Teacher Sign-Up Parties

Teacher Sign-Up Parties are part of the Dance-A-Thon Fundraiser!

Registration opens tomorrow morning Tuesday, September 23!

What are Teacher Parties?

Small, casual get-togethers hosted by Spoede teachers, usually before or after school. For example, “Donuts and Dancing with the 2nd Grade Teachers.” Parents purchase tickets for their child to attend, and proceeds go directly to the SSA. Kids LOVE this extra special time with teachers!

What do I need to know about Teacher Parties?

🐢They fill up VERY quickly and spots are limited—set a calendar reminder to sign up as soon as registration opens on the SSA Membership Toolkit site!

🐢Prices vary by party, but typical cost is $10 per ticket.

🐢Some parties are grade level-specific—check descriptions carefully!

🐢Specialists (gifted, library, PE and more) also host parties.

🐢You can sign your child up for as many as you’d like!

There are also a few fun raffle sign-up experiences available:

🐢Principal for Half-a-Day

🐢Front Row Reserved Seats to all Spoede Concerts this year!

For these raffle items, you purchase entries--each entry equals one chance to win. Winners will be chosen randomly through an electronic drawing! Results emailed to winners!

Click here for full Teacher Party FAQ

Questions? Email Theresa at spoedefundraising@gmail.com.

Spoede Dance-a-Thon SPIRIT WEEK!

Turtles, this is it!

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.

THIS FRIDAY, September 26: Dance-a-Thon Grand Finale Party!

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.

Dance A Thon 2025

Our Goal

$45,000

$32,083

Raised

$12,917

Needed

Top Classrooms

Ward, Tracy (4)	$2,300
Hamm, Rebecca (2)	$2,120
O'Brien, Mimi (K)	$1,985
Brown, Cindy (1)	$1,950
Maier, Kasey (K)	$1,855
Vaughn, Krystal (1)	$1,695

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SAVE THE DATE: Fall Family Fun Day

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...

Pumpkin Giveaway at Fall Family Fun Day!

As part of our Fall Family Fun Day at Spoede, the SSA is excited to give every Spoede student in attendance a FREE pumpkin!

Please click the link to sign up for your free pumpkin.

https://spoedeschoolassociation.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/355877

Math Facts Scholars

Morning quiz sessions start this week, Tuesday, September 23!

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!)

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!

Return New Spoede Turtle Yard Sign

Attention Kindergarten Families: Please return the "Home of a new Spoede Turtle" yard signs to the box by Spoede's front door.

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

Stock the Lounge for Spoede Teachers

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!

2025 'Due Run

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!

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!

Spoede CITY2 Night - Sept. 28

Sunday, September 28 at 4:00 pm

Energizer Park

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.

Open seating, family-friendly food options, fun activities for kids, and a meet and greet with the players after the game--if you bring a sharpie, the players will sign autographs on anything you want!

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

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

Feel free to share the link with family and friends!

We're up to 90 tickets sold. If we reach 100 tickets Spoede will receive a customized City2 kit to be raffled off!

Ladue Homecoming Parade

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.

What's on the Menu?

September 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.

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 - THIS NEEDS TO BE DONE EACH YEAR!!

Parent & Student Information Forms

BUZZ Book Directory

Spoede Gear

V olunteer Opportunities

Grants funded by the SSA 2024-25

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.

SUBJECT: Spoede Gazette - 9.22.2025

Brought to you by the

Ladue Education Foundation