Lindbergh Gifted eNote

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

REMINDER: PEGS is our all day, everyday gifted program that students attend as their full time school. This is an application based program. LEAP is our gifted enrichment program. Students are screened and then tested into this program. Elementary students attend LEAP one day a week based on grade level (5th grade-Mondays; 4th grade-Tuesdays; 3rd grade-Wednesdays; 1st/2nd grade--Thursdays). Middle school students attend on a rotating schedule with their physical education class. High school gifted students have access to two gifted resource teachers, gifted learning labs, and a LEAP Innovators class. If you're not sure what program your child is in, please reach out to Cathie Page at 314-729-2495.

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

Every year, we offer monthly Monday night virtual speaking sessions on topics related to giftedness. Check out this year's line up here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QWrPUamzvSJjEYWrewvoS78-ZjbBtkxArrhHW7uHUBo/edit?usp=sharing

The info for our first session:

Monday, September 16--Parenting your Gifted Child with Aisha Hasan (Region 8 Representative)

Parenting gifted children can be challenging, but new research shows that environments focused on strengths and talents are helping students to thrive. But what does that mean? We’ll discuss what strengths-based means, how it can change your parenting, and ways to shift into a strengths-based mindset.

Register here: https://forms.gle/awUBnjsbcb2MnGqS7

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

Drop off is on your child's LEAP day the week of October 7th and pick up will be your child's LEAP day the week of October 14th.

Please share with your child and ask them what it means to them!

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

The following students were recognized as co-pilots for the first three weeks of school. All students received a certificate and a co-pilot bracelet. Additionally, they will be entered into a drawing at the end of the month for a bigger prize or special activity. If you're interested in donating a gift card or prize ($10-$15 value) for our drawings, please let me know. The co-pilot program is open to all elementary Idea Center students (PEGS & LEAP)!

Robbie H.--Robbie is nominated by Aaron--He helped me by getting my lunchbox to the Idea Center after recess while I went to the nurse’s office. (9/13/24)

Rowynn L.--Rowen offered to play with a student at recess who was feeling left out. That was very kind of her! (9/11/24)

Andrew M.--Andrew stayed after the SEL lesson to clean up materials he used in class and then cleaned up another friend’s materials in class without being asked to which helped keep the classroom tidy. Way to be a helpful classmate Andrew! (9/4/24)

District policy does not allow students to share food or bring in treats to share. If you'd like to bring in a treat for your child's classroom for a birthday or special event, pencils, stickers, or fidgets are always appreciated.

The t-shirts have been ordered and should be delivered in two weeks!

Toys are only to be brought to the Idea Center with teacher permission. If you child brings a toy to school, we will generally ask them to keep it at the back of room or in the coat room. Students should NEVER bring valuable or very special items to school, as we cannot be responsible for them.

September 24th from 7:30-8:30 pm at the Idea Center (5000 S. Lindbergh Blvd.)

Come learn about the PTGs upcoming happenings. There will also be a panel of parents to discuss opportunities beyond LEAP / PEGs - sharing about their students' accelerated program of study at Lindbergh.

Panelists Include:

• Nikki Reitz, mom to 9th grader in LEAP

• Stacey Przygoda, mom to 9th grader in LEAP

• Joslyn Mure Kahan, mom to 6th grader in LEAP

• Becca Harbuck, mom to 3rd, 6th, 8th and 10th grader in PEGS/LEAP

• Aparna Kothur, mom to 4th and 12th grader in PEGS/LEAP

Want to learn more about your child's online learning management program--Altitude? Join us for a training session hosted by veteran PEGS parents Monday, September 16th at 6:30 pm.

Altitude Training

Monday, September 16 · 6:30 – 7:00pm

Time zone: America/Chicago

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/tjc-yvqy-djm

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 609-469-1286‬ PIN: ‪275 475 172‬#

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/tjc-yvqy-djm?pin=6555420208967

No major news to report.

Sunday, September 15--LEAP Meet me on the Playground Event--Dressel Elementary 2-4 pm: Open to all grades of LEAP

Monday, September 16--PEGS Altitude Training 6:30 pm/Gifted Speaker Series 7 pm

Tuesday, September 24--LEAP PTG General Meeting 7:30 pm at the Idea Center

Wednesday, September 25--Elementary PEGS Picture Day

Friday, September 27--No School--Professional Learning

Thursday, October 3rd--PEGS Open House 9:30 am--Please click here for more information.

Friday, October 4th--PEGS Elementary Career Speaker Assembly--2:35 pm

Saturday, October 5th--Homecoming--Want to be in the parade with the Idea Center? Look out for information coming soon!

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

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

Special School District of St. Louis County is sponsoring a Family Academy fair for school districts in the south St. Louis region, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 28, at Southview School, 11660 Eddie and Park Road. This event will include fun learning, community vendors, and interactive classes on a variety of topics. Learn more at www.ssdmo.org/FamilyAcademy.

10 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 12

Sperreng Middle School is hosting a family-friendly fun run for the entire community, in celebration of the Lindbergh Schools 75th Anniversary! All Lindbergh students are invited to participate in a one-mile color run with treats and music! Registration is required. Register by Sept. 20 to guarantee a T-shirt! For more information and to register, click here.

Throughout October, schools across our district will host events to celebrate 75 years of Lindbergh. Watch future e-notes for more information, or visit go.lindberghschools.ws/75Years.

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/.

Parenting gifted children can be challenging, but new research shows that environments focused on strengths and talents are helping students to thrive. But what does that mean? Region 8 Representative and Lindbergh parent Aisha Hasan discusses what strengths-based means, how it can change your parenting, and ways to shift into a strengths-based mindset.

• Register Here

As we start this new school year, we also celebrate our success from 2023-24. From Stories to Service brings together Lindbergh elementary students and community members for a shared reading experience, and we are excited to continue the program this year in all seven elementary schools! Look at how the project came together, and what its creators hope to bring to future iterations.

Video Link: https://youtu.be/Ebm9UuU_xxc

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