Attention ALL Spoede Students:

YOU can create the artwork to be featured on the Spoede 2025-26 Yearbook!

All art must be original work and fit in an 8" x 8" area.

Submit your artwork by Tuesday, January 27 at 3:30 PM to be considered. The winner will be chosen by the 4th grade class.

Do you enjoy event planning and fundraising?

Are you good at managing budgets and tracking finances?

Are you social media savvy?

If so, the Spoede School Association (SSA) needs you! The SSA has various positions open for next academic year. Attend our next meeting on February 10 or contact ssaexecboard@gmail.com to find out more.

The SSA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that works to enhance, support, and improve the educational experience at Spoede Elementary.

Classroom Friendship Parties will be held on Thursday, February 12, from 2:15–3:15 PM.

Parents who are helping with party setup may arrive at Spoede starting at 2:00 PM. All other visitors attending classroom parties are welcome to arrive at 2:15 PM.

The SSA will provide snacks and drinks for the parties. Please do not send candy with your child’s valentines.

We’re looking forward to a fun afternoon!

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!*

Spoede Book Fair will be the week of February 23!

Volunteers are needed to set up the fair, assist with sales during class library times, assist during movie night, and take down the fair. 

Sign up to volunteer on Membership Toolkit.

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Spoede is participating in an MLK Service Project to support Little Bit Foundation.

Donation bins will be located in the wet labs for each grade level. We encourage families to participate and help our students practice service and kindness in our community.

Thank you for your continued support and generosity!

Children who will be 5-years-old before Aug. 1 are eligible to attend kindergarten this upcoming school year. If you have an incoming kindergartner, registration is now open! 

Find out more about the registration and screening process here. 

Beginning Wednesday, January 28 - Girls for Golf

The Girls for Golf STL program is a Ladue student run initiative at Spoede Elementary that offers 2nd to 4th-Grade girls an enriching opportunity to learn golf fundamentals while building confidence and fostering teamwork. Over the course of six sessions, participants will develop a basic understanding of the sport and explore essential golf techniques through fun, hands-on activities and games. 

Registration Link HERE

Kindergarten students are now eligible to join the Math Facts Scholars program. New participants are welcome to register anytime. 

The program consists of at-home practice books and Tuesday morning quiz sessions before school. 

Find out more information and register on Membership Toolkit.

Financial assistance is available.

Spaces are still available in several of the adult-only events:

Moroccan Valentines Dinner - Feb. 13

Acupuncture Wellness Night - TBD

Favorite Things Party - Feb. 19

Register on Membership Toolkit

These events are open to all Spoede families and are a wonderful opportunity to build connections and make new friends!

Registration is now open for Kids Camp Ladue for Summer 2026!

Location: Reed Elementary School

Session 1: June 8 - 18

Session 2: June 22 - July 3

Session 3: July 6 - 17

Ages: Kids entering grades 1-6

*There is also a preschool camp for kids ages 3 - Kindergarten at LECC.

To register, print out the registration form and waiver. Mail the forms and $50 deposit per session to Ladue Middle School, Attn: Martin Long.

Contact kidscampladue@gmail.com with questions.  

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

NEW DATE: Saturday, March 28

Ladue Middle School

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

Registration fee: $30 ($35 at the door)

Registration link

Parental supervision is required for anyone under high school age.

Contact laduemiddleschool@gmail.com with any questions.

Saturday, January 31

1 - 4 PM

Ladue Horton Watkins High School

Open to children in grades K-6.

Register here.

$45 registration fee includes dance registration, t-shirt and snack.

Participants are invited to perform at the Laduettes National Showcase Sendoff on Sunday, Feb. 8. 

Contact Laduettes@gmail.com with questions.

Ladue Jr. Rams Cheer and Dance Squad

Any 5th-8th grader (2026/27 school year) is welcome to join!

Informational Meetings:

February 4 and February 18

6:30 PM

Ladue Middle School Cafeteria

January 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. 

All year long, make your 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!

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.