Monday - Day 4

Tuesday - Day 5

Wednesday - Day 1

Thursday - Day 2

Friday - Day 3

11/1-11/14

Texas Roadhouse Gift Card Fundraiser

11/8

DRE PTO Skate Night, 4:30 pm-6:30 pm

11/9

Operation Warm Winter Coat Pick Up

11/11

Veterans Day Parade & Assembly: Reception 9:15-9:45, Veteran Parade and Assembly 10 am

11/13

2nd Quarter PTO Meeting, Library 6-7 pm

11/14

PTO Dine Out at Texas Roadhouse from 3:30 pm-10 pm

11/18

Late Start at 10:35, student arrival begins at 10:20

11/21

WSD Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 pm

11/25

WSD Board Candidate Informational Meeting, WSD Administrative Center 6-7:30 pm

11/27-11/29

Thanksgiving Break

Our DRE Texas Roadhouse gift card fundraiser packets went home last week and are due back on November 14. Our school earns 10% of the value of each gift card sold.

• Each student who sells 2 gift cards earns a Free Kids Meal & entry into a grand prize
• Top Seller earns a $100 Meal Certificate to treat their family to dinner at our location
• Texas Roadhouse includes a free $5.00 off voucher for every $30 worth of Gift Cards sold for the purchaser to try to help promote sales
• Gift Cards are good to use at any Texas Roadhouse nationwide & never expire

Great news! The Big Smiles in-school dentist is coming to our school. Even better, dental care is usually at no cost to you. All insurance is accepted including Medicaid and CHIP. Keep your child healthy, in-school and learning. Sign up online NOW at www.myschooldentist.com

Dear Parent,

Great news! Our school has partnered with Big Smiles to offer dental care right at school. CLICK HERE to sign up your child today.

No Cost to You

Even better, dental care is usually at no cost to you. All insurance is accepted including Medicaid and CHIP. A low cost self-pay option is available for those without insurance.

Convenient and comfortable

Our in-school dental program saves you time and provides a safe and comfortable place for your child to receive gentle dental care from licensed local professionals. Dental care includes a complete dental exam, x-rays, cleaning, fluoride and sealants when necessary, as well as restorative care such as fillings.

Dental care for a healthy life

Children who see a dentist regularly may have fewer health issues like:

• Early tooth loss due to dental decay
• Gum disease
• Heart disease
• Impaired speech development
• Help keep your child healthy, in school and learning.

SIMPLY CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP ONLINE

Inclement Weather Procedures and Alternative Methods of Instruction (AMI) Days Explained

As we approach the colder months, we want to re-share the District Communication that has information regarding the WSD's inclement weather procedures for the 2024-25 school year. This year, snow days one and two will be traditional snow days. After our second snow day this year, we will switch to AMI (alternative methods of instruction) for snow days three through seven. Read more on what to expect this winter here. View AMI assignments here.

Kindergarten- 11:15 am

1st Grade- 11:25 am

2nd Grade- 10:50 am

3rd Grade- 12:40 pm

4th Grade- 12:15 pm

5th Grade- 11:50 am

Thursday, November 14 from 3:30 pm-10 pm DRE PTO is dining out at Texas Roadhouse in Wentzville! 10% of your food purchase will go to help DRE, we look forward to seeing everyone there!

It may seem early but we are already thinking about our Pancakes with Principals event on Fri. Dec. 13!

If you are looking for an easy way to help out, consider donating a package of hot chocolate or marshmallows! We have about 1/2 of what we need for our event!!

We will be raffling off a “Gift Card/Lotto Tree” with proceeds supporting some of our building’s Student Service Learning Projects. We are asking for ANY gift cards of $5 or more or Lotto Scratch-Off Tickets.

You can sign up to donate for either of these by clicking on the flyer and scanning the QR Code or by clicking the button below!

Does your Child Start Kindergarten next fall? If so, you can register them for a Kindergarten screening by scanning the QR Code or selecting the button below.

Dear Discovery Ridge 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 the presentation(s), please click the appropriate link(s) below.

Kindergarten Opt-Out Form

First Grade Opt-Out Form

Second Grade Opt-Out Form

Third Grade Opt-Out Form

Fourth Grade Opt-Out Form

Fifth Grade Opt-Out Form

If you have additional questions, please reach out directly to your student’s guidance counselor.

Thank you,

Mrs. Kelly Stratman, Principal

Dr. Lindsay Burkemper, Assistant Principal

Mrs. Stacy Browning, K-2 Counselor

Mrs. Jane Douglas, 3-5 Counselor

Mrs. Sarah Holcomb, Education Support Counselor

Each new school year brings opportunities for academic growth and growth in all areas of development. Although children must be knowledgeable when they graduate, they must also be healthy, engaged, responsible, and caring people.

We’re grateful you’re here at our school and we’re excited to partner with you and your child. As a Leader in Me School, we believe that every member of your family has greatness and we can’t wait to learn and grow from you! Leader in Me (LiM) is an evidence-based, comprehensive school-improvement model—developed in partnership with educators and FranklinCovey—that empowers students with the leadership and life skills they need to thrive in a global community.

Our school has chosen to operate through a uniquely different lens. Leader in Me is about empowering your child to reach their full potential while ultimately finding their voice. As a school, the staff in this building have made five core commitments to your child. We call these our Core Paradigms. In these paradigms you will find the belief and way we view all students. At this school we see that:

• Everyone is a leader.
• Everyone has genius.
• Change starts with me.
• We empower students to lead their own learning.
• Educators and families partner to develop the whole person.

Not only do these paradigms apply to your student, they apply to all of us!

Leader in Me provides our school with the vision and language to lead the school in a way that addresses all areas of development. As each child discovers and develops their unique gifts and talents, they are given opportunities to lead.

As leaders, they become active, engaged partners in their own education, and their self-confidence, responsibility, and initiative grows. The children quickly understand the benefits of different gifts and talents; they learn to listen to new ideas, work together to achieve results, and motivate one another to be the best.

We hope your school enjoys sharing these new opportunities. Together, we will see each child grow throughout the year.

Mrs. Kelly J. Stratman, Principal

Dr. Lindsay Burkemper, Assistant Principal