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January

22- Chili Supper and Basketball game @ LHWHS 
26- First Gr. Performance, 7 p.m.
29- Quarterly Newsletter goes home
February
2- Passport Night Mtg. 7 p.m.
10- Diversity Mtg. 4 p.m.
11- OBPTO Mtg. 9 a.m. All Welcome!
Valentines’ Parties, 2:30-3:30 p.m. 
12- NO SCHOOL- Prof. Dev. Day
Announcements:
SOCKS AND SANDWICHES EVENT
This year we gathered once again in the cafeteria on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to do community service together. As many of you know Mrs. King requested that his day be a day of service to others, not a day of rest. Our community is so amazing, we always rise to meet challenges!
This year we made 981 sandwiches and collected 621 pairs of socks for area homeless shelters in less than 30 minutes!
Our next challenge is ahead. The homeless shelters are no longer requesting sandwiches for various reasons but still need our support. The Diversity Committee is looking for another hands-on project to help the community on Dr. King's Day.
If you have ideas for ways our families can be involved together please send ideas to
Tammy Maclean, Jill Wright or Lisa Roth. tmaclean@ladueschools.net, jwright@ladueschools.net, lroth@ladueschools.net 
Check out the flipagram from our annual Socks & Sandwiches event. 
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
If you have a child that will be 5 years old before August 1, 2016, please contact Mrs. Dunkle in the school office to set up an appointment for a kindergarten screening, or call (314) 983-KIDS. Screenings will begin in February and spaces are filling up, so please call and book yours today. Also, help us get the word out to your friends and neighbors who have little ones that will be starting school in the Fall!

'Due Time Chili Supper and Basketball Games @ LHWHS
The Ladue School District Community Chili Supper is on Friday, January 22 at Ladue Horton Watkins High School Cafeteria from 5 to 7 p.m. If you have never been to the event, check out this short video to see what it is like. Purchase tickets for $8 at the door.
Passport Night
Would you like to show off your country of origin, your culture, or your heritage? Sign up to host a table at Passport Night! Passport Night is March 4, 2016. It is always a great time with prizes, entertainment, and fun with friends! If you are interested in hosting a table or volunteering contact Kelly O’Donnell at kbetho22@gmail.com or (314) 369-5573. There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, February 2 at 7 p.m. in the Old Bonhomme Library. Passport Night is sponsored by the OBPTO.
OBPTO News
It's about that time!
Look for the 2016-17 OBPTO Board Candidate forms in next Friday's folder!
Have you wondered how you could help? Look over the form and see which position you feel you would best like to hold!
Our next Board Meeting is at 9 a.m. on February 11. It will be held in the Cafeteria with Dr. Jahnke, the District Superintendent, as a special speaker. Come and check it out and see for yourself all that we do. If you have any questions about the PTO Board Candidate Form contact Becky Marbarger, PTO President at beckymarbarger@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. 

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January

18- No School- Socks and Sandwiches Event, 9 a.m. (must be accompanied by adult) 
19- MLK Performance @ LHWHS 7 p.m.
20- Walk in the Park (during PE)
        Dine Out Night, CPK
22- Chili Supper and Basketball game @ LHWHS 
26- First Gr. Performance, 7 p.m.
Announcements:
SAVE THE DATES!
MLK NIGHT - TUESDAY, JANUARY 19
It’s a Surprise Party, of sorts! The theme this year... ‘Color My World’. Art inspires collaboration, community, dreams, and emotion. Students from a variety of grade levels will be performing a diverse array of poetry, art, music and dance at the high school. We welcome special guest artist, John Jansky. He will create a portrait in a matter of minutes. Who will he paint? Well, that’s the surprise! Come celebrate Dr. King with our students and John Jansky. Here’s a hint, the portrait is of a person who entered college at the age of 15! Any guesses? Join us in the Performing Arts Center at Ladue High School on Tuesday, January 19 at 7:00 p.m. to find out.
SOCKS AND SANDWICHES SERVICE PROJECT - JANUARY 18
Thank You! We have been collecting loads of socks for our annual Socks and Sandwiches event. Also, thank you for contributing meat, cheese and bread this week. We are very appreciative and look forward to making sandwiches on Monday morning. It is a wonderful community effort to honor Dr. King on our day of service.
FROM THE COUNSELOR
Presenters Needed Week of January 25
Elementary is a time for children to be exposed to different career opportunities. We are looking for parents and/or grandparents to come in and present about their career. During the thirty-minute presentation, we would like for the following points to be addressed:

• Describe your career
  
• What subjects you need to be good at to have this career
  
• Some of the things you did as an elementary student that led you to this career
  
• What character traits are important to have in this career field
  
• Discuss what kind of training you received to be in this career
  You are welcome to bring in displays and hand material out to the students. If you are available, please click here to sign up.
  Also...from the Counselor
  Win an autographed set of the 15 Howard B. Wigglebottom books and an Amazon tablet! These award-winning books are the subject of a new website. Have your child draw pictures of Howard B. Wigglebottom or his friends and post them on their Facebook page or email them to be posted. https://www.facebook.com/Howard-B-Wigglebottom-111564547406
  A panel of teachers and counselors will choose the winners. The winners’ school library will receive an autographed set of the fifteen Howard B. Wigglebottom books. The child will receive an Amazon 7” Wifi Tablet. Winner to be announced on 2/11. Posting photos of your child on their Facebook page is very welcome as well. The goal is to have children from different places learn and know about each other. Like them on Facebook so you will know the dates of their next giveaway.

'Due Time Chili Supper and Basketball Games @ LHWHS
The Ladue School District Community Chili Supper is on Friday, January 22 at Ladue Horton Watkins High School Cafeteria from 5 to 7 p.m. If you have never been to the event, check out this short video to see what it is like. Purchase tickets for $6 per person in advance, $8 at the door OR order online by clicking here and choosing the Chili Supper icon.
Passport Night
Would you like to show off your country of origin, your culture, or your heritage? Sign up to host a table at Passport Night! Passport Night is March 4, 2016. It is always a great time with prizes, entertainment, and fun with friends! If you are interested in hosting a table or volunteering contact Kelly O’Donnell at kbetho22@gmail.com or (314) 369-5573. There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, February 2 at 7 p.m. in the Old Bonhomme Library. Passport Night is sponsored by the OBPTO.
LEF Initiatives and Capital Campaign
With more than nine years of work dedicated to enhancing the excellence of the Ladue School District, the Ladue Education Foundation (LEF) is continuing to provide extraordinary learning opportunities to our students through teacher grants for programs in neuroscience, character education, music, art, computer coding, 3D modeling, and much more.
In addition, the LEF is raising awareness and funds to support the Ladue School District’s proposed high school renovation.
"We are fully engaged in helping the district in its efforts regarding this crucial initiative," explains LEF Executive Director Kristen Wild.

The LEF has already raised close to $2 million in pledges in the first phase of its capital campaign to support the proposed renovation of Ladue Horton Watkins High School. READ MORE: LEF Quarterly Newsletter, Dec. 11, 2015
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
If you have a child that will be 5 years old before August 1, 2016, please contact Mrs. Dunkle in the school office to set up an appointment for a kindergarten screening, or call (314) 983-KIDS. Screenings will begin in February and spaces are filling up, so please call and book yours today. Also, help us get the word out to your friends and neighbors who have little ones that will be starting school in the Fall!

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. 

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January

10- Family Fun Night @ The Center of Clayton, 6-8 p.m.
18- No School- Socks and Sandwiches Event 
19- MLK Performance @ LHWHS 7 p.m.
20- Walk in the Park (during PE)
Dine Out Night, CPK
22- Chili Supper and Basketball game @ LHWHS 
26- First Gr. Performance, 7 p.m.
Announcements:
Get Ready for Socks and Sandwiches!
Parents, we need your help with our annual community service event to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We are asking families to bring items to help us make sandwiches for area homeless shelters. Please bring in your items by Friday, January 15 for our event on Monday, January 18. Your ingredient donation in any amount brings us one sandwich closer to feeding a need, so please come lend a hand in Old Bonhomme’s cafeteria at 9 a.m. on Monday. Please remember children must be accompanied by an adult.
Donated assignments:
Kindergarten: Packaged Sliced Ham or Bologna Grade 1: Packaged Sliced Turkey
Grade 2: Sliced Bread
Grade 3: Packaged Sliced American Cheese Grade 4: Packaged Sliced Turkey or Ham
Also, now through January 15, those wishing to participate can donate new socks. The
new socks should be delivered to your child’s classroom. Please choose tube socks in large sizes for either men, women, or children. Any questions contact Mrs. Wright at jwright@ladueschools.net

'Due Time Chili Supper and Basketball Games @ LHWHS
The Ladue School District Community Chili Supper is on Friday, January 22 at Ladue Horton Watkins High School Cafeteria from 5 to 7 p.m. If you have never been to the event, check out this short video to see what it is like. Purchase tickets for $6 per person in advance, $8 at the door OR order online by clicking here and choosing the Chili Supper icon.
Passport Night
Would you like to show off your country of origin, your culture, or your heritage? Sign up to host a table at Passport Night! Passport Night is March 4, 2016. It is always a great time with prizes, entertainment, and fun with friends! If you are interested in hosting a table or volunteering contact Kelly O’Donnell at kbetho22@gmail.com or (314) 369-5573. There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, February 2 at 7 p.m. in the Old Bonhomme Library. Passport Night is sponsored by the OBPTO.
Family Fun Night: Beach Party
Let it snow! Sunday, January 10, 6-8 p.m. at The Center of Clayton, 50 Gay Ave, Clayton MO 63105. There will be Swimming and light snacks provided and it is FREE for Old Bonhomme Families! For any questions contact Dawn Rossetti @ dawngeil@yahoo.com Sponsored by the OBPTO.

LEF Initiatives and Capital Campaign

With more than nine years of work dedicated to enhancing the excellence of the Ladue School District, the Ladue Education Foundation (LEF) is continuing to provide extraordinary learning opportunities to our students through teacher grants for programs in neuroscience, character education, music, art, computer coding, 3D modeling, and much more.
In addition, the LEF is raising awareness and funds to support the Ladue School District’s proposed high school renovation.
"We are fully engaged in helping the district in its efforts regarding this crucial initiative," explains LEF Executive Director Kristen Wild. The LEF has already raised close to $2 million in pledges in the first phase of its capital campaign to support the proposed renovation of Ladue Horton Watkins High School. READMORE: LEF Quarterly Newsletter, Dec. 11, 2015

FREE TICKETS!

Join the Billikens Women’s Basketball team on Saturday, January 16 at 7:00 p.m. as they take on Dayton for the 2nd Annual Pink Out game! Come down and enjoy FREE giveaways, a FREE photobooth, entertainers, FREE face painters, and a bald eagle display. Additionally, your favorite St. Louis area mascots will be back this year! Doors open at 5:30, you don’t want to miss out. Just email Mrs. Rowe in the front office at lrowe@ladueschools.net with the number of complimentary tickets you want and they will be sent home with your child. Hope to see you there!
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.