May 2024

Hello Wabash Community!

It is hard to believe that April is already coming to an end. Time flies when you are having fun! May is right around the corner and with it comes the excitement of the final quarter of school. As a school community, we are working to finish the school year strong! We remain focused on our goals and continue to focus on growth for all.

We will be taking part in the State of Missouri Assessment Program this May. This test is called the MAP test. The MAP test will be as follows:

• 4th grade will test the week of April 29
• 5th grade will test the week of May 6
• 3rd grade will test the week of May 13

These dates are still subject to change as needed. We are excited to have our students show all that they know and give their best! We do not expect our kids to be perfect, we just expect them to give their best!

Lastly, we do have some date changes for some of our end of the year events. With the last day of school being moved to May 30, the following date changes were necessary:

May 17: Field Day

May 23: Kindergarten Graduation @ 1:00 pm

May 28: Kindergarten Block Party @ 9:00 am

May 28: 5th Grade Celebration @ 10:00 am

May 29: PTA Carnival

May 30: 5th Grade Clap Out @ 1:24 pm (updates to come)

May 30: Early Release @ 1:35 pm / last day of school

I look forward to a STRONG FINISH to our school year! Watch out May, here comes Wabash!

Every Student Matters, Every Moment Counts!

Mr. Schulte

Also, we miss our students when they are not here!

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The Spring Book Fair is at Wabash this week through May 3! The Book Fair will be open during normal school hours: Mon. - Thurs. 8:20 am - 3:30 p.m & Fri. 8:20 am -1:30 pm. You can also shop in the evening on Thur. May 2, from 5:30-7:00 pm during the Wabash Art Show. Your student will have the opportunity to shop during their regularly scheduled library time. 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. You may send in cash, a check made payable to Wabash Elementary, or you may set up an online eWallet account 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.

*Starting next school year, we will NOT accept cash at the book fair. You will have to set up an eWallet account, write a check or come and pay with a credit/debit card.

Library Books

**All student Wabash Library Books are due back to the library by Friday, May 17!! Please make sure your student returns their book(s) on time. Your K-4th student(s) will have the option to check out up to 5 library books to keep over the summer if you know you are NOT moving over the summer. Please look for the permission slip that will come home. All students who would like to get books for summer check-out will need to have a signed permission slip. Thank you!

The WSD Foundation is hosting a Summer Reading Event at Barnes and Noble on May 18. Mrs. Polman will be the Guest Reader at 11 a.m. See the flyer below for more information.

As most of you know, the Wabash duckling hatch has begun! Below are some helpful links if you want to follow along.

Duckling Hatching Schedule - Duck Schedule 2024

Duck Live Stream Link - 2024 Duck Stream

Parents- Please have your child(ren) check the lost and found prior to the end of school if they're missing something.

Field day will be held on Friday, May 17. We will have 2 shifts: Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade will be from 9:30- 11:35 am and 3rd, 4th and 5th grade will be from 12:40-2:45 pm.

This event will not be possible without parent volunteers. If you would like to donate your time please fill this form out ASAP! FORM LINK: https://forms.gle/bcNTNht1ymt5ktG98. You must be available to work the whole SHIFT, lead a station of 2 classes with the help of other parents. Siblings are not allowed to attend field day.

YOU MUST HAVE A COMPLETED BACKGROUND CHECK ON FILE WITH THE OFFICE, PLEASE CONTACT MRS. STEFFAN IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING BACKGROUND CHECKS.

If you have questions regarding Field day please reach out to Wabash PE department-

Mrs. Thrall joannathrall@wsdr4.org
Mrs. Anderson jessicaanderson@wsdr4.org
Mr. Earnest joshuaearnest@wsdr4.org

Please note that filling this form out DOES NOT secure your tickets. Payment must be received to secure them. You can send cash or check (made payable to Wabash Elementary) in with your student or you may bring into the office yourself. Tickets will be sent home in a marked envelope with your student if you send money in with them.

• Please remember to pick up all student medications from the nurse’s office, as they will be discarded. The last day of school is May 30, 2024. A parent or guardian must pick up medications, per district policy, we are unable to send medications home with students. Any medications left will be disposed of on June 4, 2024, as this is the last day staff will be in the clinic. Medications cannot be stored in the nurse’s office over the summer and medications cannot be sent to NPMS for upcoming 6th graders.

  Just a few tips to have a safe, healthy, happy SUMMER!

  • Apply sunscreen 30 minutes before going outside and reapply every hour.

  • NEVER swim without an adult present!

  • ALWAYS! Wear a helmet when you ride a bike, scooter, skateboard, etc. to prevent serious head injuries.

  • Stay active! Run, walk, stretch, swim, PLAY!!

  • Read a book…..or several to keep your mind smart!

  Have a wonderful summer! ❤️ Nurse Sherry

  
  

We're excited to have some flexibility in our calendar that allows us to move up our last day of school for all students this year. View the updated Academic Calendar on the district website. Read more.

SPRING BOOK FAIR: April 29 - May 3 (during your students library time)

ART SHOW: May 2 / 5:30 - 7:00 pm (Book Fair will be opening during Art Show)

PTA MEETING: May 7 / 6:30 pm in library

TALENT SHOW: May 10 / 1:30 -3:00 pm

FIELD DAY: May 17 / K-2 at 9:30 - 11:35 am / 3 - 5 at 12:40 - 1:45 pm

SPRING CHOIR CLUB SINGING AT TWIN OAKS: May 18 / 1:30 - 2:30 pm

CHOIR SPRING CONCERT: May 21 / 6:30 - 7:30 pm

KINDERGARTEN GRADUATION: May 23 / 1:00 - 2:00 pm

NO SCHOOL: May 27 / Memorial Day

KINDERGARTEN BLOCK PARTY: May 28 / 9:00 - 11:00 am

5th GRADE CELEBRATION AT ROTARY PARK: May 28 / 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

PTA CARNIVAL: May 29 / K-2 at 9:30 - 11:00 am / 3 - 5 at 1:15 - 2:45 pm

5th GRADE NORTH POINT FEEDER NIGHT AT GREAT SKATE: May 23 / 6:00 - 8:00 pm

5th GRADE CLAPOUT: May 30 / 1:24 pm

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL / EARLY RELEASE: May 30 / 1:35 pm

FINAL REPORT CARDS EMAILED: June 5

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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