Lindbergh Gifted eNote

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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!

We do not have parties on Halloween, but students are allowed to wear their costume, if they would like to. They must follow the district requirements listed below:

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:

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

• Costume must not cover the face.

• No violent or potentially disturbing costumes.

We were able to secure busing for an early dismissal on Thursday, October 17th for the Fall Party Day. 1st/2nd grade LEAP students will be dismissed from their LEAP Day at 1:35 pm to return to their home schools. Parochial and Private School Families--Please plan on picking your child up at 1:35 pm at the Idea Center on this day.

Please see the schedule for the day below:

8:50 - 9:00. Arrival

9:00 - 10:55. Theme

10:55 - 11:05. Snack

11:05 - 11:25. recess

11:27 - 12:07. Kaleidoscope #1

12:10 - 12:55. Lunch

12:55 - 1:35. Kaleidoscope #2

1:35. Dismissal

Even though Wednesday is Unity Day and students are encouraged wear ORANGE to stand up against bullying, we'd like our LEAP 3rd graders to wear their GREEN Idea Center shirts (or a GREEN t-shirt) for the field trip. This is how we know who is part of our group and we can show unity in our mission to help those in need. Thank you!

• 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

Please see the picture below for all the special activities the students will be participating in to show the importance of lifting others up and taking a stand against bullying.

Please click this link for more information: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yJJqwrGXA2lIPFb1Yo9TdB-4ChUSY4BOBOuYOSHEPsw/edit?usp=sharing

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.

Dear Families,

Get ready—the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school! This is a great opportunity to connect with your child over the thrill of bringing home new books to dive into again and again. Studies show that kids read more when they choose books for themselves. And fostering a love of independent

reading leads to a wide variety of benefits—including academic success and improved mental health.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Book Fair:

Dates: November 11, 2024 to November 15, 2024

Location: Lindbergh Idea Center

Family Event schedule and location: Friday morning, November 15th…More information to come.

Families may shop from 3:35-4 pm any day of the week.

There’s even more info on our school’s Book Fair homepage: https://scholastic.com/bf/lindberghideacenter

While you’re there, set up a Book Fair eWallet, the digital payment account that allows your child to shop for books at the Fair without cash. Then share your eWallet link so friends and extended family can add funds. When you fund an eWallet, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a giving initiative called

Share the Fair™. Your contributions directly support our students who need help buying books

from the Fair. Many of us still remember the rush of finding the perfect book at a Scholastic Book Fair. I hope you’ll join your child at our school’s Fair and share a reading experience they’ll remember forever.

Happy reading,

Dr. Tracy Bednarick-Humes (Gifted Coordinator and Idea Center Principal)

PS: Need one more reason to visit the Book Fair? Every purchase at the Fair benefits our school!

PSS: Interested in volunteering, email Susan Crawshaw at susancrawshaw@lindberghschools.ws.

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

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 Parent/Teacher Conferences

Tuesday, October 15 and Thursday, October 17--Middle School Parent/TeacherConferences--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--LEAP will be dismissed at 1:35 pm

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

November 1-5 No School--Fall Break for Students

Wednesday, November 6--PEGS Elementary In Person Conferences...Teachers will send out more information soon. Virtual options will also be available.

Saturday, November 9--PEGS Sponsored Chess Tournament 9 am- 12 pm

• 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.
  

  
  

  • Dresseltastic Performance!, 9-10:30 a.m.., Thursday, Oct. 17: Community members are invited to a Dresseltastic Performance! Dressel Elementary School presents student entertainment at 9 a.m., followed by student-led tours of Lindbergh's newest elementary school.

  
  

  • Call Newspapers Job Fair at Lindbergh High School, 2:30-5:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 18: Lindbergh Schools is proud to cosponsor a Community Job Fair with Call Newspapers and the Southwest Chamber of Commerce. This event will take place in the LHS cafeteria. All are welcome!

  
  

  • 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/.

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).

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