Emmeline Cook Elementary Newsletter

Please check backpacks and folders for either one of these items below. You will received one or the other (OR NOTHING IF YOU WERE ABSENT THE DAY PICTURES WERE TAKEN)

#1- This is your pack of pictures that you ordered

#2 - You did not order pictures ahead of time...This is your order slip.

We are starting to see an increase in student absences. Please remember to be calling your student in if you know they will be out. Below is the OASD Board Policy 5200 in regards to Attendance.

Board Policy 5200: Parent/Guardian-Excused Pre-Planned Absence

The student has been excused in writing by their parent/guardian before the absence for any reason. A student may not be excused for more than ten (10) days per school year under this paragraph and must complete any coursework missed during the absence.

Examples of reasons for being absent that should be counted under this paragraph include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Professional and other necessary appointments (e.g., medical, dental, and legal) that cannot be scheduled outside of the school day (a doctor's note is helpful)

2. To attend a funeral

3. Legal proceedings that require the student's presence

4. College visits

5. Job fairs

6. Vacations

Please see the school office for PREPLANNED VACATION forms.

Tips for Parents/Guardians

• Set attendance goals with your child or track attendance on a calendar
• Help your child get a good night’s sleep
• Prep the night before and set a morning routine to streamline your morning
• Try to schedule medical or dental appointments before or after school hours
• Schedule trips during school breaks
• Don’t let your child stay home unless they are truly sick
• Talk with your child about the reasons they may not want to go to school
• For students who have chronic health issues, talk with their pediatrician about developing a plan for school
• Know school start times and contact the school if your child will be late or absent
• Encourage your child to get involved with after-school activities

Absences Add Up!

Students who miss only 2 days of school per month starting in kindergarten…

• Will have missed about a MONTH of school by the end of kindergarten
• Will have missed nearly A HALF YEAR of school by the end of 3rd grade
• Will have missed A FULL YEAR of school by the end of 8th grade
• Will have missed OVER A YEAR AND A HALF of school by the end of 12th grade

Thank you to all that were able to attend Fall Family Night! It was a fun evening of community coming together with E Cook staff. Congratulations to Maverick Petr for guessing "How much is in the jar?". Maverick guessed 80 and there were 83 items.

Congratulations to Mrs. Vis, who is the reigning champion this year for the Best Decorated Pumpkin! Thank you to all staff who also created a pumpkin masterpiece.

Please click on the letter from Mr. Ruhl to see it larger.

We will once again be collaborating with Tri County Dental. This year during the IC Enrollment process you were asked if you wanted your student to be considered for the dental program. IF you filled out the online form for the dental program you will be notified if your student qualifies for the service before they are scheduled to arrive at E Cook.

Dates they will be visiting:

• December 7th
• December 9th
• December 17th

If you do not remember if you signed up during the enrollment process you can call the school office to look that information up for you OR you can enroll via QR Code below or you can click here for a printable copy.... English Packet or Spanish Packet (Return these as soon as possible to the school office)

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Outdoor Coat Guidelines

Right now it seems as if Mother Nature cannot make up her mind but it is never too early to start prepairing for the COLD weather! We wanted to make sure to send a reminder of the weather guidelines that we follow for outdoor recess and the types of clothing students should be wearing for recess for the next couple of months.

Students are required to go outside for recess for 25 minutes every day UNLESS the temperature is below 10 degrees or the temperature is 0 degrees with the windchill.

Please make sure to start sending your student to school with the appropriate attire for recess. It is suggested that you have a winter coat, hat, mittens or gloves. Snow pants and boots are not necessary until the snow starts to fly.

Here is suggested coat guidelines:

September through November the health office may screen students in Kindergarten, 2nd and 4th grade for:

● Vision

● Hearing

If our screening identifies a concern you will be notified via phone call from Wisconsin Eye Consultants. If you do not receive anything that means your child passed his/her screening and requires no further action.

If you would like to opt out of these free screenings, please notify your school nurse as soon as possible.

Taylor Knaus, BSN, RN

Emmeline Cook EL and Vel Phillips MS

email: taylor.knaus@oshkosh.k12.wi.us

Phone: 920-718-4268 ext 3345

Mrs. Karns 3rd Grade

Each student in Mrs. Karns 3rd Grade classroom received a book thanks to a grant from the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation. Students in this classroom will receive one book per month! Happy Reading, Otters!

All E. Cook adults are welcome to participate in our PTO meetings. During these, we discuss upcoming events and brainstorm ways to support our school with the resources we have available. We warmly invite you to join us in our efforts to enhance and uplift our school community!

Future Day Meetings: (meetings will always be the first Wednesday of each month)

• November 7th, 6pm - meeting will be located at the Oshkosh Public Library in a conference room (lower level of the library)

Contact Us:

Email: ecookpto@gmail.com Facebook: Emmeline Cook PTO

Time: Morning

Location: Emmeline Cook Gym

Every student is allowed to pick a book from a variety of gently used children's picture and chatper books. Any donations for gently used children's books would be greatly appreciated.

Time: 4pm - 7pm

Location: Jersey Mikes Subs (2020 Jackson Street, Oshkosh)

50% of your order will be donated to E Cook!!

Time: TBD

Location: McDonalds (1863 Jackson Street)

The PTO will be hosting a Election Day Bake Sale at St. Andrew's on the corner of Hazel St. and Murdock Ave. Please consider signing up HERE to donate baked goods.

The PTO is seeking used children's Halloween costumes for students without to be able to dress up and join in on the Halloween Parade fun. If you have something we can use please drop it off in the school office or contact the PTO at ecookpto@gmail.com

National Box Tops for Education week is October 12-18 and it is the biggest earning event of the year! All week, you'll earn DOUBLE Box Tops and you'll also earn 20 Bonus Box Tops when you buy any 4 participating products.

The October Box Tops bonuses are shown below or you can see them on the homepage of the app in 'Bonus Offers'.

• Buy 2, Earn 5 on participating Cereal products
• Buy 2, Earn 5 on participating Pillsbury products
• Buy 2, Earn 5 on participating Gold Medal Flour & Bisquick products
• Buy 3, Earn 5 on participating Annie's Mac & Cheese products
• Buy 2, Earn 5 on participating LARABAR products

Friday, Oct. 23rd

• NO SCHOOL

• PTO Book Giveaway

• Halloween Parade (more info at later date)

Tuesday, Nov. 3rd

• 3rd Grade Bubolz Nature Preserve FT

Thursday, Nov. 6th

• Cougar Time!

Thursday, Nov. 12th

• Picture ReTake Day

Friday, Nov. 13th

• NO SCHOOL

Wednesday, Nov. 18th

• Popcorn Day

• 1st Grade Barlow Planetarium FT

Wednesday, Nov. 25th

• NO SCHOOL

Thursday, Nov. 26th

• NO SCHOOL

• NO SCHOOL

Q1. How many year have you been in OASD?

- 26 Years (Lincoln Elementary, South Park Middle School, North High School, and E.Cook Elementary)

Q2. What was your favorite subject when you were in school?

- Gym & Science

Q3. Who was your favorite elementary school teacher, what grade did they teach, and why were they your favorite?

- Mr. Thompson, 4th Grade. He was my favorite because he was the first teacher I had who truly connected with his students. He would actually join us in our games and play alongside us. When he read books to the class, he made funny voices for the different characters, which made reading fun and memorable. He made learning feel enjoyable and showed us that a teacher could be both a teacher and someone who genuinely enjoyed being with his students.