Principal e-Note

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our PTP sponsored Movie Night! The event was a huge success, filled with fun, laughter, and a great sense of community. Students and families came together to enjoy a wonderful evening under the stars, complete with snacks, and cozy blankets. We’re thrilled that so many of our families had a great time! We are looking forward to seeing everyone at our next event!

• Sept. 25th - Kindergarten Literacy Night 6pm
  
• Sept 27th - No School
• Oct 4th - School Picture Day
• Oct 8th - PTP Meeting
• Oct - 11th Dusti Bowling Author Visit
• Oct. 17th - Fall Parties

For a full list of dates, please click on the 2024-25 District Calendar, which is linked below.

• 2024-25 District Calendar

Dear 5th Grade Parents/Guardians,

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Lindbergh Elementary Honor Choir! This is an exciting, district-wide initiative that the elementary music teachers have been planning for a while, and we are eager to see it come to life this year. Below, you’ll find key details about the Honor Choir, including rehearsal times, the concert, and how to sign up.

What is the Lindbergh Elementary Honor Choir?

The Lindbergh Elementary Honor Choir is a unique opportunity for our 5th-grade students to

come together and sing in a large choir, directed by Lindbergh elementary music teachers.

Our goal is to inspire a love for music-making, help students build their vocal skills, and

prepare them for future choir opportunities in middle and high school.

Event Details

Rehearsal & Concert on Saturday, December 7th, 2024 @ LHS Auditorium

• Rehearsal 9AM - 3PM (Please note that there will be an hour-long lunch break, and students are required to bring their own lunch.)
• Concert:The same day as rehearsal @ 4 PM. Families are invited to attend andwatch their children perform the pieces they have learned.

Sign-Up Information:

Registration: Click Registration Link Here: https://forms.gle/nnUz5u1av8PkgK9N8] This will take you to the registration form. Registration will be open to all Lindbergh 5th graders.

• Cost: This is a cost-free event!
• Registration closes September 30th

For more information, here is the informative video shown to Lindbergh 5th grade students.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fkFFFXfCL5DIAA979lKrEbZu0rnD0Eyd/view?usp=sharing We can't wait for your child to be part of this incredible experience!

If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to:Noelle Kellermann (Music Teacher @ Long Elementary)

noellekellermann@lindberghschools.ws

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.

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.

Lindbergh Schools will administer the Social, Academic, Emotional, Behavior Risk Screener (SAEBRS) survey two times this year. The upcoming screening window begins on Oct. 1.

This 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 identifies areas of strengths and needs for individual students in grades K-12.

More about the SAEBRS SEL Screening Survey:

There are two components to the K-5 SAEBRS survey:

1. Teacher observation risk-rating scale (referred to as SAEBRS)

2. Student-rater screening survey (referred to as mySAEBRS).

SAEBRS is a 19-item rating scale completed by the classroom teacher and based on teacher observations. It is used to help monitor student strengths and areas of concern. This will be completed by all teachers in grades K-5.

mySAEBRS is a 20-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 3-5.

Both SAEBRS and mySAEBRS screen for strengths and areas of concern aligned to the following domains:

• Social Development: Students’ ability to understand social norms, empathize, and understand the perspectives of others.

• Academic Development: Skills necessary for students to be prepared for, participate in and benefit from academic instruction.

• Emotional Development: Students’ ability to regulate internal states, adapt to change and respond to stressful or challenging events.

This document includes sample screening questions on the mySAEBRS and SAEBRS screening surveys.

SAEBRS Questions

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 SAEBRS survey, click here. You will need to complete an opt-out form for each child enrolled in the district.

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.

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.

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/.

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.

If you are driving your child(ren) to school, please follow our parent drop off and pick up route. Please DO NOT park on Sunset Drive to pick up or drop off students. Thanks for help!

• Students should not arrive at school before 8:25am
• Please practice caution and put cell phones away during student drop off and pick up
• Please put your car in park when students are loading and unloading
• Please have students enter and exit on the passenger side
• Parents/guardians please remain in your car
• When on Kennerly Road and waiting to enter the school's parking lot, please put on your hazard/flasher light to alert on coming drivers. Thanks.

Please be sure your child knows how they are getting home from school. Safety is our top priority and we want to make sure morning arrival/dismissal goes smoothly.

In order to supervise/work with a group of students with limit teacher supervision a background check is needed. Please see the below attachment of the step by step process. Thanks for your help.

Email: kennerly@lindberghschools.ws
Website: go.lindberghschools.ws/kennerly
Location: 10025 Kennerly Rd. St. Louis, MO 63128
Phone: 314-729-2440
Facebook: facebook.com/KennerlySchool
Twitter: @KennerlyFlyers