October 2026 Newsletter

October 8 at 7:30 a.m.

Meet at Boulevard Park near the main pavilion at 7:30 a.m.

• Complimentary refreshments onsite.
• Join us in a walking "parade" in house order from the park to school (K-3 students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.)
• Pedestrian safety "talking points" will be posted along the route.
• Come dressed in your Green Tree house colors and show off your Gator spirit!

• Trunk or Treat- Oct. 16 from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. on GTE parking lot. Click the flyer here for more information. To purchase a wristband to attend, click here. Want to be part of the fun? Trunk registration is now open! Decorate your vehicle, choose a fun theme, and help us make this year’s event a night to remember! Click here to register! *We also need candy donated for the event. Our Monty monster is outside the library for your students to feed!

• Fall Parade- Oct. 23 at 2:00 p.m. on the GTE track. Students are encouraged to wear costumes (no weapons or scary costumes) and parents are invited to come watch as students parade around the track. *No candy or goodies thrown during the event please!
• Pumpkin Decorating- Decorate your pumpkin to look like a book character! Do not use any food items or something that could spoil. Bring your pumpkin to the Green Tree Library by Wednesday, October 14th.

This month, our students are focusing on Habit 1: Be Proactive. Being proactive means taking responsibility for your choices, actions, and attitudes—learning that we drive our own lives, not just ride as passengers! Click the link here to learn more about how you can practice this habit at home with your child.

October 26: Show your school spirit in your House colors.

October 27: Wear your favorite team jersey, shirt, or colors. Let's team up against drugs!

October 28: Wear your favorite superhero shirt, cape, or costume.

Because fall mornings are cooler and heat up during the day, students frequently leave their jackets on the playground. Remind your child to check the lost and found to see if anything belongs to them. Unclaimed items will be donated at the end of the month.

Just a friendly reminder: Green Tree and the WSD kindly ask that you keep an eye on your personal belongings or leave special items at home, as we can't be responsible for anything that gets lost. Thank you for your understanding!

Dear Green Tree 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,

Jennifer Bagin, Assistant Principal

Alexis Betts, Counselor

Erika Kennedy, Educational Support Counselor

Sarah Larocco, School Support Interventionist

Dannah Steele, Principal

Kristen Thomure, Counselor

Arrival:

• Student drop-off begins at 8:05 a.m.

• Do not park in the drop-off lane. If you need to park, use the available parking spaces.

• Any student arriving after 8:20 a.m. must be checked in by a parent at the front office.

• Students eating breakfast should report to the cafeteria prior to going to class.

Dismissal:

• If your child’s dismissal plan changes, notify the front office by 2:30 p.m. Teachers may not check email during the school day and are not responsible for receiving last-minute transportation changes.
• If your child is a front-door walker, please meet them at the stop sign on Ronald Reagan Boulevard. Students will be released at that location.

• GTE Website

• WSD Focus School Software Login

• 2026-2027 Student Academic Calendar

• GTE Breakfast and Lunch Menus

• Oct. 8- GTE Walk to School Day (7:30 a.m. at Boulevard Park)
• Oct. 8- Fire Department Visit (second grade only)
• Oct. 14- PTO Meeting (3:35 p.m. at GTE Art Room)
• Oct. 15- Earthquake Drill (10:20 a.m.)
• Oct. 15- Great Skate Night (6:15 p.m.-8:15 p.m.)
• Oct. 15- Timberland One Voice Showcase Choir (6:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m.)
• Oct. 15- WSD Board Meeting (6:30 p.m. at WSD Admin Office)
• Oct. 16- No School: Records Day
• Oct. 16- Last Day of 1st Quarter
• Oct. 16- Trunk or Treat (6:15 p.m.-8:15 p.m)
• Oct. 21 Early Release (1:20 p.m. dismissal)
• Oct. 22 & 23- Chompy's Pop-up Shop (before school in the atrium)
• Oct. 23- Halloween Parade (2:00 p.m. at GTE Track)
• Oct. 26- Magical Monday (Houses sit together at lunch)
• Oct. 27- Fire Drill (9:40 a.m.)
• Oct. 29- Report Cards Published in Focus
• Oct. 28- Parent Teacher Conferences (5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.)
• Oct. 29- No School: Parent Teacher Conferences (10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.)
• Oct. 30- No School: Fall Break