Buy a Boo Basket: Deadline is Tomorrow!

Boo-ing is a fun Halloween tradition where someone secretly places a gift on your porch for you.

Want to surprise your kiddo with a special Halloween treat?

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

Order 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 video or photo.

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!

8th Grade Parents are invited to gather on Saturday, November 9 for a parent party! This adult event will be a great opportunity to mingle with other parents of the 2029 class. 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!

Student Volunteers Needed This Weekend!

Jr. Rams Concessions Stand

Thank you to the LMS students and parents who have helped with our Jr Rams concessions on Saturday. Shifts are available for our last home game on October 19th.

Students volunteers will receive a certificate documenting hours that can be used for their National Junior Honor Society application, Scouts Awards, etc.

https://laduemspa.membershiptoolkit.com/volunteer/137084

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Parent Volunteers Needed!

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.

Thank You for Your Help Providing Teacher Conference Meals

A special shout out to our LMSPA volunteers Catherine Hamlin and Irene Oriaifo for organizing the teacher conference meals this fall! And, to those parents who helped staff the dinners on both Wednesday evenings.

We would also like to thank the dozens of parents who contributed food, drinks, or made monetary donations to help us provide the dinners for the LMS teachers and staff. We have received many comments from teachers about how much they enjoyed the dinners.

Thank you for making these dinners such nice events for our LMS teachers!

Click Here To Pay Your Annual 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 90% 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.

Business Partner Highlight

The LMSPA is excited to feature this week's local business partner, Crumbl Cookies. With the genius idea of structuring the bakery as an open-concept kitchen, Crumbl provides customers a first-hand experience watching as their cookies are mixed, balled, and baked. With new flavors featured weekly, don't forget to stop by and grab a boxful of your favorites!

The best cookies in the world. Fresh and gourmet desserts for takeout, delivery or pick-up. Made fresh daily. Unique and trendy flavors weekly.

crumblcookies.com

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 Sheeran Gattani.