Green Tree Elementary
Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow
Principal's Corner
Our 2018-2019 school year is off to an outstanding start! Believe it or not, October is already here. We have many exciting events planned for our students and parents. Event dates are listed below. We can’t wait to see you!
Our first quarter will be coming to an end on October 14, 2018. Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, October 24 from 4:30-8:00 pm and on Thursday, October 25 from 10:00 am – 8:00 pm. Report Cards will be handed out during conferences. Our teachers are excited to meet with you to share the academic progress your child has shown. We will continue to focus on excellence in academics and character.
Please remember Mrs. Bagin and I are always available to support you and your child. We want to continue to partner with you to ensure that your child is successful and feels supported. Contact us at any time with questions, in-put or concerns.
Angela Politte
Principal
Newest Additions to the green tree family!
Elyssa Driemeyer
This is my first year teaching sixth grade, and I am excited to build relationships with my students and families at GTE! I have spent the past five years teaching fourth grade in Union, MO, and the year before that leading reading interventions for kindergarten through sixth graders. I received my bachelors degree through UMSL, and my masters with a Literacy Specialist degree from Maryville University. My husband, Kurt and I were married in 2014, and have two amazing sons, Henry and Camden. We live in Lake Saint Louis, just nine minutes from GTE!
Anthony Pangan
Paige Jenkins
PTO
School Wide Goals are:
If we raise $10,000, all students will celebrate with a movie at lunch time on 09/27/18. **MET 9/7/18**Congrats!!!
If we raise $20,000, all students will receive a Kona Ice party at recess on 09/26/18. **MET 9/13/18**Congrats!!!
If we reach our goal of $28,000, we will have the “Bubble Bus” attend our walk‐a‐thon!!! *SURPASSED 9/17/18*WOW!
Student Level Donations: It is the policy of our school to not name students during fundraising but we will let you know that the top five‐student donations are $950 (chrome book winner), $630, $595, $585 and $550 ($630‐ $550 win gift certificates).
Special Event Update: Our participation level is currently at 60%, and we need to reach 60% of the student body donating (any amount) to see Ms. Politte and Mrs. Bagin eat chocolate covered BUGS at our awards assembly scheduled for 10/04/18!
Upcoming PTO Meeting Dates:
- October 16, 2018, Tuesday at 3:35
- November 13, 2018, Tuesday at 3:35
- December 11, 2018, Tuesday at 3:35
Parent Involvement
- earn better grades
- score higher on tests
- attend school regulary
- better social skills
- show improved behavior
- be more positive in their attitude toward school
- complete homework and assignments
- graduate and continue their education
- be more confident at school
- be more confident in themselves as parents and in their abilities to help their children learn
- be held in higher esteem by teachers
- better morale among teachers
- higher ratings of teachers by parents
- more support from families
- a better reputation in the community
Counselor's Corner
Back-to-School Anxiety
Welcome Back this school year, we are so excited to have all of our students back and our hallways filled with fun commotion. Though fun for some, not so fun for everyone. Anxious feelings are normal and expected during times of transition or change. This is especially true for children and teens going back to school, or for first-timers starting kindergarten. This transition can be stressful and cause worry about many different school-related issues.
Below are some general strategies parents can use to deal with back-to-school worries.
Take care of the basics: Ensure your child is getting enough sleep, eating regular meals and healthy snacks and has daily exercise. When your child’s mind and body are nourished, tackling school worries is easier. Plus, your child will be more likely to listen to you, and cope better when you insist on school attendance, if s/he has had a good nights sleep and a decent breakfast.
Provide empathy: Listen to your child’s concerns. What is s/he worried about? Why does s/he expect that to happen? Let your child share his/her fears and talk about what’s on his/her mind. There may be good opportunities to simply listen to your child when you are in the car, standing in line at the store, at bath-time or during dinner. For some kids and teens this “casual” method of talking feels less intense and makes it easier for them to express themselves. For others, a private time with undivided attention feels better.
Problem solve: Once you know what’s bothering your child, you can start to develop a coping plan. Addressing your child’s fear head on, by creating an active plan with concrete solutions, will significantly reduce the worry. For example, “If (the worst) happens, what could you do?” or “Let’s think of some ways you could handle that situation.” This gives you the opportunity to coach your child on how to cope with (and interpret) both real and imagined scary situations.
Focus on the positive aspects: Once you have an understanding of what your child is afraid of, and a coping plan to address these fears, you can encourage your child to redirect attention away from the worries towards the positives. Ask your child, "What are three things that you are most excited about on your first day of school?" Most kids can think of something good, even if it's just eating a special snack or going home at the end of the day. Chances are the fun aspects are simply getting overlooked by repetitive worries.
Pay attention to your own behavior: For parents of younger children or children starting at a new school, it can be anxiety-provoking for parents to hand over care and responsibility of their child to teachers, which is totally understandable. Children take cues from their parents, so the more confidence and calm you can model, the more your child will believe s/he can handle this new hurdle. Be supportive yet firm. When saying goodbye in the morning, say it cheerfully – once! Ensure you don’t reward your child’s protests, crying, or tantrums by allowing him/her to stay home. Instead, in a calm tone, say: “I can see that going to school is making you scared, but you still have to go. Tell me what you are worried about, so we can talk about it.”
Although it is normal for your child to have worries, it is crucial to have your child attend school. Skipping school will only increase your child’s fears because s/he never gets a chance to find out if his/her worries are valid.
Coping with Back to school anxiety. https://www.anxietybc.com/parenting/coping-back-school-anxiety.
If you have any questions or concern, please do not hesitate to contact your counselor, Mrs. Pardo (3rd – 6th grade) x43242 or Mrs. Betts (Kindergarten – 2nd) x43243.
Green Tree Library
GTE Library News!
Mrs. Muench & Mrs. Campeau
Do you like books with mystery, adventure, suspense, and intrigue? Our 4th, 5th, and 6th graders will have a great opportunity to meet Roland Smith, the author of over 50 books for upper-grade students at GTE on Friday, October 5th. Here is a biography of this New York Times best-selling author!
Roland Smith is an author that children who are ages 9-14 love! He has been nominated 3 times for a Mark Twain Award in Missouri with Beneath, Cryptid Hunters, and Jack’s Run. He has numerous other awards with "Book of the Year" awards in Colorado, Nevada, South Carolina, and Florida, as well as in his native state of Oregon.[1][2] Peak won the 2007 National Outdoor Book Award. Students at Green Tree also enjoy Mr. Smith’s books such as 39 Clues, Elephant Run, Storm Runners, Chupacabra, Zach’s Lie, and Above. We cannot wait to meet this nationally known and celebrated author, Roland Smith, at Green Tree on October 5th!
Don’t forget to shop our Scholastic Book Fair on September 18th -25th in the Green Tree Library. The GTE online book fair will run September 18th-28th at:
Summer Reading
Congratulations to all 131 Green Tree students who read books through the Summer Reading Program at the St. Charles County Library's program, "Libraries Rock!" There were 20 lucky students drawn from the students who completed the program. These students won $20 worth of FREE books from the Scholastic Book Fair. Thanks to ALL of the students who completed the program. In the spring, when we are gearing up for summer reading, we will recognize ALL 131 students with a SURPRISE! Congratulations to our Green Tree Gator Summer Readers!
STUDENTS WHO COMPLETED THE PROGRAM: (* denotes a prize winner)
Hannah B. *
William E.
Evan F.*
Austin H.
Isabelle M.
McKayla M.
Aurella O.
Taylor P.
Emilia R.
Isaiah S.
SopHie S.
Mekyle S.
Mallory T.
Sutton U.
Maxwell Y. *
Evan B.
Evie C.
Selah D.*
Wyatt E.
Olivia F.
Lucas F.*
Emily G.
Michaela H.
Colton H.
Asher L.
Klees M.*
Ethan R.
Jonathan R.
Ellie S*.
Kailee S.
Evelyn T.
Levi W.
Trenton A.
Kate B.
Aubrey C.
Payton C.
Bobby G.*
Anton G.
Connor G.
Adriana H.*
Anna K.
Tyler L.
Silas L.
Lucy M.*
Zoey P.
Paxton Q.
Arthur R.
Kaylynn R.
Stella R.
Jacob S.
Weston T.*
Cape T.
Hudson T.
Macey T.
Dhruv A.
Makenna B.
Lyla B.
Jackson B.
Alexandra B.
Travis B.
Catalina C.
Tyler F.
Lukas I.
Jude K.
Russell K.
Andrew L.
Jack M.
Kaylee R.
Olivia R.
Paul S.
Jaxson S.
Cooper T.
Bayvin T.
Alyna T.
Charlie Y.
Kartik A.
Luke C.*
Sophie D.
Braden E.
Lily E.
Addison E.
Cassidy F.
Kellie G.
Rylee G.*
Callie G.
Madison H.
Shamsheer J.
Ella L.
Thabo M.*
Laurren P.
Abigail P.
Sophie P.
Owen R.
Aidan R.
Clayton T.
Gracelyn T.
Rachael W.
Isabel B.
Lucas B.
Adriana C.
Viktoria G.
Delaney K.*
Kayleigh L.
Ava P.
Chanel S.*
Lukas S.
Alek T.
Addilyn T.
Ava B.
A.J. C.
Trentyn C.
Savanna C.
Yashitha D.
Khalil E.*
Olivia G.
Reece H.
Luke H.
Arianna H.
Stacy H.*
Luci I.
Arwa J.
Lucy L.*
Thomas M.
Maya M.
Teryun R.*
Callen T.
Brody T.
Aidan T.
Henry Y.
Gator Feeding Pond
One Foot in Front of The Other Walk-A-Thon
Donuts with DAD
Important upcoming dates
9/24 10:40-1:30 Lunch with a Loved One
9/25 10:40-1:30 Lunch with a Loved One
9/28 No School- Teacher Professional Development
10/1 Late Start (students can enter the building @ 10:05 AM)
10/2 5th Grade Outdoor Experience
10/3 5th Grade Outdoor Experience
10/11 National Walk to School Day
10/12 Early Release (1:20 PM)
10/15 No Classes- Teacher Professional Development
10/16 Fall Picture Retakes
10/16 PTO Monthly Meeting (3:35 PM)
10/19 Trunk-R-Treat (6:30-8:30 PM)
10/24 4:30-8:30 Parent/Teacher Conferences
10/26 No Classes-Parent/Teacher Conferences
10/27 No Classes
10/30 6:15-8:15 Skate Night at Great Skate
Donuts with Dad
Character Counts
Character Crew
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