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March 2024
Upcoming Dates
Mar. 1 ......... Book Fair Closes
Mar. 5 ......... THS Round Table, 6-7:30 p.m.
Mar. 5 ......... *Rescheduled* 5th Grade Junior Achievement Field Trip
Mar. 6 ......... Tornado Drill
Mar. 8 ......... Career Day
Mar. 9 ......... WSD STEAM Festival, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Mar. 9 ......... PTA: Rock'n'Roll Bingo (Adults Only)
Mar. 11 ....... Late Start Day
Mar. 12 ....... Big Smiles Dental Visit
Mar. 13 ....... BTE Spirit Day: Rainbow Day
Mar. 14 ....... Earthquake Drill
Mar. 14 ....... 5th Grade Performance, 7-8 p.m.
Mar. 18 ....... PTA Meeting, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Mar. 19 ....... Spring Picture Day
Mar. 20 ....... PTA: Papa John's Night, 5-9 p.m.
Mar. 25-April 2 ... Spring Break
Apr. 3 ......... BTE Spirit Day: Holiday Day
Leader in Me Update
This year at Boone Trail, our staff has been learning about Leader In Me, the 7 Habits, and our paradigms of learning and potential. We have two in-house coaches that have been guiding our staff in partnership with Franklin-Covey coaches. This past week, our staff Lighthouse Team met for the first time. This team will guide the work we do in the upcoming years. In order to best serve our staff, students, and community, we would like your input.
In April, we will be asking our staff, students, and families to complete the MRA (Measurable Results Assessment).
The MRA is a rigorously developed tool used to annually collect, analyze, and report student-, staff-, and school-level outcomes related to the focus on improving leadership, culture, and academics. It can be used to help a school identify its strengths and weaknesses, develop improvement plans, and monitor progress. The MRA measures are aligned with the highly effective practices outlined in the Leader in Me Framework. This alignment empowers schools to move from data insights to action plans and best leverage their limited time and resources to meet their goals. (https://www.leaderinme.org/faqs/)
If you would like to opt your child out of the survey, please fill out this form.
Power Pups Tutoring-Math
Thank you to our families that participated in our reading Power Pups program. We have now finished our reading tutoring session. We will be running a math mini-session in April. Invitations will be sent via email soon.
Boone Trail PTA Rock-N-Roll Bingo
Meet Your 2024 Board of Education Candidates
Four candidates will be on the ballot for two open seats in the April 2, 2024, election. The open seats are currently held by Shannon Stolle and Jason Goodson, and each open seat is for a three-year term.
Attend a Community Roundtable Event on March 5
Superintendent Dr. Danielle Tormala, District administrators, school leadership and staff, members of the Board, and student representatives will come together to collaborate with our community! RSVP for our upcoming Community Roundtable and Timberland Feeder Pattern Student/School Showcase on Mar. 5 at Timberland High School.
Possible AMI Days
Since we have used five of our District's six built-in snow days this school year, we wanted to share the next steps in case we surpass the maximum number of allotted snow days in the coming months.
DESE allows school districts to count up to 36 hours of instruction through Alternative Methods of Instruction (AMI), such as virtual learning or assignments to be completed at home, during emergencies, or extended closures.
Our District has not used AMI for weather-related closures in the past, but if we exceed our six built-in snow days this year, the WSD will utilize AMI to keep students engaged in learning and prevent extending the school year into the summer break. On AMI days, families and staff will be notified through the regular district communication channels (phone call, text, social media). Student attendance will be recorded on days when AMI is assigned and will be documented by the completion of assignments and turning in activities. Assignments will be turned in either through Canvas or by returning them to their teacher on the next in-person learning day. Educators will be available electronically by email during AMI days for guidance with instruction.
You should have received communication including a choice board from your child's teacher at the beginning of February. Please reach out to your teacher or the Boone Trail principals if you have any questions.
Inclement Weather Guidelines
The District follows these procedures for cold temperatures and/or wind chill advisory:
- Temperature/wind chill under 15 degrees: All activities must be held indoors.
- Temperature/wind chill is 15-20 degrees: Outdoor activity is limited to 10 minutes.
- Temperature/wind chill is 20 degrees or higher: Outdoor activity is limited to 20 minutes.
- Temperature/wind chill is above 32 degrees: Activities can be held without restrictions.
Please make sure your children are appropriately clothed with mittens, hats, coats, etc. so they can be comfortable both inside and outside.
Head Lice Information
Head lice cases are an issue that is commonly dealt with in the school setting. When a child is identified with an active case of head lice at school, the child’s parents are notified that their child has an active case of head lice. Control of head lice depends on prompt diagnosis and effective treatment. Information is provided to the parent on identification and treatment of nits and/or live lice. Students who have been found to have an active case will be allowed to return to class until the end of the school day. The student may return to school once the child has been treated and proof of treatment (shampoo box or bottle) is given to the school nurse. The school nurse will also examine the student for any live lice upon the student returning. School nurses will work with families to ensure eradication of active cases of live lice by conducting periodic head checks of the student until completely resolved. Your help in inspecting your child throughout the school year for the presence of head lice would be greatly appreciated.
If you detect head lice in your child, please let the school nurse know.
None of the treatments are 100% effective and it is very common for it to take a few weeks to completely resolve a head lice infestation. Remember to check all family members and treat those with any signs of head lice.
In rare cases where there is an unusual clustering of head lice cases, Wentzville School District nurses will alert parents and guardians while still seeking to protect the privacy of individual students. By working together, we can successfully eliminate head lice. Please feel free to contact your school nurse if you have any questions.
Resources for more information
Community Agency Lessons Opt-Out
Dear Boone Trail 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 presentation(s), please click the appropriate link(s) below.
**5th grade Internet Safety presentations: March 18 and 22**
If you have additional questions, please reach out directly to your students’ guidance counselor.
Thank you,
Julie Vahle, Principal
Theresa Olson, Assistant Principal
Lauren Martinez, ESC
Angie Garcia, K-2 Counselor
Lisa Wilson 3-5 Counselor
Mrs. Julie Vahle | Principal
Mrs. Theresa Olson | Assistant Principal
555 East Hwy N,
Wentzville, MO, 63385
636-327-3830