Friday, September 11, 2015

OB Weekly News 9-11

September
16- Walk in the Park (during PE)
25- Kdg. Field Trip to Eckerts, 9-2 p.m. 

29- OB Dine Out Night-TBD
October
2- Field Day
Announcements:
OB's Got Character!
Got Ladue Spirit? Consider showing your spirit during the Ladue Horton Watkins High School Homecoming Parade on Saturday, September 26! The parade will begin at LMS at 12:00 p.m. and end at LHWHS. The parade route goes west on Conway Road and then south on Warson Road. All are encouraged to show their spirit by cheering along the parade route!
Old Bonhomme fourth grade students have the exciting opportunity to represent our school by walking in the parade. Permission slips were sent home with fourth graders today, and are due to the office by Tuesday, September 22 .

Remember Marshall? Several years ago OB was proud to have Marshall The Miracle Dog, and his owner, Cyndi Willenbrock, visit our school. Marshall is now starring in his own movie! For more detailed information, including a movie trailer and showtimes, please visit: http://www.marshallthemiracledog.com.
Innisbrook Fundraiser
Last Call for Innisbrook Orders! If you have not yet placed your order, YOU STILL CAN!
ORDER DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL: Tuesday, September 15!

This is your last opportunity to stock up on holiday and gift necessities through Innisbrook while supporting the OBPTO. Turn in your order forms to the office with checks made payable to OBPTO, or order online at www.innisbrook.com/user/126181. All orders/ payments must be turned in no later than Tuesday, September 15.
You can still help! Every order makes a difference – no matter how large or small! All funds raised from Innisbrook purchases will support OBPTO programming and events that benefit all our OB students and teachers.
Thanks for being “One in a Minion” by participating in our sale! Questions? Contact Cindy Follman, follcm@charter.net or Jamie Cacciabando, jsallier14@hotmail.com
PTO Reminders
Spirit Wear- If you are interested in purchasing OB Spirit Wear, you can do that anytime directly through Strawberry Stitch. If you have any questions about this please contact Jenny Kissel at jenny.kissel@gmail.com
Rock N’ Bowl- Per the email you received from your child’s teacher, the deadline to turn in your grade level donation items for the upcoming RockN’Bowl Fundraiser has been extended to Friday, 9/18. See the categories per grade level below:

Kdg.- Budding Artist (Art Supplies) 1st- Gift Cards (Any Gift Card) 2nd- Money (Lotto Tree)
3rd- Family Fun

4th- Caffeine Crazy
Any questions about the RockN’Bowl event can be sent to Sarah Glasser at smteal@yahoo.com

Buzz Book- Also, DON’T FORGET, 4th grade art submissions for the Old Bonhomme Buzz Book are due on Monday, 9/14.
Attendance Reminder
Parents, please remember to notify the office when your child will be absent. All absences are marked unexcused until the school hears from the parent.
Learn More About the
Potential High School Renovation
Since spring 2014, the Ladue School District has been investigating the possibility of renovating Ladue Horton Watkins High School. The original building was constructed in 1951 and significant improvements to the academic instructional spaces have not been made since the 1960s. The community is encouraged to learn more about this project and why it is being proposed. On Thursday, September 24 and Wednesday, September 30 at 7 p.m. in the Ladue Horton Watkins High School Cafeteria 1201 S. Warson Road, 63124 GET ALL THE DETAILS ... www.ladueschools.net/highschoolrenovation
This website includes the background of the current high school facility, an overview of the research done to date, the current proposed concept, how the district is approaching the financing of this potential project, and the timeline for moving forward. SEE FOR YOURSELF ... Attend One of the Open House Nights in October
OPEN HOUSE October 5-9, 2015 6-8 p.m.
The high school will be open from 6-8 p.m. every night the week of October 5-9, 2015. High school and district administrators will be available to answer questions and guide visitors through the building. The tour takes only about 20 minutes and is an excellent way for our community to assess the needs of the building.
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. Derrick Wallace, Director of Student Services. Both administrators can be reached at Ladue Schools Administrative Center, 9703 Conway Road, Saint Louis, MO 63124; 314-994-7080.