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Ladue Schools e-Connect Newsletter — Jan. 27, 2023
In this issue: Upcoming Board of Education Meeting - Jan. 30 Board of Education Candidates Meet the Candidate Night Scheduled for March 28 Volunteer Judges Needed for Robotics Team Tournaments Registration & Screenings for Kindergarten - Help Spread the News Join Us for the Ladue Annual Basketball Chili Supper on Feb. 3 (advanced ticket sales end Sunday) Upcoming Board of Education Meeting Next week’s Board meeting will be held on Monday, Jan. 30, at 6 p.m. at the Ladue Horton Watkins High School Multipurpose Room, 1201 S. Warson Road. You can view a live stream of the meeting by visiting https://ladueschools.info/BoardZoom . The agenda and additional information can be found on the district’s website under the School Board tab (www.ladueschools.net/schoolboard). 2023 Board of Education Candidates Election is April 4, 2023 Five candidates have filed for the three open positions on the Ladue Schools Board of Education. The election is Tuesday, April 4, 2023. A Meet the Candidates Night event is scheduled for Tuesday, March 28 at 6 p.m. at the high school (please save the date). As part of their filing process, each candidate was asked to provide the following so that voters in the district may learn more about them: A photo A biographical statement Answers to the following two questions (optional): Why are you running for the Ladue Schools Board of Education? What do you believe are the strengths of the Ladue School District, and what are your ideas for building on those strengths? The content and information provided by each candidate are posted in the Meet the Candidate section on the district's website as it is received (including links) . Contact the individual candidate with any questions about the information provided. The website will be updated as information is received from the candidates. The candidates are, in ballot order: Christian Tompras Pablo Flinn Kisha Lee Peter Gariepy Kyle Meyer Meet the Candidate Night Tuesday, March 28 at 6 p.m. www.ladueschools.net/board-candidates Volunteer Judges Needed for Ladue Middle School and Ladue Horton Watkins High School Robotics Team Tournaments Volunteers are needed to judge upcoming middle school and high school Robotics tournaments. ( If you have a student competing, you will not be allowed to be a judge. ) The district has four middle school teams and one high school team. Judges would be responsible for looking over Engineering Notebooks, interviewing teams, and assigning three awards to teams who are deserving. Judges would be needed from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. (or earlier) once all judging decisions are made. Please contact ericbrown@ladueschools.net if you are interested in volunteering to judge these tournaments. Saturday, Feb. 4 — Middle School Only Event This first tournament is only for middle school teams. There are 30 teams registered for the event. Sunday, Feb. 5 — High School Only Event The second tournament is only for high school teams. There are 31 teams registered for that event. Kindergarten Registration & Screening is Now Underway PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE NEWS... If your child will be 5 years old before Aug. 1, 2023, and will be attending kindergarten in the Ladue School District in the 2023-24 school year, it’s time to register! Go to the district website at www.ladueschools.net to find the Kindergarten Registration and Screening post to begin the process ! Once you’ve completed the online registration, please call the school registrar at your elementary school to schedule a time for your screening and to submit your paperwork. Join Us for the Ladue Annual Basketball Chili Supper (Sunday is last day to register online at a discounted price) DISTRICT DATES Jan. 30 Board of Education Meeting EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DATES Feb. 6-10 National School Counseling Week QUICK LINKS DISTRICT CALENDARS for 2022-23 and 2023-24 CONSTRUCTION UPDATES Visit the district’s website or Ladue YouTube videos to view construction progress via drone videos provided by our construction partner S. M. Wilson. Stay Connected Stay connected to Ladue Schools and ... Visit our website ( www.ladueschools.net/ ) Like us on Facebook (@ladueschools) Follow us on Twitter (@LadueSchools) Follow us on Instagram (@ladue_schools) See. Serve. Connect Podcast **************** The Ladue Schools Communications Team (Kimberly, Laura, and Ross) produces this publication. Please direct any questions or comments to us: communicationsoffice@ladueschools.net In an emergency, please call or text the Director of Communications Kimberly McKenzie at 314-452-9960
Friday, Jan 27 2023
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Ladue Schools e-Connect Newsletter — Jan. 20, 2023
In this issue: Happy Lunar/Chinese New Year Board of Education Candidates Meet the Candidate Night Scheduled for March 28 Registration & Screenings for Kindergarten - Help Spread the News 'Due Bragging Rights Join Us for the Ladue Annual Basketball Chili Supper on Feb. 3 2023 Board of Education Candidates Election is April 4, 2023 Five candidates have filed for the three open positions on the Ladue Schools Board of Education. The election is Tuesday, April 4, 2023. A Meet the Candidates Night event is scheduled for Tuesday, March 28 at 6 p.m. at the high school (please save the date). As part of their filing process, each candidate was asked to provide the following so that voters in the district may learn more about them: A photo A biographical statement Answers to the following two questions (optional): Why are you running for the Ladue Schools Board of Education? What do you believe are the strengths of the Ladue School District, and what are your ideas for building on those strengths? The content and information provided by each candidate are posted in the Meet the Candidate section on the district's website as it is received (including links) . Contact the individual candidate with any questions about the information provided. The website will be updated as information is received from the candidates. The candidates are, in ballot order: Christian Tompras Pablo Flinn Kisha Lee Peter Gariepy Kyle Meyer Meet the Candidate Night Tuesday, March 28 at 6 p.m. www.ladueschools.net/board-candidates Kindergarten Registration & Screening is Now Underway PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE NEWS... If your child will be 5 years old before Aug. 1, 2023, and will be attending kindergarten in the Ladue School District in the 2023-24 school year, it’s time to register! Go to the district website at www.ladueschools.net to find the Kindergarten Registration and Screening post to begin the process ! Once you’ve completed the online registration, please call the school registrar at your elementary school to schedule a time for your screening and to submit your paperwork. 'Due Bragging Rights Conway Elementary hosted its first Family Passport Night on Thursday, a celebration of the many different cultures and traditions of its families. Check out their photos on Facebook! Join Us for the Ladue Annual Basketball Chili Supper Volunteer Judges Needed for Ladue Middle School and Ladue Horton Watkins High School Robotics Team Tournaments Volunteers are needed to judge upcoming middle school and high school Robotics tournaments. ( If you have a student competing, you will not be allowed to be a judge. ) The district has four middle school teams and one high school team. Judges would be responsible for looking over Engineering Notebooks, interviewing teams, and assigning three awards to teams who are deserving. Judges would be needed from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. (or earlier) once all judging decisions are made. Please contact ericbrown@ladueschools.net if you are interested in volunteering to judge these tournaments. Saturday, Feb. 4 — Middle School Only Event This first tournament is only for middle school teams. There are 30 teams registered for the event. Sunday, Feb. 5 — High School Only Event The second tournament is only for high school teams. There are 31 teams registered for that event. DISTRICT DATES Jan. 30 Board of Education Meeting OBSERVANCES Jan. 22 Lunar/Chinese New Year QUICK LINKS DISTRICT CALENDARS for 2022-23 and 2023-24 CONSTRUCTION UPDATES Visit the district’s website or Ladue YouTube videos to view construction progress via drone videos provided by our construction partner S. M. Wilson. Stay Connected Stay connected to Ladue Schools and ... Visit our website ( www.ladueschools.net/ ) Like us on Facebook (@ladueschools) Follow us on Twitter (@LadueSchools) Follow us on Instagram (@ladue_schools) See. Serve. Connect Podcast **************** The Ladue Schools Communications Team (Kimberly, Laura, and Ross) produces this publication. Please direct any questions or comments to us: communicationsoffice@ladueschools.net In an emergency, please call or text the Director of Communications Kimberly McKenzie at 314-452-9960
Friday, Jan 20 2023
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Ladue Schools e-Connect Newsletter — Jan. 13, 2023
In this issue: Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Board of Education Candidates Prop L Construction Update (Encore) Registration & Screenings for Kindergarten Have Begun Coming Soon — LECC Program is Expanding to Spoede and Old Bonhomme 'Due Bragging Rights Ladue Annual Basketball Chili Supper is Back — Feb. 3! Martin Luther King Jr. Day — Monday, Jan. 16 "Everybody can be great, because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love." – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. On Monday, Jan. 16, individuals in the community will unite in service (virtually and in-person) for a series of events to honor the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. If you participate in a community service project or MLK event, we encourage you to share the photos with your school community on social media and use #LadueProud. 2023 Board of Education Candidates Election is April 4, 2023 Five candidates have filed for the three open positions on the Ladue Schools Board of Education. The election is Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Meet the Candidates Night event is scheduled for Tuesday, March 28 at 6 p.m. at the high school (please save the date). The candidates are listed in the order that their names will appear on the ballot (click on the names below to learn more about each candidate): Christian Tompras (candidate preferred not to provide a headshot image) 994 Chapel Oaks St. Louis, MO 63131 ctompras@sbcglobal.net 314.910.7663 Pablo Flinn (bio & photo pending) 705 Louwen Drive St. Louis, MO 63124 pflinn@gmail.com 314.497.5752 Kisha Lee 9533 Cody Drive St. Louis, MO 63132 kisha.lee@att.net 314.495.4183 Peter Gariepy 18 Berkshire St. Louis, MO 63117 gariepy.peter@gmail.com 917.691.1045 Kyle Meyer 1148 Ridgelynn Drive St. Louis, MO 63124 kyle0505@yahoo.com 314.304.6581 Prop L Construction Update (encore) In case you missed it, last week teachers and staff introduced students to their new future-ready learning spaces at Spoede Elementary and Ladue Middle School. Here is a short video that we pulled together from the reveal! Visit our Facebook page to view more photos. Kindergarten Registration & Screening is Now Underway If your child will be 5 years old before Aug. 1, 2023, and will be attending kindergarten in the Ladue School District in the 2023-24 school year, it’s time to register! Go to the district website at www.ladueschools.net to find the Kindergarten Registration and Screening post to begin the process ! Once you’ve completed the online registration, please call the school registrar at your elementary school to schedule a time for your screening and to submit your paperwork. Coming Soon! Ladue Early Childhood Center is expanding! For the 2023-24 school year, we will begin piloting our Pre-K program at Old Bonhomme and Spoede Elementary Schools and explore the possibility of expanding our program to all four elementary schools, in addition to our current LECC program. In keeping with our 2022-27 Future-Ready Strategic Plan, the Ladue School District is committed to researching and expanding our Early Childhood Education program to increase opportunities for future scholars and make it more accessible for families. This plan is directly connected to our $126 million Prop L work, which includes designing spaces in our elementary schools for early childhood education. New registration will open at 9 a.m. on Feb. 6. Student & Community Education program launch! This spring, families can look forward to the launch of our new Student and Community Education Program, beginning with Aquatics, Chess Club, Intramural Sports League, and other after-school activities. Please stay connected…we will share more information soon (hours, costs, locations, etc.)! 'Due Bragging Rights Ladue Horton Watkins High School junior Rishil Gadde received 5th place in the Central region during the 2022-2023 DECA Stock Market Game. DECA members were challenged with developing and managing a virtual investment portfolio of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds with the aim of increasing the value of their portfolio while maintaining its diversity. Rankings were based on the percentage growth above or below the value of the S&P 500. This is the second consecutive year in which Rishil has placed in the top five. Ladue Annual Basketball Chili Supper is Back! DISTRICT DATES Jan. 16 Martin Luther King Jr. Day (District Closed) Jan. 30 Board of Education Meeting OBSERVANCES Jan. 22 Chinese New Year QUICK LINKS DISTRICT CALENDARS for 2022-23 and 2023-24 CONSTRUCTION UPDATES Visit the district’s website or Ladue YouTube videos to view construction progress via drone videos provided by our construction partner S. M. Wilson. Stay Connected Stay connected to Ladue Schools and ... Visit our website ( www.ladueschools.net/ ) Like us on Facebook (@ladueschools) Follow us on Twitter (@LadueSchools) Follow us on Instagram (@ladue_schools) See. Serve. Connect Podcast **************** The Ladue Schools Communications Team (Kimberly, Laura, and Ross) produces this publication. Please direct any questions or comments to us: communicationsoffice@ladueschools.net In an emergency, please call or text the Director of Communications Kimberly McKenzie at 314-452-9960
Friday, Jan 13 2023
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Monday, Jan 09 2023
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Ladue Schools e-Connect Newsletter — Jan. 6, 2023
Up In this issue: Happy New Year! Prop L Construction Update Upcoming Board of Education Meeting (Jan. 9) Registration & Screenings for Kindergarten Have Begun Coming Soon — LECC Program is Expanding 'Due Bragging Rights Ladue Annual Basketball Chili Supper is Back! St. Louis County Department of Public Health Prop L Construction Update On Wednesday, teachers and staff introduced students to their new learning spaces at Spoede Elementary and Ladue Middle School. Below is a short video we pulled together from the reveal! More photos may be viewed by accessing our Facebook page . Upcoming Board of Education Meeting Next week’s Board meeting will be held on Monday, Jan. 9, at 6 p.m. at the Ladue Horton Watkins High School Multipurpose Room, 1201 S. Warson Road. You can view a live stream of the meeting by visiting https://ladueschools.info/BoardZoom . The agenda and additional information can be found on the district's website under the School Board tab . Kindergarten Registration & Screening If your child will be 5 years old before Aug. 1, 2023, and will be attending kindergarten in the Ladue School District in the 2023-24 school year, it’s time to register! Go to the district website at www.ladueschools.net to find the Kindergarten Registration and Screening post to begin the process ! Once you’ve completed the online registration, please call the school registrar at your elementary school to schedule a time for your screening and to submit your paperwork. Coming Soon! Ladue Early Childhood Center is expanding! For the 2023-24 school year, we will begin piloting our Pre-K program at Old Bonhomme and Spoede Elementary Schools and explore the possibility of expanding our program to all four elementary schools, in addition to our current LECC program. In keeping with our 2022-27 Future-Ready Strategic Plan, the Ladue School District is committed to researching and expanding our Early Childhood Education program to increase opportunities for future scholars and make it more accessible for families. This plan is directly connected to our $126 million Prop L work, which includes designing spaces in our elementary schools for early childhood education. New registration will open in February … Stay tuned for registration dates, hours, cost, and more details about our program addition! Student & Community Education program launch! This Spring, families can look forward to the launch of our new Student and Community Education Program, beginning with Aquatics, Chess Club, Intramural Sports League, and other after-school activities. Please stay connected…we will share more information soon (hours, costs, locations, etc.)! 'Due Bragging Rights Cam Cross Represents Ladue Cheer at 2023 Citrus Bowl LHWHS freshman Cam Cross represented Ladue Cheer at the Varsity All-American Pre-Game performance at the 2023 Citrus Bowl in Orlando on Jan. 2. You can view photos from the event on the Varsity Spirit Facebook page . Cam earned the opportunity by being one of four athletes named to the All-American team at the NCA Cheer Camp at the University of Southern Indiana in June 2022. Ladue Cheer had 14 All-American nominees at the camp. Ladue Annual Basketball Chili Supper is Back! St. Louis Department of Public Health Update (copied verbatim from SLDPH) COVID cases on the rise in St. Louis County St. Louis County is seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases. The rolling seven-day average is currently 213 new cases per day. St. Louis County is in the CDC’s high category for COVID transmission levels. The South County area of our region has had the highest number of cases per 100,000 people with 376 cases in the past seven days. While nearly all areas of our region have seen an increase in COVID cases, the Central and Outer North areas have had the highest percent change in the past week. To view additional COVID data, visit our COVID dashboard . Given this recent trend, as well as the rapid increase of flu cases in our region, DPH continues to strongly recommend that residents use the tools available to slow the spread of respiratory viruses: get up to date on vaccines , including boosters and flu shots; wear masks in crowded public indoor places; wash hands regularly, and isolate and get tested if you experience any symptoms of COVID-19. If you feel sick, please stay home and get tested. If you use an at-home test, you can report a positive result online here . COVID-19 vaccinations are offered on weekdays at the John C. Murphy Health Center in Berkeley, the South County Health Center in Sunset Hills, and the North Central Community Health Center in Jennings from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Flu shots are also available at the three health centers from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. No appointments are necessary. Free testing for COVID-19, flu, and RSV is availabl e at John C. Murphy Health Center on Tuesdays and South County Health Center on Thursdays. Testing is also available with your primary care provider or with at - home tests. DISTRICT DATES Jan. 9 Board of Education Meeting (6 p.m.) Jan. 16 Martin Luther King Jr. Day (District Closed) OBSERVANCES Jan. 22 Chinese New Year QUICK LINKS DISTRICT CALENDARS for 2022-23 and 2023-24 CONSTRUCTION UPDATES Visit the district’s website or Ladue YouTube videos to view construction progress via drone videos provided by our construction partner S. M. Wilson. Stay Connected Stay connected to Ladue Schools and ... Visit our website ( www.ladueschools.net/ ) Like us on Facebook (@ladueschools) Follow us on Twitter (@LadueSchools) Follow us on Instagram (@ladue_schools) See. Serve. Connect Podcast **************** The Ladue Schools Communications Team (Kimberly, Laura, and Ross) produces this publication. Please direct any questions or comments to us: communicationsoffice@ladueschools.net In an emergency, please call or text the Director of Communications Kimberly McKenzie at 314-452-9960
Friday, Jan 06 2023
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Holiday Message from Our Superintendent
Dear Ladue School District Families and Staff, Please click the image below. Sincerely,
Monday, Dec 19 2022
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Ladue Schools e-Connect Newsletter — Dec. 16, 2022
In this issue: Happy Holidays! New Programs Coming Soon 'Due Bragging Rights School Board Candidate Filing Ends Dec. 27 Diversity Recruitment & Networking Fair - Jan. 7 Holiday Shopping and Travel Safety Tips St. Louis County Department of Public Health Happy Holidays! Coming Soon! Ladue Early Childhood Center is expanding! For the 2023-24 school year, we will begin piloting our Pre-K program at Old Bonhomme and Spoede Elementary Schools with the goal of eventually expanding our program to all four elementary schools in addition to our current LECC program. In keeping with our 2022-27 Future-Ready Strategic Plan, the Ladue School District is committed to researching and expanding our Early Childhood Education program to increase opportunities for future scholars and make it more accessible for families. This plan is directly connected to our $126 million Prop L work, which includes designing spaces in our elementary schools for early childhood education. New registration will open in February… Stay tuned for registration dates, hours, cost, and more details about our program addition! Student & Community Education program launch! This Spring, families can look forward to the launch of our new Student and Community Education Program beginning with Aquatics, Chess Club, Intramural Sports League, and other after-school activities. Please stay connected…we will share more information (hours, costs, locations, etc.) at the beginning of the second semester! 'Due Bragging Rights Ovya Diwakaran Named to New All-State Music Group Ladue Horton Watkins High School junior Ovya Diwakaran has been selected as a founding member of The Collective. The Collective is the first-ever All-State Honor Group focused on student-driven original music. Ovya submitted examples of her original compositions and performances and is one of only 16 students from across the state chosen for this ensemble. The students will meet for three days before the Missouri Music Educators Conference in January to compose an original work that will be performed at the opening ceremony. Board Candidate Filing Ends Tuesday, Dec. 27 Diversity Recruitment & Networking Fair - Jan. 7, 2023 Additional information can be found on the district's website. Shopping and Travel Safety Safety Tips Holiday Shopping Safety Tips Extra precautions need to be taken when shopping during the holiday season . Here are a few things to keep in mind. Be careful when backing out of parking spaces. It's a good idea to have someone act as a lookout for you, especially if you're parked next to an SUV or van. And be sure to watch for other vehicles in the parking lot that might be suddenly backing out of spaces. Remember to keep a watch on your children and be on the lookout for small children running behind your car as you leave your space. Always park in well-lit areas. Don't leave purchased gifts in plain view — lock them in your trunk. If you drop the holiday gifts that you’ve purchased in your vehicle and don’t plan on leaving just yet, it might be a good idea to move your car. Onlookers will think that you have left the mall, and your vehicle could be less of a target. Be sure to keep receipts in your wallet or purse. Leaving the receipt in the bag makes it difficult for you to prove your purchase and easy for thieves to return the items for cash. Avoid carrying large amounts of cash. Only bring credit cards you plan to use. Check your bank statements regularly during the season to spot suspicious activity. Holiday travel safety tips Avoid aggressive and angry driving . Adjust following distance and speed in snowy or icy conditions. A little eggnog might be delicious during the holidays. So be sure to designate a sober driver or arrange for a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft ahead of time if you plan to drink at holiday gatherings. During the winter months, an earlier sunset means you've got less daylight to work with. Ideally, plan your trip to avoid driving at night. Cold weather takes its toll on car batteries. Double-check to make sure you've got jumper cables in your trunk. You never know when an easy jump-start could save you time and hassle — or when you could use them to help someone else. A winter storm can leave you spending your holiday stuck in a drift or stranded in a blizzard, particularly if you're traveling on unfamiliar roads. So be sure to stock your vehicle with items that might be helpful in case of a problem: thick blankets, extra food and water, coats and jackets, and a flashlight. Source: This week’s safety tips from State Farm St. Louis Department of Public Health Update (copied verbatim from SLDPH) COVID cases on the rise in St. Louis County St. Louis County is seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases. The rolling seven-day average is currently 213 new cases per day. St. Louis County is in the CDC’s high category for COVID transmission levels. The South County area of our region has had the highest number of cases per 100,000 people with 376 cases in the past seven days. While nearly all areas of our region have seen an increase in COVID cases, the Central and Outer North areas have had the highest percent change in the past week. To view additional COVID data, visit our COVID dashboard . Given this recent trend, as well as the rapid increase of flu cases in our region, DPH continues to strongly recommend that residents use the tools available to slow the spread of respiratory viruses: get up to date on vaccines , including boosters and flu shots; wear masks in crowded public indoor places; wash hands regularly, and isolate and get tested if you experience any symptoms of COVID-19. If you feel sick, please stay home and get tested. If you use an at-home test, you can report a positive result online here . COVID-19 vaccinations are offered on weekdays at the John C. Murphy Health Center in Berkeley, the South County Health Center in Sunset Hills, and the North Central Community Health Center in Jennings from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Flu shots are also available at the three health centers from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. No appointments are necessary. Free testing for COVID-19, flu, and RSV is availabl e at John C. Murphy Health Center on Tuesdays and South County Health Center on Thursdays. Testing is also available with your primary care provider or with at - home tests. DISTRICT DATES Dec. 21 Early Release Records Day Dec. 22 through Jan. 2 Winter Break (District Closed) Jan. 3 Professional Development Day (no school for students) Jan. 4 School Resumes Jan. 7 Diversity Recruitment & Networking Fair OBSERVANCES Dec. 18-26 Hanukkah Dec. 25 Christmas Day Dec. 26 - Jan. 01 Kwanzaa QUICK LINKS DISTRICT CALENDARS for 2022-23 and 2023-24 CONSTRUCTION UPDATES Visit the district’s website or Ladue YouTube videos to view construction progress via drone videos provided by our construction partner S. M. Wilson. Stay Connected Stay connected to Ladue Schools and ... Visit our website ( www.ladueschools.net/ ) Like us on Facebook (@ladueschools) Follow us on Twitter (@LadueSchools) Follow us on Instagram (@ladue_schools) See. Serve. Connect Podcast **************** The Ladue Schools Communications Team (Kimberly, Laura, and Ross) produces this publication. Please direct any questions or comments to us: communicationsoffice@ladueschools.net In an emergency, please call or text the Director of Communications Kimberly McKenzie at 314-452-9960
Saturday, Dec 17 2022
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School Start Times Follow-Up
Dear Ladue Schools Community, During the Nov. 21 and Dec. 12 Board of Education meetings, Dr. Amy Zielinski, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, and Dr. Geoff Macy, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance, shared the feedback from students, staff, and family/community engagement. Following a lengthy discussion this past Monday, our Board of Education members voted that school start/end times will remain as is through the 2023-24 school year . The Board of Education indicated they would revisit the new start time discussion in the future. They also asked school administrators to research the feasibility of running a two-tiered bus system, which would allow both secondary schools (high school and middle school) to have a later start time. Thank you to our students, staff, and families for participating in our community feedback sessions and survey. Sincerely, Kimberly G. McKenzie, M.A. Director of Communications cc: Dr. Jim Wipke, Superintendent Dr. Amy Zielinski, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction Dr. Geoff Macy, Assistant Superintendent for Business & Finance
Wednesday, Dec 14 2022
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Monday, Dec 12 2022
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Ladue Schools e-Connect Newsletter — Dec. 9, 2022
In this issue: Upcoming Board of Education Meeting - Dec. 12 Holiday Happiness Deadline is Extended through Dec. 12 School Board Candidate Filing Ends Dec. 27 'Due Bragging Rights See. Serve. Connect. Podcast (20 minutes) Cold Weather Reminder Safety & Security Tips St. Louis County Department of Public Health Upcoming Board of Education Meeting Next week’s Board meeting will be held on Monday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. at the Ladue Horton Watkins High School Multipurpose Room, 1201 S. Warson Road. You can view a live stream of the meeting by visiting https://ladueschools.info/BoardZoom The agenda and additional information can be found on the district’s website under the School Board tab (www.ladueschools.net/schoolboard). Holiday Happiness Extended - Items Due Dec. 12 We still need your help! We have extended the deadline to drop off gifts at buildings until Monday, Dec. 12, in hopes that we can fulfill the last 404 wishes on our lists! You can sign up to fulfill a wish on your school’s SignUp Genius or make a monetary donation to the gift drive. Volunteer shoppers will then use the donations to fulfill wishes. Gifts should be dropped off, unwrapped, at your school by Monday, Dec. 12. Each school’s sign-up page is linked below: Conway Old Bonhomme Reed Spoede (you will need a Membership Toolkit account to access this) FGC Middle School High School For the LECC, please contact your school social worker for information about your Giving Tree. Please contact me, Danielle Green, at 314-983-5339 or dgreen@ladueschools.ne t with questions or if you would like further information on how to make a monetary donation. What is Holiday Happiness? Many of our families experience stress and worry associated with the added financial burden of the holidays. The Holiday Happiness program is designed to fill holiday wishes, wants, and needs for those families so that they, too, can enjoy the holiday season. Ladue School District is teaming up with its Parent Associations to brighten the holiday season for families within our own Ladue School District community through the district‘s annual Holiday Happiness gift drive. Thank you for your support this holiday season! Board Candidate Filing Begins Ends Tuesday, Dec. 27 'Due Bragging Rights LHWHS Students Named to All-State Band and Orchestra Diversity Recruitment & Networking Fair - Jan. 7, 2023 Additional information can be found on the district's website. New Episode of the See. Serve. Connect. Podcast New Episode of the See. Serve. Connect. Podcast! Join Dr. Jim Wipke for a new episode of his See. Serve. Connect. podcast featuring a conversation with two outstanding teachers, Leah Crawford and Mark Biernbaum. The See. Serve. Connect. podcast is available on all major streaming platforms – subscribe today, so you never miss a new episode! Cold Weather Reminder Safety & Security Tips for Remaining Safe During the Holiday Season Ensure your vehicle is prepped for winter; consider having some blankets or even space blankets should you find yourself in need If you’re shopping at night (or during a solar eclipse…), then park in a well-lit area Don’t leave valuables in plain view. If you do, you're just asking to come back to a shattered window Keep a secure grip on your purse or other purchased items Have your car keys in hand before leaving the store IF YOU ARE CONCERNED with any safety issue, contact the local PD or mall security, inform them of the situation, and ask to be escorted to your vehicle. They will help ensure your safe arrival to your car and will often continue to watch you as you leave the lot. St. Louis Department of Public Health Update (copied verbatim from SLDPH) COVID cases on the rise in St. Louis County St. Louis County is seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases. The rolling seven-day average is currently 213 new cases per day. St. Louis County is in the CDC’s high category for COVID transmission levels. The South County area of our region has had the highest number of cases per 100,000 people with 376 cases in the past seven days. While nearly all areas of our region have seen an increase in COVID cases, the Central and Outer North areas have had the highest percent change in the past week. To view additional COVID data, visit our COVID dashboard . Given this recent trend, as well as the rapid increase of flu cases in our region, DPH continues to strongly recommend that residents use the tools available to slow the spread of respiratory viruses: get up to date on vaccines , including boosters and flu shots; wear masks in crowded public indoor places; wash hands regularly, and isolate and get tested if you experience any symptoms of COVID-19. If you feel sick, please stay home and get tested. If you use an at-home test, you can report a positive result online here . COVID-19 vaccinations are offered on weekdays at the John C. Murphy Health Center in Berkeley, the South County Health Center in Sunset Hills, and the North Central Community Health Center in Jennings from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Flu shots are also available at the three health centers from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. No appointments are necessary. Free testing for COVID-19, flu, and RSV is availabl e at John C. Murphy Health Center on Tuesdays and South County Health Center on Thursdays. Testing is also available with your primary care provider or with at - home tests. DISTRICT DATES Dec. 12 Board of Education Meeting at 6 p.m. Holiday Happiness Donations Due Dec. 19-20 Half-Day for High School Students Only (final exams) Dec. 21 Early Release Records Day (all schools) Dec. 22 through Jan. 2 Winter Break (District Closed) Jan. 3 Professional Development Day (no school for students) Jan. 4 School Resumes OBSERVANCES Dec. 18-26 Hanukkah Dec. 25 Christmas Day Dec. 26 - Jan. 01 Kwanzaa QUICK LINKS DISTRICT CALENDARS for 2022-23 and 2023-24 CONSTRUCTION UPDATES Visit the district’s website or Ladue YouTube videos to view construction progress via drone videos provided by our construction partner S. M. Wilson. Stay Connected Stay connected to Ladue Schools and ... Visit our website ( www.ladueschools.net/ ) Like us on Facebook (@ladueschools) Follow us on Twitter (@LadueSchools) Follow us on Instagram (@ladue_schools) **************** The Ladue Schools Communications Team (Kimberly, Laura, and Ross) produces this publication. Please direct any questions or comments to us: communicationsoffice@ladueschools.net In an emergency, please call or text the Director of Communications Kimberly McKenzie at 314-452-9960 [Monday, Dec 12 at 3:57 PM] CORRECTION: The date for next week's Early Release Day was listed incorrectly in Friday's e-Connect as Dec. 20. The schedule for next week is as follows: — Monday, Dec. 19 = Half-Day for High School Only — Tuesday, Dec. 20 = Half-Day for High School Only — Wednesday, Dec. 21 = Early Release Day (for all K-12) Winter Break begins on Thursday, Dec. 22, with students returning on Wednesday, Jan. 4. The district calendar can be found at https://ladueschools.info/calendar
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