Green Tree Elementary
Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow
November 2018 Newsletter
Congrats Char Wagemann!
Gina Randolph and Doug Small were also nominated for Teacher of the Year. You're both amazing, thanks for all you do!
Time to get Creative!
2018-19 Yearbook Cover Contest
The Yearbook Cover Contest is open to 4th, 5th, and 6th grade gators at Green Tree.
- Artwork must be vertical on unlined paper.
- Check your spelling and punctuation. Artwork with incorrect spelling or grammar may not be considered.
- Name, classroom teacher's name, and grade level should be written on the back of your submission.
- You may use any 2-D media including paper, paint, crayons, pencils, and markers.
Entries are due to Mrs. Winter in the Art Room by the end of the day on December 14th.
Important Upcoming Dates
11/26 - 12/3 - Used Book Drive for First Steps Back Home Charity
11/30 @ 6:00-7:30 PM - Soundwaves Choir singing at the Tree Lighting @ the Meadows
12/3 @ 10:20 AM - Late Start (students can enter the building at 10:05 AM)
12/11 @ 3:35 PM - PTO Monthly Meeting
12/13 @ 6:30-7:30 PM - 5th Grade Musical "Snow Biz" @ Green Tree
12/14 @ 3:45-7:30 PM - Art Keepsakes Pick-up
12/14 @ 6-9:00 PM - PTO Movie Night @ Green Tree
12/20 All Day - Winter Parties
12/21 @ 1:20 PM - Early Release
12/24 - 1/2 - No Classes - Winter Break
1/9 - 4-6th Grade Spelling Bee
1/15 @ 3:35 PM - PTO Monthly Meeting
1/18 - No School - PD Day
1/29 - 100th Day of School
Veteran's Day Breakfast & Assembly!
A HUGE thank you to everyone who has served in the United States Armed Forces. Thank you also to the veterans who attended our Veteran's Day Breakfast and Assembly.
Congrats to the third graders for doing an incredible job performing!
Below are pictures and a short clip of their performance. They sound beautiful!
Third Grade Surgeons
Don't Forget to Collect Can Tabs!
We need your support in collecting aluminum can tabs to help the Ronald McDonald House. Students are asked to bring their tabs to school. Each classroom has a container to collect these tabs.
As an incentive for the kids, the grade level with the largest amount collected will participate in a popcorn party in May.
Also, the classroom with the largest amount collected will receive an age appropriate surprise the end of the contest as well.
Thank you for your support!
Any questions can be directed to the GTE PTO or directly to me: cindyschweiss@charter.net
Dedication at its Finest!
Congratulations to: Cooper Albertson, Ryan Bakota, Crosby Blake, Mason Guenther, Shamsheer Janjua, Bryce Kelam, Logan Randolph, Bryden Sweeny, Miles Taylor & Henry Younger. This was our inaugural year of LET ME RUN, and what a fantastic year it was! We look forward to having another team in the future.
Science Fair!
Dear GTE Families,
It is that time of the year; our Science Fair Registration is open! Get a head start and let your child work on their project over the holiday breaks. To sign up, simply fill out the form by clicking the link. If you need to purchase a board, have your child bring $6.00 to Mrs. Airoldi in room 402 and she will send him/her home with a board.
Our STEAM Explosion will be held on January 31st. We will have a very special Fire and Ice show from Mad Science of St. Louis. Mark your calendars and come enjoy the show and see all of our young scientists' hard work on their projects!
Sign up for the 2019 Science Fair:
https://goo.gl/forms/7bosBgux8rVNYh792
Use our GTE Science Site for more information and a guide to help step-by-step:
https://sites.google.com/wsdr4students.org/gtescience/home
Thank you and please let Mrs. Airoldi know if you have any questions. She can be reached at stephanieairoldi@wsdr4.org.
STEM for Girls Club!
STEM for Girls Club will be beginning in a couple of weeks for our Gators! STEM for Girls provides an opportunity for girls to explore STEM careers through weekly, engaging, and fun STEM club challenges. Stem for Girls focuses on getting girls more involved in sciences, coding, mechanics, and engineering. The club is designed for girls to provide them with a safe space to express themselves. It will give them the skills to empower them to take STEM subjects at a level, which will lead them into STEM apprenticeships or University courses. Members may also be invited to lead school or community STEM projects like school STEM nights, volunteering at the school with STEM activities, and more.
Stem for Girls will meet every Tuesday starting October 9th 2018 (dates below) from 7:15 am to 8 am. You may sign up for Session 1 OR 2. The 3rd session is for the girls who have either been in session 1 or 2 previously.
- 4th-6th grade students are invited to join STEM for Girls Club.
- First 22 students signed up for each session will be allowed into STEM
- Session 1 will be from October 23rd - December 18th.
- Session 2 will be from January 12th - March 12th.
- Session 3 will be from April 2nd - May 14th. (Only for people who were in Session 1 or 2).
- A list of your session dates will be sent home once student registration is over.
If your child is interested, please complete the form.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdH9UaCQEZ6bfngx12bPPAVdfG26aL-UfATrosA1sWtIyOHmw/viewform?usp=sf_link
National STEM / STEAM Day!
Lost and Found
If your child is missing any item(s), please visit the lost and found area located in the GTE cafeteria. Students are also allowed to check the Lost and Found area before school, during lunch and after school. It is highly recommended that your child's name be placed in all coats, jackets, sweaters, hats, lunch boxes and backpacks.
Spooky Staff Members!
"You don't need a cape to be a hero. All you need to do is care." -Kid President
Kindergarten and First Grade "Friends"-giving!
The Case of the Gone Gobbler!
4th Grade Science Center Field Trip!
Focus on the Future!
WSD SEEKS COMMUNITY INPUT TO HELP SHAPE FIVE-YEAR PLAN
The Wentzville School District is seeking input from all stakeholders – students, parents, employees, and community members – to help shape the District’s next five-year Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP). The District has scheduled three community engagement meetings called Guiding Principles for our Schools (GPS), to help inform stakeholders and provide a platform for feedback to set positive goals, define priorities and determine standards for the students and schools in the WSD.
Because of its sustained growth, the Wentzville School District faces some unique challenges but also has some unique opportunities. The goal of GPS is to bring together a diverse, thoughtful group of residents who will provide input that will be used to create the next CSIP, which is used to guide curriculum, professional development, financing priorities, staffing and the overall culture and strategic focus for the Wentzville School District. The WSD is inviting a broad-based coalition of citizens, staff, community members, and students to participate in the GPS process.
There will be three initial GPS meetings and the public is invited and encouraged to attend. These will be structured, “results focused” sessions where attendees will work together to reach a consensus on the topics and questions presented. The meeting schedule and topics are as follows:
- November 27th - Teaching and Learning
- January 15th - Finances, Facilities, and Staffing
- February 12th - Community, Culture, and Safety & Security
“I’m so proud of where we’ve been and what our students and staff have accomplished over the last five years,” said Superintendent Dr. Curtis Cain. “The time has come to realign our focus and our priorities and this strategic process will only be effective if our stakeholders take the time to weigh in. Our growth certainly presents challenges, but it also presents opportunities. I’m confident that together we can develop a plan that will continue to move this great District forward, providing world-class learning opportunities that will prepare our students for success.” The recommendations from the GPS meetings will be incorporated into the District’s CSIP which will then be presented to the Board of Education for consideration. All GPS meetings will start at 7:00 p.m. and will be held in the commons at Timberland High School, 559 E. Highway N Wentzville, MO 63385. For those who are unable to make it to the meetings in person, there will be an opportunity to follow and weigh in on social media. Details will be posted on the District Website prior to the meetings.
We are also inviting all District stakeholders (students, parents, staff, and community members) to weigh in on the survey below which will be used to help guide the strategic development process.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/wsdcsip19
More information is on the attached flyer and video below.
2019-2020 Kindergarten Registration
ALL SCREENING AND REGISTRATION APPOINTMENTS WILL BE AT BERREY-PLACE CENTER #1 CAMPUS DRIVE, WENTZVILLE, MO 63385
Dates have been set for the Wentzville School District’s registration/screening process. This event is for all children who will turn five before August 1, 2019. If your child has not been screened at the Parents as Teachers office or his/her preschool this year, appointments are required and can be made by contacting the Parents as Teachers office at 327-3863, ext. 22281. You can also request a screening through the website: wentzville.k12.mo.us> Schools> Parents as Teachers> Kindergarten Screening> Request a Kindergarten Screening. Screening appointments are filled on a first come, first served basis. While every effort will be made to accommodate you at your child’s school registration date, it is a possibility that you may have to complete a screening on one of the other dates. We will begin taking appointments on Monday, December 3, 2018.
Registration/Screening dates are as follows:
Boone Trail, Thursday, January 24, 2019
Crossroads, Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Discovery Ridge, Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Duello, Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Green Tree, Thursday, February 21, 2019
Heritage, Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Lakeview, Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Peine Ridge, Thursday, January 31, 2019
Prairie View, Monday, February 25, 2019
Stone Creek, Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Wabash, Wednesday, January 23, 2019
The day of the screening/registration parents should bring:
The child to be screened;
Two proofs of residency:
Signed Lease Agreement (verify dates are valid), Closing Document for new home purchase (settlement statement), or most recent Real Estate Property Tax Statement; and
Current utility bill, cable bill, official mail from federal or state agency, or most recent personal property tax paid receipt;
Child’s most current immunization records (doctor’s records, doctor verified form, etc.);
Official copy of child’s birth certificate (requested but not required);
Parent’s driver’s license or photo identification (requested but not required);
Parenting plan or custody agreement (if applicable);
Documentation regarding legal guardianship (must be court ordered guardianship or limited guardianship, not power of attorney) or foster care placement (required if applicable).
If you do not have a Missouri birth certificate, you may obtain one at a cost of $15 from the St. Charles County Community Health/Environment-Vital Statistics Office, 1650 Boone’s Lick, St. Charles, MO 63301-2245, or by calling (636) 949-7400 for more information.
You may also visit them on the web at http://www.sccmo.org >Residents > Administration & Records > Vital Records > Obtain a Birth Certificate > How to Obtain Records > Application Process
To obtain your Real Estate Property Tax Statement you may visit http://assessor.sccmo.org/assessor > Real Estate > Property Database Search > Enter Your Home Address > Search > Details > (scroll down to) Real Estate Tax Data (click on Property Tax Data) > Tax Year 2018 > Print
Green Tree Elementary
Website: http://wentzville.k12.mo.us/course/view.php?id=15
Location: 1000 Ronald Reagan Drive, Lake Saint Louis, MO, United States
Phone: 636-625-5600
Twitter: @GreenTreeElem