OB Weekly News 4-29

May
2-  OB Success Week
3-  2nd Grade Performance,7 p.m.
4-  Fill the Barrel begins
6- Caps for a Cause
Early Dismissal, 1:15 p.m.
OB Spring Fling, 4:30 p.m.
9- OB Family Tech Week
11- Walk in the Park (during PE)
12- 1st Gr. Field Trip, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Announcements:

Nurse’s Notes
Just a friendly reminder that all medication must be dropped off by parents to the nurses office. For the safety of all our students, please do not send medication to school in backpacks. Eye drops and other over the counter allergy medications cannot be administered unless the nurse receives a written doctor's order from your child's pediatrician. Thank you!
OB Celebrates Our Successes
Monday, May 2 Hobby Day - Everyone is encouraged to wear clothes that show what hobby they enjoy.
Tuesday, May 3 OB Spirit Day - Everyone is encouraged to wear OB spirit or blue and white clothes to show their Eagle pride.
Wednesday, May 4 Dress for Success - Everyone is encouraged to dress nicely to show we have what it takes to be successful.
Thursday, May 5 Culture Day - Everyone is encouraged to wear something that resembles their culture or religion to celebrate our diversity.
Friday, May 6 College Day - Everyone is encouraged to wear a college T-shirt or colors to help us learn about different colleges.
Bonus - Bring in a can of food for our annual Fill the Barrel event and wear a hat for the day on Friday, May 6. Check out this link and scroll down to see examples of what to wear.

OB's Got Character
Ladue's District Character Education Committee is sponsoring a district-wide food drive starting next week! Fill The Barrel will run from Wednesday, May 4 through Wednesday, May 11. Students are encouraged to consider donating to help Operation Food Search maintain their stock throughout the upcoming summer months. Friday, May 6, is Caps For A Cause- students who bring in a donation on this day to help Fill The Barrels have the opportunity to wear a hat all day! For more detailed information, including a list of "most wanted" donation items, please click on this link: Fill the Barrel Flyer. To view a video capturing last year's Fill The Barrel event, please click on this link. Thank you in advance for considering to Choose To Be Nice by helping our district Fill The Barrels and help Operation Food Search!
Spring Fling/Parking
Afternoon pick-up will be at Stacy Park on Friday, May 6. There will be no parking allowed on the upper blacktop all day, due to set-up for the Spring Fling. It can be used for student drop off in the morning, but student pick-up will be at Stacy Park ONLY in the afternoon.

PTO News
-  The PTO is asking students to compose and submit sweet notes of gratitude to their teachers in honor of National Teacher Appreciation Day, Tuesday, 5/2. Please be on the lookout for an email with more information from your child's room parent.
-  Dust off those gift cards! The PTO is collecting any gift cards that you may have sitting around your house. Not a fan of coffee, but have a pile of Starbucks cards? Please consider donating them to our teacher gift card "raffle" which will surely brighten someone's day during Teacher Appreciation Week. Please send the certificates in an envelope labeled, "Teacher Appreciation" by Wednesday, 5/4.
Garden Work Party
Please join us for a Garden Work Party on Thursday, May 5 from 4-5:30 p.m. We will be sprucing up the garden before the Spring Fling and we need your help! There is lots to be done and we need all kinds of helpers. From the smallest to the strongest, all are welcome! Help us make the OB Vegetable Garden and NEW OB Native Garden look great! Helpers will receive a sweet treat for their hard work. :)
We could also use a few extra wheelbarrows, shovels, and hard rakes for spreading mulch and wood chips. Questions??? Email Kate Hellmann at ktpichon@yahoo.com.
Yearbooks
Yearbooks are on sale NOW so be sure to order yours today! Order forms were sent home in Friday Folders, extra copies are also available in the office. The cost is $15.00 and checks can be made payable to OBPTO. Orders are due by Monday, 5/9. Questions? Contact Lauren Brown at laurenfoxbrown@me.com

Support OB with GIFT CARDS!!
Do you need end of the year teachers gifts? Graduation Gifts? Father’s Day? Dining Out? Stock up on gift cards for all your giving needs and OBPTO gets a portion of the $$$!
It’s really easy to purchase:
1. Go to shopWithScrip.com and click on “Create Account” in the green family sign-up box
2. Fill in all required information and click “I Accept” (do not enter home address- all gift cards will be mailed to OB- just enter your child’s name and teacher)
3. Choose two security questions
4. Enter OB Enrollment Code(case sensitive LLBE91BA358L1)
Now you can place your orders by accessing “My Account” in the upper right hand side of www.ShopWithScrip.com After you “Submit Order” simply write a check to OBPTO for the full amount of your order and send to school. Order now through May 2 to ensure delivery by Friday, May 13! Any Questions, contact Courtney Swillinger at cswillinger@hotmail.com or (314)603-9664. Thanks for supporting OBPTO!
La'Due It 5K and 1-mile Fun Run
THIS SUNDAY!
It's not too late to join in! Register onsite at Stacy Park beginning at 7:30am. 5K begins at 9:00 a.m. 1-mile Fun Run begins at 9:45 a.m.
Bring canned food to help Fill the Barrel. Stick around for great attendance prizes!
Brought to you by the Ladue Schools Physical Education Department and Wellness Committee.

Honor Teachers and Staff on Give STL Day May 3
This year there's a twist on Give STL Day. We'll still be raising money in honor of teachers and school staff, but this year the money will be distributed among the parent associations in the Ladue School District. That way, we'll be helping them as they directly support those teachers, staff and administrators who make a difference for our students every day!
On Tuesday, May 3, during National Teacher Appreciation Week, you can donate to this campaign. Last year, the LEF received 102 donations and raised $5,091.26. Our number of donations put us in the top 4% of the 790 participating non-profits! We made a powerful statement to our teachers and joined our community in raising two million dollars for local non-profits in one day.
Give STL Day is a big, bold opportunity for us and for our community. A partnership between the St. Louis Community Foundation and nonprofits from across the area, Give STL Day is an online day of giving where nonprofits like ours will be reaching out to our donors – and looking for new ones – as we educate them about our mission and raise operating funds.
Visit www.givestlday.org for additional details, and don’t forget to give on May 3!
Play Day at the Piece Playce
It's time to get in some good springtime playtime at the Piece Playce! It might be muddy -- dress appropriately.
Mark your calendar for summertime Play Days: Wed. June 1, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Sat. June 18, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Note: These are not drop-off events. A parent or guardian is required to be present. Siblings are welcome. Questions? Contact Coach Jander at cjander@ladueschools.net.
Attention OB Book Worms!

The OB library will be open for business this summer and Mrs. Kelley hopes to see you there. Stop by the library on Wednesday mornings from 10:00-12:00, June 1-August 3, to check-out books. This is a great opportunity to meet up with friends over the summer and to browse for good books to read! Make this part of your summer plans!
Parents, be sure to follow Mrs. Kelley on Twitter for the latest library news (@skelley_1).

The Ladue School District does not discriminate on the basis of status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age or race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, socioeconomic 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 4-22

April

23- Play Day at the Piece Playce, 10-12 p.m. 
25-29 3rd Gr. MAP Testing

27- 2nd Gr. Zoo Trip, 9-2 p.m.
29- 4th Gr. Idea Lab Field Trip, 9:15-2:30 p.m.
May
3- 2nd Grade Performance,7 p.m. 4- Fill the Barrel begins
6- Caps for a Cause
Early Dismissal, 1:15 p.m. OB Spring Fling, 4:30 p.m.

Announcements:
La'Due It 5K and 1-mile Fun Run
Sunday, May 1 at 9:00 a.m. starting line at Stacy Park Register at http://www.fleetfeetstlouis.com/racing/calendar/LaDueItRun.
Bring canned food to help Fill the Barrel. Stick around for great attendance prizes.
Kick off the start of National Physical Education and Sport Week.
Be part of a community celebration of health and fitness!
Brought to you by the Ladue Schools Physical Education Department and Wellness Committee.
Play Day at the Piece Playce
It's time to get in some good springtime playtime at the Piece Playce! It might be muddy -- dress appropriately.
Mark your calendar for summertime Play Days: Wed. June 1, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Sat. June 18, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Note: These are not drop-off events. A parent or guardian is required to be present. Siblings are welcome. Questions? Contact Coach Jander at cjander@ladueschools.net.
Nurse’s Notes
Just a friendly reminder that all medication must be dropped off by parents to the nurses office. For the safety of all our students, please do not send medication to school in backpacks. Eye drops and other over the counter allergy medications cannot be administered unless the nurse receives a written doctor's order from your child's pediatrician. Thank you!
Science Night

Science Night was a HUGE success this year. We had 55 students participate, and 10 projects went on to Queeny Park and hopefully we will have some more winners! Thanks to all those that made it out to support all the hard work of these students!
Yearbooks
Yearbooks are on sale NOW so be sure to order yours today! Order forms were sent home in Friday Folders last week, extra copies are also available in the office. The cost is $15.00 and checks can be made payable to OBPTO. Orders are due by Monday, 5/9. Questions? Contact Lauren Brown at laurenfoxbrown@me.com
Jump Rope for Heart
The O.B. community has done it AGAIN! We had another record-breaking year by making a donation of $24,781 to the American Heart Association. Thank you to everyone who supports HEALTHY HEARTS in our school, in your homes, and across the country!

Attention OB Book Worms!
The OB library will be open for business this summer and Mrs. Kelley hopes to see you there. Stop by the library on Wednesday mornings from 10:00-12:00, June 1-August 3, to check-out books. This is a great opportunity to meet up with friends over the summer and to browse for good books to read! Make this part of your summer plans!
Parents, be sure to follow Mrs. Kelley on Twitter for the latest library news (@skelley_1).
Applications Due April 29 for Board Advisory Committee
The Ladue School District is fortunate to have residents with a wide variety of skills, knowledge, experience and talents. Anyone with interest in sharing their expertise with the Ladue School District is invited to apply for an open position on one of the district's Board Advisory Committees.
The following committees have positions open and new members will begin serving in September 2016.
Curriculum & Instruction Committee Facilities Planning Committee Finance Committee
Technology Committee
Appointments to the Board Advisory Committees are made prior to the beginning of each school year to fill vacancies. Members serve for 3 years. If you are interested, contact bhufford@ladueschools.net.

Support OB with GIFT CARDS!!
Do you need end of the year teachers gifts? Graduation Gifts? Father’s Day? Dining Out? Stock up on gift cards for all your giving needs and OBPTO gets a portion of the $$$!
It’s really easy to purchase:
1. Go to shopWithScript.com and click on “Create Account” in the green family sign-up box
2. Fill in all required information and click “I Accept” (do not enter home address- all gift cards will be mailed to OB- just enter your child’s name and teacher)
3. Choose two security questions
4. Enter OB Enrollment Code(case sensitive LLBE91BA358L1)
Now you can place your orders by accessing “My Account” in the upper right hand side of www.ShopWithScript.com
After you “Submit Order” simply write a check to OBPTO for the full amount of your order and send to school. Order now through May 2 to ensure delivery by Friday, May 13!!
Any Questions, contact Courtney Swillinger at cswillinger@hotmail.com or (314)603-9664
Thanks for supporting OBPTO!
Dinner Table Discussion Starters
Check out this article on Where's the Magic in Family Dinner? If you like this article you can sign up for more articles like it by clicking on the link

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 4-15

April

15- Early Dismissal, 1:15 p.m.
16- Strong Parent Group, 8:30-9:30 a.m. 
18-22 4th Gr. MAP Testing
19- OB Art Show, 7 p.m.
20- Walk in the Park (during PE)
21- Principal’s Picnic (during lunches)
CURE Mtg. 6:30 p.m.
25-29 3rd Gr. MAP Testing
27- 2nd Gr. Zoo Trip, 9-2 p.m.
29- 4th Gr. Idea Lab Field Trip, 9:15-2:30 p.m.
May
3- 2nd Grade Performance,7 p.m.
Announcements:
Message from Ms. Ladue
Attention 2nd Grade Parents! Miss Ladue is in need of pots, pans, lids, and wooden spoons to borrow for the upcoming 2nd grade musical, "Drum Dream Girl." If you are able to lend an item, please write your last name on a piece of masking tape and adhere it to the cookware. We will return the items to you after the production on May 3rd. Many Thanks!
CURE Meeting
The final CURE meeting will be on Thursday, April 21 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the Administrative Center. CURE (Community, Understanding, Respect Education) is a group for parents/guardians of African American students. They meet four times a year. They get district updates from the superintendent and then spend time in networking. Refreshments are provided. We call it "coffee, cookies and conversation." The meetings usually go until 8:00 p.m. Hope to see you there!
Attention OB Book Worms!
The OB library will be open for business this summer and Mrs. Kelley hopes to see you there. Stop by the library on Wednesday mornings from 10:00-12:00, June 1-August 3, to check-out books. This is a great opportunity to meet up with friends over the summer and to browse for good books to read! Make this part of your summer plans!

Parents, be sure to follow Mrs. Kelley on Twitter for the latest library news (@skelley_1).

PTO News

A huge thank you to Mushtaq Ahmed and the Science Night committee for an amazing evening.

If you would like to get involved in the PTO and help with next year's events or fundraisers, please contact Becky Marbarger at beckymarbarger@sbcglobal.net or Jen Jim at jen_jim@ymail.com.

Applications Due April 29 for Board Advisory Committee

The Ladue School District is fortunate to have residents with a wide variety of skills, knowledge, experience and talents. Anyone with interest in sharing their expertise with the Ladue School District is invited to apply for an open position on one of the district's Board Advisory Committees.

The following committees have positions open and new members will begin serving in September 2016.

Curriculum & Instruction Committee Facilities Planning Committee Finance Committee
Technology Committee

Appointments to the Board Advisory Committees are made prior to the beginning of each school year to fill vacancies. Members serve for 3 years. If you are interested, contact bhufford@ladueschools.net.

Earth Day @ Stacy Park

Come celebrate Earth Day at Stacy Park on Saturday, April 23 from 10-12. There will be activity tables and entertainment for children and adults. Old Bonhomme families are hosting a special nature craft table. Come and join in the fun!

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 4_8

April

8- Science Night, 6 p.m.
LEF Rhythm and Hues Event, 7-11 p.m.
10- Play Day at the Piece Playce, 3-5 p.m.

12- 16-17 Kdg. Parent Mtg. 7 p.m.(Parents Only)

13- Diversity Mtg. 5:30 p.m.

14- PTO Mtg. 9 a.m.
15- Early Dismissal, 1:15 p.m.
16- Strong Parent Group, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
18-22 4th Gr. MAP Testing
19- OB Art Show, 7 p.m.
20- Walk in the Park (during PE)
21- Principal’s Picnic (during lunches)
25-29 3rd Gr. MAP Testing
27- 2nd Gr. Zoo Trip, 9-2 p.m.
29- 4th Gr. Idea Lab Field Trip, 9:15-2:30 p.m.
Announcements:
Thank you!
Prop R passed with flying colors on Tuesday! Our community voted to support 85.1 million dollars in bond money to renovate our high school and complete other projects around the district. Thank you for your support of our schools!
Strong Parent Group
This semester we are hosting a Strong Parent group at Old Bonhomme. Our last meeting is Saturday April 16, from 8:30-9:30 a.m. in the OB Conference Room. If needed, child care will be provided. Click here to enroll in the program.
Dinner Table Discussion Starters
​Research has proven family dinner time is important to our children's development. Periodically you will see dinner discussion starters in our weekly news. This week the emphasis is on a family. ​What makes a family? Can a family include grandparents? Can a family include someone who is not related to you but you love and like them more than some of your relatives?
Play Day at the Piece Playce
It's time for some springtime Piece Playce! Come and play Sunday, April 10, 3-5 p.m.
Note: This is not a drop-off event. A parent or guardian is required to be present. Siblings are welcome. It might be muddy -- dress appropriately. Questions? Contact Coach Jander at cjander@ladueschools.net
Olivette News
Work is scheduled to begin on the Old Bonhomme Road Restoration Project. The project scope includes sidewalk replacement, new curbs and gutters, pavement mill and overlay, as well as some utility improvements and relocations on Old Bonhomme Road from Price to Olive.
Site preparation and tree removal will begin April 11, and will likely take one week to complete. The work zone for this phase is Price to Olive (the entire length of the project).
Beginning April 18, the next phase of construction will begin, requiring the closure of one lane of Old Bonhomme Road from Price Road to Dielman Road. Traffic on that stretch of Old Bonhomme will be restricted to one way westbound. Sidewalk and gutter work will be started from Price Road west on the SOUTH side of Old Bonhomme. Although the area right around Old Bonhomme School is not directly in the construction beginning April 18, it will impact us indirectly so please be patient and aware. We will keep you updated through the newsletter as information is shared with us.
There will be a public meeting on April 6, at 7pm at City Hall to address questions and explain the project further. This project is funded by the City Capital Projects Fund and a grant from the Federal Highway Administration administered by MODoT.

Everyone is encouraged to wear red or Cardinal gear on Monday for the

St. Louis Cardinals home opener!

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 4-1

April

1-  Jump Rope for Heart donations DUE

2-  CCRC Tennis, 5:30-7:15 p.m.

4- The Big JUMP Day (during PE)
8- 1st Gr. Trip to Magic House, 9-2 p.m.

Science Night, 6 p.m.

LEF Rhythm and Hues Event, 7-11 p.m. 

12- 16-17 Kdg. Parent Mtg. 7 p.m.
13- Diversity Mtg. 5:30 p.m.
14- PTO Mtg. 9 a.m.

15- Early Dismissal, 1:15 p.m.
16- Strong Parent Group, 8:30-9:30 a.m. 

19- OB Art Show, 7 p.m.

Announcements:

Jump Rope for Heart

It's not too late, O.B.  We can still save more lives!  The donation date has been extended to Monday! Cash, checks, matching gifts, and online donations can still be made at www.heart.org/jump or click on the QR code above.  We celebrated a $22,000 donation last year.  Will we continue the tradition of breaking our record?!  Come and join in the fun during P.E. classes on Monday!

Dinner Table Discussion Starters

We all know that family dinners are important. But do you know how important they are?

Here’s some of the research:

– According to Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine in 2004, children ages 11-18 who dine frequently as a family experience less depression and suicidal tendencies, and have better grades.

– Additionally, frequent family dinner is the single most important factor in the development of a child’s vocabulary (Harvard Research, 1996).

– Columbia University’s 2012 study shows that regular family dinners increase the likelihood of excellent relationships between parents and teenagers. In turn, these excellent relationships lead to a radical decrease of substance abuse in teenagers.

You can click here to find 101 Dinner Table Discussion Starters. In the future, more ideas for dinner conversations will be posted here.

OB Art Show

Don’t miss the 4th Annual Old Bonhomme’s Interactive Art Show on Tuesday, April 19. Go to this link for more info: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B73YZ30NZX9bY0V2V2luNGFSRTA/view?usp=sharing
or view the flyer that came out through Peachjar!
OB's Got Character
Hopefully your OB student(s) shared with you about our March Class Buddy Time on Monday afternoon. Students met with fellow students in their buddy class(es) to review Choosing To Be Nice with our bodies by respecting other people’s spaces (kinespheres), and also learned body movements to perform while reciting the Choose To Be Nice promise. Monday, April 4, we will begin reciting the Choose To Be Nice promise, with the addition of body movements. Please click here to watch Obi, our school mascot, moving his body along to the Choose To Be Nice promise. Have YOU made the Choose To Be Nice Promise yet? Thank you for considering doing so if you have not already. We are looking forward to our April Class Buddy Time, which is our final scheduled meeting time for this school year.
LEF Rhythm & Hues Event
On April 8, from 7-11 p.m. at Majorette in Maplewood, 7150 Manchester Rd, 63143. The evening features performances by LHWHS student musicians like the Percussion Ensemble, Choir, Strolling Strings and Jazz Combo, joined by a lineup of all-star alumni musicians and bands, dancing, entertainment. This is a rare opportunity to hear live performances by our own talented musician students, teachers, alumni and professionals in one night, in one venue. Visual artists like Zack Smithey, whose work is featured on our Rhythm & Hues logo, will have works available for auction, along with other music-themed items and unique, local experiences. For more info, visit the LEF website at http://laduefoundation.org/wordpress/events/rhythm-hues-2016/

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.