Shapiro STEM Academy
October 2025
Shapiro STEM Academy
"Empowering Hearts and Minds"
1050 W. 18th Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54902
Phone: 920.424.0164
Fax: 920.424.7594
Fax: 920.424.7594 Courtney Willert, Principal
courtney.willert@oshkosh.k12.wi.us
Kelsey Schmid, Secretary
kelsey.schmid@oshkosh.k12.wi.us
Staff Directory
A LETTER FROM OUR PRINCIPAL
Hello Shapiro Families,
We have made it through our first month of the school year! Our top priority continues to be having all students attend school daily.
Did you know that good attendance,
- Creates educational foundation
- Learn essential academic and life skills
- Help develop social emotional skills
- Creates sense of engagement and belonging
- Better prepares students for post secondary options
Make sure you have a plan for getting to school on time in the morning and a back up plan if something comes up. In the event that your child is absent, call the office and let us know as soon as possible.
Wishing you well,
Courtney Willert
STUDENT DRESS UP DAYS
Wednesday, October 15th - Shapiro Spirit Day- Shapiro Wear or Red
Wednesday, October 22nd - Unity Day (Bullying Prevention Month)- Wear Orange
Tuesday October 28th - Breast Cancer Awareness- Wear Pink
SHAPIRO WHIRLWIND T-SHIRTS
Check out your Infinite Campus parent portal to order It's Been a Whirlwind T-shirts! Ordering is similar to submitting a field trip order. Orders are available through October 17th. If you have questions please call!
PICTURE RETAKE DAY!
Picture Retake Day will be held on November 3rd! If your student missed Picture Day or you would like their photo retaken, Picture Retake Day will be on November 3rd. New students or anyone absent on the first Picture Day will also have their photo taken. Order forms and online ordering information can be found in this flyer. These photos will be featured in the yearbook, so don’t miss out!
COUNSELOR'S CORNER - SEPTEMBER 2025
Here is a recap for the Counselor's Corner Newsletter, to view the entire newsletter here!
As you know, we have a school wide goal to create a respectful, responsible, and safe learning environment at Shapiro Elementary School. To help us reach our goal, we need the simultaneous cooperation of staff, parents, and students. Students will have an exciting opportunity this year to take direct leadership in achieving this school goal. All fourth and fifth grade students will be eligible to apply for the Shapiro Student Leadership Team.
JOIN MISS TERI
Our very own media assistant has written and published her first book. Join Miss Teri on October 24th at Caramel Crisp Cafe as she reads her book "Adventures with Sam & Saint: Holiday Celebrations" to the public!
SHAPIRO PTO FUNDRAISER
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.
MESSAGE FROM THE NURSE
Vision screenings will be conducted for all 2nd and 4th grade students on Tuesday, October 21st. These screenings help identify any vision concerns that may affect learning. If you have questions or prefer your child not to participate, please complete the opt out form.
IMMUNIZATIONS
FALL PARADE
On Friday, October 31 Shapiro students will celebrate fall with a Fall Festival Party. During the celebration students are allowed to dress in their costume. One of our school traditions is students parading around the school block in their costumes. This parade includes all students K-5 and will be held around 2:05. Families are welcome to watch the parade along the route making sure to keep the sidewalks and path clear for students to walk on. If the weather is unfavorable, the parade will be held inside. Once the parade concludes, students will return to their classrooms for their celebrations and will be dismissed at 2:45.
Students should come to school dressed in their regular clothes and can bring their costumes to school for later. Costumes should be in a bag for later. Before the celebration they will change into their costumes.
Costume Guidelines:
- Costumes should be free of masks and face paint
- Must be school appropriate - Anything scary or violent will not be allowed
- Weapons of ANY kind are not allowed - including fake/toy weapons
Want to pick up your child early? Let the office know before the parade so your student can stay in the office and be ready to go.
Your child(ren)’s teacher will be sharing information about the classroom celebrations. Remember all items must be store bought and there should be enough provided for all students.
Want to volunteer during the celebrations? A completed background check and approval is needed. For more information, visit our website at https://shapiro-stem-academy.oshkosh.k12.wi.us/families/volunteer.
COATS FOR KIDS
MOVIE NIGHT
GEARING UP FOR FALL
As our days are turning a bit darker and cooler, it's time to gear up so you can keep walking and rolling all season long.
- Wear reflective clothing when walking or rolling, so vehicles can see you more easily
- Never assume drivers see you - make eye contact with the driver before crossing in front of vehicles
- Be alert - keep your eyes and ears open
- Use EXTRA caution when walking, biking, or driving in the rains as the roads can be slippery
School safety and the wellbeing of our students and staff are our top priorities. We recently have implemented SPEAK UP, SPEAK OUT. This system was created by the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of School Safety (OSS). Speak Up Speak Out is a comprehensive, one-stop place to turn with important concerns.
Students, parents, school staff, or any community members can submit a school safety concern or threat via our website, their website (https://speakup.widoj.gov/) mobile phone application (available on their website), or toll-free number (available on their website). Staff work around-the-clock to respond to tips and to deploy a response locally by communicating directly with school administrators, law enforcement, and counselors.
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