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Originally delivered on 8/25/2025 6:15 am

SUBJECT: Spoede Gazette - 8.25.25

Room Parent Info Meeting

Wednesday, September 3

6:00 PM

Spoede Cafeteria

A few more classes are still in need of Room Parents for the coming year!

If you signed up to be a room parent, or would like to know more about what it involves, please attend the Room Parent Informational Meeting or contact the SSA at ssaexecboard@gmail.com.

Last Chance: Business Sponsor Deadline is August 26!

The deadline to become a Spoede SSA Corporate Sponsor is Tuesday, August 26--this is your last chance!

After this date, sponsor t-shirts and year-long marketing materials will be finalized. Once printing begins, no additional sponsors can be added—so now is the time to lock in your spot!

We’re excited to share that the Platinum Sponsorship level is officially SOLD OUT—thank you to our incredible community partners!

Luckily a few Gold and Silver spots are still available. See below for the perks of each tier, and claim yours today!

By becoming a sponsor, you’ll showcase your business to the Spoede community, and 100% of all funds directly support programs and experiences that enrich our students and teachers.

Contact: Theresa DiMartini at spoedefundraising@gmail.com.

Thank you for supporting the Spoede community!

Ladue Community Education Programs - Filling Fast!

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 - waiting list

Pokemon - waiting list

Bricks4Kidz

Wednesday

Chess - waiting list

Thursday

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

Picture Day is Tuesday, September 16

Spoede Elementary School Picture Day is almost here! This is your opportunity to capture a special school memory of your child and receive high-quality portraits you’ll treasure for years to come.

Picture Day: Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Pre-Order Online: www.WagnerPortraitGroup.com

Pre-Order Password: 6A5R4Y6Y

Direct link: https://wagner.portraitpics.co/api/v2/keys/lookup/wagner?key=6A5R4Y6Y

Spoede CITY2 Night - Sept. 28

Join your Spoede friends at Energizer Park for a CITY2 match Sunday, September 28 at 4pm!

What is CITY2?
CITY2 is St. Louis CITY SC’s developmental team, competing in the MLS NEXT Pro league. It’s a great way to experience high-quality soccer while supporting the next generation of professional players.

Tickets are $15 available here: Spoede Elementary - CITY2 Fundraiser Night

$5 from each ticket purchased through this link will go to Spoede.

Seating is General Admission, so you don't need to purchase tickets together to sit together. Feel free to share the link with family and friends!

We've already passed the first incentive level to have our school name on display at halftime. Let's shoot for the next levels!

Math Facts Scholars

Does your child love math? Would you like them to get more practice? Maybe you want them to get comfortable with problem solving and quiz taking? Give Math Fact Scholars a try!

Math Fact Scholars is a program offered through Spoede that is made up of at home practice books and Tuesday morning quiz sessions for students currently in 1st through 4th grades. (Kindergarten students are welcome to join in January!)

Morning quiz sessions will start Tuesday, September 23!

Find out more and register/purchase books on Membership Toolkit.

If you have any questions about your registration status, please reach out to Kristin Hogan at spoedemathfactscholars@gmail.com prior to placing an order.

Volunteers are also needed for Tuesday morning quiz sessions!

Laduettes Fall Clinic

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.

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

13th Annual ‘Due Run 4 Education

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.

St. Jude Walk

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.

Membership Toolkit Links and Forms

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

V olunteer Opportunities

Grants funded by the SSA 2024-25

What's on the Menu?

August Breakfast and Lunch Menus

Peachjar Community Digital Flyers

Peachjar is the official site for Ladue School District's distribution of electronic flyers for Community activities and events.

See all current flyers for Spoede here.

Submit your community event or activity to Peachjar here.

Connect with the SSA

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

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.