FEBRUARY
4 Community Art Event, 9-12 p.m.
9 OBPTO Dine Out Night, Chevys
14 Valentines’ Class Parties, 2:40-3:40 p.m.
15 Walk in the Park (during PE)
17 NO SCHOOL- Prof. Development Day
20 NO SCHOOL- Presidents’ Day
21 OB Parent Town Hall Advisory Mtg. 6:30 p.m.
28 3rd Gr. OBPTO Social, 7-8 p.m.
Announcements:
Thank You
Thank you so much to the OB community for making Boots and Bling such a big success! Final numbers will be announced soon.
We could not have had such a wonderful event without the following volunteers: Hosts of Sign-up Parties, Online Auction donors, Teachers, Staff, Bomi Choe, Lisa Moons, Anna Molina, Erin Tilley, Amber Specter, Jessica Goldman, Jessica Glunt, Sergio Diaz- Granados, Crystal Diaz-Granados, Heather Lloyd, Jillian Thomadsen, Jayme Fingerman, Heather Huewe, Becky Marbarger, Sara Goellner, Sarah Glasser, Amy Doughty, Jenny Kissel, Angie Stern, Jen Jim and Stephanie Dahl.
PTO News
We are looking for people to serve on next year's OBPTO Board. Please consider becoming a part of the board. If you have any questions about what the jobs requires, please contact any of the current board members or Jen Jim at oldbonhommepto@gmail.com. Extra nomination forms are also available in the school office.
Are you good with computers or Squarespace? The PTO is looking for someone to take over the OBPTO website. Please contact oldbonhommepto@gmail.com if interested.
4 Community Art Event, 9-12 p.m.
9 OBPTO Dine Out Night, Chevys
14 Valentines’ Class Parties, 2:40-3:40 p.m.
15 Walk in the Park (during PE)
17 NO SCHOOL- Prof. Development Day
20 NO SCHOOL- Presidents’ Day
21 OB Parent Town Hall Advisory Mtg. 6:30 p.m.
28 3rd Gr. OBPTO Social, 7-8 p.m.
Announcements:
Thank You
Thank you so much to the OB community for making Boots and Bling such a big success! Final numbers will be announced soon.
We could not have had such a wonderful event without the following volunteers: Hosts of Sign-up Parties, Online Auction donors, Teachers, Staff, Bomi Choe, Lisa Moons, Anna Molina, Erin Tilley, Amber Specter, Jessica Goldman, Jessica Glunt, Sergio Diaz- Granados, Crystal Diaz-Granados, Heather Lloyd, Jillian Thomadsen, Jayme Fingerman, Heather Huewe, Becky Marbarger, Sara Goellner, Sarah Glasser, Amy Doughty, Jenny Kissel, Angie Stern, Jen Jim and Stephanie Dahl.
PTO News
We are looking for people to serve on next year's OBPTO Board. Please consider becoming a part of the board. If you have any questions about what the jobs requires, please contact any of the current board members or Jen Jim at oldbonhommepto@gmail.com. Extra nomination forms are also available in the school office.
Are you good with computers or Squarespace? The PTO is looking for someone to take over the OBPTO website. Please contact oldbonhommepto@gmail.com if interested.
Dismissal Safety
If you are waiting to pick up a student on the Upper Blacktop, you will need to remain in the parent waiting area beyond the upper blacktop canopy. When parents are waiting right near the door it makes it more difficult for students to come out and difficult for teachers to keep track of kids.Thank you for your cooperation as we work together to dismiss our students safely.
Nurse News
We have had several cases of pink eye (conjunctivitis) at Old Bonhomme. Symptoms include redness of the eyes and/or eyelids with thick white or yellow discharge. Sometimes their eye will seem "crusted shut" when they first wake up in the morning. If you notice these symptoms in your child, please do not send them to school. Contact your child's pediatrician instead. They may return to school after treatment has been initiated. Click this link for more information.
Counselor News
What do you do if your child comes home and tells you someone has been mean to them at school? Email their classroom teacher and let them know what is going on. In addition, encourage your child to tell an adult at school someone has been mean to them. Through our class meetings we are reinforcing this proactive approach of teaching them to tell an adult at school when and where it happens as well as an adult at home. Click here to learn more about our program and how you can help.
College T-Shirt Day
Thursday, February 9, everyone is encouraged to wear a college T-shirt and jeans. Parents, this is a great time to think about what your child's interest are and think about what after school classes, extra curricular activities, summer camps, and volunteer opportunities would help them explore this interest further.
If you are waiting to pick up a student on the Upper Blacktop, you will need to remain in the parent waiting area beyond the upper blacktop canopy. When parents are waiting right near the door it makes it more difficult for students to come out and difficult for teachers to keep track of kids.Thank you for your cooperation as we work together to dismiss our students safely.
Nurse News
We have had several cases of pink eye (conjunctivitis) at Old Bonhomme. Symptoms include redness of the eyes and/or eyelids with thick white or yellow discharge. Sometimes their eye will seem "crusted shut" when they first wake up in the morning. If you notice these symptoms in your child, please do not send them to school. Contact your child's pediatrician instead. They may return to school after treatment has been initiated. Click this link for more information.
Counselor News
What do you do if your child comes home and tells you someone has been mean to them at school? Email their classroom teacher and let them know what is going on. In addition, encourage your child to tell an adult at school someone has been mean to them. Through our class meetings we are reinforcing this proactive approach of teaching them to tell an adult at school when and where it happens as well as an adult at home. Click here to learn more about our program and how you can help.
College T-Shirt Day
Thursday, February 9, everyone is encouraged to wear a college T-shirt and jeans. Parents, this is a great time to think about what your child's interest are and think about what after school classes, extra curricular activities, summer camps, and volunteer opportunities would help them explore this interest further.
Check Out These Career Presentations at OB
A big THANK YOU to the parents and grandparents who took the time to present their career to our students last week. Visit https://goo.gl/54it3w to see them in action. We will have another round of presentations in April. If you are interested in presenting then visit https://goo.gl/59pw8Z to sign up. There are some fun games, videos, and resources on the Individual Student Planning page https://goo.gl/mBYU05 for kids to explore and learn about other careers.
OB Parent Town Hall Advisory Meeting -Tuesday, February 21
In November, we started a very important and meaningful discussion about diversity at our Old Bonhomme Parent Town Hall Advisory Meeting. We want to continue to provide opportunities to have these courageous conversations, reflect on them, and educate ourselves and the community about what we can do to make this a better place for all of our students. On Tuesday, February 21, we will hold another OB Parent Town Hall Advisory meeting. Between now and then there are several opportunities to meet and learn about others in our community.
February 4- Olivette Community Art Project @ OB - Family Event - 9-12 p.m.
February 8- Ladue Middle School Courageous Conversations- If you plan to attend, please RSVP no later than February 3, by emailing Mary LoBosco at mlobosco@ladueschools.net or call (314)983-5512. Prior to attending, please click on the following links as both items will be used as a starting point for discussion.
Finding Myself in the Story of Race- Debby Irving (Video Link)
Peggy McIntosh article on White Privilege (Article) February 21- OB Parent Town Hall Advisory Meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m.
OB Valentine Mailbox
Our annual Valentine mailbox will soon be opening for business! Please read all the information carefully to help us run it successfully! Parents – please check your child’s cards before they bring them to school to be sure that they follow the guidelines. In the spirit of community, kindergarten will once again be sponsoring a Valentine Post Office Service.
A big THANK YOU to the parents and grandparents who took the time to present their career to our students last week. Visit https://goo.gl/54it3w to see them in action. We will have another round of presentations in April. If you are interested in presenting then visit https://goo.gl/59pw8Z to sign up. There are some fun games, videos, and resources on the Individual Student Planning page https://goo.gl/mBYU05 for kids to explore and learn about other careers.
OB Parent Town Hall Advisory Meeting -Tuesday, February 21
In November, we started a very important and meaningful discussion about diversity at our Old Bonhomme Parent Town Hall Advisory Meeting. We want to continue to provide opportunities to have these courageous conversations, reflect on them, and educate ourselves and the community about what we can do to make this a better place for all of our students. On Tuesday, February 21, we will hold another OB Parent Town Hall Advisory meeting. Between now and then there are several opportunities to meet and learn about others in our community.
February 4- Olivette Community Art Project @ OB - Family Event - 9-12 p.m.
February 8- Ladue Middle School Courageous Conversations- If you plan to attend, please RSVP no later than February 3, by emailing Mary LoBosco at mlobosco@ladueschools.net or call (314)983-5512. Prior to attending, please click on the following links as both items will be used as a starting point for discussion.
Finding Myself in the Story of Race- Debby Irving (Video Link)
Peggy McIntosh article on White Privilege (Article) February 21- OB Parent Town Hall Advisory Meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m.
OB Valentine Mailbox
Our annual Valentine mailbox will soon be opening for business! Please read all the information carefully to help us run it successfully! Parents – please check your child’s cards before they bring them to school to be sure that they follow the guidelines. In the spirit of community, kindergarten will once again be sponsoring a Valentine Post Office Service.
This will be an opportunity to send Valentine cards
to anybody in the school.
• Opening: Monday morning, February 6.
• Last pick-up will be Monday, February 13 at 12p.m. (We need to close early in order to get all
Valentines sorted and delivered!) All Valentine cards must be in an envelope with only the “TO:” portion on it written in print.
• Cards must have the recipient’s first and last name and class name (grade then teacher's initial) Example: To: John Doe - KB
• Print writing only – NO CURSIVE!!!
• No candy is allowed! This is true for all Valentine cards, both in the school mailbox and within your room.
The Post Office is used for cards for children and teachers in other classrooms.
Parents, feel free to use the mailbox for your own personal Valentines. What could be more special than a Valentine from Mom or Dad, delivered to your son or daughter at school?
Please remember that Valentine's Day is for everyone! If your child brings Valentines on Tuesday, February 14, please be sure that there is a valentine for each member of the class.
Classroom valentines will be distributed in the classroom – they should not go in the school mailbox. Thank you for your cooperation.
Happy Valentine's Day!
Ms. Boudinet’s, Ms. Clausen’s, Mrs. McGee’s, and Ms. McKenna's Kindergartners
Questions? Contact Ms. Boudinet at dboudinet@ladueschools.net
Signs of Kindness
On Wednesday, a group of parents with their children created signs at home that they were given permission to place around school. Since January was our Kindness Recognition Month for Character Education it seemed a nice tie-in for our students and families. The signs were approved as long as they were positive and non-political.
• Opening: Monday morning, February 6.
• Last pick-up will be Monday, February 13 at 12p.m. (We need to close early in order to get all
Valentines sorted and delivered!) All Valentine cards must be in an envelope with only the “TO:” portion on it written in print.
• Cards must have the recipient’s first and last name and class name (grade then teacher's initial) Example: To: John Doe - KB
• Print writing only – NO CURSIVE!!!
• No candy is allowed! This is true for all Valentine cards, both in the school mailbox and within your room.
The Post Office is used for cards for children and teachers in other classrooms.
Parents, feel free to use the mailbox for your own personal Valentines. What could be more special than a Valentine from Mom or Dad, delivered to your son or daughter at school?
Please remember that Valentine's Day is for everyone! If your child brings Valentines on Tuesday, February 14, please be sure that there is a valentine for each member of the class.
Classroom valentines will be distributed in the classroom – they should not go in the school mailbox. Thank you for your cooperation.
Happy Valentine's Day!
Ms. Boudinet’s, Ms. Clausen’s, Mrs. McGee’s, and Ms. McKenna's Kindergartners
Questions? Contact Ms. Boudinet at dboudinet@ladueschools.net
Signs of Kindness
On Wednesday, a group of parents with their children created signs at home that they were given permission to place around school. Since January was our Kindness Recognition Month for Character Education it seemed a nice tie-in for our students and families. The signs were approved as long as they were positive and non-political.
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
