In this issue:

8th graders in the news!
Send us pictures of your 8th grader for the newsletter
Help Provide Teacher Conference Meals
Get Your "Boo Basket" Delivered to Your Door
BOO Bash Coming to LMS October 27
Sponsor the BOO Bash
8th Grade Parent Party November 9
Baby Ad in the Yearbook: All the Details
Parent Volunteers Needed for 8th Grade Party May 3
Submit Photos for the End-of-Year Slideshow Throughout the Year
Support LMS Athletes: Cheer on Jr. Rams, Volunteer to Sell Concessions at the Last Jr. Rams Game, Cross Country, Volleyball Team
Pay LMSPA Dues
LMSPA Dues Drawings Winners
LMSPA Sponsor Spotlight: Pretzel Boy's
Volunteer with the LMSPA
Thank You for Supporting the LEF 'Due Run
Ladue Moms Mixer
Stay Connected

8th graders in the news!

8th graders leading the way

This year 8th grade students signed up to take an active role in planning events that will happen throughout their final year at LMS including the car wash and their final party in May. LMSPA is amazed by their leadership abilities and their willingness to serve!

Students Serve Up Concessions at Jr Rams Game

Thank you to the 8th grade LMS students who handed out during the Jr. Rams game on Saturday.

Remember, your student can also volunteer to help at the last game on October 19.This is a great way to get volunteer hours!

Have an 8th Grader Who Has Done Something Worth Recognizing?

We want to give a shout out to 8th graders who are doing amazing things this year! The only requirement is that what they are involved with is a group effort - as we want to be able to mention as many students as possible in the limited number of newsletters we release! Please send your pictures along with a blurb to include to jamipalmerbrinton@gmail.com. Thank you!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Help Volunteer for Teacher Conference Meal Oct. 16

Each year the LMSPA provides dinner for the LMS teachers during parent teacher conferences. This is one way we can help show our gratitude for all our teachers do for our students.

We invite you to sign-up to help to provide soup, salads, bread, dessert and drinks for our teachers potluck dinner on Wednesday, October 16.

Everything You Need to Know About Boo Bash

Purchase one of our fab "boo" lous baskets full of Halloween-themed goodies.

Order by October 18^th on the LMSPA website - $20 a basket.

Baskets will be delivered by LMSPA volunteers and left at your door to surprise your child/children.

Don't worry we'll let parents know so you can capture that special moment with a photo or video.

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!

Tickets are $10/student and $5/sibling.

Time:

2-3:00PM: Set up -- park your car and decorate your trunk during this time (optional)
3-4:30PM: Trunk-or-treating, games, music, and fun!

There are several ways to enjoy this event.

Trunk: We are looking for 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. 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.
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 @ cmueller511@gmail.com if you need assistance.

Click here to register, order pizza, and/or donate funds.

Sponsor the Boo Bash!

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.

Join us Saturday, November 9 for an 8th grade parent party! This adult event will be a great opportunity to mingle with other 8th grade parents. Food and drinks are included in the ticket price - $15/person. All proceeds will go to fund the end-of-year party for all 8th grade students.

Buy your ticket to the parent party today!

Parent Volunteers Needed for 8th Grade Party!

Calling all 8th Grade Parents! We need your help planning an epic 8th Grade End of Year Party on May 3, 2025. Everything from fundraising, party planning, decorations, entertainment, favors, food, games, chaperones and SO much more! Sign up HERE to join a committee to celebrate our 8th graders and make this year one to remember!

Class of 2029 Photos Needed!

8th grade parents: We'd like your help contributing photos for a slideshow that will be used at the 8th grade end of year party on May 3rd. We're looking for good quality photos of 8th Grade LMS kids, together doing anything and everything inside and outside of school (please keep them clean and appropriate). We welcome photos and video clips from elementary school through 8th grade. Our goal is for every LMS 8th grader to be included in this slideshow. We prefer photos that have more than one student, if possible.

Please upload all photos/videos by March 14, 2025 to this Google Drive folder

Contact Cara Kopec at 217-741-6912 if you have questions or issues submitting photos.

Depending on the number of photos submitted, not all photos may be used. We will make the final video slideshow available digitally to all 8th grade families at the end of the school year.

SUPPORT OUR LMS ATHLETES

Cheer on the Jr. Rams Football Teams

Come out and cheer on our Jr. Rams Football teams at their remaining home games held at Ladue Horton Watkins High School:

October 19 - Marquette at LHWHS

Games are open and free to the public.

6th grade games - 11 am

7th grade games - 1 pm

8th grade games - 3 pm

Parent and Student Volunteers Needed for Concessions at Junior Rams Home Games

Have fun with your friends and join us in the concession stand to sell candy, snacks, and drinks while cheering on the Jr. Rams. Students are welcome to volunteer as well.

Volunteers needed for the last home game on October 19: 9:30-11am; 11-12:30 pm; 12:30pm-2pm; 2-3:30pm; 3:30-4:30pm

Proceeds from the concession stand go to benefit the LMSPA.

Cross Country Meets

Three 8th grade students took home 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishes in the first cross country meet of the year. Congratulations to Josi, Kate and Chariya!

Support the LMS Cross Country team at the next home meet:

October 24: - Home at LMS: 4:10 Boys, 4:40 Girls

Volleyball Games

October 23@ 4 pm then 5 pm vs Clayton-Wydown (HOME)

October 29 @ 4pm then 5pm vs MICDS (AWAY)

October 30 @ 4 pm then 5pm vs Pattonville Heights (AWAY)

LMSPA UPDATES

LMSPA Dues

Please consider contributing to our annual dues campaign. Voluntary dues help us support the students, teachers, and staff at LMS in so many ways.

Field trips for all grades

Grade-level parties and special events like the Boo-Bash

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

Teacher Grants

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.

Dues Drawing Winners

Congratulations to the following families who have won a Halloween-themed gift bag of goodies including one of our limited edition Ladue water bottles: The Kulinsky, Loeb, Wang/Ran, and Wroth Families!

Thank you to EVERYONE for making a contribution to the annual dues campaign so far this year.

Don't forget you can still make your dues contribution online at the LMSPA website.

Next week will be launching another special prize so check back in the newsletter for details.

The LMSPA is excited to feature this week's local business partner, Pretzel Boy's. They mix their dough from scratch, hand-twist and design it, and bake pretzels fresh throughout the day! You'll love tasting the freshness in every bite. Stop by for a twisted experience at one of their four locations including our favorite in Des Peres at 11750 Manchester Road.

Volunteer with LMSPA for the 2024-25 school year

Are you interested in volunteering with LMPSA this school year? We would love to have you help plan the 8th grade party, help with fundraising, get involved with our community events, and so much more!

Click here learn more about volunteer positions this year.

8th Grade VP - Lizzie Berman and Erica Stokes

8th Grade Party Representatives - Cara Kopec and Cheryl Burnham

Contact LMSPA President Nannette Bell if you have additional questions at nannette@orange-tent.com.

Thank You For Supporting the LEF 'Due Run

Thank you LMS for all who turned out to support the Ladue Education Foundation at the 'Due Run to make it a huge success! We had a fun morning of fitness and fellowship! Thanks to our 456 participants and 29 sponsors, the 'Due Run raised $19,000, which furthers the LEF's mission to go above and beyond for ALL students! Monies raised will help support teacher grants at Ladue schools, like the sound system for the LMS Theatre Program and the robotics program expansion at LMS. Thanks for your support and we hope to see you at next year's 'Due Run!