Shapiro STEM Academy

"Empowering Hearts and Minds"

1050 W. 18th Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54902

Phone: 920.424.0164 Fax: 920.424.7594

Lindsey Biesack, Principal

lindsey.biesack@oshkosh.k12.wi.us

Kelley King, Secretary

Helpful Reminders

OUT FOR THE DAY-If you are calling out your student for any reason and need to leave a message, please call 920.424.0164 and select option "0." This will take you to the school office inbox where you can leave your details.

When leaving a message, please leave the first and last name of your student, their grade, and their reason for absence, including any symptoms they have, if they are sick. If your student will be late for any reason, please let us know so that you can avoid receiving an "unexcused" call.

APPOINTMENTS-If you will be needing to pick your student up for an appointment (or any other reason), if you can, please let us know in advance so that we may have your student ready.

CHANGE TO END OF DAY-If your student is going home with another student, or going home with someone NOT listed as an emergency contact, you must call the school office to verify. We cannot release your student from the building without verbal consent from the parent/guardian.

VACATIONS-Please let us know if you will be taking your student(s) out of school for an extended amount of time. You will need to fill out a Pre-Planned Absence Form if your student will be missing multiple days. Please contact the office to have a form sent home with your student, or you can print your own HERE

As always, if you ever have any questions, please don't hesitate to call the school office at 920.424.0164

School Menus

PTO (Parent Teacher Organization)

Get involved!

Please be sure to stay up-to-date with our PTO. You can find more information and updates from our Shapiro PTO online at shapiro.ptboard.com/home.

Shapiro Whirlwinds PTO Reminders and Quick Links

Our next monthly meeting is Monday, February 12th at 6pm in the school library. Meetings last about an hour. Our next two meetings are very important, as we are looking for candidates for board positions for next school year. More information regarding board positions will be posted on PTBoard in the near future. If you have any questions, please email shapiropto@gmail.com

DONATE
Scan the QR code to be directed to our general donation fund or click the following link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/01c87241-d748-42b3-85a4-4a3517ed5a4f

SPIRITWEAR
Scan the QR code to be directed to our spirit wear store or click the following link: https://1stplace.sale/109766

PTBoard WEBSITE
Scan the QR code to be directed to our PTBoard website or click the following link: https://shapiro.ptboard.com

FACEBOOK
Scan the QR code to be directed to our Facebook page or click the following link:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552063183576

APRIL KINDNESS CELEBRATION!!!

OUTDOOR PLAY DAY!!!

Help with donations if you can!!!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050445AAAF2EA1FE3-48677676-shapiro

Get Ready for the 2024-25 School Year!

The Oshkosh Area School District’s Annual Student Update (Enrollment/Registration) for returning K-12 students and for new 4K students will take place April 1 - September 1, 2024. Students must be enrolled by September 1. While the deadline is September 1, we encourage you to complete this process as soon as possible to secure your child's spot for the next school year.

This annual enrollment process is mandatory and reserves your student's place at their school for the upcoming academic year. You'll update demographic and contact information through the Infinite Campus (IC) Parent Portal.

Step-by-Step Instructions: CLICK HERE

New This Year: Complete the process on your computer, tablet, OR smartphone via the IC app: Campus Parent.

Mobile Registration: To register on your smartphone, download the app from your device's app center (iPhone - App Store or Android - Google Play), or click these direct links. Be sure to select the "Campus Parent" option - look for this icon:
- Download on the App Store
- Get it on Google Play

Online Portal Access: CLICK HERE to log in to your Infinite Campus (IC) Parent Portal and click the "Online Registration" link (located on the bottom left side of the home screen).

Note: This link will be active/available as of 8 a.m. on April 1, 2024.

Need Help? If you don't have an Infinite Campus Parent Portal account OR NEED TO RESET YOUR PASSWORD, COMPLETE THIS FORM.

Contact Information: For questions or assistance during the online enrollment process, contact your child's school office or the OASD Administration Office at 920.424.0395.

In-Person Support: If you need in-person assistance, access to a device, or internet, attend our Central Registration Day at Oshkosh North High School on August 7, 2024. More information will be provided in the coming months.

Fees: Fees and payments if applicable for the 2024-25 school year cannot be paid until mid-August, additional information will be provided at that time.

Your child's school will provide additional resources for the 2024-2025 school year, including important dates.

Thank you for choosing the Oshkosh Area School District for your student’s educational experience. We look forward to continuing to work with your family to meet your student’s individual needs and provide them with the best education possible.

APRIL COMMITMENT:

"I WILL TRY MY BEST IN MY CLASSROOM."

SUMMER SCHOOL SIGN-UP!

Get ready for Oshkosh Summer School 2024

Registration Opens March 6, Course Guide Now Available

Starting March 6, families may begin registering their child(ren) for Summer School 2024! Be sure to sign up early because classes do fill up and those that do not have enough students enrolled may be canceled. OASD Summer School offers a variety of in-person and virtual classes for students entering kindergarten through high school, including athletic camps, music camps, and eAcademy options. While remedial courses are available, the majority of courses are designed to keep students thinking and exploring during the summer.

COURSE GUIDE: Detailed information about all course options, including special camps and registration instructions, are available on the OASD Summer School webpage in the Summer School Course Guide.

Summer School enrollment is FREE and available for all OASD students, students who live within the district boundaries, and students who are open-enrolled in the OASD.

LEARN MORE: OASD Update 02.22.24 - Summer School 2024 Dates, Locations, and Details

IMAGE - below, and link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1liZ49wveTB-MjIiDt4ze07P1g-dFSaaf/view?usp=drive_link

Reading Volunteers Needed

Hello school family! Shapiro Stem Academy is looking for volunteers to come and read to and with our K-5 students! If you or someone you know would be interested please have them fill out the following Background check form and contact the school office. Whatever time you are willing to donate would be greatly appreciated. Our schedules are flexible. We are excited for this wonderful opportunity for our students to grow in their reading!

Volunteer Information

If you are looking to participate in any volunteer activities at our school (field trip chaperone, events, field day, etc.) you MUST have a background check submitted. This needs to be completed yearly. Once your form is approved, you will be set for the entire school year. The process is simple: 1) submit your background check by following THIS PROCESS 2) If an opportunity is available that you would like to volunteer at, just let your student's teacher know that you have submitted a form. From there, the office will be notified and the approval process will begin. Once your background check has been approved, your student's teacher will let you know!

Warmer Weather Warning!!!

Warmer temperatures are coming and going and coming!

Please monitor the temperatures daily and be aware that some days we may not need a coat, but cooler temperatures are still here as well and we will need more outside gear on those days. The rules are as follows:

Under 50 degrees: Bring all outer gear.
50-60 degrees: Long sleeves required.
Over 60: Short sleeves is okay outside.

Keep in mind the field gets muddy and boots are sometimes required still to play out on the grass.

Greetings From The Shapiro Media Center

Greetings Shapiro Families!

This month, take time to explore tips for boosting safety, privacy and security while engaging online.

Link to Common Sense Media Family Letter:

Boost Kids' Safety, Privacy and Security

Thank you for your support,

-Mrs. Daniels, Library Media Specialist

Morning supervision is not available on our playground until 7:30am. Students are not to arrive before this time.

Thank you!

Clothing Donations Needed

We Need Your Help! Once again, our health room is in need of some clothing for our students who may require a change of clothing, for various reasons. We are most in need of the following items:

Size 4-6 Boys pants
Size 7-8 Boys pants

Size 4-6 Girls pants

These can be sweatpants, leggings, or any other new or gently used pants. (Elastic waistbands are super helpful!)

We appreciate any and all help you can give. Thank you, in advance, for your generosity!

PANTSPANTSPANTS

In line with district policy, and due to severe allergies within our school family, we ask that all dogs remain off the school grounds, with the exception of service animals. We ask that all service animals are not in contact with our students and staff.

April 2024