Newsletter November 25, 2020

Please click on the link below to view the November North Media Center Newsletter. Please note the media center will be closed for in-person services from November 25-December 6. During that time, media center staff are available to help you virtually troubleshoot problems with your device, help with research, make book recommendations and much more! All chromebook repairs must be scheduled in advance via appointment only by emailing Mrs. Rucinsky. 

November North Media Center Newsletter 11.23.20

We are excited to send an invitation to a virtual Youth Apprentice Info Night.  This will be a full information session for sophomores and juniors who are considering applying for a YA position in 2021-2022. Youth Apprenticeship Coordinators will be live during the sessions to present the basics of the YA program and answer questions.  They will follow up with students after they attend the virtual YA Info Night.  Students or parents must register in advance below:

Youth Apprentice Information Nights Sign Up Form

For information and process for enrolling/unenrolling from eAcademy for second semester please visit the eAcademy Website at: https://www.oshkosh.k12.wi.us/district/school-curriculum/oasd-eacademy 

If you are looking for additional information to further assist with decisions, feel free to reach out to the eAcademy coaches / staff at each level:  

Kim Groth - Elementary - kimberly.groth@oshkosh.k12.wi.us

Melissa Schiek - Elementary - melissa.schiek@oshkosh.k12.wi.us

Jean Framke - Middle School - jean.framke@oshkosh.k12.wi.us

Jennifer Thede, North HS - jennifer.thede@oshkosh.k12.wi.us

Duane Hartkopf, West HS - duane.hartkopf@oshkosh.k12.wi.us

Julie Ruck, SPED Virtual Support Teacher - julie.ruck@oshkosh.k12.wi.us

Lisa Lieder - Program Coordinator - lisa.lieder@oshkosh.k12.wi.us

Marcie Gundlach - Principal - marlene.gundlach@oshkosh.k12.wi.us

Click HERE to access our New ONLINE SPARTANS APPAREL STORE
1. Pick your product, pick your color, and add your favorite logo, and it ships directly to your front door.
2. Don’t forget you can customize many apparel items with your name, number, or year to celebrate your athlete’s journey.
3. Your school’s online store operates 24/7 and is supported by an expert customer service team.

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20% OFF EVERYTHING FROM NOVEMBER 22-25!
Take advantage of 20% off all Spartan gear for holiday gift giving! Please use PROMO CODE: HOLIDAY20. Sale ends November 25. Thank you for your support!

 

 

 

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NOVEMBER SPECIAL - 15% OFF!
Our new online School Store is here and it is entirely online! We have clothes and gear for everyone!  Students, athletes, parents, alumni, and fans can now purchase their favorite Oshkosh North Spartans custom logo’d apparel products at a great price. This month we are offering 15% off on your Sideline Store purchase! The below promotion is good for the entire month of November. This will end on 11/30/20 at 11:59 P.M. EST.

 

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NEW - WALL DECALS!
We are excited to announce that we have officially added wall decals to your Sideline Store!
These wall decals are made of advanced material you can apply right to your wall. No tape! No staples! They are specially designed for durability and are safe for any interior wall. These will dress up any room and help bring some school pride to your space. To help spread the word about these new items we are offering 15% off ALL wall decals until 11/30.

 

 

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Please click on the link below to view the Oshkosh North High School "A/B" bell schedule for the start of the 2020-2021 school year. The "A/B" bell schedule will be used when the Model 3 Hybrid calendar is in effect.

Oshkosh North High School A/B Bell Schedule 2020-2021

Student Handbook 2020-21

Yearbook Information for 2020-2021
You can order  a yearbook through IC (go to account, fees, optional payments). If you are unable to purchase the yearbook online, you could also send a check, written out to ONHS Yearbook. Send it back to Sara Klein, Oshkosh North High School, 1100 W Smith Avenue, Oshkosh, WI 54901.  Make sure you include who is purchasing the yearbook.  After October 2, the price goes up to $65.   
SENIOR PICTURE INFORMATION

 1. Senior pictures are due this weekend (Oct. 31-Nov. 1). You can email them to me (sara.klein@oshkosh.k12.wi.us) or to the yearbook email address (oshkoshnorthyearbook@gmail.com). If you do not have a digital copy, you can bring in a hard copy to the school; just put it in an envelope and have your name and my name on the outside of the envelope (To Ms. Klein) and give it to the monitor at Door 7. If for some reason you are going to be late on your senior picture, let me know. I can accept some late pictures (I am making some allowances due to Covid). The sooner you can get them to me, the better, though.
2. Senior signatures are also due. If you did not sign your name during homeroom the second or third week of school, then I don't have your signature. All you need to do is take a piece of white paper, print your name, then sign your name below your printed name. Make sure you use a dark pen or sharpie so it shows up well. You can email this to me (same addresses as above) or bring into school if that's easier.
3. You should have received the senior survey. In it, it asks for your senior quote. Make sure you fill this out and send back to me by Thanksgiving. The only part you HAVE to do is the senior quote. The rest of the survey is optional (but very fun!)
4. I haven't started asking for baby pictures, but a lot of you have been asking, so here's the deal. I usually start collecting these in December. If you'd like to send me one now (especially if you are a semester grad), you can email it to me (make sure I have your name attached to it) OR you can bring in a hard copy to the school (same method as a hard copy of senior pictures). I will do my best to get it back to you (I cannot make promises, though, so PLEASE don't give me a priceless one-of-a-kind heirloom picture!)

Thanks! Let me know if you have any questions. ~Ms. Sara Klein, Reflections Yearbook Advisor

Reflections Yearbook Senior Ad Contract for 2020-2021

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL CALLS REGARDING ATTENDANCE SHOULD BE MADE DIRECTLY TO THE ATTENDANCE OFFICE AT 424-0288. PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE MAIN OFFICE NUMBER WITH YOUR ATTENDANCE CALLS. The Attendance office receives a high volume of calls particularly in the morning. If your call is not answered please leave a message. For ATTENDANCE messages after 3:30PM, dial 424-0288 and leave a voicemail message. Students who anticipate an upcoming absence from school should also contact the Attendance Office.

As we kick off the 2020-21 school year we want to warmly welcome parents and students to revisit the many ways the counseling staff at North can be of assistance. 

In addition, we would also like to remind families which grade level each counselor is assigned. Please see the list of counselors by grade group below. How does this change each year? Each year, the counselor will loop with her class up to the next level, while the senior counselor will move to the freshman grade level.

Ms.  Sarah Erickson        Gr. 9              424-7000 x2492 (sarah.erickson@oshkosh.k12.wi.us)
Mrs. Andrea Holdorf      Gr. 10            424-7000 x2493 (andrea.holdorf@oshkosh.k12.wi.us)
Mrs. Kaitlin Stindt           Gr. 11            424-7000 x2490 (kaitlin.stindt@oshkosh.k12.wi.us)       
Mrs. Lisa Plonsky            Gr. 12            424-7000 x2565 (lisa.plonsky@oshkosh.k12.wi.us)
Mrs. Lisa Lieder-Transition Counselor 424-7000 x2025 (lisa.lieder@oshkosh.k12.wi.us)

Athletic Handbook 2020-21
WIAA Physical form
Oshkosh North Sports Brochure 2020-21
Oshkosh North Clubs and Organizations 2020-21

11.12.20 - Athletic paperwork will be available by door 7 during the school day. Please contact Mr. Craig Lieder, Activities Director with any questions. 

Here is our current plan for the winter season.

• Girls Basketball, Boys and Girls Hockey and Gymnastics will start practice on Monday, 11/16
• Boys Basketball, Boys Swimming & Diving and Wrestling will start practice on Monday, 11/23

Winter Sports seasons were pushed back 1 week and shortened by 2 weeks at the end of the season for a total of 3 weeks.  Right now we are just looking at competing against FVA schools and select non-conference opponents.  Invites and larger events are unlikely to occur but we'll see what happens.

Fall sports are now scheduled to start in the early spring:  

• Girls Swim starts on Feb. 15th,
• Volleyball on Feb. 22nd,
• Football and Girls Tennis on March 8th 
• Cross Country on March 15th,
• Boys Soccer on March 22nd 
• Girls Golf on March 29th

The "Fall" season will conclude by late April/early May.  There WILL be games and practices scheduled during spring break (3/29 - 4/2). Fall and Spring sports seasons will overlap slightly and each program will work together so our student-athletes can participate in both seasons.  We are back loading the spring schedules with games to allow fall sports to complete their seasons.  We want to avoid student-athletes having to choose between fall and spring sports, they can do both!   Communication between coaches and student-athletes will be key to this working out!

Spring sports have been pushed back by about a month from their traditional starting dates and the new start dates are as follows:

• Baseball, Boys Golf, Softball and Boys & Girls Track will start April 19th
• Girls Soccer will start on April 26th 
• Boys Tennis on May 3rd.

Spring sports will conclude by mid to late June.

We are hoping to start after school strength and conditioning and some open gyms on Monday, Sept, 14th if we get approval from Central office and WCHD.  I'd be glad to answer any questions parents/students might have to the best of my ability.  I know there is a lot of uneasiness right now but we are working hard to put together 3 condensed seasons for the student-athletes and coaches this year!  Ultimately our COVID numbers are driving all decisions.  

Mr. Craig Lieder
North Activities Director
 

Please click on the link below to view the Oshkosh Area School District Teacher and Student calendar for 2020-2021:

OASD Teacher and Student Calendar 2020-2021

The OSHKOSH RECREATION DEPARTMENT is hiring! Basketball Officials, Lifeguards/Swim Instructors, Preschool Spanish Instructor, Youth Photography Instructor.
Visit our website to get an application today!

https://oshkoshrecdept.com/.../22-employment.../file
 

If you have any questions concerning the City Transportation available, please visit www.rideGOtransit.com or contact them at 232-5340 if you can’t find your answers. Any other transportation questions should be directed to Jane Mathe at the District Office at 424-4055.

• Go Transit Bus Routes for Oshkosh North
• Go Transit Fares/Rules

The OASD COVID-19 Dashboard is now available on the District website.

While in Model 4: Virtual Learning, this dashboard will replace the school-wide letters that were previously sent to families and staff each time there was a positive case of COVID-19 within a school or program. That means that we will no longer be sending school-wide notices regarding positive cases, and instead, encourage families and staff to visit our online dashboard for this information. However, please know that if a student or staff member is determined to be a close contact to a person who tested positive for COVID-19 in a school or program, families and staff will still be notified as quickly as possible with close contact and quarantine information. 

In our continual effort ot increase safety and security at our schools, the Oshkosh Area School District has expanded its safety protocols through the use of the Raptor Visitor Management System. The new visitor management system will be implemented on March 16, 2020, at all OASD schools.

Upon entering a school building, visitors will be asked to present a valid state-issued ID or simply provide their name and date of birth, which will be checked against a national sex offender database to ensure that registered sexual offenders are not entering our buildings. The system will also create a badge for visitors to wear while visiting a school. All visitors that wish to enter student areas of a school OR pick-up a student during school hours will be required to sign-in using the Raptor system. Visitors that are simply dropping something off at the office or meeting with office staff will not need to use the system. 

If a parent/guardian or visitor does not have a US government-issued ID, the school staff member can use any form of identification and manually enter the person’s name and date of birth into the Raptor system. The only data collected is the individual’s name, date of birth, and picture. No other pieces of information are collected nor is any of this information shared with any outside agency. 

The safety of our students and staff is our highest priority and the District has been proactive in implementing a layered approach to school safety. The Raptor Visitor Management System will allow us to quickly identify those that should not have access to our schools, and ensure that we continue to provide a safe and welcoming school environment. 

Please click on this link to view community events shared by the Oshkosh Area School District.