Principal e-Note

• 10/21 & 10/22-Sappington Spirit Days at Liliana's #SupportSappington
  
• 10/25-Trunk or Treat. Hosted by Sappington Dads Club.
• 11/1-No school for students.Teachers are working on progress reports.
• 11/4-No school for students. Compensation Day for staff.
• 11/5-No School for students. Staff are learning so students can learn more.
• 11/5-Papa Johns Night #SupportSappington
• 11/6-Sappington Fall Conferences
  
• 11/7-Sappington Fall Conferences

Join us for our Trunk or Treat which will be held at Sappington this year!

We are excited to host our first Social Emotional Learning Night for families! Space is limited. Sign up if you are interested in learning and participating in SEL activities as a family!

Morning Arrival

For the safety of all students, please make sure your child remains seated inside the vehicle during morning drop-off. Please refrain from activities like leaning out of windows or standing in sunroofs.

NWEA Fall Math and Reading Results Now Available

The fall NWEA math and reading results are available on Infinite Campus. Use this guide for more information on NWEA and how to interpret results.

Viewing Results on Infinite Campus:

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

1. Log on to the Infinite Campus Portal 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 “NWEA” heading

Fall Conferences

Our Fall Family Conferences will be held on November 6 & 7. This is an opportunity to discuss your child's progress and partner with their teacher to set goals. You will hear more from your child’s classroom teacher about how to schedule your conference and how to prepare for this meaningful discussion.

Possible questions to ask your child’s teacher:

• In what areas are my child’s glows and grows?
  
• Does my child participate in class?
  
• Does my child seem happy at school and have quality friendships?
  
• Does my child seem rested, focused, and ready to learn?
  
• What can I do at home to help?

📝 Counselors Conferences

Sign up here if you would like to schedule a conference with Mrs. Sieve (K, 2, 4) or Dr. Rohlfing (1, 3, 5)

Students are welcome to wear costumes to school on Halloween, which will be Thursday, Oct. 31. Costumes are optional, and to ensure that the school day proceeds without interruption, they must meet the following requirements:

• Costumes may be worn on Halloween only, not during fall classroom celebrations.
  

• Students must be able to wear the costume to school and throughout the school day without any adult assistance (no changing clothes at school).

• The costume must allow the student to go to the restroom unassisted.
  

• The costume must allow the student to participate in learning without distractions (ex: no props, inflatable costumes, large boxes, etc.)
• Please spray hair before coming to school if you feel colored hair is keeping with the character. No aerosol cans are allowed on the bus or at school.

• No masks. Face masks that cover the entire face are prohibited for safety reasons.

• No toy weapons of any kind. Absolutely no weapons--real or pretend--or props that could cause injury. This includes, but is not limited to, knives, spears, hatchets, guns, and swords.

• Costumes must be respectful of others and may not include anything violent or gruesome (no blood).

• Costumes should not be graphically violent such as bloody masks, stab wounds, or other injuries.
  
• Costumes should not be offensive to any religion, race, or culture.
• Costumes should not make any reference to substances that are prohibited for sale to minors.
• Costumes should not depict any activity that would otherwise be considered a crime or illegal act.
• Students will not have an opportunity to change at school.

Our first plant swap will be held at Sappington's Around the World on November 15! If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Gragnani or Mrs. Puleo.

This fall, Lindbergh Schools is connecting students and community members through the power of picture books, and you are invited to participate!

Lindbergh elementary schools will kick off “From Stories to Service” Oct. 23-24. We invite all members of the Lindbergh community to visit our elementary classrooms and serve as Community Readers by reading aloud one of our “From Stories to Service” picture books. Volunteers are welcome to sign up for more than one date and time!

• To share your time as a Community Reader, please sign up using this form.

• Note: If you are a community leader, please include your title/organization in the “Comments” field when you sign up to read. Thank you!

After our Community Readers visit, it’s time for service! Classes will be encouraged to select their favorite book and use it as inspiration for a service learning project, encouraging students to use their talents and creativity to help make the world a better place.

Questions? Please contact Dr. Sarah Valter (svalter@lindberghschools.ws) or Mrs. Sara Levine (saralevine@lindberghschools.ws).

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.

• Truman STEM Night, 6-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 23: We are excited to invite students and families in our community to engage in hands-on STEM activities, including building terrariums and catapults, using a deck of cards to play math games, and participating in a design challenge! Please enter through the front doors.

• All Orchestras Fall Concert, Thursday, Oct. 24: Enjoy a night of music during the Lindbergh High School fall orchestra concert. Location: LHS Performing Arts Center. Admission is free.

• 5:40 p.m. - Sperreng and Truman Middle School Fiddlers

• 6 p.m. - Middle School Orchestras

• 7:30 p.m. - LHS Orchestras and Strolling Strings

• Idea Center 75 Book Challenge, 2:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 25: Lindbergh Gifted Education invites the community to read 75 books to celebrate Lindbergh's 75th Anniversary! Community members are invited to place your name on our 75 Books for 75 Years Banner during our Idea Center reading party on Oct. 25!

• ECE Trunk or Treat, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26: Join us as each ECE classroom transforms a trunk into a themed treat station filled with goodies for all. Come dressed in your favorite costume and enjoy the fun!

• Long Student-Led Tours, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 27: Students and staff will lead guided tours of Long Elementary School for current families, Long alumni, and anyone in the community who is interested in learning from Long Leaders about what makes their school a special place for all learners!

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

Lindbergh High School Student Council is sponsoring Boonanza at 6 p.m., Oct. 26, and all are welcome to attend! Children can sign up for a costume contest in the following age groups: 1-5, 6-8 and 9-11. This fun and free event will also include free activities for kids and lots of Halloween fun.

• Costume Contest Signup Form

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.

Gayle Bentley, a leading expert in the field of education, will share her insights on 2E (Twice Exceptional) children. Her presentation will focus on understanding the unique challenges and strengths of 2E students, offering strategies to help them thrive both academically and emotionally. With her extensive experience, Gayle Bentley will provide practical tools for educators and parents to support the success of these gifted yet learning-challenged individuals.

• Register Here

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.

• Click here to nominate a Lindbergh teacher!

Did you know? Parents can email foodservice@lindberghschools.ws to block ala carte purchases and set limits for their student, including:

• Blocking ala carte purchases. This prevents students from buying snacks in addition to their daily meal, or from purchasing additional cartons of milk.

• Setting a daily purchase limit. The “Single Purchasable Restriction” option allows parents and guardians to set a daily limit for how much money their student can spend.

These limits only apply to purchases that are made through the student’s electronic nutrition account. All limits and blocks remain in effect until a parent or guardian requests in writing that the account be changed.

You can communicate your child's absence by calling our attendance line at 314-729-2460.

You can also send an email regarding your child’s attendance to:

attendance-sappington@lindberghschools.ws AND Your child’s teacher.

This email address is directly linked to our office staff.

Sappington Families-

First and foremost, we want to emphasize that we welcome and encourage our elementary school students to attend high school sporting events to support our district and community.

However, it is our top priority to ensure the safety of all students, and we need your help in achieving this goal. With large crowds, spirited atmospheres, and potential distractions, we kindly request that elementary school students remain under the direct supervision of an adult during the entire duration of Lindbergh High School football games.

Please read the following expectations that will apply to our elementary students for attending our high school games:

• No outside sports equipment allowed.
• Elementary school students are welcome at games and must remain with an adult throughout the game.
• Watch and enjoy the game.
• Elementary students should not wander to off-limits locations or the visiting team's side.
• Elementary students should be accompanied by an adult at all times.
• Students who do not follow our expectations will be asked to leave.
• Remember that school policies and rules apply at District events.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in this matter. We look forward to your continued support of Lindbergh High School.

Lindbergh’s Student Information System, Infinite Campus, allows parents and guardians to set up recurring payments for student meal balances, and reload student balances automatically when they reach a determined threshold. In addition, yellow deposit envelopes are available in each school cafeteria for families who prefer to pay with cash or check (made payable to “Lindbergh Schools.”).

To set up automatic payments for your student, please follow these instructions:

1. Log in to Infinite Campus

2. Click the “My Accounts” button on the right side of your student dashboard

3. Select “Recurring Payments,” then click “Food Service”

4. Follow the prompts in the “Recurring Payment” window to set up automatic payments

Our online system in Infinite Campus also allows parents and guardians to make decisions and set limits for their student, including:

• Blocking ala carte purchases. This prevents students from buying snacks in addition to their daily meal, or from purchasing additional cartons of milk.

• Setting a daily purchase limit. The “Single Purchasable Restriction” option allows parents and guardians to set a daily limit for how much money their student can spend.

It is important to note that these limits are set in Infinite Campus and only apply to purchases that are made through the student’s electronic nutrition account. All limits and blocks remain in effect until a parent or guardian requests in writing that the account be changed.

To update your student’s meal purchase settings, please email foodservice@lindberghschools.ws.

Parents and guardians can review a student’s purchase history and account activity in the “Food Service” section, on the Infinite Campus Portal.

Students may arrive in the building between 8:35 and 8:45 if they are being dropped off by an adult. Students arriving on the bus will have admittance into the building beginning at 8:35 AM.

We will dismiss students from campus beginning at 3:35 PM.

Important:

• Enter our campus on Gravois by making a right turn only. Flashers on please.
• Exit our campus by making a right turn only on Gravois.

Following these instructions will help us a great deal with the flow of traffic and hopefully prevent us from causing as much of a huge backup on Gravois. As always, thank you for your patience.

Please practice caution and put cell phones away during arrival and dismissal.

Morning car riders

• Please do not let your child out of the car until you have reached the designated areas with staff supervision. The flag pole is not a safe spot to begin.
• Adults-please remain in your vehicle to help us ensure a smooth and efficient arrival process.
• You can help us tremendously by getting all your hugs and kisses at home, having their backpack ready, and having a smile on your face as you wave goodbye. THANK YOU!
  

Walkers

• If you are walking to and from school, please ensure you are walking the entire route to/from your home. Please do not drive and park along Gravois or the neighboring condominiums, apartments, etc.
• We will have all morning walkers enter the building at our entrances near the main door.
• Adults for afternoon walkers, please wait along the sidewalk near the front entrance. A staff member will come out to assist you.

In partnership with the district’s transportation provider First Student, Lindbergh Schools uses the FirstView app to communicate bus information with families in real time. This includes student pickup and drop-off times, and any delays or notifications.

1. Download the FirstView app from the Apple or Google Play store

2. Click the yellow button that says “Tap here to add a new student”

3. Make sure the fields are set as follows:

1. State = “Missouri”

2. District = “Lindbergh SD”

3. Student Number = In this field, please enter your student’s 10-digit Student Number, which is located on the “Student Profile” page in Infinite Campus

It is important to note that bus routes change from year to year, so your student’s bus stop and pickup/drop-off times may not be the same as last year. Families are required to sign up for transportation services annually.

Sappington uses the PikMyKid platform to improve the safety and efficiency of our pick-up process. Families will need to download the PikMyKid app on their cell phones. This free app can be found in the app store and will allow you to notify the school of pick-up changes, authorize others to pick-up your child from school, alert you when your child has been picked up or sent home on the bus, as well as help organize the car line during pick-up.

• The registration process is easy. If you have not done so already, we ask that all families register with the phone application as soon as possible. Please make sure you register with your personal current mobile phone number or the app will not allow you to access your child’s information for security reasons.

• If you do not think the school has your mobile number on file or if your child does not appear on your app’s home page, contact support@pikmykid.com after registration, with your child’s name, school, grade, and updated contact information for you.

• Anyone who will be picking up your child should also register themselves with the application. Their screen will be blank and they will not have any authorization until you allow it within the app.

Website: go.lindberghschools.ws/sappington

Email: sappington@lindberghschools.ws
Location: 11011 Gravois Rd. St. Louis, MO 63126

Phone: 314-729-2460
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