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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
