October 2023

Hello Wabash Community!

Can you believe that October is right around the corner? Time sure does fly when you are having fun!

Our first quarter will be coming to an end on October 20, 2023. Our parent/teacher conferences will be held in person on Wednesday, October 25, from 4:30 - 8:00 pm, and on Thursday, October 26, from 10:00 am - 8:00 pm. Report cards will be shared with you at the parent/teacher conferences and emailed to you on October 25.

This year, our Wentzville School District schools will begin the process of implementing the Leader in Me program. We are excited to have this program as a part of what we do! Our faculty and staff are taking part in ongoing training sessions. We hope to start to share some of the Leader in Me lessons and activities in mid to late October this year. Here is some added information about Leader in Me.

Throughout the duration of this academic school year, the Wentzville School District partners with community agencies that specialize in providing students, families, and educators with preventative education. Agency presenters are credentialed, coordinated through the District, and under the supervision of building administrators. Presentation topics are targeted toward specific grade levels. All of the students will participate in each program, unless you choose to opt your child out of the lesson(s). If you would like further details and/or are interested in opting your student(s) out of presentation(s), please click this link here.

This year across the Wentzville School District, some students will be qualifying for a Reading Success Plan. These plans are new this year to schools across Missouri. Please follow this link for information about Reading Support Plans, including frequently asked questions. More communication will be shared with families at our upcoming Parent Teacher Conferences for those who qualify for these plans.

Thank you to the entire Wabash community for modeling and expecting independence and excellence! Our students are off to a wonderful start this year. Let's keep our students focused on building independence and excellence in academics and character.

Please remember that Mrs. Naumann, Mrs. Polman and I are always available to support you and your children. Please do not hesitate to stop in, call or email us with any questions or concerns. We are here for your children.

Every Student Matters, Every Moment Counts!

Mr. Schulte

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Wabash October 9th-13th! The Book Fair will be open during normal school hours: Mon. 10:20 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Tues. - Thurs. 8:20 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. & Fri. 8:20 a.m. -1:30 p.m. Your student will have the opportunity to shop during their regularly scheduled library time or you may choose to shop with them during their Class Shopping Time. *We will NOT be opening the book fair during lunch and recess times because we already have classes scheduled during those times. Please see the schedule below to know when your student(s) will be shopping. You may send in cash, a check made payable to Wabash Elementary, or you may set up an online eWallet account with a credit/debit card through Scholastic at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/wabashelementaryschool. Please place cash or checks in a ziplock bag labeled with the child's name, amount, and teacher. When calculating totals, you must include tax (8.45%). We are happy to fill in blank checks with the total amount, including tax.

**If you would like to volunteer at the book fair to help students shop for books and check-out, we would greatly appreciate an hour of your time! Please email Mrs. Collins - meghancollins@wsdr4.org - if you would like to help in the library for an hour the week of Oct. 9, and she will let you know the available times. Thank you very much!

Shopping Times for Classes:

Alexander -Tues. 10/10 10:55

Belanger - Wed.10/11 2:45

Buchheit - Wed. 10/11 2:15

Coleman - Mon. 10/9 2:45

Curran - Thur. 10/12 9:00

Dixon - Fri. 10/13 9:00

Erwin - Wed. 10/11 9:30

Hicks - Fri. 10/13 10:10

Higgins - Thur. 10/12 2:45

Hucker - Thur. 10/12 2:15

Humburg - Tues. 10/101 1:10

Hunt -Mon. 10/9 11:40

Jones - Fri. 10/13 1:26

Kinnary - Tues. 10/1 2:45

Kramer - Wed. 10/11 12:00

Kuepfert - Mon. 10/9 10:45

Landon -Thur. 10/12 10:55

Landreth - Fri.10/13 10:55

Lasater - Tues. 10/10 11:26

Lococo - Thur. 10/12 1:10

Lunders - Wed. 10/11 1:10

Moore - Thur. 10/12 10:55

Murphy - Tues. 10/10 9:30

O’Brien -Thur. 10/12 11:26

Otte - Mon. 10/9 1:45

Pavolka - Thur. 10/12 9:30

Pickle - Mon. 10/9 2:15

Redman - Fri. 10/13 1:10

Reynolds - Tues. 10/10 2:15

Sherertz - Fri. 10/13 11:56

Vogt - Mon. 10/9 12:10

Walker - Mon. 10/9 1:10

Wehmeier - Wed. 10/11 1:10

Wehner - Tues. 10/10 1:45

Woodring - Fri. 10/13 9:30

DEFINITELY keep your child at home for treatment and observation with these symptoms:

● Fever/Chills (greater than 100 degrees by mouth - Keep home for 24 hrs after fever free without the use of medications

● Vomiting (even once) - Keep home for 24 hrs vomit free

● Diarrhea

● General malaise or feelings of fatigue, discomfort, weakness or muscle aches

● Congested (wet) or croupy cough or constant cough that is disruptive

● Eye is red or crusty - If diagnosed with pink eye may return after 24 hrs on antibiotic drops

To help prevent the spread of germs, teach your children good hygiene habits:

● Wash hands frequently - after using the restroom and before eating

● Do not touch eyes, nose or mouth

● Cover mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing, Coughing or sneezing into their bent elbow, not their hands.

● Avoid close contact with people who are sick

This time of year can be a busy one! School, Fall activities and sports are well underway. It’s important to not let the habit of reading get pushed to the side. Here are some tips to continue reading even when time is limited:

1. Have your child carry a book at all times. Your child can read on the way to practice or while watching a siblings’ practice.

2. Think ahead about your schedule. What nights can your child sit and devote 20 minutes (or more!) to uninterrupted reading? What nights will you need to be creative?

3. On nights when time is limited, can your child listen to an audiobook on their tablet or phone? Could you listen to a book as a family?

4. Some reading (20 minutes) is better than none.

CLICK HERE for the link to the WSD Reading Website for ways to support literacy at home.

Turkey Trot is Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Holt High School. The race will be located behind Holt High School near the softball, baseball, and soccer practice fields. CLICK HERE for additional information and form to register.

In order to stay safe and participate in all PE activities, please remember that students must wear tennis shoes on PE days. Crocs, sandals, boots, flip flops, etc. are not safe to wear for our lessons.

Thank you - the Wabash PE Team

The WSD will once again be providing supervision for K-6 students who need to be dropped off at the regular start time on scheduled Late Start Days in the 2023-2024 school year. This is separate from our Before Care Program through Chautauqua, so if you are registered for Chautauqua, please DO NOT register for Late Start Supervision.

Information on how to register and pay for Late Start Supervision can be found HERE!

Future Late Start Dates:

October 9, 2023

November 13, 2023

December 11, 2023

January 8, 2024

February 12, 2024

March 11, 2024

April 15, 2024

The Wentzville School District's five-year comprehensive school improvement plan (CSIP) will come to a close at the end of the 2023-244 school year. We are excited to engage in the process of creating a new road map for the next five years in the WSD. your input is critical to the success of our new plan and will help the WSD articulate a shared vision, mission, and values that will shape the District for years to come. Attend one of our Community Engagement Events on October 9 and 10 to weigh in. Learn more.

Email: jillmitchell@wsdr4.org
Website: www.wentzville.k12.mo.us
Location: 100 Golden Gate Parkway, Wentzville, MO, United States
Phone: 636-887-3884
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