Sunday, October 5

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Spoede Elementary Backyard

All Spoede families are invited to attend this annual community event!

More details about all the fun coming soon...

Wow, Turtles! We are off to a great start!

Find your child's classroom Team Page here, make your donation, and share the link with friends and family via email, social media, etc. 

Our goal is 100% participation from all Spoede families. No donation is too small!All funds raised directly benefit our students, teachers, and community.

SAVE THE DATE: Dance-a-Thon Grand Finale - Friday, September 26!

During the school day, all students will celebrate with a dance party in their PE class with a live DJ!

That evening, everyone is invited to dance the night away at the Spoede Color Pop Dance-A-Thon Finale Party from 6-8 pm. There will be a DJ, professional photo booth, hot food for sale, and other fun activities!  

👉 Click here for full DAT FAQs

Questions or want to volunteer? Email Theresa at spoedefundraising@gmail.com.

Let’s dance, donate, and make magic happen! 

The SSA is a registered 501(c)(3) organization so donations are tax-deductible.

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

Tuesday, September 16

5:00 - 5:30 pm - Pre-K, Kindergarten, & 1st Grade Classroom Presentations

5:45 - 6:15 pm - 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Grade Classroom Presentations

Curriculum Night is a fantastic opportunity to meet your child's teacher, ask questions, and learn more about your child’s daily experience at Spoede including classroom expectations, curriculum, and communication.

Specialists and Special Area Teachers will be available in their individual classroom spaces during the evening to meet and answer questions.

If you’re unable to attend, don’t worry - teachers will also share the same information via ParentSquare. 

Please note that Curriculum Night is for parents/guardians only.

Attention Kindergarten Families: If you're attending Curriculum Night on Tuesday, that's a great time to return your "Home of a new Spoede Turtle" yard sign.

The SSA reuses these signs every year to reduce costs and waste.

Help us show our appreciation for Spoede's amazing teachers and staff! We're stocking the lounge with snacks and drinks to keep them fueled throughout the day, all year long. Each month has a different theme. 

Please sign up here if you'd like to contribute!

Thank you for helping us take care of our wonderful Spoede team!

The annual "Fill the Barrel" campaign to assist Ladue families will take place September 15 - 19. During this week, you can donate any of the items listed above at the bins inside the Spoede front entrance. 

Brought to you by the

Ladue Education Foundation

Lace up your sneakers and join the Ladue Schools community for the 13th annual 'Due Run 4 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.

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

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!

Monday, September 29

5:00 pm

Let's line the streets with Ladue Schools spirit to see our students shine!

The parade will start at Ladue Middle School and end at the high school, followed by the Blue/White Night at 6:30 pm at the LHWHS stadium.

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!

September Breakfast and Lunch Menus

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 - THIS NEEDS TO BE DONE EACH YEAR!!

Parent & Student Information Forms

BUZZ Book Directory

Spoede Gear 

Volunteer Opportunities

Grants funded by the SSA 2024-25

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.