Corgi Tales | December 2025 | Smore Newsletters

Crossroads Parents,

Our November events were all a success! Thank you to our Veterans Day committee, for all the hard work to help our students understand our need to appreciate our Veterans. The celebration was a huge success!

For our annual Thanksgiving Family Luncheon, our cafeteria staff, led by Mrs. Nussbaumer, served over 1100 meals. Our office staff checked in 664 visitors. What a wonderful day for our families to come eat lunch with their child!

I’d like to send a shout-out to our amazing House and Family Leaders for providing service and hard work. They helped out at each of the events. Their hard work didn’t go unnoticed. They received many positive compliments. Thank you for serving at each of these events!

I am so thankful for the crew we have here at Crossroads. Thank you, students! Thank you, parents! Thank you, staff! Thank you, PTA! Thank you, community!

Thank you! Have a great December!

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

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One of our Crossroads Building Goals this year is focused on 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 and each grade level for the month of November.

Crossroads: 94.96%

Kindergarten: 94.07%

First Grade: 94.44%

Second Grade: 95.11%

Third Grade: 95.47%

Fourth Grade: 96.33%

Fifth Grade: 94.24%

We had 5 fantastic teachers nominated for the Crossroads Teacher of the Year for the 25-26 school year: Amanda Roettger, Amy Walton, Bridget Eidson, Candi Mesnier, Jodi Sankovitch!

Amanda Roettger is one of our first grade teachers. A staff member shared:

Amanda is the most positive person! She always has a smile on her face and is ready to tackle whatever comes her way! She is an outstanding educator. Kids want to learn each day in her class. She is compassionate and truly cares that her students grow in all ways!

Amy Walton is one of our building counselors. A staff member shared:

Amy Walton is an absolute ray of sunshine! From her bright smile to her unfettered enthusiasm for dress up days - she brings fun and joy to everyone. She shows up for our kids and all their big feelings. She celebrates their highs and holds their hands and is a kind, listening ear they need when they're feeling low. We are so lucky to have her at Crossroads.

Bridgette Eidson is one of our fourth grade teachers. A staff member shared:

Bridgette is an amazing teacher who truly cares about ALL of her students, past and present. She consistently goes above and beyond to create a productive and safe learning environment where her kids can grow. Through her high expectations, strong relationships, and a deep commitment to student success. Bridget is truly a perfect candidate to be Crossroads Teacher of the Year. We are blessed to have here here at CRE!

Candi Mesnier is one of our kindergarten teachers. A staff member shared:

Candi is an amazing teacher! She cares deeply for all of her student's success. Candi is a dedicated teacher and is constantly looking for ways to learn and grow herself. Students and their families appreciate Candi's kind personality. Crossroads in lucky to have such a dynamic teacher.

Jodi Sankovitch is one of our first grade teachers. A staff member shared:

Jodi has done an amazing job working with our ELL students. The kids love her, she is fun and enthusiastic about her job. She worked very hard on her schedule which is not an easy task! She is also very knowledgeable in student meetings. We are so lucky to have her as a part of our team!

Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year: Jodi Sankovitch!

Please help us celebrate each of these wonderful staff members for all they do to make Crossroads more and more amazing each day!

Teacher of the Year winner - Jodi Sankovitch

Teacher of the Year nominees and building administration

We celebrated our Employees of the Quarter for first quarter. Please help us recognize Emily Ramey, Hannah First, Carrie Mathews, Kristin Roberts!!

We celebrated our October Leaders of the Month on November 6. The students were recognized for a variety of reasons, including exceptional behavior, positive attitude, and reaching a goal. We are so proud of the work our students are doing here at Crossroads each and every day!

Habit 4 -

Think Win-Win

Everyone Can Win: I balance courage for getting what I want with consideration for what others want. I make deposits in others’ Emotional Bank Accounts. When conflicts arise, I look for third alternatives.

Read The Rainbow Fish: Read or watch the story of The Rainbow Fish together and discuss how the fish learned that sharing leads to a happier and "win-win" outcome for everyone.
Create a family "win-win" journal: Start a journal to write down and reflect on the "win-win" solutions you find for family conflicts.
Brainstorm conflict resolutions: Pick a recurring conflict (like chores or homework) and work together to create a "win-win" solution. Write it down and remind each other of it when the conflict comes up again
Play games together: Play a game with a clear winner, but discuss that while competition is good for the game, it's not always the best approach in a family. Talk about how a "win-win" solution is a better mindset for relationships
Make a “wish poster”. Start by drawing a line down the middle. On one side, cut and paste magazine pictures of things you want (like an ant farm). On the other side, cut and paste pictures of things your mom or dad want (like a clean room). Together, look at your “wish poster”. See how you can work with each other to make both your wishes and your parents’ wishes come true.

Hi, everyone! Cold and flu season is upon us….Just a friendly reminder to encourage your kids to practice these important health habits to keep themselves and everyone at school healthy:

-Good handwashing!

-Covering a cough/sneeze with the inside of your elbow

-Stay home if sick (see notes below)

-Drink lots of water

-Get plenty of rest

-Eat healthy foods

Vision and Hearing Screenings

We’ve finished up hearing screenings for this year. If your student did not pass the screening, a hearing referral letter was sent home with your student. Please return the form to me, completed by the doctor, if you take your student for further examination. If you are in need of assistance or resources in order to obtain aid for your student, please contact me.

CRE is a Heart Safe School!

In 2023, CRE was first designated as a “Heart Safe” school in conjunction with Project ADAM. Project ADAM’s goal is to improve outcomes for sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) victims by ensuring that help arrives and an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) gets to the person and is used ASAP. The goal for shocking a victim in SCA is 3 minutes. We recently performed a drill with our school’s Heart Team, and the “victim” was shocked within 1.5 minutes! By next year, every school in the district is expected to have a CERP (Cardiac Event Response Plan) in place for this reason. CRE is ahead of the curve and has been recertified this year. So proud of our Cardiac Event Response Team (CERT)!

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-free 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!

Thank you for your continued support of the PTA! You absolutely rocked the McDonald’s Dining Night, raising an incredible $1,163!

We’re so grateful for your enthusiasm and generosity.

STAFF FAVORITE THINGS LIST

With the holiday season approaching, we wanted to share staff preference lists to help guide any gift-giving or appreciation efforts. CRE Staff Favorites

JOIN!

Our next General PTA Meeting will be January 13, 2026 at 6pm in the CRE library.

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.

https://forms.gle/Dk8wxNRTVf5tZ1DbA

UPCOMING EVENTS

Corgi Store

Dec. 9

During Lunches

PTA Meeting

Jan. 13

6:00pm

CRE Library

CORGI STORE!

Our in-school Corgi store is Dec. 9, if you are interested in spirit wear, shop our online Corgi Store

https://crossroads-corgi-store.square.site/

COMMUNICATION!

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

Important links throughout the school year can be found at: https://linktr.ee/CRE_Corgis

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

~Crossroads PTA

Online Corgi Store | CRE spirit wear

Wentzville Wow Factor Award

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.

WSD Grading Practices

In case you missed it, first quarter grades are available to view in Focus, and the WSD is using Standards-Based Grading to help teachers—and families—see exactly what your child has learned and where they might need more support. Learn more about Standards-Based Grading and what you might see on your child's report card.

WSD Holiday Assistance Program

Would you like to bring a little holiday cheer to a WSD family? Each year in December the WSD Holiday Assistance Program helps to provide gifts for students in need and their families. Last year 361 families and 982 children received assistance in this charitable effort! The program works with businesses, community groups, and individuals to help make the upcoming holidays more enjoyable for struggling families. In our schools, students and staff do a variety of things to raise money and collect gifts, and many families are adopted by their own caring school community. But there is always a need for additional community support.

If you would like to adopt a family, please contact (636) 327-3800 x20358 or zacharybreckle@wsdr4.org.

Inclement weather & AMI Update

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.

Become a School Lunch Hero

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.

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 WSD Academic Calendar

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