January Newsletter

January 15- PTO Meeting (3:35/Virtual)

January 16- Quarterly Awards (Grade 1- 8:45-9:15, Kindergarten- 10:10-10:40, Grade 4- 2:15-2:45)

January 16- Board of Education Meeting | 6:30 p.m.

January 17- 2nd Quarter Awards (Grade 2- 8:45-9:15, Grade 5- 10:00-10:40, Grade 3- 2:15-2:45)

January 20- MLK Day (No School)

January 23 & 24- Chompy's Pop-Up Shop (Before school in the atrium)

January 27- Magical Mondays (Houses sit together at lunch. Wear House colors!)

January 27- Fire Drill (2:40 PM)

January 28- Bookman Quiz Show in Library (Grade 2- 8:45-10:00)

Thank you, GTE Families for your generosity this season. GTE was able to serve 11 families, with each family receiving 15-20 gifts. Thank you for helping to make this holiday magical for these families.

• Click here for the January breakfast and lunch menus.
• Eliminate the hassle of shopping and delivering birthday favors to school. Let Child Nutrition help you! Non-food treats will be delivered to your child’s classroom and he or she will receive a complimentary birthday gift! Click here to access the form.

Making it to school on time matters! GTE's school day starts at 8:20 AM. Announcements begin promptly at 8:20 AM and the teachers jump right into learning. Chronically tardy students are more likely to score lower on assessments and experience difficulties with social and emotional development. If your child is just a few minutes late, it can disrupt his or her entire day. We have noticed an increase in our tardies this school year:

• September- 321 tardies
• October- 347 tardies
• November-294 tardies
• December- 263 tardies

*16-17 average tardies per day

What can you do to help your child get to school on time?

• Establish morning routines
• Get enough sleep
• Prepare the night before (pack lunch and backpack)

*If you need additional support with getting to school on time, please see your child's counselor.

As colder weather is now upon us, please remember that we will follow WSD weather guidelines regarding outdoor recess. If the windchill is 15 degrees or above, we will be outside for at least 10 minutes. Please dress your child appropriately for the winter. For more detailed WSD guidelines, click here.

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.

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. Read more and make a donation.

• GTE Website

• 2024-2025 School Supply Lists

• WSD Focus School Software Login

• 2024-25 Student Academic Calendar

• GTE Breakfast and Lunch Menus