March
17-21 NO SCHOOL- Spring Break
28- Quarterly Newsletter goes home
28- Family Fun Night @ Creve Coeur Ice Arena, 6-8p
April
1- First Gr. Musical, 7p.m.
9- OBPTO Open Mtg. in Cafeteria, 9:15a.m.
11- OB Science Night, 6p.m.
Announcements:
PTO NEWS
Thank you to Mark Biernacki for an amazing Passport Night. A special thank you to all of the families that hosted countries and the Mayer-Torno School of Irish Dance for their performance.
Thank you to Melissa Klein for coordinating the Fourth Grade Home Alone Class on Monday.
OB's Got Character!
Our District Fill The Bus event was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who participated by sending in canned food donations. Ladue School District collected a whopping 9,274 cans! With Old Bonhomme contributing 500 of the cans. Ladue School District is truly the KIND of district that cares! We showed that together, we CAN make a difference! All can donations were delivered on Wednesday afternoon. A special thank you to Miss Marlow and the Fill The Bus Character Council sub-committee for gathering/counting cans all week, boxing and loading the donated cans onto the bus.
Just before the bus headed off to its donation destination, it was KINDly "wrapped in love" with a string of hearts, labeled by each student with a recent act of kindness.
28- Quarterly Newsletter goes home
28- Family Fun Night @ Creve Coeur Ice Arena, 6-8p
April
1- First Gr. Musical, 7p.m.
9- OBPTO Open Mtg. in Cafeteria, 9:15a.m.
11- OB Science Night, 6p.m.
Announcements:
PTO NEWS
Thank you to Mark Biernacki for an amazing Passport Night. A special thank you to all of the families that hosted countries and the Mayer-Torno School of Irish Dance for their performance.
Thank you to Melissa Klein for coordinating the Fourth Grade Home Alone Class on Monday.
OB's Got Character!
Our District Fill The Bus event was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who participated by sending in canned food donations. Ladue School District collected a whopping 9,274 cans! With Old Bonhomme contributing 500 of the cans. Ladue School District is truly the KIND of district that cares! We showed that together, we CAN make a difference! All can donations were delivered on Wednesday afternoon. A special thank you to Miss Marlow and the Fill The Bus Character Council sub-committee for gathering/counting cans all week, boxing and loading the donated cans onto the bus.
Just before the bus headed off to its donation destination, it was KINDly "wrapped in love" with a string of hearts, labeled by each student with a recent act of kindness.
Counselor Notes
Check out the OB Counseling Blog http://obschoolcounseling.blogspot.com/ to get information about different ways for OB Champions to Soar during Success Week (March 31-April 4). Students can bring in a picture of them being a champion to be displayed in the halls, support the Find-A- Bench campaign by donating to the cause, and participate throughout the week by dressing up. You are going to see us SOAR!
OB Spirit Wear
The Blue 84 Spirit Wear Program will
run March 24 through April 4. All students will receive a paper order form in this weeks friday folder.
You may place your order one of two ways:
1) Paper order form to be returned to OB office by Friday, April 4. Order forms received after April 4 will not be processed.
2) Place your order on-line via this website: http://stores.blue84spirit.com/MO1579
ORDER BY FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2014
Once all orders are placed (paper or on-line). Products will be produced and shipped to OB. All Spirit Wear will be delivered to your child's classroom.
For returns or product quality issues: Contact Blue 84 customer service team
at 800-328-6681 or spiritinfo@blue84.com. They are available 8a.m.-5p.m. central time.
Family Fun Night
Save the Date for the Annual OB Family Fun Night! Join the OBPTO on Friday, March 28 from 6-8p.m. for ice skating fun at the Creve Coeur Ice Arena. Get all of the information on the flyer that will be coming to you via the OB Peachjar! Hope to see you there!
Check out the OB Counseling Blog http://obschoolcounseling.blogspot.com/ to get information about different ways for OB Champions to Soar during Success Week (March 31-April 4). Students can bring in a picture of them being a champion to be displayed in the halls, support the Find-A- Bench campaign by donating to the cause, and participate throughout the week by dressing up. You are going to see us SOAR!
OB Spirit Wear
The Blue 84 Spirit Wear Program will
run March 24 through April 4. All students will receive a paper order form in this weeks friday folder.
You may place your order one of two ways:
1) Paper order form to be returned to OB office by Friday, April 4. Order forms received after April 4 will not be processed.
2) Place your order on-line via this website: http://stores.blue84spirit.com/MO1579
ORDER BY FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2014
Once all orders are placed (paper or on-line). Products will be produced and shipped to OB. All Spirit Wear will be delivered to your child's classroom.
For returns or product quality issues: Contact Blue 84 customer service team
at 800-328-6681 or spiritinfo@blue84.com. They are available 8a.m.-5p.m. central time.
Family Fun Night
Save the Date for the Annual OB Family Fun Night! Join the OBPTO on Friday, March 28 from 6-8p.m. for ice skating fun at the Creve Coeur Ice Arena. Get all of the information on the flyer that will be coming to you via the OB Peachjar! Hope to see you there!
Parent-Teacher Conferences
We had wonderful attendance this year for conferences! It is great to see the parent interest and commitment to working collaboratively with us. Thank you!
LEF Announcement
As you know the Ladue Education Foundation is busy funding special projects for students in all schools within the district. In addition to programs being considered through our traditional grant process the foundation is working to raise funds for two very specific initiatives.
*Current Initiatives Taking the Spotlight*
The Ladue Education Foundation is seeking funding for two programs to help keep our district competitive, provide world class learning opportunities, and advance our students ability to learn and compete in a global environment.
1. TI-Nspire CX Navigator System for use by every math student at Ladue Horton Watkins High School (LHWHS).
2. Installing a videoconferencing system in the high school's Performing Arts Center that will be available for district-wide utilization.
*For more information or to make a donation please visit the Ladue Education Foundation Website at www.laduefoundation.org or contact Kristen Wild at kwild@laduefoundation.org or 314-983-5334 or Diane Patershuk at dpatershuk@pruall.com or 314-477-7673.
TI-Navigator System
TI-Nspire CX "handhelds" are sophisticated graphing calculators that use math and science examples to help students make real- world connections to problems. The pilot for this program was funded by the LEF and was so successful, the district is hoping to expand the program so it is available to all math students. The calculators are enabled for wireless communication between teacher and student, providing an interactive learning
We had wonderful attendance this year for conferences! It is great to see the parent interest and commitment to working collaboratively with us. Thank you!
LEF Announcement
As you know the Ladue Education Foundation is busy funding special projects for students in all schools within the district. In addition to programs being considered through our traditional grant process the foundation is working to raise funds for two very specific initiatives.
*Current Initiatives Taking the Spotlight*
The Ladue Education Foundation is seeking funding for two programs to help keep our district competitive, provide world class learning opportunities, and advance our students ability to learn and compete in a global environment.
1. TI-Nspire CX Navigator System for use by every math student at Ladue Horton Watkins High School (LHWHS).
2. Installing a videoconferencing system in the high school's Performing Arts Center that will be available for district-wide utilization.
*For more information or to make a donation please visit the Ladue Education Foundation Website at www.laduefoundation.org or contact Kristen Wild at kwild@laduefoundation.org or 314-983-5334 or Diane Patershuk at dpatershuk@pruall.com or 314-477-7673.
TI-Navigator System
TI-Nspire CX "handhelds" are sophisticated graphing calculators that use math and science examples to help students make real- world connections to problems. The pilot for this program was funded by the LEF and was so successful, the district is hoping to expand the program so it is available to all math students. The calculators are enabled for wireless communication between teacher and student, providing an interactive learning
experience at a total cost for the system of
approximately $26,000.
"The most powerful aspect of the TI-Nspire Navigator system is how it allows me to have a window into the minds of my students," said Barb Dwyer, the LHWHS mathematics teacher who is spearheading the Navigator program. "Every student has the device in their hand and has the ability to show what they are thinking, without worrying if they might have the wrong answer. Instead of evaluating only outcomes, I can instantly assess the learning process itself and adjust instruction accordingly."
Videoconferencing System
The Videoconferencing System costs approximately $90,000 and will allow the district to expose students to global learning experiences without leaving the classroom, making virtual field trips and collaborations with students in other countries possible. Speakers and industry experts can be "brought in" without the cost of time and travel. In addition, district staff members can participate in additional professional development opportunities, or substantially lower the cost of attending conferences in person.
"Both of these programs were brought to the LEF for consideration by our teaching staff, who are eager to identify and implement instructional resources that bring real-world application to our students," explains Superintendent Dr. Donna Jahnke. "Learning is no longer about simply memorizing a series of facts. It's about applying knowledge and helping our students truly understand how interdisciplinary thinking is essential to succeeding in post-secondary education, as well as in their future careers."
Enjoy your Spring Break!
"The most powerful aspect of the TI-Nspire Navigator system is how it allows me to have a window into the minds of my students," said Barb Dwyer, the LHWHS mathematics teacher who is spearheading the Navigator program. "Every student has the device in their hand and has the ability to show what they are thinking, without worrying if they might have the wrong answer. Instead of evaluating only outcomes, I can instantly assess the learning process itself and adjust instruction accordingly."
Videoconferencing System
The Videoconferencing System costs approximately $90,000 and will allow the district to expose students to global learning experiences without leaving the classroom, making virtual field trips and collaborations with students in other countries possible. Speakers and industry experts can be "brought in" without the cost of time and travel. In addition, district staff members can participate in additional professional development opportunities, or substantially lower the cost of attending conferences in person.
"Both of these programs were brought to the LEF for consideration by our teaching staff, who are eager to identify and implement instructional resources that bring real-world application to our students," explains Superintendent Dr. Donna Jahnke. "Learning is no longer about simply memorizing a series of facts. It's about applying knowledge and helping our students truly understand how interdisciplinary thinking is essential to succeeding in post-secondary education, as well as in their future careers."
Enjoy your Spring Break!
