Principal e-Note

Dressel Families,

This past week has filled with so many energy and exciting moments. On Monday, we welcomed our new students to Dressel. On Tuesday, the Class of 2037 had the opportunity to meet their Kindergarten teacher, drop of supplies, and go on a tour with our Dressel Student Ambassadors. Finally, our 1st through 5th grade students had a change to meet their teachers and connect with friends!

At the same time, our staff has been hard at work preparing for the school year. The final touches on hallways, in classrooms, and many other areas have been done to make it perfect for students.

Lastly, please be patient during arrival and dismissal. Most likely, all modes of transportation during dismissal will run behind for the first few days as we worked to get all students home safely.

We can't wait to welcome them all back on Tuesday, August 20th!

Here's what you'll find:

• Important Dates: Get all the key dates for the upcoming school year at a glance.
• School Supplies: Find a link of the supplies your child will need for their grade level.
• Arrival/Dismissal Information & PikmyKid Instructions- Find information on how to download the app for your student(s). Walker or bike rider form can be found here.
• Dressel Expectations/Core Values - please talk with your student about these.

In partnership,

Dr. Patrick Schoenekase

Dr. Jen Albers

August

• August 20 - First Day of the 24-25 School Year!
• Kindergarten Families - PTO Yahoo/BooHoo following morning arrival.

September Dates:

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

School Supply Lists:

School supplies can be found by clicking here.

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:

Doors will open at 8:35 am. Students who arrive by bus, will enter the building through the grade level wings. Students that come through the car line will enter through the playground doors. Walkers may enter through the grade level wings, main entrance, or the recess doors.

****For at least the first week, all Kindergarten students will enter through the exterior gym doors located across from the playground blacktop. This is so we can get all of them to their classrooms safely.

All children who are late to school after 8:45 a.m. will need to sign in at the office using the Welcome Window.

Morning Carline Drop Off:

The Dressel gates will open at 8:30 for car riders to enter and drive around the back of school. Staff will be there to greet students and direct vehicles. Please pull around to the recess doors and have your student(s) ready to exit the vehicle. Please follow the instructions of staff members.

Dismissal:

Car Riders:

We ask that all caregivers download the PikMyKid app, see the information below. This app allows you to check in and adds your child's name to our list. We also have a staff member outside to assist in this checking-in process. Caregivers that pick up will enter through the parking lot's main entrance and continue through the gate to around back. The gates will open at 3:20.

If your student is a Carline pick-up student, they will wait in the gym until their name is called. Caregivers do not get out of the car. We will have staff members walk your children out and to the cars after the car line stops moving.

Walkers/Bike Riders

If your student(s) plans to walk to school or ride a bike, please complete this form. It MUST be on file for Dressel to release your student through this line. We will also ID adults who are picking students up to ensure everyone's safety. Please come prepared.

*This process is slower the first few days as our youngest students learn the routine! Buses may also run late as they continue to learn their routes. We ask that you please be patient and not call the main office. We will send out notifications in the first few days to update families when buses leave the lot.

Car Riders and walkers will be dismissed at approximately 3:35 pm.

Bus riders will be walked to the bus by staff and be dismissed around 3:45.

Dismissal Changes:

It is imperative that you notify both the main office and your child’s teacher of any changes to your child’s dismissal arrangements. This can also be made in PikmyKid. Please ensure this notification is received by 3:10 PM. The main office experiences a significant increase in traffic beginning around 3:00 PM. We kindly request your patience during this busy period as we work to dismiss all students promptly. To expedite the dismissal process, we encourage you to avoid picking up your child directly from the main office except in extraordinary circumstances.

Arrival & Dismissal Video

Dressel 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.

Pikmykid Parent App Video Tutorials

If you have not already completed the annual health form, please do so in your child's Infinite Campus Portal account on the Lindbergh website. Please let me know if your child has a chronic health condition (Food Allergies, Asthma, Diabetes, ADHD, heart condition etc.) to ensure the health and safety during the school day. Any physicals, notes from specialists, doctor orders for treatments or medications should be submitted prior to the first day of school along with any action plans as applicable.

All medications necessary at school must be delivered to the nurse by an adult (not brought in with a student) and accompanied with a note from your child's health care provider.

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

Yahoo/BooHoo Breakfast

Attention all Kindergarten Parents!! Whether you are shedding tears of joy or tears of sadness over the start of Kindergarten for your little one, join us for a little comradery and a light breakfast on the first day of school - August 20. We will be serving coffee, juice, and pastries on the blacktop right after drop off. Please stop by and grab a bite to eat or a few tissues after dropping your kids off for their first day of school! It's a great way to start meeting other Kindergarten parents!

Spirit Wear!

Show off your SCHOOL SPIRIT with some new Flyers gear! Don’t forget to grab your class shirts too!

Kindergarten - Red

1st Grade - Blue

2nd Grade - Orange

3rd Grade - Yellow

4th Grade - Purple

5th Grade – Green

Store closes August 20th, delivery the week of September 9th!

Order here —> https://stlouistees.com/dressel

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

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.

Meal Menus and Prices

Meal menus are available on the district website, under the “Families” tab. Click “Browse Menus” on your student’s school to see meal options for each school day.

• Lindbergh Schools Menus on Nutrislice

• Meal prices for the 2024-25 school year are as follows:

• Elementary, middle and high school student breakfast is $1.95

• Elementary student lunch is $3.65

• Middle and high school student lunch is $3.85

• Milk is $0.70
  

• Reduced-cost lunch is $0.40, and breakfast is $0.30

Check Your Student’s Meal Account Balance

Student meal balances are now available on the Infinite Campus Portal.

Please check your student’s balance and add funds to your account before the first day of school.

Negative meal balance reminders will resume on July 30, 2024. These reminders are designed to proactively help our families avoid zero and negative meal balances. To learn more about Lindbergh’s meal charge procedures, please visit our website.

• Food Service Charge Procedures

Free and Reduced Meal Application

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

As the school year is starting, the school nurses would like to send reminders regarding student illnesses, and when a student should stay home from school. The district’s Health Procedures webpage includes helpful information to determine whether your child should stay home from school due to illness. The district exclusion list has been updated to meet current recommendations.

If your child will be missing school, please remember to contact your child’s school to make them aware. Our school’s attendance line is 314-729-2485

Lindbergh Schools recommends reaching out to your health care provider if you have questions regarding COVID-19 exposure or illness. In addition, our district follows the COVID-19 Isolation and Precautions recommendations laid out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

As always, we are here to help and wish all of our families a safe and healthy school year. Thank you, and stay well.

Sincerely,

Jessica Franklin

Lindbergh Schools District Lead Nurse

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

Dressel Breakfast/Lunch Menu

Past e-Notes & Peachjar