August 6, 2013
Good
afternoon and Happy Friday:
I am not sure if you have noticed this,
but for some reason, this four-day week has seemed long. The kids and teachers/staff are still doing
well, but this old man is dragging right now.
Some items below are repeats, while others
are new additions. As always, please
excuse any omissions or mistakes.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Fall Parent Conferences are scheduled for
October 23 and 24. If you have not done
so already, you may be able to sign up for open time slots through our LMS
website at http://www.ladue.k12.mo.us/lms/
To LMS
Families from the LMSPA,
We have 2 important
messages for you regarding Buzz Book and grade level parent parties.
#1 - New Buzz Book entries and updates were due by the end
of day today, August 30th. We are extending the deadline
until Monday, September 2nd. After that time, any additions or
changes made will NOT be included in the paper Buzz Book!
DUE by Monday, September 2nd - LMSPA Buzz Book updates and
informational email blast request:
Do you want your
child to be listed in the LMSPA online and paper Buzz Book (online student
directory) and/or receive communications from the LMSPA throughout the year?
IF YES and you haven't done so already, please click on the
following link to go to the LMSPA website Buzz Book page.
Once there, do the following:
Choose option 1, if
you are new to LMS, and need to set up information about your family and child.
Choose option 2, if
you had a child at LMS and entered buzz book information last year or if you
have already completed option 1 and would like to go back in and review your
entry. If you have forgotten your password, use option 3!
PLEASE REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING:
* If you want your
information published in the Buzz Book, you must click the appropriate check
boxes at the bottom of the page.
* If you want to
receive LMSPA informational emails, you must click the appropriate check box at
the bottom of the page.
CHECK YOUR RECORD - IMPORTANT
After you have
created or updated your information, please go back in using Option 2 and view
your family's information to make sure it is accurate. If you would like
to notate to whom a cell phone number belongs, you can put a name in
parenthesis after the appropriate cell number.
After September 2nd,
any changes made to the online Buzz Book will NOT be included in the paper Buzz
Book!
**DISCLAIMER**
The LMSPA reserves
the right to modify the data for publishing purposes in the paper version of
the Buzz Book in order to accommodate page size constraints.
#2 - Mark your calendars for the upcoming grade level
parent parties.
6th Grade Parent Party - Friday, September 27th.
Hosted by Rich
and Julie Lane - Time to be announced.
7th Grade Parent Party - Saturday, September 21st.
Hosted by Mark
and Jodi Blucher - Time to be announced.
8th Grade Parent Party - Date and time to be announced
Hosted by John
and Jill Farmer
Please watch for more
communications with addresses, start times and items to bring.
School
Picture Re-Takes
If for some reason your child is absent last
Wednesday, we will have a Re-Take Day on Wednesday, October 9. Should you need another order form, there are
extras in the Welcome Center Office.
If you have questions,
concerns or special requests, please direct them to Wagner Portrait Groups at
314-567-5900.
Bus Passes
As previously communicated, please be
aware that we cannot issue bus passes for the following buses until further
notice: L3, L5, L7, L9, L16, L17, and
L20.
Early Release
Day
Our first Early Release Day of the year
will be next Friday, September 13, at 12:40 p.m. Please be aware that, in the past, large
numbers of students walk to local businesses on these days. On such occasions, behaviors have not always
been stellar. I am not assuming that
problems will occur with this year’s students, but just wanted you to be aware.
Bus Behaviors
I also want you to be aware that we are in
the process of addressing some negative bus behaviors that have come to our
attention recently. Specifically, we are
targeting inappropriate language, throwing items on/out of the bus, and the
“saving” of seats based upon grade level (i.e. the 8th graders
reserving portions of a bus).
We have reviewed our expectations over
morning announcements and followed up with specific discussions during
classes. I would greatly appreciate you reinforcing
with your children, if they ride a bus to/from school, that we want everyone to
have a safe, positive experience.
Actions that are detrimental to a safe bus ride will be addressed
through our discipline policy and may, if deemed appropriate, result in
suspension from the bus for a period of time.
Your help in this would be valuable.
Upcoming Calendar Events:
Monday,
September 9 through Thursday, September 12
Discovery
Education Testing; Block Schedule
Friday,
September 13
Early
Release Day – 12:40 p.m.
Friday,
September 20
7th
Grade Kansas City Trip packets due to Social Studies teachers
Monday,
September 30 through Wednesday, October 2
6th
Grade Camp – Session 1
Wednesday,
October 2 through Friday, October 4
6th
Grade Camp – Session 2
Kansas City Parent meeting - October 30 6pm
Wednesday, October 9
Picture Re-Take Day
Thursday, October 10
Fundraiser Kick Off Assemblies
Friday, October 11
Early
Release Day – 12:40 p.m.
End
of Quarter 1
Fundraiser
Post Card turn in (all lunches)
Wednesday,
October 16
Fundraiser
Turn In day 1 (all lunches)
Monday,
October 21
Scholastic
Book Fair (in the Library, all week)
Wednesday,
October 23
Fundraiser
Turn In day 2 (all lunches)
Red
Ribbon Week (through October 31)
Parent
Conferences 3:50 – 7:40 p.m.
Thursday,
October 24
Early
Release Day – 12:40 p.m.
Parent
Conferences 1:00 – 6:40 p.m.
Friday,
October 25
No
School
Monday,
October 28
Fundraiser
late order turn in
Wednesday,
October 30
7th
Grade Parent/Chaperone meeting re: Kansas City Trip (6:00 – 7:00 p.m., LMS
Cafeteria)
Thursday,
October 31
6th
Grade Party 3:10 to 4:10, LMS Cafeteria
I
hope you have a great weekend.
Greg
