Corgi Tales | July 2026

Dear Crossroads community,

Hello! We hope you and your families have been enjoying summer break.

Our staff will officially report back on August 17 for our back-to-school staff meeting. We look forward to welcoming students and parents back into the building for our annual meet-the-teacher night on August 19 from 5 to 7 p.m. This event is for kindergarten through fifth grade students and their families. We are excited to see everyone back!

Please don’t forget — the first day of school is Monday, August 24. We will be spending the year celebrating 25 years of Corgi Pride!

Enjoy the last few weeks of your summer!

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

damianfay@wsdr4.org

Twitter:@Corgi_Tales

Instagram: crecorgi_tales

Office Staff

• Emily Baehler
  
  

Kindergarten Teachers

• Erin Worstenholm
• Jenna Willis
• Hayley DeBlaze
  
  

First Grade Teachers

• Emma Boyles
  
  

Second Grade Teachers

• Gala Dempsey

• Ellie Malone
  
  

Third Grade Teachers

• Miranda O'Hearn
• Madalyn Walker
  
  

Fifth Grade Teacher

• Emily Langdon
  
  

Special Area Teachers

• Joshua Earnest - PE

• Kelly Jones - Art
• Natalie Skeeters - Computers
• Suzy Flaiz - PE
  
  

SSO

• Paul Powers
  
  

Instructional Coach

• Marla May

Get ready for an exciting adventure — the countdown to kindergarten has officially begun! We’re thrilled to welcome you and your child. 🎉

To help you and your little one prepare for this exciting new chapter, we've created a special message from Dr. Fay. You can watch this message by clicking on this link: "Welcome to Kindergarten" . It's full of wonderful information and helpful tips to ensure your child has the most fantastic start to their school journey!

You can view the presentation slides without Dr. Fay's message by clicking on this link: "Welcome to Kindergarten". We're eagerly looking forward to connecting with you and your child at our upcoming meet-the-teacher event!

2026-27 School Calendar

• WSD 2026-27 Academic Calendar
  

2026-27 School Supply List

• WSD School Supply Lists

District Bus Transportation Information

• Families will receive an email with transportation details on or after August 7.

Teacher Assignments

• Teacher assignments will be available to families on August 7.

• Log in to Focus School Software on August 7 after 4 p.m. to view your child’s teacher.

• Watch for an email from your child’s teacher between 5 and 8 p.m. that same day.

• All required forms must be completed in Focus before schedules can be accessed.

Meet the Teacher Night: K-5

• August 19 from 5 to 7 p.m.

First Day

• Monday, August 24 — We can’t wait to welcome the students!

Arrival

• Arrival after 8:35 AM requires an adult to walk the student into the main office to check them in as tardy.
• Car Riders: Parents, please remain inside your vehicle during morning drop-off. Staying in your car helps our line move quickly and smoothly, and—most importantly—keeps our students and families safe.

Dismissal

• Early student pick-up ends promptly at 3:15 PM. After 3:15 PM, our staff is fully focused on dismissal procedures to ensure all students reach their proper transportation safely.
• Car Riders: Parents, please remain inside your vehicle during afternoon pick-up. Staying in your car helps our line move quickly and smoothly, and—most importantly—keeps our students and families safe.

Lunch

We love having families join us for lunch! To keep our family eating area safe and organized for everyone, please keep the following guidelines in mind:

• Food for Your Student Only: You are welcome to bring outside food for your child, but food may not be shared with other students.
• Bring a Friend: Your student is welcome to invite one friend to sit with you.
• Designated Seating: All guests and students must remain in the designated family dining area throughout lunch.

There is nothing quite like the energy of a brand-new school year! We appreciate how much our students and families look forward to back-to-school traditions like meet-the-teacher night. These opportunities to connect are vital for starting the year on the right foot. Not only do they serve as a welcoming introduction to teachers and staff, but they also give families a chance to explore the new classroom, locate student desks, and catch up with old friends while making new ones.

Meet-the-Teacher Night will take place on Wednesday, August 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. This event is for all kindergarten through fifth grade students and their families. This is a time for you and your child to meet the teacher, drop off school supplies, and get familiar with the classroom.

Please note: This is not a time for individual conferences or detailed discussions about your child. If you’d like to share specific information or speak with your child’s teacher, we encourage you to reach out via email to schedule a time to connect.

If you have any questions about medication or health services, contact: teresasmith@wsdr4.org

Mark your calendars for the Wentzville School District's 2026 Back to School Fair! The Back to School Fair is Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, from 8 - 11 a.m. at Liberty High School. The Back to School Fair is intended to help our lower-income families as we distribute thousands of dollars’ worth of free school supplies at the event.

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 pink 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 pink 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 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.

All parents are expected to have the bright pink car tags ready by August 26.

Please review the arrival and dismissal maps below:
Arrival Map

Dismissal Map

First Day Arrival Procedures

• If you are driving your child to school on the first day, you are welcome to park and walk them into the building.

• Front doors open at 8:20 a.m.

• For the first five days of school, parents may walk students into the building without signing in at the office.

• Beginning Monday, August 31, 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 to 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 p.m.

• Students cannot be checked out from the office after 3:15 p.m.

• Be sure to update your contact information with the office if anything changes.

Parent Portal - Focus Information

Focus School Software Parent Portal

2026-27 School Calendar

• WSD 2026-2027 Academic Calendar
  

2026-27 School Supply List

• WSD School Supply Lists

Meal Prices for 2026–27

• 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.