OB Weekly News 12_22

DECEMBER

22 Early Dismissal 1:15 p.m. End of Quarter 2
23- Jan. 3 NO SCHOOL, Winter Break 
JANUARY
4 School Resumes
10 Dine Out Night, Sugarfire, 4 p.m.-Close 
12 PTO Open Mtg. 7 p.m.
Announcements:
Allergy Reminder
This is just a reminder to parents that all food served in the classrooms must first be approved by both the teacher and the school nurse. This is to ensure that it is safe for ALL students in the classroom. If a treat cannot be eaten by all children in the classroom, then it will not be allowed to be served. PTO Room Parents organize treats for holiday parties and have them approved in advance. No treats can be brought by parents or kids to be distributed at the party unless they have been approved by the Room Parents and the Nurse. We appreciate your kindness, but must put the safety of our students first.
Please contact the school nurse with any questions: slent@ladueschools.org
PTO SURVEY
As we are coming to the end of 2016, the Board would like your feedback on events that have occurred this school year as well as any comments, suggestions, or concerns we can address for 2017. You may answer the survey anonymously, but if you leave your name and e-mail, we will enter it into a raffle for a free ticket to our Adult Fundraiser "Boots and Bling.” Please click the link here to access the online survey. 

FREE TICKETS!
As part of their community outreach program, Saint Louis University Athletics would like to offer OB complementary tickets to a few of their women’s basketball games. The tickets are for the following dates and will be handed out on a first come first serve basis:
January 15- Blue-Out vs. Dayton
January 28- Pink-Out Breast Cancer Awareness Game vs. Fordham
Last year they saw a record crowd of nearly 10,000 people at our annual Pink-Out game, and hope to beat that record this year!
If interested please email lrowe@ladueschools.net with the # of tickets and which game(s) you would like to attend. There are plenty to go around!
Join Us To Honor And Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Through Community Service!
Old Bonhomme students and families have started collecting socks and hygiene products for our first annual Stuff the Socks event!
Please help in some small way:
• Buy a package of NEW tube socks for men, women
or children.

• Donate hotel soaps, shampoos, conditioners,
  lotion.
  
• Buy small travel size packages of: deodorant,
  germicide, lotion, wet wipes, toothbrush/ toothpaste, talcum powder, kleenex, cough-drops, vaseline, combs, and chapsticks.
  Collection bins are in the front hall, and we will stuff socks full of hygiene products for the homeless on January 16. (more details to come)
  Note: this event will take the place of our former Socks and Sandwiches event. Sadly homeless shelters are no longer accepting sandwiches.
  

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 

OB Weekly News 12_16

DECEMBER

21 Walk in the Park (during PE)
22 Show Choir Performance, 9:30 a.m.
Winter Parties, 10-11 a.m. Early Dismissal 1:15 p.m. End of Quarter 2
23- Jan. 3 NO SCHOOL, Winter Break
JANUARY
4 School Resumes
Announcements:
Winter Break Schedule
Winter Break will begin on Thursday, 12/22 with a 1:15 early dismissal. Students will return on Wednesday, 1/4.
Have a safe and happy winter break!
PTO SURVEY
As we are coming to the end of 2016, the board would like your feedback on events that have occurred this school year as well as any comments, suggestions, or concerns we can address for 2017. You may answer the survey anonymously, but if you leave your name and e-mail, we will enter it into a raffle for a free ticket to our Adult Fundraiser "Boots and Bling.” Please click the link here to access the online survey, or go to: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfgAIxqHULLAmYSSj6ctesSY1t-WKj_K8fOODjPliTjdU4y6A/viewform
Counselor News
Elementary is a time for students to become aware of different careers. The week of January 23, we are looking for parents and/or grandparents to come in and present about their career. You can sign up to present in your child's classroom or another classroom. If this time of year does not work out for you there will be another opportunity in April. Click on this link https://goo.gl/GUhkEc to learn more about this opportunity and sign up to participate. If you have any questions, contact our school counselor, Hayley Arnold, at 314-983-5546 or email harnold@ladueschools.net.

It's DUE Time!
Plan to join us on Friday, January 27 anytime between 5-7 p.m. to support our community and high school at the ANNUAL COMMUNITY BASKETBALL CHILI SUPPER!
$6.00 in advance (or $8.00 at the door) includes a chili and BBQ dinner as well as entrance to the Ladue Basketball games. Each school will have a banner up at the game, and we would love a great representation for O.B. this year! Basketball games will be played into the evening hours after the dinner. We hope you will consider coming out to this fun event! Fliers are available via Peach Jar for advance reservations. Wear your Ladue Blue and White and plan to have a FUN time!
FREE TICKETS!
As part of their community outreach program, Saint Louis University Athletics would like to offer OB complementary tickets to a few of their women’s basketball games. The tickets are for the following dates and will be handed out on a first come first serve basis:
December 21- SLU vs. Missouri
January 15- Blue-Out vs. Dayton
January 28- Pink-Out Breast Cancer Awareness Game vs. Fordham
Last year they saw a record crowd of nearly 10,000 people at our annual Pink-Out game, and hope to beat that record this year!
If interested please email lrowe@ladueschools.net with the # of tickets and which game(s) you would like to attend. There are plenty to go around!

Give the Gift of Connecting Past with Present
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As a part of the Ladue Horton Watkins High School renovation currently underway, inscribed bricks will be placed at the beautiful new south entrance to LHWHS.
The Ladue Education Foundation (LEF) is making bricks available to students and families, alumni and community members, with funds going toward LEF’s capital campaign for the high school.
You can be a permanent part of the LHWHS renewed campus by purchasing a brick to commemorate a team, honor a teacher, remember a loved one, give your child a lasting graduation gift or simply celebrate your own years as a Ladue School District student!
Participate in Ladue Horton Watkins High School history and help us create a meaningful welcome
with your words – connecting our past to our present and our future.
MAKES A GREAT GIFT FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
Two choices are available: Small Commemorative Brick: (4” x 8”) $350 (or $250 each for two or more) Large Commemorative Brick: (8” x 8”) $600
Information about the bricks, including inscription options, is available at this link https://app.etapestry.com/hosted/LadueEducationFoundation/CapitalCampaign.html and by contacting lef@ladueschools.net. You can also download the order form here. 
Join Us To Honor And Celebrate

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Through Community Service!
Old Bonhomme students and families have started collecting socks and hygiene products for our first annual Stuff the Socks event!
Please help in some small way:
• Buy a package of NEW tube socks for men, women
or children.

• Donate hotel soaps, shampoos, conditioners,
  lotion.
  
• Buy small travel size packages of: deodorant,
  germicide, lotion, wet wipes, toothbrush/ toothpaste, talcum powder, kleenex, cough-drops, vaseline, combs, and chapsticks.
  Collection bins are in the front hall, and we will stuff socks full of hygiene products for the homeless on January 16. (more details to come) Note: this event will take the place of our former Socks and Sandwiches event. Sadly homeless shelters are no longer accepting sandwiches.
  

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 

OB Weekly News 12-9

DECEMBER

9 Early Dismissal, 1:15 p.m.
13 4th Gr. Performance, 7 p.m.
21 Walk in the Park (during PE)
22 Show Choir Performance, 9:30 a.m.
Winter Parties, 10-11 a.m. 
Early Dismissal 1:15 p.m. 
End of Quarter 2
23- Jan. 3 NO SCHOOL, Winter Break
Announcements:
Old Bonhomme is Building Community!
The Old Bonhomme artists are hosting a group project to build community!!!
The week of January 16, the Olivette Police, Fire and Mayor's Office Staff will be coming to Old Bonhomme to work on a large clay installation for the new Police/Fire/Administrative Building. Each artist at Old Bonhomme will make their own leaf for our Olivette Community Tree. We are very excited to work with our local community to create this permanent masterpiece.
Why are we doing this? We want to build community, communication, relationships and art together!!! Art Unites Us!!!
In addition, Olivette families will have an opportunity to create as well. We will open our Old Bonhomme doors to parents and neighbors on Sunday Jan. 29, from 12-3 and again on Saturday Feb. 4, from 9-12. If you would like to make art with us please mark your calendar and come!
All RSVP's will need to be sent to https://olivette-community-.eventbrite.com
Join Us To Honor And Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Through Community Service!

Old Bonhomme students and families have started collecting socks and hygiene products for our first annual Stuff the Socks event!
Please help in some small way:
• Buy a package of NEW tube socks for men, women or children.
• Donate hotel soaps, shampoos, conditioners, lotion.
• Buy small travel size packages of: deodorant, germicide, lotion, wet wipes, toothbrush/ toothpaste, talcum powder, kleenex, cough-drops, vaseline, combs, and chapsticks.
Collection bins will be in the front hall, and we will stuff socks full of hygiene products for the homeless on January 16 (more details to come). Note: this event will take the place of our former Socks and Sandwiches event. Sadly homeless shelters are no longer accepting sandwiches.
PTO SURVEY
As we are coming to the end of 2016, the PTO Board would like your feedback on events that have occurred this school year as well as any comments, suggestions, or concerns we can address for 2017. You may answer the survey anonymously, but if you leave your name and e-mail, we will enter it into a raffle for a free ticket to our Adult Fundraiser "Boots and Bling” Please click the link here to access the online survey.

Give the Gift of Connecting Past with Present
https://gallery.mailchimp.com/442c9cd57f02fc8fce49d1a54/images/581764e4-4cf6-4a84-bdb1-e4286cc37c47.jpg
As a part of the Ladue Horton Watkins High School renovation currently underway, inscribed bricks will be placed at the beautiful new south entrance to LHWHS.
The Ladue Education Foundation (LEF) is making bricks available to students and families, alumni and community members, with funds going toward LEF’s capital campaign for the high school.
You can be a permanent part of the LHWHS renewed campus by purchasing a brick to commemorate a team, honor a teacher, remember a loved one, give your child a lasting graduation gift or simply celebrate your own years as a Ladue School District student!
Participate in Ladue Horton Watkins High School history and help us create a meaningful welcome
with your words – connecting our past to our present and our future.
MAKES A GREAT GIFT FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
Two choices are available: Small Commemorative Brick: (4” x 8”) $350 (or $250 each for two or more) Large Commemorative Brick: (8” x 8”) $600
Information about the bricks, including inscription options, is available at this link: https://app.etapestry.com/hosted/LadueEducationFoundation/CapitalCampaign.html and by contacting lef@ladueschools.net. You can also download the order form here. 
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 

OB Weekly News 12-2

DECEMBER

5 Ladue Town Hall Mtg. 6:30-8 p.m.
8 Dine Out Night @ Pieology (all day)
9 4th Gr. Demo Concert @ LMS, 9:10-10:40 a.m.
  Kdg. Field Trip @ COCA, 9:20-11:20 a.m.
  Early Dismissal, 1:15 p.m.
13 4th Gr. Performance, 7 p.m.
21 Walk in the Park (during PE)
22 Show Choir Performance, 9:30 a.m.
   Winter Parties, 10-11 a.m. 
   Early Dismissal 1:15 p.m. 
   End of Quarter 2
Announcements:
Giving Assembly
Thank you to Suzanne Epstein-Lang, Stephanie Carpenter, their team of fourth graders, Coach Jander, Señor Martin, and the numerous parent volunteers that helped collect and distribute all of the donations for the Giving Assembly. We collected over 3,000 cans for Trinity Food Pantry and completely stuffed the van (and the stage!) with donations for both the Food Pantry and Family Haven. Plus, we took 4 van loads to the Crisis Nursery. Thank you Old Bonhomme Families for your generosity!

NAACP to Host Second Ladue Schools Town Hall Meeting on Monday, Dec. 5
On Monday, Dec. 5, the St. Louis County NAACP will be hosting its second Town Hall Meeting to continue to facilitate discussions for residents, staff members and alumni of the Ladue School District. The meeting will take place from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at The Ethical Society of St. Louis, located at 9001 Clayton Road, St. Louis, MO 63117. 
This is a follow-up to the Town Hall Meeting held on Nov. 23, as many were not able to attend due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
Jeff Small, former news anchor and current eLittle Communications Group consultant, will facilitate the conversation which is taking place for the purpose of providing a forum for Ladue School District residents and staff to share their thoughts and feelings about race relations in the district. Parents, students, alumni and district employees are specifically encouraged to attend. Those interested in speaking will be allowed to do so within enforced time limits.
John Gaskin III, an alumnus of Ladue Horton Watkins High School and a member of the national NAACP board, is coordinating this opportunity with support from the Ladue School District Board of Education and administration. Seating will be

limited and attendees are asked to arrive early and have proof of residency or affiliation with the district.

CURE
CURE is a committee of Ladue parents/guardians of African American students that meets four times a year. Their meeting has been rescheduled from December 5 to Wednesday, December 7 so interested parents can participate in the 2nd Ladue Town Hall meeting on Monday, Dec. 5. The CURE meeting will take place in the High School Library from 6:30-8 p.m.

Staffing News
We have two new hires joining the Old Bonhomme team. Ms. Kristine Carey joined us as a Part-time Counselor on Dec. 1. She has extensive counseling experience and is currently working in the Crystal City Schools where she'll continue part-time. Mrs. Aida Greenberg will be joining us part time in the shared ESL TA role with Spoede. Mrs. Greenberg is a retired ESL Teacher from the Pattonville School District who also happens to be an Olivette resident and parent of two Old Bonhomme alumni.
Message from Ms. Carey...
I am excited to join the Old Bonhomme educational team in the counseling department. In 2006, I earned a Masters in Counseling with a School Endorsement at Truman State University and have been working as a school counselor ever since. Over the years, I have had the opportunity to work with students in the Department of Defense Dependent Schools in Bamberg, Germany, a K-12 school in northwest Missouri, and a K-8 building in Jefferson County. I love learning and working with children-- they teach me so much everyday! Currently, I have also returned to school to complete a Certificate in Play Therapy. This Thanksgiving I am thankful for the opportunity to bring myself, my experiences, and my ever-evolving skill set to Old Bonhomme to work with the staff and students!

Counselor News
Elementary is a time for students to become aware of different careers. The week of January 25, we are looking for parents and/or grandparents to come in and present about their career. You can sign up to present in your child's classroom or another classroom. If this time of year does not work out for you there will be another opportunity in April. Click on this link to learn more about this opportunity and sign up to participate. If you have any questions, contact school counselor Hayley Arnold at 314-983-5546 or email harnold@ladueschools.net.

Join Us To Honor And Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Through Community Service!
Starting Monday, Dec. 5, Old Bonhomme students and families will start collecting socks and hygiene products for our first annual Stuff the Socks event! Please help in some small way:
Buy a package of NEW tube socks men, women or children.
Donate hotel soaps, shampoos, conditioners, lotion. Buy small travel size packages of:
deodorant
germicide
lotion
wet wipes toothbrush/toothpaste talcum powder
kleenex
cough-drops
vaseline
combs
chapsticks
Collection bins will be in the front hall!
We will stuff socks full of hygiene products for the homeless on January 16. (more details to come) Note: this event will take the place of our former Socks and Sandwiches event. Sadly homeless shelters are no longer accepting sandwiches.

PTO NEWS
Thank you to our Passport Night chairs (Kelly O'Donnell, Kelechi Loynd, and Nora Gettins) and all of the families that brought their culture to Old Bonhomme. It was an amazing event that proves how wonderful our community is. Also a shout out to all of the organizations that brought performances for us to see. It was so cool to see what our own Old Bonhomme students up on that stage showing off their talents.
Support Old Bonhomme this Holiday Season! Purchase Gift Cards through Old Bonhomme, and we receive rebates from sales! Anywhere from 2.5% - 20%!
Check out www.shopwithscrip.com for the complete list of available cards. Register yourself using the code LLBE91BA358L1 or return form on Peachjar with check payable to OBPTO and we can place orders on your behalf. Please place all HOLIDAY ORDERS by FRIDAY DEC 9 to ensure delivery prior to class parties & winter break.*Script gift cards are like cash- with payment please include a note whether you will pick up gift card at school or we can send via backpack with your child. Questions? Contact Courtney Swillinger at 314-603-9664 or cswillinger@hotmail.com.

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 

OB Weekly News 11-11

NOVEMBER

11 Passport Night, 6 p.m.
16 Walk in the Park (during PE)
Dine Out Night @ STL Bread Co. 4-8 p.m. 
17 PTO Board Mtg. 5:30 p.m.
Parent Advisory Town Hall Mtg. 6:30 p.m. 
22 OB Giving Assembly, 9:30 a.m.
23-25 NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving Break
Announcements:
PASSPORT NIGHT
Passport Night starts at 6 p.m. this evening with entertainment in the gym at 7:30 p.m.
Hope to see you there! Questions? Contact Kelly O’Donnell at (314) 369-5573 or kbetho22@gmail.com (sponsored by OBPTO).
PTO NEWS
Amazon Smile- Thank you to those who have chosen
"OBPTO" as their organization when making purchases through Amazon Smile. This past quarter, we made $15.18. We make 0.5% of eligible purchases when you shop through Amazon Smile. If you are an Amazon shopper, please consider choosing Old Bonhomme Parent Teacher Organization as your organization, Prime membership benefits still apply. Here is a link to set it up https://smile.amazon.com/ch/20-4310750 AmazonSmile: You shop. Amazon gives.
Dine Out for Old Bonhomme- Hope to see you at St. Louis Bread Company at 10550 Old Olive Road, Creve Coeur 63141 on Wednesday, November 16, from 4 p.m. to closing. A portion of your purchase will go back to Old Bonhomme.

PARENT ADVISORY MEETING
We took your discussion points from the survey last week and made an agenda. Click here to look at the agenda before the meeting, and if you have not registered yet, click here.
See you next Thursday, November 17 at 6:30 P.M. in the library. You are welcome and encouraged to attend the PTO meeting right before our meeting it starts at 5:30 P.M. in the library. Have a wonderful weekend!
GIVING ASSEMBLY
The Giving Assembly collection will begin on Monday, Nov. 14, so please start sending in your donations! We are collecting canned goods and boxed food in addition to gently used clothing, books, household items, and toys. We are in particular need of canned meat, stews, children’s socks, and infant formula. No glass please! Collection boxes will be in your child’s classroom. The Giving Assembly is on Tuesday, Nov. 22.This OB tradition benefits multiple organizations, helps families in need, & teaches our children the value of giving back to their community. Any questions? Contact Suzanne @ s.e.lang@sbcglobal.net.

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.

OB WEEKLY NEWS 11-4

NOVEMBER

6 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS, FALL BACK!
8 NO SCHOOL, Prof. Development Day 
11 Passport Night, 6 p.m.
16 Walk in the Park (during PE)
Dine Out Night @ STL Bread Co. 4-8 p.m. 
17 PTO Board Mtg. 5:30 p.m.
Parent Advisory Town Hall Mtg. 6:30 p.m. 
22 OB Giving Assembly, 9:30 a.m.
23-25 NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving Break
Announcements:
COUNSELOR NEWS
Friday, November 11 is Passport Night. During the day, everyone is encouraged to wear clothes that represent their culture, or red, white, and blue for Veteran’s Day. Last year, we started a Veteran's Day slide show. Click here to add to or revise your Veteran's Day Slide Show submission from last year. If you can not figure out how to add to or revise the slide show, email a photo of yourself or a loved one who served in the military, their name, who they are related to at our school and how to harnold@ladueschools.net.
GIVING ASSEMBLY
The Giving Assembly is set for Tuesday, 11/22.
This OB tradition benefits multiple organizations, helps families in need, & teaches our children the value of giving back to their community.
You can help by volunteering or donating. Please look for a flyer in your child's Friday folder with ways you can help.
In the meantime, we are looking for small, sturdy pre-assembled boxes to collect donations (Stitch Fix, Blue Apron, produce and printer paper boxes are ideal). If you have a box that you can give, please contact Suzanne @ s.e.lang@sbcglobal.net.

PASSPORT NIGHT
Come to Passport Night at Old Bonhomme Elementary and explore the whole world in one evening!
• Experience culture from different countries
• Taste new and interesting food and drinks
• Watch fantastic entertainment
• Learn about our diverse families at Old Bonhomme
• Enjoy an educational event for kids and parents both!
Passport Night starts at 6 p.m. with entertainment in the gym at 7:30 p.m.
Questions? Contact Kelly O’Donnell at (314) 369-5573 or kbetho22@gmail.com (sponsored by OBPTO).
PTO NEWS
Girls On the Run... A few weekends ago, our Girls on the Run team volunteered at the GO Halloween Race. Their efforts earned them a $250 donation which they are donating to our PTO. Thank you Sophie and Amy Palatnick, Maya and Linda Varadachari, Grace, Anna and Heather Huewe, Alexandra Tsygankov and Edna Rodriguez, Peyton and Erika Bennack, and Madeline Awad for doing an amazingly kind act and representing Old Bonhomme.
Second Grade Social... Thank you Katie Scaggs for planning our second grade social this past Tuesday. The families had a great time with Serengeti Steve.
Trunk or Treat... Thank you to all the families and staff that participated in our first Trunk or Treat. The trunk decorations were fabulous and it would not have been such a successful event without you. A special thank you to the Dad’s Club for hosting and their committee of Mike Goellner, Nicole Ankele, Kelly Bock, Sydney Kaufman, and Xiaolin Wan. Congratulations to the Carpenter, Lang, and Rosen families, their trunk took “Best in Show!”

PARENT ADVISORY MEETING
Parent Advisory Town Hall Meeting is on Thursday, November 17, at 6:30 p.m. after the PTO meeting. We will be discussing diversity. Please RSVP and give your input by clicking here. We are looking forward to having a genuine organic conversation about diversity. Be looking for more information in next week's OB News.

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. 

OB Weekly News 10_27

OCTOBER

27 P/T Conferences, 1:30-7 p.m. 
   Early Dismissal, 1:15 p.m.
28 NO SCHOOL, Conference Compensation day 
29 Trunk or Treat @ OB, 3-4:30 p.m.
31 Fall Parties, 2:40-3:40 p.m.
NOVEMBER
1 2nd Gr. Social, 7 p.m.
8 NO SCHOOL, Prof. Development Day 
11 Passport Night, 6 p.m.
16 Walk in the Park (during PE)
   Dine Out Night @ STL Bread Co. 4-8 p.m. 
17 PTO Board Mtg. 5:30 p.m.
   Parent Advisory Town Hall Mtg. 6:30 p.m.
Announcements:
PTO News
THANK YOU- to our Teacher Appreciation chairs, Angie Stern, Corrina Foy, and their amazing bakers (Suzette Weiss, Anne Leidenfrost,  Jamie Steinbach, Natalie DiNicola, Bettina Drake, and Nicole Taylor) for providing meals for our teachers and staff during parent conferences this week!
PTO PURCHASE- The PTO has approved spending $15,000 which will purchase 40 new iPads. This is helping us reach our goal of being 1 to 1 with technology.
TRUNK-or-TREAT- Halloween is on a Monday, so get your trick or treating started early. Please join us for our first Trunk-or-Treat. The event is free and open to all OB families. We hope to see you this Saturday from 3-4:30 p.m. Please contact oldbonhommedads@yahoo.com with any questions.

Old Bonhomme Drug Busters, We “Ain’t” Afraid to Say No!
Red Ribbon Week 2016 October 24 – 31
Monday, October 31
OB Eagles Slam a Book on Drugs!
Everyone is encouraged to dress up like their favorite book character.
Students will be meeting with their families today and having fall parties.
Candy Donation
After Halloween, do you still have Halloween candy around your house?
Are you thinking that you have had enough, but don't want it to go to waste?
Are you aware that there are children that don't get to go trick-or-treating and would love a few treats?
We have a solution!
Bring any unopened candy to the office by Friday, November 4. All candy will be boxed up and taken to the local Ronald McDonald House for other children and families in our community to enjoy. Please do not buy any candy for this activity. Save that money to buy real food for our Thanksgiving drive! Start our community giving today!
Counselor News
Throughout the school year, we inadvertently throw a lot of different acronyms your way. To help you feel like you are not on a Seinfeld show we have created the Parent Guide to Student Appraisal. In this guide, you will find assessment names, acronyms, descriptions and the reason why students are given these assessments.

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. 

OB Weekly News 10_21

OCTOBER

25 P/T Conferences, 4-8 p.m. 
27 P/T Conferences, 1:30-7 p.m.
   Early Dismissal, 1:15 p.m.
28 NO SCHOOL, Conference Compensation day 
29 Trunk or Treat @ OB, 3-4:30 p.m.
31 Fall Parties, 2:40-3:40 p.m.
NOVEMBER
1 2nd Gr. Social, 7 p.m.
8 NO SCHOOL*, Prof. Development Day (Please note this is a Tuesday, Election Day) 
11 Passport Night, 6 p.m.
Announcements:
Counselor News
Throughout the school year, we inadvertently throw a lot of different acronyms your way. To help you feel like you are not on a Seinfeld show we have created the Parent Guide to Student Appraisal. In this guide, you will find assessment names, acronyms, descriptions and the reason why students are given these assessments.
PTO News
New Old Bonhomme Families- Do you have questions about the school, our events, or anything else? We would love to match you up with a parent in your grade level that has been here and can explain. If you would like to be paired with a parent who has been here awhile, please email oldbonhommepto@gmail.com
PTO Purchases: Thanks to all of the generous donations made during the Dance-A-Thon, we were able to purchase the PE Coaches 24- A360 Polar Heart Rate Monitors to be used with the kids during PE as well as approve 12 Teacher Mini Grants.

Parent-Teacher Conferences
Check your calendar for your time and date of parent-teacher conferences next week! We look forward to sharing with you about your child’s progress and goals for next quarter. All of the special teachers (Art, Music, PE, Spanish, Library, Learning Lab, Gifted, Counselor, ELL) and Mrs. Kirchgessner are also available, so feel free to stop by or email us for a time to meet with you. See you soon!
THE WORLD FAMOUS HARLEM WIZARDS ARE COMING TO LHWHS ON NOVEMBER 6, AT 2 PM! Don't miss this first-ever community event of its kind, hosted by the LEF and the LHWHS Boys' Basketball Program. It will be a fun afternoon of high-flying and interactive sports entertainment with the Harlem Wizards basketball team taking on our own home team of Ladue School District teachers and staff. BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE (general admission $15; reserved $20; and courtside/ VIP $30): http://www.harlemwizards.com/schedule-tickets/. Proceeds will benefit the Ladue School District and the LHWHS Boys' Basketball Program. Sponsorship opportunities are available.
Job Well Done
Our amazing PE teachers Coach Jander and Coach Prange will be honored at the Board Meeting on Monday night, for their great work for the American Heart Association!

Old Bonhomme Drug Busters, We “Ain’t” Afraid to Say No!
Red Ribbon Week 2016 October 24 – 31
Monday, October 24
Follow Your Dreams! Say NO to Drugs! (Student Pick)
Everyone is encouraged to wear their pajamas, robe, and slippers to school. Don’t forget tennis shoes for PE. Character Council members will be passing out Red Ribbon Week stickers for students to wear.
Tuesday, October 25
OB Eagles Team Up Against Drugs! (Student Pick)
Everyone is encouraged to wear their favorite sports gear and/or jersey.
Students will have the opportunity to play Healthy Choice Relay during lunch.
Wednesday, October 26
OB Eagles Elect to be Drug Free!
Everyone is encouraged to dress in USA colors and patterns.
Students will be exercising their right to vote in the library today!
Thursday, October 27
OB Eagles Choose to Be Drug Free!
Everyone is encouraged to wear OB Spirit clothes or colors.
Obi, our mascot, will be greeting students today!
Friday, October 28
NO SCHOOL - Conference Compensation Day
Monday, October 31
OB Eagles Slam a Book on Drugs!
Everyone is encouraged to dress up like their favorite book character.
Students will be meeting with their families today and having fall parties.
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. 

OB Weekly News 10_14

OCTOBER

14 End of First Quarter Early Dismissal, 1:15 p.m.
18 3rd Gr. Performance, 7 p.m.
19 Walk in the Park (during PE)
   Dine Out Night, Noodles & Co. 5-9 p.m. 
20 Kdg. Field Trip- Thies Farm, 9-1:30 p.m. 
25 P/T Conferences, 4-8 p.m.
27 P/T Conferences, 1:30-7 p.m.
   Early Dismissal, 1:15 p.m.
28 NO SCHOOL, Conference Compensation day 
29 Trunk or Treat @ OB, 3-4:30 p.m.
31 Fall Parties, 2:40-3:40 p.m.
Announcements:
Library News
Calling parent volunteers: We are looking for parent volunteers to help out during Kids Voting on October 26. Volunteers will help students participate in a mock voting experience (checking voter ID cards, helping students sign in, and then helping students use iPads to cast their vote). If you are able to help out for 30-60 minutes that afternoon, please email Susan Kelley at skelley@ladueschools.net with your availability.
Attention Parents of 3rd and 4th Grade Students:
Old Bonhomme is lucky to host the hilarious and talented children's author Mac Barnett on Tuesday, October 18. Third and fourth graders will be treated to his presentation and have the opportunity to purchase two of his most popular chapter books, The Terrible Two and The Terrible Two Get Worse. Any student that purchases one or both of Barnett's books can have them signed by the author that afternoon! Order forms have been sent home and can be returned up to the day of the author visit. Additional order forms can be picked up in the library.

PTO News
New Old Bonhomme Families- Do you have questions about the school, our events, or anything else? We would love to match you up with a parent in your grade level that has been here and can explain. If you would like to be paired with a parent who's been here a while, please email oldbonhommepto@gmail.com
OB Trunk or Treat
Saturday, October 29, from 3-4:30 p.m., All OB Elementary students & families are invited to wear their Halloween costumes and enjoy going from trunk to trunk collecting treats! This event is free and will include light refreshments. If you would like to join the fun by decorating your vehicle trunk and handing out treats, please register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ob-elementary-trunk-or-treat-registration-27939481742?ref=estw, Prizes will be given to the best decorated trunks! Limited space available, so register today! If you have questions, email oldbonhommedads@yahoo.com.
Thank You- A BIG thanks goes to Sundos Schneider, Lisa Hirschberg, & Mrs. Rowe for all their help on Picture Retake day!
After-School Classes- Look for Registration Forms going home in your child’s Friday Folder today! Contact Allison Brose at allison.brose@hotmail.com with any questions, or if you are interested in volunteering to earn a free class for your child!
BUS PASS REMINDER
Parents, please remember, if your child will be getting off the bus at a different stop, You MUST fill out a bus pass and have it signed by the office at least 24 hours in advance for this to be permitted by the bus driver. Also, as a reminder, students are not permitted to ride a different bus at any time due to space on the buses.

Old Bonhomme School 2016 MAP Results (Missouri Assessment Program)
MAP results from last spring are finally available and we’ve done some preliminary analysis to share with you. These standardized on-line tests are given to third and fourth graders in English- Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics each spring. Our scores continue to be consistently strong with 85% of our third and fourth graders scoring Proficient or Advanced in ELA and 78% scoring Proficient or Advanced in Math. This year there was a new version of the test so it is difficult to compare to previous years, although, it is good to note, that on two distinct tests and two different groups of students, our students scored nearly the same as the previous year. We are continuing to use effective researched-based strategies and seek new ways to reach our students including use of growth mind-set language and arts integration strategies to get students more actively engaged in their learning. We are looking at strategies for students to show what they have learned on these tests since we see many of our students who demonstrate proficient learning on other measures we use, but then not perform as well on the MAP test. If you are interested in more information or have questions about your own child’s report, please contact your child’s teacher or Mrs. Kirchgessner at ckirchgessner@ladueschools.net.
Mrs. Arnold, our school counselor, has created an excellent OB Parent Guide to Student Appraisal, which details more information about MAP and other assessment tools you may hear about during upcoming Parent Teacher Conferences.

Old Bonhomme Drug Busters, We “Ain’t” Afraid to Say No!
Red Ribbon Week 2016 October 24 – 31
Monday, October 24
Follow Your Dreams! Say NO to Drugs! (Student Pick)
Everyone is encouraged to wear their pajamas, robe, and slippers to school. Don’t forget tennis shoes for PE. Character Council members will be passing out Red Ribbon Week stickers for students to wear.
Tuesday, October 25
OB Eagles Team Up Against Drugs! (Student Pick)
Everyone is encouraged to wear their favorite sports gear and/or jersey.
Students will have the opportunity to play Healthy Choice Relay during lunch.
Wednesday, October 26
OB Eagles Elect to be Drug Free!
Everyone is encouraged to dress in USA colors and patterns.
Students will be exercising their right to vote in the library today!
Thursday, October 27
OB Eagles Choose to Be Drug Free!
Everyone is encouraged to wear OB Spirit clothes or colors.
Obi, our mascot, will be greeting students today!
Friday, October 28
NO SCHOOL - Conference Compensation Day
Monday, October 31
OB Eagles Slam a Book on Drugs!
Everyone is encouraged to dress up like their favorite book character.
Students will be meeting with their families today and having fall parties.

C.U.R.E. Meeting Update
C.U.R.E. (Community Understanding Respect Education) A committee of parents/guardians of African-American students meets four times a year on Thursdays 6:30-8 p.m. in the Administrative Center Board Room. Join these invaluable conversations on topics related to student achievement, parent networking, and district programming. 2016-2017 Meeting Dates*: October 27, November 17, February 16, April 20. Contact Beth Hufford at bhufford@ladueschools.net or 314-983-5302 if you would like to receive reminders of these meetings. * Meeting dates are subject to change; always check the district website.
LEF News
Team LADUE takes on the Harlem Wizards Sunday, November 6 @ 2pm at LHWHS Main Gym.
Come out and see your favorite Ladue School District teachers and staff take on the Harlem Wizards for a fun afternoon of interactive sports entertainment with the Harlem Wizards basketball team. Tickets are on sale at http://www.harlemwizards.com/schedule-tickets General Admission is $15 per ticket, $20 for Reserved Seating tickets, and $30 for Court-side Plus tickets. Tickets will also be available at the door. Don't miss this first-ever event of its kind, hosted by the Ladue Education Foundation (LEF) and the Ladue Horton Watkins High School (LHWHS) Boys’ Basketball Program.

Ladue Parent Advisory Council
Please join us as we revitalize the Ladue Parent Advisory Council (LPAC). The goal of LPAC is to effectively collaborate in order to improve educational, self-efficacy, and social outcomes of students with special education needs. We plan to meet monthly for social gatherings, panel discussions, and workshops. There will be an opportunity for networking, learning about educational resources, and time to simply ask questions. The first LPAC meeting is Tuesday October 18, 2016 at Ladue Middle School's Library from 7:00-8:30pm. We look forward to seeing you there. 
Anne Denman (anneadenman@gmail.com) & Kisha Lee (kisha.lee@att.net), Co-Chairs.

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. 

OB Weekly News 10-7

OCTOBER

10 FIELD DAY!
12 Passport Night Planning Mtg. 7 p.m. 
13 Picture Retake Day
OBPTO Board Mtg. 9 a.m. 
14 End of First Quarter
Early Dismissal, 1:15 p.m.
18 3rd Gr. Performance, 7 p.m. 
19 Walk in the Park (during PE)
Dine Out Night, Noodles & Co. 5-9 p.m. 
20 Kdg. Field Trip- Thies Farm, 9-1:30 p.m. 
25 P/T Conferences, 4-8 p.m.
27 P/T Conferences, 1:30-7 p.m.
Early Dismissal, 1:15 p.m.
28 NO SCHOOL, Conference Compensation day 
29 Trunk or Treat @ OB, 3-4:30 p.m.
Announcements:
CELEBRATE THE USA at FIELD DAY
On Monday, Oct. 10 from 1:15-3:30p.m. (rain date Monday, Oct. 17) If you signed up to help, please pick up your instructions in the gym on Monday at 8:45 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. Be sure your child is prepared for the weather, wears running shoes, brings a water bottle with his/her name on it, and wears RED, WHITE, and BLUE!
OB Trunk or Treat!
Saturday, October 29, from 3-4:30 p.m., All OB Elementary students & families are invited to wear their Halloween costumes and enjoy going from trunk to trunk collecting treats! This event is free and will include light refreshments. If you would like to join the fun by decorating your vehicle trunk and handing out treats, please register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ob-elementary-trunk-or-treat-registration-27939481742?ref=estw, Prizes will be given to the best decorated trunks! Limited space available, so register today!

PTO News
Bricks.... We are looking for bricks of any size, shape, or color to build a path in our Butterfly Garden. If you have any left over from a project that you'd like to donate, please contact Kate Hellmann at ktpichon@yahoo.com. Thank you to the Settler and Becker families for already contributing.
Amazon Did you know all of your Amazon orders could help out our PTO? http://smile.amazon.com/ch/20-4310750
Use the link above and Amazon will give 0.5% of eligible purchases back to Old Bonhomme PTO!
Buzz books went home last Friday, 1 per household. Thank you to our Buzz Book Chair, Jessica Goldman, and her committee, Nicole Addison and Terri Penn, for getting it done as quickly as possible. Thank you to Mrs. Roth for assisting in judging the artwork for the book as well. Our fourth graders did such a good job, we had to find a way to include as many illustrations as possible!
Thank you to our First Grade Social Chair, Sandhya Vollala, and her team of volunteers: Kelechi Loynd, Suzette Weiss, Seema Dugar, and Monai Prabagaran, for making last week's First Grade Social a huge success!
The Dance-A-Thon was also a huge success, and it could not have been possible without your support. We were able to raise over $20,000 to spend on the needs and wants of our school. Thank you to our DAT chairs: Jamie Caccciabando, Jayme Fingerman, and Anne Leidenfrost, for making the fundraising event so much fun. Coach Prange and Coach Jander, for teaching our kids all of those dances, and all of the DAT volunteers for helping with Prize Patrol, setting up and tearing down Friday night, cheering on the kids during the day, baking for our bake sale, selling baked goods or spirit wear, monitoring the kids, the chalk work, and dancing as Obi. If you got some amazing pictures from the event that you'd like to share with the school, please send them to oldbonhommepto@gmail.com

Lead Test Results
Due to recent news and concerns about levels of lead in the drinking water at public schools in the area, the water in all buildings in the district were tested on Sept. 7 and 8, 2016. We just received the final full report and the conclusion states the following: "All sample results had detections of lead below the federal and state action level of 15 parts per billion (ppb). No further action is recommended at this time.” In fact, no faucet or water fountain tested higher than 2.9 ppb, and the vast majority were under 1.0 ppb.
LEF NEWS
ANNOUNCING A NEW FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT,
THE HARLEM WIZARDS, ON NOV. 6!
Don't miss this first-ever community event of its kind, hosted by the Ladue Education Foundation (LEF) and the Ladue Horton Watkins High School (LHWHS) Boys’ Basketball Program. Join us for a fun afternoon of high-flying and interactive sports entertainment with the world famous Harlem Wizards basketball team as they take on our own home team of Ladue School District teachers, staff and students. You'll be treated to great basketball skills, teamwork, slick dribbling, alley- oops and crazy slams. Come find out why the Wizards were the chosen entertainment for over 400 communities last season alone!
Sunday, Nov. 6, at 2 p.m. at LHWHS Tickets are $15
(Reserved $20 and Courtside/VIP $30) BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE: http://www.harlemwizards.com/schedule-tickets/(also available at the door)
Wizards jerseys also available!
Proceeds will benefit the Ladue School District and the LHWHS Boys’ Basketball Program.
See www.harlemwizards.com to learn more about the Wizards, now in their 54th season.
For information on volunteering or sponsorship, please contact the Ladue Education Foundation at lef@ladueschools.net.
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.