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Originally delivered on 2/27/2025 6:31 am

SUBJECT: LMSPA: Newsletter 2.27.25

Ladue Middle School Parent Association Newsletter
Weekly Updates
Team Patriot Celebrates Their Change Wars Win with a Donut Party!

Thanks again to all families who contributed to Change Wars. We look forward to using these donations to celebrate all LMS 8th graders at the 8th Grade Party on May 3.

Thanks to Everyone Who Participated in "What We Can Learn from Inside Out 2"

We had a great turnout of parents and students at Wednesday night's Interactive Discussion on Middle School Emotions. We hope you found the information presented by LMS counselors and administrators helpful as we work together to better prepare for the joys and challenges of the middle school years. Please keep an eye out for a future survey about more topics for our Parent/Student Education events.  

Parents and kids at Emotional Wellness event
Don't Forget to Schedule Conferences!

The dates for LMS Parent-Teacher Conferences are as follow:

  • Tuesday, March 11th (In-Person Conferences at LMS), 3:45-7:45 p.m.

  • Wednesday, March 12th (Virtual Conferences), 3:45-6:45 p.m.
How to Schedule Conferences

PTWizard.com is the link to the scheduling platform. Once you log in, the website will walk you through how to make appointments. The list of your child's teachers* and their availabilities will be displayed at the same time.

Virtual meetings will be hosted in Google Meet. Please be sure that you have a gmail account if you register for a virtual meeting.

Once you have chosen your times and followed all of the prompts you will receive a confirmation email from PTC Wizard to the email registered. For troubleshooting you can contact Erica Robertson at (314) 983-5512 or Matt Strayhorn at (314) 983-5518.

*You are only permitted to make one appointment with each of your child’s teachers. Appointments with Homeroom, Middle School Skills or Study Support teachers are unnecessary and will be canceled by our staff. 

conference meal signup
Conference Meals Signup

Let's show our amazing teachers and staff our appreciation during spring conferences. LMSPA will provide a catered taco bar on Tuesday, March 11th. Then, on Wednesday, March 12, the teachers will barbecue and enjoy potluck sides, drinks and desserts provided by the LMSPA.

Sign up now to bring an item.

No Time to Shop? Consider making a monetary donation HERE.

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LMS Fundraiser: City2 Home Opener

Join us for the City2 home opener against Sporting KC and raise money for Ladue Middle School.

When: March 23 at 4:00 p.m.

Where: Energizer Park

How Much: $15/ticket (LMSPA will receive $5 for every ticket purchased)

CLICK HERE to buy your tickets! 

*The first twenty kids that sign up can sit on the team bench during warm-ups!

6th Grade Party
6th Grade Party: Scoops of Fun! RSVP Now & Sign Up to Chaperone – MORE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Join us on April 10, 2025 (immediately after school) for the 6th grade party: Scoops of Fun! Enjoy pizza, ice cream, games, crafts and more.

Please RSVP Here to attend the 6th grade party.

Parents, we need your help to make this party a success. Please sign up by April 1 to volunteer: 6th Grade Chaperone Signup. Background checks are not required.

After the party, students can either take the activity bus home or be picked up by parents in the regular after-school activities carpool. Stay tuned for more details.

7th grade party
7th Grade Party: The FUN Spot! RSVP Now & Sign Up to Chaperone – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Join The FUN Spot 7th grade party! Rotate through photo booth, board games, bracelet station, indoor basketball, outdoor inflatable football and BIG connect 4. You will also enjoy a treat with your friends and get to listen to the latest music, played by a live DJ.

Please RSVP Here to attend the 7th grade party.

Parents, Please sign up now to make this shindig a memorable one: 7th Grade Chaperone Signup. Background checks are not required.

After the party, students can either take the activity bus home or be picked up by parents in the regular after-school activities carpool. Stay tuned for more details.

8th Grade Updates
Shopping Party at Cat's Meow

Purchase your ticket HERE.

Invitation to Shopping Party at Cat's Meow
8th Grade Camp Experience Reminder

To commemorate your child's time at LMS, we are planning a day trip back to Camp Mihaska – the site of 6th grade camp!

When: Saturday, May 10, 2025, 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. We will go on this day, rain or shine.

Where: Camp Mihaska in Bourbon, MO

Why: To have fun together and celebrate our time at LMS.

How Much: The cost of this experience is $50 per student. This includes lunch, dinner, all activities and, of course, bus transportation.

Other Details: We will provide additional information closer to the trip, including what to bring, how to dress and more.

Please complete THIS FORM to reserve your child's spot on this exciting opportunity. NOTE: Have your child with you when you complete the form so they can select the activities they would like to do.

save the date
LHWHSPA Parent Education Presents: Tips and Advice for Incoming Freshman Parents

Save the Date! Tuesday, March 25th 7:00 p.m., Teleconference Room in LHWHS

How can I help my Freshman thrive in highschool? What is a blue day? How can my Freshman get involved at the high school and still balance their school work?

Freshman parents, do you have questions about upcoming freshman year and don't know who to ask? Are you a seasoned parent but still feel out of the loop or want to meet other parents? Join the Ladue Horton Watkins High School Parent Association on Tuesday, March 25 at 7:00 p.m. in the Teleconference room to learn from Mr. Mike Tarpey, Class of 2029 principal, upper class students, current freshman students and parents who've been around the block. Bring your questions! Contact Katie Ciorba for more information.

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!

Stay in the Loop or Look Ahead!

Keep up with everything we have planned to cap off your student's time at LMS by frequently checking the Parents' Guide to 8th Grade at LMS webpage. This one-stop resource offers the latest updates on upcoming 8th grade-specific events and celebrations, including their Six Flags trip, boat races at LHWHS, the 8th grade party, and, most importantly, their promotion ceremony (graduation). 

To access the Guide, simply CLICK HERE.

Check Now. Check Often.

Opportunities for LMS Students & Families
LHWHSPA's Parents for Scholars Auction logo
Support LHWHSPA's Parents for Scholars Auction

February 22 - March 3

"Parents for Scholars" is an annual event hosted by the Ladue Horton Watkins High School Parent Association to build scholarship funds for graduating seniors. We continue our commitment to support our students with need-based scholarships and celebrate this 16th year milestone for Ladue Horton Watkins High School. We hope to fund at least $32,000 in scholarships for the LHWHS Class of 2025, supporting college-bound Ladue graduates who use their scholarship money to pay for books, a new computer and other day-to-day costs of attending college! 

CLICK HERE to bid on amazing items for summer and support an important cause! Two great items in the auction are a sleep-away camp experience and a a daytime summer camp. (Plus, gift cards to restaurants, fitness centers, salons, sporting and cultural events and more.)

Inside Out 2 poster
New 2025-26 LMSPA Volunteer Opportunities: Sign Up Today!

Ever wanted to volunteer for LMSPA but needed to know a little more about what we do and how to get involved? Now's the time to explore and sign up for new 2025-26 volunteer opportunities!

Spring Book Fair: Volunteers Needed!

Please SIGN UP HERE for the time slot(s) of your choice.

LMS Spring Book Fair
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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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