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Originally delivered on 1/16/2025 6:31 am

SUBJECT: LMSPA: Newsletter 1.16.25

Ladue Middle School Parent Association Newsletter
Weekly Updates
After-School Activities & Clubs Start This Week. Sign Up Now!

Students may register for a club or activity, using this SIGN-UP FORMThey may view the latest list of clubs and activities here.

There are a couple of new offerings, and we had many students who were interested in changing clubs or joining late in 1st semester. ALL students need to sign up with their plans for 2nd semester clubs/activities.

As a reminder, each week we offer clubs on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons 3:20-4:20pm. Clubs are canceled during conferences and spring break.

If you have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Mrs. Tiffany DeClue at: tdeclue@ladueschools.net

New Ladue Schools Board Advisory Committee

LMS Parents and guardians - there is a new committee that you might be interested in! Do you have a child with an IEP? We need you!

The Ladue Special School District Parent Advisory Committee is a group of parents committed to collaboration and partnership for student success. This group meets quarterly to provide resources to families on topics of interest related to special education and provides a space for dialogue and supportive collaboration.

Our next meeting is January 28 at 6 p.m. at Ladue High School.

Upcoming 6th and 7th Grade Spring Parties

Mark your calendars for our upcoming spring parties. The 6th Grade Spring Party will be held after school on Thursday, April 10, and the 7th Grade Spring Party will be held after school on Thursday, April 3.

After-school buses will be available on both dates to transport students home. More to come on these fun grade-level parties!

8th Grade Updates
Photos Needed for 8th Grade Slideshow

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 to this Google Drive folder. Contact Cara Kopec at (217) 741-6912 if you have questions or issues submitting photos. 

We will make the final video slideshow available digitally to all 8th grade families at the end of the school year. 

Donate to the 8th Grade Celebration Fund

8th grade for LMS students is a special one filled with memorable events throughout the year, involving opportunities for leadership, academics, friends and fun. The year culminates with an end-of-year celebration on May 3rd, featuring rides, games, DJ, and lots of food for our graduates – and a near 100% attendance rate. The event is free for students, paid for by fundraisers and donations through the LMSPA. 

Make a tax-deductible donation to support the 8th grade party and year-end activities HEREThanks for your support!

LMSPA Venmo QR code
8th Grade Change Wars Are Coming

WHAT: 8th Grade tradition—competition to see who can bring in the most change!

WHO: Pioneers vs Patriots vs Trailblazers

WHY: Change & BILL$$ brought in will be put toward the special 8th Grade graduation party in May

WHEN: February 3-7

WHERE: Bring your change/bills/checks to LMS in a Ziplock bag

HOW: Donations in change, check or Venmo (@LMS-Parent-Association). If you write a check, please make it out to "LMSPA." These types of donations will still be given to your student's Science teacher. Please note your student's team name and that the donation is for Change Wars.

REWARD: Team bragging rights and DUNKIN' DONUTS for winning team!

LMSPA Volunteer Appreciation

Thank you to all our wonderful LMSPA volunteers. Here are some photos from the LMSPA Volunteer Appreciation event last week. We’re thankful that so many parents braved the snow to join us. See you at the next board meeting in February!

Parent Volunteers
Parent Volunteers
Opportunities for LMS Students
Ladue Jr. Rams Lacrosse

Registration Is Open!


Please spread the word about Jr. Rams Spring Lacrosse. The junior program is about learning to play, growing the sport and developing a love for the game.


Start Date: Tuesday March 4, 2025

Practice: Tuesdays/Thursdays, 5:15 – 6:45 pm @ Ladue Middle School (behind the tennis courts)


5th Grade/6th Grade will be a combined 12U Team.

  • This team will play in the 6-week SLYLA League, beginning April 5th .
  • All games will be double headers, totaling 12 games.
  • A Memorial Day tournament is TBD

7th Grade/8th Grade will be a combined 14U Team

  • This team will play in the Jr. MSLA League
  • 10 v 10 against other area schools
  • Schedule is being developed and is still TBD


How to Register: Simply fill out the following Google form: https://forms.gle/mLVCvvYh9JsY6PKR6

Early Bird Discounts: Register by February 1 for $400. Rates go up to $450 after February 1.


If you have any questions, please contact:


Justin Larrew 

Jr. Program Leader

jlarrew22@hotmail.com

314-398-5343


Marion Schulte 

Ladue Boys Lacrosse Club Board President

marionschulte@me.com

314-651-7501

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Connect with the 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.

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