Hawk Happenings December 2025

PVE Calendar Website Link

• Dec 4: 12 Dress of Days of Fun begins
• Dec 5: Holiday Movie Night at LHS 5:00 Doors Open, 6:15 Movie Starts
• Dec 6: Winter Wonderland 8:00 am - 11:00 am
• Dec 16: 3rd Grade Concert 6:00
• Dec 18: Board Meeting 6:30 pm
• Dec 19: Winter Parties 9:45 am-10:45 am
• Dec 19: Early Release 1:45 (2 hours early)
• Dec 22-Jan 2: Winter Break
• Jan 5: Classes Resume & Late Start

Winter Party Information

• Parties will start at 9:45 and run through 10:45 (with time allowed for clean up).
• Lead room parents will be able to enter the party at 9:30 to set up
• All other visitors will enter the parties at 9:45.
• All treats need to be prepackaged / store bought



Parent Information:

• Younger siblings are not permitted into the parties.
• You may sign your child out after the parties in your child’s classroom. The teacher will have a sign out form.
• All visitors and volunteers must have their ID available for staff to check. Several stations will be set up to check ID’s. If you do not have a valid ID, you may not attend the parties.
• Parents may attend the party as a visitor or volunteer--- a volunteer would be interacting with more than their child (running a game/craft station, etc.). A visitor would attend the party but not be supervising/interacting with children other than their own. Student Handbook




Click on WSD's visitor and volunteer policies to get more information.

All Hawks are invited to participate in the "12 Days of Dress Up Fun." Beginning Thursday, December 4, we will begin the countdown to winter break. For each of the last 12 school days, staff and students may dress up. Use the calendar below and dress up according to the daily theme. Feel free to have your child(ren) dress up for as few or as many days as they would like.

12/4 GRINCH DAY - WEAR YOUR GREEN

12/5 FROZEN FRIDAY - DRESS IN YOUR WARMEST AND COMFIEST CLOTHING

12/8 SNOWY DAY - WEAR BLUE

12/9 FLANNEL & FROSTING - WEAR FLANNEL

12/10 CANDY CANE LANE- WEAR RED AND WHITE

12/11 HOLIDAY CHAOS OVER ACCESSORIZE WITH HOLIDAY/WINTER ATTIRE- EARRINGS, CLOTHING, HEADBANDS

12/12 POLAR EXPRESS DAY - WEAR PAJAMAS

12/15 SEASONAL CHEER DEPUTY - DRESS LIKE AN ELF, REINDEER OR OTHER HOLIDAY HELPER WITH EARS, ANTLERS, ETC.

12/16 WISHING FOR SNOW - WEAR ALL WHITE

12/17 WINTER VACATION - WEAR TROPICAL SHIRTS, SUNGLASSES, HATS, ETC.

12/18 RUN FROM THE ABOMINABLE SNOWMAN - WEAR EXERCISE CLOTHING

12/19 HOLIDAY WEAR - WEAR YOUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY CLOTHING OR UGLY SWEATER

Parents often ask the office staff for ideas on ways to show appreciation to individual staff members. Our Leader in Me, Culture Action Team came up with the idea to help those parents by collecting our staff's favorite things into one spreadsheet. We hope this will give guidance to families who would like to thank and acknowledge our staff during the holidays and throughout the year.

Super Staff Surprises

Would you like to learn more about other countries? Join us for PVE's Multicultural Night. This fun event takes place at PVE on January 22 5:30pm - 7:00pm. Join us for this free event and enjoy dancing, food samples, games and Tae Kwon Do presentation.

Help Us Maintain the Hawk Store!

Dear Families,

Are you looking for a quick and easy way to support our school? Box Tops for Education has been around for over 25 years, and it really can make a difference. In fact, the Box Tops program has helped give almost one billion dollars to schools since 1996.

The Box Tops app gives participants the ability to earn for any school across the country with just the touch of a button. Plus, the Box Tops app allows you to search for schools that could use a little extra help, so you can help give students in low-income schools the opportunity to succeed.

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS: Buy participating products and use the Box Tops app to scan your store receipt. The app identifies eligible products and earnings are credited to your designated school online. Even if you’re shopping online or doing grocery pickup, you can still submit your digital or email receipt with the Box Tops app and earn. Twice a year, our school gets a check! See a list of participating products at BTFE.COM/PRODUCTS

Box Tops earnings really add up, and the more people that participate, the bigger the impact we

can make. So let’s give our teachers the support they need and give more kids the opportunity to

succeed. Together, we can help make a big difference.

Our School Lunch Hero program aims to ensure no child leaves the cafeteria hungry. Donate to our Lunch Hero program to help WSD families struggling to keep up with paying for school breakfast and lunch. Read more about School Lunch Heroes and make a donation.

As we approach the colder months, we want to re-share the District communication that has information regarding the WSD's inclement weather procedures for the 2025-26 school year. This year, snow days one and two will be traditional snow days. After our second snow day this year, we will switch to AMI (alternative methods of instruction) for snow days three through seven. Read more on what to expect this winter or view AMI assignments.

Prairie View is hosting the 2nd annual Career Fair on March 5, 1:30-3:45. We are looking for people in our community to come and speak to our students about their job. We are looking for all types of jobs such as police officers, CNAs, carpenters, mechanics, doctors, truck drivers, retail workers, hospitality workers, heavy equipment operators, attorneys, etc. If you are interested in talking to classes about your job, please scan the QR code on the flyer. For more information, please reach out to our school counselors: daniellehaley@wsdr4.org and nicolejohnston@wsdr4.org

We know that unexpected challenges can make it difficult to meet everyday needs. Here are some resources that WSD families may access if needed:

Meal Programs and Support

If your household’s income has changed, you may now qualify for free or reduced-priced meals. View the current income guidelines and apply for these benefits at any time. Questions? Contact Mary Jo Sanzottera at marysanzottera@wsdr4.org.

Food Emergencies

If your family needs immediate food assistance, the following community organizations can help you locate nearby pantries and food distribution events:

• FindHelp.org – Local Food Pantries in Wentzville

• St. Louis Area Foodbank – Food Distribution Events

These external resources are provided for community convenience and are not specifically endorsed by the Wentzville School District.

Homelessness

If your family is experiencing homelessness or is at risk of becoming displaced due to financial hardship, you may contact Coordinated Entry by calling 2-1-1 or through their website. For student enrollment questions related to homelessness and displacement, please reach out to Dr. Laura Rowe-Holler, Executive Director of Student Services/McKinney-Vento Liaison at lauraroweholler@wsdr4.org or 636.327.3800.

Employment

If you are interested in seeking employment through the WSD, please review our current job openings. We have positions available with evening hours and even substitute opportunities.

Other Needs

Your child’s school counselor may be able to help connect you with available District and community resources. Contact information for school counselors can be found on each school's website Staff Directory. Search "counselor" in the keyword search bar.

We are feeling extra thankful for amazing staff this month! Has your child's teacher made a significant impact? Do you want to recognize a staff member who goes above and beyond? Celebrate a teacher or employee with a Wentzville Wow Factor Award anytime throughout the school year to let them know they are making a difference! Nominate a Staff Member.

Dear Prairie View 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 the presentation(s), please click the appropriate link(s) below.

Kindergarten Opt-Out Form

First Grade Opt-Out Form

Second Grade Opt-Out Form

Third Grade Opt-Out Form

Fourth Grade Opt-Out Form

Fifth Grade Opt-Out Form

If you have additional questions, please reach out directly to your student’s guidance counselor.

Thank you,

Dr. Theresa McCulloch, Principal

Dr. Paige Albertson, Assistant Principal

Ms. Jami Cush, Administrative Intern

Mrs. Annelise Daughtery, Educational Support Counselor

Ms. Danielle Haley, School Counselor (grades 1st, 3rd, 5th)

Mrs. Nikki Johnston, School Counselor (grades K, 2nd, 4th)

The Board of Education has approved the following “late starts” for all WSD K-12 schools for the 2025-26 school year. The next Late Starts are January 5 and February 9. Breakfast will be available for purchase on late start days.

PVE LATE START SUPERVISION STARTS AT 8:45. SCHOOL STARTS AT 11:00 AM.

WSD Parents: to register your student, visit Focus School Software and use the Focus Online Registration Instructions for Parents. Please register each student attending separately.

The fee is $10.59 (which includes a transaction fee) per child for each late start day you would like to register for.

Thinking win-win is the key to working well with others. It is the most effective way of thinking, especially in a family. Families that learn and practice win-win thinking are happier, experience less conflict, and are better able to meet the family challenges that arise