Principal e-Note

Dressel Families,

It was an incredible start to the 2024-2025 school year! The weather was perfect, and our students and staff did an amazing job diving into the new year with energy and enthusiasm. This week focused on building relationships, establishing classroom routines, and learning about the Dressel Expectations. We also concluded the week with a positive mindset assembly led by our fantastic Student Ambassadors!

We are looking forward to welcoming everyone back next week. Below are a few reminders:

• Toys, cards, play equipment should stay at home.
• Please monitor the footwear your student is wearing. This helps ensure they can fully participate in recess, PE and other activities. We really encourage students to wear tennis shoes on a daily basis.
• We will be having a fire drill next week. If you know that your child can become a little anxious around these, please start to have conversations with them. You may also reach out to the classroom teacher so we can plan accordingly.
• Believe it or not, the Lost & Found already has a number of things in it. We kindly ask that you label all student things so we can try to get them back.

• Important Dates are below.
• Arrival/Dismissal reminders are below.
  
• Dressel Expectations/Core Values - please talk with your student about these.

In partnership,

Dr. Patrick Schoenekase

Dr. Jen Albers

September Dates:

• September 02 - No School Labor Day
  
• September 13 - PTO Movie Night
  
• September 25 - Dressel Picture Day
• September 27- No School

All families need to follow the procedures followed below for our arrival and dismissal procedures to work effectively and efficiently. This also allows everyone to get home safely.

Morning Arrival:

• Kindergarten families need to begin to use the morning drop off line. We will not be using the gym.
• All student who are late to school after 8:45 a.m. will need to sign in at the office using the Welcome Window with a guardian.
• Students may not be dropped off in the parking lot.

Afternoon Dismissal:

• Please complete the biker rider/walker form if you have not done so.
• Car riders - please have your car tag in the window of your card. You may give this to someone else if they are picking up your student.
• PikmyKid Parent Support FAQ - this contains how to delegate pick-up to someone else through the app.

Dressel girls will run again this fall and registration is open!!

This program is for girls in 3rd-5th grade. Visit the link below for registration and additional information. Participant registration ends September 2nd.

https://www.pinwheel.us/register/index/24FAProgram?sid=cfc78d1cfb10415ab6e4d9c43611ad56

Practices will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays directly after school until 4:45. Practices start on September 10th and the final 5K will be November 16th.

Girls on the Run Volunteers...we are also looking for parent volunteers to help with the program. If interested in hearing more information please contact Jamie Haberberger, jamie.haberberger@gmail.com.

CITY2 Game – Sunday September 15

Join us for a fun night out at CITYPARK watching the STL CITY2 team! The game is on Sunday, September 15 at 6:00 PM at CITYPARK. Tickets are $15 each for general admission seats located on the East side of the stadium. Tickets can be purchased here: CITY2 Game Tickets

Classroom Party Volunteers

Looking for a way to get involved? We need fun and creative parents to help plan class parties! We are looking for a head room parent for every classroom and grade level party planning committees to help create the fun. Use this link to sign up: PTO Volunteer Opportunities Form

Future Events – Save the Date

Mark your calendar for these future PTO events:

· Outdoor Movie Night – September 13

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 six elementary schools! Look at how the project came together, and what its creators hope to bring to future iterations.

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.

Please check your student’s bus stop information on Aug. 19 to confirm any updates or changes before the first day of school.

Did you know we hire retirees, high school students, moms and dads, and caring community members for jobs that support our students and educators? Lindbergh Schools is a great place to work! We are currently hiring building assistants, custodians and Flyers Club employees.

• Click here to apply

Before school begins, it is important to check your student’s meal account balance in the Infinite Campus Portal, and also fill out an application for free or reduced-price meals if you think your family may qualify.

Filling out a form could also result in additional financial assistance for your family. In Lindbergh, those benefits include:

• 50% reduction in student technology fees

• 50% reduction in middle school and high school annual activity fee

• Financial assistance for eligible Lindbergh Community Ed and Rec programs. This includes up to 50% registration reduction for many sports and activities.

Free and Reduced Meal Application Instructions

• Log in to Infinite Campus

• Your username is your email address. Please use the “Forgot your parent password?” link if you are unable to access the system. (If you are having difficulty accessing your account, please email icsupport@lindberghschools.ws.)

• Once you are logged in, click “More” on the left-hand menu. Then, click “Meal Benefits”.

• Click “Meal Benefits Application” and follow the instructions to complete the application.
  
  

Am I Eligible?

Not sure if your family qualifies for free and reduced-price meals? This document from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education includes additional information about eligibility criteria.

Questions and Support

If you have questions or need support, please contact Kim Bauer at foodservice@lindberghschools.ws or 314-729-2480 Ext: 8814

Hello! My name is Lara Pimentel and I am serving as the Student Representative for Lindbergh’s Board of Education for the 2024-25 school year. Representing students from across our district is important to me because I want to ensure that students get a say in their education experience. That is why I am looking for students currently in grades 4-8 to participate in next year’s Student Board Representative Advisory group.

Each month, I will visit a different school in the district and talk to a small group of students. These short meetings take place during the school day for elementary schools, and directly after school for middle schools. In these meetings, I ask questions to the group of students and gather feedback regarding their experiences at Lindbergh. We look at what our schools are doing well and which areas could be improved upon.

From there, I share key information with the Board of Education and provide suggestions on ways to address student concerns.

So, if you are interested in representing your classmates, please fill out this form before Friday, Sept. 6!

• Student Board Representative Advisory Group Application

Website: go.lindberghschools.ws/dressel

Email: dressel@lindberghschools.ws
Location: 10911 Tesson Ferry Rd. St. Louis, MO 63123

Phone: 314-729-2485
Facebook: facebook.com/DresselFlyers
Twitter: @DresselFlyers

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