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.