Boone Trail Times November 2025

As we move into April, our school community continues to focus on our yearly theme: Be the Light. This month, as we ramp up for a busy spring, we are focusing on Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw. Just like a candle needs a wick and wax to burn brightly, our students need to take care of their minds, bodies, hearts, and souls to keep their inner light shining! With state testing just around the corner, Habit 7 reminds us that taking time to rest, play, and recharge isn't a reward for finishing our work—it's the fuel that helps us do our best work.

The 4th quarter is always a whirlwind of growth and celebration. Alongside our focused testing days, we have a calendar packed with fun, end-of-year events to celebrate all the hard work our student leaders have put in this year.

How to help your child "Sharpen the Saw" at home:

• Ensure they are getting plenty of sleep and a good breakfast, especially on testing days.

• Encourage reading for fun or puzzles to keep their brains active but relaxed.

• Make time for family play, outdoor time, and laughter to balance out the hard work of the school day.

None of this would be possible without you. Thank you to all our families for your unwavering support and for partnering with us to help our students grow as leaders. Your involvement is what truly makes our school shine!

Apr. 2 | Club Picture Day.

Apr. 3 | 3rd Quarter Report Cards Available in Focus Portal.

Apr. 6 | No School.

Apr. 7 | No School, Teacher Professional Development Day.

Apr. 6 | Pajama Day.

Apr. 12 | BTE Day at the Cardinals Game, 1:15 p.m.

Apr. 16 | 1st Grade Musical, 7:00 p.m.

Apr. 20 | Late Start Day.

Apr. 24 | MAP Spirit Day: Activate Beast Mode: wear your Beast Mode shirt or dress in what makes you feel confident!

Apr. 24 | Last Day to turn in soda tabs. We will deliver our more than 158 pounds of tabs at the Ronald McDonald House Tab Top Pandemonium!

Apr. 30 | Last Day to check out books.

May 8 | All library books due.

May 8 | 5th Grade Glow Party, 3:30-5:00 p.m.

May 11-15 | BOGO Book Fair.

May 15 | Field Day.

May 18 | PTA Meeting, 3:45 p.m.

Join us on Sunday, April 12 as the Cardinals face the Red Sox and our BTE Singers sing Take Me Out to the Ballgame during the 7th Inning Stretch!

You can purchase tickets (cash or check) in the BTE office. Tickets are $30 each in sections 132-134. Each ticket includes a voucher for a free hot dog and soda.

Whether you can spare a couple of hours or hang out with us for the whole day, your presence makes a world of difference to the kids. No prior experience is needed—just bring your smile, comfortable shoes, and a ready-to-help attitude!

8:45-11:25 a.m. Grades K-2

12:00-2:30 p.m. Grades 3-5

Field Day allows our students to practice good sportsmanship skills, review skills covered in PE, and show their school spirit!

Due to the number of students, volunteers, and teachers needed to provide this fun event for your children, we do not have the space to allow for adult or sibling spectators or lunch visitors. We hope you understand and will help us make this a safe and fun Field Day for all BTE students.

Our district's volunteer registration process MUST be completed in order to volunteer for field day. To register please go to our district website. Volunteer information can be found under Parent Info and then Volunteer Guidelines. If you have any questions about this process, please contact Shelley McMillen at shelleymcmillen@wsdr4.org. This process can take a few weeks to complete so please begin as soon as possible! If you are already registered, please disregard this.

Please don’t sign up for a station until your volunteer registration is complete. If you must cancel after signing up, please inform us as soon as possible. We thank you for your help in making this event fun and memorable for all students!

Students will rotate to stations set up around the school. Because our Field Day event is outside, we are asking each child to bring the following:

• Sunscreen (first application at home is suggested)
• Water bottle labeled clearly with your child's name
• Hat/visor
• Weather-appropriate clothes (t shirts are recommended as they shield shoulders from sunburn)
• Required: tennis shoes (sandals are not permitted)
• Optional: change of clothes

In order to ensure this day is safe and fun, please talk to your child about the importance of following directions and practicing good sportsmanship.

*Field Day Rain Date: May 18

Boone Trail Elementary parents and families, please take some time to complete this important parent survey. The survey will close April 30, 2026.

This survey was given to our families, students, and staff last April to help us with planning. The survey will be facilitated by Leader In Me in partnership with the WSD and will help us look at year-over-year trends. This link is unique to our building, so if you have kids in multiple schools, please check their newsletter to answer questions for that building.

Learn more about this survey and view past results.

Did you know your weekly grocery run holds the power to fund our next big school project?

We are excited to continue our partnership with Box Tops for Education, a simple way to earn "free money" for our students just by doing what you already do! Gone are the days of clipping tiny cardboard squares; now, you can simply download the Box Tops app, scan your store receipts, and automatically earn cash for our school on hundreds of participating products. Every cent earned goes directly toward enhancing our classrooms and supporting student programs, so please join us in turning those everyday errands into meaningful wins for our kids!

Recently, we’ve noticed a few extra items from home—like Labubus, trading cards, and action figures—making their way into our classrooms. While we love seeing what sparks your child’s imagination, these items often lead to unintended distractions or, even worse, the heartbreak of a lost or broken prized possession. To help us keep our focus on learning and ensure everyone’s favorite belongings stay safe, we kindly ask that all personal toys remain tucked away at home.

All children who will turn five before Aug. 1, 2026, are eligible to attend kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year. Get more kindergarten enrollment information.

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.

3rd Grade Opt-Out Form - April 21

5th Grade Opt-Out Form - April 13-14

If you have additional questions, please reach out directly to your child's counselor, Mrs. Angie Garcia (K-2) or Ms. Heather Null (3-5).