Congratulations to the winning team and the best costume winners!

Jason Hanson won the 50/50 raffle and generously donated the winnings back to the SSA - thank you!!!

All Spoede families are invited to share their cultural heritage by hosting a table at Spoede's annual Passport Night.

Interested in Hosting a Table at Passport Night?

Fill out this Google Form to volunteer. 

Interested but have questions or want more information?

Attend the Information Meeting online on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 7:00 PM. 

Contact Lisa Schreiner or Diana Hsu via Parent Square if you have questions. 

Come watch the St. Louis Cardinals play opening weekend and support the Spoede Chorus as they sing "The Star Spangled Banner" before the game! 

Saturday, March 28

Game time 1:15 PM

Tickets $30

PURCHASE TICKETS THROUGH MY SCHOOL BUCKS!

Ticket orders are due by February 20!

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!

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. 

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!

Attention 3rd and 4th grade girls!

Registration is now open for Girls on the Run.

Practices will be held after school at Spoede on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:45 - 5:00 PM starting the week of March 2.

The program concludes with a 5K Event on May 9.

Scholarships are available.

Register here and find out more on gotrstl.org.

Contact Darby Hille at dhille@ladueschools.net with questions.

Registration is now open for Summer Camp at Five Oaks on Warson. 

Ages 5 - 12

After care available

Enhanced Programming!
Outdoor Adventure and Non-Directed Play!
8 Weeks of FUN! 

Use code EARLYCAMP for 10% off through end of February. 

For more information and to register visit OlivetteParksandRec.com

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.  

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

February 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.