In This Newsletter:

Dues Donation
LMSPA September Drawing
8th Grade Car Wash Fundraiser
Shopping with a Purpose
'Due Run 4 Education
Volunteer Opportunities
Boo Bash
Game Drive for Partners Club
Local Business Shout-Outs

We are asking every LMS family to consider contributing to our annual dues campaign. Good news! You are already a member of our LMS Parent Association. Voluntary dues help us support the students, teachers, and staff at the middle school in so many ways. Here's just a few examples:

Student enrichment activities like 6^th grade camp and field trips across all grades

6th, 7th, and 8th grade-level parties and special events like the Boo-Bash

Extra-curricular clubs and competitions including Ski Club, Science Olympiad, Math Team

Grants to teachers for school speakers like the math comic artist, Jerry DeCaire

Teacher/staff appreciation throughout the year including conference meals, appreciation days, and coffee in the lounge

Membership toolkit platform that makes our LMSPA directory and weekly communications possible

While it costs around $75 per student each year to make this happen, we ask that you contribute whatever is possible. Any amount helps to make a difference for our school! Just click the link above or send a check payable to LMSPA to the school.

LMSPA September Drawing

Feeling lucky? Time to enter our LMSPA September drawing. Every family that has contributed dues in any amount this school year will automatically be entered to win. Five lucky winners will receive a Ladue Middle School stainless steel water bottle.

Donate online by September 15^th to enter.

The LMSPA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, and donations are tax-deductible and eligible for most corporate matching gift programs.

8th Grade Car Wash Fundraiser

Come to 8th Grade Car Wash at LMS on Saturday, September 14th from 10am-2pm

Calling all 8th Graders!

Signup Link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4CAFAC2BA7FDC16-50930540-8thgrade

Calling all 8th graders! Volunteers are still needed to work the 8th Grade Car Wash at LMS on Saturday, September 14 from 10am-2pm. Join us in raising funds for your end-of-year 8th grade party, while having a blast with your friends as you scrub, spray and shine cars to perfection!

Parents & Caregivers - We need your help, too. Please sign up for a shift here.

LMS Community

Make sure to swing by LMS between 10am-2pm on Saturday, September 14 to support the 8th Grade Car Wash! Bring Cash or Venmo. Donations only!

Can't make it to the Car Wash? Please consider donating here.

Raise money while shopping!

Did you know that you can support the LMSPA while shopping for things that you need for your family, home, and office?

And it does not cost you anything extra???

#1 Raise Right - Here's how you can help LMSPA while purchasing gift cards or shopping online

Enrollment Code D6554D7C53498

Learn more by clicking HERE or the QR code below.

#2 Office Depot - Here's how you can help LMS while shopping for office and school supplies

Simply make a purchase of qualifying supplies, provide your school's ID at

checkout (in store and online) and your designated school will receive 5% back in credits for FREE supplies!

It's a small act that can make a huge difference. Learn more by clicking HERE.

LADUE MIDDLE SCHOOL. ID: 70057671

We need your help!

We have an exciting year with a lot of activities geared towards supporting our students and teacher. We can't do it alone! Sign-up HERE to find out how you can support LMSPA.

LMS Boo Bash

Join us for Boo Bash on Sunday, October 27, at the LMS parking lot!

All students are invited to dress up (optional) and trunk-or-treat throughout the parking lot. Parents must stay on the premises to ensure a safe and fun event for all. Siblings are welcome to attend. We will also have a DJ, games, prizes, cupcakes, and awards for best trunk decor and costumes!

Time:

2-3:00PM: Set up -- park your car and decorate your trunk during this time (optional)

3-4:30 PM: Trunk-or-treating, games, music, and fun!

We are in need of 50 volunteers to decorate their car trunks, and bring and pass out candy. If you are volunteering to provide a Trunk, please enter code TRUNK at checkout for free registration! You must still complete the checkout process to register.

There are several ways to enjoy this event.

Trunk: If you volunteer to decorate your trunk and pass out candy you and your family will be able to signup for free. You must bring the candy that you will pass out. Please enter code TRUNK at checkout for free registration. You must still complete the checkout process to register.
Treat: You may attend the event and choose to only trick-or-treat for candy, enjoy the games, and hang out with our Middle School Community. Parent supervision is required.
Pizza: LMSPA will pre-order pizzas to be delivered ready for you to enjoy during the event. Each large pizza is $12 (cheese and pepperoni options only).
Donate candy or $$: If you would like to donate candy, please drop off at the LMS office labeled Boo Bash. If you would like to donate money to purchase additional candy, please do so online.

Financial Aid: If your family would like financial assistance, please enter code HALLOWEEN at checkout to register for free.

IMPORTANT FOR ALL FAMILIES: Please make sure you complete checkout and receive a confirmation email. Please contact Caroline Hall if you need assistance.

Click HERE to register, order pizza, and/or donate funds!

Looking to get some great PR for your local business? We are looking for more sponsors for the Boo Bash event on Sunday, October 27.

$100 to sponsor a Halloween-themed game with only your name and logo at that station (hoping for 10 game stations at the event )
$250 to exclusively sponsor one of our other fun areas with your name and logo (pumpkin decorating, crafts table, caramel apple making, etc.)
$350 to sponsor the DJ for the event (only one lucky business or family gets this exclusive chance)
$500 to be one of our event sponsors with your name and logo prominently displayed at the event (top placement on signs and PR materials)

It's your chance to promote your support of the LMSPA at this fun event attended by students, parents and teachers.

Please contact LMSPA fundraising chair Trish Saleeby for sponsorship information at saleebyp@hotmail.com.

Jars by Fabio Viviani

The LMSPA is proud to recognize its first local business partner, Jars by Fabio Viviani, which features an elaborate assortment of classic desserts from around the world in a single-serve JAR. Please visit them at their convenient location at 8853 Ladue Road. Special thanks to Monica Crooks, Director of Operations and Catering, for her support.

Update your MTK information to stay in the know!

This is the best way we can connect with you, and you can process all sorts of things for LMSPA your student may be involved with this year. For more questions this year about Membership Toolkit, please connect with Rose Fletcher.