Students will visit the Book Fair during their scheduled library time.

The Book Fair encourages students to read AND raises funds for our school. The easiest way for kids to shop the Fair is by creating and funding your child’s eWallet. No more worrying about cash, and their balances show right on the register.

Visit our school homepage to get started:
https://scholastic.com/bf/spoedeelementaryschool

Have some fun this week dressing up for each spirit day inspired by the drive-in movie feature film Toy Story!

Join us for a special "drive-in" movie night and book fair shopping event at Spoede!

Thursday, Feb. 26 

Doors open @ 5:30 PM

Movie, Toy Story, begins promptly @ 6:00 PM in the Gym

Book Fair open until 7:30 PM in the Library

Note: this is not a drop-off event and all children must be accompanied by an adult "sherriff."

What to Bring: Children are encouraged to bring a "car" to sit and watch the movie in at the "drive-in." A decorated cardboard box works well! Children are also welcome to bring cozy items like a blanket, pillow, or favorite stuffie.

Grab your favorite "deputy," find your parking spot, and get ready for a night of big-screen magic!

Registration is now open for after-school Youth Sports and Youth Enrichment activities at Spoede! Classes begin after Spring Break the week of March 23. 

Explore all program offerings and register at ladueschools.arux.app.

Tuesday

Skyhawk Sports Flag Football and Track & Field

Pokemon

Bricks4Kidz

Wednesday

Chess

Thursday

Tennis

Domino Mega Builders

AR Workshop

Mad Science

These fee-based activities are organized by the Ladue Schools Community Education. Contact communityeducation@ladueschools.net or (314) 983-5308 with any questions.

The SSA will provide meals for teachers during Parent/Teacher Conference nights, so we are asking for parent volunteers to provide drinks and desserts.

Sign up on Membership Toolkit.

Deliver your items by noon on March 10 or March 11.

Thank you for providing sustenance for our teachers during these long days!

All Spoede families are invited to host a table at Spoede's annual Passport Night.

Passport Night is a wonderful event where families can showcase their culture, countries of origin, and favorite destinations. Please join in on this experience of rich tradition, history, and the wonders of our world through food, music, and interactive exhibits! 

Big or small-- there is no right or wrong way to host a table! We would love it if you would join us!

Interested in Hosting a Table at Passport Night?

Fill out this Google Form to volunteer. 

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 are $30 (face value is $65!)

PURCHASE TICKETS THROUGH MY SCHOOL BUCKS!

Ticket orders extended through Thursday, February 26!

The Parents for Scholars auction has it all!

With over 100 items for auction, there really is something for everyone: beauty and wellness, local restaurants, tickets to sporting and cultural events, tutoring and lessons for your students, summers camps, new things for your home and garden, gifts cards to local boutiques, and even dog training! 

Money raised will fund need-based scholarships for college-bound Class of 2026 Ladue grads. 

Bidding is open from February 21st at 9am to March 1st at 10pm. Go to: https://www.32auctions.com/Parentsforscholars2026

All Ladue families are invited to join a virtual book study with Mrs. Miriam Gewirtz, an occupational therapist and leading expert on executive functioning skills. 

Tuesday, March 10

6:00 - 7:00 PM

Online

Register here.

Get ready to IMAGINE, INVENT, and BE INSPIRED.

Join us for an immersive journey through six STEAM innovation zones!

April 8, 2026 | 6 to 8 p.m. | Ladue Horton Watkins High School

Learn more and RSVP here.

Student Showcase Opportunity

Does your student have a project, invention, or creative idea to share? Students can present their work at the STEAM Fest Student Showcase!

Student Sign-Up

Volunteer with Us

We need community volunteers to help with registration, setup/cleanup, giveaways, crowd support, and activity zones.

 Volunteer Sign-Up

All Ladue School District Residents are welcome to attend the Legislative Community Forum.

Monday, March 2, 2026

6:00 – 7:30 PM

Multipurpose Room

Ladue Horton Watkins High School

1201 S. Warson Road

Three seats on the Ladue Schools Board of Education are up for election on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

Four individuals have filed for these seats—including three incumbents and one new candidate. The candidates (listed in alphabetical order) are:

Pablo Flinn (Incumbent)

Peter Gariepy (Incumbent)

Kisha Lee (Incumbent)

Tim Reboulet

Candidate Profiles are available on the district’s website.

Meet the Candidates Night Community Forum 

Monday, March 30

6:00 to 7:30 PM

LHWHS Multipurpose Room

This event will be moderated by the League of Women Voters of Metro St. Louis (LWV) and sponsored by the Ladue School District. Information on how to submit questions in advance is forthcoming.

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.

Do you enjoy event planning and fundraising?

Is Passport Night your favorite Spoede community event?

Are you social media savvy?

If so, the Spoede School Association (SSA) needs you! The SSA has various positions open for next academic year. 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.

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. 

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

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.