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October 25, 2013

Good morning. We have just concluded a pretty busy week – Parent Conferences, Red Ribbon week activities and Book Fair.  I was reviewing this in my head last night while driving home.  The successful completion of such a week is a direct result of contributions and efforts by numerous people on our staff who work behind “the scenes.” I would like to take a moment to recognize our entire staff (teachers, custodians, office staff, counselors, TAs and admins) for their contributions and support.  In particular, I wanted you to be aware of the following folks who took the lead on each: ·           Dr. Tiffany Taylor-Johnson (Associate Principal), Mary LoBosco (AP Secretary) and Joe Kleine (Technology Teacher) – Parent Conferences. ·           Narcisse Laidlaw (Librarian) and Ann Mohrmann (Library Secretary) – Book Fair. ·           Beth Mothersbaugh, Janey Worthington and Roger Scherck (Counselors) – Red Ribbon Week. I am blessed to be surrounded by

Parent Conference corrections/update

Good morning.  I hope you had a great weekend. In an effort to clear up any possible confusion I might have caused in yesterday's Update, the following schedule will be followed for this week's Parent Conferences.  Please use the times listed below for your reference. Wednesday, October 23 This will be a regular/full day for students.  Conferences begin at 3:50 pm. Core Team teachers will have their dinner break from 4:30 to 5:10 pm. Elective/Explo/Off Team teachers will have their dinner break from 5:10 to 5:50 pm. Conference will end for ALL teachers at 7:30 pm.  Families with Core Team appointments at 6:50 and 7:10 pm should plan on meeting with Elective/Explo/Off Team teachers BEFORE their team appointment. Thursday, October 24 This will be an Early Release day for students, at 12:40 pm.  Conferences begin at 1:20 pm. Core Team teachers will have their dinner break from 4:20 to 5:00 pm. Elective/Explo/Off Team teachers will have their dinner break f

October 20, 2013

Sorry for not getting this out on Friday afternoon.  I intended on doing so yesterday, but got involved in family activities.  I hope you have enjoyed the wonderful weather this weekend. Upcoming Calendar Events: 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 Tuesday, October 29 7 th Grade Party, LMS Cafeteria and Gym – 3:10 to 4:10 p.m. Wednesday, October 30 7 th Grade Parent/Chaperone meeting re: Kansas City Trip (6:00 – 7:00 p.m., LMS Cafeteria) Thursday, October 31 Halloween 6 th Grade Party 3:10 to 4:10, LMS Cafeteria Friday, November 1 LMS Fall Play, LHWHS Black Box Theater – 4:30 p.m. LMS Fall

October 11, 2013

Good afternoon: I am looking out my office window at a glorious afternoon.  I hope you have the chance to enjoy the great weather today at some point. The week, although busy with Picture Re-Takes, Fundraiser assemblies, and the end of the Quarter, went pretty well.  We did have a bat in our Gym on Wednesday morning right before re-takes were to begin on the Stage.  Our staff did a great job of 1) re-routing arriving students to other locations, 2) sealing the Gym, and 3) contacting Animal Control.  I am pleased to announce that the bat left LMS in good shape.  Picture re-takes were delayed for only a short amount of time.  Administrator classes don’t often include a chapter on bats, so the best one can do in these situations is “wing” it . . . . I am truly sorry about that. Upcoming Calendar Events: Tuesday, October 15 Ladue Education Foundation Breakfast, Frontenac Hilton – 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 16 Fundraiser Turn In day 1 (all lunches) Mon