Principal e-Note

• 12/2-School Resumes
• 12/3-Papa Johns Night #SupportSappington
• 12/7-Dads Club Bowling Family Fun Day (4:00-6:00 PM, Crestwood Bowl)
• 12/12-Grade 4 Strings Concert at 6:40 PM (LHS)
• 12/13-Music Bingo Night (6:00-7:30 PM)
• 12/17-Takeout Tuesday at Lions Choice 4:00-8:00 PM
• 12/17-Grade 5 Strings Concert at 7:00 PM (LHS)
• 12/20-Winter Classroom Celebrations 10:00-11:00
• 12/20-Half day for students (Noon dismissal, no lunch served)
• 12/23-1/3: Winter Break! See you in 2025!
• 1/6-School Resumes

Coming up in December is our Annual Family Gift Market- this is an event where we bring in items to create a holiday shopping experience for our students. This is NOT a fundraiser, but is intended to give students the opportunity to purchase gifts for their families and friends. The Gift Market is designed for children to shop on their own at school, in a safe, noncommercial environment. They can learn to budget their money and spend wisely, while also experiencing the joy of giving.

Click below if you would like to add money to your child's online wallet-

https://snowballexpress.shop.matiries.com/registration-find-school

For the city, put "Sappington"

If you have any questions, please reach out to sappingtonptg@lindberghschools.ws

This event is COMPLETELY run by volunteers and it's important that we fully staff it, as it gets very busy and the students are very excited to shop for their friends and family. We set up "stores" in two separate rooms in Sappington to accommodate all students over three days, so it requires a lot of volunteers. Students will be able to shop the market on December 4-6, so we need multiple volunteers per room to help students pick out items, to stick to their budget, and to ring up their purchases.

If you are able, please sign up for one or more time slots at the link below.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0A4FAAAD28ABFE3-53455099-holiday

Our winter celebration is Friday, December 20, 2024, at 10:00-11:00 AM. You will receive specific information from your child's classroom teacher.

If you are planning to attend your child's classroom celebration, please sign up here. This sign up link is exclusively designated for this specific event. Regardless of whether you have signed up for a badge for previous events, we kindly ask that you use this link for the winter classroom celebrations.

This process will put you on our "VIP list" to have your name tag ready for you upon arrival, if you are already in our system. To help the check in process go faster, we will print name tags ahead of time for those who have had their ID scanned this school year. If you have not had your ID scanned this school year, it would be helpful to stop by Sappington before December 20.

Visitor Identification System

All visitors are required to show a state issued photo ID when they enter any Lindbergh school or building.

Our visitor identification system allows us to know who is in our building, at all times. It also checks visitors against the national sex offender registry. We understand this may cause some brief inconvenience when visiting our schools, but the time it takes to show ID and receive a visitor badge should be about the same as signing in on existing paper or computer logs. Working together, we can meet our goal to keep our schools safe and protect students and staff.

Parking for Winter Celebrations on December 20

If you plan to attend our classroom celebrations, we ask that you park on our "field" which is the grassy area in the middle of our parking lot. Please do not park on the street along Gravois. We also ask that you do not use the parking spaces facing Gravois because it interferes with our dismissal lanes. We ask that you follow our instructions when the classroom celebrations has concluded in order for us to transition to our dismissal process in an efficient manner.

Our counseling department has volunteered to sponsor a Sappington family for the holiday season. If you are interested in supporting, visit their Virtual Giving Tree that includes items this family could use and need.

If you have any questions please reach out to our counselors, Sara Sieve or Dr. Natalie Rohlfing.

Thank you so much for your generosity and help!

Do you have any adult-sized inflatable costumes we could borrow? We would like donations for our staff costume relay race scheduled for Dec. 20! To recognize our students' achievement of reaching our fundraising goal, our students will enjoy a fun staff relay race. Thank you! *We have approximately 20 staff participants.*

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Parker.

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

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

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

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!

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!

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.

LPAC Webinar Link

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,

• Click here to nominate a Lindbergh teacher!

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.

As colder weather approaches, now is a good time to remind families and staff how we prepare for potential school closures that can result from snow, ice, or other severe weather events. The district decides to close school based on a number of factors, including student safety, bus transportation, road conditions and wind chill temperature.

When possible, the decision to close school is made by 10 p.m. the night before. However, if the decision cannot be made by 10 p.m., then a decision will be made between 5 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. the next morning. If the decision is made to cancel school, all families and staff will receive a phone call, text message and email notification.

• Learn more about weather-related closures

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.

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.

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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Twitter: @SappFlyers