Calendar Dates
- 3/13-3/16: Celebration of Reading Week!
- 3/13-3/17: Sappington Kindergarten Registration
- 3/13-Board of Education Candidate Forum at 6:30 PM
- 3/16-Spring Classroom Celebrations (2:00-3:00 PM)
- 3/17-3/24: Spring Break
- 3/27-School Resumes
- 3/31-Spring Picture Day
- 3/31-Family Movie Night-sponsored by SPTG
NEWS
Student Arrival
School officially begins at 8:55 AM. This means your child must be in their classroom at 8:55 AM to be considered as arriving on time. We understand mornings can be full and hectic, but it is important that your child arrives at school on time so they are ready to begin their day, in their classroom, at our 8:55 AM start time. We appreciate your support! And remember, right turn only entering & exiting our parking lot :)
Sappington Spring Classroom Celebration
Our Spring celebration is Thursday, March 16, 2023, at 2:00 PM. If you are planning to attend your child's classroom celebration, please sign up here. This will put you on our "VIP list" to have your name tag ready for you upon arrival, if you are already in our system.
To help the check in process go faster, we will print name tags ahead of time for those who have had their ID scanned this school year. If you have not had your ID scanned this school year, it would be helpful to stop by Sappington before March 16.
Visitor Identification System
All visitors are required to show a state issued photo ID when they enter any Lindbergh school or building.
Our visitor identification system allows us to know who is in our building, at all times. It also checks visitors against the national sex offender registry. We understand this may cause some brief inconvenience when visiting our schools, but the time it takes to show ID and receive a visitor badge should be about the same as signing in on existing paper or computer logs. Working together, we can meet our goal to keep our schools safe and protect students
SPTG Board
If you are interested in learning about upcoming board openings, please send your inquiry to sappingtonptg@lindberghschools.ws
Our next general meeting will be on April 5th.
Yearbook Images Wanted!
The online portal to submit candid images for the yearbook is open! Please upload any images you may have of your kids showing just how much #SappKidsRock! Whether it's fun at the Back to School Social, enjoying the Trunk or Treat, participating in the Fun Run, or playing sports with Sappington friends, we'd love to see how your student is enjoying their school year. Images can be easily uploaded here https://www.hjeshare.com/eShare/?code=16778 or by visiting https://hjeshare.com/ and using School Code #16778.
Nominate a Special Lindbergh Teacher for #TeacherProud Tuesday
Calling all students, parents, and community members: Lindbergh Schools wants your nominations for #TeacherProud Tuesday! Tell us about a teacher who works in our schools who has made a difference in your life, and they might be selected to be featured on social media as part of #TeacherProud Tuesday, a statewide social media initiative that is designed to recognize outstanding teachers and promote public education. On the second Tuesday of each month, Missouri school districts will recognize a #TeacherProud Tuesday honoree for going above and beyond, and making a difference in the lives of students.
Board of Education Candidate Forum is March 13
The League of Women Voters of Metro St. Louis will host a candidate forum for Lindbergh Schools Board of Education candidates on Monday, March 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the boardroom at Central Office.
This event is open to the public, and will also be streamed live and uploaded to the district's YouTube channel. The forum can be viewed by visiting go.lindberghschools.ws/forum
Five candidates have filed for three 3-year terms on the Lindbergh Schools Board of Education. Their names will appear on the April 4 ballot as follows:
Matt Alonzo
Christy Watz
Andrew Lawson
Paul Leinweber
David Randelman
Residents are invited to submit questions in person at the forum. In addition, all five candidates completed a Q&A for district residents that is available on the district website.
Now Hiring! Custodians
Lindbergh Schools Maintenance and Facilities Department is seeking to fill Custodial positions to help clean and maintain our schools. We offer competitive pay rates and benefits. Apply today to become a part of our Lindbergh community!
Now Hiring! First Student Bus Drivers
LIndbergh’s transportation provider, First Student, is looking for qualified applicants to serve our community as bus drivers. At First Student, our Bus Drivers are an integral part of the communities they serve. They are committed to safety and customer service, and have genuine, caring attitudes for children. We are your friends, family and neighbors!
We are proud to offer:
Starting Wage: $19 /HR; or more, depending on experience
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Training
No nights or weekends
To apply, go to www.workatfirst.com
Calling All Musicians! LHS Musicthon Seeks Performers
The Lindbergh High School Band program is hosting its annual Musicthon event, a 36-hour-long concert with the goal of raising money to fight pediatric cancer, and they need all the help they can get! If you are a musician interested in sharing your talents for a good cause, please consider participating. This year, the event will be held in the LHS Commons, from 7 a.m., March 31 until 7 p.m. April 1, and all money donated benefits Alex's Lemonade Stand, To perform at this event, please fill out the signup form below. Thank you!
Start Planning Your Summer With Us!
Join us at Lindbergh this summer for fun, friends and a variety of learning opportunities designed to keep your kids active, engaged and entertained.
Lindbergh Schools recognizes the importance of supporting student learning during the summer months. This includes academic remediation for specific content areas, as well as specialized programs for early childhood education, enrichment, music, school-age child care and youth sports.
To learn more, please visit go.lindberghschools.ws/summer.
Winter Weather Update for Families
As colder weather approaches, now is a good time to remind families and staff how we prepare for potential school closures that can result from snow, ice, or other severe weather events.
In the event of inclement weather, we will decide to close school based on a number of factors, including student safety, bus transportation, road conditions and wind chill temperature. When possible, the decision to close school is made by 10 p.m. the night before. However, if the decision cannot be made by 10 p.m., then a decision will be made between 5 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. the next morning.
If the decision is made to cancel school, all families and staff will receive a phone call, text message and email notification.
Parents as Teachers Offers Free Services for Families
Parents as Teachers is a free program available through Lindbergh Schools, for families with children aged prenatally to kindergarten entry. The children in your household can be your birth child, an adopted child, a foster child or any other relative you are a guardian for.
Parents as Teachers offers the following services:
In-home visits with a Certified Parent Educator
Group connections for the entire family
Developmental screenings for children 4 months to 5 years of age
Resource network
Parent Lecture series
Yes, I’d like to learn more about Parents as Teachers!
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A Message from Nurse Barrett
We will need a doctor's note, emergency action plan, or original prescription for every medication that is kept at school. This is required for every type of medication - Benadryl, epi-pens, topical creams, eye drops, Tylenol, etc.
Please make arrangements with Nurse Barrett at LBarrett@lindberghschools.ws or 314-729-2460 x6510.
Remember - students are not permitted to bring medication to and from school.
Thank you for your continued support while we strive to keep our school communities healthy and safe.
Sappington Elementary School
Email: sappington@lindberghschools.ws
Website: go.lindberghschools.ws/sappington
Location: 11011 Gravois Rd. St. Louis, MO 63126
Phone: 314-729-2460
Facebook: facebook.com/SappFlyers
Twitter: @SappFlyers