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 this Friday, December 5. 

We will also accept monetary donations herethrough this Friday, December 5. Volunteer shoppers will use donated funds to purchase remaining wish list items. 

As the holidays approach, the SSA and Room Parents for each classroom will show gratitude to our wonderful teachers with a shared class gift. 

If you’d like to contribute to the holiday shared gift for your child's classroom teacher or our amazing Specials teachers, please donate here on SSA Membership Toolkit by Thursday, December 4. 

Any amount is appreciated and many families have already contributed - thank you!

For families who may like to shop for gifts, find Spoede Teachers' favorite things on this list!

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!

This annual community event is open to all Spoede families!

Monday, January 19 (MLK Day, No School)

Creve Coeur Ice Arena

1:15 - 3:15 PM

Cost: FREE! Includes skate rental.

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!*

Cub Pack 3499 would love anyone interested in joining Scouts to attend their December pack meeting and ice skating activity!

Saturday, December 13

12 - 2 PM

Creve Coeur Ice Arena

Contact Justin Worland at justin.worland@gmail.com for more info on registering.

Learn more about Scouts at stlbsa.org/join.

Olivette Parks & Rec is offering Winter Break Camps for children ages 5 - 12!

Mad Science: Make it Camp - Dec. 22 - 24, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Crayola Wild World - Dec. 29 - 31, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Extend the camp day or give yourself a little break with a Youth Pickleball Clinic for children ages 7 - 13!

Pickleball Clinic - Dec. 22, 23, 29, & 30, 3:00 - 4:30 PM

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

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. 

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.

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 - 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. 

December Breakfast and Lunch Menus

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

BUZZ Book Family Directory

Spoede Gear 

Volunteer Opportunities

Grants funded by the SSA

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.