsletter. The purpose of the newsletter is to provide you with the information you need to help your student to be successful. We value you and your partnership in your student's educational experience. Please never hesitate to reach out because we believe that supporting you, helps us support your student.

After School Plans: Please be sure to complete the after school form as soon as possible. We have extended the deadline for this to tomorrow. I know this is one more thing to do, but this information is very helpful as it helps us with the details of your student's dismissal plans. If you already filled this out, thank you. Click HERE if you still need to complete it. We also will have opportunities for you to fill it out at Open House tonight.

Field Trip Lunch Form: We are asking families to make one lunch choice for the entire school year. This means you will not need to make a lunch choice for each field trip. Please choose one of the following options for your child on the survey linked below:

• BRING A LUNCH FROM HOME OR
• PURCHASE A SCHOOL-PROVIDED SACK LUNCH (Sack lunch includes Uncrustable sandwich, cheese stick, fruit, veggies and milk)

Please complete this form to indicate your lunch preference for your student for the 2026/2027 school year. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us plan ahead! Click HERE if you still need to complete this. We also will have opportunities for you to fill it out at Open House tonight.

Attendance: Showing up for school on a regular basis has a huge impact on a student’s academic success starting in kindergarten and continuing through high school. Even as children grow older and become more independent, families play a key role in making sure students get to school safely every day and understand why attendance is so important to success in school and life.

The beginning of the school year represents a time when students can renew healthy habits of getting to school each day and be on time. Here are a few practical tips to help support regular attendance:

• Make sure your children keep a regular bedtime and establish a morning routine.

• Turn off all electronic devices, including TV, phones, and tablets at bedtime. Have children keep their phone outside of their bedroom.

• Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.

• Ensure your students go to school every day unless they are truly sick.

• Avoid scheduling vacations and doctor’s appointments when school is in session.

• Talk to teachers and counselors for advice if your children feels anxious about going to school.

• Develop back up plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, neighbor, or another parent to take your child to school.

Below are two resources to help your student have a successful transition back to school and highlight the importance of attendance.

• The School Routine: 7 Painless Ways To Start Easing Back In
  
• Helping at Home: Tips for Parents

Thanks for your continued support in ensuring students get to school so they can get the most out of their education and so they can connect with our staff and their peers. It is going to be a great school year!

Sincerely,

Eric Scheunemann

Lodi Elementary School/OSC Charter School Principal

(608) 592-3842 ext. 2102

scheuer@lodischoolswi.org

"No significant learning can occur without a significant relationship." ~ James Comer

• Thursday, August 27 (3:30-5:30 pm): LES/OSC Open House

• Tuesday, September 1: First Day of School

• Monday, September 7: No School - Labor Day

• Monday, September 14: School Board Meeting @ 6:30

• Tuesday, September 22: Picture Retake Day

• Friday, October 2: No School - Collaboration Day

Come to school to find your classroom, drop off school supplies, meet your teacher, and begin to make friends with others in your classroom! Hope to see you there!

Picture retake day is scheduled for Tuesday, September 22, 2026.

The link to the district webpage with school supply lists is below. If you are not able to get these items, you can contact Reach Out Lodi at (608) 592-4592 or your school office. We want to support your family in any way we can.

• 7:45 am: Supervision begins
  
• 8:05 am: Start of School Day
  
• 3:05 pm: End of School Day
  

This is a reminder of the importance of reporting an absence if a student is going to be missing from school. Families can complete the Absence Form (button below) instead of calling school or emailing the office; however, if you have questions or are unable to complete this form you can still call the attendance line: (608) 592-3842 ext 2100 or email the school office: lesoscoffice@lodischoolswi.org.

The form is also accessible through the Lodi Elementary School page and the Ouisconsing School of Collaboration page with a link that says “Report an Absence” on the main page.

Health Services play an important role to help promote wellness and remove or reduce health related barriers to learning.

Here are a few reminders to make sure your student is ready for the school year.

Water Bottle: Please make sure that your student is bringing a water bottle everyday. Keeping hydrated is a simple way to keep the body hydrated. When a person is dehydrated they can have headaches, feel dizzy, and have poor concentration.

Lip Balm: If your student needs chapstick then please provide so they can keep in their backpack as needed.

Sunscreen: If your student needs sunscreen then please apply before the start of school if needed.

Medication:

• Any prescribed medication for school we will need your medical provider to complete the medication form with their signature along with a parent signature. Medication must be in the original container for the school to accept.

• Any over-the-counter medication will need the parent to complete the over the counter medication form. Medication must be in the original container for the school to accept. The school must follow the directions on the container. If the dosage is out of the therapeutic range then we would need a physician order.

• Medication Form:

• 4k through 8 medication consent form.pdf

Immunizations:

As of May 2024 the State of Wisconsin has implemented new vaccine requirements which include:

• Varicella (Chickenpox)

• Any new enterer in early childhood, 4K, or students K-12 (including out from out of state) who are claiming an exemption to the varicella vaccination requirement because they had chickenpox disease will have a verification requirement of such disease from the student’s healthcare provider.

• Families are able to sign a medical, religious, or personal conviction waiver. Please contact me with any questions.

• Please update the immunization form if your student has received any vaccines over the summer and turn it in to your student’s school office at the start of the school year.

• Vaccine Opportunity: O’Connell Pharmacy will be at Lodi Middle School on Thursday, August 27th from 3:00pm-5:30pm. Attached is their flyer with more details and to register.

• O'Connell Vaccine Clinic Registration

• Immunization Forms:

• Student Immunization Record - English

• Student Immunization Record - Spanish

Please reach out to any changes in your students' health or if you have any questions or concerns.

Janelle Sivam RN, BSN

District Nurse

High School: 608-592-3853 ext: 4484

Middle School: 608-592-3854 ext: 3484

ES/OSC: 608-592-3842 ext: 2103

Primary School: 608-592-3855 ext:1004

Cell: 608-573-1851

Fax: 608-592-1045

As we gear up for the 2026–2027 school year, I am thrilled to continue supporting our students, families, and staff in my 4th year as the LES/OSC School Counselor.

How I Support Students:

• Individual & Small Group Counseling

• Classroom SEL Lessons

• Family Support

Do not hesitate to reach out if your child is experiencing:

• Major life transitions or family changes

• Ongoing anxiety, stress, or shifts in mood/behavior

• Social difficulties or friendship conflicts

• Academic struggles or challenges with organization

In September, our SEL lessons will focus on the following topics:

• Getting to know your School Counselor!

• Big Problem vs. Little Problem

• Zones of Regulation

• Problem Solving and Conflict Resolution

My goal is to ensure every student feels supported socially, emotionally, and academically so they can thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

Thank you for sharing your amazing kids with us.

📚 Welcome Back! A Note from Your Reading Specialist

Welcome to a brand new school year! My name is Katie Greer and I am excited to be starting my 5th year as the Reading Specialist here at Lodi Elementary and OSC. My role is to support students, teachers, and families in all things related to reading and literacy.

📅 What to Expect This Year

Here are just a few things to keep in mind as we start the new school year:

• Literacy assessments will take place starting in late September to guide our instruction for the school year.

• Save the Date! Our first book fair of the year will take place during fall parent/teacher conferences–the week of October 12th.

• Look out for monthly reading tips and book recommendations in future newsletters!

📬 Stay Connected

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions, concerns, or if you’d like to talk about your child’s reading progress.

📧 Email: greerka@lodischoolswi.org
📞 Phone: 608-592-3842 Ext. 2213
📍 Office: 223

I’m looking forward to a fantastic year filled with growth, discovery, and a love for reading!

Warmly,
Katie Greer
Reading Specialist
Lodi Elementary & OSC

The best time of the year is approaching, the start of the school year! Our gym has been lonely all summer and is ready for students to come back to learn, exercise, and have fun!

Over the summer we enhanced the gym by adding a mesh curtain to the stage area so equipment will remain in the gym and not back in the wrestling room area. Outside, you will also see an enhanced GaGa Ball Pit that levels the ground to make it easier to play at recess.

Remember to bring your tennis shoes to PE class and we will see you soon!

Question to ask your student: What unit is your student most excited for in PE this year?

Question to ask your student: What is a PE goal that your student has for this first quarter?

Question to ask your student: What concerns or challenges does PE bring to your student?

Also, be sure to check out the Lodi Blue Devil Stadium Fan Expectations, linked below.

We are so excited to be back together in the music room! We will be jumping right into the school year with singing, dancing, and instrument playing.

Ask your student?

- What are you most looking forward to in music?

Also, here are the concert dates and times for the school year. We look forward to seeing you.

Hello from the LES/OSC Library!

I hope everyone had a good summer and is finding some things to look forward to for the upcoming school year.

We’re so excited about getting kids back to school and into the library this year, and there are a few little changes kids can look for in our space!

Also, Ms. Skelton is working hard on getting a bunch of new books ready for everyone, (shown in the picture.)

If any books showed up over the summer, feel free to send them in at your earliest convenience!

Ask me . . .

• What am I looking forward to this year in the library?

• What was one of my favorite books from last year?

Please feel free to contact me at any time if you have any questions at goodamy@lodischoolswi.org.

See you soon,

Ms. Good

I hope you had a great summer! I spent my time painting, making clay projects, doing photography and I got to travel to Costa Rica with the school district's exchange program! I am so excited to see you all again and start creating amazing art projects!

Ask your student:

What art materials are you most excited to use this year?

Why are those your favorite?

Food Service: Breakfast and lunch will be available for students. Please take a look at the important information below:

• For information on determining free and reduced meal eligibility, see this information from the Department of Public Instruction.
  
• Breakfast: Students will have the option to have breakfast in the cafeteria when they arrive at school. Breakfast will be served from 7:45 am -8:00 am daily
  
• Costs:
  
• K-5 Breakfast is $1.95
  
• K-5 Lunch is $3.20
  
• Milk is $0.85
  
• Here is the link to the Food Service Website where you can learn how to check your account balance, make a payment or view the monthly lunch menu.
• Take a look at the information below for the September menus and regarding lunches for the 2026-2027 field trips.

2026-2027 LES/OSC Parent and Student Handbook

• We encourage families to review the handbook. Our goal is to provide a positive school experience and this is a collaborative effort with you.