The Lions' Roar Newsletter
October 2023 Parent Newsletter-Volume 14, Issue 3
WSD Strategic Planning Community Engagement Events Oct. 9 & 10
The Wentzville School District’s five-year comprehensive school improvement plan (CSIP) will come to a close at the end of the 2023-24 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 Oct. 9 and 10 to weigh in. Learn more.
PTO Annual Trunk or Treat Event
Trunk or treating activities will begin at 2:30 p.m. If you plan on attending the event, please make sure to complete a Trunk or Treat RSVP form and return it to the PTO mailbox by Wednesday, Oct. 11. All participants are asked to bring 200 pieces of candy. Candy must be brought on the night of the event. Candy will not be accepted before the event.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 25 from 4:30-8:00 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 26 from 10:00 a.m.-8 p.m. Your child's classroom teacher will be sending you information regarding how and when to sign-up for your child's P/T conference. We look forward to sharing your child's progress with you!
Picture Day
Trotter Photography will be here on Tuesday, Oct. 24 for picture day. All students and staff members will have their pictures taken. These photos will be used for our Yearbook. Parents will also have an opportunity to purchase a picture package. Proofs will be sent out a couple of weeks after our picture day.
Community Partnership Classroom Lessons
Dear Lakeview Elementary Family,
Throughout the duration of the academic 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 students will participate in each program, unless you choose to opt your child out of the lesson(s). If you are interested in opting your student(s) out of presentation(s), please click the appropriate link(s) below.
If you have additional questions, please reach out directly to your students’ guidance counselor.
Thank you,
Doug Holler, Principal
Lauren Keebey, Assistant Principal
Stephanie Davenport, K-2 Counselor
Alissa Erbs, 3-5 Counselor
From The Counseling Team
During the month of October students will be busy learning about RESPECT, what it means, why it’s important, and how to show it! Learning happens best when it is done both at school and at home. Below are many ways that you can help your child continue to learn about the importance of RESPECT through reading about it, talking about it, and practicing it!
Read About It!
Here are some books to help your child learn more about respect:
•Rude Cakes by Rowboat Watson
•Dude That’s Rude by Pamela Espeland
•Do Unto Otters by Laurie Keller
Practice It!
Think about the specific needs and preferences of everyone in your home. Make a list. Spend one week together trying to be mindful of each other’s needs and wants. Talk about the effects this experiment has on your family.
Talk About It!
Here are some discussion points to help you talk about respect with your child:
•What do you think it means to be respectful and why is it important?
•What are some ways you can be more respectful at home, at school and in the community?
•Are there any ways that you would like me to be more respectful to you?
•What are some reasons it can be hard to be respectful?
Mrs. Davenport, Mrs. Erbs, & Mrs. Tallin
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
This is an important reminder of the drop-off and pick-up procedures that we will enforce for the safety and efficiency of the students and parents at Lakeview Elementary.
- Staff supervision and student drop-off begin at 8:45 a.m. If you arrive early, wait with your child(ren) until 8:45 a.m., in your car, in the car rider line, to ensure that they are supervised.
- Parents should not drop students off in the parking lot in order to avoid the drop-off line. This can create a serious safety hazard, as cars entering/exiting likely are not expecting to see children walking or running in areas of the lot other than in the drop-off zone.
***IMPORTANT *** Due to student safety, students who walk home from school will not be able to meet their parents at the front of the building. Parents will need to meet their children at the Fox Ridge sidewalk or the playground (West Wind). If you are picking up your child by car, then you need to utilize the parent pick-up line.
Walkers/Bike-riders- Walkers/Bike-riders are defined as students who walk/ride home on their own without a parent/guardian. The parking lot is not a designated crosswalk and is extremely dangerous for students to walk through unattended. Please do not bypass the carline for convenience and put your child and others in danger. Please do not put your children or our staff in this situation. We appreciate your cooperation.
Car Riders- Car Riders are defined as students who will have parents/guardians who will utilize our car rider line to drive through and pick their child up. This is the most efficient way if a parent is coming to pick their child up. The line may be long but it moves quickly.
- All cars will enter at the west entrance of the building near the school's marquee. Cars will line up and follow the directions of the staff members facilitating the car rider pick-up.
- When prompted, parents will "scan" the QR code listed on their Parent Pick Up tag and sign in. Please wait until prompted to scan/enter your information. Please include the names of all children you are picking up and grades.
- Cars will pull in front of the building
- Students must enter/exit curb-side for safety.
- Cars will then promptly exit the parking lot at the same entrance/exit of the building. Cars are not allowed to cut through the parking lot and access the east entrance to leave.
- Please take a moment to view the Arrival/Dismissal MAP so that you are familiar with the procedures on the first day.
A smooth and efficient procedure takes all of us working together. I appreciate your willingness and expect all parents to follow the outlined procedures.
Reporting An Absence
Late Arrivals
Dismissal Changes
2023-2024 PTO Information
Vice-President: Erin Yeargin
Treasurer: Crystal Parrish
Secretary: Natalie Hong
Teacher Representative: Katie Turntine
Events Co-Chairs: Stacey Vernon & Bayleigh Kelly
Fundraising Chair: Melinda Maddock
Spirit Wear Chair: Lyndsay Menz
Volunteer Co-Chairs: Julie Conrad & Luci Hinjosa
2023-2024 PTO Meeting Dates:
September 7
November 9
February 8
April 11
May 2
*All meetings will be held in the library beginning at 4:45 p.m.
The PTO has been working with the district to finalize plans for the playshade! We will keep you updated as our plans develop.
PTO Events
Trunk or Treat- Sunday, October 22 from 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Breakfast with Santa- Saturday, December 9 beginning at 9 a.m.
BINGO Night- Friday, March 15 from 6-7:30 p.m.
Red Ribbon Week
Important Dates in October
Monday, Oct. 2- National Custodial Appreciation Day
Monday, Oct. 9- Two-Hour Late Start
Oct. 16-20- National School Bus Safety Week
Oct. 16-20- Red Ribbon Week (see flyer above)
Sunday, Oct. 22- PTO Trunk or Treat from 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 24- Picture Day
Wednesday, Oct. 25- P/T Conferences from 4:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 26- No School- P/T Conferences from 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 27- No School
Monday. Oct. 30- No School
Tuesday, Oct. 31- No School
Lakeview Elementary School
Assistant Principal, Mrs. Lauren Keebey
Email: douglasholler@wsdr4.org
Website: https://www.wentzville.k12.mo.us/LVE
Location: 2501 Mexico Road, Wentzville, MO 63385, United States
Phone: 636-332-2923
Twitter: @LVEPrincipal