Principal e-Note
Truman Middle School
October 2, 2023
Strategic Plan Online Survey: We Want to Hear from You!
Lindbergh Schools is partnering with Education Governance Leadership Association (EGL) this fall to develop a new five-year strategic plan that will continue to support excellence in learning for all Lindbergh students.
Your thoughts and feedback play an important role in this process! The Lindbergh Strategic Plan Steering Committee will carefully review community feedback as it works to set goals that will guide decision-making over the next five years.
Please fill out this survey on or before Friday, Oct. 27, and share it with your friends, family and neighbors who live in our school district. Thank you in advance for your participation.
Yearbooks
2024 YEARBOOKS are on SALE NOW! Order your 2024 Yearbook for $25 until October 27th! This is the LOWEST price of the year, the price will increase after this date! See the attached flier for additional information.
Order ONLINE ONLY following the steps below:
1. Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com
2. Enter Order Number 17098.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
8th-grade parents: Baby Ads for the 2024 yearbooks are on sale for $20. The deadline for creating and purchasing 8th Grade Baby Ads for the 2024 yearbooks will be OCTOBER 27th. All BABY AD ORDERS will be handled ONLINE! This will help ensure your ad appears exactly as you want and eliminate the risk of your photos being lost or damaged. See the attached flier for additional information.
Purchase and Create the Baby Ad Online Only using the steps below:
1. Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com.
2. Enter Order Number 17098.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions for ordering an ad.
4. Once the ad is ordered, an online design tool will open to help you place your photo & text.
5. You must CREATE & PURCHASE your ad NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 27th.
6. You will proof your own ad - the ad will appear exactly as you submit it. Please proof your ad carefully and finalize your ad to receive an email to confirm your order.
Rock Your School
LHS home football games
We just wanted to communicate expectations for attending high school football games:
- Middle school students are welcome at games and must be accompanied by a parent and supervised.
- Students must remain seated if they choose to hang out on the hill.
- No outside sports equipment allowed.
- Watch and enjoy the game.
- Do not wander to off-limits locations or the visiting team's side.
- Students who do not follow our expectations will be asked to leave.
Lindbergh Speaker Series
Learn More About Reading Success Plans
Lindbergh Reading Success Plans are designed for students with specific reading needs to set goals and outline steps to work toward achieving them. All students who attend Reading Intervention or receive additional reading support in the classroom will have a Lindbergh Reading Success Plan this year to address student needs and monitor reading progress. This webinar, which aired live earlier this month, provides more information on these plans and answers parent questions.
Missouri ‘Close the Gap’ Program Provides Financial Support for Families
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and Odyssey, a platform that helps states connect families to public funding and education services, have announced the launch of the Missouri Close the Gap Grant program. This is a one-time grant of up to $1,500 for parents/guardians who reside in Missouri to use for allowable education expenses, including but not limited to tutoring, computer equipment and internet connectivity, education services, and before- and after-school educational programs. Applications are now open and must be submitted by October 25, 2023.
Sunday Night Lights returns for 14th year at Lindbergh High School
Lindbergh High School will host the 14th annual SUNDAY NIGHT LIGHTS on Sunday, Oct. 8. This is a special night for children fighting cancer and other life-threatening illnesses, and the Lindbergh community is invited to attend! At Sunday Night Lights, participants experience what it would be like to play in a Friday night football game under the stadium lights!
All participants and the general public are invited to attend for free, however donations are always accepted. The public is encouraged to start filling the stands at the LHS Flyers Field at 5:15 p.m. on Oct. 8.
For more information about Sunday Night Lights or to register a hero participant, please visit snlheroes.org or e-mail sundaynightlightsmo@gmail.com.
Community Breakfast
Tickets on Sale for Lindbergh Schools Foundation Community Breakfast
Please join us at the Lindbergh Schools Foundation Community Breakfast! Mark your calendars for Oct. 27, and don't miss out on this season's most thrilling breakfast event.
Truman Parent Group
Direct Donation
Thanks to the amazing Truman community for donating to our Direct Donation campaign. We are excited to see that thermometer climb, and currently have $3500 dollars! Thank you!
To reach our goal of being able to offer grants to Truman staff, we really need to reach that $5,000 mark. Last year we were able to grant monies for microscopes, books, a stationary bike for PE, headphones, Legos for the Robotics Club, an aquarium, and more. Can you help us get there? Donate here through PayPal:Truman Direct Donation
Bowl with your friends!
Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/4xr5nbcm.
Nominate a Special Lindbergh Teacher for #TeacherProud Tuesday
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.
Truman Core Values
2023-2024 Lindbergh Schools Calendar
23-24 Bell Schedule
Student and Parent Guidelines
Students and parents, please read the guidelines document linked below that explains the expectations for students and parents. We strive for consistency in regards to the content of this document. All of the policies and procedures are in place to create a safe and welcoming learning environment for all students and staff. Thank you in advance for your partnership in regards to these guidelines.
Incident Reporting Forms
Contact Information
Principal
Assistant Principal
Special Education Coordinator
6th Grade Counselor
Mrs. Carolyn O'Daniel, Counselor
carolynodaniel@lindberghschools.ws
7th Grade Counselor
Mrs. Carrie Pulliam, Counselor
8th Grade Counselor
Mrs. Lindsay Markus, Counselor
Truman Middle School
Website: go.lindberghschools.ws/truman
Email: truman@lindberghschools.ws
Location: 12225 Eddie And Park Rd, St. Louis, MO, USA
Phone: 314-729-2470
Facebook: facebook.com/TrumanFlyers
Twitter: @TrumanFlyers