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Originally delivered on 11/22/2024 9:45 am

SUBJECT: LMSPA: 8th Grade Newsletter - November 22

In this issue:

8th graders in the news!
Today: Food Drive POWER OF ONE DAY
Tickets are on sale now for the LMS Musical
LMS Holiday Happiness Campaign Gets Underway
LMS Winter Holiday Gift Drawing
Help Us Help the Homeless Animals at the Humane Society
Raise Right Gift Card Program
Getting Ready for the End of 8th Grade
LMSPA Sponsor Spotlight: Companion Baking
Volunteer with the LMSPA
Stay Connected

8th graders in the news!

LMS Mathletes find success, head to State Competition!

LMS hosted a Mathleague competition last weekend where 23 of our students competed against mathletes from around the state. Our students performed exceptionally well, with 21 students qualifying for the State Competition in February. Go Rams!

Congrats to all these LMS Mathletes:

6th grade: Audrey T, Selena Y, Max W, Dylan L, Dylan M, Kavir M, Easton H, Julio F C, Ryan J
7th grade: Austin W, Albert S, Kevin S, Alice C, Kelson C, Rachel L, Oishi D
8th grade: Jinghuan X, Eren O, Jessie L, Aikom K, Charlie F, Brandon Y, Ashley T

Jr. Ram Spirit Squad Grows in Year 2

Congratulations to our Jr. Rams Spirit Squad on their second season! Over 80 girls in grades 5-8 cheered on the Jr. Rams football team this season - all the way to the championship Super Bowl. Many thanks to Susie Sachs and Cayte Brier for their leadership and to the Laduettes and LHWHS Cheer team for their coaching. Go Rams!

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 OPPORTUNITIES

Today: Food Drive POWER OF ONE Day!

Students are encouraged to bring ONE can or ONE dollar and dress in ONE color today.

All donations benefit the Ritenour Co-Care Pantry. Cash, coins and canned good (cartons too!) are all welcome donations. Monetary gifts are used to buy meat, dairy and produce for food pantry patrons.

The Food Drive continues through November 26.

Thanks for your support!

The LMS Food Drive is planned and managed by the LMS Student Council

Tickets are on sale now for the LMS Musical

Ladue Middle School Presents Mean Girls Jr The Musical

Two shows at the Ladue Performing Arts Center

Thursday, December 5 at 7pm
Friday, December 6 at 7pm

Tickets are on sale now! Get yours here.

$5 Students | $10 General Admission

LMS Holiday Happiness Campaign gets underway

Across the district, families are sharing Holiday Happiness by filling wishes for other families in our school district community who are currently facing financial challenges.

LMS families can support these families by purchasing a requested item or donating $$:

Gift an Item on the Family Wish List!

The list of family needs (clothes, coats and shoes) and wishes are listed at the LMS Holiday Happiness SignUpGenius. Choose a wish to fulfill and bring your unwrapped item to the welcome center by December 12.

Sharing without Shopping Option!

No time to shop? Make a donation and LMSPA volunteer shoppers will use the donated funds to fill remaining wishes at the end of the campaign.

All donations are tax-deductible and available for corporate matching gifts! Thank you for spreading joy this holiday season!

LMS Winter Holiday Gift Drawing - Tickets on sale thru December 7

Donate $25 to the LMS Parent Association 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)

Get your drawing tickets today!

Support LMSPA while shopping for the holidays!

Did you know that you can support the LMSPA while shopping this holiday season - including gifts for your family, friends, and kids' teachers - 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

Learn more by clicking HERE or the scanning the QR code below and entering Enrollment Code D6554D7C53498.

Getting Ready for the End of 8th Grade

8th Grade Baby Ads - new deadline November 22

The deadline to submit your baby ad for the yearbook has been extended to tomorrow, Friday, November 22. Each ad is 1/8 of a page and costs $20.

To create and purchase your ad, go to yearbookordercenter.com and enter our school order number, 8647. Look for the SHARE YOUR LOVE box and select the START YOUR AD tab.

Questions? Contact Yearbook Adviser Kelly Hake

Parent Volunteers Needed for 8th Grade Spring 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!

The LMSPA is excited to feature this week's local business partner, Companion Ladue, located at 9781 Clayton Road in the heart of Ladue.

Featuring a hot breakfast, delicious soups and salads, and award-winning sandwiches plus a wide selection of tasty bakery items made fresh daily. Check out Companion for your catering needs too!