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Ladue Schools e-Connect Newsletter — Dec. 8, 2023
In this issue: 1. Happy Hanukkah! 2. Board Candidate Filing | Dec. 5 - 26 for April 2, 2024 Election 3. SSD Board Candidate Filing 4. Upcoming Board of Education Meeting | Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. 5. Holiday Happiness Gift Drive Sign-ups - Deadline Extended to Monday, Dec. 11 6. Student Standouts 7. SAVE THE DATE: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Conway Gymnasium to Dec. 19 at 1 p.m. 8. Kindergarten Screenings & Registration Begin Jan. 8 9. Diversity Recruitment & Networking Fair | Jan. 6 10. SAVE THE DATE: Parents as Teachers Story Time Event | Jan. 18 11. SAVE THE DATE: Annual Community Chili Supper | Jan. 26 at 5 p.m. | LHWHS 12. Ladue Swim Club Winter Schedule and Sign-up Information 13. IMPORTANT: Inclement Weather/School Closing and Early Dismissal Procedures Info 14. Send an e-card to a Ladue Schools teacher or staff member Board Candidate Filing Continues through Dec. 26 at 5 p.m. The Ladue School District encourages qualified persons interested in running for a position on the school board to file to be a candidate in the April 2, 2024, election. Two Ladue Schools Board of Education director positions are available; each director will serve a three-year term. Interested persons may file at the Ladue School District Administration Center, 9703 Conway Road, Saint Louis, MO 63124. Missouri Statute establishes filing times and dates for Board of Education candidates. Filing began Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, at 8 a.m. and will continue during the district’s regular business hours, which are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except for the first and last day of filing and Dec. 20, 2023, when the office closes at 2 p.m. Filing will not occur on days that the school district’s administrative offices are closed due to inclement weather, holidays, or breaks. *The Administration Center will be closed for Winter Break from Dec. 21, 2023, through Jan. 3, 2024. The Administration Center will open on Dec. 26, 2023, from 3 to 5 p.m. Filing will end on Dec. 26, 2023, at 5 p.m. Special School District Board Candidate Filing (one open seat representing Ladue Schools) Special School District opened candidate filing for a Board of Education seat representing Ladue Schools on Dec. 5. The open seat is for a three-year term beginning in March 2024. SSD Board members are elected by SSD’s Governing Council. The Governing Council is comprised of one Board of Education member from each of the 22 partner school districts in St. Louis County. Interested parties can learn more about the filing process, important deadlines, and responsibilities on SSD’s website: www.ssdmo.org/boardelection . Upcoming Board of Education Meeting | Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. The next Board meeting will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 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 ). If you wish to add items to future agendas, please contact us at input@ladueschools.net . Your Help is Needed for the Holiday Happiness Program We still need your help! We have extended the deadline to drop off gifts at buildings until Monday, Dec. 11, hoping we can fulfill the last 481 wishes on our lists! All gifts should be dropped off, unwrapped, at your school on Monday, Dec. 11 . Thank you in advance! 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. Each school’s sign-up page is linked below: Conway Old Bonhomme Reed Spoede FGC Middle School High School LECC (please contact Danielle Green) Please contact me, Danielle Green, at 314-983-5339 or dgreen@ladueschools.net 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! Danielle Green District Social Worker ontact Danielle Green) Student Standouts Catalyst program now open for registration . Prop L Ribbon Cutting Kindergarten Screenings & Registration Begin Jan. 8 Congratulations! If your child will be 5 years old before Aug. 1, 2024, it’s time to register for kindergarten in the Ladue School District for the 2024-25 school year! Thank you for choosing Ladue! Diversity Recruitment & Networking Fair | Jan. 6 View the sign-up form to learn more and choose your preferred time slot SAVE THE DATE: Ladue Parents as Teachers Story Time | Jan. 18 SAVE THE DATE: Annual Community Chili Supper Friday, Jan. 26, 2024 5 to 7 p.m. Ladue Horton Watkins High School (Cafeteria) 1201 S. Warson Road | Saint Louis, MO 63124 Sign-up information is coming next week! Ladue Swim Club Winter Schedule and Sign-Up Information Click the image below or scan the QR code to sign up! IMPORTANT: Inclement Weather Info As the winter season approaches, to help our families prepare for their children's care in the event of inclement weather, we've designed a quick communications process to help guide you. Please take time in advance to plan for your child(ren)'s care when schools are closed or have an early dismissal. U nplanned school closings are usually related to inclement weather but can occur for many other reasons, such as power failures or flooding. The information below outlines how the Ladue School District makes decisions and its notification methods for school closings or early dismissals . Send an e-Card Use this link to show your appreciation to a teacher or staff member. DISTRICT DATES December 13 Board of Education Meeting 6 p.m. December 19 Conway Gymnasium Ribbon Cutting Event at 1 p.m. December 20 Early Release Day December 21-January 2 Winter Break (District Closed) January 3 Teacher Work Day (no school for students) January 4 School Resumes January 6 Diversity Recruitment & Networking Fair January 8 Kindergarten Screenings & Registration Begin January 12 Professional Development Day (No School for Students) January 15 Martin Luther King Jr. Day (District Closed) January 18 Parents as Teachers Pajama Story Time at Old Bonhomme January 26 Annual Community Chili Supper 5 p.m. at LHWHS Cafeteria OBSERVANCES December 7-15 Hanukkah QUICK LINKS District Academic Calendar "Link" Community Newsletter (Fall Edition) The Ladue Schools Communications Office produces this publication. Please direct any comments to: communicationsoffice@ladueschools.net or i f you have an urgent request or need clarification about an item listed in this publication, please call Kimberly McKenzie, Director of Communications at 314.983.5325.
Friday, Dec 08 2023
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Deadline Extended: Holiday Happiness Continues throu...
Good afternoon, Ladue Schools families and staff, We still need your help! We have extended the deadline to drop off gifts at buildings until Monday, Dec. 11, in hopes that we can fulfill the last 481 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. Each school’s sign-up page is linked below: Conway Old Bonhomme Reed Spoede FGC Middle School High School LECC (please contact Danielle Green) Please contact me, Danielle Green, at 314-983-5339 or dgreen@ladueschools.net 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! Danielle Green District Social Worker
Friday, Dec 08 2023
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Ladue Schools e-Connect Newsletter — Dec. 1, 2023
In this issue: 1. Board Candidate Filing Begins Dec. 5 at 8 a.m. 2. Notice of State Board of Education Meeting 3. Student Standouts 4. Holiday Happiness Gift Drive Sign-ups 5. SAVE THE DATE: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Conway Gymnasium to Dec. 19 at 1 p.m. 6. Kindergarten Screenings & Registration Begin Jan. 8 7. Diversity Recruitment & Networking Fair | Jan. 6 8. IMPORTANT: Inclement Weather/School Closing and Early Dismissal Procedures Info 9. LECC Parents as Teachers Story Time Event | Jan. 18 10. Send an e-card to a Ladue Schools teacher or staff member Board Candidate Filing Begins Dec. 5 at 8 a.m. The Ladue School District encourages qualified persons interested in running for a position on the school board to file to be a candidate in the April 2, 2024, election. Two Ladue Schools Board of Education director positions are available; each director will serve a three-year term. Interested persons may file at the Ladue School District Administration Center, 9703 Conway Road, Saint Louis, MO 63124. Missouri Statute establishes filing times and dates for Board of Education candidates. Filing will begin on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, at 8 a.m. and will continue during the district’s regular business hours, which are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except for the first and last day of filing and Dec. 20, 2023, when the office closes at 2 p.m. Filing will not occur on days that the school district’s administrative offices are closed due to inclement weather, holidays, and breaks.* *The Administration Center will be closed for Winter Break from Dec. 21, 2023, through Jan. 3, 2024. The Administration Center will open on Dec. 26, 2023, from 3 to 5 p.m. Filing will end on Dec. 26, 2023, at 5 p.m. Notice of State Board of Education Meeting The State Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, December 5, at 8:30 a.m. at the Jefferson State Office Building in Jefferson City. The meeting is open for the public to attend in person. Listen to the live meeting audio and click the link to access the meeting agenda when available. Student Standouts LEGO event brings Ladue Schools students together. Holiday Happiness December can sometimes bring joy and happiness and even stress and worry. To help ease the burden that may accompany this time of year, we have established the Holiday Happiness program designed to fill the needs and wishes of these families. Ladue School District is teaming up with its Parent Associations to brighten the holiday season for our families through the district‘s annual Holiday Happiness gift drive. You can sign up to fulfill a wish on your school’s SignUp Genius. Please contact me at 314-983-5339 or dgreen@ladueschools.net with questions or if you would like to make a monetary donation to the Holiday Happiness program. Volunteer shoppers will use the contributions to fulfill wishes. Gifts should be dropped off, unwrapped, at your school by Friday, Dec. 8 . Each school’s sign-up page is linked below: Conway FGC LHWHS LMS Old Bonhomme Reed Spoede LECC, please contact: Holiday Happiness - contact Danielle Green at dgreen@ladueschools.net Giving Tree - contact Erin Capoccia at ecapoccia@ladueschools.net Thank you in advance for your generosity in helping to make this season a little brighter! Regards, Danielle Green, MSW, LCSW District Social Worker SAVE THE DATE Kindergarten Screenings & Registration Begin Jan. 8 Congratulations! If your child will be 5 years old before Aug. 1, 2024, it’s time to register for kindergarten in the Ladue School District for the 2024-25 school year! Thank you for choosing Ladue! Diversity Recruitment & Networking Fair | Jan. 6 View the sign-up form to learn more and choose your preferred time slot IMPORTANT: Inclement Weather Info As the winter season approaches, to help our families prepare for their children's care in the event of inclement weather, we've designed a quick communications process to help guide you. Please take time in advance to plan for your child(ren)'s care when schools are closed or have an early dismissal. U nplanned school closings are usually related to inclement weather but can occur for many other reasons, such as power failures or flooding. The information below outlines how the Ladue School District makes decisions and its notification methods for school closings or early dismissals . Parents as Teachers Story Time | Jan. 18 Send an e-Card Use this link to show your appreciation to a teacher or staff member. DISTRICT DATES December 5 Board Candidate Filing Begins December 13 Board of Education Meeting December 19 Conway Gymnasium Ribbon Cutting Event at 1 p.m. December 20 Early Release Day December 21-January 2 Winter Break (District Closed) January 3 Teacher Work Day (no school for students) January 4 School Resumes January 8 Kindergarten Screenings & Registration Begin EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DATES December 2 National Special Education Day QUICK LINKS District Academic Calendar "Link" Community Newsletter (Fall Edition) The Ladue Schools Communications Office produces this publication. Please direct any comments to: communicationsoffice@ladueschools.net or i f you have an urgent request or need clarification about an item listed in this publication, please call Kimberly McKenzie, Director of Communications at 314.983.5325.
Friday, Dec 01 2023
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Board of Education Meeting Tonight (Nov. 29) at 6 p.m.
Access the meeting via Zoom at https://ladueschools.info/BoardZoom . Find out more about the Ladue Schools Board of Education at https://www.ladueschools.net/school-board .
Wednesday, Nov 29 2023
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Three reasons we are thankful... Our Students Our Staff Our Ladue Schools Families and Community
Monday, Nov 20 2023
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Ladue Schools e-Connect Newsletter — Nov. 17, 2023
In this issue: 1. Parent University Recap 2. Upcoming Board of Education Meeting | Wednesday, Nov. 29 3. Student Standouts 4. Kindergarten Screenings & Registration Begin Jan. 8 5. SAVE THE DATE: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Conway Gymnasium on Dec. 19 at 1 p.m. 6. IMPORTANT: Inclement Weather/School Closing and Early Dismissal Procedures Info 7. Send an e-card to a Ladue Schools teacher or staff member Parent University Recap Thank you to the more than 270 individuals who attended the Ladue School District Parent University on Nov. 15, hosted by our Student and Community Services Department! A special thanks to Julie Smith, Webster University, and Richard Culatta, CEO of ISTE / ASCD, our keynote speakers, and to all of our expert presenters for sharing valuable information with our families. We invite you to share your feedback to help us plan for future Parent University programs. Student Standouts Our Boys Varsity Soccer Team is headed to the Class 3 State Semifinals at 1:30 p.m. today. This is the second time in three years that our Boys Soccer Team will take part in this competition. Go RAMS!! ! Upcoming Board of Education Meeting Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. The next Board meeting will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 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 ). If you wish to add items to future agendas, please contact us at input@ladueschools.net . Kindergarten Screenings & Registration Begin Jan. 8 Congratulations! If your child will be 5 years old before Aug. 1, 2024, it’s time to register for kindergarten in the Ladue School District for the 2024-25 school year! Thank you for choosing Ladue! SAVE THE DATE IMPORTANT: Inclement Weather Info As the winter season approaches, to help our families prepare for their children's care in the event of inclement weather, we've designed a quick communications process to help guide you. Please take time in advance to plan for your child(ren)'s care when schools are closed or have an early dismissal. U nplanned school closings are usually related to inclement weather but can occur for many other reasons, such as power failures or flooding. The information below outlines how the Ladue School District makes decisions and its notification methods for school closings or early dismissals . Send an e-Card Use this link to show your appreciation to a teacher or staff member. DISTRICT DATES November 22-24 Thanksgiving Break November 29 Board of Education Meeting 6 p.m. QUICK LINKS District Academic Calendar "Link" Community Newsletter (Fall Edition) The Ladue Schools Communications Office produces this publication. Please direct any comments to: communicationsoffice@ladueschools.net or i f you have an urgent request or need clarification about an item listed in this publication, please call Kimberly McKenzie, Director of Communications at 314.983.5325.
Friday, Nov 17 2023
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LHWHS Boys Varsity Soccer Advancing to State Semifin...
The LHWHS boys varsity soccer team is heading to the state semifinals for the second time in three years! Ladue Horton Watkins High School vs. Springfield Catholic on Friday, Nov. 17, at 1:30 p.m. at World Wide Technology Soccer Park 1 Soccer Park Road | Fenton, MO 63026 LET'S GO RAMS! PLACE YOUR APPAREL ORDER Order your state soccer apparel ! The deadline to order is 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 15. All items ordered MUST be picked up Thursday, Nov. 16, between 4-6 p.m. in the Nielson Gym Lobby. Orders will NOT be available for pickup on Friday! Additional information about Friday's game provided by MSHSAA: PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE Tickets are $10 and MUST be purchased online . LIVE STREAM LINK * *The game can be streamed live for a fee on the MSHSAA website at https://www.mshsaa.tv/ Contact MSHSSA if you experience issues or have questions regarding the live stream. Email: email@mshsaa.org or Phone: (573) 875-4880 [Tuesday, Nov 14 at 8:31 AM] Purchase tickets for Friday's game at https://www.mshsaa.org/Tickets.aspx
Monday, Nov 13 2023
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Ladue Schools e-Connect Newsletter — Nov. 10, 2023
In this issue: 1. Thank You, Veterans, for Your Service 2. Happy Diwali 3. Sign Up Today for Next Week's Parent University (Nov. 15 at 5:30 p.m. ) 4. Student Standouts 5. Holiday Happiness Participant Requests Ends Today 6. IMPORTANT: Inclement Weather/School Closing and Early Dismissal Procedures Info 7. National American Education Week | Nov. 13-17 8. Student & Community Services: Community Offerings and Youth Sport Partnerships Olivette Basketball League Sign-Ups View an album of some of our schools' celebrations. Sign Up Today for Parent University Relevant Workshops for Parents/Community Members Wednesday, Nov. 15 | 5:30 p.m. | Multipurpose Room | Ladue Horton Watkins High School click here or the image below to register to attend Student Standouts L adue Takes Top Two Spots in Robotics Tournament Twenty-one LHWHS Musicians Named to Honors Ensembles Five Students Selected for Regional Honor Choir LMS Students Score Well at Math League Competition Three High School Publications Named Top 10 in the Nation Ladue Takes Top Two Spots in Robotics Tournament Senior Wins SLSO Concerto Competition Holiday Happiness Deadline is Today, Nov. 10 November and December bring joy and happiness and sometimes stress and worry. To help ease the burden that may accompany this time of year, we have established the Holiday Happiness program designed to fill wishes, wants, and needs. Participation in this program will be kept confidential and shared only with your child's school counselor and Danielle Green, the Ladue School District Social Worker. If you are in need of additional support, please contact District Social Worker Danielle Green at dgreen@ladueschools.ne t . Please submit your information to the Google form by Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 . Thank you for allowing us to help your holidays be bright. If you would like to contribute/help fulfill wishes, please be on the lookout for a signup genius that will be emailed out the week of Nov. 17. IMPORTANT: Inclement Weather Info As the winter season approaches, to help our families prepare for their children's care in the event of inclement weather, we've designed a quick communications process to help guide you. Please take time in advance to plan for your child(ren)'s care when schools are closed or have an early dismissal. U nplanned school closings are usually related to inclement weather but can occur for many other reasons, such as power failures or flooding. The information below outlines how the Ladue School District makes decisions and its notification methods for school closings or early dismissals . National American Education Week | Nov. 13-17 Use this link to show your appreciation to a teacher or staff member in honor of American Education Week (Nov. 13-17). Community Offerings and Partnerships Olivette Youth Basketball Offerings — Registration is Now Open Visit olivetteparksandrec.com for more information DISTRICT DATES November 15 Parent University | 5:30 p.m. November 22-24 Thanksgiving Break November 29 Board of Education Meeting 6 p.m. EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION DAYS Nov. 13-17: American Education Week Nov. 15: Education Support Professionals Day Nov. 17: Substitute Educators Day QUICK LINKS District Academic Calendar "Link" Community Newsletter (Fall Edition) The Ladue Schools Communications Office produces this publication. Please direct any comments to: communicationsoffice@ladueschools.net or i f you have an urgent request or need clarification about an item listed in this publication, please call Kimberly McKenzie, Director of Communications at 314.983.5325.
Friday, Nov 10 2023
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REMINDER: Holiday Happiness Closes Tomorrow
Dear Ladue Schools families and staff, November and December bring joy and happiness and sometimes stress and worry. To help ease the burden that may accompany this time of year, we have established the Holiday Happiness program designed to fill wishes, wants, and needs. Participation in this program will be kept confidential and shared only with your child's school counselor and Danielle Green, the Ladue School District Social Worker. If you need additional support, please contact District Social Worker Danielle Green at dgreen@ladueschools.net . Please submit your information to the Google form by Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 . Thank you for allowing us to help your holidays be bright. If you would like to contribute/help fulfill wishes, please be on the lookout for a signup genius that will be emailed out the week of Nov. 17. Sincerely, Danielle Green District Social Worker
Thursday, Nov 09 2023
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Board of Education Meeting Tonight (Nov. 8) at 6 p.m.
Access the meeting via Zoom at https://ladueschools.info/BoardZoom . Find out more about the Ladue Schools Board of Education at https://www.ladueschools.net/school-board .
Wednesday, Nov 08 2023