Peine Ridge Tips

Fall is one of my favorite times of year at Peine. I’m excited for the months ahead and all the traditions that come with the holiday season. We’re looking forward to welcoming families to our Block Party on October 6, celebrating with students at their Fall Party on October 23, and connecting with you at parent-teacher conferences later this fall. It’s going to be a wonderful season!

• • October 2: National Custodian & Maintenance Professional Appreciation Day

  • October 10: WSD Homecoming Parade

  • October 15: Fall Picture Retakes

  • October 16: No School / No Classes (PK–5) & Early Release (6–12)

  • October 20: 2nd Grade Field Trip

  • October 23: Fall Party/PTA MONSTER MASH

  • October 28: Parent/Teacher Conferences (After School; Classes in Session)

  • October 29: No Classes – Parent/Teacher Conferences (10:00 AM – 8:00 PM)

  • October 30: No School / No Classes (PK–12)

Join us on Tuesday, October 6, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. in front of Peine Ridge for an evening of stories, learning, and community! Enjoy the book fair, reading games, fun activities, hotdogs and refreshments, a DJ, and a Title One presentation as we celebrate 20 years together.

Please RSVP using the QR code or this link by October 2nd so we can plan enough food for everyone. We hope to see you there!

Friday was a great day at Peine as we celebrated Rock Your School Day! Our students and staff brought so much energy and excitement to the day, making learning feel extra special. Thank you to our teachers and staff for creating such a fun experience for our students!

You will need to bring your cell phone in and have the focus app open. We recommend having it open prior to coming into the school, because our internet is intermittent sometimes. You will scan your students barcode using the scanner at the front desk to check him/her in or out. See photo below for example.

HELPFUL HINT: Take a screenshot of the barcode screen when you are at home (internet access in the school is intermittent sometimes). Then you can access it in your photos easily or better yet put the photo in your NOTES section and then it won't get lost in your millions of photos!

Get ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Peine Ridge October 5th-9th.

The Fair will be open for families to shop during the PRE Block Party on Tuesday, October 6th. This is a great opportunity to build your child’s home library with new books that will get them excited about reading while also earning funds for our school. The easiest way to let your child shop the Fair independently is by creating a Book Fair eWallet through our school homepage. It’s easy to set up and easy for family and friends to add funds. With eWallet, you’ll also have the chance to contribute to Share the Fair™—the giving program that supports students at our school who need help buying books. Consider participating so that no child leaves the Fair empty-handed!

Preview the books coming to the Fair by taking a 360° virtual tour via our school’s Book Fair homepage and explore the titles, watch video book trailers, and more. We can’t wait to see you at the Fair and help every student discover a book they’ll love!

School Homepage: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/peineridgeelementaryschool1

Families and community members in the North Point and Holt feeder patterns are invited to join District Leadership for a State of the District & Community Engagement Event from 6-7:30 p.m. on Oct. 20 at North Point High School.

Hear a State of the District presentation from WSD Superintendent, then take the opportunity to ask questions, share your thoughts, and engage in conversation with school and district leadership.

We hope you’ll join us for this opportunity to connect, learn, and be part of the conversation about our schools and community!

• Monster Mash RSVP, Volunteer and Trunk Sign Up:https://my.cheddarup.com/c/monster-mash-trunk-or-treat-2026/items
• Become a PTA member and purchase VIP access raffle tickets:https://my.cheddarup.com/c/join-prpta/items
• Join our WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HWWmi5iMjMVHF55Ypr3aTS

Please note that for this school year, WSD is replacing monthly Late Start Mondays with monthly All-District PK-12 Early Release Wednesdays (2 Hr).

- The first monthly All-District PK-12 Early Release (2-hour early dismissal) will be Wednesday, Sept. 16.
- Elementary Early Release Supervision: Paid supervision will be available for preschool and elementary students on early release days, similar to previous Late Start supervision. This is separate from our Chautauqua Program.

Helpful Links:
School Start and End Times
Academic Calendar & Future Early Release Dates
Learn why this change is taking place

Parents, please help us keep our car rider line safe, quick, and moving smoothly by remembering a few things:

• Display your bright green or white car rider tag and keep it visible until your child is safely in the car. It really helps our staff!
• Please stay in your vehicle while in the car rider line.
• Help your child practice buckling themselves independently whenever possible.
• If your child needs assistance getting buckled, please pull into the parking lot after pickup so you can safely help them without holding up the line.

Thank you for helping us make dismissal safe and efficient for everyone!

26-27 School Calendar

• Found on WSD Website-Parent Info-Calendars
• 26-27 School Calendar

Daily Schedule

• The office opens at 7:30 am
• Doors open at 8:05 am (No drop-off, walkers or bike riders before 8:05 am as staff are not on duty until 8:05 am. There will be no staff at the crosswalk until 8:05 am.)
• Breakfast 8:05-8:20 am (Grab and Go only)
• Bell/Morning Announcements 8:20 am
• Dismissal 3:20 pm/ early release 1:20
• The office closes at 4:00 pm

Dear Peine Ridge Elementary Family,

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 the 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 guidance counselor.

Thank you,

Dr. Andrews

Dr. Manning

Mrs. Springston

Mrs. Baker

Mrs. Theis

Students can enter the building at 8:05 a.m. Please do not drop students off prior to this time.

School Starts: 8:20 a.m.

School Ends: 3:20 p.m.

Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Yes, you are welcome to eat lunch with your child. You will need to sign in at the front office with a picture ID. You are welcome to bring lunch in for your child but not for other Peine Ridge Students.

• Kindergarten: 11:05-11:30
• First: 1:05-1:30
• Second: 10:35-11:00
• Third: 11:35-12:00
• fourth: 12:35-1:00
• Fifth: 12:05-12:30

Early Release Lunch Schedule

Kindergarten: 10:45-11:05

First: 11:35-11:55

Second: 11:10-11:30

Third: 12:25-12:45

Fourth: 12:00-12:20

Fifth: 12:50-1:10

We are not allowing any edible treats to be brought in for birthdays. Students may bring in a non-edible item for their birthday. Please check with your child’s teacher so everyone in the class receives one.

Changes to your child’s dismissal/transportation plans need to be communicated to the

teacher AND the main office. If you need to make an occasional transportation change (car rider instead of the bus, etc.) you must send a note to your child’s teacher. If that is not possible, you may call the office on the day of the change before 2:00 p.m., so the office staff has adequate time to notify your child’s teacher. You must provide a note or call each day that you want your child to go home in a different manner than usual.

To access the required volunteer registration forms and to read the Wentzville School District's Volunteer Policy click here. If you have questions about the volunteer policy or forms, contact Kelly in the front office, raquelehume@wsdr4.org

Once the sign on the front drive is turned to tell you that you have arrived late, you will need to walk your child into the main office. Please do not have your student exit the car and walk in by themselves. A parent will need to walk the student in and sign them into school.