2025-2026 Back To School Newsletter

You can find your child's 

school supply list HERE:

START OF THE DAY:  Students are expected to enter the school at 7:40am (first bell) and will be marked TARDY after 7:45am (second bell).

Any students arriving after 7:45am must stop in the office where their attendance and lunch choice will be taken.

If you know that your student will arrive after 7:45am, you can call in to be marked as EXCUSE.  Failure to call in or make it in the school on time will result in an UNEXCUSED ABSENCE.

• Kindergarten and 1st Grade students line up and meet teachers at Door 7

• 2nd & 3rd Grade students line up and meet teachers at Door 6

• 4th & 5th Grade students line up and meet teachers at Door 5

STUDENT IS ILL / HAS APPOINTMENT:  If your student is not feeling well or has an appointment please call them in as soon as possible, these absences are EXCUSED.

LEAVING EARLY:   If your student needs to leave for an appointment during the school day, please contact the school office and we can make the teacher aware of it or send an email to teacher and they will share with the office.  We will call the student down when someone gets here to pick up.  Knowing in advance will make the pick up go much quicker.

The office is extremely busy in the morning, so if we cannot answer your call please leave a

DETAILED MESSAGE

(Name of student and reason for absence).

920-424-0152

Let’s talk about DROP OFF & PICK UP SAFETY.

We understand the the weather is sometimes not favorable, or sometimes we are running late, but it is even more important at those times that we abide by the traffic plan that we have in place for the safety of the students. It becomes very dangerous for students if this plan is not followed.

• NO parent vehicles should be in the circle drive between 7:30am - 8:00am, this area is reserved for school bus traffic ONLY!

• Please be very aware of the crosswalk and the Crossing Guard at the corner of Hazel and Bent Avenue.  ALL of our students should be using this crosswalk!!

• If you have to come in, PLEASE, make every attempt to park off of Hazel to allow the other parents to make quick drop-offs or pick-ups.  (Traffic will be monitored closely by law enforcement and tickets could potentially be issued)

Your E. Cook PTO exists to enhance and enrich the E. Cook School Experience. We work to:

-Embrace & Celebrate our unique identity as a school

-Create & Maintain traditions that add educational and experiential value

-Implement & Promote purposeful literacy and learning initiatives

-Build & Strengthen our school community through meaningful relationships

To make sure you’re up to date on PTO efforts or to get involved, follow us on Facebook (www.Facebook.com/ecookpto) and send us an email at ecookpto@gmail.com to sign up for our listserv and periodic emails.”

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Curious about events happening in the Oshkosh community?  Click the Community Upcoming Events picture above to check out the list of events.

Here are the following ways we stay in touch with you:

 - Tuesday Weekly Update via Email:  EVERY Tuesday an email will come out with weekly reminders and important information that families should know

  - Classroom Facebook Pages: Some classrooms have Facebook pages.  This information is shared below under Misc. Information.

Open House will be held on Thursday, August 28th, from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.  

• We welcome students and their parents to come in, meet their teachers, and drop off school materials. 
• If you cannot attend Open House, you may contact the office to drop off your student’s materials.
• If you have further questions, you are always welcome to contact your student’s teacher directly

Emmeline Cook is once again eligible for the free breakfast in the classroom, hot lunch and fruits & vegetables program. 

**Please note that milk IS included with the breakfast and hot lunch. 

** MILK IS NOT INCLUDED FOR THEIR SNACK.  Should a student choose to have a milk with their snack their lunch account will be charged $.45 for each time they take a milk.  A teacher does not turna student away if they ask for a milk.  Your student is allowed to bring in a water bottle.  Please have a discussion with your child if you do not want them taking a milk during snack.

If your family would like to apply for free or reduced meals for the current school year, you can fill out the paperwork in your Infinite Campus Parent Portal  OR you can download the instructions and application below.  Completed applications can be returned to your child's school or mailed to the Food Services Office at 375 N Eagle Street Oshkosh, WI 54902.

• 2025-2026 FREE & REDUCED FAQ's
• 2025-2026 OASD FREE & REDUCED APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS 
• 2025-2026 FREE & REDUCED LUNCH APPLICATION 
• 2025-2026 SHARING INFO FORM (must be filled out to have fees waived)

September Menus:

BREAKFAST... 

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LUNCH...

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Our Mission:
Lighted School House will empower students socially and academically by providing unique, extended-day learning opportunities in partnership with the school, families, and the community.

A Typical Day:
2:45-5pm- Program Duration 
Healthy Snack and Recess
Academic and Enrichment Hours
5:00-6:00pm- Extended Hours 

Students work with classroom leads or certified teachers on homework assignments during the academic hour and participate in skill-building activities designed to complement their day-school learning. During enrichment hour, students participate in activities that expand on learning in ways that differ from the school day's methods. They often are interactive and project-focused.

The program serves any student that needs a safe and fun place to go after school. Programs are designed to enrich learning experiences in an afterschool setting. 

We cannot guarantee the enrollment of students. Enrollment numbers are determined based on the number of available staff. For more information, please contact the site coordinator. 

Site Coordinator:
Marianna Margaret
Lighted School House 21st CCLC 
Emmeline Cook
(920)410-2754
marianna.margaret@oshkosh.k12.wi.us