Corgi Tales | February 2026

Dear Crossroads Community,

Wow! The month of January flew by. We really appreciate how well everything went with our first AMI day. If we have any additional AMI days students will use the same choice board. They can choose to complete different activities from the board and turn those in to their teacher.

This week we will celebrate our 100th day of school on February 3. We are joining our kindergarteners with making it a super day. Be sure to dress up like a superhero or wear superhero shirts, hats, PJs, etc. It's sure to be a BLAST!

Please encourage your children to continue working towards their goals with becoming a better reader and mathematician. Ask them about their iReady MyPath time and how they can increase it by spending time upon it at home.

Please always reach out to your child's teacher if you have any questions or concerns.

Have a great February!

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

Twitter:@Corgi_Tales

Instagram: crecorgi_tales

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, each grade level, and the top class in each grade level for the month of January.

Crossroads: 94.83%

Kindergarten: 94.56%

Kindergarten Top Class: Mesnier - 96.68%

First Grade: 93.91%

First Grade Top Class: Foster - 97.65%

Second Grade: 92.92%

Second Grade Top Class: Reed - 95.31%

Third Grade: 95.47%

Third Grade Top Class: Pashia - 97.06%

Fourth Grade: 94.54%

Fourth Grade Top Class: Walker - 97.15%

Fifth Grade: 93.64%

Fifth Grade Top Class: Heaton - 97.05%

We celebrated our December Leaders of the Month on January 7. 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!

The Crossroads spelling bee is always an intense and exciting competition for our 3-5 graders. We are so proud of all the students who represented their class in this year's Spelling Bee. Our top three spellers in the competition this year were:

First Place: Aarav Bharath, 4th Grade Mrs. Walker

Second Place: Lincoln Teson, 4th Grade Mrs. Williams

Third Place: Dylan Thomas, 4th Grade, Mrs. Howard

Yearbooks are on sale now through Friday, February 27th for $17. We will have a limited supply of extra yearbooks for sale in May. If you would like to guarantee your child has a 2025-26 yearbook, please order one online today! All yearbooks must be purchased online or via phone. Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com (#16944) to place your order today or call the order center at 1-866-287-3096!

Save the Date! Art and Literacy Night is March 5 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Bring the whole family to enjoy a night of interactive art, crafts, therapy dogs, and so much more!

Habit 6-

Synergize! Together is better!

• Work together to plan and cook a meal together.

• Make an obstacle course out of items in your house. Blindfold one person. Work together to guide them through the maze!

• Build a tower. Use blocks, playing cards, plastic cups, or whatever you have around. How high can you make it?

• Create an add-on story. One person starts the story, and after a couple of sentences, the next person adds to the story. Keep going as long as you want! This activity could be done virtually with friends as well! Make sure you have your parent's permission when using technology.

• Work together as a family to make a fun video to send to other family members.

Reflection

• How did you synergize during the activity?

Hello! Thank you for your partnership in helping stop the spread of germs by keeping your sick kids home. We are still in the thick of cold and flu season, so please continue to follow the below guidelines if your student is sick:

1. PLEASE keep your kids home if they are sick! If your student has vomited or had diarrhea or a fever within the past 24 hours, HE/SHE SHOULD STAY HOME, as he/she is still contagious.
   

2. If your child has vomited, he/she should be tolerating food before returning, as well.
   

3. If your child requires medicine to treat symptoms of illness (i.e. elevated temperature or stomachache) before school, he/she should stay home for monitoring. If your student feels sick or gets sick before school, please keep him/her home.
   

4. If your child is sent home for a fever, vomiting, or diarrhea, he/she should stay home until symptom-free for 24 hours, without the use of medication.
   

5. Please help remind your kids to practice good hand hygiene and cough etiquette.

6. Encourage healthy habits: eat healthy foods, get plenty of sleep, drink lots of water! Please send a water bottle to school with your child; this can help them if they have a cough, too.

Dental Visits This Semester

PSP (Preventative Services Program) - Scheduled to come to CRE 2/26/26 to perform fluoride application on students who turned in permission forms at the beginning of the year. A new consent form does NOT need to be completed for your student to be seen if you already completed one this year.

Big Smiles - Scheduled to come to CRE 3/30 - 4/1 to provide dental cleanings and treatment for students whose parents signed consent forms at the beginning of the year. As a reminder, parent consent is good for 18 mos, so a new form does NOT need to be completed if you already completed one this year.

If your student started school at Crossroads after the dentist came first semester, I will give your student’s teacher permission forms for you to sign and return to school if you want your student to participate in this optional service. Please reach out if you have any questions.

Teresa Smith, RN, BSN

Crossroads Elementary Clinic

teresasmith@wsdr4.org

636-625-4537, x44233 (phone)

636-445-5234 (fax)

Hello Corgis!

JOIN!

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

Our March meeting we will be voting on officers for the 2026-2027 school year.

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

Feb. 3

During Lunches

Raising Cane's Dining Night

Feb. 19

10:00am - 10:00pm

6095 Mid Rivers Mall Dr., Cottleville

Chipotle Dining Night

March 11

4:00 - 8:00pm

8270 Old Hwy N, Lake St. Louis

PTA Meeting

March 10

6:00pm

CRE Library

CORGI STORE!

Our LAST in-school Corgi store is Feb. 10, if you are interested in spirit wear, shop our online Corgi Store

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 here.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

~ Crossroads PTA

All children who will turn five before Aug. 1, 2026, are eligible to attend kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year. Our building's registration date is February 12, 2026. Complete the pre-screening and register for our building's kindergarten enrollment event.

This year, WSD's elementary summer school intervention will be held June 2-25 and will be invitation only. Families of students who qualify will be sent an invitation on Feb. 20, and enrollment will be open Feb. 23-March 11. Keep an eye out for program invitations later this month and learn more on the Summer School offerings webpage.

2026-27 PreK Enrollment Opens:

Feb. 9-13: Currently enrolled and returning Pre-K families and WSD employees.

Feb. 23: All Wentzville School District residents.

To enroll in our tuition-based preschool program, students must be 3 years old by July 31 of the year they are starting preschool.

In past years, families could choose their Early Childhood location. This year, your child’s Early Childhood site will be determined by your home address. Your address falls within an elementary school attendance boundary, and that boundary determines which Early Childhood location your child will attend. If you are unsure which elementary school serves your address, you can find it using the District’s interactive boundary map.

Early Childhood Locations by Elementary School Boundary:

Barfield: Boone Trail, Crossroads, Discovery Ridge, Duello, Green Tree, Prairie View

Samuelson: Heritage, Journey, Lake View, Peine Ridge, Stone Creek, Wabash

For more information or to register, please visit the District enrollment webpage.

WSD leaders are taking a step toward the District’s top strategic priority — improving academic achievement — by adjusting school schedules for the next school year. At the district level, monthly Late Start Mondays will be replaced with monthly All-District Early Release Wednesdays. At the middle and high (secondary) school level, in addition to the monthly All-District Early Release Wednesdays, the District will introduce weekly Secondary Early Release Wednesdays on full school weeks.

With these schedule changes approved by the Board of Education at the January Board meeting, the 2026-27 Academic Calendar is expected to be presented at the February Board meeting.

Liberty High School's annual talent show, hosted by the LHS Key Club Chapter, is on February 13th, from 7 PM to 9 PM. All students, staff members, and members of the community are welcome and encouraged to attend. This event is a great opportunity to see the talented people at Liberty, show support and excitement, and have a great evening full of fun moments. Tickets for the talent show are $5 per person, and they can be purchased online or at the door on the night of the event. For more information about the LHS Talent Show and the tickets, view the attached flyer.

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.

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.

Morning Drop-Off Procedures

• Drop-off is from 8:20 a.m. to 8:35 a.m. Doors close promptly at 8:35 a.m. If you arrive after this time, please bring your student to the front office to sign them in.

• To keep the line moving efficiently, we ask that drivers remain in their vehicles while staff assist students.

• Walkers may enter through the front or primary hallway entrances. All parents and visitors must enter through the front doors and sign in at the office.

• If you need to bring your child into the building, please use the main parking lot. Parking in the diagonal bus zone slots is strictly prohibited.
  
  

Afternoon Pick-Up Procedures

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

Tim Burkemper, Counselor 3-5

February 3

• Corgi Store is Open during lunches

February 3 - 9

• National School Counseling Week

February 9

• Late Start

February 13

• Service Project Activities and Party

February 16 & 17

• No School, President's Day and PD Day