Principal e-Note

Good morning Sperreng,

This past week, Sperreng was recognized at our Board of Education Night. We recognized our 2024 Teacher of the Year, Colleen McCain, Support Staff of the Year, Anita Poff, and two Outstanding 8th Graders, Kenna Haines, and Ben Keusenkothen. Congratulations to these individuals!

Families, please take time to sit down with your student this week to read through the eNote. There is an important reminder included on the consequence of threats made to a school. We highly encourage you have a family discussion about this information. We recognize this is a serious topic and want to be sure that we all our doing our part to keep our school community safe.

Take care and talk soon,

Dr. Boeger

Monday, September 23

• Tech Club TSA-No activity bus
• Pink Out Color Guard
• Science Bowl
• Faculty Department Meetings

Tuesday, September 24

• ECHO in Library
• Bowling Club
• D&D Club
• Homework Recovery
• Yearbook Club
• Cheer Practice
• Dance Team Practice
• Science Bowl
• Cross Country Meet-USA Theme Spirit Day

Wednesday, September 25

• 6th Grade Drama Club
• Environmental Club
• Student Council
• Entomology Club
• 8th Grade Pink Out Color Guard
• Dance Team Practice
• Co-Ed Ultimate Frisbee at TMS

Thursday, September 26

• 7th/8th Drama Club
• Cross Country Practice
• Homework Recovery
• Fiddlers at TMS

Friday, September 27-No School Students-Professional Learning Day

Tuesday, October 15-Picture Day---This was changed from October 8.

Check out the links below for team and department udpates. These links will be updated each week!

World Languages

Encore Electives

6 Green Link

6 Gold Link

6 Silver Link

7 Green Link

7 Gold Link

8 Green Link

8 Gold Link

PEGS Link

6th Grade LEAP Link

7th Grade LEAP Link

8th Grade LEAP Link

We were thrilled to honor our special recognitions and share our Sperreng Learning Report with the Board last Tuesday. Congratulations again to Teacher of the Year, Colleen McCain, Support Staff of the Year, Anita Poff, and our Outstanding 8th Graders, Kenna Haines and Ben Keusenkothen!

Come to school in your most patriot USA gear then stay after school to cheer on the cross country runners as they take on Truman for the first time this year!

Lindbergh 75th Anniversary Events: Sperreng Color Run!

10 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 12

Sperreng Middle School is hosting a family-friendly fun run for the entire community, in celebration of the Lindbergh Schools 75th Anniversary! All Lindbergh students are invited to participate in a one-mile color run with treats and music! Registration is required. Register by Sept. 20 to guarantee a T-shirt! For more information and to register, click here.

Throughout October, schools across our district will host events to celebrate 75 years of Lindbergh. Watch future e-notes for more information, or visit go.lindberghschools.ws/75Years.

Lindbergh Schools will administer the Panorama social-emotional screener two times this year to students in grades 6-12. The upcoming screening window will begin on Oct. 1. At Sperreng, students will take the screener through their PE courses on the block days, October 2 & 3.

The building-wide social-emotional learning (SEL) screening survey serves two purposes:

1. SEL screening helps the district to evaluate the effectiveness of district-level mental health and social and emotional programming.

2. SEL screening helps identify areas of strengths and needs for individual students in grades 6-12.

Parents will have access to their child’s results.

More about Panorama Student Survey:

Panorama is a 36-item student-rater screening tool. Students respond to computer-based questions aligned to social, academic, and emotional behaviors. This will be administered only in grades 6-12.

Click here to see the SEL topics and screening questions on the Panorama student survey tool. In order to learn more about student experiences at school, we will administer an online survey in October and March. The survey shouldn’t take more than 15-20 minutes to complete.

If you would like more information regarding the importance of SEL screening surveys or you would like to opt your child(ren) out of the 2024-25 Panorama survey, click here. You will need to complete an opt-out form for each child enrolled in the district.

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is providing free access to the Varsity Tutors platform to all Missouri school districts until June 2030. Varsity Tutors is a Missouri-based program that provides online tutoring intervention. Students can access the resources below during class (if applicable) and/or independently at home throughout the school year and even during the summer.

Varsity Tutors is not a replacement for required Lindbergh curricula, teacher support, or assessments. It is a supplemental tool that students and families can independently access at home if they so choose. Learn More: Varsity Tutors Overview

Students log into Varsity Tutors through their Clever account. There is no obligation that students use this tool, but we want to make sure families know about this program and can explore its potential to assist with homework, essay review, intervention, ACT/SAT preparation, and/or enrichment supports.

Please contact your building administration with any questions. You can also contact Dr. Jill Lawson, Executive Director of Assessment and Student Services, at jlawson@lindberghschools.ws or 314-729-2400, ext. 8644.

Due to an uptick of hoax threats in our area, the FBI St. Louis Field Office is reminding the public of the consequences of making a hoax threat against a school or other public place.

Issuing a threat—even over social media, via text message, or through e-mail—is a federal crime. Those who post or send these threats can receive up to five years in federal prison, or they can face state or local charges.

In addition to consequences for individuals who issue threats, there is also a significant societal cost. Schools and law enforcement agencies have limited resources, and responding to hoax threats diverts officers and disrupts student learning. The threats can also cause severe emotional distress to students, school personnel, and parents.

What Should I Do?

• Don’t ever post or send any hoax threats online … period.

• If you are a target of an online threat, alert your local law enforcement immediately.

• If you see a threat of violence posted on social media, immediately contact local law enforcement or your local FBI office.

• Members of the public can always submit a tip to the FBI at tips.fbi.gov.

• Courage2Report Missouri is another option to make an anonymous tip. Report online or call 1-866-748-7047, or text “C2R” to 738477.

• Notify authorities but don’t share or forward the threat until law enforcement has had a chance to investigate—this can spread misinformation and cause panic.

• If you are a parent or family member, know that some young people post these threats online as a cry for attention or as a way to get revenge or exert control. Talk to your child about the proper outlet for their stress or other emotions, and explain the importance of responsible social media use and the consequences of posting hoax threats.

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.

24-25 Yearbooks are on SALE!! Order before October 25th for Early Bird Pricing!!

8th Grade Yearbook Baby Ads are ON SALE NOW!! Deadline for buying October 25!! Check out the image below for information and how to purchase!

Register for the Pink Out Color Guard!

We're excited to offer free lacrosse sessions for girls at Sperreng and Truman Middle Schools grades 6-8. These sessions will take place on September 3, 10, 17, and 24 from 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM at Sperreng Middle School. Students are welcome to join on any date they are free. Sticks, goggles, and balls will be provided. Just come dressed in athletic clothes and bring a water bottle. We will be teaching beginner skills, drills, and games. Come join us for some fun and learn lacrosse!

Students,

Any bass, piano or guitar player interested in participating in the Sperreng/Truman Jazz Ensemble should stop by the band room to pick up audition material. Auditions will be held after school on September 18 in the Sperreng band room. See Mr. Wyss for more information.

This exciting performance group open to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students from Sperreng and Truman middle school. We perform a wide variety of music including current popular music and broadway style show tunes. Students need no prior singing or dance experience, but must be actively committed to learning how to do both. Required rehearsals take place Fridays after school at Truman Middle School till 5:15. Carpools can and will be coordinated from Sperreng to Truman as needed. We perform in a winter and a spring concert. In May we compete at Six Flags St. Louis. If you are interested, please email Ms. Dean at pauladean@lindberghschools.ws for more information. All video auditions are due Monday September 23rd and our first rehearsal is Friday October 4th.

If you are interested in writing, drawing comics, or making content for social media see Mrs. Hines about the Sperreng Scoop! You can also fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfE5M3YOXeaQGzEB--4zWjtVh1oENcWo5z9ljVtuc7CjasSVg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Mrs. Hines is looking for exercise bikes for the library! If yours is collecting dust, we’d love the donation for our new Read & Ride Area! Contact Mrs. Hines if you have one to donate! emilyhines@lindberghschools.ws

Volunteers Needed

WE NEED YOU!

Sperreng needs volunteers for three upcoming events: the Color Run on October 12 and the Book Fair running October 11-17. Sign up here:

Color Run volunteers: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/20F044BAFA92AAAFC1-51366955-sperreng

Book Fair volunteers: https://signup.com/mobileweb/2.0/vspot.html?activitykey=18366184027#choose_event_page

Save the date for our next Dine Out:

Red Robin - 130 Gravois Bluffs Circle Fenton, MO 63026, October 21, all day! See flyer for details!

SSD Family Academy

Special School District of St. Louis County is sponsoring a Family Academy fair for school districts in the south St. Louis region, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 28, at Southview School, 11660 Eddie and Park Road. This event will include fun learning, community vendors, and interactive classes on a variety of topics. Learn more at www.ssdmo.org/FamilyAcademy.

Sunday Night Lights - Celebrating 15 Years!

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/.

Love to Read? Stories to Service Needs Volunteers for Book Selection Committee!

• “From Stories to Service” is returning in fall 2024, and we are looking for volunteers to read and select books for consideration. Volunteers will be responsible for reading and completing a short evaluation of 15-20 picture books, and attending a committee meeting in late September.

• “From Stories to Service” is an opportunity for community members to read with students and support service learning, with a culminating event to bring our community together. This year’s theme is “Intergenerational Relationships.”

Email: sperreng@lindberghschools.ws
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