Panther Pride
March Newsletter
Message from the Principal
Deanna Kitson
Principal
PEINE RIDGE PUBLISHED AUTHOR
Library News
Kevin Janison, the author of Deputy Dorkface, will be visiting Peine Ridge on April 1st! During the assembly, students will experience an interactive journey through the publishing process! In addition, Kevin will offer signed copies of his books for $10! We are so lucky to have the opportunity for an author visit at our school!
St. Charles County Library District Events:
Join the Library Foundation for some green eggs and ham to celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday and Read Across America Week! Texas Roadhouse restaurant in St. Charles will host the 4th Annual Green Eggs & Ham breakfast complete with Seuss-themed activities on Saturday, March 5. Breakfast includes Green Eggs and Ham, Texas Roadhouse's famous rolls and honey cinnamon butter, and a drink. Choose from two seating times: 9:00am and 9:45am. Tickets are just $6 per person. Advance purchase is required.
Purchase tickets online at www.stchlibraryfoundation.org
Lego Robotics: Mindstorms
Event Type: Science / Math
Age Group(s): School Age
Date: 3/3/2016
Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Time: 5:30 PM
Description:
Learn programming by solving challenges with a LEGO Mindstorm EV3 robot utilizing STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) concepts! For grades 3-5. Registration Required.
Library: Corporate Parkway Branch MapLocation: CP Meeting Room A & B
Status: Openings (3)
Tale Waggers-Read to a Dog!
Event Type: Reading Programs
Age Group(s): School Age
Date: 3/17/2016
Start Time: 6:00 PM
End Time: 7:00 PM
Description:
Read to the dogs in this special program offered by members of Love on a Leash. Bring your own book or choose one of ours & read for ten minutes to an adorable, attentive dog who loves you and your reading! Reading to dogs is a very positive and non-threatening way to build reading skills and confidence in reading. Registration required. Ages 5-12.
Library: Corporate Parkway Branch MapLocation: CP Meeting Room A & B
Status: Openings (30)
***More events can be found at http://www.youranswerplace.org/ecalendar
Peine Ridge rocked the Science Fair this year!! We had 94 participants. This included 59 projects and 35 displays!
The Tri-Country Regional Science Fair qualifiers are the following:
K-Oliver Peters
1st-Mackenzie Swanson
2nd-Jeffrey Peters
3rd-Melissa Hiatte
3rd-Ian Malinofsky
3rd-Sofia Jasper
3rd-Ashlyn Mahoney
4th-Samyuktha Brown
4th-Maddie Heuser
5th-Tessa Gilliland
Class project: Mrs. Polman- 3rd grade
Class project: Mrs. Molitor- Kindergarten
Class project: Mrs. Leonard- 3rd grade
The Regional Fair will be held on April 23
Pennies For Patients
Help Peine Ridge reach our goal of raising $2500. The class that brings in the most change/online donations will get a pasta party from Olive Garden.
Noon Duty Help
News From PE
In PE, students have learned that cardio respiratory exercise strengthens the heart muscle. With the virtual heart ipad app, they could see how the heart beats faster with increased intensity of an exercise. Students learn to check their heart rate for safety and training aspects. In March, first grade will complete their student growth assessments on all loco-motor skills. Fourth grade will complete their student growth assessments on throwing a ball to a target, catching a ball, dribbling a basketball and juggling scarfs. Fifth grade will start Fitness Gram Tests which includes the mile run, flexed arm hang, cadence sit ups/push ups, and a flexibility test. All other grade levels are not required to complete state/district- wide tests this year, but will take part in the half mile to mile run and begin a unit on speed stacking upon our completion of a jump rope unit.
STUDENTS SHOWING THE BIG 3
WENTZVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT HAS CREATED A THREE TIERED SYSTEM FOR ATTENDANCE
TIER 1 "IN THE GREEN"
Students with an attendance rate above 95%. Students in tier I are considered “in the green”. We will continue to monitor his/her attendance.
Tier 2 "In The Yellow"
Students ranging between 90%-94.99%. Students in tier II are considered “in the yellow”and will receive a variety of interventions. Interventions may include: letters, phone calls home, home visits, meetings with principal, counselor, nurse, possible referral to the Missouri Children’s Division. These interventions will become more intensive if your student shows a decrease in attendance.
Tier 3 "In The Red"
Students that drop below 90%are considered “in the red”and will receive more intensive interventions. Interventions may include: letters, phone calls home, home visits, meetings with principal, counselor, nurse, possible referral to the Missouri Children’s Division.These interventions will become more intensive if your student shows a decrease in attendance.
Excused Absences
- Illness of the student (Dr.’s statement may be required to support such absences)
- Days of religious observance
- Death in the Family
- Professional appointment (such as lawyer, doctor, or counselor appointment).
- Birth of a sibling
- Military deployment of parent, grandparent, or sibling
EXAMPLES OF UNEXCUSED ABSENCES:
Family Vacation
Family Celebration
Sports Competition
Visiting Relatives
Inclement weather
Exceptions will be made by building administrator and will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
How will I know what my Tier my child is at?
TALENT SHOW INFORMATION
Upcoming Events
March 3:
- Technology Club 7:15 a.m.
- Kindergarten Registration 9a.m.-6p.m.
March 4:
- Technology Club 7:15 a.m.
March 7:
- Technology Club 7:15 a.m.
March 8:
- Technology Club 7:15 a.m.
- Spring Pictures
- PTO Dairy Queen Night 5p.m.-9p.m.
March 9:
- Art Club 7:15 am
- Technology Club 7:15 a.m.
- Book Warriors 3:30 p.m.
March 10:
- Technology Club 7:15 a.m
March 11:
- Yearbook Orders Due
- Technology Club 7:15 a.m.
- Early Release Day 1:15 p.m.
- PTO Fundraiser Kick-off
March 14:
- Technology Club 7:15 a.m.
March 15:
- Choir Concert 6:30 p.m.
March 16:
- Art Club 7:15 am
- Technology Club 7:15 a.m.
- Book Warriors 3:30 p.m.
March 17:
- Technology Club 7:15 a.m.
- Parent/Teacher Conference 4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Papa Johns Night
March 18:
- No School (Professional Development Day)
March 21 - March 25
- Spring Break
March 30:
- Art Club 7:15 a.m.
- Book Warriors 3:30 p.m.
Peine Ridge Elementary
Email: ryanandrews@wsdr4.org
Website: http://wentzville.k12.mo.us/course/view.php?id=19
Phone: 636-327-5110
Twitter: @WentzvillePRE