Woerner Elementary School

Woerner Elementary School
Principal: Ms. Kathy Matthews
Phone: (314) 481-8585 | Direct Line: (314) 934-6018
Date: July 21, 2025

Welcome to the 2025–2026 School Year!

Dear Woerner Families,

Welcome to a new academic year at Woerner Elementary! I am delighted to begin the 2025–2026 school year with you and your children. Our mission is to ensure that each child receives a high-quality education in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. At Woerner, we take great pride in academic excellence and character development, and we are excited to partner with you on this important journey.

First Day of School

• Monday, August 18, 2025

Our dedicated teachers are eager to meet your children and begin a year filled with growth, learning, and achievement.

Daily Schedule

• School Start Time: 9:25 AM
• Breakfast: Served daily from 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
• Please Note: Students should not arrive before 9:00 AM for safety reasons.

Arrival & Drop-Off Procedures

For the safety of our students, no vehicles will be allowed on the school playground at any time, including rainy or snowy days. Students may be dropped off at any playground entrance gate.

Morning Entry:

• Walkers/Car Riders: Enter through Door #6 (rear north door)
  1. After 9:30 AM: Students must enter through the front entrance, sign the tardy book, and receive a tardy slip.
• Bus Riders: Also enter through Door #6

Dismissal Procedures

• Dismissal Time: 4:22 PM
• Early Dismissal Policy:
  1. No early dismissals are permitted before 3:30 PM
  2. Early dismissals are limited to doctor appointments or emergencies
  3. Parents must report to the front office and sign out students
  4. Missed time will count against student attendance

Dismissal by Grade Level

1. Kindergarten – Grade 2:
   Exit through Door #6 (rear northwest door) and leave through the north playground gate
2. Grade 3:
   Exit through Door #1 (front southeast door)
3. Grades 4 – 5:
   Exit through Door #8 (front northeast door)
   1. Older students should meet younger siblings by walking around to the rear playground

Please remember:

1. Park in designated street parking spots around the school perimeter
2. Do not stop or park in the middle of the street to pick up your child
3. Wait on the sidewalk nearest your child’s dismissal door

Open House

Join us for Open House on
Friday, August 15th, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Come meet the teachers, explore the building, and help your child feel confident for the first day of school!

Stay Connected

We value your partnership in creating a positive learning experience for your child. Please reach out to your child’s teacher via email or contact the school office with any questions:

1. School Office: (314) 481-8585
2. Principal’s Direct Line: (314) 934-6018

Thank you for your continued support. Together, we will make this a year of meaningful growth and success for every student.

Warmest regards,
Kathy Matthews
Principal
Woerner Elementary School