Shapiro STEM Academy
September 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,
The 2025-26 school year is officially up and running! Our top priority is having all students attend school daily while following the Shapiro Way! The Shapiro Way is the framework for our social-emotional expectations. All expectations fall into three categories - respectful, responsible, and safe. All spaces in our school have expectations and include pictures to show our students what is expected of them. Did you know: Our brains see in pictures so this helps us remember!?
I have included an example of our Cubby Area expectations. This is a helpful strategy to try at home. You can create visuals for getting ready for school or getting ready for bed.
Wishing you well,
Courtney Willert
STUDENT DRESS UP DAYS
Friday, September 5 - Packers First Game- Wear Green or Packer Apparel
Thursday, September 11 - September 11th- Wear Red, White, and/or Blue
Wednesday, September 24 - Shapiro Spirit Day- Shapiro Wear or Red
PICTURE DAY!
Get ready to smile—Picture Day will be held on September 25! Students should come dressed in their best and bring their brightest smiles. 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!
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on September 25th and 30th from 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM. This is a valuable opportunity to connect with your child’s teacher, celebrate progress, and discuss goals for the rest of the year. Conference sign-up information will be available online at Conferences Sign Up. We look forward to partnering with you to support your child’s success!
COUNSELOR'S CORNER - SEPTEMBER 2025
Here is a recap for the Counselor's Corner Newsletter, to view the entire newsletter here!
Welcome back! It's hard to believe that summer has come to an end & another school year of opportunity is on the horizon! As the new school year begins to quickly unfold, please consider a Conscious Discipline Brain Smart Start at home to start your year off with success! Included in this newsletters are "Easy as 1, 2, 3" ideas to get started with a back to school Brain Smart Start & counseling FAQs!
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
Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year! Here are some reminders to help make this school year off to a great start.
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All students are required to have an updated immunization record or immunization waiver on file with the school health office. If you need an immunization waiver form, please contact the school health office.
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Medication Forms and Emergency Action Plans need to be completed each school year and handed into the health office during an open house or the first week of school. Please click the following link if you are in need of a form: OASD Health Services
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A reminder that all medications must be brought in their original containers to the health office by a parent/guardian and a medication form must be completed by a parent/guardian and signed by a physician.
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Please make sure your contact information is up to date in Infinite Campus so that we can reach you in case of an emergency.
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me by email at shea.reiland@oshkosh.k12.wi.us or kendra.lehrer@oshkosh.k12.wi.
DROP OFF/PICK UP REMINDERS
PARKING LOT DROP OFF
1. There are two lanes. Remain in you lane once you pull into the parking lot.
2. Pull to a stop in the designated areas to allow your child to exit/enter the vehicle.
3. Check around your vehicle before following the lane to the exit - Change lanes as needed to turn right or left.
Park on Knapp Street or 18th Ave to walk your student to the playground. You may not park and walk your student up from the parking lot.
DROP OFF & PICK UP
At the start, all students will enter Door #5 located by the playground.
Students who bike will be expected to walk their bike to the rack once they get to school property.
At the end of the day, all students who get picked up, bike or walk home will exit out of Door #5.
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
Join us for the Scholastic Book Fair!
Location: Shapiro Stem Academy Media Center
When: September 22nd - 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
September 23rd - 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
September 24th - 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
September 25th - 3:30 PM - 6:15 PM
PARENTING THE LOVE AND LOGIC WAY CURRICULUM
America’s Most Practical and Entertaining Parent Seminars
A five-week training program designed by the Love and Logic Institute, Inc.
Would you like to feel more confident as a parent?
Would you like to have more fun parenting?
Would you like to feel more relaxed at the end of the day?
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♥ “How do I get them out of bed in time to catch the school bus?”
♥ “How can I stop my children from bickering and fighting?”
♥ “How do I get my children to help with the chores without an argument?”
♥ “Is there a way to discipline my toddler in public without creating a scene?”
♥ “How can I get my teenage daughter to come home at the agreed-upon time?”
♥ “How do I get him to stop spitting his peas and whining at dinner?”
♥ ...and many other day-to-day parenting frustrations.
Parenting is the world’s most difficult job. Over 750 Oshkosh area parents have completed this non-judgmental
course in a relaxed setting. They learned practical parenting skills and used them immediately. You can too!
YOU ARE INVITED! SIGN-UP TODAY!
WHAT: Parenting the Love and Logic Way ® Curriculum (Two sessions for the 2025-2026 school year)
WHEN: Four-week Session 1– Wednesdays from 4 to 6 p.m.
● November 5, 2025 from 4 to 6 p.m.
● November 12, 2025 from 4 to 6 p.m
● December 3, 2025 from 4 to 6 p.m
● December 10, 2025 from 4 to 6 p.m
Four-week Session 2– Wednesdays from 4 to 6 p.m.
● February 4, 2026 from 4 to 6 p.m.
● February 11, 2026 from 4 to 6 p.m
● February 18, 2026 from 4 to 6 p.m
● February 25, 2026 from 4 to 6 p.m
WHERE: South Park Middle School (1551 Delaware St, Oshkosh, WI 54902)
WHO: Open to anyone who works with children or has children of their own. All are invited and encouraged to
attend; pre-registration required. *Daycare not provided
COST: $10 (cost of the manual)
REGISTRATION: Contact Jodi Gunckel (OASD School Social Worker) at jodi.gunckel@oshkosh.k12.wi.us or leave a message at 920.424.0431 ext. 2720. Please email the following information to register: Name, Address, Phone Number
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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