Corgi Tales | October 2025 | Smore Newsletters

Crossroads Parents,

Happy October! Our first quarter will be coming to an end on Oct. 17. Our parent/teacher conferences will be held in person on Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 4:30-8 p.m., and on Thursday, Oct. 30, from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Report cards will be discussed with you at the parent/teacher conferences and automatically published in the Focus Portal on Oct. 29. Teachers will reach out to you with how to sign up for a conference.

We look are excited about our Color Run fundraiser. If the students reach the goal of $35,000, Ms. Henson, Mrs. Tutterrow, and Dr. Fay will race while wearing inflatables! Oh my!

The safety of our students and staff are always at the forefront of our minds. That said, we are asking that parents and family members refrain from driving by and slowing down or stopping along the fence to look for their child on the playground. This can create concern for our staff and students as they may not recognize the car or the person inside it. We appreciate your help with this!

As always, if you have any questions or concerns please reach out to myself, Ms. Henson, or to Mrs. Tutterrow.

Thank you! Have a great October!

Dr. Damian Fay, Ms. Kristen Henson, and Mrs. Aleisha Tutterrow

damianfay@wsdr4.org

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Picture of staff who stepped into help a choking student

Lifesavers: A student at Crossroads Elementary is safe today thanks to the quick actions of a dedicated staff team. When a student began choking on a grape, Instructional Assistants Katie Zink, Adrianne Rettinghaus, and Khristie Dorais immediately stepped in to help. Teacher Lindsey Remiger was able to dislodge the blockage while her colleagues sought additional help. We are incredibly grateful for the teamwork and composure shown by the Crossroads staff. Their fast response made all the difference!

One of our Crossroads Building Goals this year is focused upon attendance.

The core purpose of having your student at school is so they can benefit from all of the learning opportunities so they can improve and grow!

Help us recognize our progress toward our building attendance goal. Below are the average daily attendance percentages for our building, each grade level, and the top class in each grade level for the month of September.

Crossroads: 96.24%

Kindergarten: 96.05%

Kindergarten Top Class: Mrs. Myers 98.02%

First Grade: 96.27%

First Grade Top Class: Mrs. Roettger 97.81%

Second Grade: 96%

Second Grade Top Class: Mrs. Richardson 97.06%

Third Grade: 96.35%

Third Grade Top Class: Mrs. Pashia 97.72%

Fourth Grade: 96.51%

Fourth Grade Top Class: Mrs. Howard 97.44%

Fifth Grade: 96.35%

Fifth Grade Top Class: Mrs. Ramey. 98.98%

Hi, everyone! Thank you for signing your kids up to participate in the dental screening and care programs that took place at Crossroads last month. PSP and Big Smiles will return for a second round next semester and dates will be announced closer to that time.

Vision and Hearing Screenings

We will start vision screenings on all students in grades K, 1, 2, 3, and 5 the week of October 6. Hearing screenings will follow after vision is completed. Please ensure your kids wear their glasses to school as they will be screened with them on if they require correction. Please refer to the letter I emailed on Oct. 1 for more information and reach out if you have questions.

Emergency Medications

If your student requires an Epi pen or inhaler at school, you must annually fill out and complete the appropriate emergency action plan and turn it in to the nurse along with the medication (with attached prescription label). Please do this asap so we can help keep your students safe at school!

Illness Reminders

If your student is sick, please keep him/her home to avoid the spread of germs. If your student has a fever (100 F or above), vomiting, or diarrhea, he/she should stay home until fever and symptom-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications like Tylenol or Ibuprofen.

Please feel free to contact me if you ever have any questions or concerns. Thank you!

Teresa Smith, RN, BSN

Crossroads Elementary Clinic

teresasmith@wsdr4.org

636-625-4537, x44233 (phone)

636-445-5234 (fax)

Hello Corgis!

We have a lot of fun activities for October!

CORGI COLOR RUN FUNDRAISER

Ready, Set, Go!
Our fall fundraiser is officially underway—welcome to the Corgi Color Run, now with a fun house twist!

Every student gets to join the celebration, whether or not they’ve raised pledges. It’s all about color, community, and house spirit!

If we hit our $35,000 goal, our Principals and Counselors will suit up in inflatable costumes and race for glory. Get ready for the most epic showdown of the school year!

Not registered? Get started at www.getmovinfundhub.com/register Please visit our website for more information www.crossroadspta.org/color

JOIN!

The best way to support the PTA is to become a member! Click the link below to complete the form and pay the membership fee via the PayPal Giving Fund ($10) online.

Joining carries no obligation, but we do hope that you will attend our meetings and share your voice.

Our next General PTA Meeting will be Nov. 11, 2025 at 6 p.m. in the CRE library.

https://forms.gle/Dk8wxNRTVf5tZ1DbA

UPCOMING EVENTS

Corgi Color Run Fundraiser

Oct. 10 fun run during school

Red Robin Dining Night

Oct. 15 all day

7821 Highway N, Dardenne Prairie, MO

Trunk or Treat

Oct. 24 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Crossroads Elementary Parking Lot

For more information or to register for a trunk visit www.crossroadspta.org/treat

CORGI STORE!

Tuesday, Oct. 21 during lunch time

Students will have an opportunity to shop at our school store. We will have spirit wear for sale, but most items will be $5 or less. This is a cash only store.

If you are interested in spirit wear, our online Corgi Store will be back online after we update our inventory. https://crossroads-corgi-store.square.site/

COMMUNICATION!

Keep an eye out for emails, texts and social media posts for more information!

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

~Crossroads PTA

Online Corgi Store | CRE spirit wear

View Your Child's Fall i-Ready Results

i-Ready is an integral part of our curriculum for reading and mathematics. It enables your student's teacher(s) to identify their specific needs, personalize their learning, and track their progress throughout the school year. By meeting your student exactly where they are, i-Ready empowers your teacher(s) to enhance your student's learning gains. How to access my students' results.

WSD Homecoming Parade Oct. 4

The WSD's annual Homecoming Parade is rolling through town on Saturday, Oct. 4! The parade kicks off at Holt High School and makes its way down Pearce Blvd all the way to the American Legion Hall. Bring your family, your school spirit, and get ready for a fun-filled community celebration!

Now Accepting Snow Day Video Applications

Submit your snow day video for a chance to be featured as this year's official snow day announcement! Open to all students, staff, teams, clubs, classrooms, and groups within the district. Videos will be reviewed, and finalists will be announced on our social media pages. Snow Day Announcement Video Contest Form; submissions are due by Oct. 24, 2025.

Crossroads presents Rock Your School day, Friday, October 3. Dress to impress in your favorite rock gear from any decade.

All car riders and daycare van riders will go to the gym at the end of the day. Once in the gym, a staff member will call students’ names over the radio for them to come out to meet their vehicle. A staff member will escort students to each car.

Important: Parents are no longer allowed to walk up to pick up their children. Please use the car pick-up line.

Bright blue car tags will be distributed at Meet-the-Teacher Night. If you are unable to attend, tags will be sent home with students on the first day of school. Please check with the office if you need a car tag. USE A THICK MARKER TO FILL THESE OUT.

When driving through the car lanes, please display the bright blue car tag on your dashboard where names can be easily seen. If you do not have a car tag, staff will need to check your ID, contact the office for clearance, and then call your child. This process slows down pick-up for everyone.

A few additional reminders:

Dismissal changes will not be accepted after 3:00 p.m.
Student safety is our top priority. Because 3:20 p.m. is a busy time, we cannot allow office checkouts after 3:20 p.m. Please plan accordingly.
If your child is a walker but will become a car rider due to inclement weather, you are responsible for notifying the school. We no longer send text messages about rainy-day dismissals.

Please review the arrival and dismissal maps.

Arrival Procedures

Front doors open at 8:20 a.m.
Beginning Monday, Aug. 25, parents will no longer be permitted to walk students to their classrooms.

Cafeteria Information

View the Child Nutrition page on the district website.
All meals will be eaten in the cafeteria.
Breakfast is served from 8:20-8:35 a.m.

Buying Lunch

Students will enter a lunch PIN number.
Teachers will have a card with each student’s PIN number for the first few weeks.
Teachers will also send home the PIN number and a practice number pad.

Bringing Lunch

Please label all lunch bags with your child’s name.
Send items that your child can open independently.
Any unopened items will be thrown away for health and safety reasons.

Recess Information

Recess is supervised by classroom teachers and noon-duty staff.
Dress your child appropriately for the weather.
Label all clothing items with your child’s name.
Please avoid parking along the playground fence.
Visitors are not allowed on the playground during recess.

Tips From the Office

All adults visiting Crossroads must sign in at the office and wear a visitor sticker.
Please bring your driver’s license to check in using our Raptor visitor management system.
- Raptor will scan your ID, take a photo, and check information against sex offender databases and any district-restricted lists.
- Approved visitors will receive a printed badge to wear while in the building.
Call the office by 9:15 a.m. if your child will be absent.
If your child arrives after 8:35 a.m., please walk them into the office.
Notify the office of any dismissal changes by 3:00 p.m.
Students cannot be checked out from the office after 3:20 p.m.
Be sure to update your contact information with the office if anything changes.

2025-26 School Calendar:

WSD 2025-2026 Academic Calendar

2025-26 School Supply List:

WSD School Supply Lists

Meal Prices for 2025–26

Breakfast (Grades K–12): $2.00
Elementary Lunch (Grades K–5): $3.10
Reduced-Price Meals:

Breakfast: $0.30
Lunch: $0.40

Free and Reduced-Price Meal Applications

Applications for free and reduced-price meals are available on the WSD Free and Reduced informational page or at any school office.

To support families transitioning back to paid meals, the USDA has increased the income guidelines used to determine eligibility. You can view the USDA Income Eligibility Guidelines for Free and Reduced-Price Meals.

If you believe your family qualifies, please complete an application. You can return the application by:

Bringing it to your child’s school
Scanning and emailing it to marysanzottera@wsdr4.org
Faxing it to 636-327-3961
Mailing it to:
Child Nutrition Services
101 Support Service Drive
Wentzville, MO 63385

Need Help? If you have questions or need assistance completing the application, please call Child Nutrition Services at 636-327-3858, ext. 21330.

Dear Crossroads Elementary Families,

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 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 school counselor.

Thank you,

Damian Fay, Principal

Kristen Henson, Assistant Principal

Aleisha Tutterrow, Assistant Principal

Amy Walton, Counselor K-2