Announcements
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Greetings to All Woerner Families,
Please Participate in the Spring 2023 Panorama Survey for Families. the Survey Is Now Open Through March 31st. the Purpose of the Panorama Survey Is to Let Us Know How We Can Continue to Improve Our School Culture and Climate to Meet the Needs of Our Families. You Can Complete the Panorama Survey Using a Mobile Device, Laptop, Desktop or Tablet That Is Connected to the Internet.
To Complete the Panorama Education Family Survey Please Click Here.
As Always, Your Feedback Is Valued and Appreciated!
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Save the Date for Camp SLPS 2023!
Camp SLPS will be held from Monday, June 5th through Friday, June 30th at sites across Saint Louis Public Schools (no summer learning on Monday, June 19th in recognition of Juneteenth holiday). Visit https://www.slps.org/summer for more information!
You can also use the QR code, or print the form attached and send it in to your child(rens) teacher.
Camp SLPS Registration Translations
Summer Learning Camp Registration Form(English)
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Woerner Wildcat’s Roar for Reading in the Woerner “PAWS” for Reading Program.
Woerner students get their reading on through their Renaissance MyOn app on their iPads. Each student has a weekly reading goal of 25 minutes in MyOn. When they reach that goal along with every 25 minutes of reading each week, they receive a reading “PAWS” for reading. Classrooms reaching their reading goal receive a Super Paw award and are entered into a drawing held at our monthly Character Education Program. That class receives the PAWS for Reading banner and a reading party. Principal Matthews, Assistant Principal Narrow and AIC Strand will read to the winning class during their special reading party.
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ESOL Books and Blankets Program
The Woerner ESOL Team is focused on providing rich literacy experiences for our students. Students in grade 2-5 will participate in the ESOL Program's Books and Blankets Program. Students received 9 multicultural books and a blanket for biweekly at home reading lessons live on TEAMS in the evening. Students will complete exit tickets weekly that are interactive and engaging. Our students were so excited to take their book bins home and create a comfortable place to read at home. We love reading at Woerner and are thrilled to celebrate our diversity through books
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Learn-Read-Laugh-Write-Dream and Create Program With 4 St. Louis Authors
While a classroom of 4th grade boys awaited their new teacher, Principal Kathy Matthews at Woerner Elementary collaborated with Dr. Rebecca Rogers of the University of Missouri-St. Louis to find opportunities to enrich the boys’ literacy education.
“What can we do to make sure these boys find joy in reading?” Principal Matthews asked Dr. Rogers. From that question, they worked together with St. Louis children’s authors to design a four-week experience called “Choose the Books in your Bookshelf.” As part of this initiative, the 4th grade boys at Woerner Elementary will learn, read, laugh, dream, and create with four different children’s authors over the course of four week. “It is of utmost importance for students to see themselves in the books they read and find joy in schools,” Rogers said. Principal Matthews asked the boys to identify the authors they wanted to meet and the books they wanted to read. The boys reviewed book lists from the St. Louis Black Authors of Children’s Literature and EyeSeeMe Books and identified the authors they wanted to learn alongside.
Starting in November 2022, the students will be visited by children’s authors: Rebecca Clark, Jermecia Starks, Julius B. Anthony, and Jasmine Paul. Each week bagan with a visit from the author, followed by students’ inquiry, reading, and writing that extends the content of the author's visit. At the end of the week, they will reconvene with the author to share responses, new learning, and next steps. “This will be a time to share, imagine, and see themselves as readers, dreamers, and creators,” said Principal Kathy Matthews. By the end of the four weeks, students will have a dozen books in their personal bookshelves: books where they can see themselves and imagine new possibilities.
This initiative is a collaboration of St. Louis Public Schools and the E. Des Lee Tutorial Endowment at the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
Site Shortcuts
- STAR 360 Renaissance Place
- Local Community Resources
- Character Ed Promising Practices
- Successmaker
- The District Digital Digest for our Families
- SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING
- Woerner Elementary Virtual Supply List
- District Calendar 2022 - 2023 School Year
- IXL-Math All Grade Levels
- PARENT'S RIGHT TO KNOW
- Food & Nutrition Services Parent Newsletter
- iKeepBookMarks: Woerner
- SLPS Parent and Student Directory
- SLPS Transportation
- SLPS Early Childhood Education
- SLPS Special Education
- SLPS Students-In-Transition (Homeless Services)
- St. Louis Public Library
- VIDEO: 4th/5th Graders Tribute to Soul Train
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WOERNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
6131 Leona
St. Louis, MO 63116
Office (314) 481-8585
Fax (314) 244-1935
Principal: Kathy Matthews
Hours: 9:10am-4:07pm
Grades: PK-5Click HERE for a map.
Parent Support Contact List
Back to School Call Center (District Level): 314-345-5656
General Questions or Concerns: School Phone Number 314-481-8585 School Secretary: Yolonda Fortson - Yolonda.Forstson@slps.org
Principal: Kathy Matthews –Kathy.Matthews@slps.org; cell – 314-934-6018
Assistant Principal: Dr. Robert Narrow – Robert.Narrow@slps.org
Academic Instructional Coach: Kimberly Strand – Kimberly.Strand@slps.org
Social Emotional Needs:
- Counselor: Starsha Harris – Starsha.Harris@slps.org
- Social Worker: Teresa Gillespie – Teresa.Gillespie@slps.org
Parent/Family Resource Support: Family/Community Support Specialist: Amanda Haney – Amanda.Haney@slps.org
Health Questions or Concerns: Nurse Sherron Walker -Sherron.Walker@slps.org
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Welcome to Woerner Principal's Corner
Hello! My name is Ms. Kathy Matthews, and I am the principal here at Woerner School. I have been working at Woerner since 2010, first as an Academic Instructional Coach, then as Assistant Principal, and now as Principal. Woerner School is a neighborhood elementary school that serves students in preschool through 5th grade. The staff at Woerner School is committed to ensuring the success of all of our students both academically and socially. We have strong academic and character education programs that help develop the whole child. Woerner is a top choice for many families in our surrounding neighborhood. We recently received both the Missouri State School of Character Award and the coveted National School of Character Award. If you are interested in joining Woerner as a school family, a community partner, or volunteer, please contact us at 314-481-8585.
I am so excited to have everyone back.
Warm wishes,
Ms. Kathy Matthews
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Our Mission: We are committed to providing our students with an exemplary education by building strong character values and a passion for life-long learning.
Our Vision: Woerner Elementary is a diverse school community making an impact locally and globally through leadership in academic excellence, character education, and strong community collaboration.