Jefferson Elementary Newsletter
Patriot Press
Dear Families,
Happy first week back from Spring Break! I hope your family was able to find time to relax and recharge during the week off.
As we return, we’re preparing for the Forward Exam, which will begin on April 7th for our students in grades 3–5. Please help set your child up for success by ensuring they arrive at school on time each day so they can eat breakfast and start the day ready to go. A good night’s rest each evening will also make a big difference in helping them stay focused and confident.
Our students have worked incredibly hard all year, and this is their time to shine. We’re encouraging them to use their “superpowers” — brain power, stamina, smart strategies, and confidence — to show all that they know and can do.
To help build excitement and boost morale, we will also have a superhero-themed dress down week. While this is meant to be fun and encouraging, the most important focus is for students to show what they know and do their very best. If the dress down becomes a distraction to learning or testing, we will discontinue it.
Thank you for your continued support!
Warm regards,
Lady Jones
Reporting Student Attendance 💛
To help us support your student’s success and safety, all attendance notifications need to come through the school office. This includes:
✨ Absences — Please let us know each day your child is out, especially if they’re sick for multiple days. You may email doctor's notes to the school secretary or send them to school with your student.
✨ Late Arrivals & Early Pick-Ups — Inform the office so we can properly record the day.
✨ Extended Vacations - Please fill out the Pre-Planned Absence Form (link is located at the bottom of the newsletter) and return it to the office with your student.
✨ Attendance may be reported to the office via phone, secretary email, or via Infinite Campus Parent Portal under "more" and "absence requests".
📧 Email: katie.ascher@oshkosh.k12.wi.us
📞 Phone: 920-424-0165
If someone other than a parent/guardian will be picking up your student, please notify the office ahead of time. For everyone’s safety, the person picking up must show a valid ID at pickup so we can confirm they’re approved to take your child.
Thank you for staying connected and helping us ensure every student’s day is safe, smooth, and successful!
🚗 Morning Drop-Off & Afternoon Pick-Up Reminder
📍 View the official Jefferson Elementary Traffic Flow & Parking Map:
👉 Jefferson Traffic Flow/Parking Map (official)
Where you can park & walk:
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11th Ave (from the end of the bus loading zone down toward Oregon St.) — Street parking is allowed. You may park, exit your vehicle, and walk your student to the blacktop.
Surrounding streets: 10th Avenue, Oregon Street, and other designated green areas on the map.
Where you cannot park:
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Minnesota Street (along the school) — Loading zone only. Pull up, drop off or pick up quickly, do not park and exit your car here.
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Blacktop in front of the playground (11th Ave) — Bus zone only. No parking or loading here.
Safety reminder:
Please keep traffic heading north on Minnesota Street. Stopping in the middle of the road to drop off creates a safety hazard with oncoming cars.
A message from Mrs. Boettcher and Mrs. Vollbrecht
Join us for our next PTO meeting - April 6th at 5:30 PM in the Library Media Center. Please see this link for the upcoming agenda.
📅🎥🍿Save the Date for Family Movie Night on Friday, May 1st. Details to come soon!
Check out their Facebook page here.
The PTO plays a vital role in supporting our students through various events and activities, including field trips, Opera for the Young, and school events. We’d love to see you there and share how you can help make a difference!
Volunteer in the OASD
As a reminder, if you are interested in volunteering by helping in your child's classroom or chaperoning a field trip, you must have a pre-approved volunteer application on file before the volunteering event. Applications are good for 3 years, and are effective for all OASD schools. You can find the application HERE.
Important!: Once you have completed your application, let the office know so that we can request that the application be processed; this does not happen automatically, and can take up to 48 hours, so please plan accordingly!