Panther Newsletter

Important Dates

October 14

7th and 8th grade Boys Basketball Practice starts

October 16

No School

October 19th

4:00-7:00 Early Intervention Conferences by invite only

October 22

PTN Bingo Night 5:30-7 at South Park (see flyer below)

October 23

No School

November 3

7th grade boys basketball game at Tipler 3:55
8th grade boys basketball game at South Park 3:55

November 7

6th, 7th, 8th grade Oshkosh Sings 2:00pm, Oshkosh North HS Field House

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You will find updates, pictures and events taking place with our school and PTN.

Note from the Principal

Dear Parents~

Happy Friday~

We have officially completed over a month of school. Teachers and students have engaged in school by learning South Park expectations and engaging in rigorous academics in their classes. Often at the middle school level students don’t come home with homework that you can check on every night, but it is still important as a parent to know what is going on in school and how to best support your child in their learning.

1. Academic Momentum & Progress Monitoring

How can you help your child?

Check Canvas: The next month is crucial in the success of your student. It is at this time that late work can begin to pile up AND it is not too late to get things handed in and recover! Take some time to view your student’s Canvas pages with them to see their current grades and progress. Here are the Canvas parent observer account directions so you can log in!
Self-Advocacy: Encourage your student to reach out directly to their teachers if they are feeling overwhelmed or falling behind. Learning to advocate for themselves is one of the most valuable skills middle schoolers can develop.

2. Attendance and Timeliness

The number one predictor of student success is attendance. The more class time students miss, the more they fall behind. Log-in to Infinite Campus to view your student’s attendance, including tardies.

3. Conversations to Have at Home

Middle schoolers aren't always quick to share details about their day. Instead of asking "How was school?", try asking:

"Which class is the most challenging right now and how are you getting help?"
"What activities are you planning to check out this fall?"
"Do you feel comfortable with where your grades are heading into mid-quarter?"

4. Opportunities for Parent Engagement

Here are some upcoming opportunities for you to stay engaged in your student’s education:

Early intervention Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Oct. 19th from 4-7pm. This is an invitation only conference. You will be receiving a phone call or email regarding this invitation. Full school Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held November 9th from 4-7pm. This conference is for everyone to attend and will be held in the gymnasium.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Principal Pakula

For anyone interested in ordering pictures from our picture retake day. Here is a link to the printable form for picture orders Printable Form. You can also order online by following this link: Online Picture Order

Lost and Found

Lost and Found: Our lost and found pile has been growing! Please have your child check out the table so you can retrieve your items. If you identify one of your things, you may also call the office and Tawnya Davies can help you. 920-424-0431 x2702

Early Intervention Conferences

Early Intervention Conferences will take place at South Park Middle School on Monday, October 19th, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. These conferences are by invitation only and focus on students who have scored a "1" in one or more academic strands, or students whose teachers believe a parent-teacher meeting would support their ongoing success. Invitations will be sent out soon—please watch for an email or phone call. We encourage you to make every effort to schedule a time so we can partner together for your child's educational success.

FYI: Middle School Sports Sign Up Dates

School Store Opening Dates

School Stores for each Sport will open on the dates below:

Girls' Basketball - Grades - 07, 08 - November 9, 2026

Boys' and Girls' Wrestling - Grades - 06, 07, 08 - January 4, 2027

Boys' and Girls' Track - Grades - 07, 08 - March 15, 2027

REMINDERS TO PARENTS/STUDENTS

Attendance Reminder

Attention parents just a reminder to please call in your student or email tawnya.davies@oshkosh.k12.wi.us if you are getting any type of attendance type phone calls. It is important to call in your student even if they are a few minutes late, as it does count towards their total day count of absences. Your communication is greatly appreciated.

If a student arrives at school 10 or more minutes late, a parent or guardian MUST call to excuse their child or it will be marked as an unexcused absence. The school day ends at 3:37pm. No student should be on school grounds any earlier than 7:45am as there is NO SUPERVISION until 7:45am outside. All students must be off school grounds by 3:50pm each day unless they are participating in after school sports or clubs. If your student is going to be late, absent, or needs to leave early, please call #920.424.0431 ext 2702

Contact Updates

Parents/guardians please contact the office with any phone number & email updates so we can contact you with emergencies or when your child may be ill. Remember, students may not use their cells during school hours or they will have them taken away for the day. School Day Schedule bell rings to enter the building at 8:12am. Students must be in their seats by 8:19am.

DRESS CODE DO NOTS

Students may NOT wear:

Violent language or images.
Hate speech, profanity, or sexual references.
Images, language, or brands depicting drugs, alcohol, tobacco (or any illegal item or activity).
Clothing identified with a gang or gang-related activities.
Images or language that creates a hostile or intimidating environment based on any protected class.
No strapless shirts or dresses.
Visible underwear.
Bathing suits.
Sunglasses
Blankets or similar coverings.

Per the SPMS Handbook Linked Below

Lost and Found

Our lost and found table is over flowing. Please remind your child if they are missing anything to look there first. Thanks!

Have coats that no longer fit or that you no longer wear? Donate them to our community coat drive!

Community members, students, staff, and families can drop off coats in the donation boxes near the front office.

This drive is held in partnership with the Salvation Army. Please contact Alexis Janssen with any questions at email: alexis.janssen@oshkosh.k12.wi.us

Important Dates Important Dates

Note from the Principal Note from the Principal

Lost and Found

Early Intervention Conferences

FYI: Middle School Sports Sign Up Dates

REMINDERS TO PARENTS/STUDENTS REMINDERS TO PARENTS/STUDENTS

Attendance Reminder

Contact Updates

DRESS CODE DO NOTS

Lost and Found

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Important Dates

Note from the Principal

REMINDERS TO PARENTS/STUDENTS

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