February 2025 Newsletter

February 4- Grade 2 Field Trip to Lindenwood

February 5- 100th Day of School

February 6- Kindergarten Enrollment at Berrey-Place Center (see below)

February 6- Grade 2 Bookman Quiz Show in Library

February 10- Late Start (School begins at 10:20)

February 12- PTO Meeting (3:35 in Art Room)

February 13- Parent Volunteer Tea (9:00-10:00 in Library)

February 14- Valentine's Day

February 17- President's Day (No School)

February 18- Professional Development Day (No School)

February 20- Board of Education Meeting (6:30)

February 20 & 21- Chompy's Pop-Up Shop (Before school in the atrium)

February 24- Magical Mondays (Houses sit together at lunch. Wear House colors!)

February 24- Fire Drill (2:20)

February 25- Earthquake Drill (2:40)

On February 10 there will be an intruder drill at GTE. Students will review the 4E's (Educate, Evade, Escape, Engage) presentation with their teacher and the Safe Defend boxes will be tested. Students will not go into lockdown or evacuate the premise. Click here for Tips about how to talk to your child about Active Intruder Situations. For more information on WSD Common Language Response Protocol, click here.

Kindergarten enrollment for 2025-2026 will take place at Berrey-Place Center on Thursday, February 6 from 8:30AM-12:30PM and 3:15PM-7:30PM. Required items include proof of residency, immunization record, birth certificate, parent/guardian ID, and documentation of legal guardianship (if necessary). More information.

Pre-K Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year will begin in February:

• February 10-21: Currently enrolled and returning Pre-K families and WSD employees.

• February 24: All Wentzville School District residents.

To enroll in our tuition-based preschool program, students must be 3 years old by July 31st of the year they are starting preschool.

For more information or to register, please visit the District Website.

• Click here for the February 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.

Be the first to know about the latest WSD happenings by connecting with our school district on social media! Follow Wentzville School District on Instagram @wsdschools for fun and relevant content. You might just stumble upon a spotlight of your student. instagram.com/wsdschools

This year, WSD's summer school intervention will be held June 3-26 and will be invitation only. Families of students who qualify will be sent an invitation on Feb. 21, and enrollment will be open Feb. 24-March 14. Be on the lookout for more information in February's issue of Inside the WSD and keep an eye out for program invitations later this month.

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.

Click the image above or scan the QR code to order a 2024-2025 GTE Yearbook. Enter Code 16945. The deadline to order a yearbook is February 28.

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