NO SCHOOL Wed 11/26, Thurs 11/27, Fri 11/28

Spoede Elementary and the SSA are teaming up with the Ladue School District to brighten the holiday season for families in need within our own community.

If you would like to contribute, the SSA strongly encourages in-kind gift purchases. Choose a gift to purchase on the Sign-Up Form and deliver it unwrapped to Spoede by December 5. 

We will also accept monetary donations here through December 5. Volunteer shoppers will use donated funds to purchase remaining wish list items. 

It's that time of year when phishing scam emails are starting to circulate. 

The SSA would never ask you to send financial information in an email. All financial transactions to support the SSA and our activities are through the Spoede School Association Membership Toolkit site - https://spoedeschoolassociation.membershiptoolkit.com/

Should you ever have a question about an email you receive or what the SSA is asking you to do in any communication, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at ssaexecboard@gmail.com. 

Several spots remain for adult-only parties, including:

Blue Dahlia Designs Private Shopping Experience - Tuesday, Dec. 2 from 6 - 7:30 PM

Acupuncture Wellness Night - Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 6 PM

Register to attend and purchase your tickets here on Membership Toolkit.

Questions? Email spoedefundraising@gmail.com

If anyone is interested in hosting a community event, please contact Theresa DiMartini at the email address above.

Join us for a fun parents night out of decades-themed trivia!

Friday, January 30, 2026

Five Oaks on Warson

Doors open at 7:00 PM

Trivia Begins at 7:30 PM

BYO Food & Beverage

Each table picks a decade and dresses up/decorates the table with fun things from your chosen decade. Prizes will be given for best dressed table and best overall performance!

Purchase your tickets on Membership Toolkit - either individual tickets or a full table of 8. 

*This is an adult-only event!*

Join the LPAPA to support Ladue Performing Arts - orchestra, band, choir, and theater - and collaborate with parents, teachers, and students to strengthen the performing arts community and celebrate the achievements of our students.

Upcoming Events: 

12/03 | 7 p.m. | LMS Band Concert (Performing Arts Center)

12/09 | 7 p.m. | FGC Band Concert (Ladue Fifth Grade Center)

12/10 | 7 p.m. | FGC Choir & Orchestra Concert (Ladue Fifth Grade Center)

12/12 | 7 p.m. | HS Treble Choir & Tenor/Bass Choir Concert (Performing Arts Center)

Learn More:

How Children Benefit from Music Education in Schools (NAMM Foundation)

How Playing an Instrument Benefits Your Brain (TED-Ed, Anita Collins)

Music Training Strengthens Children’s Brains (USC, Medical Xpress)

A Musical Fix for American Schools (WSJ)

The Power of Music Education (Kaufman Music Center)

The Cognitive Benefits of Music Education (Save the Music Foundation)

Music Matters (Education Commission of the States)

How Learning an Instrument Affects the Development of Skills (Hille & Schupp, DIW Berlin)

Spoede 2025-26 Yearbook Sales are now open!

Yearbooks are $25.

Place your order here with Wagner Portrait Group. 

REMINDER: ALL 4th Graders will receive a FREE 2025-26 Spoede Yearbook!

Direct any questions about yearbooks to ssaexecboard@gmail.com. 

Our Spoede staff ROCKS!

Take the time to send an e-card to show your appreciation to any Ladue School District teacher, staff member, or colleague! 

This program is open to all Ladue students in grades K-5. 

Dates: Dec. 1, Dec. 8, Jan. 5, Jan. 12, Jan. 26, Feb. 2

Parent Meeting on Dec. 1 at 5:20 PM before the first practice.

Practices held in the wrestling room of Ladue High School from 5:30 - 6:30 PM

To join, sign up for an AAU Membership here.

Club Name: Rams Wrestling Club

Sign up code W3FWFT

Cost: $100 cash or check payable to Ladue High School

All Ladue School District Families are invited to hit the slopes on our Third Annual Ski Trip to Devil's Head Wisconsin, February 13–15 over President’s Day Weekend! 

Registration is now open. 

Whether you’re a returning skier or joining us for the first time – welcome! We promise a memorable experience packed with outdoor adventure, family bonding, and plenty of wintery fun. Trip details, itinerary, payment info, and logistics can be found by clicking the following link. 

Families can choose to drive themselves or reserve a seat on the charter bus (seating is limited, so register early!).

Please note: All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Contact communityeducation@ladueschools.net or call us at (314) 983-5308 with any questions.

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!

November Breakfast and Lunch Menus

Make your holiday card and gift purchases count this year by using the SSA's unique code: FUNDRAISESPOEDE at Minted. You’ll receive 20% off and Minted will donate 15% of your purchase back to the SSA at the end of the year!

Membership Toolkit is the SSA Hub. This is the place to find the family directory, volunteer opportunities, shop for Spoede spirit wear, and more!

Parent & Student Information Forms

BUZZ Book Family Directory

Spoede Gear 

Volunteer Opportunities

Grants funded by the SSA 2024-25

Past Spoede Gazette Newsletters

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.