Lakeside Elementary
Black Wolf Bulletin
Dear Lakeside Families-
One of the greatest strengths of our school community is the connection between our families and staff. We know that students are most successful when home and school work together, communicate openly, and share a commitment to supporting each child. As questions, celebrations, or concerns come up, we encourage families to connect directly with their child’s teacher or the staff member closest to the situation. We've seen some great examples of this recently, and the connection it builds within our school. Those conversations help us better understand one another, respond to student needs, and continue building the strong relationships that make Lakeside such a special school family. Thank you for continuing to partner with us and for the trust you place in our staff each day.
ISEE Spotlight: Engagement
We are continuing our focus on our ISEE values by highlighting Engagement. At Lakeside, engagement means being present, curious, and ready to participate in our learning and our school community. We want our students to understand that engagement is more than simply completing their work. It means asking questions, contributing ideas, listening to others, persevering when learning gets challenging, and being where their feet are. Families can help reinforce this at home by asking, “How were you engaged in your learning today?” or “What is something you were curious about today?”
ENGAGEMENT VIDEO
Thank you for helping us build a school community where every student feels connected, supported, and engaged in their learning.
Mr. King, Principal
SAVE THE DATE!📆
📅 Friday, November 6th at 2:00 PM!
Get ready to WALK, HAVE FUN, and SUPPORT LAKESIDE! 💙🖤
Our annual Walk-A-Thon is a FUNdraiser that brings our Lakeside community together to support our amazing school! We’re excited to make this year’s event another howling success! 🐾
🙌 Volunteers Needed! We can’t do it without you! If you’re able to lend a hand, please sign up using the link below.
🔗 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090A48A4AC2BA7F85-66807605-walkathon#/
Let’s make this year’s Walk-A-Thon the BEST ONE YET! Go, Black Wolves! 🐺💙
5th Grade - We’re using monocular clues in our pumpkin perspective project.
4th Grade - Adapting our painting technique to a fun mummy with use of shadow and overlapping.
3rd Grade - 3rd is learning about positive and negative space with our Japanese Notans.
2nd Grade - It’s a review of primary and secondary colors in this colorful web.
1st Grade - 1st graders are using their knowledge of line to create movement in their cold night sky.
Kindergarten - “P” is for Pumpkin. It’s onto texture rubbings and practice with scissors for our Kinders.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email me at melody.wollangk@oshkosh.k12.wi.us
🌎 Lakeside Pollution Solution Is Back! Let’s Recycle!
Hello Lakeside Families!
My name is Terri Oesterreich, but you can call me Mrs. O! This is my fourth year at Lakeside Elementary as an Instructional Assistant in the Special Education Department and my second year serving as Lakeside’s Pollution Solution Coordinator. I’m excited to kick off another year of recycling with our Black Wolves!
🌎 What Is Pollution Solution?
Lakeside is partnering with NexTrex to give plastic film packaging a second life! Through this recycling program, we can help keep thousands of pounds of plastic waste out of landfills by turning eligible plastic film into eco-friendly outdoor products.
♻️ How Can You Help?
Please check the attached flyer for a list of acceptable recyclable items. Families can bring in eligible plastic bags and film packaging or send them to school with their students. You’ll find NexTrex collection bins in two convenient locations:
Across from the Lost and Found
By the kitchen
Everyone is welcome to donate recyclable materials! Students in 4th and 5th grade also have the opportunity to become Pollution Solution Officers and help lead our recycling efforts. A sign-up letter has been sent to students who are interested in joining this fantastic team!
⚖️ Our Recycling Goal
We’ve already started collecting and weighing plastic film at Lakeside, and we’re excited to see how much we can recycle together! Our Pollution Solution Officers weigh our collected materials during afternoon recess on Thursdays, allowing students to enjoy their recess on most days while still making progress toward our goal.
Our goal is to collect 1,000 pounds of plastic film by Earth Day in April 2027! If we reach our goal of 250 pounds each quarter, Lakeside may even have the opportunity to earn prizes for our school!
Every bag counts, and every contribution makes a difference. Keep sending in those eligible plastic bags and film packaging to help our Black Wolves reach our goal! 🌎♻️
Let’s work together to make Lakeside greener, one bag at a time! 🌱♻️
Thank you for your support!
Terri Oesterreich (Mrs. O)
Pollution Solution Coordinator
Terri.oesterreich@oshkosh.k12.wi.us
Every school day is a vital opportunity for your child to learn, grow, and build academic confidence. When your elementary student is in class, they engage in essential lessons and develop crucial social skills alongside their peers. Consistent attendance helps establish a predictable routine, allowing them to feel secure and successful in their learning environment. . Your support in ensuring they arrive on time every day is a powerful investment in their future, setting them up for long-term achievements. Please note that to ensure all students stay on track, a letter of concern will be sent out when a student misses 8 days of school. We appreciate your partnership in making daily school attendance a top priority.
All reports of a student absence must go through the school office. If your child(ren) are sick for multiple days, please notify us each day they are absent.
All communication regarding your student’s attendance—including appointments, late arrivals, or early departures—must be sent to the office. You may copy your child’s teacher on the message, and the office will also ensure that attendance information is shared with the classroom teacher.
To avoid an unexcused absence, all student absences must be reported to the main office at
920-424-0131. If you leave a voicemail, be sure to include your student’s full name, grade, reason for absence, and any symptoms they may be experiencing. You may also report absences by emailing the school secretary at: kylene.schrage@oshkosh.k12.wi.us.
Infinite Campus (IC) Portal:
You can submit preplanned absence requests online through Infinite Campus. In IC, go to More > Absence Request. Please be sure to fill out all fields completely so we can accurately mark your student’s attendance.
If you need to pick up your student early for any reason, please notify the main office ahead of time. We kindly ask that you allow a minimum of 1 hour notice if your student needs to leave the building early so we have enough time to locate and prepare your student.
As always, please feel free to reach out to the main office with any questions or concerns. Thank you for your help and cooperation!
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. If you HAVE NOT filled out a volunteer application please click HERE to begin the application process. If you are unsure of your volunteer status, please email Kylene Schrage. All verified backgrounds checks are good for three years, and are effective for all OASD schools. If you have any questions about this process, please contact our school office at 920.424.0131 or kylene.schrage@oshkosh.k12.wi.us
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 3-4 business days, so please plan accordingly!
As of January 1st, 2026, our online menu platform through Nutrislice has been updated to oshkoshk12.nutrislice.com
