DRE Weekly News April 27, 2026
Here Everyday Ready On-time!
At Discovery Ridge Elementary, we take pride in our students' excellent attendance! Sharing our weekly attendance is important to us, and it will be a regular feature in our Weekly News. We invite you to join us in celebrating the hard work of our students and their families, ensuring that DRE Stars have the opportunity to attend school every day, all day!
Perfect Attendance (Zero Absences)
55 Students
ADA Hourly Attendance
Preschool 93.39%
Kindergarten 94.9%
First Grade 95.7%
Second Grade 94.94%
Third Grade 96.2%
Fourth Grade 95.25%
Fifth Grade 94.69%
August 18-April 24: 95.23% Average Daily Attendance
DRE SIP 25-26 Goal: DRE will improve the proportional attendance rate
from 93.4% to 94.3% by the end of the 2025-2026 school year.
The growth will be 1% per school year, as measured by the Annual Performance Report.
Discovery Ridge 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.
April 27
Horizons
MAP Test Kick Off Week: Serving Up MAP Success
Test Taking Strategies
April 28
Second Grade Field Trip
MAP Test Kick Off Week: Serving Up MAP Success
Kick Off Assembly, Grades 3-5, 2:30 pm
April 29
5th Grade, DARE Graduation, DRE Gym, 6:30 pm
MAP Test Kick Off Week: Serving Up MAP Success
Smart Cookie, Buddy Activity
DARE Graduation, 6:30 pm DRE Gym
April 30
MAP Test Kick Off Week: Serving Up MAP Success
Underground Glow Day
DRE Talent Show Tryouts After School, Gym (Parents are welcome to wait outside at picnic tables or in gym lobby)
Final Day: Spring Measurable Results Survey
May 1
MAP Test Kick Off Week: Serving Up MAP Success
Test Taking Reminders & Expectations
May 4-8
MAP Testing, Grades 3-5
May 4
Horizons, 2nd Grade Only
iReady Diagnostic Reports Sent Home
May 5
School Lunch Hero Day
May 6
FMS Incoming 6th Grade information Night, 6-7:30 pm
May 8
5th Grade Field Trip, Biz Town
May 11-15
MAP Testing Make Ups, Grades 3-5
May 11
Horizons
May 14
3rd Grade Craft Show
May 15
Fourth Quarter Student Leadership Assembly, 2:45 p.m.
Kindergarten Celebration, DRE Gym, 5 p.m.
May 18
Neon Glow Art Show, 4:30-7 p.m.
Horizons, Tentative Final Session
May 19
Field Day
DRE Talent Show Dress Rehearsal, 3:45 p.m.
May 20
DRE Talent Show
May 21
Rain Date Field Day
Preschool Celebration, 1:45 p.m.
DRE Senior Parade, 2:30 p.m.
WSD BOE Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
May 22
Last Day of School
5th Grade Clap Out, 1:15 p.m.
Early Release, 1:35 p.m.
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Friday
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Talent show tryouts will be held on Thursday, April 30, after school. A signed permission slip from a parent or guardian is required to try out. Please note that tryouts will be conducted in the order that permission slips are received. Tryout permission slips will be sent home on Monday, April 20.
If you plan to try out, please ensure you can also attend the dress rehearsal on Tuesday, May 19, as well as the talent show on Wednesday, May 20.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Mrs. Zoellner at 636-561-2354 ext. 48334 or via email at emilyzoellner@wsdr4.org.
We are excited to welcome our incoming 6th graders to the Frontier Middle School community!
Please join us for our Bridge to Frontier information night to learn more about our middle school programming and what to expect in the coming year. This is a great opportunity for both parents and students to get familiar with the school.
Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Frontier Middle School (Main Gym)
Field Day is Tuesday May 19th. If you are interested in volunteering please click the button below. If you have any questions contact:
Mrs. Janel Mathison janelmathison@wsdr4.org or
Mr. Chris Sevier christophersevier@wsdr4.org
Tickets are now available for purchase in the DRE office.Families are invited to perform God Bless America together on the field.
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Atlanta Braves
Date: July , Time 1:15 p.m.
Sections: 130 & 132, ADA Seating available upon request.
Pricing: $25, Includes Hot Dog & Soda
Promotional Giveaway: It's Kids Jersey Day! Young fans score a replica Cardinals jersey perfect for cheering all season long, presented by Stifel. Youth Medium and Youth XL are available at the gates, while supplies last.
Kids Sunday: Sundays are for the kids! Kick off your day at Ford Plaza with kid-friendly festivities - DJ, crafts, games, Fredbird and Team Fredbird appearances, and free ice cream thanks to Prairie Farms.
Kids Run the Bases Day: 12 & under, get to run the bases postgame. Dates are subject to change due to weather or other schedule conflicts. Kids Club members will receive front-of-the-line access.
Please contact Mrs. Stratman with any questions! (636) 561-2354 extension 48224.
All children who will turn five before August 1, 2026, are eligible to attend kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year. You can still register your incoming kindergartener through the WSD website, under the Enroll tab. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the DRE office.
We’re aiming to hit 2,600 celebrations, representing every full-time staff member in the District! We just passed 65% of the way to our goal with just a few months left in the school year. Celebrate a WSD staff member now!
Please consider partnering with our school by joining PTO! Our Parent Teacher Organization supports our school community in many ways, made possible by YOU! Each family membership is $10 annually.
