Lodi Elementary School & Ouisconsing School of Collaboration
Website: lodi.k12.wi.us
Phone: 608-592-3842
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LodiSchoolsWI/
Dear LES/OSC Families,
I hope this newsletter finds you and your family well. It was great seeing so much support for our students at the costume parade yesterday. I'm glad we were able to have it outside. If you weren't able to make it or if you and your family don't celebrate I want you to know that this community and our staff supported your child and made it another great day! I definitely saw Lodi Pride on display! I can't believe it is already November. I wanted to take a moment to encourage you to recognize the power of gratitude and challenge you to consider the importance of gratitude in our daily lives.
Research shows that practicing gratitude can lead to:
- Improved mental health
- Stronger relationships
- Enhanced empathy
- Better sleep
- Increased self-esteem
Here are some ways we can incorporate gratitude into our lives:
1. Daily Gratitude Journal: Start each day by writing three things we are thankful for.
2. Thankful Thursday: Dedicate time every Thursday to share our gratitude with someone.
3. Gratitude Letters: Write heartfelt letters to someone who has positively impacted our lives.
"Gratitude turns what we have into enough." - Anonymous
Thank you for your continued support and partnership in your child's education. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Sincerely,
Eric Scheunemann
Lodi Elementary School/OSC Charter School Principal
(608) 592-3842 ext. 2102
"No significant learning can occur without a significant relationship." ~ James Comer
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 (button below) instead of calling school or emailing the office; however, if you have questions or are unable to complete this form you can still call the attendance line: (608) 592-3842 ext 2100 or email the school office: lesoscoffice@lodischoolswi.org.
The form is also accessible through the Lodi Elementary School page and the Ouisconsing School of Collaboration page with a link that says “Report an Absence” on the main page.
Each year, families in our district are offered support during the holiday season through the Lodi Santa Project. This project has been around for 30+ years providing local families in need with gifts, cold weather gear and other necessities anonymously for those who might otherwise go without. Last year we helped over 40 families with more than 100 children. These are especially difficult times for many families in our community. If you, or any family that you know who are part of the Lodi School District would benefit from this project, please reach out to the program coordinator, Pam Cunningham, directly via email at lodisantaproject@gmail.com. All information is kept strictly confidential.
Families who would like to support the Lodi Santa Project financially or who would like to sponsor a child or family can also contact Pam at the email address above. Monetary donations as well as donations such as socks, mittens, hats, books, teen friendly gift cards, board games, crafts, etc. are always appreciated!
Helping Your 4K-5 Grader Become a Confident Reader -
As we continue to nurture a love for reading in our young learners, it’s important to create an engaging and supportive environment at home. Here are some effective strategies to help your 4K-5th grade students flourish in their reading journey:
1. Create a Reading Routine
Establish a regular reading time each day. Whether it’s before bedtime or after school, consistency helps children look forward to reading. Aim for 20 minutes of reading together daily.
2. Choose Engaging Books
Let your child pick books that interest them! Whether it's superheroes, animals, or adventures, selecting books that spark their curiosity will keep them engaged. Don’t hesitate to explore different genres, including picture books, early chapter books, and non-fiction.
3. Be Patient and Supportive
Every child learns at their own pace. Celebrate their successes, no matter how small, and provide gentle guidance when they struggle. Avoid pressure, and instead, make reading a joyful and rewarding experience.
As the leaves change and the winter winds start to blow, please make sure that your child is bringing proper clothing to stay warm - jacket, hat and mittens/gloves. Students will go outside nearly every day for fresh air and recess. The only reason students will not go outside is if it is raining or if the temperature is below 0 degrees (we will also take wind chill into account). Students are generally outside for recess for 20 minutes. If your student needs a jacket for winter please let the office know and we will try and get them one.
I am including information below that was sent out in all families in Infinite Campus on October 18th. As of now we currently have confirmed cases at the High School. Primary Providers are continuing to test those who present with symptoms. Currently, we have no positive cases in the other buildings.
Pertussis (Whooping Cough):
Pertussis is a very contagious bacterial infection that can spread through close contact when people with the disease cough. Symptoms can appear 5 to 21 days after infection. It usually starts like a common cold (e.g., sneezing, runny nose, etc.) followed by a cough that gets worse over one to two weeks. People with Pertussis may have coughing spells in which they can’t catch their breath between coughs. Some may loudly gasp (“whoop”) and vomit or feel like they’re choking.
If your child has Pertussis like symptoms:
Please, contact your healthcare provider. Please have your provider write a note to clear your child when they can return to school.
If your student has recently been evaluated and tested for potentially having pertussis:
Per State Guidelines and Public Health, your student will need to be at home while awaiting the test result or until they have completed 5 days of the prescribed antibiotic treatment.
If the result comes back positive:
The local Health Department and School Nurse will contact you before your student can return back to school.
Prevention Steps To Help Prevent Illness:
Clean Your Hands:
Washing hands often will help protect from germs. If soap and water are not available, use alcohol-based hand sanitizer. CDC: Handwashing Facts
Cover Your Mouth and Nose:
Covering your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It helps to prevent those around you from getting sick.
Avoid Touching Eyes, Nose, Mouth:
Germs can spread when a person something that is contaminated with germs then touches their eyes, nose, or mouth.
Stay Home When You Are Sick:
This helps prevent spreading illness to others.
Practice Other Good Healthy Habits:
Clean and disinfect frequently used surfaces, especially when someone is sick. Get plenty of sleep, drink plenty of fluids, manage stress, get enough sleep, and eat nutritious foods.
Vaccinations:
When children and their families are vaccinated, it helps protect the risk of getting seriously ill. (CDC: Vaccines and Diseases They Prevent)
Other Resources:
Wisconsin Wayfinder: Children’s Resource Network helps assist families, caregivers, professionals, and organizations in finding a wide array of supports and services.
Janelle Sivam RN, BSN
School 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
We have been working hard in the art room this month! Each grade started out working on projects using their first names and we recently started Halloween/Fall projects. I partnered up with the Associated Bank in Lodi and there will be projects on display there each month. Kindergarten projects were up during October and 2nd grade projects will be there in November!
Square1 Art projects have been sent in and will be ready for orders this month. Watch for more info in weekly newsletters and messages through infinite campus.
I will be traveling to Thailand with the school district for the month of November to chaperone the exchange program at our sister school in Suphan Buri. During my time there Sandy Osterman, the previous PS, LES, and OSC art teacher, will be subbing for me. Sandy is a fantastic teacher and we are so excited to have her back for a short time! I am excited for this opportunity and can't wait to teach my students about it when I get back.
How can you help your child?
Ask them about the art projects they are doing at school! What materials are they using? How many days did you work on it? What has been your favorite project so far?
Hello from the Elementary School/OSC Library!
Students have been doing a great job of getting their books turned in. Thanks for your support at home with this!
This month we talked about:
How to use Destiny: our program on the computer that allows us to search all of the books in our library and look up which books you have checked out, etc.
How the fiction books are organized by genre/style, i.e. realistic fiction, animal stories, historical fiction, fantasy, sports, etc.
Where things are located in the library
Hispanic Heritage Month, (September 15-October 15)
How to care for our chromebooks
We read Encounter, by Jane Yolen and talked about Indigenous Peoples Day, (the second Monday in October)
We read Creepy books by Aaron Reynolds
We started our Digital Citizenship lessons.
3rd: Rings of Responsibility (Our online actions affect ourselves, our communities, and our world.)
4th: My Media Choices (The what, when, and how much of our digital media choices makes a difference.)
5th: Media Balance (We always want to make sure that we have time for other important things, and there can be negative effects of too much screen time.)
How can you help your child?
Ask:
- What is your favorite genre of books?
- Where are the holiday books in the library?
- How do you use Destiny?
Feel free to contact me at any time if you have any questions at goodamy@lodischoolswi.org.
Happy reading,
Ms. Good
The Lodi Music Boosters is a parent-driven group, working to provide funding for ALL levels of Music Education within the School District of Lodi. Our hope is for all students to have the opportunity to explore and love music, from Kindergarten through High School, and beyond. In recent years, the Lodi Music Boosters have been able to offset student and teacher costs for a variety of requests, including classroom needs, tuition for student clinics and camps, meals and ticket prices for field trips, Senior scholarships, and more. Your contribution of one dozen treats helps raise donations at our school concerts, so we may continue to provide funds for our young musicians.
Please click on this SignUpGenius and review the available slots. You may drop off your snacks or treats at the PAC Ticket Booth that day, before your child's scheduled performance time.
Thank you for your donation and continuing support of the Lodi Music Boosters! Want to get involved or have questions about the group? Contact Kristina Schiller at akmschiller@gmail.com for more information. Thank you for your support!
Winter Concert - Friday, December 6th @ the PAC
- 5th Grade - 12:15 - 12:35
- 4th Grade - 12:50 - 1:10
- 3rd Grade 1:25 - 1:45
- OSC 2:00 - 2:20
During LES/OSC Physical Education classes we have spent a lot of time focusing on increasing our heart rates through various cardiovascular exercises. Whether it be by running laps, sprinting, jumping rope, doing ladder drills, playing tag, box jumps or other means we have worked to hit our peak heart rates these past few weeks.
Question to ask your student: What exercise that we’ve done in class allowed them to hit their peak heart rate?
We have talked to the students about why Heart Rate Monitors are so important to our daily classes, but also important to our future classes. We’ve also discussed the short and long term benefits of HRM’s.
Question to ask your student: What is a short term goal they have for using their HRM’s? What is a long term goal they have for using their HRM’s?
One of the goals our school has this year is to get every LES/OSC student out to the School Forest at least once during the 2024-2025 school year. Last Friday we were able to take 80 kids out to the School Forest!
Well the leaves are flying! We all know what that means-snow is coming!
Our Great Apple Crunch was a huge success again this year. Please see the district Facebook page for lots of pictures. We featured apples from Lapaceks, Jasper Orchards and Ski-Hi Apples. We had so many different kinds and they were all delicious! Thank you to all of them. A special shout out to Mr. Endres for leading the crunch and getting everyone to join in. Also, a special thank you to Kathy Klinke for all of the wonderful pictures and for sharing them!
We will have a turkey dinner on this month also in honor of Thanksgiving. Please watch your menu for which day it will be on. We have a lot to be thankful for and we want everyone to be able to enjoy a turkey lunch! There may be a special treat that day also!
opportunity very seriously and we want everyone to be able to experience our wonderful food. We
hope you have a blessed and bountiful Thanksgiving holiday!
Taher Food Service Director
