Friday, May 8, 2015

OB Weekly News 5-8


May
11-15 OB Family Tech Week
12- Kdg. trip to MO Botanical Gardens, 9-12p.m. 
All District Orchestra Concert @ FGC, 7-8p.m. 
13- Walk in the Park (during PE)
15- Show Choir Field Trip, 9-12p.m.

1st Gr. trip to Grant’s Farm, 9-12p.m.
20- 4th Gr. Celebration @ Stacy Park 11-3p.m. 

21- 4th Gr. Transition Ceremony, 7p.m.
22- Last day for students (3:45 dismissal)
Announcements:
Lost and Found
Parents, please don’t forget to check the Lost and Found, lost items have begun to pile up again! All unclaimed items will be donated over the Summer.
Counselor Notes
Way to go! Our district collected 7,704 pounds of food during the Fill the Barrel event. This will feed 2,187 people in one day. Check out this link to see how the process works and learn about other ways to make a difference.
OB Family Tech Week
You are invited on May 11-15 to visit your child’s class during their computer time for special activities! Check with your child’s teacher to find out their computer lab schedule.
GOT STUFF? Donate your old tech equipment to our vintage technology display. (Sponsored by Spectrum Ecycle) They will recycle for free!
PTO News
A HUGE thank you to Suzanne Epstein-Lang, Anne Leidenfrost and their amazing committee for a week of wonderful treats and surprises for Teacher Appreciation week!
Also, many thanks to Jen Jim, Jillian Thomadsen and their Spring Fling committee for a wonderful spring picnic and carnival. A fun time was had by all who attended. And one more thank you to Steven Player and the Dad's Club for the great food at the Spring Fling!
Girls on the Run-Fall 2015
Girls on the Run is looking for energetic, positive, health-minded individuals who love working with children and who believe in helping our daughters to develop positive self- esteem, healthy relationships, and healthy habits for life. If you are interested in helping out with the Fall GOTR season at Old Bonhomme, please contact Heather Huewe at hhuewe@hotmail.com "Girls on the Run is so much fun!"
Lantern Festival
Celebrate the Asian culture that OB students have spent all year learning about in the Art Studio by visiting the Missouri Botanical Garden’s summer exhibit “Lantern Festival: Magic Reimagined” running May 23 through August 23. For more information please go to www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/
Staffing News
Best wishes to Julie Bergin! Since we are going down a section in fourth grade next year, Julie Bergin who taught fourth grade at OB this year will be moving to a fourth grade opening at Reed. 
The Ladue School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, socioeconomic status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs or activities. Inquiries related to the district’s employment practices may be directed to Ken Rossics, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources. Inquiries related to district student programs may be directed to Dr. Laura Brock, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction. Both administrators can be reached at Ladue Schools Administrative Center, 9703 Conway Road, Saint Louis, MO 63124; 314-994-7080.