In this issue:

8th graders in the news!
Check out the Class of 2028 gift: On Display Now at LMS
Send us pictures of your 8th grader for the newsletter
Boo Bash is This Sunday!
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
Help Us Help the Homeless Animals at the Humane Society
Support LMS Athletes: Volleyball Team
Pay LMSPA Dues
New LMSPA Dues Drawing
LMSPA Sponsor Spotlight: MOD Pizza
Volunteer with the LMSPA
Stay Connected

8th graders in the news!

8th grade fall sports wrap up

8th grade fall sports are finishing up!

The LMS cross country team held their last home meet Thursday and the girls volleyball team held their last home game on Wednesday. There are a few more away events next week.

Congratulations to all the LMS athletes on a great season! And, a HUGE thanks to the coaches and support staff for all they do for our LMS 8th grade sports!

Students Finish Volunteer Work at Jr Rams Concessions Stand

Thank you to ALL of the 8th grade LMS students (as well as other LMS students) and especially parents who volunteered at the Jr Rams concessions stand this year.

This was a great way to get volunteer hours! Make sure you get your certificate!

Thanks to LAST year's 8th grade class: Class of 2028 gift now on display at LMS!

Check out the new look in the LMS Loft! This is all thanks to the Class of 2028 gift. Take a peek at it the next time you're at the middle school. It's sure to be a favorite spot for the students to hang out during lunch!

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

Boo Bash is This Sunday at LMS!

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!

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

Volleyball Games

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

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

LMSPA UPDATES

LMSPA Dues

Our annual dues campaign is still underway. We have raised 90% of our annual goal. All donations help the parent association support the students, teachers, and staff at LMS all year long. While it costs around $75 per student each year to make this happen, we ask that you contribute whatever is possible. Here's some of the ways we use these funds:

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

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.

New LMSPA Dues Drawing

Every family that has contributed dues in any amount this school year will automatically be entered to win one of two amazing Ladue gift baskets.

Each features a Ladue grey sweatshirt, black/white joggers, teal water bottle, stuffed Ram plushie, and bumper sticker ($75 value).

Donate ONLINE by October 31st to enter this drawing.

Together we have raised 95% toward our annual goal. We are so close Every dollar helps!

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

The LMSPA is excited to feature this week's local business partner, MOD Pizza. The MOD experience is built around high-quality, personalized products delivered superfast. They feature individually sized pizzas and hand-tossed salads that are fully customizable, with more than 40 toppings, 8 finishing sauces, and 8 delectable dressings. Visit them located conveniently in the Ladue Crossing Shopping Center at 8855 Ladue Rd, Ladue, MO 63124

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.