SCE December Dragon's Dish

• December 1 - Late Start Day
• December 1 - Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser Envelopes are Due
• December 1 - Dragon Dine Out at PJ's Coffee and Papa Johns
• December 2 - Choir at SSM
• December 9 - Grades 4 & 5 Choir Performance
• December 18 - Board of Education Meeting
• December 19 - Winter Party Day
• December 19 - Early Release Day
• December 22 - January 3 - No School

Dragon Dine Out dates - Mention Stone Creek when ordering

Join us and participate in the fun! Each Day during the week of December 15 - 19 will have a different dress up theme each day. The themes are:

• Monday - Candy Cane Day. (Wear red and white.)
• Tuesday - Grinch Day
• Wednesday - Let is Snow Day
• Thursday - PJ Day
• Friday - Winter Party Attire

When is the Winter Party?

• Friday, December 19, 2025
• 9:30-10:30 a.m.

When can visitors arrive at SCE to begin raptoring?

• 9:15 a.m.

When will visitors be allowed down to the classrooms?

• 9:30 a.m.

What will visitors need to enter the building?

• Valid ID
• All visitors must be run through the Raptor System

How will SCE Streamline the sign in process?

• Visitors can pre-register using this link. Pre-registered visitors will need to show ID when arriving and their Raptor Sticker will already be printed. This form will close, Wednesday, December 17 at 9:00 a.m.
• If not pre-registered, visitors will have to wait in line until their ID can be run through the Raptor System. We only have two scanners, please plan for the line to be long. No one will be let down to a classroom until successfully screened through the Raptor System. This means you may not be scanned by the start time of the party.
• We highly suggest the pre-register option.

Will we be allowed to sign out students at the end of the day?

• Teachers will not dismiss students with families from the party. Students can only be dismissed from the office.
• All time out of class counts against the student's attendance.
• If you wish to sign your child out (highly discourage this), you will need to come to the main office and wait in the line outside of the office.
• If doing this, please make sure you have the Focus App and your child's barcode ready for sign out.

May we bring food/drinks to the Winter Party?

• No.

Congratulations to Michelle McKinley for being Stone Creek's November Volunteer of the Month! Michelle will receive preferential parking in our Volunteer of the Month parking spot and a Fast Pass for the month of December. Together, our volunteers took 4.5 HOURS of work off of our teacher's plates for the month of November so they could spend more time with their families. We're up to an amazing 72.75 hours given back to teachers for the school year so far! Thanks again to ALL of our volunteers for filling in the missing piece to our puzzle, we appreciate you!

Congratulations to SCE First Grade Teacher Olivia Berkstresser for being nominated and selected as Stone Creek Elementary's 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year! Olivia is in the House of Malachite and is a part of the Leadership Team for Leader in Me. Here is a sample of what our staff had to say about Mrs. Berkstresser.

"Olivia is loving, deeply caring, highly dedicated, and is intentional in ensuring academic rigor is being taught while meeting students where they are at to provide support to every single student. Her impact radiates far beyond data and test scores; she is building future leaders who understand the importance of community, resilience, and helping all students and staff at Stone Creek Elementary find a passion for learning."

Congratulations to all of Stone Creek's 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year Nominees, which are Barb Merrill and Laura Adams.

Every student that brings in a congratulations card and delivers it to Miss Berkstresser in room C 15 by Thursday, December 4 will be awarded 5 house points! Please make sure your student's first name, last name, and house name or color are on the back of the card. Cards may also be delivered to the office. Please do not share this information.

Research shows that students who miss just 2 days of school a month are less likely to read at grade level by the end of 3rd grade. Make sure your student is in school each day they are not sick.

Ask us anything! We often see questions on social media about policies and procedures at Stone Creek. We are here to help! If you have any question big or small about SCE, please ask it here. Our front office will monitor your questions and respond directly to you in a timely manner. Click here to submit a question, or use the button below.

Join us at Imagination Pottery on December 3 for our Cookies, Claus, and Clay event from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm. Click here for more details and to register.

You’re invited to create a gingerbread house or a gingerbread person based on a scene or character from your favorite book!

Submit your gingerbread creations before the end of the day on Friday, December 5. Please make sure your name is somewhere on the bottom or back of it. Throughout the following week, faculty will vote for 2 winners from each grade level and they will receive fun prizes!

Any creation not picked up by Friday, December 19th, will be thrown away.

Creations will be judged on creativity, originality, and your literary theme! Students may use real gingerbread, paper, or cardboard to make their creations.

We would love to see your process and final product online too! Please tweet pictures to @sce_dragonsread or email them to Mrs. Jurgensmeier at kristajurgensmeier@wsdr4.org

The gingerbread creations and Entry Form (below) are due no later than Friday, December 5, 2025.

Submit Your Gingerbread Entry Form Here

After the Thanksgiving break, you may notice a shift in the artwork your student brings home! The early weeks of the year were dedicated to our Art Skills Bootcamp, where students mastered new concepts, materials, and grade-level techniques through structured, teacher-directed projects. We are now excited to announce the opening of our choice art studios for Grades 1–5! With this transition, students will now move toward student-directed learning. This means they choose their subject matter within a given theme, select their own materials, and apply techniques they've learned to create their artwork. This process is much more reflective of how professional artists work. As a result, the pieces coming home will be more authentic to your child's individual interests and skill level, offering a genuine glimpse into their unique artistic voice!

The best way to hear that voice is to talk with your child about the artwork they are bringing home. To help your student keep exploring and stretching their skills, try changing the way you talk about their creations. Instead of just focusing on if it's "good," ask them open-ended questions that encourage them to explain their work:

• Ask about the How and Why: "What was the first thing you decided to draw?" or "Why did you choose that technique or material for this part?" This shows you care about their process and the choices they made.

• Let Them Be the Judge: Ask them to point out the part they like best or what they are most proud of. This teaches them how to self-assess their work, which is a key skill for professional artists.

• Discover Their Meaning: Ask, "What story does this picture tell?" or "What feeling were you trying to express?" This helps you see what concepts they've been learning in art class and what ideas mean the most to them. And keep s you from having that akward conversation where you call it a giraffe, when it's really a dinosaur.

These conversations make art about more than just a picture; they show your child that you value their ideas, effort, and unique perspective!

Warmest wishes for a joyous holiday season! May your days be filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable moments.

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. 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.

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. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexifsuCR6YyhqXAs394-fFh3VkXtPX1Ob48H5xdqD3Q3bqBA/viewform