Werner Weekly

Stay up-to-date with the Werner School Calendar

• May 16: No School-Staff Workday
• May 19th- Werner Dines Out @ DC Oaks- 5pm-8pm
• May 22: Field Day
• May 26: No School-Memorial Day
• May 28: End-of-Elementary 5th Grade Celebration, 1:00
• May 29: Last Day of School (12:13 dismissal)

• SS Rescue- Two of our former students will be collecting used school supplies as a service project. Please see the flyer below (also in Friday folder) for more information.
• End of Year Events- Use our calendar to stay up-to-date with all the events finishing off the school year!
• Werner 2025-26 Back-to-School Information- Information for next year is available in this flyer.
• 2025-2026 School Supply Orders- The smart choice this year is to order EPI school supply packs. Avoid the trips to multiple stores to get all the items on your school supply list. Just order a pack online to get all the teacher approved items and brands for the 2025-26 school year. Order now with our School ID of WER013 at: https://www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks/

We often get questions about our staff and their favorite things (for appreciation, etc.). You can access those remotely at Staff Favorites. This list is also under the "About Us" tab on our school website.

Throughout the year, we ask our community for photos that could be used for our yearbook and/or social media. This relates to school events only (e.g. classroom parties, field trips, school events, spirit days and enrichment opportunities). You can upload pictures to our 2024-2025 Werner Photo Album throughout the year. Please be mindful to not include photos of students that may not have permission.

SAVE THE DATE

May 19th- Werner Dines Out @ DC Oaks- 5pm-8pm

Thank you to our wonderful Werner community for helping to show our incredible teachers and staff just how much they mean to use! Every dish, donation, giftcard, flower and note meant the world.

With the school year coming to an end, PTA is looking to fill some open board positions in addition to event assistants! Interested? Just click on the link below to join the PTA team.

https://evite.me/buQtUMUcYd

The Werner Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) plays a crucial role in supporting our school, teachers, and most importantly, our students. We are dedicated to fostering a positive and enriching environment where every child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

JOIN THE WERNER PTA

From our annual Fall Festival to this year's Read A Thon, we have some memorable events planned and would love your help. Although membership doesn’t obligate you to volunteer hours or attend meetings, we always love to meet more of our Werner community and have your support in any way you can give it.

• Sign up for the PTA HERE to receive a free Werner yard sign & notifications of upcoming events.
• *****New this year***** Wildcat Spirit Wear is launching with new shirts, hoodies, and stickers! Visit our Givebacks website HERE for a one stop shop for everything your PTA has to offer.
• For any questions please email the PTA at ptawernerelementary@gmail.com

FREE MONEY FOR YOUR SCHOOL! Did you know there are ways to donate money to the school by doing things you already do? - If you shop at King Soopers with a loyalty card they will donate to Werner when you sign up here.

- If you like to eat out, the PTA hosts Werner Dines Out once a month and the restaurants we partner with will donate back to the school anywhere from 10-15%!

- American Warehouse is now offering rewards back to Werner for any purchase you make throughout the whole year. Just mention Werner at checkout!

Your Werner PTA

Follow us on FACEBOOK to stay engaged with school events, Werner families, and see what the PTA is up to!

Your 2024/2025 PTA Board

PTA President | Gladys Kanode

PTA Vice President | Caitlin Papp

PTA Treasurer | Patti Haswell

PTA Secretary | Juliana Potts

PTA VP of Community Programs | Marissa McNulty

PTA Past-President | Nicole Kidd Connect with us at PTAWernerElementary@gmail.com

There Is No Wrong Way to PTA. How Do You PTA?

Thank you for supporting the Werner Elementary PTA!

Welcome to the Poudre School District (PSD) Community!

We are excited to welcome back our returning families and to greet those who are new to PSD. Our district is built on a strong, collaborative spirit that truly feels like family. We are committed to supporting your students academically and helping them find a genuine sense of belonging.

Preparing for the 2025–2026 School Year:

Please review the important information below for a smooth transition. If you have questions or need assistance, contact us at info@psdschools.org or 970-490-3609.

Helpful Resources:

• Transportation – Don’t Miss This Step!
  Planning for your student to ride the bus to their neighborhood school? Be sure to apply for busing — it’s required!

• The application window opens April 28th and closes July 15th.
• If you do not apply during this time, your student will not be assigned to a bus until after the school year starts.
• To avoid delays, get your application in early by clicking on this link

• Online Registration: Register your student for their neighborhood school at olr.psdschools.org. Determine your student's neighborhood school here.

1. In-Person Registration: Elementary schools will have registration days on Thursday, July 31, and Friday, August 1. Contact your student's school for more information.
2. Summer Break: Some schools may be closed during summer break, and online registrations may not be processed until staff returns. For help, contact PSD Records at psdrecords@psdschools.org or 970-490-3142.
3. Families with students already enrolled and continuing in PSD for the 2025-26 school year do not need to register their students.

• ParentVUE: Access your student's grades, schedules, attendance, and more.

• Visit ParentVUE for details.
• Summer Break: Some schools may be closed during summer break. For help, contact PSD Records at psdrecords@psdschools.org or 970-490-3142.

• School of Choice: Apply for your student to attend a school other than their designated neighborhood school at soc.psdschools.org. Learn more on the PSD School Choice Process page.

• Summer Break: Some schools may be closed during summer break, and school choice applications may not be processed until staff returns. For questions about School Choice, contact choice@psdschools.org or 970-490-3203.

• High School Transcript/Graduation Verification: Submit requests at psdschoolsco.scriborder.com. Find more information on the Student Records and Transcripts page.

• General Information and Additional Resources: Visit the PSD District website for more resources.

1. Programs and services for students with disabilities: Integrated Services page.
2. Support for students and families through state & federal funding programming: Language, Culture, and Equity Department page.
3. Programs to benefit students’ physical and mental health as well as 504 and health care action plans: Student Support Services page.

Once again, welcome to PSD! We’re so happy to have you as part of our community and we look forward to seeing all that you’ll accomplish.

Sincerely,

Poudre School District

• PSD sends frequent emails to currently registered volunteers, but those are getting lost in some recipients' junk mail folders. If you are registered as a volunteer with PSD, please check your junk mail & mark those sent by "Volunteer Coordinator" as safe to receive.

• For those who are not yet registered to volunteer but want to help in our schools please visit - Volunteer Registration

One of many ways information is shared is through the PSD Now community newsletter, which features timely information about the latest happenings in the district. This is emailed to families and interested community members about every other Thursday.

Here is the most recent newsletter of PSD Now. For archived newsletters and information about how to sign up, go to: https://www.psdschools.org/department/communications.

Hey parents and caregivers! We know that you support your child’s learning in every way possible. Poudre Libraries are here to support you! The library will promote reading, learning, and family fun through our free SUMMER ADVENTURE.

ADVENTURE ON!

The free, all-ages Summer Adventure encourages curiosity, and provides exciting opportunities to learn, play, and read together. Studies show that children who read or are read to during the summer more effectively retain the learning progress they worked so hard to achieve during the school year. Over the summer, it’s important for kids to build a consistent reading routine, explore the world around them, and have fun. That’s why we have created a Bingo Board of activities that are fun to complete AND help kids practice reading, science, technology, art, math, and health.

To accompany them on their adventure, kids and teens get a free book of their choice to keep just for signing up for the challenge! Upon completing at least one Bingo, kids and teens can pick a second book.

Families can track their progress through Summer Adventure digitally or on paper. To participate digitally, download the Beanstack Tracker app from the Apple or Google Play store or visit our Beanstack website at PoudreLibraries.beanstack.org. The website is available in multiple languages with the Google Translate button at the bottom right of the screen. To participate on paper, pick up a printed Bingo Board from any library location starting May 1 (available in English and Spanish).

Save the Dates

May 1 – Pre-registration opens on the Beanstack app and online at PoudreLibraries.beanstack.org

May 27 – The SUMMER ADVENTURE begins! Sign up and collect your free book from any library location (while supplies last).

June 1 - Programs and events start. Join us for energetic storytimes, interactive performances, and hands-on explorations!

Keep in mind: Summer Adventure is not just for kids! Research shows that kids benefit when adults model reading and learning, too. That’s why the adventure is for the whole family -- kids, teens, and grown-ups! Read and complete activities together, then count it on everyone’s Bingo board.

Gear up for a summer of adventure! See you at Poudre Libraries!

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Website: https://wer.psdschools.org/
Location: 5400 Mail Creek Lane, Fort Collins, CO, USA
Phone: (970) 488-5550

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