Principal e-Note

As we reflect on this season of gratitude, we want to thank you for your partnership and support. You play an essential role in making Kennerly Elementary a great place for learning and growth.

We are proud of our students for their hard work, our teachers for their dedication, and our team for their commitment to helping every child succeed.

Looking ahead, we have just two days of school next week. As the temperatures drop, please remember to dress your child for the weather—we’ll have outdoor recess unless the windchill is below 20°F. And don’t forget to label those winter coats to help us return any that lose their owner. Have a great weekend!

Celebrate Holidays Around the World with Us!

Join us on Saturday, December 14th, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM for a festive and fun-filled event! We’ll be showcasing holidays such as Ramadan/Eid/Bajram, Chinese New Year/Lunar New Year, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Día de los Muertos, Christmas, and Diwali.

Enjoy delicious treats from food trucks, get a beautiful design from henna artists, and watch incredible performances by cultural performers. Plus, don’t miss the chance to take photos with Santa if you choose!

We’d love your participation. Together, we can create a meaningful and joyful celebration of our community’s diverse traditions.

Let’s make this event special—see you there!

• Nov. 27th - 29th - No School
• Dec. 9th - 13th - Penguin Patch
• Dec. 10th - PTP Meeting
• Dec. 14th - Kennerly's Holidays Around the World
• Dec. 19th - 5th Grade JA Biz Town
• Dec. 20th - Winter Parties (half day of school - dismissal at noon)
• Dec 23rd - Jan 3rd (Winter Break)
• Jan. 6th - School Resumes

For a full list of dates, please click on the 2024-25 District Calendar, which is linked below.

• 2024-25 District Calendar

Leave the holiday shopping for that special Lindbergh staff member to the Lindbergh Schools Foundation! For a donation of $15 or more, the Foundation will send a beautiful poinsettia and a personalized card. Elevate your gift by adding a touch of personalization with a choice of gift cards from Baileys' Restaurants, California Pizza Kitchen, Crumbl Cookies, or Top Golf! Let the Foundation ease some of your holiday stress! All proceeds directly support our Innovation Grant Program, bringing inventive ideas and items to Lindbergh classrooms.

• Order Your Thank-a-Teacher Gift Today!

This holiday season, your donation to Lindbergh Lights Up The Holidays will help families in need keep their homes warm and safe. We assist with essential utility bills—like electric, gas, and water—for families facing critical hardships. While our drive happens during the holidays, your support provides relief all year long. To make a donation, click here!

The Giving Tree program brings joy to children and families in need by providing toys, gifts, and essentials during the holiday season. Each year, with the support of our generous community, we brighten the lives of 60-65 families. By partnering with us, you can make a direct and meaningful impact—turning wishes into reality and creating cherished memories for those who need it most.

• Learn more

• Make a donation

Lindbergh Night at Garden Glow is back, and we’re thrilled to offer discounted tickets for this festive family night, 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 4. Enjoy $5 off general admission (ages 13+) and $5 child tickets. Discounts will be applied in the cart after selecting full-price tickets. Tickets are non-refundable. Promo Code 68567 can be used if needed. For assistance, contact the Missouri Botanical Garden at 314-577-5100.

• Purchase tickets and view instructions here

Looking to wrap up some last-minute holiday shopping? Lindbergh High School’s HOSA chapter is hosting its Mini-Med Academy fundraiser from 1-4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14, in the LHS Commons. This event is for students in grades 3-5, costs $20, and includes a variety of fun activities and a snack. Participants will participate in various simulations, experiments and live instruction to better understand the healthcare field!

• Mini-Med Academy Registration

The Lindbergh community is invited to this free family event from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 8, at Lindbergh High School. Enjoy shopping, visits with Santa from 12:30-2:30 p.m., food trucks, live music and children’s activities! For more information, visit www.lhshousetour.com.

Filing for the Lindbergh Schools Board of Education Election will open on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, at 8 a.m. and close on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, at 5 p.m. Two positions are available for three-year terms. The election date is April 8, 2025.

• Learn More: Board of Education Candidate Filing Opens Dec. 10

6-7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 3

LPAC Webinar Link

The Lindbergh Parent Advisory Council virtually presents “Building Social Connections Through Playdates and Hangouts,” presented by LenEll Kelley, behavior analyst, founder and clinical director of Developing Minds Therapy Services.

LenEll will help parents identify their role in preparing for a successful playdate or hangout, including how to help find peer matches, resolve potential conflicts, and the importance of flexibility with activities. And did you know how important the good-bye can be? LenEll will share ideas for parents with children of all ages.

Join Special School District and LPAC for this hour that promises to help you to help your child use social skills and develop friendships, ultimately building their self-esteem in the process.

This fall, all Lindbergh students in grades 3-5 participated in screening using the Social, Academic, and Emotional Behavior Risk Screener (mySAEBRS). The purpose of this screener is to provide a big-picture measure of the student experience at Lindbergh Schools and identify individual students who may need additional support in the areas of academic, emotional, and social skills.

It is important to note that these surveys provide only a glimpse or snapshot of a student's response on the day the screener was administered. No data point should ever be used as a sole indicator when determining needs for students. Below, please find the interpretation guides:

Elementary School Interpretation Guide

• Guide to Interpreting Results for SAEBRS

Viewing Results on Infinite Campus

How to access your student’s results in Infinite Campus:

1. Log in to Infinite Campus with your username and password.

2. On the left menu, click MORE

3. Then click ASSESSMENTS

4. Scroll down to the “District Tests” section, and look for the “SAEBRS” heading

If you are driving your child(ren) to school, please follow our parent drop off and pick up route. Please DO NOT park on Sunset Drive to pick up or drop off students. Thanks for help!

• Students should not arrive at school before 8:25am
• Please practice caution and put cell phones away during student drop off and pick up
• Please put your car in park when students are loading and unloading
• Please have students enter and exit on the passenger side
• Parents/guardians please remain in your car
• When on Kennerly Road and waiting to enter the school's parking lot, please put on your hazard/flasher light to alert on coming drivers. Thanks.

Please be sure your child knows how they are getting home from school. Safety is our top priority and we want to make sure morning arrival/dismissal goes smoothly.

In order to supervise/work with a group of students with limit teacher supervision a background check is needed. Please see the below attachment of the step by step process. Thanks for your help.

Email: kennerly@lindberghschools.ws
Website: go.lindberghschools.ws/kennerly
Location: 10025 Kennerly Rd. St. Louis, MO 63128
Phone: 314-729-2440

Kennerly Attendance: 314-729-2445

Attendance Email: kennerly-attendance@lindberghschools.ws
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