Happy Halloween and Boo Bash Success!

Why did the ghost need a band-aid? It had a Boo-Boo...

What an amazing event last Sunday afternoon at LMS! The annual Boo Bash was attended by over 250 students and family members.

Congratulations to our Student Costume and Trunk Decor winners: 8th grader Jon Napier (a.k.a The Calculator) took home the Best Costume Prize, while Dunkin' Ducks won the Best Trunk Decor.

Thanks to all the parent volunteers, led by co-chairs Caroline Hall and Kristy Waeltz, and the many high school volunteers who helped make it a success.

Special recognition to our generous sponsors for supporting our event.

Event Sponsor: S.M. Wilson
DJ Sponsor: St Louis West KOA
Activity Sponsors: Carol House Furniture and Kolker Law Firm
Game Sponsors: Companion Bakery & Cafe, Otto Orthodontics, School Tool Box, Rachel Sokolich with Dielman Sotheby's Realtors
In-Kind Sponsors: Andy's Frozen Custard, Happy Apples, MOD Pizza and Pretzel Boy's
DJ & Entertainment by Unleashed Music and Event Planning

Knock knock, who's there? ...LMSPA Boo Baskets!

We elevated this beloved Halloween tradition and Booed LMS families on Tuesday evening. Thank you to all the families who supported this new fundraiser which will benefit enrichment activities at LMS. And appreciation to the Bell, Goodloe, Hamlin, Kolker, Logan, Rosen and Saleeby students and families (both middle and high school) who came together to make this happen.

Thank you to Orthodontic Consultants for sponsoring the Boo Baskets, and to McAlister's Deli and Happy Apples for their in-kind donations.

Boo Baskets for Our Wonderful Bus Drivers
The LMSPA Boo Masters also surprised all 20 LMS Bus Drivers with Halloween Goodies to Show Our Appreciation for All That They Do!

Hear the one about the Time Change? Now it's Parent Party Time!

Join with other 8th Grade Parents on Saturday, November 9 for a parent party! This adult event will be a great opportunity to catch up with other families from elementary school and meet parents of your student's newer friends in the Class of 2029. Food and drinks are included in the ticket price - $15/person. All proceeds will support the end-of-year party for all 8th grade students.

Buy your ticket to the parent party today!

The Jr Football Rams are Super Bowl Bound!

All three grade level Football Rams teams have qualified for the league's final championship games! The 6th graders face Marquette at 11 am, while the 7th and 8th grade teams square off against Ritenour at 1 pm (7th grade) and 3 pm (8th grade). All three games are this Saturday, November 2 at Ladue Horton Watkins High School stadium.

Come out and support our teams and our school!

Student Volunteers Needed This Weekend!

Student Volunteers Needed for the Jr. Rams Concessions Stand

We are running it back one more time!

The 8th Grade Football Rams have qualified for the league's final championship game! So we will have one last game and one last set of shifts at the concession stand this Saturday, November 2. Sign up here:

https://laduemspa.membershiptoolkit.com/volunteer/140121

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

COMING SOON: LMS Winter Holiday Gift Drawing

Buy Tickets Starting Next Week

Available November 7 thru December 7

Donate $25 for one entry into the Winter Holiday Gift Drawing or $100 for 5 entries

Names will be drawn for prizes on December 7

Prizes include these great items perfect for holiday gift giving or a little 'self care.'

More prizes will be revealed each week. Some early sneak peeks of prizes include:

● Orange Theory - a 10 pack of classes ($199 value)

● Hoverboard ($400 value)

● Lunch with a Friend at Companion ($100 gift card)

● Carol House Furniture Gift Card ($250)

Ski Club Registration - Going on Now!

The LMS Ski Club is back for its 28th year! ICYMI: See the email from Mr. Biernbaum detailing the signup process and planned ski dates for this winter.

Note that registration is limited to the first 350 students who complete the forms, purchase their pass and pay their fees. (Tip: you can order a sweatshirt whether or not you go skiing.) Also, information about the out-of-town ski trip over Presidents' Day weekend will be shared soon.

Can You Help Make this Year Amazing for our School Community?

We have an exciting year planned, with a lot of activities geared towards supporting our students and teachers. But it takes a LOT of parents pitching in to make it all happen! Sign up HERE to find out how you can support LMSPA.

Click Here To Pay Your Annual Dues

Our annual dues campaign is still underway. We have raised 95% 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.

October LMSPA Dues Drawing Closes Tomorrow

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 basket 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.

Business Partner Highlight

The LMSPA is excited to feature this week's local business partner, Clementine's Naughty and Nice Ice Cream, the first and only micro-creamery in Missouri. They churn out original and unique creations using the best ingredients for the perfect taste experience. They have some of the best vegan options too. You can visit them at multiple locations around town including Clayton, Kirkwood, and the Central West End.

Connect with LMSPA at our website

At our website, you can access all sorts of things for LMSPA that your student may be involved with this year. Questions about Membership Toolkit? Please connect with Sheetal Gattani.