Friday, Dec. 19 - Early Release Dismissal at 1:15 PM

Monday, Dec. 22 - Monday, Jan. 5 - NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, Jan. 6 - School Resumes

Thanks to the wonderful generosity of the Spoede community, we were able to fulfill holiday wishes and make the holiday brighter!

❤️‍🔥The Creve Coeur Fire Fighters generously contributed $2,000 to purchase wish list items! We are so grateful and our hearts are so full!❤️‍🔥

All ages are welcome to participate in the Community Chess Tournament!

Saturday, January 24

Ladue Middle School

Check-in at 9:00 AM, Games start at 9:30 AM

Registration fee: $25 (early through 1/6)

Registration link

The tournament consists of three rounds, Swiss System (everyone plays all three rounds), and is expected to end by around 12:30 pm.

Four Divisions*: Ages 8 and under, 9-10, 11-12, and 13+ and advanced players.

*Divisions may shift based on the number of registrants in each age group. Younger, more experienced players may choose to play in the 13+ advanced division.

Prizes: Medals and trophies awarded for top players in all divisions; trophies and *cash* prizes awarded for top winners in the 13 and above division!

Parental supervision is required for anyone under high school age.

Registrations will be capped, so reserve your spot now!

Contact laduemiddleschool@gmail.com with any questions.

The next meeting of the Spoede Moms Book Club will be Monday, December 15 at 7:00 PM for the annual holiday book exchange! Bring a book (or 2 or 3) that you're happy to pass on, and leave with a new book to read. We also plan to discuss Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Join the Facebook group or email ssaexecboard@gmail.com for the meeting location.

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.

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!*

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

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.

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.