Lodi Primary School

LODI PRIMARY SCHOOL

Email: bringsa@lodischoolswi.org

Website: https://www.lodi.k12.wi.us/
Location: 1307 Sauk Street, Lodi, WI, USA
Phone: 608-592-3855
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LodiSchoolsWI/
Twitter: @LodiSchoolwWI

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Dear Lodi Primary Families,

Welcome to a brand-new school year! I hope your summer was filled with rest, fun, and wonderful memories. As we open our doors, I am filled with genuine excitement to see our halls buzzing with energy, big smiles, and the joy of learning.

At Lodi Primary, we know that a child’s success relies on a strong, supportive partnership between home and school. You are your child’s first and most important teacher, and when we work together, our students thrive. We are deeply committed to communicating openly and working hand-in-hand with you every step of the way.

To help us keep that connection strong, we encourage open and direct communication. If you ever have a question, concern, or problem that arises regarding your child’s classroom experience, please reach out to their classroom teacher first. They know your child best in the school setting and are always your best first resource. If you work together and feel a solution hasn’t been found, my door is always open, and I am more than happy to help!

More than anything, I am thrilled to build deep, meaningful relationships with our students and families this year. Getting to know your children—their passions, their humor, and their unique learning styles—is the absolute best part of my job. Lodi Primary already has so many amazing things to offer, and I am eager to build on that strong foundation together with all of you.

Just a couple of quick notes to help the start of the year run smoothly:

• After School Plans: Please be sure to complete the after school form as soon as possible. The form is here. After School Plans form

• Arrival/Dismissal: Please be sure to review our arrival and dismissal plans (referenced in detail below) so that you know how to support your child. All families received two signs for their car window with their child’s name and grade at Open House. If you pick your child up, you will need to post this sign in the passenger window. We ask you to please follow these guidelines below so that we can ensure your child's safety. This includes asking families that drop off/pick up students in the parent loop to please stay in the car and let staff open the doors for students.
• Online Fee: Please pay your school fees for the 2026-2027 school year that can be found through the parent portal in Infinite Campus.

Thank you for sharing your incredible children with us. Let’s make this school year our best one yet!

Warm Regards,

Mrs. Brings

• What is one exciting thing you want to learn how to do or build in class?
• What makes someone a good friend, and how can you be a great friend to others this year?
• When something feels tough, what can you tell yourself to keep trying?

• Is there anything about the new school year that feels a little tricky or scary? How can we tackle it together?

• What is one way you can help your teacher or classmates when they are having a hard day?

• Wednesday, August 26 3:30-5:30 pm 4k AM & PM Open House & EC
• Thursday, August 27 3:30-5:30 pm K-2 Open House
• Tuesday, September 1 First day of school
• Friday, September 4 Developmental Screening (8:15-9:30 or 10:00-11:15)
• Monday, September 7 Labor Day, NO SCHOOL
• Friday, September 11 4K IN SESSION
• Monday, September 14 6:30 pm School Board Meeting
• Tuesday, September 22 District Wide Picture Retake Day
• Friday, October 2 No School - Collaboration Day

IF YOU HAVE NOT FILLED THIS OUT ALREADY, PLEASE DO BY WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26TH!

All families must fill out the After School Plans form by August 26th! This form will ensure that we can make sure your child knows where to go. Please note that you will have to wait until you find out who your child's teacher will be to complete this form.

If your plans change, we need you to contact the school by 1:00 pm at the latest. Please call the office at 608-592-3855 or email giesean@lodischoolswi.org or annenje@lodischoolswi.org.

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.

Each year, the Department of Public Instruction sends us feedback on our attendance through our school report card. One type of absence that does not count against our school is when there are days that are excused medically by a doctor. When your child has a doctor's appointment, please be proactive in bringing us a note from them when your student returns. In addition, these absences do not count towards the 10 days that families can excuse their student from school.

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 (click here) instead of calling school or emailing the office. If you have questions or are unable to complete this form you can still call the office at (608) 592-3855.

The form is also accessible through the https://primary.lodi.k12.wi.us/ page with a link that says “Report an Absence” on the main page.

7:45 am - 8:00 am Breakfast: Students will have the option to have breakfast in the cafeteria or go straight to their classroom before school. The cost of breakfast is $1.95. Any student that arrives late will need to bring their breakfast tray up to the classroom.

• If you would like your 4K student to have a daily milk break and/or a healthy snack item provided by the food service department, parents can pay for this option online. You are welcome to send a healthy snack from home for your child if you choose.
  

• K-5 Breakfast is $1.95

• K-5 Lunch is $3.20

• Extra Milk or Juice $0.85

• 7:45 am: Supervision begins (students will have to wait in cars until an adult motions them to come in)

• 7:55 am: School Starts

• 11:00 am: Dismissal

• 11:45 am: Supervision begins (students will have to wait in cars until an adult motions them to come in)
• 11:50 am: School Starts
• 2:55 pm: Dismissal

• 7:30 am: Staff will be at the crosswalk at Ridgestone & Sauk
• 7:45 am: Supervision begins (students will have to wait in cars until an adult motions them to come in)
• 7:55 am: School Starts
• 2:55 pm: Dismissal

All families will get a sign for their car window with their child’s name and grade at our Open House evenings. If you pick your child up, you will need to post this sign in the passenger window.

Thank you!

If your child can get in and out of the car on their own - use the family loop.

• Pull forward and stay in your car. Once they are near the front entrance, they can get out on their own.

• Park your car in the lot and walk your child to the flagpole. Students will then walk into the school independently.

Thank you for doing your part to keep everyone safe!!!

Students in grades pre–K through 2 shall not be dropped off at a bus stop, unless at least one (1) adult caretaker or responsible sibling of at least eleven (11) years of age, is visible to the bus driver (policy po800). If families need an alternative person to meet their child, they must contact the bus company. Early Childhood through second grade students will not be dropped off without any supervision. The appropriate law enforcement agency may be contacted if there is no parent/guardian to greet or leave the child with per our school handbook.

The following documents on our district website provide an overview of key concepts and skills a student will learn in a particular course or grade-level. In the form of “I can” statements, these targets also provide examples of what students can do as a result of their learning.

• Four-Year-Old Kindergarten
• Kindergarten
• First Grade
• Second Grade

The information provided in these learning target documents are subject to change without notice due to the constant evolution of the School District of Lodi curriculum.

School is right around the corner. It's time to start thinking about back to school shopping! You can find the supply list for Lodi Primary here.

Happy shopping!

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. We no longer will be carrying lip balm.

• 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.

• MenACWY (Protect against Meningitis and Septicaemia)

• Students entering 7th grade will need one dose of MenACWY vaccine.

• Students entering 12th grade will need two doses of MenACWY vaccine. Those 12th graders who received their first dose of a MenACWY containing vaccine at age 16 or older are not required to have booster-only the first MenACWY containing vaccine.

• 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.

• Immunization Clinic sign up

• 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

Wednesday, August 26 3:30-5:30 4K/EC AM & PM

Thursday, August 27 3:30-5:30 K-2

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

Last school year, we worked with families to identify ways we could better support students and families in preventing and responding to bullying. One result of that collaboration is our Bullying Information for Families webpage.

The site provides families with information about:

• How to report concerns
• What happens after a report
• How to support your child
• What our schools are doing to prevent bullying.

You do not need to determine whether something meets the definition of bullying before reaching out. If something doesn't seem right, please let us know. Early communication helps us support students and address concerns.

Bullying Information for Families

We encourage all families to take a few minutes to review the Lodi Primary School Family & Student Handbook. It includes important information about school expectations, procedures, and resources.

Creating a positive school experience is a partnership between students, families, and school staff, and understanding our shared expectations helps us start the year strong.

Lodi Primary School - Family and Student Handbook

Blessings in a Backpack

Students enrolled in Blessings in a Backpack receive a discreet bag of non-perishable, kid-friendly food each week to help support weekend meals.

• Bags are sent home every Friday.

• If there is no school on Friday, bags go home on Thursday.

Interested in enrolling?

Please complete the Blessing in a Backpack Google Form to sign up.

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Bridging Brighter Smiles

Professional dental services provided right at school for students and families in need.

Enroll: http://enrollment.bbsmiles.org/

Questions? Call 262-896-9891 or email coordinator@bbsmiles.org.

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Free and Reduced Lunch

The Free and Reduced Lunch program is income based. Applications are available on the district website under Our Families - Food Service (English) or Spanish).

Need help? Contact Ariel Andrews at 608-592-3855 ext. 1017 or andrear@lodischoolswi.org.