Join the SSA and other Spoede parents in the cafeteria after drop-off on the first day of school to sob--or celebrate--the start of the new school year!

The Spoede Gazette is sent out by the SSA every Monday morning.

Our priority is publicizing SSA news and happenings as well as other Spoede and Ladue School District events and opportunities. 

 We welcome submissions for content from community members and reserve the right to edit for space. 

Submissions should be submitted to spoedenewsletter@gmail.com no later than Friday to be included in the following Monday's Gazette.

The SSA welcomes all volunteers and there are opportunities for both consistent and one-time commitments.

Sign up now to be a Room Parent for your child's class and mark your calendar for the Room Parent Informational Meeting to be held on Wednesday, September 3 at 6:00 pm in the Spoede Cafeteria.

More volunteer opportunities will be posted and available throughout the school year!

Registration is now open for after-school Youth Sports and Youth Enrichment activities at Spoede! Classes begin the week of September 8. 

Explore all program offerings and register at ladueschools.arux.app.

Tuesday

Skyhawk Sports Flag Football and Basketball

Pokemon

Bricks4Kidz

Wednesday

Chess

Thursday

Tennis

Domino Mega Builders

AR Workshop

Mad Science

These fee-based activities are organized by the Ladue Schools Community Education. Contact communityeducation@ladueschools.net or (314) 983-5308 with any questions 

Spoede Elementary’s annual Dance-a-Thon is the Spoede School Association's only fundraiser of the year. For the first time, we're inviting local businesses to be part of it with an exclusive sponsorship opportunity! 

Why Sponsor?

Reach hundreds of Ladue families

Gain year-round brand visibility

Support students, teachers, and our community

Demonstrate your business's commitment to public education

How Do I Sponsor?

Choose a tier, submit your logo, and send payment.

Sponsorships start at $500. Spots are very limited!

Deadline: Aug 26, 2025

Contact Theresa DiMartini, VP Fundraising at spoedefundraising@gmail.com

Welcome back! On behalf of the Spoede School Association (SSA), we hope you and your families had a fun and restful summer. As we begin a new school year, we are excited to reconnect, refocus, and continue to promote our awesome school community.

Each school year brings new opportunities—for our students to learn and grow, for our teachers and staff to inspire and guide, and for us, as parents, to support and engage in meaningful ways. The SSA plays a key role in this collaboration, and we are looking forward to another year of awesome events, volunteering, and community building.

Whether you’re a returning family or new to Spoede, we encourage you to get involved. Our upcoming meetings and events are designed to foster community, enhance student life, and support our incredible educators. Every voice matters, and we always welcome your ideas, energy, and participation!

Together, we can make this year a rewarding and memorable experience for our children.

Here’s to a wonderful start to the school year—we’re so glad you’re here!

Warm regards,

Lily Mahoney and Tonya Lataria

Co-Presidents, Spoede School Association

Email: ssaexecboard@gmail.com

Membership Toolkit is the SSA Hub. Download the app, and make sure to update your family's information and directory publishing preferences for this new school year!

Parent & Student Information Forms

BUZZ Book Directory

Spoede Gear 

Volunteer Opportunities

Grants funded by the SSA 2024-25

The clinic will be held at the Ladue High School gym on September 13, 2025 from 1-4pm with a performance for parents at 3:30pm.

$45 Registration includes dance instruction, poms, snack, and a t-shirt.

Register by August 23!

All clinic participants are invited to perform during halftime at the Varsity Homecoming football game on October 3, 2025!

Brought to you by the Ladue Education Foundation

Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 27 at 8:00 a.m., and get ready to run, walk, and celebrate education!

This beloved tradition is a blast for all ages, whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out.

Support Ladue Schools while you walk or run! Every step you take helps fund programs and grants that benefit students and staff across the district. Can't make it in person? No problem! Join the virtual run and make a difference from anywhere.

Ready to register?  https://runsignup.com/Race/MO/SaintLouis/DueRunForEducation

Want to learn more about the virtual run? 

https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=90873

Let's make this year's 'Due Run 4 Education the best one yet!

Register before Sept. 13 to get your early bird discount.

Saturday, September 13, 9:00 a.m.

Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park

Every step helps save lives. 

Spoede has signed up to participate in the St. Louis-St. Jude Walk!

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. 

Registration is free! Contact Lily at Lmahoney6212@gmail.com with any questions or if you/your company would like to sponsor the event.

August Breakfast and Lunch Menus

Click on the links below to connect with the SSA via Facebook this school year!

Primary SSA Page

Kindergarten

1st Grade

2nd Grade

3rd Grade

4th Grade

Spoede Mom's Book Club

If you have a news item or event you'd like to include here in the Spoede Gazette, please send the info to spoedenewsletter@gmail.com by Friday morning to be featured in the following Monday's Gazette.