December 2024

Hello Wabash Community!

It is hard to believe that December is already here! I always tell our students, "Time sure does fly, when you are having fun!" Our teachers and staff are dedicated to providing the best education possible, while maintaining a fun and comfortable environment for our students.

Some reminders:

1. In the morning in the car riders line, please do not release the children from their vehicles until the morning staff are on the front sidewalk. The bell alone is not the signal to release from cars. We really like to have staff outside on duty when the children start to exit cars to ensure safety between our students and cars.
2. If you have a transportation change for your child(ren), please communicate with our main office so we are aware of the change.
3. Please make sure your child(ren) brings their coats, hats and gloves every day, because we still go outside for recess during the winter months. If your child(ren) are in need of winter clothing, please do not hesitate to contact our school counselors. If your family is able to share extra winter coats, gloves and hats, please contact our school counselors as well.
4. Our second quarter will be coming to an end on December 20 with report cards being available on the Focus App on January 10.
5. Please remember there is no school for students December 23 - January 3. We return to school on January 6. I hope everyone enjoys the winter break with friends and family!

Every Student Matters, Every Moment Counts!

Mr. Schulte

Our school's Measurable Results Survey (MRA) data is in! Thank you to our families, staff, and students for participating in this survey. This survey has helped us identify strengths as well as areas where we can improve and track our school's overall progress. Click here to view our school's highlights. View district-wide survey results here.

Dynamic Ducks December Performances

December 6 at 6 pm is Wabash Holiday Movie Night

December 11 at 6:30 pm is How to Train Your Reindeer to Fly Musical

December 17 at 7:15 am is final choir rehearsal/party

December 20 at 10:45 - 11:30 am is Wabash 3-5 Sing Along Assembly

Thank you for helping make sure your child returns their library book(s) on time. We love hearing that the students are reading their library books at home!

We hope you and your family enjoy a wonderful holiday season. Please encourage your family to read over winter break! Your students have access to hundreds of nonfiction articles on PebbleGo! You can login with our username and password. Username: wabashes and Password: school. PebbleGo is great for K-2nd and PebbleGo Next is great for 3rd-5th graders. All of the articles can be read to your student. Check it out!

Stuff the Stockings

If you have chosen a stocking, THANK YOU!!! Please return any gifts with your student by Friday, December 13.

Please be sure to put the "stocking tag" on the UNWRAPPED gift.

Thank you for supporting our own Wabash Families in need!!

12 Days of Mental Health

1. Reflect with your family on the year

2. Practice self care

3. Keep a consistent sleep schedule, even during the holiday break

4. Get exercise-even though it might be cold outside, you can still find fun things to do indoors!

5. Perform an act of kindness-this can do wonders for your own mood!

6. Do something you love

7. Take time to share your feelings

8. Create a quiet space in your home that you can go to for relaxation/mindfulness

9. Read a book with a family member

10. Play a game with your family -to connect with your kids on their level, download a board game on their gaming device

11. Write a letter to a loved one that lives out of town

12. Invite a friend over to play

One thing we can always depend on as we go into December is the spread of germs. As you touch people, objects, and surfaces throughout your busy day, your hands accumulate a high volume of germs. To keep yourself and your family safe from germs and infection, make sure you wash your hands regularly. Handwashing is the #1 prevention of illness.

Big Smiles dental team will be at Wabash Dec 9 and 10 for those that signed up for a check & clean. If you would like more information, please contact your school nurse.

i-Ready is an integral part of our curriculum for reading and mathematics. It enables your student's teacher(s) to identify their specific needs, personalize their learning, and track their progress throughout the school year. By meeting your student exactly where they are, i-Ready empowers your teacher(s) to enhance your student's learning gains. How to access my students' results.

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.

The WSD will be providing supervision for K-5 students who need to be dropped off at the regular start time on scheduled Late Start Days this school year. This is separate from our Before Care Program through Chautauqua.

WSD Parents: to register your student, visit https://wsdr4.revtrak.net/ and select your student's Elementary School, followed by clicking "Late Start Registration" and completing the form for your student. Please register each student attending separately.

The fee is $10.36 (which includes a transaction fee) per child for each late start day you would like to register for.

Future Late Start Dates:

December 2, 2024

January 6, 2025

February 10, 2025

March 10, 2025

April 21, 2025

Our School Lunch Hero program aims to ensure no child leaves the cafeteria hungry. Donate to our Lunch Hero program to help WSD families struggling to keep up with paying for school breakfast and lunch. Parents and staff who have set up LunchTime accounts:

* Login to your Parent Portal account and click on LunchTime
* You will see an option for "items, Fees, & Invoices"
* Click on that and "select" School Lunch Heroes
* Type in the donation amount and click "Add to Cart"
* Process payment as you normally would

December 6 - Doors open at 5:30pm/Choir Sings at 6:00 pm/Movie starts at 6:30 pm

December 11 at 6:30 pm

December 20 at 9:15 to 10:15 am

December 20 at 1:35 pm

December 23 - January 3

January 6 at 10:35 am

School Spirit Day every Friday

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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