Lodi Primary School

Email: fassbam@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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Welcome back! My name is Amy Fassbender and I am very proud to be the principal of your child’s school. This is my fifth year in Lodi and my 24th in education. I am thrilled to be a part of a team that is driven to do all they can to support the growth and learning of your child academically, behaviorally, and socially.

We have had a busy two weeks with our pre-session for new teachers the week of August 19 and all staff the week of August 26. The school looks amazing and is ready for our students.

• After School Plans: Please be sure to complete the after school form as soon as possible. We asked for this to be completed by August 21 but are still accepting responses as we need this information for ALL students on the first day of school. The form is here.

• Arrival/Dismissal: Please be sure to review our arrival and dismissal plans so that you know how to support your child. All families will get two signs for their car window with their child’s name and grade at Sneak-a-Peek evenings. 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 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.
• Arrival for Families and Dismissal for Families (please click on the links for specifics

Please know that I am here for your child, for your family, and for my staff. We are committed to supporting our families and students every step of the way! I am looking forward to a wonderful year together!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Amy Fassbender

We are fortunate to have an incredible staff, and students will see many familiar faces from last year. But we do have some new individuals joining us and we graciously welcome them to our school. There are a few staff members that were hired.

• Dakota Mellen- music teacher
• Nisha Rai - school nurse
• Sara Schlender - special education assistant
• Amy Swenson -long term special education assistant

We required that all families fill out the form attached here by Thursday, August 29 at 8:00 am so that we can ensure your child goes the correct spot after school.

Note: Please wait to fill this form out until after you find out your child's teacher which we will share at Picture Day on Thursday, August 8.

• Wednesday, August 28 3:30-5:30 pm: 4K am Sneak-a-Peek and book fair in the LMC (3:00-5:30 pm)
  
• Thursday, August 29 3:30-5:30 pm: 4K pm and K-2 Sneak-a-Peek and book fair (3:00-5:30 pm) This year we will not be having sign ups, families can come any time during this period.
• Monday, September 2 : Labor Day - No School
  
• Tuesday, September 3: First day of school
  
• Wednesday, September 4: Picture Retake Day
  
• Monday, September 9: School Board Meeting
• Friday, September 20: 4:00 pm Homecoming Parade
• Friday, September 27: No School - Collaboration Day

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.

4k - morning session

• 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
  

4k - afternoon session

• 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
  

Grade K-2

• 7:40 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
  

As a way to support your child, all students in grades K-2 have a 30 minute WIN time each day. During this time students work with different staff to focus on skills that will support them in their learning for the coming year. All of the grade level teachers work together with our reading specialist (Sue Chambers), educational assistants, special education teachers, and school counselor (Mrs. Bilkey) to place students where they would best fit. Last year's staff helped to pre-plan these groups and areas of focus to help students get started this year. We will make adjustments and be reassessing as needed. New groups will then start mid-October. Below is a chart that explains our process for support in the School District of Lodi in regards to our Multi-Tiered System of Supports. If you ever have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.

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.

Last spring the School District of Lodi sent out a perception survey to all the students and families in our schools. We were able to see areas of strength and areas of growth for the School District of Lodi as well as specifically for the Primary School.

Some of the areas of celebration for the Primary School include:

• My child feels safe at school.
• School facilities are clean and well-kept.
• I have at least one school staff member I feel comfortable contacting when I have an idea or concern.
• School staff treat my child with dignity and respect.
• I feel welcome in my child's school.

One area our families would like to know more about is how they can support their child with their learning at home. Therefore a goal on the Primary School Balanced Scorecard for the 2024-2025 school year will be for staff to create a section of their agendas and newsletters that specifically highlights ways families can help their child at home.

As we start the school year, here are some suggestions that we would recommend:

• Visit the school - We have sneak-a-peek on August 28 (4k am students) and August 29 (4k pm and students in grades k-2). This is a great time to show your child the school and their classroom to help them get comfortable.
• Create routines - Establish routines at home for things like waking up, meals, reading, play, and bedtime. This can help your child feel more comfortable with the new routine at school.
• Adjust schedules - Gradually adjust your family schedule to help everyone transition into the school routine. For example, you can start getting back into the school bedtime routine a week before school starts.
• Prepare the night before - Have clothes picked out and lunches packed the evening before. In addition make sure they have a snack and their backpack.
• Talk to your child - Find out what they are excited about and worried about. Allow them to share their feelings and accept that some fear is normal.

I hope that your families were able to enjoy the summer. I am excited to announce that Nisha Rai will be joining the team as a health assistant. Nisha had done an outstanding job in helping during the pandemic for the district. I am grateful that she has returned and she will be a tremendous

asset to the team. She will be working in the health offices throughout the district and will work Monday thru Friday 8:45am-3:00pm. Please give her a warm welcome!

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 healthy. When a person is dehydrated they can have headaches, feel dizzy, and have poor concentration.
• Medication - Any prescribed medication for school we will need your doctor to complete a medication form with their signature along with parent signature. Medication must be in the original container for the school to accept.
• Prescription Medication Form 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.
• Over-the-counter/Non-Prescription Medication Forms
• 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 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.
• Please update the immunization form if your child has received any vaccines over the summer and turn it into the office at the start of the school year.

• Student Immunization Record - English
• Student Immunization Record - Spanish

• Illness/Injury at School - Health room staff will assist with taking care of students who report to the office with injuries. Students will be encouraged to take care of minor scratches or bumps themselves. For more significant health issues a phone call will be made. A few examples are a significant head injury, contagious disease, possible ear infection, fever (temperature over 100 degrees), or the student being unable to participate in class effectively due to illness.
  

Please reach out to any changes in your students' health or if you have any questions or concerns.

Janelle Sivam RN, BSN

District Nurse

Primary School: 608-592-3855 ext:1004

Cell: 608-573-1851

Fax: 608-592-1045

Join us for some fun hiking experiences. This club is open to K-5 kids who want to meet new people, hang out with friends, exercise, and enjoy nature. To sign-up follow this link and we'll be in touch! We may have to limit registration if we receive too many applicants so be sure to sign-up today! We will be hiking once in September and 2 times per month after that for the duration of the 2024-25 school year. Hikers can join as they are able. The days of the week may change from hike to hike based on our availability. We will send an email with dates ahead of time. Our first hike will be after school Thursday, September 26th. More information about this can be found here.

Breakfast and lunch will be available for students. Please take a look at the important information below:

Breakfast:

7:45 am - 8:00 am Students in grades K-2 will have the option to have breakfast in the cafeteria or go straight to their classroom before school. 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 $1.85
• Extra Milk or Juice $0.85
  

Lunch:

• K-5 Lunch is $3.10

Note: classrooms have snack time during the day, either in the morning or the afternoon, depending on the grade level lunch time in order to help students that might get hungry throughout the day. Classroom teachers will be sharing more information about this.

For information on determining free and reduced meal eligibility, see this information from the Department of Public Instruction.

• Here is the link to the Food Service Website where you can learn how to check your account balance, make a payment or view the monthly lunch menu.

As you may be aware, childhood obesity is one of our nation’s most serious health problems. Another concern is students with life threatening food allergies. It is our priority to keep our students safe and teach them healthy habits at an early age. We know you play an integral part in making sure we are able to accomplish our priorities in this area.

Please keep in mind that students have only a short time to have a snack, and it should generally be limited to one serving and easily opened by the student. The list below contains some suggestions on healthy snack choices. Be aware that some of our students have life threatening food allergies toward particular food products (i.e. peanuts). In this case, the classes impacted will be given notification regarding this so that everyone remains healthy and safe.

Smart Snack Ideas:

• Raw Vegetables or Fruits

• 100% Fruit Juices that are Shelf Stable

• Dried Fruits and Trail Mix

• Dry Roasted Peanuts (no coconut/palm nuts)

• Party Mix (whole grain cereal, nuts, pretzels)

• Low Sodium and Whole Grain Crackers

• Baked Corn or Multigrain Chips

• Low Fat Muffins, Angel Food, Sponge Cakes

• Granola or Whole Grain Snack Bars

• Gelatin and Low Fat Pudding (shelf stable)

We all know that birthdays and celebrations in general are important to every child and that kids like to celebrate with their classmates. However, sending in food treats to the classroom can exclude those children who have food allergies, medical or other dietary restrictions. Instead of bringing in treats for your child’s birthday let’s focus on the fun while making him/her feel special. Below is the letter about Fun-Focused Festivities along with some other resources.

We encourage families not to send your child with snacks or drinks that are considered to have minimal nutritional value or with items listing sugar as their first ingredient. Listed below are some examples that we encourage NOT to be brought to school:

• Candy

• Soda

• Doughnuts

• Cake Brownies

• Twinkies or Any Kind of Snack Cakes

• Chocolate and Marshmallow Granola Bars

Resource Links:

Nut Free Snack Ideas Top 8 Allergy Free Snacks

Guide To Smart Snacks Peanut Free Snacks for School

LES/OSC Fun-Focused Festivities Letter Healthier Generation Smart Snacks in School

We appreciate your cooperation!

Amy Fassbender & Janelle Sivam

Below is a list of resources available to families here in Lodi.