Lindbergh Gifted eNote

Please check the section for your child's program to see our weekly updates and any district updates!

Anyone can buy tickets and share the link below for friends, family, etc. Tickets are $15 general admission and Space Camp Fundraising will make $5 per ticket.

The game is on Sunday, October 6 at 3:00pm at CityPark and is the final game of the season. The team is doing a big push to have the stands full, it's a great opportunity to support STL City SC at a an affordable price and help the Space Campers!

Lindbergh LEAP PTG - Space Camp 2025 - St. Louis CITY2 Tickets

Date: Tuesday, November 5 (election day)

Time: 8:30am-12:00pm

Location: The Legacy Center 6850 Normaldale Dr. St. Louis, MO 63121

Cost: FREE

Join us for a day of collaboration, connection, and inspiration at the District 8 Gifted Association of Missouri’s Unconference! Unlike traditional conferences, this relaxed, participant-driven event invites teachers, parents, and advocates of gifted children to share ideas, experiences, and resources in a casual setting.

You'll have the chance to network with like-minded individuals from the St. Louis area, engage in meaningful discussions, and explore topics that matter most to you.

Whether you're a seasoned educator, a parent navigating the gifted journey, or simply passionate about supporting gifted learners, this unconference offers a welcoming space for everyone to learn and grow together.

Expect a day of insightful conversations, breakout sessions, a lesson plan exchange, and plenty of opportunities to connect with others in your local gifted community.

Registration Link: https://bit.ly/register4gam8unconference

The Idea Center is a place where I learn about myself and others, use my brain, and be creative each day!

I will be at the Gifted Association of Missouri Conference this Monday (10/7) and Tuesday (10/8) at Mizzou and will not be at the Idea Center or readily available. Mr. Anderson will be the lead teacher in charge and will be available to help with any concerns that come up.

These were distributed last week. Please let us know if you have any concerns. We will do another order in January.

Last year, we dismissed LEAP early on district elementary party days. We will not be doing that this year. On THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17TH, LEAP will dismiss at its normal 2:15 pm time. We have asked our elementary buildings to save the majority of their fall party activities until the end of the day, so LEAP students do not miss out and can join when they return to school.

Registration link: https://forms.gle/c7uJsk8AVMiMAzFk6

Drop off is on your child's LEAP day during Space Week/week of October 7th and pick up will be your child's LEAP day the week of October 14th. Please make sure your child selects a stuffie they don't mind sending away to camp for a FULL week. :). Please send your child's stuffie to LEAP in a bag labeled with your child's name and theme teacher.

We are also looking for a few parents or LHS LEAPers to "Chaperone" and take photos of our stuffed campers having fun during Stuffy Space Camp at the Idea Center.

Sign Up to help on the evening of October 10th here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E48A8AC2FA4FB6-51721762-stuffy

• Register for 5th Grade Camp Space Camp here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfSWz_vWGh1DTyefC6WuVc8uleBINamUV3ZlC_4rIDXb1HJpw/viewform

• $850 deposit due by Monday, October 14, 2024

• check payable to Lindbergh Schools … send with your student to LEAP or mail to Gifted Education Office @ Idea Center - LHS, 5000 S. Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63126

• online through this link (includes service fee) - https://lindberghschools.revtrak.net/gifted-education/#/list

It's time to update our PEGS Preview Presentation that we share with prospective families. I'll looking for about 2-3 new videos of elementary students explaining why they like being in PEGS or how PEGS has impacted them. Videos should be 1-2 minutes long. Please email me the video as an attachment or a link. All those who are picked with earn a special gift.

Due to the way Infinite Campus is set up, related arts and high school level classes will be graded on the semester and grades will be reported via Infinite Campus. All other grades will be reported through Altitude and reported each trimester. Please reach out if you have questions.

It's time to update our PEGS Preview Presentation that we share with prospective families. I'll looking for about 1-2 new videos of older PEGS students explaining why they like being in PEGS or how PEGS has impacted them. Videos should be 1-2 minutes long. Please email me the video as an attachment or a link. All those who are picked with earn a special gift.

The DCDE Scholarship covers tuition and fees for low-income high school students – who demonstrate financial need (i.e. are eligible for free or reduced lunch) taking dual credit or dual enrollment coursework from a Missouri college or university. More information on student eligibility can be found on the DCDE scholarship webpage located within the department website.

The DCDE scholarship offers a valuable opportunity that can significantly benefit students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. By taking advantage of this program, students can gain a head start on postsecondary education by earning college credits while still in high school, which can help make college more affordable and accessible and can reduce barriers to achieving a postsecondary credential.

Students can submit the scholarship application online through the State Financial Aid Portal. Applications for the fall 2024 semester will be accepted through December 1, 2024. Additionally, students may apply for both fall and spring semesters at the same time and do not need to wait for the fall deadline to pass before applying for spring. The priority deadline for the spring award is February 1, 2025, and the final deadline is April 1, 2025.

Students will need to upload the required documentation with their application, which includes the parental release form (recently updated), financial need documentation, and transcripts that include the unweighted cumulative GPA. The updated parental release form includes new language that attests to the citizenship and residency status of the student. This needs to be checked for the application to be considered complete, and the student considered eligible for the scholarship.

If you have any questions about the Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment Scholarship, please contact DCDE@dhewd.mo.gov, (800) 473-6757, option 4, or:

• Madalyn Robison, Financial Aid Specialist

Phone: (573) 526-0173

Email: madalyn.robison@dhewd.mo.gov

• Amy Haller, Senior Associate

Phone: (573) 526-7958

Email: amy.haller@dhewd.mo.gov

• Erik Anderson, Director

Phone: (573) 751-2444

Email: erik.anderson@dhewd.mo.gov

Monday and Tuesday (10/7-8) Mr. Anderson will be in charge at the Idea Center!

Friday, October 11--PEGS 1st-3rd grade field trip to the STL Zoo

October 14-17--Unity Week--Schools will be doing different things to celebrate...please see your teacher/school's newsletter for more info!

Monday, October 14 and Wednesday, October 16--Secondary Conferences

Tuesday, October 15 and Thursday, October 17--Middle Conferences--Check Sperreng/Truman eNotes for more info!

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16--Wear ORANGE for National Unity Day! 3rd grade LEAP Field Trip to Lifewise STL (If going on the field trip--WEAR GREEN!)

Thursday, October 17--Elementary Fall Parties--PLEASE NOTE--Our tentative plan is to have a full day of LEAP dismissing at the normal 2:10 time. School parties will be in the afternoon, so most students will not miss their parties.

Friday, October 18--No School--Professional Learning Day

October 21-25--75 books in 75 years--Have you read 75 books since January 1? If so, fill out this form to be recognized and consider dropping in at the Idea Center to sign our banner. https://forms.gle/YrP4JcRCoHv67EGd8

Friday, October 25--PEGS Elementary Stuffie Read In during the afternoon and GAME Night 4-7 pm at the Idea Center

To celebrate 75 years of Lindbergh Schools, we are opening our doors this October and inviting members of the Lindbergh community to connect with us for a variety of special events! Visit go.lindberghschools.ws/75years for additional details.

• Crestwood Elementary Gymnasium Beam Signing, 4-5 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 8: Help us celebrate the construction of Crestwood’s new gymnasium, and sign a steel beam that will be used in the construction!

• Listening and Learning with Superintendent Dr. Tony Lake, 6-7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 8: This presentation by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tony Lake will cover the district's updated success measures, five-year strategic plan, and Prop R construction timeline. All are welcome!

• Concord Elementary Tour and Open House, 5:45-6:45 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 9: Concord students and staff will lead guided tours of Concord Elementary School for current families, Concord alumni, and community members.

• LHS Fall Play, “The Mousetrap,” 7 p.m., Oct. 10-12: LHS Players present "The Mousetrap," in the LHS Performing Arts Center. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.! Purchase tickets online at or at the door.

• Sperreng Color Run, 10-12 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 12: Participate in a one mile family color run with treats and music! Registration is required. For more information, click HERE.

• 75th Anniversary Spiritwear: Celebrate 75 years with us and show your Lindbergh spirit! Shop here for 75th anniversary T-shirts.

6 p.m., Oct. 17, LHS Auditorium

Please join us for an in-person speaker series as we talk our way through all of the scholarship opportunities available to Lindbergh High School Seniors students. This in-person presentation will feature Erica Keating, Director of Lindbergh Schools Foundation, and Kate Keegan, LHS Career and College Counselor. A livestream and recording will also be available on the Lindbergh Performing Arts Center YouTube channel.

Calling all chess lovers! Join us on Nov. 9 at Lindbergh High School for the Checkmate Challenge: Community Chess Tournament Fundraiser. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just learning the game, this event is perfect for all ages and skill levels—fun for the whole family! Come play, win prizes, and have an awesome time!

• Date: Nov. 9, 2024

• Time: 9:00 AM check-in, 9:30 AM first round

• Location: Lindbergh High School

For additional information, please contact pegsparentgroup@gmail.com.

Click this LINK for more information and a reading tracking sheet.

Click the following link to report your reading accomplishment! https://forms.gle/3RmZ8gYzsay8SSNu7

Sunday Night Lights is celebrating 15 years in the Lindbergh Community, and the entire Lindbergh community is invited to help fill the stands and cheer on children who have braved the journey of a serious childhood disease on Sunday, Oct. 13.

Do you know a hero who would like to experience a night under the lights? To register a child or learn how you can support this event, please visit https://www.snlheroes.org/.

Email: tracybednarick@lindberghschools.ws
Website: go.lindberghschools.ws/gifted
Location: 5000 S. Lindbergh Blvd., Saint Louis, MO. 63126
Phone: 314-729-2495
Facebook: facebook.com/LindberghLEAP